Luci (lantern)

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]

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

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
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  13. "Direct Energy's Give Brighter Program has Brought Light to 45,000 People". Business Insider.
  14. "MPOWERD-Outdoor-Solarlaterne Luci Outdoor 2.0". Petri Heil.
  15. Wollerton, Megan. "The star of my recent camping trip? This $25 solar lantern". CNET. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  16. "The best rechargeable flashlights to light up the night". Task & Purpose. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  17. "1.6 Billion People In The World Don't Have Electricity — So Here's A Cool Solar-Powered Light Called 'Luci'". Business Insider.
  18. Campbell, Ian. "These OXO cleaning tools are a game-changer for cleaning filthy gadgets". Input. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  19. US10180221B1, Jeong, Seungah; Salzinger, John & Mailmail, Mehmet, "Modular solar-powered lighting devices and components thereof", issued 2019-01-15
  20. US9182090B2, MUEHLEMANN, Michael; Snyder, Jason Alan & KHATTAB, Karim, "Solar powered lamp", issued 2015-11-10
  21. "Espacenet – search results". worldwide.espacenet.com. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  22. US9080736B1, Salzinger, John & MUEHLEMANN, Michael, "Portable solar-powered devices", issued 2015-07-14
  23. US10704746B2, Jeong, Seungah & Salzinger, John, "Portable lighting devices with wireless connectivity", issued 2020-07-07
  24. "Outdoor and Backyard Lighting We Love". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  25. World, Yachting (2022-04-07). "Boat galley accessories: essential cooking tools for cruising sailboats". Yachting World. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  26. "The 4 Best Headlamps and Lights of 2021". Backpacker. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  27. Murphy, Mary. "Emerging Gear: Pocket-Size Sharpener, 'Popeye' Gear, and More". GearJunkie. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
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