# Handy Doorknob Torches The Pivotal LED Light Door Handle Operates as a Flashlight in the Night By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivotal-led-light-door-handle References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/visionary-led-door-handle-doubles-as-emergency-flashlight/) There are several situations in which something like the Pivotal LED Light Door Handle might be quite convenient, whether you're seeking a toilet seat or an exit in a midnight emergency. Inventors Kun-hee Kim, Nguyen-vu Dang and Kei Shimizu have developed a device that will illuminate homes and even offices should its brilliant services be required. Formally, the gadget takes the shape of a typical [lever style doorknob](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h03-knob-on-half-moon), but unlike its elementary counterparts, this one allows the [handgrip to be completely detached](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door). A band around the end of the battery-powered bar remains lit up when it senses darkness, and a button on the shaft of the Pivotal LED Light Door Handle [turns the tip into a flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight) the moment it's withdrawn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Doorknobs:** Developing door handles with built-in smart functionalities can provide convenience and enhance safety. - **Illuminating Tools:** Creating multi-functional tools that combine lighting and functionality can alleviate nighttime navigation and improve overall safety. - **Modular Devices:** Designing modular devices that can be easily detached and used as standalone tools can provide versatility and convenience to users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security:** Integrating smart doorknobs into home security products can provide added convenience and safety to homeowners. - **Emergency Services:** Incorporating illuminating tools in emergency service equipment can improve visibility during nighttime operations. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Creating modular devices such as detachable flashlights that can be attached to outdoor recreation equipment can enhance nighttime visibility and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Functional Lifestyle Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashlight-concept.md) - [Quad-Access Connected Doorknobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k1.md) - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Interior Push-Pull Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anylock-milda.md)