Luci (lantern) explained

Type:Solar Powered Lantern
Inventor:Jason Alan Snyder
Inception:2012
Manufacturer:MPOWERED
Available:yes

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[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

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Notes and References

  1. News: Travel gadget: Luci solar-powered light . Mercury News .
  2. News: Gear: An inflatable camp light is slight but powerful . LA Times .
  3. News: This Little Solar Powered Lantern Named 'Luci' Is Having A Big Impact . Forbes .
  4. News: This inflatable, solar-powered light is a must-have for your next trip outdoors . Business Insider .
  5. News: DoneGood . Mashable.
  6. News: A solar solution for 1.2 billion people without electric light . The Verge.
  7. News: How Texans are Providing Power Around the World . Texas Monthly .
  8. News: MPOWERD and The Salvation Army Partner to Provide a Light in the Darkness . Salvation Army .
  9. Web site: 2018-11-05 . MPOWERD . 2022-06-09 . Dumbo . en.
  10. Web site: Kopernik . Luci in The Sky Like Diamonds... . 2022-06-09 . Kopernik Finding What Works . en.
  11. Web site: MPOWERD INC. Trademarks (4) from Trademarkia - page 1 . 2022-06-09 . www.trademarkia.com.
  12. Web site: 100 of the most exciting startups in New York City . 2022-06-09 . Business Insider . en-US.
  13. News: Direct Energy's Give Brighter Program has Brought Light to 45,000 People . Business Insider .
  14. News: MPOWERD-Outdoor-Solarlaterne Luci Outdoor 2.0 . Petri Heil .
  15. Web site: Wollerton . Megan . The star of my recent camping trip? This $25 solar lantern . 2022-06-09 . CNET . en.
  16. Web site: 2021-12-24 . The best rechargeable flashlights to light up the night . 2022-06-09 . Task & Purpose . en-US.
  17. News: 1.6 Billion People In The World Don't Have Electricity — So Here's A Cool Solar-Powered Light Called 'Luci' . Business Insider .
  18. Web site: Campbell . Ian . These OXO cleaning tools are a game-changer for cleaning filthy gadgets . 2022-06-09 . Input . 28 March 2022 . en.
  19. US10180221B1. Modular solar-powered lighting devices and components thereof. 2019-01-15. Jeong. Salzinger. Mailmail. Seungah. John. Mehmet.
  20. US9182090B2. Solar powered lamp. 2015-11-10. MUEHLEMANN. Snyder. KHATTAB. Michael. Jason Alan. Karim.
  21. Web site: Espacenet – search results . 2022-06-09 . worldwide.espacenet.com.
  22. US9080736B1. Portable solar-powered devices. 2015-07-14. Salzinger. MUEHLEMANN. John. Michael.
  23. US10704746B2. Portable lighting devices with wireless connectivity. 2020-07-07. Jeong. Salzinger. Seungah. John.
  24. News: Outdoor and Backyard Lighting We Love . en-US . The New York Times . 13 May 2022 . 2022-06-09 . 0362-4331.
  25. World . Yachting . 2022-04-07 . Boat galley accessories: essential cooking tools for cruising sailboats . 2022-06-09 . Yachting World . en-US.
  26. Web site: 2021-03-23 . The 4 Best Headlamps and Lights of 2021 . 2022-06-09 . Backpacker.
  27. Web site: Murphy . Mary . Emerging Gear: Pocket-Size Sharpener, 'Popeye' Gear, and More . 2022-06-09 . GearJunkie . 21 January 2021 . en-US.

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