Abstract: Described herein is an illuminant pointer needle assembly for a vehicular instrument, which is adapted to display the index portion of a pointer needle in the color of a coloring layer applied on the surface of the index portion in the day time, in a color of illumination of a light-emitting element in the nighttime when the pointer needle is lighted up, and in a mixture color in the dusk by superposing the color of illumination of the color of coloring layer reflecting incident external light. The pointer assembly essentially includes: a pointer needle having a base end portion fixedly mounted on a pointer needle shaft of a movement unit of a meter or the like and provided with a transparent index portion; a coloring layer formed on the bottom surface of the transparent index portion to reflect incident external light; a light-emitting element fixedly mounted on the base end portion of the pointer needle to light up the index portion in a color different from that of the coloring layer.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlamp which employs a discharge lamp as its light source, and which is combined with a clearance lamp. The clearance lamp is provided in the front end portion of a space defined by a lamp body in such a manner that the clearance lamp is adjacent to the reflector, and a ballast circuit for energizing the discharge lamp is provided behind the clearance lamp inside the lamp body.

Abstract: A headlamp aiming and leveling apparatus includes a level member having a housing and an indicating device for indicating the condition of the housing relative to a level condition and located within the housing, at least a portion of the housing being transparent to permit viewing of the indicating device therewithin. An adjustment member is operatively coupled to the housing for adjusting the position thereof, and thereby adjusting the indication given by the indicating device. A retaining clip mounts the level member to a headlamp. The retaining clip includes a locking portion for engaging the housing, a retaining portion for retaining the retaining clip in assembled relation with the headlamp, and a cooperating adjustment portion for cooperating with the adjustment member to achieve adjustment of the indicating device so as to indicate a level position when the associated headlamp is in a desired level condition.

Abstract: A solar power operated, vehicle night illuminator circuit, comprised of a charging circuit, a forced oscillation prohibition circuit, a control circuit, and a light emitting diode circuit consisted of an oscillatory circuit, a resonance circuit and a booster circuit, said charging circuit comprised of a solar collector to collect and convert the radiant energy of sunlight into electric power for charging a battery via a diode, said forced oscillation prohibition circuit being to electrically disconnect said light emitting diode circuit from said charging circuit upon the operation of said solar collector, said control circuit being to connect said battery to said light emitting diode circuit causing a light emitting diode to emit light when said solar collector receives no radiant energy of sunlight.

Abstract: An improved marker light for temporary or emergency use in delineating the boundaries of safe aircraft landing areas and for other signalling purposes, the marker light having a cylindrical housing secured to the exterior of a ballast bag and provided with a lamp assembly and cover, the marker light being activated by rotation of the cover.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a plurality of drum members each are mounted to a central framework. Each of the drum members mounts a microphone thereto, wherein the microphone is spaced from a strobe effect light, wherein the strobe effect light operative through an on/off switch includes an amplifier and a sound-activated switch directing power to an illumination member of the strobe effect light to provide a strobe effect responsive to vibration effected by each of the drum members to provide a desired visual impact during use of the drum members.

Abstract: A stackable multi-directional indicator light for displaying the ON/OFF status of a miniature switch such as a limit or stackable switch. The miniature switch includes a switch mechanism for making and breaking an electrical circuit, an actuator for actuating the switch, and a wiring cable for providing the electrical circuit. The multi-directional indicator light includes an indicator light source connected to the switch mechanism, and a cover/lens for displaying light emitted from the indicator light when the switch is in the ON state. The indicator light is mounted in the cover/lens which is made from a light transmissive material. The switch mechanism, indicator light source, and cover/lens are mounted on a base made from a material of suitable strength to provide support and protection. The base and cover/lens provide physical protection for the indicator light and the switch mechanism. The base also includes a passage for retaining the actuator and permitting it to communicate with the switch mechanism.

Abstract: In automotive interior lamp assemblies, the exposed surfaces of both a bezel (18) and a lens (20) are stippled with a pattern chosen to complement the texture of the material (15) surrounding the bezel. Additionally, the color of the bezel (18) is substantially identical to the color of the lens (20) when the lamp assembly is extinguished.

Abstract: A submersible tail light for use on a boat trailer has a transparent inner shell contained within a housing. The bottom of the inner shell and of the housing is at least partially open and can be covered by a splash plate containing perforations to allow water to drain from the tail light when it is removed from the water. A bulb and socket are supported in the shell by a bracket extending from the bottom of the shell. The inner shell is formed in one piece of impervious transparent material and is air-tight except for the bottom. The housing contains one or more lenses and the bulb or bulbs are centered on the shell. No seals or adhesives are required. The housing protects the inner shell from damage. With previous submersible tail lights, the lens is mounted on the housing using adhesives or seals to obtain an air-tight relationship. When the tail light is no longer air-tight because of the deterioration of the seals or because of damage, the submersible feature becomes inoperable.

Abstract: An illuminating or light emitting device for use as a headlamp, a signaling lamp or other lamp for shining light in a beam or otherwise. It comprises as its main parts a generally flat transparent illuminating element with a circumferential edge in which a plurality of light emitting elements such as LED's are set. The edges are provided with an inwardly reflecting layer. The front side of the illuminating element is in the form of a light radiating surface, while the rear side is completely covered with an inwardly reflecting layer. Such an illuminating device may have a very flat overall shape, has a low current requirement and has a large homogeneous radiating area. It more especially lends itself to use on vehicles.

Abstract: Thin panel illuminator includes a solid transparent panel member having one or more deformed output regions which cause light entering the panel along an input edge thereof to be emitted along the length of the panel. Light may be transmitted to one or more panel input edges from one or more light sources utilizing transition devices which convert easily focused light generally to the shape of the panel input surfaces.

Abstract: A projection lamp capable of being easily assembled to a screw socket and is both extensively and pivotally adjustable. The lamp includes a lamp housing having a conductive threaded cap an two opposite inner guiding rails, and annular member having two opposite wings capable of being slidably positioned along the guiding rails, and a lamp body pivotally connected under the annular member and having a reflective shade and a bulb electrically connected to the threaded cap.

Abstract: A lighted nock is provided for an arrow which undergoes an initial acceleration when shot from a bow and thereupon reaches a zero acceleration during flight shortly in front of the bow. The nock is formed of transparent material within which is embedded a light emitting diode. An elongate cavity is positioned within the forward portion of the nock and within that cavity there is slidably located an elongate battery having a rod-shaped forward electrode and a rear face forming a second electrode. An energy storing spring is positioned within the cavity and a second cavity is positioned adjacent the first cavity. Within the second cavity there is located an electrical contact and between the two cavities is a position delimiter formed as an annular silicone ring.

Abstract: A self positioning lamp fixture comprises an elongated stand having a lamp component on its upper end and a self-righting or self-positioning structure at its lower end. The self-righting or self-positioning structure comprises a hemi-spherical bottom wall with a rounded outer surface for contact with the horizontal surface on which the lamp fixture is placed, and a volume of weighted material or ballast uniformly dispersed in the hemi-spherical cavity bounded by the hemi-spherical bottom wall below the horizontal equatorial plane through the upper edge of the hemi-spherical bottom wall, such ballast having sufficient weight relative to the weight of the rest of the lamp fixture which is above to lower the center of gravity below the horizontal equatorial plane.

Abstract: An illuminated railing for attachment to a skateboard as a bumper for protecting the bottom of the board or the ends thereof or the like. The railing is formed from a bar with externally viewable lights. The lights are connected to a circuit which includes a battery and a way to break the circuit. For use as a replacement part, the bar is preferably flexible and symmetrical to minimize the number of parts which must be stocked.

Abstract: An automotive headlamp which cuts off ultraviolet rays generated from a discharge bulb light source, even in the case where the front lens is broken. A reflector is provided having a bulb insertion hole formed in a rear portion thereof, and a socket portion supporting a discharge lamp bulb is attached to the reflector at the bulb insertion hole. A direct-ray shade for shielding direct rays of light is disposed in front of the lamp. An ultraviolet-shielding layer is formed on a front surface of the reflector.

Abstract: An improved light guide for use in illuminating a telephone dial includes apertures through which individual buttons of a telephone dial extend. These buttons are used for dialing and are illuminated by one or more light sources that are positioned within recesses in the light guide. Each recess comprises four inwardly curved walls for directing light from the light source along two paths that are substantially perpendicular to each other. Additional openings within the light guide are designed to reflect light into areas of the dial needing more illumination, and the sides of the light guide are shaped to reflect additional light into those areas. The present invention directs light so efficiently that only two sources are needed to provide uniform illumination in standard telephone dials.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield wiper and headlight control that only allows operation of the windshield wipers when the headlights are ON has a wiper control switch and a headlight switch connected to a battery, wiper motor, and headlights. The headlight switch has a pair of switches that are concurrently closed with a movable actuator so that the wiper motor only operates when the headlights are ON. An indicator light is associated with the headlight switch to advise the vehicle operator that the headlights must be ON before the windshield wipers can be operated. An alternate control has a relay operable to complete the wiper circuit or headlight circuit so that the headlights are ON when the windshield wipers are operated.

Abstract: A lamp for a motor vehicle has a light source and a reflector for reflecting light rays generated by the light source. The reflector has a body formed at least partially by rotation of a parabolic generatrice by a predetermined angle about a focal point of the reflector. The lamp includes a diffusing plate that covers the light exit aperture of the reflector and directs light rays emitted from the reflector substantially parallel to the optical axis of the reflector.

Abstract: An emergency aid, in the form of a lighting strip arranged along the floor of a predetermined escape route, is provided for guiding the escape of occupants from a confined area during conditions of severely reduced visibility. The strip comprises a plurality of spaced light-emitting elements, each being an L.E.D. emitting a beam having an axial intensity of at least 0.12 candela and a full cone angle no greater than 24 degrees. Each element includes an exernal reflector, in the form of a spaced prism or a metal reflector mounted on the element, located along its beam axis and angled with respect thereto for deflecting the emitted light at a predetermined angle. In one embodiment the elements are arranged in pairs facing each other with their beam axes parallel to the axis of the strip and their reflectors between them.