Engineering:Luci (lantern)

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Luci
TypeSolar Powered Lantern
InventorJason Alan Snyder
Inception2012
ManufacturerMPOWERED
Availableyes
Websitewww.mpowered.com

Luci (lantern) is a LED rechargeable lantern powered by sunlight. The device is inflatable, collapsible, and waterproof, and comprises 10 LED white lights with several settings.[1][2][3][4] The solar-powered artifact became part of a joint campaign with Direct Energy to provide access to lighting to various international rural areas that lack access to electricity.[5][6][7][8]

History

Luci (lantern) was invented by Jason Alan Snyder in 2012,[9] whom co-founded MPOWERD[6][10] the manufacturer of Luci.[11][12]

The original device consists of an inflatable LED lantern rechargeable by solar light.[13][14] There are various models of Luci on the market today. Depending on the specific model, they generally take 7-25 hours of direct sunlight to charge[15][16] and are able to provide 6-50 hours of light depending on the light mode and model[17][18]

Luci lantern has multiple patents,[19][20] including patents for an inflatable solar lamp design[21] and portable solar-powered devices.[22][23]

Current Models

  • Build-Your-Own Luci: Solar Light Kit
  • Luci Outdoor 2.0
  • Luci Lux
  • Luci Color Essence
  • Luci Color
  • Luci Original
  • Luci EMRG
  • Luci Candle
  • Luci Color Essence Mini Trio
  • Luci Essence
  • Luci Pro Series: Outdoor 2.0[24]
  • Luci Pro Series: Lux[24]
  • Luci Base Light[24]
  • Luci Core[24]
  • Luci String Lights[25]
  • Luci Color String Lights[26]
  • Luci Bike Light Set[27]
  • Luci Beam
  • Luci Explore (Speaker + Light)[24]
  • Build-Your-Own Luci: Solar Light Kit

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Travel gadget: Luci solar-powered light". Mercury News. http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/06/travel-gadget-luci-solar-powered-light/. 
  2. ↑ "Gear: An inflatable camp light is slight but powerful". LA Times. http://beta.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-gear-inflatable-camp-light-20160306-story.html. 
  3. ↑ "This Little Solar Powered Lantern Named 'Luci' Is Having A Big Impact". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahmckinney/2014/04/15/a-little-solar-powered-lantern-named-luci-thats-having-a-big-impact/#47eb8bd83cf2. 
  4. ↑ "This inflatable, solar-powered light is a must-have for your next trip outdoors". Business Insider. http://www.businessinsider.com/mpowered-luci-inflatable-solar-light-2017-5. 
  5. ↑ "DoneGood". Mashable. http://mashable.com/2017/11/20/donegood-ethical-shopping-site/#0R6BQhLEvsqN. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "A solar solution for 1.2 billion people without electric light". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2015/1/7/7482949/mpowerd-luci-solar-lantern-kerosene-alternative-ces-2015. 
  7. ↑ "How Texans are Providing Power Around the World". Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/texans-providing-power-around-world/. 
  8. ↑ "MPOWERD and The Salvation Army Partner to Provide a Light in the Darkness". Salvation Army. http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/news/?ID=db54ba9bb31f13769d4d1b6b68d9364a. 
  9. ↑ "MPOWERD" (in en). 2018-11-05. https://dumbo.is/hometo/mpowerd. 
  10. ↑ Kopernik. "Luci in The Sky Like Diamonds..." (in en). https://kopernik.info/en/news-events/blog/luci-in-the-sky-like-diamonds. 
  11. ↑ "MPOWERD INC. Trademarks (4) from Trademarkia - page 1". https://www.trademarkia.com/company-mpowerd-inc-3926681-page-1-1. 
  12. ↑ "100 of the most exciting startups in New York City" (in en-US). https://www.businessinsider.com/100-of-the-most-exciting-startups-in-new-york-city-2016-12. 
  13. ↑ "Direct Energy's Give Brighter Program has Brought Light to 45,000 People". Business Insider. http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Direct-Energy-s-Give-Brighter-Program-has-Brought-Light-to-45-000-People-1009943683. 
  14. ↑ "MPOWERD-Outdoor-Solarlaterne Luci Outdoor 2.0". Petri Heil. https://www.petri-heil.ch/mpowerd-outdoor-solarlaterne-luci-outdoor-2-0/. 
  15. ↑ Wollerton, Megan. "The star of my recent camping trip? This $25 solar lantern" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-star-of-my-recent-camping-trip-this-25-solar-lantern/. 
  16. ↑ "The best rechargeable flashlights to light up the night" (in en-US). 2021-12-24. https://taskandpurpose.com/reviews/best-rechargeable-flashlights/. 
  17. ↑ "1.6 Billion People In The World Don't Have Electricity — So Here's A Cool Solar-Powered Light Called 'Luci'". Business Insider. http://www.businessinsider.com/mpowerd-luci-solar-powered-light-2013-1. 
  18. ↑ Campbell, Ian. "These OXO cleaning tools are a game-changer for cleaning filthy gadgets" (in en). https://www.inputmag.com/reviews/oxo-cleaning-brush-sweet-swipe-laptop-review-best-gadget-cleaner. 
  19. ↑ , Seungah; John Salzinger & Mehmet Mailmail"Modular solar-powered lighting devices and components thereof" patent US10180221B1, issued 2019-01-15
  20. ↑ , Michael; Jason Alan Snyder & Karim KHATTAB"Solar powered lamp" patent US9182090B2, issued 2015-11-10
  21. ↑ "Espacenet – search results". https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/054338693/publication/CA160903S?q=mpowerd. 
  22. ↑ , John & Michael MUEHLEMANN"Portable solar-powered devices" patent US9080736B1, issued 2015-07-14
  23. ↑ , Seungah & John Salzinger"Portable lighting devices with wireless connectivity" patent US10704746B2, issued 2020-07-07
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 "Outdoor and Backyard Lighting We Love" (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-lantern/. 
  25. ↑ World, Yachting (2022-04-07). "Boat galley accessories: essential cooking tools for cruising sailboats" (in en-US). https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/boat-galley-accessories-cooking-tools-cruising-sailboat-137583. 
  26. ↑ "The 4 Best Headlamps and Lights of 2021". 2021-03-23. https://www.backpacker.com/gear-reviews/the-best-lights-for-hikers/. 
  27. ↑ Murphy, Mary. "Emerging Gear: Pocket-Size Sharpener, 'Popeye' Gear, and More" (in en-US). https://gearjunkie.com/emerging-gear/emerging-gear-01-21-2021. 

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