Abstract: A halogen light fixture for mounting under a cabinet and over a counter surface, as in a kitchen, has a housing of continuous cross section between opposite end caps adaptable to fixtures of varying lengths, a rapidly accessible wiring compartment by tool free removal of a single partition, and an air flow path through the fixture housing including a heat shield arrangement for effective heat dissipation and cooler operation of the fixture.

Abstract: A modular lighting system for illuminating products supported upon various vertically arranged shelves of a display unit includes a housing attached to a first shelf, with the housing including at least one transparent panel which permits an internal illumination source to light products supported upon at least one of the first shelf, a shelf arranged directly above the first shelf and a shelf disposed directly below the first shelf. Most preferably, the light illuminating from the housing is directed so as to effectively, entirely illuminate product support surfaces associated with both the first shelf and the shelf directly below such that the display of products supported anywhere from the front to the back of these shelves is enhanced. This front-to-back lighting function can be achieved in various ways, such as by employing direct, reflective and refractive lighting techniques.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying displayed items can be an opaque cabinet with a light source located in the opaque cabinet. The cabinet has a transparent light pipe having a light accepting end and a light emitting end, connected by a light conducting body having an index of refraction that transmits light from the light accepting end to the light emitting end. The cabinet has at least a first tray having an item display portion for holding the displayed item and a second tray having an opaque bottom wall and an opaque front portion configured to operably connect the light accepting end of the transparent light pipe to the light source and maintains the light emitting end of the light pipe in a position where the light emitted by the light emitting end illuminates the card holding portion of the first tray.

Abstract: An under cabinet halogen light fixture with an internal wire raceway includes a housing having a base and a removable cover, which when mated, define a hollow interior. The light fixture also includes at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing. Adjacent each lamp assembly there is a corresponding bezel assembly mounted in a respective aperture formed in the cover. A wall member located in the base defines at least one internal wire raceway in the interior of the housing, which routes electrical wires to each lamp assembly from an external wire raceway, or from a hole in the base of the housing where the electrical wires enter the housing. If needed, the hole in the base of the housing is created by removing a punch out portion from the base. To mate the internal wire raceway with an external wire raceway, a breakaway portion formed in the housing adjacent the internal wire raceway is removed from the housing to create a passageway that is shaped to receive the external wire raceway.

Abstract: An illumination device used in a compact disk receiving frame is disclosed. The illumination device includes a body. An electric wire is installed within the body. Another end of the electric wire is connected to a pressable switch. Each of two sides of the pressable switch is installed with a telescopic rod. A plate is installed between the two rod bodies. The plate serves, to prevent a short circuit due to contact of the two rod bodies. One end of each of die two rod bodies is connected to a lampshade. A bulb is installed in the lampshade. Thus, this illumination device is placed in the CD receiving frame to achieve the effect of illumination. Moreover, the user may read the data in the compact disks within the CD receiving frame conveniently.

Abstract: A furniture unit has a plurality of mutually delimited furniture compartments, which in particular are designed as display cabinets. At least one lighting member can be installed as required in each furniture compartment. Rod elements of a predetermined length are provided to carry the electrical current and are affixed within the furniture unit. Furthermore, mountings are provided whereby the rod elements can each be completely retained within a furniture compartment. Connection elements provide an electrical connection between rod elements of different furniture compartments. The connection elements are designed as flexible conductors in some regions and may be 1:n branches (n=2, 3, etc.). The mountings are so arranged and designed that the rod elements are essentially fixed at both ends, it being possible for the connection elements to be connected at any time, as necessary to the ends of the rod elements.

Abstract: An illumination device used in a compact disk receiving frame is disclosed. The illumination device includes a body. An electric wire is installed within the body. Another end of the electric wire is connected to a pressable switch. Each of two sides of the pressable switch is installed with a telescopic rod. A plate is installed between the two rod bodies. The plate serves to prevent from short circuit due to contact of the two rod bodies. One end of each of the two rod bodies is connected to a lampshade. A bulb is installed in the lampshade. Thereby, this illumination device is placed in the CD receiving frame so as to achieve the effect of illumination. Moreover, the user may read the data in the compact disks within the CD receiving frame conveniently.

Abstract: A display lighting system is provided that assembles and installs easily and provides a wireway for luminaire and other types of wiring. Luminaires of the system each include a lamp housing attached to the ends of a pair of arms that can hold the housing sufficiently out beyond a displayed object to provide more complete illumination of the object's vertical face. Each luminaire includes a wireway enclosure dimensioned to enclose electrical wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. The enclosure is positioned between the arms at the ends opposite the lamp housing. Wiring between the lamp housing and enclosure is carried inconspicuously in a trough along the inside of one or both arms. Wiring between adjacent luminaires runs conveniently through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures. Optional uplighting and accent lighting is also provided.

Abstract: A carrier for a hot-pluggable disk drive has a frame with a pair of side walls, a front bezel, and a rear connector assembly. The disk drive mounts to the frame within its confines. The carrier also has pipes for transmitting light to the front bezel. The light pipes extend along the side wall from the front bezel to the rear connector assembly. The carrier is installed in the disk drive docking bay of a computer system. The rear end of the docking bay has a docking connector for interconnecting with the rear connector assembly, which also interconnects with the drive. The rear connector assembly is provided with a retainer for supporting the rearward ends of the light pipes. When the carrier is seated in the docking bay, the light pipes precisely align with activity lights at the back of the docking bay. The light emitted by the activity lights is transmitted through the light pipes and displayed at the front bezel for viewing by the user.

Abstract: An under-cabinet lighting fixture for permanent mounting having a housing suitable for recess or surface mounting and connected by a stem to a junction box mounted to an upper surface for electrical wiring connections. The stem defines a passageway for the electrical wiring to route from the housing to the junction box.

Abstract: A computer cabinet with extending light has a front and an opposing back. The computer cabinet includes opposing first and second side panels, a door, a first drawer, a second drawer, and a lamp. The first and second side panels are spaced apart from and generally parallel with one another, and further extend generally vertically upward from a supporting floor. The first drawer is slidably connected with one of the first and second side panels, whereby the first drawer slides between extended and retracted positions. The first drawer extends out the front of the computer cabinet in the extended position and is retracted into the computer cabinet in the retracted position. The first drawer also has a drawer front. The second drawer is slidably connected with the first drawer, whereby the second drawer slides between extended and retracted positions. The second drawer extends out the front of the first drawer in the extended position and is retracted into the first drawer in the retracted position.

Abstract: A portable mounting light unit with provision for unit-to-unit interconnection comprising a housing having a mounting surface, at least two insulation displacement connectors mounted at diametrically opposite portions of the housing adjacent to the mounting surface, a lamp assembly, a diffuser cover for attachment over the lamp assembly, and at least one fastener access for attaching the housing to the supporting structure. The insulation displacement connectors allow for unit-to-unit interconnection with the ability to custom fit each interconnecting cord.

Abstract: A system of directional lights for use in office spaces, wherein each of individual directional lights is adapted to be plugged into electrical outlets and has a selectable directional indicator. The directional light has light transmitting windows in its front face which selectively transmit light to indicate a select direction. The directional lights thereby are portable and reconfigurable, and are mounted throughout an office area to direct occupants to a destination such as an exit or conference room.

Abstract: A display assembly having at least one shelf. The back edge of the shelf being permanently affixed to a light support member. The light support member extends above and below the shelf. The light support member is spaced away from a support surface to provide an air gap between the light support member and the support surface. A light is attached to the light support member such that it is positioned within the air gap. Thereby the light provides backlighting. The light may be attached to the light support member by way of a bracket. The bracket can be positioned by way of mounting straps. The bracket may be J shaped, U shaped, rectangular shaped or any other suitable shape for producing substantially bidirectional light. The shelf can be either fixed or removable.

Abstract: A furniture unit has a plurality of mutually delimited furniture compartments, which in particular are designed as display cabinets. At least one lighting member (21) can be installed as required in each furniture compartment. Rod elements (17.1 to 17.8) of a predetermined length are provided to carry the electrical current and are affixed within the furniture unit. Furthermore, mountings are provided whereby the rod elements (17.1 to 17.8) can each be completely retained within a furniture compartment. Connection elements (19.1 to 19.4) provide an electrical connection between rod elements of different furniture compartments. The connection elements (19.1 to 19.4) are designed as flexible conductors in some regions and may be 1:n branches (n=2, 3, etc.). The mountings are so arranged and designed that the rod elements are essentially fixed at both ends, it being possible for the connection elements to be connected at any time, as necessary, to the ends of the rod elements.

Abstract: A display lighting system is provided that assembles and installs easily and provides a wireway for luminaire and other types of wiring. Luminaires of the system each include a lamp housing attached to the ends of a pair of arms that can hold the housing sufficiently out beyond a displayed object to provide more complete illumination of the object's vertical face. Each luminaire includes a wireway enclosure dimensioned to enclose electrical wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. The enclosure is positioned between the arms at the ends opposite the lamp housing. Wiring between the lamp housing and enclosure is carried inconspicuously in a trough along the inside of one or both arms. Wiring between adjacent luminaires runs conveniently through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures. Optional uplighting and accent lighting is also provided.

Abstract: A display case is provided having vertical members with internal conductors. The conductors are coupled to a source of low voltage electrical power such that adjacent vertical members are of differing electrical polarity. Shelf supports are designed to make electrical contact with the internal conductors when engaged in a vertical member. A light fixture, disposed on the underside of a shelf is electrically coupled to the shelf supports thereby completing an electrical circuit for energizing the light fixture.

Abstract: A carrier for a hot-pluggable hard disk drive has a frame with a pair of side walls, a front bezel, and a rear connector assembly. The hard disk drive mounts to the frame within its confines. One of the side walls has a pair of channels in its outer surface. The carrier also has a visible light pipe mounted in each of its channels. The light pipes extend along the side wall from the front bezel to the rear connector assembly. The carrier is installed in the hard disk drive docking bay of a computer system. The rear end of the docking bay has a docking connector for interconnecting with the drive, and a pair of activity lights. When the carrier is seated in the docking bay, the rear ends of the light pipes are precisely aligned with the activity lights and separated from them by a small clearance. The light emitted by the activity lights is transmitted through the light pipes and displayed at the front bezel for viewing by the user.

Abstract: Our invention has to do with an electrical light fixture for brightening the usually dimmer portion of a drawer storage area. Also, this electrical light fixture is small enough to be attached to an inside surface of a desk. When attached, it is preferably located immediately above the storage area of a desk drawer. This invention does not take away the drawer space available for storage. Also, this electrical light fixture uses battery power for providing automatic lighting turn-on when the drawer is opened and for providing automatic turn-off when the drawer is closed. Alternatively, the automatic turn-off occurs after a pre-determined amount of time. This light fixture is especially convenient for those people who have vision difficulties either because of an illness, a surgical operation or just because of age such as being young children or elderly people.

Abstract: A frequency-converting power supply is mounted on a power plug operable to be plugged into and held by an ordinary household electric power receptacle. Through an inductive internal impedance, the power supply provides a 20-40 kHz output voltage to a pair of output terminals that connect, by way of a female plug at the end of a light-weight power cord, with the input terminals of a fluorescent lamp assembly; across which input terminals is connected a capacitor of such capacitance value as to resonate with the power supply's inductive internal impedance, thereby providing the required lamp starting voltage and operating current. Also across the input terminals is connected a series-combination of a first instant-start fluorescent lamp and a special (normally shorted) female receptacle adapted to receive and disconnectably hold a special male plug; which, in turn, is connected with the terminals of a second instant-start fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A lighting system includes an illumination source arranged within a housing wherein the housing is positioned at a front end portion of a shelf of a product display unit. In a preferred form of the invention, thermal insulation is disposed between the housing and the shelf such that the shelf is thermally isolated from heat generated by the lighting unit. The lighting unit can be attached to or formed integral with the front portion of the shelf so as to act as an extension thereof or arranged beneath the shelf, preferably with an air gap or other type of thermal material barrier therebetween. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lighting unit takes the form of an elongated housing which is slidably mounted within a label receiving area of a shelf.

Abstract: A visionary replacement (substitute) back panel for a commercially available television cabinet is provided which permits a security inspection of the interior of the television cabinet without the removal of any cabinet walls or the opening of the cabinet members. The substitute back panel conforms to the shape, electrical and structural standards of the O.E.M. (original equipment manufacturer) back panel. optically clear viewing planes are provided. Ultraviolet (U.V.) light filtering may be incorporated. Tamper resistance attachment may be included. An auxiliary light source may also be included which is selectively activated. A method of inspection of the interior of the cabinet is easily conducted from the outside thereof.

Abstract: An office furniture light structure includes a securing element adapted for mounting on a piece of office furniture in a suitable position, and a lighting device. The securing element is provided with at lest one outwardly extending movable element. The movable element has a distal end connected to the lighting device in a movable manner. In use, the lighting device can be moved to a suitable position by means of the movable element to sufficiently illuminate a place.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively providing light of different shades as an aid in designing interiors has a housing that is closed except on an operator side. A light subsystem in the interior of the housing has a plurality of light sources. First and second panels within the housing are tack boards allowing fabric to be attached to them. The first panel is downwardly inclined toward the operator side, whereas the second panel is upwardly inclined toward the operator side. The light subsystem includes downwash light sources for illuminating fabric on the first panel so that a human sitting on the operator side can select a shade of white light to be used with a given fabric. The fabric would then be attached to the second panel where an upwash light source illuminates the fabric to confirm the selection of a given shade of white light as best matched to a given fabric.

Abstract: A universal mounting structure has receptacles for connection to a cold cathode tube. The structure has a mounting bracket which may be rotated about a longitudinal access of a receptacle housing, thus allowing mounting in any of a plurality of different configurations. The receptacle may include an electrical threaded connecter for an input signal to be received, the electrical threaded connector being aligned with the longitudinal access of the receptacle housing and providing a physical connection by which a mounting bracket may secure the receptacle housing to a mounting wall. The electrical threaded connector can also be used as a single attachment point for the receptacle. In another embodiment, the housing itself includes a flange extending from a plurality of faces of the housing to facilitate different mounting configurations.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a barbecue grill including a common gas supply, a grill pit, a grilling surface, and grill control means for regulating a flow of gas from the gas supply, the lighting apparatus including: a lighting enclosure including: a mounting bracket secured within the grill pit and extending outwardly therefrom, and, substantially transparent front closure means for sufficiently sealing a front of the lighting enclosure; and, lighting means positioned within the lighting enclosure and being responsive to the grill control means for illuminating the grilling surface.

Abstract: The LED modular display system includes a frame of support members of triangular cross sections. The frame supports a plurality of LED display modules which include a generally planar front face upon which an array of LEDs is placed. The LED display modules further include inwardly tapered vertical sidewalls and horizontal upper and lower trapezoidal faces. The support members of triangular cross section fit flush against the inwardly tapered vertical sidewalls of the LED display modules. Fasteners on the inwardly tapering walls of the LED display modules engage complementary elements on the support members.

Abstract: A light fixture comprising a metal housing and at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing. The housing, includes a metal backing plate and a metal cover secured to the backing plate. The lamp assembly is mounted in an interior of the housing providing light through an aperture in the metal cover. The backing plate is formed with at least one projecting tongue that can be inserted between the base and cover section of a metal raceway. Electrical conductors may be pulled through the raceway for connection to the lamp assembly.

Abstract: A sign box includes a box frame fixedly mounted on an outside wall of a building, a plurality of transparent lamp tube holders respectively mounted in the box frame and holding a respective lamp tube, a pair of parallel rails provided at one side of the box frame and defining a sliding track, a cover board inserted into the sliding track to keep the lamp tube holders from sight, and an electric box hinged to the box frame at a bottom side to hold fluorescent ballasts and starters of the lamp tubes in the lamp tube holders.

Abstract: A lighted display system includes a housing; a power supply member disposed on the housing; a shelf member adapted for positioning within the housing and having a substantially internal passage; at least one light member mounted to the shelf member; at least one contact member mounted to the shelf and positioned to contact the power supply when the shelf is positioned in the housing; and wiring disposed in the internal passage and electrically connecting the light member and the contact member.

Abstract: A visionary replacement (substitute) back panel for a commercially available television cabinet is provided which permits a security inspection of the interior of the television cabinet without the removal of any cabinet walls or the opening of the cabinet members. The substitute back panel conforms to the shape, electrical and structural standards of the O.E.M. (original equipment manufacturer) back panel. Optically clear viewing planes are provided. Ultraviolet (U.V.) light filtering may be incorporated. Tamper resistance attachment may be included. An auxiliary light source may also be included which is selectively activated. A method of inspection of the interior of the cabinet is easily conducted from the outside thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to provide a secure enclosure for an ATM. The apparatus includes a kiosk having an interior region configured to provide access to the ATM, and a neon light source formed as an integral portion of the kiosk. The neon light source is configured to provide a sufficient light output to meet required light levels at specific distances from the kiosk without the use of light sources outside the kiosk.

Abstract: A lamp for use in connection with an object storage system and intended for being connected to a current supply, the lamp including a lamp housing with at least one light source and a reflector member being at least partially included in a longitudinal extension of the lamp housing, the extension including a light opening. The at least one light source and the reflector member being so disposed as to illuminate, through the light opening, the exposed back sides of objects when stored in the storage system. An external width and height of the lamp housing is proportioned corresponding to the dimensions of such objects as are intended for being stored in the object storage system. Thereby a separate, removable lamp of the insertion type is objected. An illumination system including at least two such lamps, an object storage system as combined with at least one such lamp, and the use of the lamp for illuminating an object storage system is disclosed, too.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quickly releasable removably engaged light source for use with a display shelf. A shortened display shelf having a top and bottom, a front and a back edge is mounted to a wall such as the back edge of the display shelf has an air-gap between it and the surface to which it is mounted. A removable light support member is releasably engaged with the back edge of the shelf. On the back of the light support member, there is a light attached thereon. The distance between the back of the removable light support and the surface to which the shelf is mounted is such that an air-gap is created between them so that the quickly releasable support member and attached light can be removed from the shelf without the light on the back of the removable light support member hitting the surface.

Abstract: A light fixture comprises a lamp assembly, a cylindrical housing surrounding and supporting the lamp assembly, and a cylindrical mounting ring surrounding and supporting the cylindrical housing. The mounting ring includes an upper edge with a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections for engaging a support surface to define a plurality of airflow gaps. The mounting ring also has a pair of radially inwardly directed mounting tabs extending from the upper edge of the mounting ring for receiving fastener screws.

Abstract: A lighting system including lamps mounted to best illuminate the interior of the cabinet enclosure. The lighting system shall incorporate normally closed switches mounted in proximity to the cabinet door. The lamps are illuminated when the cabinet door is opened, closing the electrical circuit and the lamps are extinguished when the cabinet door is closed, opening the electrical circuit. The lamps and switches are connected to a step-down transformer by means of electrical wire using crimp connectors. The step-down transformer converts standard house hold electrical voltage 120 VAC, to a voltage below 14 VAC. The step-down transformer power source may be replaced by a battery power source.

Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed including a receptacle for receiving a light source and a support for the receptacle. At least one baffle supported adjacent the light source inhibits passage of light from the light source past the at least one baffle. An enclosure surrounds the light sources and engages the support in such a way that airflow from outside the enclosure to the light source is substantially prevented. A display case is also disclosed having a product support within a frame for supporting the product to be displayed within the display case and a light fixture for receiving and supporting a light source. At least one baffle element is positioned adjacent to light fixture and between the fixture and the product support for reducing the amount of light from the light source that passes from the light source outside of the display case.

Abstract: A lamp (34) for a refrigerator or freezer cabinet is located forwardly and above a horizontal edge (38) of an access opening (16) to a storage space (12) for goods in the cabinet. The lamp (34) illuminates the space (12) through the access opening by means of a reflector (36). The reflector (36) includes a cylindrical part (52) having a semi-elliptical cross-sectional shape. A concave side of the cylindrical part (52) faces the access opening (16). The lamp has a filament (42) which shines in the shape of a line (44) running parallel to the edge (38) and through one (42) of the focal points of the ellipse. The other focal point (58) of the ellipse is located quite close to and outside the edge (38), so that the light from the filament (42) first is reflected by the cylindrical part (52) of the reflector (36) and then passes through the other focal point (58) on its way into the space (12).

Abstract: A U-shaped plastic heat shield is mounted over a control surface region of the metal cover of a halogen light fixture. A manually actuable rocker switch mounted in the cover extends through a switch aperture in the heat shield for turning a halogen lamp assembly ON and OFF, and for dimming the same. The heat shield is sized and configured so that a user's finger tips will not directly contact the metal cover when the switch is actuated. The heat shield is removably attached to the cover with the same bolt and nut that hold the cover to the metal backing plate of the light fixture. The heat shield reduces the amount of heat otherwise felt by the user when manually actuating the switch.

Abstract: A light fixture with decorative trim for mounting under a cabinet which is both functional in providing light onto a work surface and also is attractive in its appearance. The fixture has a front decorative strip and a rear decorative strip mounted to a base panel. The base panel has lights mounted in it. The front decorative strip is an attractive trim strip that faces the user. Alternatively the rear decorative trim strip on the opposite side of the base panel can be oriented to face the user thereby giving the user either of two alternatives in selecting the desired decorative trim. There are side strips that also have an identical decorative surface facing the user whereby the entire fixture extends around the bottom of the cabinet. The fixture also provides a wireway within itself to enclose wires which provide power to the lights.

Abstract: A visionary replacement (substitute) back panel for a commercially available television cabinet is provided which permits a security inspection of the interior of the television cabinet without the removal of any cabinet walls or the opening of the cabinet members. The substitute back panel conforms to the shape, electrical and structural standards of the O.E.M. (original equipment manufacturer) back panel. Optically clear viewing planes are provided. Ultraviolet (U.V.) light filtering may be incorporated. Tamper resistance attachment may be included. An auxiliary light source may also be included which is selectively activated. A method of inspection of the interior of the cabinet is easily conducted from the outside thereof.

Abstract: A computer cabinet and hot-pluggable disk drive module design including indicator light support for the disk drive module. The cabinet includes a disk drive module receiving bay into which the disk drive module is removably installed. The disk drive receiving bay includes a backplane having at least one connector for engagement with a corresponding connector, preferably a single connector architecture (SCA) connector, protruding from a leading surface of the disk drive module. A light source mounted to the backplane near the backplane connector is illuminated to provide status information concerning the disk drive module. A light conduit extends from the light source to a conspicuous viewing location on the computer cabinet. Multiple indicator lights and corresponding light conduits tinted to different colors may be employed to provide different status indications, e.g., power, activity and fault status information.

Abstract: A light fixture capable of being mounted on a downwardly-facing surface for illuminating a working surface therebelow. The fixture includes a thin-profile backing plate and a thin-profile cover. The cover releasably attaches to the backing plate to define an enclosed interior space. At least one opening is provided in a bottom wall of the cover, and at least one lamp assembly is contained substantially entirely in the enclosed interior space adjacent the opening in the bottom wall of the cover. The assembly includes a halogen lamp for emitting light in a generally downward direction onto the working surface when the cover is attached to the backing plate. A switch on the fixture varies the intensity of light emitted. The switch includes an actuator accessible from the exterior of the cover, and circuitry in the enclosed interior space for electrically connecting the actuator and lamp to a power source.

Abstract: A modular lighted shelf provides a flexible means for displaying and illuminating various items and quantities of merchandise. The modular lighted shelf provides a means to adjust shelf spacing. The shelves include a lamp which illuminates lower shelves. Electrical power for the lamp may be accessed through the shelf structure, and does not limit shelf placement.

Abstract: A door-mounted vibration-tolerant lamp assembly comprising: a brace for mounting the lamp assembly to an exterior surface of a door, the door mounting brace having a body section and at least one mounting bracket disposed outwardly from the body section; an elastic mount having a first and second mounting bracket, wherein the first mounting bracket is affixed to the mounting bracket of the door mounting brace and the second mounting bracket is capable of supporting a lamp thereon; at least one first resilient pad disposed between the first mounting bracket of the elastic mount and the mounting bracket of the door mounting brace such that the resilient pad absorbs a substantial amount of the vibration that is generated when the door is moved to a closed position; and at least one second resilient pad disposed on the elastic mount in closer proximity to the second mounting bracket than to the first mounting bracket such that the second resilient pad acts to dampen movement of the lamp and the elastic mount when

Abstract: Table provided with a light emitting plane, for the treatment of pets. The invention includes a light emitting panel formed of a box-like structure, including a light emitting source, a cover for coloring the light; reflecting and diffusing surfaces for reflecting and diffusing the light, a photoelectric device for varying the intensity of the light and a removable cover. The invention also includes a support structure and a device for adjusting a height of the panel.

Abstract: A cabinet lighting apparatus including a plurality of lamps attached to an interior cabinet wall in proximity to a cabinet door, the lamps including an actuation device so that they are illuminated when the cabinet door is opened, and extinguished when the door is closed. The lamps are connected to a main power distribution box by a telephone wire, each end including a miniature telephone plug, one plugging into a receptacle on the lamp, and the other plugging into one of a plurality of receptacles on the distribution box. The distribution box includes a step-down transformer that transforms standard 110 VAC to a voltage below 50 VAC. The distribution box accepting a battery and further including an outlet line for plugging the box into an electrical outlet, and an adjustable switch to easily convert the apparatus between AC and DC current.

Abstract: A light fixture capable of being mounted on a downwardly-facing surface for illuminating a working surface therebelow includes a backing plate and a cover having a bottom wall and side walls defining an interior space. The cover releasably attaches to the backing plate so that the side walls of the cover extend down from the backing plate and the bottom wall of the cover is spaced below the backing plate. At least one opening is provided in the bottom wall of the cover, and at least one lamp assembly is mounted on the cover adjacent the opening in its bottom wall. The assembly includes a halogen lamp for emitting light in a generally downward direction onto the working surface when the cover is attached to the backing plate. A switch mounted on the cover varies the intensity of light emitted. The switch includes an actuator mounted on the cover and accessible from the exterior of the cover, and circuitry in the interior space of the cover for electrically connecting the actuator and lamp to a power source.

Abstract: A display case having lenses mounted in the case that distribute or direct light emitted by fluorescent tubes located near the ends of display shelves toward the shelves in order to provide a more uniform light distribution along the length of the shelves. The lenses facilitate the illumination of items placed on the shelves near the front and middle of the shelves. Light-directing portions of the lenses distribute or direct light emitted from the fluorescent tubes located inside the lenses toward the display case shelves.

Abstract: The support element (10) comprises a concave portion (11) having its concavity facing the vertical wall (3) and arranged define at the front, and at least in part laterally, a shell closed at its rear by the vertical wall (3) to determine a chamber (12), and an electric lamp (20) installed within the chamber (12), the chamber (12) comprising one or more lateral apertures (13) and/or lower apertures (14) which enable the light produced by the electric lamp (20) to escape from the chamber (12).