Container with an LED-formed surface pattern

Abstract

The described invention provides a container such as a gift bag or box, with an LED light-enhanced decorative or informative pattern on the surface of the container, such pattern including light emitting diode (LED) lights. The LED-lit bags and boxes are functional as well as decorative, as they can transport or serve as storage for a range of items including Halloween candy and Christmas gifts. The LED lights are part of a larger LED circuit which is substantially affixed to an inner surface of the container, while the lights are configured on the outer surface of the bag, being connected to the circuit by circuit wires that traverse from the inner surface of the container to the outer surface through a hole in the substrate material of the container, which may be re-enforced.

1 . A container comprising: 
 an outer surface, and    an LED circuit comprising at least one LED-light, a battery, a switch comprising a switch lever, and a printed circuit board comprising an integrated circuit,    wherein the at least one LED-light is incorporated onto the outer surface of the container, forming a pattern thereon.    
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is selected from the group consisting of a bag and a box.  
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the circuit panel is configured to operate the at least one LED-light in a blinking mode.  
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one LED-light provides a visual signal that enhances safety of a user at night.  
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the container is a bag, the surface of the bag comprising one or more substrate materials selected from the group consisting of paper, cardboard, plastic, fabric, fiber, leather, and metal.  
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising a folded portion at the top of the bag, and wherein the LED circuit panel and the LED switch are contained within the folded portion.  
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the LED switch lever is disposed on the outer surface of the container.  
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the battery is a 3 Volt DC battery.  
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the battery is replaceable.  
   
   
       10 . An LED lighting kit comprising an LED circuit, the circuit comprising at least one LED light, wherein the LED lighting kit is adapted for application to a container to form an LED-lit pattern on the container.  
   
   
       11 . An LED-lit container kit comprising: 
 a container, and    an LED circuit, the circuit comprising at least one LED light, wherein the LED circuit is adapted for application to the container to form an LED-lit pattern on the container.