Lighting with adjustable tail for items

Abstract

The lighting assembly has a lighting module portion and an attached tail portion. The tail is flexible, elongated, and self-supporting so that it can be configured to be repeatedly bent into various shapes, such as a spiral, without limitation. By bending the tail, it can be detachably attached to various articles, such as various portable tools and / or devices, without limitation. Thus, any of these articles that do not have existing lights can be simply modified to include a light source. The tail can be covered at least mostly with a soft, comfortable protective sheath. The entire lighting assembly is easily portable (mobile) because the lighting module is battery-powered and the lighting assembly has an overall length of typically 24 inches (24) to 8 inches (8). The lighting assembly can be small, compact, and lightweight.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Priority Notice

[0002] In connection with this PCT international patent application, the applicant, Giyora Dahan, is entitled to claim priority to two prior U.S. patent applications: Application No. 18 / 383,336 filed on October 24, 2023, and Application No. 18 / 779,859 filed on July 22, 2024, for the following reasons: The applicant is the inventor of the subject matter for which protection was sought by the prior patent applications.

[0003] Technology field

[0004] The present invention relates generally to portable (mobile) light sources, and more specifically, to a portable (mobile) light source having adjustable self-supporting tails configured to be removablely attached to various physical articles.

[0005] Copyright and Trademark Notice

[0006] A portion of the disclosure of this patent application may include materials subject to copyright protection. The copyright holder does not object to any person making a copy of the patent documents or patent disclosures as they appear in patent files or records within the Patent and Trademark Office, but otherwise retains all copyrights.

[0007] Specific trademarks mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks under general law of a third party affiliated with or not affiliated with the applicant or assignee. The use of such trademarks is provided by way of example and should not be interpreted as descriptive or as limiting the scope of the invention to the materials associated with such trademarks. Background Technology

[0008] Typically, various articles do not have a light source. Typically, various articles do not include a light source or do not have an integrated light source. For example, typically, but not limitedly, many articles may not have a light source, including at least some hand tool, marking tool, pencil, pen, marker, brush, makeup brush, nail clipper, manicure container (including its lid), eyelash curler, spray bottle, cutting tool, scissors, shear, pliers, screwdriver, chisel, wrench, saw, power tool, drill, eyeglasses, sunglasses, hat, parts thereof, combinations thereof and / or similar items. These articles that typically do not have a light source are used under suboptimal lighting conditions where it may be advantageous and / or desirable for these articles to have an attached light source.

[0009] However, many of the existing (prior art) lighting devices, lighting devices, lighting assemblies, flashlights (flashlights), headlamps, lamps, and / or similars are not configured to be removablely attached to these articles. Typically, these existing (prior art) lighting devices, lighting devices, lighting assemblies, flashlights (flashlights), headlamps, lamps, and / or similars: do not have means of attachment for removable attachment to a given article; are too heavy to be removablely attached to a given article; are too bulky to be removablely attached to a given article; are not portable (mobile) to be removablely attached to a given article; must be supplied with power via a wire from a building structure outlet; are not battery-powered; have undesirable means of attachment (e.g.,, without limitation, have means of attachment made of moving parts, are too weak, too strong, are permanent rather than removable, and / or similar); are some of these; are combinations of these; and / or are similar.

[0010] It would be desirable to develop a new type of lighting assembly that overcomes one or more of these weaknesses and / or problems of existing (conventional) lighting devices, lighting devices, lighting assemblies, flashlights (flashlights), headlamps, lamps, and / or similar things.

[0011] There is a need for a new lighting assembly (light with an adjustable tail for articles) in the field of the present technology, and such a new lighting assembly may be: portable (mobile); small; compact; lightweight; convenient to use; convenient to wear; battery-powered; or have attachment means that facilitate removable attachment to various portable articles (devices and / or tools) and / or at least some types of clothing, garments, clothing, headwear and / or shoes, and the characteristics of such a new lighting assembly may be relative to (comparable to) prior art and / or articles; parts thereof; combinations thereof; and / or similar.

[0012] The present invention was developed for these purposes. The problem to be solved

[0013] To minimize the limitations of the prior art and to minimize other limitations that may be apparent when reading and understanding this specification, embodiments of the present invention describe "lights having an adjustable tail for articles," also referred to herein as a "lighting assembly." means of solving the problem

[0014] In some embodiments, a given lighting assembly (lighting having an adjustable tail for articles) may include: a lighting module portion, an attached tail portion, and a sheath (cover). In some embodiments, the tail may be referred to herein as a “self-supporting elongate member.” In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongate member may be flexible, elongated, and self-supporting so that the self-supporting elongate member (tail) can be configured to be repeatedly bent into various shapes, such as a spiral (helix), without limitation. In some embodiments, when a person uses their hand to bend the self-supporting elongate member (tail), the self-supporting elongate member (tail) may be removablely attached to various articles, such as various portable tools and / or instruments, without limitation. Accordingly, any of these articles without existing lights can be simply modified to include a light source, namely the light assembly shown and described herein, by attaching a self-supporting elongated member of the light assembly to the given article. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (tail) may be covered at least mostly by a soft and comfortable protective sheath (cover). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the light module may also be covered by such a sheath. In some embodiments, the entire light assembly is easily portable (mobile) because the light module is battery-powered and the light assembly has a total (non-variable) length of typically 24 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, the light assembly may be small, compact, and / or lightweight.

[0015] Articles capable of removably receiving an attachment of a given lighting assembly in some embodiments may be selected from the following: hand tools, marking tools, pencils, pens, markers, nail clippers, lids of nail polish containers, eyelash curlers, spray bottles, cutting tools, scissors, shears, pliers, screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches, saws, power tools, drills, eyeglasses, sunglasses, hats, animal equipment, animal saddles, animal harnesses, bicycles, scooters, caps, door handles, door knobs, door levers, portable mirrors, cosmetic compact cases, wallets, parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similars. Such articles have any structure, geometry, elongated part, handle, hole, and / or similar that is molded, sized, and / or dimensioned to receive a removable attachment of a self-supporting elongated member (tail) (which can be bent to enable removable attachment to the given article). For example, and without limiting the scope of the invention, bending a self-supporting elongated member (tail) into a helical shape around any structure, geometry, elongated part, handle, hole, and / or similar of a given article usually enables such a removable attachment to the given article. In this way, such a lighting assembly can be used to illuminate target areas (zones) where traditional lighting may not be sufficient. In some embodiments, these target areas (zones) where lighting is desired can vary from about 12x12 inches to 1x1 millimeter (mm) where light can be received from such a lighting assembly.

[0016] The object of the present invention is to provide a portable (mobile), small, compact, and / or lightweight lighting assembly that can be removablely attached to a wide variety of different portable articles, tools, and / or devices.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable (mobile), small, compact, and / or lightweight lighting assembly that can be removablely attached to some types of clothing, garments, costumes, headwear, and / or shoes.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a flexible, elongated, and self-supporting tail (self-supporting-elongated-member) portion.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a flexible, elongated, and self-supporting tail (self-supporting-elongated-member) portion configured for removable attachment to a wide variety of different portable articles, tools, and / or devices.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a flexible, elongated, and self-supporting tail (self-supporting-elongated-member) portion configured for removable attachment to some types of clothing, garments, costumes, headwear, and / or shoes.

[0021] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a sheath (cover) configured to cover at least most of the flexible, elongated, and self-supporting tail (self-supporting-elongated-member) of the lighting assembly.

[0022] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a sheath (cover) which may be configured to cover at least most of the flexible, elongated, and self-supporting tail (self-supporting-elongated-member) of the lighting assembly; and may also be configured to cover at least a portion of the lighting-module part of the lighting assembly.

[0023] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a sheath (cover) for at least a portion of a lighting assembly that is soft, flexible, and / or comfortable to touch with human hand(s).

[0024] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that may include a (single) lighting-module portion in addition to the tail portion (and sheath portion).

[0025] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly having a (single) lighting-module portion that can be driven by a battery.

[0026] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly having a (single) lighting module portion in which the lighting module portion may include at least one light source.

[0027] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly having a (single) lighting module portion that may include at least one light source, the lighting module being at least one light emitting diode (LED).

[0028] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that provides safety to users by illuminating a desired target location, area, and / or zone with the necessary light.

[0029] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly that provides safety to, but is not limited to, children, young babies, infants, toddlers, the elderly, people who need to wear corrective glasses, and / or similar people.

[0030] These and other advantages and features of the present invention are specifically described in this specification so that those skilled in the art can understand both the method of practicing the present invention and the method of making the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0031] The elements within the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale to enhance clarity and improve understanding of these various elements and embodiments of the invention. Additionally, elements known to be common and well understood by those skilled in the art are not drawn to clearly illustrate the various embodiments of the invention. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a given "lighting with an adjustable tail for articles" ("lighting assembly") in its normal assembled configuration. Figure 2a shows an exploded view of the lighting assembly of Figure 1. FIG. 2b is a partially exploded perspective view of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 showing how a subassembly of a lighting module and a self-supporting slender member can be inserted into at least most of a cover (sheath) and / or covered by at least most of a cover (sheath). FIG. 2c is a cross-sectional view of the transverse width through a portion of the tail part of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. 2d is a cross-sectional view of the transverse width through a portion of the lighting-module part of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. 2e is a cross-sectional view of the transverse width through a portion of the lighting-module part of the lighting assembly. Figure 2f shows an exploded view of the lighting assembly of Figure 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a single light (having an electronic device for emitting light) of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. 4a illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 with various exemplary different curved shape configurations. FIG. 4b illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 in a bent, loose spiral (helix) shape configuration. FIG. 4c illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 with a bent, curved shape configuration. FIG. 5a illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a marking tool. FIG. 5b illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a nail clipper. FIG. 5c illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a nail polish lid. FIG. 5d illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to the given article, namely an eyelash curling tool. FIG. 5e illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a spray bottle. FIG. 5f illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 detachably attached to the given article, namely scissors. FIG. 5g illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a shearer (snip). FIG. 5h illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely (cutting) pliers. FIG. 5i illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely (gripping) pliers. FIG. 5j illustrates a lighting assembly of FIG. 1 that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a slender portable tool (e.g., a screwdriver or chisel, to the non-limiting extent). FIG. 5k illustrates the given article, namely the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a wrench. FIG. 5L illustrates the given article, namely the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a saw. FIG. 5m illustrates the given article, namely the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a drill. FIG. 5n illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely glasses. FIG. 50 illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a hat (cap). FIG. 5p illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to the given article, namely the cap of FIG. 5o. FIG. 5q illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a door handle. FIG. 5r illustrates the given article, namely the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a door handle. FIG. 5s illustrates a lighting assembly of FIG. 1 that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a vehicle, e.g., a bicycle, without limitation. FIG. 5t illustrates a lighting assembly of FIG. 1 that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a vehicle, e.g., a scooter, without limitation. FIG. 5u illustrates a lighting assembly of FIG. 1 that is removablely attached to a given article, namely, equipment (tack) for an animal, such as, but not limited to, a collar, leash, soft leash, collar, harness, reins, reins, saddle, saddlebag, stirrup, strap, saddle strap, yoke, muzzle, or similar. FIG. 5v illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1, which is removablely attached to a given article, namely a portable mirror. FIG. 5w illustrates two cosmetic compact cases (or purses) (one rectangular and the other circular) or similar placed side by side, wherein each case has its own lighting assembly removablely attached to the given cosmetic compact case (or purse) or similar. FIG. 5x illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 detachably attached to a given article, namely a smartphone (or tablet). FIG. 5y illustrates the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 detachably attached to a given article, namely, a (scissor-style) nail clipper. FIG. 6a is a schematic block diagram illustrating multiple lighting assemblies of different sizes (dimensions) for the entire length and / or entire width (diameter [gauge]). FIG. 6b is a schematic block diagram illustrating multiple different lighting-module end portions of multiple different lighting assemblies. FIG. 6c illustrates a schematic block diagram of one end portion (a portion of one end portion of a given lighting assembly) of a lighting assembly (lighting having an adjustable tail for articles) showing only a part of the attached cover (sheath) of the lighting module end and tail according to one embodiment of the present invention (i.e., the entire lighting assembly is not shown in FIG. 6c). FIG. 7a illustrates a conventional lighting device having a light source separated from its power source within a base member through a flexible neck. FIG. 7b illustrates a conventional lighting device having a light source separated from its power source within a base member through a flexible neck. FIG. 7c illustrates a conventional lighting device having a light source separated from its power source within the base member through both a flexible-neck region and an extendable-neck region. FIG. 7d illustrates a conventional lighting device having a light source separated from its power source within a base member through a flexible neck. FIG. 7e illustrates a conventional lighting device having a light source separated from a clamp through a flexible neck. FIG. 7f illustrates a conventional lighting device having two different opposite light sources, namely a first light source and a second light source, separated from each other by two different flexible neck sections and one rigid middle section (fixedly curved). FIG. 7g illustrates a conventional lighting device, which is an LED (light-emitting diode) lighting strip. FIG. 7h illustrates a conventional lighting device, namely an endoscope. FIG. 7i illustrates a conventional lighting device, namely an endoscope. FIG. 8a illustrates the end portion of a conventional electric fishing rod having a light source attached to the illustrated end portion. FIG. 8b illustrates the middle sections (regions) of three different conventional electric fishing rods, each of which has a different outer diameter; the bending radius for each of the illustrated electric fishing rod middle sections is also illustrated. FIG. 9 may illustrate a schematic block diagram of a lighting assembly (lighting having an adjustable tail for articles) in which the end portion positioned opposite to the lighting module end portion may terminate at a tool and / or attachment; or may include a tool and / or attachment. FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of a given "lighting with adjustable tail for articles" ("lighting assembly") in its normal assembled configuration. Figure 11 shows an exploded view of the lighting assembly of Figure 10. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0032] In the following discussion covering a number of embodiments and applications of the present invention, reference is made to the attached drawings, which form part of the present disclosure, wherein specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced are illustrated illustratively. It will be understood that other embodiments may be used and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a light (100) (hereinafter simply "light assembly (100)") having an adjustable tail for a given article of its normal assembled configuration. In some embodiments, the light assembly (100) may comprise three (three) main components, namely, a (single) light module (101), a (single) self-supporting elongated member (203), and a cover (sheath) (105). It should be noted in FIG. 1 that the light (101) may be covered at least mostly by the cover (sheath) (105). It should also be noted in FIG. 1 that the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be covered at least mostly or completely by the cover (sheath) (105). Thus, in FIG. 1, the cover (sheath) (105) is mainly visible.

[0034] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be configured to cover at least partially the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be configured to cover at least partially or completely the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be flexible and / or a flexible hollow elongated member. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be closed at one of its end portions and open at the other end portion on the opposite side. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may or may not be self-supporting. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be made of at least substantially (mostly) at least one of the following: elastomer, silicone, rubber, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft plastic, flexible plastic, flexible plastic, foam, dry foam (e.g., foam that is not wet and / or already cured to a dry state), foam made of plastic, foam made of elastomer, parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be manufactured from one or more of the following processes (methods): injection molding, compression, 3D printing, and / or dip process. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the cover (sheath) (105) may be soft and / or comfortable to grip with an uncovered person's hand, fingers, and / or thumb. However, in some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may not be a fabric, textile, or cloth.

[0035] FIG. 1 may also show a protrusion (107) on an outer portion of a cover (sheath) (105) within a lighting module (101) of a lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the protrusion (107) may be a part of the cover (sheath) (105) covering an interface (307) for operating the lighting module (101). It should be noted that the interface (307) is illustrated in FIG. 3. In some embodiments, the interface (307) and / or the protrusion (107) may be selected from at least one of the following: a switch, a membrane switch, a button, a toggle, a slide, a dial, a touch interface, a twist button (twist switch), a combination thereof, and / or similar.

[0036] FIG. 1 also illustrates emitted light (109) being emitted from one end of a lighting module (101). Emitted light (109) is also illustrated for a given lighting module (101) of a given lighting assembly (100) in a number of other drawings of this patent application. In some embodiments, the light emitted from the lighting module (101) is not emitted from the side walls of the lighting module (101); that is, the emitted light (109) comes out only from one end of the lighting module (101), namely, the end opposite the self-supporting elongated member (203).

[0037] FIG. 2a illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly (100). FIG. 2a illustrates a lighting module (101) separated from a self-supporting elongated member (203) and separated from a cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, a given lighting assembly (100) (lighting (100) having an adjustable tail for articles) may include: (a single) lighting module (101), (a single) self-supporting elongated member (203), and at least one (one) cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may be configured to emit light from one end of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may form a tail for a light (100) (light assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be flexible and configured to be repeatedly bent into certain shapes, wherein a specific shape of the self-supporting slender member (203) resulting from bending the self-supporting slender member (203) may be self-supported without an external support source. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the self-supporting slender member (203) and / or the sheath (105) may be configured to be repeatedly bent into a spiral shape. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be configured to be removablely attached to a given article. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least a portion of the lighting module (101) and also cover at least most of the self-supporting elongated member (203).In some embodiments, regarding the lengths of the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203), the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203) may be arranged end-to-end in the lighting (100) (lighting assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles, so that when the self-supporting slender member (203) may be in a linear configuration, these two individual lengths may be combined to form the total length of the lighting (100) (lighting assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles. In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may be an electrically driven device configured to emit light. In some embodiments, the light-module (101) may be an electrically driven device configured to emit light only from one end of the specific light assembly (100) and / or the specific light-module (101). In some embodiments, the light-module (101) may not emit light from its side walls or from parts of the light-module (101) that may be covered by a cover (sheath) (105).

[0038] Continuing with discussion of FIG. 2a, in some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be flexible, bendable, articulated, a combination thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may have a bending radius of less than one-half (2.5) inches (i.e., this may define the flexibility of the self-supporting slender member (203) for some embodiments). In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be repeatedly flexible, bendable, articulated, a combination thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be repeatedly flexible, bendable, articulated, combinations thereof, and / or similar up to at least a predetermined number of cycles of such bending, bending, articulation, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, such a predetermined number of cycles may be selected from a range of at least 500 cycles to 10,000 cycles with at least one (1) minute rest between consecutive bending, bending, and / or articulation. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be bent into various different shapes, articulated, folded, and / or deformed by similar movements. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be bent into a helix or spiral shape, articulated, folded, and / or deformed into similar movements. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be bent into other shapes, articulated, folded, and / or deformed into similar movements.

[0039] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the self-supporting slender member (203) may be configured to be repeatedly bent into a spiral shape. In some embodiments, with respect to the length of the spiral shape (of the self-supporting slender member (203)), six centimeters (cm) of the length of the spiral shape may have at least six (6) turns for that particular spiral shape.

[0040] In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be self-supported. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be self-supported (self-maintained) once deformed, that is, once a given shape of the self-supporting slender member (203) is deformed (e.g., by bending, flexing, articulated, folding, and / or similar actions), the particular formed shape may be deformed (repeatedly) by bending, articulated, folding, and / or similar actions into various different shapes such that the particular formed shape may be maintained without any external (outside) force being applied to the lighting assembly (100) and / or the self-supporting slender member (203); this is how "self-supported" as used herein may be defined. For example, if a specific curved shape of the self-supporting elongated member (203) (and / or lighting assembly (100)) falls in free fall through the Earth's atmosphere (or vacuum), that specific curved shape will be maintained. And / or, in some embodiments, in this context (and as used herein), "self-supported" may mean that if a person (or tool) holds one end of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and, regardless of the specific curved shape of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and if other parts of the self-supporting elongated member (203) are not physically supported, the shape of the self-supporting elongated member (203) will be maintained as such.

[0041] In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may comprise at least one slender member that is fixed, finite, non-variable, non-extendable, non-stretchable, and / or predetermined with respect to the total length, outer diameter (gauge), and / or similar of the particular self-supporting slender member (203). However, these parameters, characteristics, and / or dimensions may vary across different self-supporting slender members (203) of different lighting assemblies (100). In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be a solid cylindrical slender member. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be composed of at least one wire. In some embodiments, the at least one wire may be made of at least one of the following: metal and / or alloy. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be composed of at least one wire of at least one metal and / or at least one alloy. In some embodiments, the metal and / or alloy of the self-supporting slender member (203) may be selected from the following: aluminum, copper, steel, iron, tin, bronze, some of these, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, at least one wire (of the self-supporting slender member (203)) may not be operably connected to any electronic device. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may not have electronic devices. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) does not have parts that move relative to each other.

[0042] In some embodiments, the given lighting assembly (100) may include only a single self-supporting slender member (203) and may not include a plurality of separate self-supporting slender members (203). In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) is not formed of a plurality of linked articulated joints. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be bent, folded, articulated, folded, and / or deformed in a similar manner at any point along its length rather than by separate joint members, because the self-supporting slender member (203) does not have separate joint members. In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may not have (may be missing) individually distinguishable articulated joints (segments); The individually distinguished articulated joints (segments) here may be used in tripods of the prior art having flexible (articulated) tripod legs. In some embodiments, for at least most of the length of the self-supporting slender member (203), the self-supporting slender member (203) may have a uniform, consistent, fixed, non-variable outer diameter.

[0043] In some embodiments, the end portion of the lighting assembly (100) opposite the lighting module (101) does not have at least one of the following: a spherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a combination thereof, and / or a similar shape.

[0044] In some embodiments, the end of the lighting assembly (100) opposite the lighting module (101) does not have at least one of the following: a spherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a combination thereof, and / or similar (wherein the diameter of the spherical shape, hemispherical shape, hemispherical shape is greater than the diameter of most of the length of the self-supporting elongated member (203) having its cover (sheath) (105). That is, where the spherical shape, hemispherical shape, hemispherical shape is equal to or smaller than the diameter of most of the length of the self-supporting elongated member (203) having its cover (sheath) (105), such spherical shape, hemispherical shape, hemispherical shape having a diameter of equal or smaller size may be located at the end of the lighting assembly (100) opposite the lighting module (101).

[0045] In embodiments where the self-supporting slender member (203) may be formed of two or more wires, these two or more wires may be substantially parallel to each other and all of at least substantially (mainly) located within the same cover (sheath) (105); that is, when these two or more wires are bent, folded, articulated, folded, and / or deformed by similar movements, these two or more wires move together as a single unit of the flexible slender member. In embodiments where the self-supporting slender member (203) may be formed of two or more wires, these two or more wires may be helical (spiral) to each other and all of at least substantially (mainly) located within the same cover (sheath) (105); That is, when these two or more wires are bent, folded, articulated, folded, and / or deformed by similar movements, these two or more wires move together as a single unit of a flexible slender member. In embodiments where the self-supporting slender member (203) may be formed of two or more wires, these two or more wires are not configured in an end-to-end configuration with respect to each other.

[0046] In some embodiments, in the overall normal assembled configuration for the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) may be maintained in contact with the end portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) using a cover (sheath) (105) that can partially cover the lighting module (101) and completely cover the self-supporting elongated member (203).

[0047] In some embodiments, in the overall normal assembled configuration for the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) may initially and / or temporarily be kept in contact with the end of the self-supporting elongated member (203) by an adhesive, glue, epoxy, mechanical attachment, or a combination thereof; then, it may be permanently kept in contact with the end of the self-supporting elongated member (203) by a cover (sheath) (105) installed to partially cover the lighting module (101) and completely cover the self-supporting elongated member (203).

[0048] In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be held together (at least temporarily) in an end-to-end manner via an attachment means, and then an extruded cover (sheath) (105) of a fixed length may be transferred over the union of the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203), and then the corresponding extruded section of the cover (sheath) (105) covering the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be heat-shrinked using a heat source (e.g., a hot air gun, an oven, and / or a heat tunnel) to form the final assembled configuration of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the means of attachment between the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be selected from at least one of the following when held together in an end-to-end manner (at least temporarily): adhesive, glue, epoxy, mechanical attachment, or combinations thereof.

[0049] In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be positioned together within an injection mold cavity in their desired final assembled configuration relative to each other, and then a cover (sheath) (105) may be formed around the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) in the mold cavity through an injection molding process, thereby creating the final assembled configuration of the lighting assembly (100).

[0050] In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203) may be held together (at least temporarily) in an end-to-end manner via attachment means, and then the corresponding (at least temporarily) combination of the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203) may be submerged together as a unit into a bath of a liquid version of the cover (sheath) (105), and when removed from the bath, may be cured to form the final assembled configuration of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, curing may be accelerated and / or promoted by exposure to UV light and / or by exposure to heat from a heat source. In some embodiments, the means of attachment between the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be selected from at least one of the following when held together in an end-to-end manner (at least temporarily): adhesive, glue, epoxy, mechanical attachment, or combinations thereof.

[0051] In some embodiments, all electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100) may be completely housed within the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, at least most of all electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100) may be completely housed within the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, all electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100) may be completely housed within the lighting module (101), or at least most of the electronic devices may be housed within the lighting module (101) such that only the user interface (107) of the lighting module (101) partially protrudes from the lighting module (101). For example, refer to FIG. 2a.

[0052] In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), at least most of the inner surfaces (106) of the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the outer surfaces (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), at least most of the inner surfaces (106) of the cover (sheath) (105) may directly cover at least most of the outer surfaces (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203), so that intermediate members, parts, components, batting, and / or similar are not located between the cover (sheath) (105) and the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be physically in direct contact with each other without any intermediate member(s), part(s), component(s), batting, and / or similar being located between them. For example, refer to FIG. 2a and FIG. 1.

[0053] FIG. 2b is a partially exploded perspective view of a lighting assembly (100) showing how a subassembly of a lighting module (101) and a self-supporting elongated member (203) can be inserted into at least most of a cover (sheath) (105) and / or covered by at least most of a cover (sheath). FIG. 2b and FIG. 2a show that in some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may surround a hollow, empty, and / or void volume (space) before the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most of the subassembly of the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting elongated member (203). FIGS. 2B and 2A show that, in some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be hollow, empty, and / or void volume (space) before the interior (inside) (106) of the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most of the subassembly of the lighting module (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203). FIGS. 2B and 2A also show the exterior (204) of the self-supporting slender member (203). In the complete assembly of the lighting assembly (100) (e.g., illustrated in FIG. 1), at least most of the exterior (204) may not be visible to an external observer (since the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the exterior (204) of the self-supporting slender member (203) in the complete assembly). In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), the interior (106) of the sheath and at least most of the exterior (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be physically in direct contact with each other. Refer also to the discussion above of FIG. 2a, which is at least mainly (mostly) applicable to FIG. 2b.

[0054] In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the outer surfaces (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the outer length of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover the entire length of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the end portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) positioned opposite to the end portion of the lighting module (101) of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover the end of a self-supporting elongated member (203) positioned opposite to the end of the lighting module (101) of the lighting assembly (100). For example, refer to FIGS. 1, 2a, and 2b.

[0055] In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), the interior (106) of the sheath (105) and at least most of the exterior (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be physically in direct contact with each other. For example, refer to FIGS. 1, 2a, and 2b.

[0056] FIG. 2c is a transverse width cross-sectional view through a portion of the tail portion of the lighting assembly (100) of FIG. 1, that is, through the cover (sheath) (105) and the self-supporting elongated member (203). FIG. 2c shows that, in some embodiments, the outer portions (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be in physical direct communication (contact) with the inner portions (106) of the cover (sheath) (105). For the use of reference numerals 106 and 204, refer to FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b as these reference numerals are not shown in FIG. 2c, however, at least some of the inner (106) and outer (204) surfaces are shown in FIG. 2c.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be at least most of the outermost surface of the lighting assembly (100) (e.g., along the exterior and / or length of at least the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the interior (106) of the sheath (105) and at least most of the exterior (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be physically in direct contact with each other (e.g., along the length of the self-supporting elongated member (203). For example, refer to FIGS. 1, FIGS. 2a, FIGS. 2b, FIGS. 2c.

[0058] FIG. 2d is a transverse width cross-sectional view through a portion of the lighting module (101) of the lighting assembly (100). FIG. 2d shows that, in some embodiments, the outer portions of the lighting module (101) may be physically in direct contact with the inner portions (106) of the cover (sheath) (105). See also FIG. 6b.

[0059] FIG. 2e is a transverse width cross-sectional view through a portion of the lighting module (101) of the lighting assembly (100). FIG. 2e shows that, in some embodiments, at least some or all of the external portions of the lighting module (101) may not be covered by a cover (sheath) (105). See also FIG. 6c.

[0060] FIG. 2f illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly (100). FIG. 2f illustrates a lighting module (101) separated from a self-supporting elongated member (203) and separated from a cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be composed of at least one self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be composed of at least two self-supporting elongated members (203a and 203b), each. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be composed of at least one wire (203). In some embodiments, the self-supporting slender member (203) may be composed of at least two wires (203a and 203b) respectively. In some embodiments, when a given lighting assembly (100) is manufactured, the self-supporting slender member (at least one wire) (203), the self-supporting slender member (first wire) (203a), and / or the self-supporting slender member (second wire) (203b) may be in a configuration substantially (mostly) parallel to each other. In some embodiments, when the given lighting assembly (100) is manufactured, the self-supporting slender member (at least one wire) (203), the self-supporting slender member (first wire) (203a), and / or the self-supporting slender member (second wire) (203b) may be in a configuration that is at least substantially (mostly) straight, linear, and / or unbent. In some embodiments, when the given lighting assembly (100) is manufactured, the self-supporting slender member (at least one wire) (203), the self-supporting slender member (first wire) (203a), and / or the self-supporting slender member (second wire) (203b) may not be in a configuration that is wound, bent, and / or corrugated.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a single lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may be all the electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may house all the electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may be a subassembly. In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may be a ready-made component. In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may include at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), power supply(s) (305), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the lighting module (101), light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), power(s) (305), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), and / or port(s) (311) may be listed, certified, registered, and / or comply with applicable UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and / or NEC (National Electric Code) requirements, standards, codes, and / or similars. In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may include at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), and power(s) (305). In some embodiments, the circuit(s) (303) may be operably connected to both the light source(s) (301) and the power(s) (305). In some embodiments, the power(s) (305) may be configured to supply power to the light source(s) (301). In some embodiments, light emitted from the lighting module (101) may exit only from one end of the lighting module (101) and not from the side walls of the lighting module (101) or from the other end.In some embodiments, all electronic devices of the lighting (100) (lighting assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles may be at least partially housed within the lighting module (101) such that only the electronic device which is the user interface (307) of the lighting module (101) optionally protrudes partially from the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the electronic devices of the lighting assembly (100) may be found only in one location of the lighting assembly (100), namely the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) may have a consistent and unchanging outer diameter along the length of the lighting module (101).

[0062] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the light source(s) (301) may be at least one light-emitting diode (LED). In some embodiments, the light source(s) (301) may be one or more light-emitting diode(s) (LED(s)). In some embodiments, the light source(s) (301) may be configured to emit light in only one direction. In some embodiments, the light source(s) (301) may be configured to emit light simultaneously in orthogonal and / or perpendicular directions. In some embodiments, the light source(s) (301) may be operably linked to at least one of the following: circuit(s) (303), power(s) (305), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar.

[0063] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the circuit(s) (303) may be at least one circuit. In some embodiments, the circuit(s) (303) may be at least one printed circuit board (PCB) or a part thereof. In some embodiments, the circuit(s) (303) may include at least one electronic circuit, at least one PCB, at least one electrical wire, at least one electrical cable, at least one resistor, at least one transistor, at least one capacitor, at least one inductor, parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the circuit(s) (303) may be operably linked to at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), power supply(s) (305), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar.

[0064] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, power(s) (305) may be configured to supply power to at least some of the electronic devices of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, power(s) (305) may be configured to supply power to the electronic devices of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, power(s) (305) may be configured to supply power to the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, power(s) (305) may be configured to supply power to at least one of the following: light source(s) (301) of the lighting module (101), circuit(s) (303), interface(s) (307), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the power(s) (305) may be selected from at least one of the following: a battery, a rechargeable battery, a non-rechargeable battery, an N-size battery, an A11-size battery, an A23-size battery, an A27-size battery, an AAAA-size battery, an AAA-size battery, a 1 / 2 AA-size battery, an AA-size battery, a 4SR44-size battery, a CR2-size battery, a CR123A-size battery, a NiCad battery, a lithium-ion-based battery, one or more LR632 cells, one or more LR932 cells, a graphene battery, a structural battery, a solid-state battery, a semi-solid-state battery, an off-the-shelf battery, a capacitor, some of these, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the power(s) (305) may be operablely linked to at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, with respect to the battery (305) form factor, the battery (305) may be circular, coin (button), combinations thereof, and / or similar.

[0065] Continuing with discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the interface (307) may be a method by which a user (person) interfaces with, interacts with, operates, turns on, adjusts the light intensity, adjusts the light focus, or combinations thereof, and / or similar things to a given light-module (101) and / or light source(s) (301). In some embodiments, the interface (307) (and / or protrusion (107)) may be configured to operate at least one of the following: a switch, a membrane switch, a button, a slide, a dial, a touch interface, a twist button (and / or switch), combinations thereof, and / or similar things. In some embodiments, the interface (307) (and / or protrusion (107)) may be selected from at least one of the following: a switch, a membrane switch, a button, a slide, a dial, a touch interface, a twist button (and / or switch), combinations thereof, and / or similar things. In some embodiments, the protrusion (107) may be part of a cover (sheath) (105) that can cover at least partially the interface (307). In some embodiments, the interface (307) may be accessible from the outer surface of the enclosure (309) and / or from the outer surface of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the interface (307) may protrude (and / or pop out) outward from the outer surface of the enclosure (309) and / or from the outer surface of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the interface(s) (307) may be operablely linked to at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), power supply(s) (305), enclosure (housing) (309), port(s) (311), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar.In some embodiments, the interface (307) may be interfaced by twisting one end of the lighting module (101) in the opposite direction to the other end of the lighting module (101) (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) (the twisting operation of such interface (307) is also illustrated in FIG. 9).

[0066] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be an electronic device enclosure and / or electronic device housing. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be configured to function as an electronic device enclosure and / or electronic device housing. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may (completely) surround and / or housing at least some of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may (completely) surround and / or housing at least most (majority) of the electronic devices of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be water-resistant and / or waterproof to a predetermined depth. In some embodiments, at least most of the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be rigid. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be a hollow cylindrical elongated member. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be composed at least partially to mostly of at least one of the following: metal, alloy, plastic, wood, ceramic, laminate, parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be composed of at least one of the following: CNC machining, lathe and / or milling, injection molding, die-casting, extrusion, 3D printing, combinations thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the exterior of the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may be powder coated, anodized, painted, or treated in a combination thereof and / or a similar manner. In some embodiments, the enclosure (309) (housing (309)) may include one or more gaskets, O-rings, sealants, combinations thereof and / or similar items.

[0067] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the port(s) (311) may be at least one port configured to receive power from an external source for the purpose of charging at least one rechargeable battery (305) of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the port(s) (311) may be configured as an industry-acceptable form factor, e.g., but not limited to, a USB port, a USB micro port, a barrel connector port, an APPLE connector port, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the port(s) (311) may be accessible from the outer surface of the enclosure (309) and / or from the outer surface of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the port(s) (311) may be optional and / or omitted from the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the port(s) (311) may be operablely linked to at least one of the following: light source(s) (301), circuit(s) (303), power supply(s) (305), interface(s) (307), enclosure (housing) (309), electrical wire(s), electrical cable(s), parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar.

[0068] FIGS. 4a, FIGS. 4b, and FIGS. 4c all illustrate lighting assemblies (100) of various exemplary and different shape configurations. FIGS. 4a illustrates three (three) different lighting assemblies (100) in a row and all three (three) different shape configurations, e.g., but not limited to, linear configuration, spiral (or helix) configuration, and zigzag configuration. FIGS. 4b illustrates a different (different) spiral (or helix) configuration of a given lighting assembly (100). FIGS. 4c illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) of a shape configuration that is at least mostly linear in one section (region) and curved (bent) in other sections (regions). In some embodiments, any given lighting assembly (100) may be bent, articulated, manipulated, and / or deformed into any of the different shape configurations illustrated in FIGS. 4a, FIGS. 4b, and / or FIGS. 4c. In some embodiments, any given lighting assembly (100) may be bent, articulated, manipulated, and / or deformed into any of the different shape configurations shown in FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, and / or FIG. 4c, and then bent again, articulated again, manipulated again, and / or deformed into any of the other different shape configurations shown in FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, and / or FIG. 4c. In some embodiments, when a given lighting assembly (100) may be bent, articulated, manipulated, and / or deformed into any of the different shape configurations shown in FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, and / or FIG. 4c, that particular shape configuration may be self-supporting.In some embodiments, the given lighting assembly (100) may be bent, articulated, manipulated, and / or deformed into various different shape configurations, which may be made possible by the self-supporting slender member (203). It should be noted that the different shape configurations of the lighting assembly (100) shown in FIGS. 4a, 4b, and 4c are merely non-extentive examples. It should be understood that the lighting assembly (100) may be bent, articulated, manipulated, and / or deformed into various other different shape configurations not shown herein (due to the self-supporting slender member (203)), and that this is still within the scope of the invention.

[0069] In some embodiments, when the lighting assembly (100) can be bent into a helix shape, the resulting helix shape can be self-supporting, that is, once the lighting assembly (100) is bent into such a helix shape, the particular helix shape can be maintained freely without the influence of external forces on the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, for a length of six centimeters (cm) of the entire helix shape of the given lighting assembly (100), there may be at least six (6) separate turns of the particular helix shape. In some embodiments, different shape configurations that can be repeatedly bent of the given lighting assembly (100) may be derived from or imparted by the self-supporting elongated member (203). For example, refer to FIGS. 4a to 4c and FIGS. 5a to 5y.

[0070] In some embodiments, FIGS. 4a through 4c (and FIGS. 5a through 5y) may show a self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100)) that is self-supported in various different bent configurations, wherein at least one of these bent configurations of the lighting assembly (100) (of the self-supporting elongated member (203)) may have one or more angles in that particular bent shape. (It should be noted that some bent shapes of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may not have angles.) In some embodiments, a given bent shape of the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be self-supported in that the given bent shape can be freely maintained by the self-supporting elongated member (203) (without external intervention).

[0071] FIGS. 5a through 5y illustrate a given lighting assembly (100) attached to various exemplary different (portable or wearable) articles (tools, devices, and / or similar). It should be noted that the different applications of use of the lighting assembly (100) with the various exemplary different (portable or wearable) articles (tools, devices, and / or similar) illustrated in FIGS. 5a through 5y are merely non-extensive examples. It should be understood that the lighting assembly (100) may be removablely attached to various other different articles not illustrated herein (due to the self-supporting elongated member (203)), and this is still within the scope of the invention. Generally, a specific lighting assembly (100) may be configured to be removablely attachable to a specific given article, provided that the given article has a handle, an elongated member portion, a hole (opening), and / or similar.

[0072] FIG. 5a illustrates a given light assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, i.e., a marking tool (501), e.g., but not limited to, a pencil, pen, marker, paint brush, makeup pencil, eyeliner pencil and / or similar. In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion of the marking tool (501) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the marking tool (501); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0073] FIG. 5b illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, namely a nail clipper (503). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion of the nail clipper (503) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the nail clipper (503); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction. In some embodiments, the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the nail clipper (503) can assist in the task (application) of trimming nails (and / or toenails) without cutting the skin and / or causing harm to the person trimming nails (and / or toenails) because light can be directed from the light assembly (100) to a given target work area, particularly for people with small and / or soft nails (and / or toenails), e.g., children, young babies, infants, toddlers, toddlers, elderly people, people who need to wear corrective glasses, and / or similar people.

[0074] FIG. 5c illustrates a given light assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, namely a nail polish (505) lid (essentially a paint brush). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion of the nail polish (505) lid to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the nail polish (505) lid; additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0075] FIG. 5d illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely an eyelash curling tool (507). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion of the eyelash curling tool (507) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the eyelash curling tool (507); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0076] FIG. 5e illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a spray bottle (509). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the neck portion of the spray bottle (509) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the spray bottle (509); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0077] In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may also be wrapped around the head portion of the spray bottle (509) to enable a removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the spray bottle (509).

[0078] FIG. 5f illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely scissors (511). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the handle portion of the scissors (511) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the scissors (511); additionally, the light-module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0079] In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may also be wrapped around the elongated portion of the scissors (511) to enable a removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the scissors (511).

[0080] FIG. 5g illustrates a given article, namely a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a shear (cutter) (513). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion of the shear (cutter) (513) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the shear (cutter) (513); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction.

[0081] In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may also be wrapped around the handle portion of the shear (cutter) (513) to enable a removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the shear (cutter) (513).

[0082] FIG. 5h illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely (cutting) pliers (515). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion (and / or handle portion) of the (cutting) pliers (515) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the (cutting) pliers (515); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0083] FIG. 5i illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely (gripping) pliers (517). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion (and / or handle portion) of the (gripping) pliers (517) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the (gripping) pliers (517); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0084] FIG. 5j illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, i.e., an elongated handheld tool (519), e.g., (manual) screwdriver, chisel, awl, letter cutter, and / or similar. In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion (and / or handle) of the elongated handheld tool (519) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the elongated handheld tool (519); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0085] FIG. 5k illustrates a given article, namely a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a wrench (521). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion (and / or handle) of the wrench (521) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the wrench (521); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0086] FIG. 5L illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a saw (523). In some embodiments, the saw (523) may be a manual (or electric) saw. In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the light assembly (100) may pass through a hole (opening) within the saw (523) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the saw (523); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0087] In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may also be wrapped around the handle (and / or elongated member) portion of the saw (523) to enable a removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the saw (523).

[0088] FIG. 5m illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a drill (525). In some embodiments, the drill (525) may be an electric (or manual) drill. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion (handle portion, neck portion, and / or head portion) of the drill (525) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the drill (525); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0089] FIG. 5n illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely, glasses (527) (e.g., but not limited to, corrective glasses, reading glasses, sunglasses, protective glasses, eye loops and / or similar items). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion (and / or frame) of the glasses (527) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the glasses (527); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction. In this way, the lighting assembly (100) can be converted into a reading light.

[0090] FIGS. 5o and FIGS. 5p illustrate a given lighting assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a cap (529) (e.g., but not limited to, a baseball cap). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion (and / or through hole) of the cap (529) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the cap (529); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction. In this way, the lighting assembly (100) may be converted into a headlamp. FIGS. 50 and FIGS. 5p illustrate such a cap (529) having a removablely attached lighting assembly (100) seen from two different viewing angles.

[0091] FIG. 5q illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a door handle-or-knob (531). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated portion of the door handle-or-knob (531) (or to which the door handle-or-knob (531) is attached) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the door handle-or-knob (531); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction, for example, a lock (532) for the corresponding door (this may make it easier to use the corresponding lock (532) in the dark). In some embodiments, the door-handle-or-knob (531) may be a door handle, door knob, door lever, or similar for interacting with a given door.

[0092] FIG. 5r illustrates a given light assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely a door handle-or-knob (531). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the light assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated member portion of the door handle-or-knob (531) (or to which the door handle-or-knob (531) is attached) to enable the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the door handle-or-knob (531); additionally, the light module (101) end of the light assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction, for example, a lock (532) for the corresponding door. In some embodiments, the door-handle-or-knob (531) may be a door handle, door knob, door lever, or similar for interacting with a given door.

[0093] FIG. 5s illustrates a given article, namely a given lighting assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a vehicle (533). In some embodiments, at least one portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated member (535) portion of the vehicle (533) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the vehicle (533). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction, to be used as a flashlight, vehicle headlight, taillight, and / or to make the user (occupant) of the vehicle (533) more visible (e.g., at night or in the dark, to a non-limiting extent). In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be a vehicle in which a user (e.g., a person and / or occupant) is riding. In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be a unicycle, bicycle, tricycle, four-wheeled bicycle, scooter, and / or similar. In some embodiments, any wheels of the vehicle (533) may be replaced with sleds, skis, skids, and / or tracks. In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be driven by a person (passenger), driven by a battery and electric motor, driven by solar power and an electric motor, driven by wind power, driven by combustion fuel and an engine, a combination thereof, and / or driven in a similar manner. In some embodiments, the slender member (535) may be a slender member part of the vehicle (533), e.g., but not limited to, a part of the following: a frame, tube, wire, handlebar, stem, fork, down tube, top tube, seat tube, seat stay, chain stay, spoke, fender, part thereof, combination thereof, and / or similar. For example, refer to Fig. 5s.

[0094] FIG. 5t illustrates a given article, namely a given lighting assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a vehicle (533). In some embodiments, at least one portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated member (535) portion of the vehicle (533) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the vehicle (533). In some embodiments, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction, to be used as a flashlight, vehicle headlight, taillight, and / or to make the user (occupant) of the vehicle (533) more visible (e.g., at night or in the dark, to a non-limiting extent). In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be a vehicle in which a user (e.g., a person and / or occupant) is riding. In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be a scooter, a unicycle, a bicycle, a tricycle, a four-wheeled bicycle, and / or similar. In some embodiments, any wheel of the vehicle (533) may be replaced with sleds, skis, skids, and / or tracks. In some embodiments, the vehicle (533) may be driven by a person (passenger), by a battery and an electric motor, by solar power and an electric motor, by wind power, by combustion fuel and an engine, a combination thereof, and / or driven in a similar manner. In some embodiments, the slender member (535) may be a slender member portion of the vehicle (533), e.g., but not limited to, a portion of the following: a handle, a handle grip, an upper steering column, a lower steering column, a head tube, a deck, a clamp, a frame, a tube, a wire, a handlebar, a stem, a fork, a down tube, a top tube, a seat tube, a seat stay, a chain stay, a spoke, a fender, a portion thereof, a combination thereof, and / or similar. For example, refer to FIG. 5t.

[0095] FIG. 5u illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) that is removablely attached to a given article, namely, animal equipment (537) (or equipment (537) for use on animal(s)). It should be noted that in FIG. 5u, only a portion of the animal equipment (537) may be illustrated. In some embodiments, the animal equipment (537) may be selected from at least one of the following: a collar, a leash, a soft leash, a collar, a harness, a rein, a reins, a saddle, a saddlebag, a stirrup, a strap, a saddle strap, a yoke, a muzzle, a portion thereof, and / or a similar. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated member (539) portion of the animal equipment (537) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the animal equipment (537). In some embodiments, the end of the lighting module (101) of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction, to be used as a flashlight, and / or to make a given animal more visible (e.g., without limitation, at night or in the dark). In some embodiments, a removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the slender member (539) of the animal equipment (537) may make nighttime walks of the given animal (pet) safer. In some embodiments, the given animal (pet) to which the animal equipment (537) can be used may be selected from the following: vertebrates, mammals, dogs, cats, horses, livestock, reptiles, birds, primates, humans and / or similar animals. In some embodiments, the given animal may be a pet. In some embodiments, the slender member (539) may be a portion of the slender member of the animal equipment (537). In some embodiments, the slender member (539) may be a slender member part of an animal equipment (537) that may be flexible, bendable, and / or similar.

[0096] FIG. 5v illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, namely a portable mirror (541) (or hairbrush). In some embodiments, at least one portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around the elongated member portion of the portable mirror (541) (or hairbrush) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the portable mirror (541) (or hairbrush); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction.

[0097] FIG. 5w illustrates two cosmetic compact cases (543) (or purses (543)) (one rectangular and the other circular) or similar placed side by side, wherein each case has its own lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to the given cosmetic compact case (543) (or purse (543)) or similar. In some embodiments, at least one portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around a portion of the cosmetic compact case (543) (or purse (543)) or similar to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the cosmetic compact case (543) (or purse (543)) or similar; additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to illuminate in a desired direction.

[0098] FIG. 5x illustrates two smartphones (545) (or tablet computers (545)) or similar placed side by side, wherein each smartphone has its own lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to the given smartphones (545) (or tablet computers (545)) or similar. In some embodiments, at least one portion of the self-supporting elongated member (203) portion of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around a portion of the smartphones (545) (or tablet computers (545)) or similar to enable removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the smartphones (545) (or tablet computers (545)) or similar; Additionally, the lighting-module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) can be articulated to illuminate the user's face in a desired direction, for example, without limitation (for example, if the user wants to photograph themselves using a given smartphone (545) [or tablet (545)] and their face is well illuminated).

[0099] FIG. 5y illustrates a given lighting assembly (100) removablely attached to a given article, namely a nail clipper (547) (with a function similar to scissors). In some embodiments, a self-supporting elongated portion (203) of the lighting assembly (100) may be wrapped around an elongated portion (e.g., a handle) of the nail clipper (547) to enable the removable attachment of the lighting assembly (100) to the nail clipper (547); additionally, the lighting module (101) end of the lighting assembly (100) may be articulated to direct light in a desired direction. In some embodiments, the removable attachment of the light assembly (100) to the nail clipper (503) can assist in the task (application) of trimming nails (and / or toenails) without cutting the skin and / or causing harm to the person trimming nails (and / or toenails) because light can be directed from the light assembly (100) to a given target work area, particularly for people with small and / or soft nails (and / or toenails), e.g., children, young babies, infants, toddlers, toddlers, elderly people, people who need to wear corrective glasses, and / or similar people.

[0100] In some embodiments, but not limited to, with respect to a given article to which a given lighting assembly (100), such as the articles shown in FIGS. 5a through 5y, can be removablely attached, the given article may be selected from the following: hand tools, marking tools, pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, brushes, makeup brushes, nail clippers, lids of nail polish containers, eyelash color, spray bottles, cutting tools, scissors, shears, pliers, screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches, saws, power tools, drills, glasses, sunglasses, hats, caps, door handles, door knobs, door levers, vehicles, bicycles, scooters, equipment for animals, collars, leashes, soft leashes, collars, harnesses, reins, reins, saddles, saddlebags, stirrups, straps, saddle straps, yoke, muzzles, portable mirrors, cosmetic compact cases, wallets, smartphones, tablet computers, slender members, frame members, tubes (tubular members), wires, parts thereof, combinations thereof, and / or similar items.

[0101] FIG. 6a is a schematic block diagram illustrating a plurality of lighting assemblies (100) of different sizes (dimensions) for a total length and / or a total width (diameter [gauge]). In some embodiments, once a given lighting assembly (100) is manufactured, its total length and / or its total width (diameter [gauge]) may be at least one of the following: fixed, finite, predetermined, non-variable, a combination thereof, and / or similar. However, two or more different lighting assemblies (100) may be manufactured such that their total lengths and / or total widths (diameters [gauges]) may differ, but otherwise may still be fixed, finite, predetermined, non-variable, a combination thereof, and / or similar.

[0102] In some embodiments, a given lighting assembly (100) may be manufactured to have a full length selected from the following: twenty-four (24) inches to eight (8) inches when intended application cases are for removable attachment to portable and / or wearable articles (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5a through 5y)—longer or shorter than this range may not be desirable for these application cases.

[0103] In some embodiments, a given lighting assembly (100) may be manufactured to have a full length selected from the following: eighteen (18) inches to twelve (12) inches when intended application cases are for removable attachment to portable and / or wearable articles (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5a through 5y)—longer or shorter than this range may not be desirable for these application cases.

[0104] In some embodiments, a given lighting assembly (100) may be manufactured to have an overall outer diameter (width) selected from the following: one-eighth (1 / 8[0.125]) inch to three-eighth (3 / 8[0.375]) inch when intended application cases are for removable attachment to portable and / or wearable articles (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5a through 5y)—wider or thinner than this range may not be desirable for these application cases.

[0105] FIG. 6b is a schematic block diagram illustrating the end portions of a plurality of different lighting modules (101) of a plurality of different lighting assemblies (100). In FIG. 6b, only the end portions of the different lighting modules (101) of the plurality of different lighting assemblies (100) may be illustrated; that is, FIG. 6b does not focus on illustrating portions of covers (sheaths) (105) capable of covering each of the different self-supporting elongated members (203) of the plurality of different lighting assemblies (100). At least one purpose of FIG. 6b may be to show the relationships between the ways in which a cover (sheath) (105) can cover at least a portion of a given lighting module (101) in various embodiments of the lighting assemblies (100).

[0106] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 6b, in some embodiments, in the first embodiment (601), the cover (sheath) (105) may completely cover all of the side walls of the lighting module (101), that is, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover the entire lighting module (101) except for the area of ​​the lighting module (101) that emits light (from the light source(s) (301). In some embodiments, in the first embodiment (601), a portion of the cover (sheath) (105) may extend past the corresponding end of the lighting module (101) that emits light (from the light source(s) (301) at a specific end. In some embodiments, in the first embodiment (601), the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least a portion of the interface (307) of the corresponding lighting module (101) to form a protrusion (107) on an external position of the cover (sheath) (105).

[0107] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 6b, in some embodiments, in the second embodiment (603), the cover (sheath) (105) may completely cover the side walls of the lighting module (101), that is, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover the entire lighting module (101) except for the area of ​​the lighting module (101) that emits light (from the light source(s) (301). In some embodiments, in the second embodiment (603), a portion of the cover (sheath) (105) may extend to (but not beyond) the corresponding end of the lighting module (101) that emits light (from the light source(s) (301) at a specific end. In some embodiments, in the second embodiment (603), the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least a portion of the interface (307) of the corresponding lighting module (101) to form a protrusion (107) on an external position of the cover (sheath) (105).

[0108] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 6b, in some embodiments, in the third embodiment (605), the cover (sheath) (105) may completely cover most, rather than all, of the side walls of the lighting module (101), that is, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover most, rather than all, of the lighting module (101), and the area of ​​the lighting module (101) emitting light (from the light source(s) (301) may remain without the cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, in the third embodiment (605), a portion of the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least most of the outer side walls of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, in the third embodiment (605), the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least a portion of the interface (307) of the corresponding lighting module (101) to form a protrusion (107) on an external location of the cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, the first embodiment (601), the second embodiment (603), and / or the third embodiment (605) may support the cover (sheath) (105) covering at least most of the external (sidewall) of the given lighting module (101).

[0109] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 6b, in some embodiments, in the fourth embodiment (607), the cover (sheath) (105) may completely cover at least a portion of the side walls of the lighting module (101), that is, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least a portion of the lighting module (101), and the area of ​​the lighting module (101) emitting light (from the light source(s) (301) may remain without the cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, in the fourth embodiment (607), a portion of the cover (sheath) (105) may cover a portion of the outer side walls of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, in the fourth embodiment (607), a portion of the cover (sheath) (105) may cover a portion of the outer side walls of the lighting module (101), e.g., less than half. In some embodiments, in the fourth embodiment (607), the cover (sheath) (105) may not cover at least a portion of the interface (307) of the corresponding lighting module (101), so there may be no protrusion (107) on the outer position of the cover (sheath) (105) in the fourth embodiment (607).

[0110] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 6b, in some embodiments, in the fifth embodiment (609), the cover (sheath) (105) may extend to and be in contact with the end end of the light-emitting light-module (101) that is positioned apart from the end end of the light-emitting light-module (101). In some embodiments, in the fifth embodiment (609), the cover (sheath) (105) may not cover the light-module (101). In some embodiments, in the fifth embodiment (609), the cover (sheath) (105) may not cover any external part of the light-module (101). In some embodiments, in the fifth embodiment (609), the cover (sheath) (105) may not cover at least a portion of the interface (307) of the corresponding lighting module (101), so that there may be no protrusion (107) on the outer position of the cover (sheath) (105) in the fourth embodiment (607).

[0111] FIG. 6c illustrates a schematic block diagram of one end portion (a portion of one end portion of a given lighting assembly) of a lighting assembly (100) (lighting (100) having an adjustable tail for articles) showing only a portion of the tail having a lighting module (101) end and an attached cover (sheath) (105) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The end portion opposite the lighting assembly (100) (i.e., the other end of the cover [sheath] (105) without the lighting module (101)) is not illustrated in FIG. 6c. In some embodiments, the diameter (611) of the lighting module (101) may be equal to or greater than the diameter (613) of the cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100), the diameter (613) of the cover (sheath) (105) may be smaller than (or equal to) the diameter (611) of the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover the outer surfaces (204) of the self-supporting elongated member (203), but may cover only a portion of the lighting module (101) or not cover it. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may cover at least almost all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) that would have been visible to an external observer without the use of the cover (sheath) (105), but may cover only a portion of the lighting module (101) or not cover it. In some embodiments, the cover (sheath) (105) may be in physical contact (communication) with the lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the interface (307) and / or port (311) may be located on an outer sidewall portion (region) of the lighting module (101) and / or accessible therefrom. In some embodiments, the interface (307) may be interfaced by twisting one end of the lighting module (101) in the opposite direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) to the other end of the lighting module (101) (the twisting motion of such interface (307) is also illustrated in FIG. 9).

[0112] FIGS. 7a through 7i illustrate various conventional lighting devices that are different from the lighting assembly (100).

[0113] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an essentially identical prior art lighting device (701) having a light source (703) separated from its power source within a base member (707) via a flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (701), the light source (703) is located in one end-end region, and the base member (707) having its power source inside is located in the other end-end region, and the flexible neck (709) connects the light source (703) to the base member (707). The flexible neck (709) is elongated, flexible, and houses the electronics of the lighting device (701), such as wires and / or cables.

[0114] The lighting device (701) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (701), there are electronic devices, such as wires and / or cables, inside the flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (701), the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (701). On the other hand, the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to the power source (305). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the length of the lighting module (101) may be selected from three (3) inches to one-half (0.5) inches, and the remainder of the length of the lighting assembly (100) is for a self-supporting slender member (203) that may have a length selected from five (5) inches to twenty-three and one-half (23.5) inches.

[0115] Second, in the lighting device (701), the electronic enclosures have varying diameters, namely, the flexible neck (709) (having the electronic) is narrower than both the light source (703) and the base member (707), and the light source (703) is narrower than the base member (707). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) (the only component having the electronic) has a uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable diameter and / or similar diameter (except perhaps the interface (307), the protrusion (107), and / or the port (311). In the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) enclosure (309) has a diameter that is at least substantially (mostly) uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable, and / or similar diameter.

[0116] Third, in the lighting device (701), with respect to the overall length of the lighting device (701), the outer diameter varies significantly along the entire length, having the diameter of the light source (703) which is wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709), and the diameter of the base member (707) which is wider than the diameter of the light source (703) and also wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), with respect to the overall length, the outer diameter is fixed, constant, consistent, and / or does not vary along at least most (more than half) of the entire length.

[0117] Fourth, in the lighting device (701), the entire lighting device (701) can be vertically self-supported by its support member (707), that is, the bottom of the base member (707) can be placed on the top of a flat substrate (such as a tabletop) and the rest of the lighting device (701) can be maintained in a vertically upright self-supported state by the base member (707). On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) does not have an equivalent base structure, that is, the end of the lighting assembly (100) cannot be placed on the top of a flat surface in a state where the rest of the body is maintained in a vertically upright state—if one attempts to do so, the lighting assembly (100) will simply fall over.

[0118] Fifth, in the lighting device (701), the base-member (707) occupying one end portion positioned opposite the light source (703) cannot be bent, curved, and / or articulated; rather, the base-member (707) is completely rigid and slender. On the other hand, the end portion positioned opposite the light source module (101) in the lighting assembly (100) can be bent, curved, and / or articulated.

[0119] Sixth, in the lighting device (701), the cover (sheath) covers only the flexible neck (709) and does not cover the light source (703) or the base member (707) (and the power source). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most to all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and can also cover at least partially to most of the lighting module (101).

[0120] FIG. 7c illustrates a conventional lighting device (711) having a light source (703) separated from its power source within a base member (707) through both a flexible neck (709) region and a retractable neck (705) region. In the lighting device (711), the light source (703) is located in one end-end region, and the base member (707) having its power source inside is located in the other end-end region, and then the flexible neck (709) and the retractable neck (705) connect the light source (703) to the base member (707). The flexible neck (709) is attached to the light source (703) at one end-end and connected to the retractable neck (705) at the other end-end of the flexible neck (709). The retractable neck (705) is attached to the flexible neck (709) at one end of the retractable neck (705) and to the base member (707) at the other end of the retractable neck (705). The retractable neck (705) is a linear member configured to extend or contract. Thus, the total length of the lighting device (711) is variable.

[0121] The lighting device (711) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (711), there are electronic devices, such as wires and / or cables, inside the flexible neck (709) and the retractable neck (705). In the lighting device (711), the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (711). On the other hand, the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to the power source (305). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0122] Second, in the lighting device (711), the electronic enclosures have varying diameters, namely, the flexible neck (709) (which has the electronic) is thinner than both the light source (703) and the base member (707), and the light source (703) is wider than the base member (707). In the lighting device (711), the diameter of the flexible neck (705) is narrower than both the diameter of the light source (703) and the diameter of the base member (707). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) (the only component having the electronic) has a uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable diameter and / or similar one (except perhaps the interface (307), the protrusion (107), and / or port (311). In the lighting assembly (100), the lighting-module (101) enclosure (309) has a diameter that is at least substantially (mostly) uniform, constant, consistent, and unchanging, and / or similar.

[0123] Third, in the lighting device (711), with respect to the overall length of the lighting device (711), the outer diameter varies significantly along the entire length, having the diameter of the base member (707) which is wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709), and the diameter of the light source (703) which is wider than the diameter of the base member (707) and also wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709). And, the diameter of the retractable neck (705) has other different diameters. On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), with respect to the overall length, the outer diameter is constant, consistent, and / or does not vary along at least most (more than half) of the overall length.

[0124] Fourth, in the lighting device (711), the entire lighting device (711) can be vertically self-supported by its support member (707), that is, the bottom of the base member (707) can be placed on the top of a flat substrate (such as a tabletop) and the rest of the lighting device (711) can be maintained in a vertically upright self-supported state by its base member (707). On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) does not have an equivalent base structure, that is, the end of the lighting assembly (100) cannot be placed on the top of a flat surface in a state where the rest of the light assembly is maintained in a vertically upright state—if one attempts to do so, the lighting assembly (100) will simply fall over.

[0125] Fifth, in the lighting device (711), the base-member (707) occupying one end portion positioned opposite the light source (703) cannot be bent, curved, and / or articulated; rather, the base-member (707) is completely rigid and slender. On the other hand, the end portion positioned opposite the light source module (101) in the lighting assembly (100) can be bent, curved, and / or articulated.

[0126] Sixth, in the lighting device (711), the cover (sheath) covers only the flexible neck (709) and does not cover the light source (703) or the base member (707) (and the power source). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most to all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and can also cover at least partially to most of the lighting module (101).

[0127] Seventh, in the lighting device (711), the flexible-neck (709) region occupies only a small portion of the total length of the lighting device (711). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the self-supporting-elongated-member (203) occupies most of the total length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0128] Eighth, the lighting device (711) has a variable length due to its retractable neck (705). On the other hand, the total length of the lighting assembly (100) is fixed, finite, predetermined, and / or non-variable.

[0129] FIG. 7d illustrates a conventional lighting device (721) having a light source (703) separated from its power source within a base member (707) via a flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (721), the light source (703) is located in one end portion, and the base member (707) having its power source inside is located in the other end portion, and the flexible neck (709) connects the light source (703) to the base member (707). The flexible neck (709) is elongated and flexible and houses the electronic devices of the lighting device (721), such as wires and / or cables.

[0130] The lighting device (721) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (721), there are electronic devices, such as wires and / or cables, inside the flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (721), the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (721). On the other hand, the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to the power source (305). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0131] Second, in the lighting device (721), the electronic enclosure has varying widths, that is, the flexible neck (709) (which has the electronic) is narrower than both the light source (703) and the base member (707). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) (the only component having the electronic) has a uniform, constant, consistent, and non-variable diameter, and / or something similar (except perhaps the interface (307), the protrusion (107), and / or the port (311)). In the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) enclosure (309) has a diameter that is at least substantially (mostly) uniform, constant, consistent, and non-variable, and / or something similar.

[0132] Third, in the lighting device (721), with respect to the overall length of the lighting device (721), the outer width varies significantly over the entire length, such that the width of the flexible neck (709) is narrower than the widths of both the light source (703) and the base member (707). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), with respect to the overall length, the outer diameter is constant, consistent, and / or does not vary along at least most (more than half) of the overall length.

[0133] Fourth, in the lighting device (721), the base-member (707) occupying one end portion positioned opposite the light source (703) cannot be bent, folded, and / or articulated; rather, the base-member (707) is completely rigid and slender. On the other hand, the end portion positioned opposite the light source module (101) in the lighting assembly (100) can be bent, folded, and / or articulated.

[0134] Fifth, in the lighting device (721), the cover (sheath) covers only the flexible neck (709) and does not cover the light source (703) or the base member (707) (and the power source). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most to all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and can also cover at least partially to most of the lighting module (101).

[0135] FIG. 7e illustrates a conventional lighting device (731) having a light source (703) separated from a clamp (733) via a flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (731), the light source (703) is located in one end portion and the clamp (733) is located in the other end portion, and the flexible neck (709) connects the light source (703) to the clamp (733). The flexible neck (709) is elongated and flexible and houses the electronics of the lighting device (731), such as wires and / or cables. This clamp (733) can be clamped to a table, desk, or shelf. Additionally, a power cable having a plug attached to an electrical outlet (receptacle) passes through or is attached to the clamp (733).

[0136] The lighting device (731) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (731), there are electronic devices, such as wires and / or cables, inside the flexible neck (709). In the lighting device (731), the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (731). On the other hand, the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to the power source (305). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0137] Second, in the lighting device (731), the electronic enclosures have varying diameters, namely, the flexible neck (709) (which has the electronic) is narrower than both the light source (703) and the clamp (733), and the light source (703) is narrower than the clamp (733). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) (the only component having the electronic) has a uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable diameter and / or similar diameter (except perhaps the interface (307), the protrusion (107), and / or the port (311). In the lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) enclosure (309) has a diameter that is at least substantially (mostly) uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable, and / or similar diameter.

[0138] Third, in the lighting device (731), with respect to the overall length of the lighting device (731), the outer diameter varies significantly along the entire length, having a diameter of the light source (703) that is wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709), and a width of the clamp (733) that is wider than the diameter of the light source (703) and also wider than the diameter of the flexible neck (709). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), with respect to the overall length, the outer diameter is constant, consistent, and / or does not vary along at least most (more than half) of the entire length.

[0139] Fourth, in the lighting device (731), the entire lighting device (731) can be vertically self-supported by the clamp (733) when attached to any structure (e.g., a desk, table, or shelf). On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) does not have an equivalent clamp structure, that is, the end portion of the lighting assembly (100) cannot be placed on the top of a flat surface while the rest of the portion is kept vertically upright—if one attempts to do so, the lighting assembly (100) will simply fall over.

[0140] Fifth, in the lighting device (731), the two main halves of the clamp (733) occupying one end portion positioned opposite the light source (703) cannot be bent, folded, and / or articulated; rather, the two main halves of the clamp (733) are completely rigid and slender. On the other hand, the end portion positioned opposite the light source-module (101) in the lighting assembly (100) can be bent, folded, and / or articulated.

[0141] Sixth, in the lighting device (731), the cover (sheath) covers only the flexible neck (709) and does not cover the light source (703) or the base member (707) (and the power source). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most to all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and can also cover at least partially to most of the lighting module (101).

[0142] FIG. 7f illustrates a conventional lighting device (741) having two different opposite light sources, namely a first light source (743) and a second light source (745), separated from each other by two different flexible neck (747) sections and one rigid intermediate section (749). The single intermediate section (749) is elongated, rigid, curved, and has a predetermined fixed, finite, and non-variable length. Each of the two opposite end sections of the intermediate section (749) is attached to one of the two flexible neck (747) sections. Then, each of the two flexible neck (747) sections ends at one of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745). The power supply is housed in a single intermediate section (749) so that wires (cables) can reach and connect to each of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745), respectively, from the power supply within the intermediate section (749) and pass through each of the two different flexible necks (747) completely. Each of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745), has its own on / off button that is not covered by one of the two different flexible neck (747) sections.

[0143] The lighting device (741) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (741) of the prior art, there are electronic devices, such as wires and / or cables, inside two different (and separate) flexible-neck (747) sections. In the lighting device (741) of the prior art, the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (741). On the other hand, the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to a power source (305) (and any other power source). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged and occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100). In contrast, in the prior art lighting device (741), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged along the entire length of the prior art lighting device (741).

[0144] Second, in a conventional lighting device (741), the electronic enclosures have varying diameters, namely, the (two) flexible necks (747) (parts) (having the electronic) are narrower than both of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745), and are narrower than the middle part (749). Also, the width of the middle part (749) is wider than the width of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745). On the other hand, in a lighting assembly (100), the lighting module (101) (the only component having the electronic) has a uniform, constant, consistent, non-variable diameter and / or similar one (except perhaps the interface (307), the protrusion (107), and / or port (311). In the lighting assembly (100), the lighting-module (101) enclosure (309) has a diameter that is at least substantially (mostly) uniform, constant, consistent, and unchanging, and / or similar.

[0145] Third, in a conventional lighting device (741), with respect to the overall length of the lighting device (741), the outer width varies significantly along the entire length such that the width of the (two) flexible-neck (747) (parts) is narrower than the width of both of the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745), and narrower than the middle part (749). On each part (region) of the conventional lighting device (741), the width (diameter) varies along the length of the given part (region). For example, the width (diameter) varies along the following lengths: the first light source (743), the second light source (745), the two flexible-neck (747) parts, the middle part (749), and / or combinations thereof. On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), with respect to its overall length, its outer diameter is constant, consistent, and / or does not vary along at least most (more than half) of its overall length. In some embodiments, in the lighting assembly (100), the diameter (width) of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and / or its cover (sheath) (105) may be (at least substantially [most]) uniform, constant, consistent, unvariable, and / or similar.

[0146] Fourth, in a conventional lighting device (741), the middle portion (749) that occupies the middle portion of the entire length of the conventional lighting device (741) cannot be bent, curved, and / or articulated; rather, the middle portion (749) is completely rigid, slender, and fixedly curved. On the other hand, the middle portion (region) of the lighting assembly (100), which may be part of a self-supporting slender member (203), can be bent, curved, and / or articulated.

[0147] Fifth, in a conventional lighting device (741), the flexible cover (sheath) covers only the two separate, different flexible-neck (747) portions and does not cover the two lights, namely the first light source (743) and the second light source (745), nor does it cover the intermediate portion (749) (and its power source). On the other hand, in a lighting assembly (100), the cover (sheath) (105) covers at least most to all of the self-supporting elongated member (203) and can also cover at least partially to most of the lighting module (101).

[0148] Sixth, the lighting device (741) of the prior art has two different, separate, opposite-facing lights, namely a first light source (743) and a second light source (745), respectively. On the other hand, in some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) may have only one (one) single lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the one (one) single lighting module (101) may include one or more light sources (301); however, it should be noted that these one or more light sources (301) are not lights placed opposite each other.

[0149] Seventh, the lighting device (741) of the prior art has two different, separate, and oppositely positioned flexible neck (747) parts separated from each other by an intermediate part (749).

[0150] On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) may have only one (1) single self-supporting elongated member (203); and in the embodiments, when the single (1) self-supporting elongated member (203) may include two or more (parallel) wires, these two or more wires are not separated from each other by any structure similar to the middle part (749) of the lighting device (741) of the prior art.

[0151] FIG. 7g illustrates a conventional lighting device (751) which is an LED (light-emitting diode) lighting strip, which is a strip of elongated-flexible members (753) having a plurality of LEDs (755) arranged along the length of the elongated-flexible members (753) at generally predetermined and fixed intervals (spaced apart).

[0152] The lighting device (751) of the prior art differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the lighting device (751) of the prior art, there are electronic devices such as wires, cables, and / or LEDs along the entire length of and / or inside the lighting device (751) (flexible-slender-member (753)). In the lighting device (751) of the prior art, the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (751). On the other hand, the self-supporting-slender-member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting-slender-member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to the power source (305). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0153] Second, the entire length of the prior art lighting device (751) (flexible-slender member (753)) is not self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting slender member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported. No part, region, and / or section of any length of the prior art lighting device (751) (flexible-slender member (753)) is self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting slender member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported.

[0154] Third, the conventional lighting device (751) has a plurality of LEDs (755) that are uniformly and consistently arranged along the length of the conventional lighting device (751) (flexible-elongated member (753). On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) does not have a plurality of lights (light sources) that are uniformly and consistently arranged along the length of the lighting assembly (100). Additionally, light emitted from the conventional lighting device (751) is emitted in a direction different from the light emitted by the lighting assembly (100). The conventional lighting device (751) emits light in a direction orthogonal to its length and does so along its entire length; whereas the lighting assembly (100) emits light only from one of its end portions and does not emit light along its length or from the other end portion.

[0155] FIGS. 7h and 7i illustrate essentially identical prior art lighting devices (761), i.e., endoscopes, having a main (longest) member which is an elongated-flexible member (763), a video-and-lighting (765) attached to one end of the elongated-flexible member (763), and an opposite end of the elongated-flexible member (763) attached to some kind of screen (767) and / or display (767). The video-and-lighting (765) emits light and also captures video images. Wire(s), cable(s), and / or optical fiber(s) are extended along the entire length of the elongated-flexible member (763) to provide power to the video-and-lighting (765) and to transmit video images from the video-and-lighting (765) back to the screen (767) and / or display (767). Endoscopes (761) are used to illuminate and image hard-to-reach places such as inside the bodies of animals, during surgery, inside machines, inside pipes, inside wall assemblies, and / or similar places.

[0156] The prior art lighting device (761) differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several aspects. First, in the prior art lighting device (761), electronic devices such as wires, cables, and / or optical fibers are present along the entire length of and / or inside the prior art lighting device (761) (slender-flexible-member (763)). In the prior art lighting device (761), the electronic devices extend across the entire width of the lighting device (761). On the other hand, the self-supporting slender-member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) has no electronic devices at all; and / or the self-supporting slender-member (203) within the lighting assembly (100) does not carry any current and is never operably connected to a power source (305) (and any other power source). In the lighting assembly (100), the electronic devices are symmetrically arranged to occupy only one end portion of the entire lighting assembly (100), where there are no electronic devices at all along most of the entire length of the lighting assembly (100).

[0157] Second, the entire length of the prior art lighting device (761) (slender-flexible-member (763)) is not self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting slender-member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported. No part, region, and / or section of any length of the prior art lighting device (761) (slender-flexible-member (763)) is self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting slender-member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported.

[0158] Third, the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is more flexible than the elongated flexible member (763) of the prior art lighting device (761). For example, the bending radius of the elongated flexible member (763) is typically selected from a bending radius of 2.5 inches to 4.5 inches for a given prior art lighting device (761). On the other hand, the bending radius of the self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100)) may be smaller than 2.5 inches, that is, the self-supporting elongated member (203) is more flexible than the elongated flexible member (763).

[0159] Fourth, in some prior art lighting devices (761), the video-and-lighting (765) emits light simultaneously in at least two orthogonal (and / or vertical) directions. In contrast, in the lighting assembly (100), the emitted light exists in only one (single) direction at any given time. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not emit light simultaneously in multiple directions at once. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not emit light simultaneously in orthogonal (vertical) directions at once.

[0160] Fifth, the lighting device (761) of the prior art has a camera (e.g., video-and-lighting (765)); whereas, the lighting assembly (100) has no camera(s). In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not have any cameras and / or similars.

[0161] Sixth, the lighting device (761) of the prior art has a screen (display) (767) and / or is configured to have a video image from the video-and-lighting (765) displayed on such a screen (display) (767). On the other hand, the lighting assembly (100) does not have any screen(s) (display(s)). In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not include any screen(s) (display(s)) and / or similar. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not generate any video image for display on the screen(s) (display(s)) and / or similar.

[0162] FIG. 8a illustrates a portion of the end of a conventional electric fishing rod (800) having a light source (801) attached to the end. Conventional electric fishing rods (800) are intended to pull wires and / or cables through walls, conduits, pipes, and similar things. Wires and / or cables pulled by conventional electric fishing rods (800) can apply a significant load to the conventional electric fishing rods (800). The pulling load capacity for the conventional electric fishing rods (800) may be in the range of 300 pounds (lbs.) to 750 pounds (lbs.). The rod (803) portion of the given prior art electric fishing rod (800) is often made of a glass fiber reinforced polyester core (or similar) having a protective polypropylene coating (or similar), which means that the prior art electric fishing rods (800) have some limited flexibility but cannot be self-supported in the same way as the self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100); that is, the prior art electric fishing rod (800) cannot be bent into a given shape (e.g., having one or more angles in the corresponding bent shape), cannot have a self-supporting resulting shape, and cannot maintain a resulting shape. Let us look again at FIGS. 4a through 4c and FIGS. 5a through 5y, which illustrate the self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100)) in various different bent configurations.

[0163] FIG. 8b illustrates the middle section (region) of three different prior art electric fishing rods (800), each prior art electric fishing rod (800) having a different outer diameter, namely, a 1 / 4 (0.25) inch outer diameter rod (803a), a 3 / 16 (0.1875) inch outer diameter rod (803b), and a 5 / 32 (0.15625) inch outer diameter rod (803c). It should be noted that the reference number suffixes "a", "b", and "c" for the rod (803) sections are merely for distinguishing rod (803) sections of different diameters. It should be noted that the 1 / 4 (0.25) inch outer diameter rod (803a) has a minimum bending radius of 4.5 inches (which is its maximum flexibility). It should be noted that the 1 / 4 (0.25) inch outer diameter bar (803a) can withstand a maximum load of 750 pounds (lbs.). It should be noted that the 3 / 16 (0.1875) inch outer diameter bar (803b) has a minimum bending radius of 3 inches (which is its maximum flexibility). It should be noted that the 3 / 16 (0.1875) inch outer diameter bar (803b) can withstand a maximum load of 500 pounds (lbs.). It should be noted that the 5 / 32 (0.15625) inch outer diameter bar (803c) has a minimum bending radius of 2.5 inches (which is its maximum flexibility). It should be noted that the 5 / 32 (0.15625) inch outer diameter bar (803c) can withstand a maximum load of 300 pounds (lbs.).

[0164] The conventional electric fishing rod (800) differs from the lighting assembly (100) in several respects. First, the rod (803) portion of the given conventional electric fishing rod (800) is very long compared to the length of the lighting assembly (100). In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) may have a total length of two (2) feet (24-inch) or less. The rod (803) portion of the given conventional electric fishing rod (800) usually has a total length (overall length) of ten (10) feet, fifteen (15) feet, twenty (20) feet, twenty-five (25) feet, or more. The relatively very long length of the conventional electric fishing rod (800) would make it impossible or impractical to use the conventional electric fishing rod (800) in the same way as the lighting assembly (100) as illustrated in FIGS. 5a through 5y. In some embodiments, the lighting assemblies (100) are too short to function as electric fishing rods.

[0165] Second, the entire length of the electric fishing rods (800) of the prior art is not self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported. No part, region, and / or section of any length of the electric fishing rods (800) of the prior art is self-supported in the same manner (context) as the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is self-supported. The electric fishing rods (800) of the prior art cannot be bent into a given shape (e.g., having one or more angles in the corresponding bent shape), cannot have a self-supporting resulting shape, and cannot maintain a resulting shape. After the conventional electric fishing rods (800) are bent, the conventional electric fishing rods (800) will attempt to return to their original unbent configuration; that is, the conventional electric fishing rods (800) will maintain the given bent configuration only when an external force acts on the conventional electric fishing rods (800) to maintain the shape. In contrast, let us look again at FIGS. 4a through 4c and FIGS. 5a through 5y, which illustrate a self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100)) that is self-supported in various different bent configurations.

[0166] Third, the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (100) is more flexible than the rod (803) portion of the electric fishing rods (800) of the given prior art. For example, the bending radius of the rod (803) portion of the electric fishing rods (800) of the given prior art is usually selected from a bending radius of 2.5 inches to a bending radius of 4.5 inches. On the other hand, the bending radius of the self-supporting elongated member (203) (of the lighting assembly (100)) may be smaller than 2.5 inches, that is, the self-supporting elongated member (203) is more flexible than the rod (803) portion of the electric fishing rods (800) of the given prior art.

[0167] Fourth, in some prior art electric fishing rods (800), the light source (801) emits light simultaneously in at least two orthogonal (and / or perpendicular) directions. In some prior art electric fishing rods (800), the light source (801) emits light simultaneously in an omnidirectional manner toward both the front of the light source (801) and the peripheral sides of the light source (801). On the other hand, in the lighting assembly (100), the emitted light exists in only one (single) direction at any given time. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not emit light simultaneously in multiple directions at once. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) does not emit light simultaneously in orthogonal (perpendicular) directions at once. In some embodiments, the light emitted from a given lighting module (101) (light source (301)) is not omnidirectional light emission in the same manner (method) as the light source (801) of the electric fishing rods (800) of the prior art. In some embodiments, the light emitted from a given lighting module (101) (light source (301)) comes only from its end (front), and no light is emitted directly from the sides of the lighting module (101) (light source (301)).

[0168] Fifth, conventional electric fishing rods (800) are intended to pull wires and / or cables through walls, conduits, pipes, and similar things. Wires and / or cables pulled by conventional electric fishing rods (800) can apply a significant load to the conventional electric fishing rods (800). The pulling load capacity for conventional electric fishing rods (800) may range from 300 pounds (lbs.) to 750 pounds (lbs.).

[0169] On the other hand, the lighting assemblies (100) are not configured to withstand loads such as wires and / or cables, without limitation. In some embodiments, the lighting (100) (lighting assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles may not be configured to withstand any load greater than one hundred (100) pounds. In some embodiments, the lighting (100) (lighting assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for articles may not be configured to withstand any load greater than fifty (50) pounds.

[0170] Additionally, the lighting assemblies (100) are too short to function as electric fishing rods.

[0171] Sixth, the light source (801) of the given prior art electric fishing rods (800) has attachment means at its distal end for attaching to various electric fishing attachment tools such as hook tools, bullet tips, and screw tips. On the other hand, the distal end of the lighting module (101) does not have any such attachment means. In some embodiments, the distal end of the lighting module (101) may be merely for emitting light from the light source(s) (301).

[0172] Seventh, the polypropylene protective cover on the rod (803) portion of the given conventional electric fishing rod (800) does not cover any part of the light source (801). On the other hand, the cover (sheath) (105) of the given lighting assembly (100) can cover at least part or most of the lighting module (101).

[0173] It should be noted that various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) may also differ from and be distinguishable from the teachings of the prior art U.S. Utility Patent 5,385,500 (Inventor: Schmidt). For example, and without limiting the scope of the invention, various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) may not have or include at least one of the following: intended to be a toy; composed of a toy; overall shape or composition that is a toy; overall shape or composition that is a toy animal; overall shape or composition that is a toy snake; overall shape or composition that is a toy serpent; overall shape or composition that is a toy eel; overall shape or composition that is a toy worm; overall shape or composition that is a snake; overall shape or composition that is a serpent; overall shape or composition that is an eel; overall shape or composition that is a worm; overall shape or composition intended to resemble a snake, serpent, worm, eel or similar; overall shape or composition intended to resemble a toy snake, serpent, worm, eel or similar; Decorations, structures, geometric structures, parts, components, parts, regions, and / or similar things intended to resemble parts of an animal's body; decorations, structures, geometric structures, parts, components, parts, regions, and / or similar things intended to resemble an animal's eye; decorations, structures, geometric structures, parts, components, parts, regions, and / or similar things intended to resemble an animal's mouth; corrugated tubes or tubing; soft polyester batting; outer cloth shells; parts of these; combinations of these; and / or similar things.

[0174] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of a part (region) of the lighting assembly (100) may be smaller than the outer diameter of a standard AA battery. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) may not use an AA battery.

[0175] It should be noted that various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) may also differ from and be distinguishable from the teachings of the prior art U.S. Utility Patent 9,295,314 (Inventor: McClees). For example, and without limiting the scope of the invention, various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) do not have or include an item (article) storage container (configured to carry, for example, a smartphone). At least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) are not configured as an item storage container attached to a flexible tail member. At least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) are not configured to removeably store or carry various items (articles) (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., in an item holding container). At least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) include, but are not limited to, an electronic device as part of an assembly such as a lighting module (101); On the other hand, the item storage device of US Utility Patent 9,295,314 has no electronic devices at all as part of its assembly (however, some small electronic devices may be removable and transportable).

[0176] It should also be noted that various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) may differ from and be distinguishable from the teachings of the disclosed U.S. Utility Patent Application of the prior art having Patent Application Publication No. 2002 / 0118535 (Inventor: Nostrant) (Patent Application No. 09 / 794,708). For example, and without limiting the scope of the invention, various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) do not have or include at least one of the following: a stuffed doll body; a stuffed doll cover; a toy head; a stuffed doll head; a toy bear head; a toy rabbit head; a toy snake head; an overall shape configurable to resemble an animal; an overall shape configurable to resemble a toy; an overall shape configurable to resemble a toy animal; an overall shape configurable to resemble a monkey; an overall shape configurable to resemble an octopus; a configuration for shining light from the mouth of a toy animal; a configuration for shining light from an opening intended to resemble the mouth of an animal; a coil spring; a part thereof; combinations thereof; and / or similar.

[0177] It should also be noted that various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) may differ from and be distinguishable from the teachings of the disclosed U.S. Utility Patent Application of the prior art having Patent Application Publication No. 2003 / 0035285 (Inventor: Huang) (Patent Application No. 09 / 930,210). For example, and without limiting the scope of the invention, various embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) do not have or include: a mechanical clamp structure located at the opposite end of the lighting module (101) positioned apart from the end of the lighting module (101). At least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) do not include or use a mechanical clamp structure composed of a mechanical clamping assembly consisting of at least two separate parts. At least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100) do not include or use a mechanical clamp structure composed of a mechanical clamping assembly consisting of at least two separate parts located at the opposite end of the lighting module (101) positioned apart from the end of the lighting module (101). In at least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100), the outer diameter of the lighting module (101) is substantially (mostly) the same as (or less than) the outer diameter of the cover (sheath) (105) and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203). In at least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100), the outer diameter of the lighting module (101) is not substantially (significantly) larger than the outer diameter of the cover (sheath) (105) and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203). In at least some embodiments of the lighting assembly (100), the outer diameter of the lighting module (101) is not larger than the outer diameter of the cover (sheath) (105) and / or the self-supporting elongated member (203).

[0178] FIG. 9 may illustrate a schematic block diagram of a lighting assembly (100) in which the end portion positioned opposite to the end portion of the lighting module (101) may terminate at a tool (901) and / or attachment (901); or may include a tool (901) and / or attachment (901). In some embodiments, such a tool and / or attachment may be a cover (901). In some embodiments, the cover (901) may be a gripping cover (901). In some embodiments, the gripping cover (901) may be configured to be removablely stretched, fitted, and / or grabbed on the outside of the lid (903). In some embodiments, the gripping cover (901) may be made of at least substantially (mostly) at least one elastomer, such as, but not limited to, silicone, nitrile, rubber, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, synthetic plastic, combinations thereof, parts thereof, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the physical connection between the gripping cover (901) and the lid (903) may be removable. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (100) may be removablely attached to the lid (903) through the use of the gripping cover (901). In some embodiments, the lid (903) may be a lid for a container, e.g., a manicure container (905), without limitation. In some embodiments, the removable attachment of the gripping cover (901) to the lid (903) may aid in this process by enabling the user to specifically shine a light on the nails that may be intended to receive manicure and / or similar.

[0179] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 9, in some embodiments, the cover (901) may be sized, molded, and / or dimensioned to be removablely fitted into a container, bottle, flask, glass jar, cup, beaker, glass, and / or similar, to cover, and / or seal it. In some embodiments, the cover (901) may be a lid. In some embodiments, the cover (901) may be sized, molded, and / or dimensioned to replace a lid for a given container, bottle, flask, glass jar, cup, beaker, glass, and / or similar. In some embodiments, the cover (901) may be sized, molded, and / or dimensioned to be removablely fitted into and / or cover the lid (903) of a nail polish container (905) (or similar). In some embodiments, the cover (901) may be sized, molded, and / or dimensioned to replace the lid (903) of the nail polish container (905) (or similar). In some embodiments, the cover (901) may have only one (one) largest (main) opening. In some embodiments, the cover (901) may have a secondary small opening so that the largest (main) opening of the cover (901) does not form a vacuum or minimize airway obstruction when the cover is inhaled and / or ingested (e.g., to meet safety regulations). In some embodiments, when the light assembly (100) is in a configuration that is at least substantially linear (straight), the end of the light-emitting light assembly (100) may face away from the opening in the cover (901). In some embodiments, the tool (901) and / or attachment (901) may be at least one magnet.In some embodiments, the tool (901), attachment (901), and / or cover (901) may be removablely attached (via attachment means) to the end of the light-emitting light assembly (100) positioned opposite to the end of the light-emitting light assembly (100). In some embodiments, such attachment means may be a screw connection.

[0180] Continuing with the discussion of FIG. 9, in some embodiments, the interface of the lighting module (101) may be a twist button (or twist switch) so that the interface (307) can be operated by a user by a twist motion (907) (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) to turn the lighting module (101) on or off and / or change the light intensity of the lighting module (101).

[0181] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a light (1000) (hereinafter simply "light assembly (1000)") having an adjustable tail for a given article of its normal assembled configuration. In some embodiments, the light assembly (1000) may comprise four (four) principal components, namely two different light modules (101), at least one self-supporting elongated member (203), and a cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, the light assembly (1000) may comprise three (three) types of principal components, namely light modules (101) (but two of these), at least one self-supporting elongated member (203), and a cover (sheath) (105). In FIG. 10, it should be noted that the light (101) may be covered by at least most of the cover (sheath) (105). In FIG. 10, it should be noted that the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be covered by a cover (sheath) (105) at least mostly or completely. Thus, in FIG. 10, the cover (sheath) (105) is mainly visible. In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (1000) may differ from the lighting assembly (100) in that the lighting assembly (1000) has two (two) different lighting modules (101); whereas the lighting assembly (100) may have only one lighting module (101). In some embodiments, the drawings of the lighting assembly (100) and / or all non-conflicting discussions of the lighting assembly (100) may be applicable to the lighting assembly (1000). In some embodiments, two different lighting modules (101) of the lighting assembly (1000) may be positioned opposite each other and may be located at opposite (opposing) end ends of the lighting assembly (1000). In some embodiments, two different lighting modules (101) of the lighting assembly (1000) may be positioned opposite each other and may be located at opposite (opposing) end ends of the self-supporting elongated member (203).In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (1000) may have a bending radius of less than one-half (2.5) inches. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (1000) and / or the lighting assembly (100) may have a bending radius of less than ten (10) millimeters (mm). In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) of the lighting assembly (1000) and / or the lighting assembly (100) may have a bending radius of less than five (5) millimeters (mm).

[0182] FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly (1000). FIG. 11 illustrates two different and oppositely positioned lighting modules (101) separated from a self-supporting elongated member (203) and separated from a cover (sheath) (105). In some embodiments, the lighting assembly (1000) may comprise: at least one self-supporting elongated member (203), two separate and distinct lighting modules (101), and a sheath (105). In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may form the tail of the lighting assembly (1000) and / or may be the tail. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be flexible and configured to be repeatedly bent into certain shapes, wherein a specific shape of the self-supporting elongated member (203) resulting from bending the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be self-supported without an external support source. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be configured to be removablely attached to a given article (e.g., see various articles illustrated in FIGS. 5a through 5y). In some embodiments, two separate, distinct lighting modules (101) of the lighting assembly (1000) may be configured to emit light. In some embodiments, the two lighting modules (101) may be positioned opposite each other at opposite ends of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the sheath (105) may cover at least most of the self-supporting elongated member (203). In some embodiments, the sheath (105) may be at least most of the outermost surface of the lighting assembly (1000). In some embodiments, the sheath (105) and the self-supporting elongated member (203) may be physically in direct contact with each other (in a normal configuration of the lighting assembly (1000)).In some embodiments, with respect to the lengths of two lighting modules (101) and a self-supporting slender member (203), the two lighting modules (101) and the self-supporting slender member (203) may be arranged end-to-end with the self-supporting slender member (203) positioned between the two lighting modules (101), so that when the self-supporting slender member (203) may be in a linear (straight) configuration, these three (three) individual lengths may be combined to form the total length of the lighting assembly (1000). For example, refer to FIGS. 11 and FIGS. 10.

[0183] The total length of the lighting assembly (100 / 1000) can best be determined (measured) when the lighting assembly (100 / 1000) may be in a linear (straight) configuration. In some embodiments, with respect to the total length of the lighting (100 / 1000) (lighting assembly (100 / 1000)) having an adjustable tail for articles, the outer diameter of the lighting (100 / 1000) (lighting assembly (100 / 1000)) having an adjustable tail for articles along at least most of the total length may be consistent, constant, fixed, finite, and / or non-variable. In some embodiments, regarding the overall length of the light (100) (light assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for the articles, most of the overall length may be derived from the length of the self-supporting slender member (203) rather than from the length of the light module (101). In some embodiments, regarding the overall length of the light (100) (light assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for the articles, the overall length may be fixed, finite, predetermined, and / or non-variable; and / or the overall length may not be variable, extendable, retractable, foldable, and / or similar. In some embodiments, regarding the overall length of the light (100) (light assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for the articles, the overall length may be selected from the following range: twenty-four (24) inches to eight (8) inches (including selecting from the end of the range). In some embodiments, regarding the overall length of the light (100) (light assembly (100)) having an adjustable tail for the articles, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may occupy at least the middle portion of the overall length. In some embodiments, the self-supporting elongated member (203) may also extend to both sides of this middle portion of the overall length of the light assembly (100).

[0184] Lighting (lighting assemblies) having an adjustable tail for articles have been described. The foregoing description of various exemplary embodiments of the present invention is provided for the purposes of illustration and disclosure. It is not intended to encompass or limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in consideration of the foregoing teachings without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0185] Although the present invention has been described in relation to what are currently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but rather is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0186] In relation to the reference numbers used in this specification, the following numbers are used throughout the various drawings. Lighting (lighting assembly) (100) having an adjustable tail for 100 items 101 Lighting-Module (101) 105 Cover (Sheath) (105) 106 (of the cover) interior (or inside) (106) 107 Interface (107) 109 Emitted light (109) 203 Self-supporting elongated member (203) 203a Self-supporting slender member (first wire) (203a) 203b Self-supporting slender member (second wire) (203b) 204 (of self-supporting, slender members) exterior (204) 301 light source(s)(301) 303 circuit(s)(303) 305 Power (305) 307 Interface (307) 309 Enclosure (Housing) (309) 311 Port (311) 501 Marking tool (501) 503 Nail Clipping (503) 505 Manicure (505) 507 Eyelash curling tool (507) 509 spray bottle (509) 511 Scissors (511) 513 Shear (Cutter) (513) 515 Pliers (515) 517 Flyer (517) 519 Screwdriver or chisel (519) 521 wrench (521) 523 Top (523) 525 Drill(525) 527 Glasses (527) 529 Cap (529) 531 Door handle-or-knob (531) 532 Door-Lock(532) 533 Vehicle (533) 535 Elongated-part (535) 537 Animal-Equipment(537) 539 Elongated-part (539) 541 Portable mirror (or comb) (541) 543 Cosmetic compact case (or wallet) (543) 545 Smartphone (or tablet computer) (545) 547 (Scissor Style) Nail Clipping (547) 601 First-Composition (601) 603 Second Composition (603) 605 Third-Composition (605) 607 Fourth-Composition (607) 609 Section 5 (609) 611 Diameter of the lighting module (611) 613 Diameter of the cover (613) 701 Lighting device (701) 703 Light source (703) 705 Retractable Neck (705) 707 Base-Absent (707) 709 Gayo-seong-Neck (709) 711 Lighting device (711) 721 Lighting device (721) 731 Lighting device (731) 733 Clamp(733) 741 Lighting device (741) 743 First-Light Source (743) 745 Second-Light Source (745) 747 middle section (747) 749 Gayo-seong-Neck (749) 751 Conventional lighting device (751) 753 Slender-Elongated-Absent (753) 755 Multiple LEDs (755) 761 Conventional lighting device (761) 763 Slender-Flexible-Absent(763) 765 Video-and-Lighting(765) 767 Screen (Display) (767) 800 Conventional electric fishing rod (with lighting) (800) 801 light source (801) 803 rod (803) 803a (thickest) rod (803a) 803b bar(803b) 803c (thinnest) rod (803c) 901 Tool (attachment or cover) (901) 903 Lid (903) 905 Manicure Container (905) 907 Twisting motion (907) Lighting (lighting assembly) with adjustable tail for 1000 items (1000)

Claims

Claim 1 A light having an adjustable tail for articles, said light module configured to emit light from one end portion of the light module; a self-supporting slender member forming a tail for the light having an adjustable tail for articles - said self-supporting slender member is flexible and configured to be repeatedly bent into a spiral shape, said self-supporting slender member having a specific shape resulting from bending said self-supporting slender member is self-supported without external support sources, said self-supporting slender member is removablely attached to a given article -; and a sheath covering the self-supporting slender member—the sheath being the outermost outer surface of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles, and the sheath and the self-supporting slender member being physically in direct communication with each other—; wherein, with respect to the lengths of the light module and the self-supporting slender member, the light module and the self-supporting slender member are arranged end-to-end with respect to each other, so that when the self-supporting slender member is in a linear configuration, these two individual lengths combine to form the entire length of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 2 A light having an adjustable tail for articles, wherein, in claim 1, the lighting module comprises a light source, a circuit, and a power source, the circuit is operably connected to both the light source and the power source, the power source is configured to provide power to the light source, and the light source is configured to emit light from one end portion of the lighting module. Claim 3 In claim 1, lighting having an adjustable tail for articles, wherein light emitted from the lighting module exits only from the one end portion of the lighting module and does not exit from the side walls of the lighting module nor from the other end portion of the lighting module closest to the self-supporting slender member. Claim 4 In claim 1, all electronic devices of the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles are fully housed within the lighting module, the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 5 In paragraph 4, the lighting module is a lighting having an adjustable tail for articles, having a consistent and unchanging outer diameter along the length of the lighting module. Claim 6 In claim 1, the self-supporting slender member is a light having an adjustable tail for articles, composed of at least one wire. Claim 7 In paragraph 6, the light having an adjustable tail for articles, wherein at least one wire is made of at least one of a metal or an alloy. Claim 8 In paragraph 6, the at least one wire is not operably connected to any electronic device of the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 9 In paragraph 1, the self-supporting slender member is a light having an adjustable tail for articles that does not have an electronic device. Claim 10 In claim 1, the self-supporting slender member and the sheath are configured to be repeatedly bent into spiral shapes, a light having an adjustable tail for articles. Claim 11 In paragraph 10, with respect to the length of the spiral shape, 6 centimeters of the length of the spiral shape is an adjustable tail light for articles having at least 6 turns of the spiral shape. Claim 12 In claim 1, the lighting having an adjustable tail for articles, wherein the self-supporting elongated member does not have separately distinguished articulated joints. Claim 13 In claim 1, the self-supporting elongated member is a light having an adjustable tail for articles, which does not have parts that move relative to each other. Claim 14 In claim 1, the self-supporting elongated member is a light having an adjustable tail for articles having a bending radius of less than 2.5 inches. Claim 15 In claim 1, the sheath is selected from at least one of elastomer, silicone, rubber, flexible plastic, or dry foam, and is a light having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 16 In claim 1, with respect to the entire length of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles, the outer diameter of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles along the entire length is consistent, constant, fixed, finite, and unchanging. Claim 17 In claim 1, regarding the total length of the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles, the total length is derived not from the length of the lighting module but from the length of the self-supporting slender member, the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 18 In claim 1, with respect to the total length of the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles, the total length is fixed, finite, predetermined, and non-variable, lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles. Claim 19 In claim 1, with respect to the overall length of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles, the overall length is selected from the range of twenty-four (24) inches to eight (8) inches. Claim 20 In claim 1, the light having an adjustable tail for the articles, wherein, with respect to the entire length of the light having an adjustable tail for the articles, the self-supporting slender member occupies at least the middle portion of the entire length. Claim 21 In claim 1, the lighting having an adjustable tail for the articles is not configured to withstand any load greater than one hundred (100) pounds. Claim 22 In claim 1, the given article is a light having an adjustable tail for articles selected from hand tools, marking tools, pencils, pens, markers, nail clippers, lids of manicure containers, eyelash curlers, spray bottles, cutting tools, scissors, shears, pliers, screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches, saws, power tools, drills, glasses, sunglasses, hats, vehicles, bicycles, scooters, caps, door handles, door handles, animal equipment, animal saddles, animal harnesses, portable mirrors, cosmetic compact cases, or wallets. Claim 23 delete

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