Re-lightable rechargeable glow sticks

摘要

As disclosed herein, a rechargable glow stick can be constructed from a photoluminescent material and light source. The rechargeable glow stick can be used to repeatedly illuminate a dark environment without continuously expending energy.

主权项

1. An illumination device, comprising:
a cylindrical tube lined along an inner surface of the cylindrical tube with photoluminescent material that illuminates when recharged; a light source that provides energy to recharge the photoluminescent material within the cylindrical tube; wherein the photoluminescent material radiates light for a period of time after the light source is disabled; and a switch that electrically connects the light source to a power source thereby enabling the light source to recharge the material within the cylindrical tube.