Patent ID: 7857477
Filing Date: 2010-12-28
Classification: A41D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An article of clothing, comprising: a mounting area having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; a patch coupled to said mounting area, said patch including a base connected to said first surface of said mounting area, a cover having a peripheral edge connected to said base forming a cavity between said base and said cover, and a number of light sources located within said cavity which are substantially sealed from exposure to water; a light module located externally of said cavity of said patch, said light module including a housing defining a hollow interior and an electrical circuit located within said hollow interior, said electrical circuit being encased by said housing to substantially prevent exposure of said electrical circuit to water, said electrical circuit including a battery, a switch and a controller coupled to one another; at least one wire connected between said light module and said light sources; said controller of said electrical circuit being effective in response to activation of said motion switch to illuminate said light sources.