Illumination – With wearing apparel or body support
Patent
1995-10-12
1997-05-27
Lazarus, Ira S.
Illumination
With wearing apparel or body support
362189, 362204, F21L 1508
Patent
active
056325487
ABSTRACT:
There is provided a pressure actuated light comprising a housing means having an open end into which a human digit can be inserted, and a closed end adapted to transmit light; and an illuminating system located proximally to said closed end, comprising a light source, e.g., LED, adjacent said closed end; a battery, e.g., alkaline or NiCd, to provide electrical power to said light source; means for making a permanent electrical connection between said light source and a terminal of said battery; and actuating means comprising a conductor means with one end thereof having a permanent electrical connection to the opposite terminal of said light source, and with the opposite end or intervening portion thereof located proximally to the corresponding opposite terminal of said battery, whereby said conductor means, in cooperation with said inserted human digit and said housing means, is capable of making an intermittent and interruptible electrical connection between said opposite terminal of said light source and said corresponding opposite terminal of said battery. The pressure actuated light is especially useful in the presentation of performances by magicians, where the housing means is preferably a substantially hollow single piece molded from a material so as to closely resemble a human thumb, wherein by applying a slight pressure with the index and second fingers to the tip of the thumb, the illuminating system is activated and the LED emits light, e.g., red, through the thumb. By releasing this slight pressure, the light goes off. Thus, the magician, by simulating a plucking action with his or her hand, will appear to be plucking a light out of thin air, or from any place which the magician desires.
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Basichas Alfred
Lazarus Ira S.
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