A garden light with a modular design for convenient packaging and transportation includes a first light set, and a second light set substantially in the same shape of the first light set and proportionally enlarged, and the two light sets include a hollow column, a solar lighting module and a base, and the hollow column of the second light set can be sheathed on the outer periphery of the hollow column of the first light set, such that two bases and two solar lighting modules can be accommodated in the inner periphery of the hollow column of the first light set to reduce the packaging and transportation costs.

This disclosure relates to an improvement to vending machines and particularly gumball machines, and is equally applicable to vending machines of like design. A system and method are disclosed to convert a conventional gumball vending machine to a solar light fixture using an inner rod nut. A system and method are disclosed to convert a conventional vending machine to contain a rotary turntable.

Exemplary embodiments of a rotating light device are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a light apparatus is provided, having a circular body portion configured to retain one or more batteries, a circular cover portion threadably secured to the circular body portion and having a transparent enclosure, a printed circuit board placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure, and a tension spring placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion that provides tension between the circular body portion and circular cover portion, and pushes the circular cover portion away from the circular body portion, wherein rotation of the circular cover portion completes an electrical circuit to turn the one or more light emitting diodes on. In some exemplary embodiments, a holder is provided to hold the light apparatus within the holder.

A battery apparatus that includes a solar panel coupled to the battery for charging the battery and including an additional light source coupled to the battery and movable to a position to enable alternate charging of at least a portion of the battery. Accordingly, the device can generally be described as battery power source with integrated solar panel and charging light configured for placement within a housing to provide a redundant and robust power source with integrated charging capabilities.

A solar powered illumination device, including a bulb to illuminate in at least one color, a base unit removably connected to the bulb to receive the bulb therein, a solar cell circumferentially disposed around at least a portion of the base unit to generate power in response to receiving an external light source and send the power to the bulb, and a connector unit, including a connector body removably connected between the bulb and the base unit, and a photodiode disposed on at least a portion of the connector body to generate power for the bulb in response to receiving the external light source thereon.

A multi-operational landscape lighting device is provided. An example multi-operational landscape lighting device includes a lighting device housing, a lighting device installation arm mechanically coupled to the lighting device housing, and a plurality of landscape lighting LED packages. The landscape lighting LED packages are configured to emit one or more of decorative lighting or pathway lighting.

A singular passive/active ventilation and lighting apparatus for enclosed spaces. The apparatus is adapted to harness solar energy through a cover which also directs light down through a reflective tube. The apparatus provides a passive vent which is fluidly coupled to the same reflective tube. As the reflective tube couples the external environment with an enclosed space, passive/active ventilation and passive/active light is directed to the enclosed space. The solar energy is directed to other components supported by the singular apparatus, like the active lighting and active ventilation fan as well as a wireless router, an electric charger and power storage unit for storing the harnessed solar energy and powering the active components.

This invention is a compact portable “solar light” which incorporates recent advances in bulb and battery technology to produce high intensity light continuously for up to 12 hours for use on camping trips, in remote off-grid cabins, homes, etc., and emergencies. It uses a 12V solar panel exposed to sunlight outside to charge a standard 12V 12-18 Ah Li-ion (LiFePO4) or Lead-acid battery. The 12V DC battery current is fed to an inverter to produce 120V AC which is then fed to a standard 120V 15 W LED bulb, which produces 1500 lumens of (5000K) high intensity light continuously for 9-12 hours. This “solar light” also has a 120V AC outlet for use with 120V devices consuming less than 100 W (e.g. Laptop computer) and USB 3.0 and USB ‘C’ outlets. This “solar light” can also be charged from an automobile or other 12V source and also at home with a 120V AC to 12V DC step-down adaptor.

The present invention relates to a bag with built-in lighting system for illuminating items kept inside the bag. The bag is comprised of motion sensors that detect if the user opens the bag, and accordingly activates the lighting unit placed inside the interior of the bag. Also, the light is automatically turned OFF when the bag is closed. The bag integrated with lighting system allows users to clearly view any item placed inside the bag and eliminates the difficulty of trying to find items in bag under low-light or no-light conditions. Additionally, the lighting system can be integrated into any type of bag including purses, handbags, briefcases, or the like.

Solar-powered lighting devices that may be portable and/or collapsible are described. The devices may include a housing including a first wall, a second wall, and one or more side walls between the first wall and the second wall, at least one solar panel to generate solar energy, and a rechargeable battery to store the solar energy generated. The devices may include a plurality of operating modes for controlling lights within the housing, and a microprocessor for controlling the operating modes.