Abstract: A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by slip fitting the pole section onto the base end and securing it in place. A flexible, easily transportable and durable system is thereby created for elevating structures.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a cross-arm to a pole. The apparatus includes a portion which completely surrounds the pole and an extending member extending transversely or outwardly from the pole. A cross-arm is connectable to the extended member.

Abstract: An apparatus which produces light of a highly controlled nature and which makes sufficient use of the light including a light source, a primary reflector placed directly at or near the light source and a secondary reflector which receives light from the light source and from the primary reflector and directs it to a target area.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for increasing the efficiency of reflectors used in high intensity wide area lighting includes a reflector with an interior surface and a very high total reflectivity material overlaid on at least part of the interior surface of the reflector.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for increasing the efficiency of reflectors used in high intensity wide area lighting includes a reflector with an interior surface and a very high total reflectivity material overlaid on at least part of the interior surface of the reflector.

Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes a primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a secondary reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. Other options, enhancements, alternatives, and features are possibly utilized in the principles of the present invention whereby a primary light source is reflected off of a secondary reflector means. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, specularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam.

Abstract: A reflector used in a lighting fixture wherein a relatively thin, flexible, reflecting surface is placed against a precisely formed curve in a frame. The reflecting surface is then clamped against the precisely formed curve and adopts the shape of precisely formed curve. A method according to the invention cuts the precisely formed curve from a piece and then uses both parts of the piece to clamp the reflective surface in place. It is preferred that the reflective sheet be placed against and clamped at least at opposite edges.

Abstract: A discharge lamp with offset or tilted arc tube includes a glass envelope or bulb which surrounds an arc tube. One end of the bulb has a threaded mount for securement into a lamp socket. The arc tube is supported inside the bulb in a position whereby the longitudinal axis of the arc tube is offset from the longitudinal axis of the bulb.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of minimizing glare from a lighting fixture using reflective glass as a lens and where the fixture is configured or desired to be configured to converge light to the same point in space. The method aims a top-most or bottom-most portion of the main reflector so that light reflected from it travels perpendicularly to the lens. Remaining portions of the main reflector either automatically adjust to the top-most or bottom-most portion or are adjusted so that glare is minimized by reimaging of the light source caused by reflectance from the glass lens in a manner that such reflectance is blocked wholly or partially by the light source and/or the holder of the light source and/or the supporting structure positioning the holder of the light source in place inside the housing. The apparatus according to the invention includes a lighting fixture having a housing, a light source and reflector in the housing, and a glass have reflecting properties on the housing.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for control of a concentrated high intensity light beam to a relatively distant target location. A reflector end high intensity light source are enclosed within a housing. The light source is moveable with respect to the reflector. The reflector has first and second portions which are moveable with respect to each other. The movement between portions of the reflector and the movement of the light source relative to the reflector allow a variety of different beam configurations and orientations from the fixture.

Abstract: An improved lighting fixture of the type having a horizontally positioned unjacketed arc lamp in a two piece reflector having a front bowl-shaped reflector that issues a relatively narrow beam and a rear dish-shaped reflector positioned behind the arc tube that issues a wider beam spread. Although such a fixture inherently has some glare and spill control by exploiting the horizontal, transverse positioning of the arc tube across the reflector combination, the invention improves on glare and spill control from this fixture by re-orienting the rear reflector so that it is tipped slightly downward. The upper part of the beam from the rear reflector is therefore moved so that it does not cause glare or spill off of the target area, and also it increases efficiency of the fixture by placing more usable light on the target area. Optionally a visor can be used to further control glare and spill.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of lighting which produces light of highly controlled nature and which makes sufficient use of the light including a light source, a primary reflector placed directly at or near the light source and a secondary reflector which receives light from light source and from the primary reflector and directs it to a target area.

Abstract: A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by slip fitting the pole section onto the base end and securing it in place. A flexible, easily transportable and durable system is thereby created for elevating structures.An integrated pole for elevating light fixtures and all other necessary components such as electrical components, can be predesigned, shipped, and easily installed at a desired location. Pole top member, including rigidly secured cross arms, can be inserted on the top of a pole. All wiring for both the pole top cross arms, and the pole itself can be preconfigured and require simple connection of plugs between wiring segments.

Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes a primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a secondary reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. Other options, enhancements, alternatives, and features are possibly utilized in the principles of the present invention whereby a primary light source is reflected off of a secondary reflector means. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, specularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam.Various options, alternatives, and features are possible with the invention. For example, a plurality of light sources and primary reflectors can be used with one secondary reflector. The surface of the secondary reflector can be corrugated to have alternating segments to direct light in different directions.

Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes a primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a target reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, secularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam. Other options, enhancements, alternatives, and features are possibly utilized with the principles of the present invention or by a primary light source is reflected off a secondary reflector means. This invention supplies a way to light the underside of an airplane while, for example, a wing is being painted. A light source is place a substantial distance away from the wing of the airplane to be painted. The light source includes a primary reflector to direct the light.

Abstract: Pole mounted lighting system including mounting components to mount such things as an integrated multiple cross-arm assembly to a pole, a remote ballast box to the pole, or an integrated cross-arm ballast box to the pole. The mounting structures include adjustable connection members which allow customization of fit to different size poles.

Abstract: A display system for displaying visually perceivable information, particularly from elevated structures such as poles. A generally rigid board shaped in the form of a pennant has visual indicia on one or more sides. The board is hingeably attached to a cross-arm which in turn is secured to a structure such as the pole. The preferred construction of the board is a structured plastic for purposes of rigidity, durability, and environmental longevity.

Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a secondary reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, specularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam.

Abstract: A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by slip fitting the pole section onto the base end and securing it in place. A flexible, easily transportable and durable system is thereby created for elevating structures.