Self-illuminating device attachable to an accessory

A self-illuminating device, comprising:

• a light source part, including:
• an enclosure;
• a light source, enclosed in the enclosure;
• a power source, enclosed in the enclosure to provide a voltage to the light source;
• an integrated circuit, to adjust and control the power source supplied to the light source, so as to control brightness and color of the light source;
• and
• a light guide part, comprising a plurality of light guide strips each with a first end received in the enclosure and coupled to the light source and a second end exposed and arranged in fixed position such that in use, said second ends cooperatively define an illuminated pattern when light is transmitted thereto from said light source.

A method of advertising and promoting a logo comprising the steps:

• a) providing a self-illuminating device, wherein said device comprises:
• a light source part, including:
• an enclosure;
• a light source, enclosed in the enclosure;
• a power source, enclosed in the enclosure to provide a voltage to the light source;
• an integrated circuit, to adjust and control the power source supplied to the light source, so as to control brightness and color of the light source;
• a light guide part, comprising a plurality of light guide strips each with a first end received in the enclosure and coupled to the light source and a second end exposed and arranged in fixed position such that in use, said second ends cooperatively define an illuminated logo when light is transmitted thereto from said light source;
• and
• b) integrating said device in step (a) into an item of wearing apparel such that said logo can be seen from said wearing apparel item when said wearing apparel is worn;
• and
• c) wearing said wearing apparel in step (b).

A safety garment for enhancing the safety of an individual wearing the same comprising:

• an item of wearing apparel selected from the group consisting of a hat, pair of pants, shirt, jacket, socks and shoes;
• and
• b) a self-illuminating device incorporated into said wearing apparel, said self-illuminating device comprising:
• a light source part, including:
• an enclosure;
• a light source, enclosed in the enclosure;
• a power source, enclosed in the enclosure to provide a voltage to the light source;
• and
• an integrated circuit, to adjust and control the power source supplied to the light source, so as to control brightness and color of the light source;
• and
• a light guide part, comprising a plurality of light guide strips each with a first end received in the enclosure and coupled to the light source and a second end exposed and arranged in fixed position such that in use, said second ends cooperatively define an illuminated pattern when light is transmitted thereto from said light source.