A universal mounting bracket device displays objects from a surface by allowing a user to change the displayed object with ease. The device can display heavy objects, or objects that are interacted with frequently. The device also contains the means for backlighting the object being displayed.

Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to an apparatus and method for holding a key for self-defense. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward a self-defense key holder or an apparatus that rapidly converts a key (e.g., house key) into a fighting weapon, for example, for self-defense. The defense key holder may utilize an existing key (e.g., home/office/auto) to replace bulky and often prohibited self-defense aids. This disclosure may be useful for giving a user additional control and force in a variety of motions with a key or other object.

A multi-functional coaster for a cup or other vessel includes a base upon which the vessel can rest upside down, and a decorative body extending away from the base. The decorative body has at least a first electrically powered signal emitter, which preferably include a light emitter and a sound emitter. The decorative body and/or base can also include a fragrance emitter.

A container apparatus can receive and hold a beverage container such as a beverage can or bottle. The apparatus can include a light assembly and can be used as a flashlight. A magnet can be positioned on the outer surface of the apparatus, and the apparatus can be magnetically attached to a metal support structure.

The invention comprises a hands-free, adjustable telescoping magnifying mirror. The mirror may have a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface and can be secured to a horizontal or vertical surface using a suction cup base or can be hung over a door or ledge using a retractable hanger bracket. A multi-stage telescoping rod is attached to the suction cup base and a swivel joint may be used to connect the telescoping rod to the mirror housing. The mirror may be extended from the base by extending the telescoping rod and the mirror assembly can stand freely without falling over, whether the suction cup base is engaged or not. Additionally, one or more light sources with diffuser screen may be disposed at a periphery of the first reflective surface or second reflective surface.

A sleeping sensory blanket includes a blanket layer and a plurality of waterproof LED lights attached thereto. The lights are arranged along a strip cable configured for powering the lights. The external pocket of the blanket is sized to accept one end of the strip cable, and a battery-operated controller detachably attached to the strip cable to facilitate its removal and washing of the blanket. The connector between the controller and the strip cable is water-resistant. The controller is configured for timed activation of the plurality of LED lights in a sleeping mode with an LED light brightness at or below a predefined LED light brightness threshold and with at least one predetermined transition from a first light pattern to a second light pattern.

Brief Summary: The claim in simple terms is the simple ultraviolet illuminating device and its location underneath the specialized liquid in the bottle making the complete invention, however not obvious because it has not here before been an item of commerce. Again, not limited to the example described but for illustrative purposes the invention in its principle shall be described. Since the device will work with the intrinsic property of the chemical in the specialized liquid, those skilled in the art will appreciate the chemical quinine dissolved in water as an example, will fluoresce with UV light. The claim is not for the specialized liquid, but for the device, which is held under the vessel, which requires the aforementioned specialized liquid to be held in the vessel. Clearly the device itself will illuminate what shines in its path, but the device's purpose is to illuminate the matter as described.

This invention is intended to illuminate the vessel from below for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes. Ideally the machine is built to fit self contained within the void in the bottom of the vessel for practical purposes but can be adapted with a base collar to contain the apparatus and attach to the vessel. This novel, unprecedented invention consists of several components working in concert to create a specific illumined event with a specialized liquid contained in a flask. Those skilled in the arts will recognize a flashlight, LED, battery, and glass or vessel to hold any liquid have all been precedented. This invention covers the placement of said specialized liquid in said glass or vessel as described in the attached diagrams to illicit the illumination broadly described in this application. Moreover, not limited to the example described, is the claim of a specialized liquid subjected to UV radiation to cause that specialized liquid to fluoresce inside its container via the second part of said invention placed underneath the vessel. Each component is dependent upon the other. The claim is for a device described in detail and shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 comprising: component one which is a diffusion layer, component two which is an ultraviolet filter, component three which is a light emitting diode (LED) or LED array, component four a solid support, component five a battery, component six a battery holder, component seven a spacer, component eight a reflective material, component nine an adhesive and component ten an on/off switch, held under the glass or container, or vessel which will cause a special and specific illumination or fluorescing. The specialized liquid as described is, for example, a potable drink such as an alcoholic beverage.

An up-lighting floor mat includes floor matting that defines an upwardly-facing surface and an opposed downwardly-facing surface when supported atop an upwardly-facing support surface, and that is formed from a first flexible material that enables the up-lighting floor mat to be rolled up for transport or storage; and a first elongate up-lighting assembly positioned within a first elongate slot defined through the floor matting to emit light upwardly from the first elongate slot, wherein at least one elongate edge defined by the first up-lighting assembly is bonded to at least one edge of the floor matting that defines the first elongate slot.

A propeller food plate assembly has a plate component and a propeller component that includes a plurality of propellers that subdivide the plate into a plurality of compartments for holding food during a dining activity. During a different recreational activity, the components rotate when the assembly is thrown and spun in the air. During flight, the components initially engage each other in a torque-transmitting relationship, and subsequently move apart. The propellers have contoured, aerodynamic surfaces configured to enhance an aerodynamic flight characteristic of the assembly, One or more light sources may be mounted on the assembly to emit light.

Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.