Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to a recessed concrete luminaire and a method of installation thereof. In at least one embodiment there is provided a recessed concrete luminaire comprising: a junction box defining a housing for retaining at least one light emitter and corresponding electrical hardware components; and a concrete structure secured to the junction box, the concrete structure having a first outer side and an opposed second inner side and at least one opening extending between the first and second sides, wherein the junction box is connected to the second side; and wherein, in an installed position, the recessed luminaire is irremovably embedded inside of a recess formed inside of a concrete mounting structure, and the first side of the concrete structure is exposed outside of the recess and is flush with a surface of the concrete mounting structure.

Abstract: A modular light housing apparatus for removably holding a light assembly includes a light transmissible portion and a cover portion. The cover portion is releasably coupled to the light transmissible portion and the light transmissible portion has a mounting region and a light compartment configured for transmitting light from the apparatus. Wire passages are provided between the mounting region and the light compartment, which is defined by a frame. The frame has a plurality of wire conduits, each near one of the wire passages. The wire conduits each have a conduit opening opposite one of the wire passages. The cover portion has a light mount for holding the light source, and the wires travel through the wire passages, wire conduits, and conduit openings to engage a light source.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a light housing defining an interior space. A light source is at least partially disposed in the interior space of the light housing. A driver housing is attached to the light housing and defines an interior space. A driver is disposed in the interior space of the driver housing for providing electricity to the light source. The driver is configured for connection to a main power source for energizing the light fixture. A battery is disposed in the interior space of the driver housing and is configured to provide backup power to the light fixture in the event of a loss of power from the main power source.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to light emitting devices with adaptable glare classes. One embodiment includes a light emitting device. The light emitting device includes a carrier. The light emitting device also includes a plurality of light sources disposed on the carrier. Additionally, the light emitting device includes a plurality of lenses disposed on the carrier and covering the plurality of light sources. Each lens of the plurality of lenses includes a lens portion and a base portion surrounding the lens portion. Further, the light emitting device includes a light shielding structure that includes a plurality of reflective barriers. Each reflective barrier has an outer surface and a first reflective inner surface. A light transmitting material extends between the outer surface and the first reflective inner surface.

Abstract: A cast concrete durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow in-ground lighting features for roadways, pathways and architectural features providing a simple installation for a drive over in-grade or in-ground lighting fixture. The cast concrete design enables curves and shapes to be manufactured as easily as straight or linear configurations.

Abstract: A solar outdoor lights includes a light source module, a control circuit and a transparent lampshade, wherein the light source module is mounted at top of the lampshade, wherein the light source module includes a housing and a light source assembly arranged below the housing, wherein the light source assembly is arranged on an inner side of the lampshade, and wherein light sources of the light source assembly are wholly or partially arranged above a mass center of the lampshade, wherein the control circuit is electrically connected to the light source assembly for controlling flickering of light sources of the light source assembly, wherein the lampshade is provided with a pattern-forming structure, which interacts with the light source assembly to form dynamic projection patterns on the ground.

Abstract: Carrying cases for electronic flares or other electronic signal emitting devices and related systems and methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ambiance lighting system that more than one of a translucent panel aligned and connected together to form a perimeter having a top edge, and an interior region. A light control panel comprises one or more light-emitting diode (LED), and a power source. One or more of a sleeve have an open edge, the light control panel slides into the open edge and is retained in the sleeve, the sleeve is secured across the top edge of the translucent panel, the light control panel is orientated within the sleeve so that the LED illuminate the interior region projecting light through the translucent panel creating an ambiance lighting effect. Exemplary embodiments include a handle for carrying, use of Fresnel lenses, and creating a kit of ambiance lighting system parts that a consumer can assemble.

Abstract: A cast concrete durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow in-ground lighting features for roadways, pathways and architectural features providing a simple installation for a drive over in-grade or in-ground lighting fixture. The cast concrete design enables curves and shapes to be manufactured as easily as straight or linear configurations.

Abstract: A lighting assembly that includes a heatsink housing, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, and a power supply disposed within a power supply casing, wherein the power supply is for providing power to the LED modules. Each LED module includes a plurality of LEDs and is thermally connected to the heatsink housing. The power supply casing includes a structure for cooling the power supply.

Abstract: Herein is described an invention that efficiently detects and reports vehicle impact with fixed or temporary roadway safety devices. A multitude of sensors may report road events via a single cellular or fiber optic gateway thereby substantially reducing acquisition and recurring cost. The use of a mesh network to connect these sensors provides low duty cycle monitoring. Extremely low-power circuitry that allows for multi-year battery life of small, light-weight solar photovoltaic panel is achievable through precise node-to-node timing. Radio transmission and reception is limited to a few milliseconds in each second. The novel mesh network architecture does not utilize an external coordinating signal, timing signal, or connection. Synchrony is maintained internal to the mesh network. Duty cycles of less than approximately 0.01% are achievable.

Abstract: A runway-embedded flash lighting device includes: a body configured to be embedded in a runway; a ceiling member including a flash emission window, disposed in an upper opening of the body and configured to be exposed to a runway surface when the body is embedded in the runway; a light guide member disposed in the flash emission window; an LED flash light source disposed inside the body and configured to emit a flash toward the light guide member; and a bottom cover member disposed on and covering the lower opening of the body and including on an outer surface thereof on a side opposite to the body, a support portion protruding from the outer surface of the bottom cover member.

Abstract: The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways is an electrical device. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways is configured for use on a path of a multipath structure. This disclosure assumes that the path is a road. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways mounts in the road. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways generates electromagnetic radiation that illuminates the road when the road is in a period of darkness. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways comprises a housing and a lamp circuit. The housing contains the lamp circuit. The lamp circuit is independently powered. By independently powered is meant that the lamp circuit can operate without an electrical connection to an external power source.

Abstract: A driver assembly (200) for a lighting fixture (100) is provided. The driver assembly (200) includes a housing (220) defining a cavity (234). The driver assembly (200) includes a driver circuit (210) disposed within the cavity (234). The driver circuit (210) can be configured to provide power to one or more light emitting diodes (116) of the lighting fixture (100). The driver assembly (200) can include a potting material (237) disposed within the cavity (234). The driver assembly (200) can include a base (260) attached to the housing (220) to enclose the driver circuit (210) and the potting material (237) within the cavity (234).

Abstract: A watertight LED arrangement (1) is provided that extends in a longitudinal direction (L). A strip-shaped LED board (3) is provided with a multiplicity of LEDs (2) on its upper side and at least one cable (4) is electrically connected to the LED board (3). A one-piece, elastically formed watertight sheath (6) surrounds the LED board (3) and defines a light emission wall (5) at least on its upper side opposite the LEDs (2), the sheath (6) receiving the LED board (3) in a form-fitting manner. A cavity (7) extends in the longitudinal direction (L) between the upper side of the LED board (3) and the light emission wall (5). At least a portion of a sealing element (10a) extends from the LED board (3) toward the light emission wall (5) and defines an edge of the cavity (7).

Abstract: The LED luminaire is constructed with an LED/driver printed circuit board mounted directly on a floor of the heat sink assembly. By mounting the LED/driver printed circuit board directly in and on the heat sink assembly, the heat imposed on the LED/driver printed circuit board during use in a canopy hood over a cooking surface is transferred directly to the heat sink assembly for dissipation.

Abstract: A lighting unit 18 usable in a conventional electrical conduit system. The unit 18 comprising a plastics material body 20 extendible between two houses 14. The body 20 has a rectangular channel 22 which mounts an elongate lighting member 26 comprising a plurality of interconnecting LEDs 28 mounted on a tape 29.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a wiring box, a wiring board, multiple wires and a manual switch. The wiring box has a top cover and a bottom cover together forming a container space. The wiring board is disposed in the container space. Multiple wires are used. Each wire has a first end attached to the wiring board and a first detachable connector for respectively connecting to a second detachable connector of a light device. The manual switch is provided for a user to operate to control the light devices, and may be a button for turning on or turning off one or all light devices, or multiple buttons respectively for controlling different light devices.

Abstract: A method includes positioning one or more roadway sensors and a plurality of a networked array of light emitting diode (LED) raised pavement markers on a road. Sensors proximate the road are associated with a network of road marking controllers that cooperate to control the LEDs as vehicles drive on the road. The LEDs operate as a networked array of roadway lane marking lights. The road marking controller(s) determine a distance between a vehicle on the road and the roadway sensor, determine a dynamic condition associated with the vehicle that changes with respect to time, and lights the plurality of LEDs based at least in part on the distance between the vehicle and the roadway sensor and the dynamic condition associated with the vehicle. Dynamic conditions for operating the LED lighting scheme can include vehicle velocity, a date, a time, a weather condition proximate the vehicle, and other factors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED lighting module for a low street light, installed at a low height on the periphery of a road or a median strip, to illuminate light in a direction crossing the road, and to an LED lens provided on the LED lighting module. When using the LED lighting module for the low streetlight and the LED lens, according to one embodiment of the present invention, streetlight can be installed at a low height thereby reducing the cost for streetlight installation, glare on a car driver can be prevented by evenly lighting the road in the horizontal direction while deflecting downward, and the loss of light can be minimized.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises at least one switchable illumination circuit. Each of the at least one switchable illumination circuits comprises at least one light source, a temperature detector configured for detecting the temperature of the at least one light source and providing a temperature signal, an electric switch for selectively switching power flow to the at least one light source on and off, and a control circuit which is coupled to the temperature detector and to the electric switch. The control circuit is configured for driving the electric switch based on the temperature signal provided by the temperature detector to repeatedly switch power flow to the at least one light source on and off.

Abstract: Nicheless lighting assemblies principally for swimming pools and spas are detailed. The lighting assemblies include features configured to dissipate heat. The assemblies additionally are designed to reduce possibility of water intrusion. Some versions of the assemblies may include thermally-conductive plastic overmolded onto at least one of a lens or a heat spreader. Versions of the assemblies additionally or alternatively may include a generally annular heat sink to which a printed circuit board containing at least one light-emitting diode (LED) is attached. Versions of the assemblies may be divided into subassemblies, one subassembly fitting into another, or include protective covers.

Abstract: A semiconductor light source that includes a substrate B and a plurality of semiconductor light-emitting rods extending respectively from the substrate, and a plurality of separating walls also extending from the substrate. The separating walls are arranged between the rods in such a way as to define groups of rods, and such that at least two separating walls have a different height.

Abstract: A solar powered road lamp apparatus includes a mounting cup for embedding in a recess in a mounting surface; a light assembly removably fitted within the mounting cup, the light assembly including a power source and a light source connected to the power source so that the light source emits light over the mounting surface, and a solar cell structure connected to the power source for recharging the power source. The cup preferably is formed of plastic or biodegradable material. The framework preferably includes a top structure having a light directing channel, adjacent to the light source for directing light from the light source through the framework and over the mounting surface, and a solar cell exposure port above the solar cell, a base plate spaced below the top structure, and at least one bolt interconnecting the top structure and the base plate. The apparatus preferably additionally includes a translucent or transparent core structure clamped between the top structure and the base plate.

Abstract: A light fixture ground stake that includes a slotted opening through the base disk and central neck. The slotted opening allows for installation of a light fixture with connected electrical wires without the need to pass the wires through the stake before connecting the electrical wires to both the fixture and an electrical source. In addition, a broken stake can be replaced with a new stake without the need to cut or disconnect the electrical wires.

Abstract: A light module serves for inserting into a housing of a semiconductor lamp and comprises: a driver (2), a cooling element, a light generator, abutting the cooling element, with at least one semiconductor light source, which is electrically connected with the driver, and an optical refraction element covering the at least one semiconductor light source, wherein the refraction element is fastened on the cooling element and presses the light generator onto the cooling element. A semiconductor lamp comprises a housing open at the front into which the light module is inserted from the front side and on which the light module is fastened. A method serves for producing a semiconductor lamp, wherein at least the driver, the cooling element, the light generator and the refraction element are assembled into an individually manageable light module and the light module is then inserted into a housing.

Abstract: A waterproof LED underground light contains: a housing, a circuit board, an LED light source, a surface cover, a tempered glass, and a sealing rubber ring. The housing is molded from plastics and is provided with a plate hiding groove, a plate placing position, a sealing groove and a fixed side. The circuit board is configured in the plate hiding groove. The light guide plate is configured in the housing. The LED light source is configured in the side face of the light guide plate. The surface cover is configured above the fixed side. The tempered glass is configured between the surface cover and the housing. The sealing rubber ring is configured between the surface cover and the housing.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a roadway stud control system including a local stud control system positioned along a first section of a roadway, a plurality of roadway studs, each roadway stud disposed on a surface of the first section of the roadway and communicably coupled to the local stud control system, wherein the local stud control system is configured to communicate a control signal to control at least one aspect of the plurality of roadway studs.

Abstract: A road marker apparatus, system and lighting module and corresponding methods of manufacture, installation and replacement. There is a road insert having upwardly facing ridges and an internal cavity with interior surface textures and a tapered front cavity; a boot of incompressible material disposed within the internal cavity of the road insert and form-fit thereto; and a housing body removably disposed within the boot cavity and form-fit thereto. An array of exterior surface textures that operate as a forward operating taper lock between the housing body and the road insert that restricts forward movement and rotation of the housing body with respect to the road insert; and a housing cavity within which one or more physical modules may be disposed. There is a rear lock behind the housing body that prevents rearward displacement of the housing body with respect to the road insert.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for runway lighting are described herein. One device includes a top portion, including a plurality of light emitting elements and a plurality of lateral protrusions, and a base portion including a plurality of surfaces defining a plurality of slots, wherein each slot is configured to receive one of the plurality of lateral protrusions to secure the top portion to the base portion.

Abstract: A solar garden light includes a support member, a lamp head and a solar power supply module above the lamp head. The lamp head has an outer lamp cover. An inner lamp cover is sheathed on the interior of the outer lamp cover, A respective light guide is disposed on the inner peripheries of the lamp covers. First, second, and third LEDs are installed in the inner lamp cover. Light from the first, second, and third LEDs, by way of the light guides, is projected towards the front, rear, and surrounding region of the lamp covers.

Abstract: A single unit precast concrete tub (1) formed out of concrete wherein a plumbing system (10) and electrical system (11) are encased within preformed concrete walls. The fully encased plumbing system protects the pipes against damage and frost. Support brackets (15) are formed on an exterior surface (4) of the side wall (2) to provide attachment points for hoisting the precast tub for transportation and installation. The support brackets also provide attachment points for building auxiliary structures, such as decks, around the precast tub.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for encapsulating a light source within a water-tight, robust encapsulating bulk for use, among other things, as a walk paver. The apparatus and method provides a strong, durable, waterproof illuminated paver that includes an array of individually addressable light sources, having the aesthetic appearance of a conventional stone material. A light guide is provided having a light receiving end and a light transmissive end. A light source is provided having a selective on state and a selective off state. The light source is optically coupled to the light receiving end of the light guide to form a light engine comprising the light source and the light guide. The optically coupled light guide and light source are encased within an encapsulating bulk, wherein the encapsulating bulk includes at least one viewable surface, and where the light transmissive end of the light guide is viewable at said at least one viewable surface.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided, comprising at least one LED module, which is connected to a retainer, and a driver that is electrically connected to the LED module, wherein the driver is at least partially cast by a potting material wherein the driver is connected to the retainer via an adaptor board that is positioned in between the driver and the retainer.

Abstract: A hybrid green-energy street light apparatus includes a bus cable, a load unit, a first storage unit, a second storage unit and a green-energy generator. The load unit, the first battery body and the green-energy generator connect the bus cable. The first storage unit includes a first controller and a first battery body having a first voltage. The first controller keeps a terminal voltage of the first battery body at a second voltage greater than the first voltage. The second storage unit includes a second battery body, a second controller and a first switch. The second battery body connects the bus cable through the first switch. When the terminal voltage of the first battery body drops to the second voltage, the second controller closes the first switch to couple the second battery body and the bus cable. The green-energy generator charges the first storage unit and the second storage unit.

Abstract: An omni-directional airport taxiway light source comprising housing with a lower casing, an upper casing mounted to the lower casing, and an outer lens mounted to an opening of the upper casing. Upper casing provides a substantially flat upper surface. First sealing is mounted between the lower and upper casings. Second sealing is mounted between the upper casing and the outer lens. Light emitting diode is positioned in the housing below the outer lens so that light of the diode is emitted in the direction of the outer lens. Inner lens is located in the housing between the light emitting diode and the outer lens. A flat carrier for the light emitting diode is positioned in the housing and is mounted to the upper casing. The light emitting diode is mounted to the carrier.

Abstract: An outdoor lamp capable of changing colors includes a support member, a lamp holder disposed on the support member, and an LED light module disposed in the lamp holder. The LED light module includes at least one PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) arrayed with a plurality of LED groups. Each of the LED groups is composed of at least one white/warm white LED and at least one RGB LED adjacent to each other. Each of the white/warm white LED and the RGB LED can emit light simultaneously or individually. When the RGB LED emits light to change colors, the luminous flux of the entire LED light module can be improved by the aid of the white/warm white LED, and a color gradient effect is generated.

Abstract: An emergency lighting system that includes: a portable strip adapted for placement across a rear panel of a trailer; a series of LED lights extending across the strip; a means to attach the portable strip to the rear panel; and a power source for the portable strip. The means to attach preferably includes a series of eyelets. The power source is preferably a battery and includes an on and off switch.

Abstract: An in-grade light fixtures having hermetically sealed components that enable water and air to pass through the fixture to effectuate cooling without degrading the fixture components.

Abstract: This light flux control member comprises a first (second) light flux control member. The first light flux control member comprises an entry region including a Fresnel lens portion and an entry surface; an exit surface; and a reflective surface. The reflective surface is a rotationally symmetric surface with the central axis of the first light flux control member as the rotation axis. The reflective surface is formed such that the generatrix of the reflective surface is a concave curve relative to the entry surface and the outer peripheral portion of the reflective surface is distanced farther from an orthogonal plane compared to the inner peripheral portion thereof in a direction that follows an optical axis, which is the center of the total light flux of at least one light-emitting element, said orthogonal plane passing through an arbitrary point on the entry surface and being orthogonal to the optical axis.

Abstract: A concealer plate for a lighting fixture includes a first concealer plate surface, a second concealer plate surface, and two or more magnets. The magnets are recessed in the first concealer plate surface such that the magnets are inset from the first concealer plate surface by approximately a predetermined depth. Each one of the magnets is configured to magnetically engage one of a number of fasteners protruding from a mounting portion of a trim of the lighting fixture by a distance that is approximately equal to the predetermined depth. Accordingly, the second concealer plate surface hides the fasteners from view. The concealer plate hides one or more fasteners exposed on the lighting fixture while avoiding any interference in the operation of the lighting fixture and is easily installed onto currently existing lighting fixtures.

Abstract: An airport runway approach lighting apparatus is disclosed. According to one embodiment. the airport runway approach light includes a visible light source configured to emit a visible light brain and an infrared light source configured to emit an infrared beam. A first lens is attached to the visible light source to change the visible light beam emitted from the visible light source to a desired visible light beam pattern. The infrared light source includes a plurality of semiconductor laser diodes distributed on a surface of a laser diode chip in an array.

Abstract: An LED illumination apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a substrate, a light source disposed on the substrate, a cover unit, wherein the cover unit is configured to cover the light source, which is disposed on the substrate, and a reflector which is configured to extend from the cover unit inside to the upper substrate, whereby a light generated by the light source illuminates an area below a bottom side of the substrate.

Abstract: A street lighting apparatus, and method of generating illumination, designed to provide illumination without the use of an electrical grid, is described. The illumination device is designed to have a first component configured to generate power for a second component, wherein the second component powers one or more functional elements, such as an LED or camera. The first component relies on at least one photovoltaic panel and solar power to electrically charge a first battery. The first battery is operatively coupled to a second component having a generator which is driven by a motor. The generator provides for an electrical charge to be stored in one or more batteries of a battery bank, thereby providing the necessary power utilized by the LED, camera, or other functional components.

Abstract: A post mounted lamp includes: a lamp post; one or more light emitting diode (LED) devices disposed proximate to the top of the lamp post; a power factor (PF) correction circuit disposed proximate to the bottom of the lamp post; wires disposed in the lamp post to deliver PF corrected electrical power from the PF correction circuit to the one or more LED devices; and circuitry disposed proximate to the top of the lamp post to operate the one or more LED devices using the PF corrected electrical power.

Abstract: The traffic violation detection system includes a series of smart road studs embedded in the roadway acting as sensors for vehicles moving in the prohibited manner. The road studs have a refraction surface on their upper surfaces for reflecting light to a solar panel, or may have the solar panel without the refraction surface. When the road studs initially sense a violating moving vehicle, an alert is sounded to warn the driver. If the vehicle continues to move in violation, a camera system is activated. The camera system includes solar panels, a camera lens, a light emitting flash mechanism, a distance IR sensor, and controls, all positioned on top of a vertically movable, hydraulic cylinder. The camera assembly is normally hidden underground but will rise to record images when activated by the road stud system. The images are sent to a central monitoring unit in a traffic monitoring building.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor with a LUX off function and a method for switching off, and is applicable to the field of lighting control technologies. The sensor includes: a brightness detection module, a sensor module, an MCU control module and a drive module. In the present invention, a function of automatically switching off a load driving lamp is implemented, and energy consumption is effectively reduced.

Abstract: A retractable speaker structure for use in a vehicle is provided. The retractable speaker structure includes: a case formed with a chamber; a driving member installed in the chamber and including a stepping motor and a transmission shaft connected to the stepping motor; a retracting mechanism disposed in the chamber and including a screw rod and a retractable rod fitted with the screw rod. The screw rod is driven by the transmission shaft to rotate, thereby enabling the retractable rod to perform a protruding/retracting movement relative to the screw rod; and a speaker secured at an end section of the retractable rod and moved with the retractable rod. Accordingly, the retractable speaker structure is able to be adjusted for being protruded or retracted according to the actual needs, thereby effectively simplifying components and lowering production cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite panel made from cementitious mortar characterized in that a plurality of openings pass through its complete width, each of which is filled with a transparent to light material. The invention also relates to methods for producing this panel.

Abstract: An illumination device comprises a circuit board that carries solid-state light sources and a heat transfer structure to which the circuit board is intimately physically coupled such that the circuit board is curved along at least one of a longitudinal dimension or a lateral dimension thereof. Such may allow less fasteners to be used than would otherwise be possible, while maintaining close contact over a large portion of the surface area. Some embodiments may employ a clamp, for example a peripheral clamp such as a cover or bezel clamp.