A lighting system includes a base structure comprising a transparent or translucent material, a surface covering including a first surface layer, a second surface layer having a first surface facing a second surface of the first surface layer and a second surface facing a first surface of the base structure, and at least one light source disposed to as to illuminate at least a portion of the base structure with light energy such that at least a portion of the light energy passes through the at least a portion of the base structure and into the surface covering, and wherein the surface covering includes a void extending at least partially between the first surface of the first surface layer and the second surface of the second surface layer and configured to allow at least some of the light energy passing through the base structure to pass through the void.

A lighting system includes a base structure comprising a transparent or translucent material, a surface covering including a first surface layer, a second surface layer having a first surface facing a second surface of the first surface layer and a second surface facing a first surface of the base structure, and at least one light source disposed to as to illuminate at least a portion of the base structure with light energy such that at least a portion of the light energy passes through the at least a portion of the base structure and into the surface covering, and wherein the surface covering includes a void extending at least partially between the first surface of the first surface layer and the second surface of the second surface layer and configured to allow at least some of the light energy passing through the base structure to pass through the void.

A lighting system includes a substrate of non-absorbent foam material having a first surface, an undercut groove formed in the first surface, and a light source disposed in the undercut groove. The lighting system can be used with various structures including, but not limited to spas, swimming pools, decks, marine products, and sheds.

A lighting system includes a substrate of non-absorbent foam material having a first surface, an undercut groove formed in the first surface, and a light source disposed in the undercut groove. The lighting system can be used with various structures including, but not limited to spas, swimming pools, decks, marine products, and sheds.

A dynamic optic includes at least one optic having a reservoir that is at least partially filled with a liquid and at least one light source disposed adjacent to the at least one optic. The upper surface of the liquid creates a total internal reflection surface that totally internally reflects light emitted by the at least one light source.

A system and method for lighting a surface, for example a deck of a boat, spa, swim spa, pool, watercraft or vehicle, using backlighting such that decorative or other desired patterns of light may be created by forming cuts, outlines, thin sections, or voids in an overlay that is applied to the lighted surface, allowing light to pass through or around portions of the overlay material. In an exemplary use of the system and method of the invention, the surface may be the surface of a boat or spa. The surface may comprise transparent or translucent materials, allowing light from a first side of the decking, or light that is generated within the decking, to pass through the decking and to emanate from a second decking side, where the light may be blocked, partially blocked, or allowed to pass through the overlay material in any desired pattern or shape.

A system and method for lighting a surface, for example a deck of a boat, spa, swim spa, pool, watercraft or vehicle, using backlighting such that decorative or other desired patterns of light may be created by forming cuts, outlines, thin sections, or voids in an overlay that is applied to the lighted surface, allowing light to pass through or around portions of the overlay material. In an exemplary use of the system and method of the invention, the surface may be the surface of a boat or spa. The surface may comprise transparent or translucent materials, allowing light from a first side of the decking, or light that is generated within the decking, to pass through the decking and to emanate from a second decking side, where the light may be blocked, partially blocked, or allowed to pass through the overlay material in any desired pattern or shape.

A stern running light is pivotally attached to the mast of a shallow water anchor system thereby avoiding the need for a separate stern running light. The top end of the mast holds both a pivotable cluster of LED lights that emit light in a 360 degree horizontal plane and, below it, a flood light in a clear plastic housing for task lighting within the fishing boat to which the mast is attached. A power cord for the stern runs to the battery for the mast from the stern running light and flood light. The mast of the shallow water anchor is at a height suitable to meet stern running light height requirements and the use of white LEDs meets light visibility requirements.

A stern running light is pivotally attached to the mast of a shallow water anchor system thereby avoiding the need for a separate stern running light. The top end of the mast holds both a pivotable cluster of LED lights that emit light in a 360 degree horizontal plane and, below it, a flood light in a clear plastic housing for task lighting within the fishing boat to which the mast is attached. A power cord for the stern runs to the battery for the mast from the stern running light and flood light. The mast of the shallow water anchor is at a height suitable to meet stern running light height requirements and the use of white LEDs meets light visibility requirements.

An illumination device is provided and adapted to be mounted to a transportation device, such as a boat, intended to be used in a high moisture environment and provide a sealed environment for lights contained therein. The illumination device can provide both spotlight and floodlight simultaneously using high efficiency lights such as LED's. The LEDs are positioned in relatively small windows that may be constructed to modify the distribution of the light as it is broadcast. In addition, the illumination device preferably includes an interchangeable face plate that may take any desirable perimeter shape to accent the features of the vessel or vehicle to which it is attached.