Abstract: Lighting apparatus for high pressure underwater use are disclosed. In one embodiment the lighting apparatus comprises a housing for withstanding ambient exterior pressure at a depth of approximately 500 feet or more, a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing, and a multilayered stack for bearing substantially all of the loading applied to the transparent pressure bearing window at a depth of approximately 500 feet or more disposed in the housing behind the transparent pressure bearing window is disclosed.

Abstract: A heat preservation lamp for breeding, including at least one mounting part, at least one light source, at least one lampshade and at least one waterproof structure. The light source includes at least one electrical connection portion, at least one fitting portion and at least one illumination portion connected in sequence, where one end of the electrical connection portion is connected to the mounting part, and the cross section of the fitting portion is arranged in an increasing manner from the end connected to the connection part to the end connected to the illumination portion; the lampshade is connected to the mounting part, and the lampshade is of an annular structure and surrounds the light source; the waterproof structure is between the fitting portion and the lampshade. The embodiments can improve the waterproof performance and ensure the service life of the heat preservation lamp.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a control circuit, a light source, a reset sensor and a reset circuit. The control circuit operates according to a default setting when the control circuit is started. The light source is controlled by the control circuit. The reset sensor detects a status variation. The status variation is caused by an external device outside the lighting apparatus. The reset circuit is coupled to the reset sensor for generating a reset signal to the control circuit to reset the control circuit when the status variation satisfies a predetermined triggering condition.

Abstract: An underwater lighting system includes a light housing. The light housing includes a weighted base having a bottom surface with a bottom edge and a cover. The cover and the weighted base cooperate to define a cover interior. The cover interior is waterproof. The light housing also includes a light source positioned within the cover interior. The underwater lighting system is configured to prevent a fishing lure or cast net from snagging on the underwater lighting system.

Abstract: An electronic device and a system are to be provided in order to allow, at any time, monitoring of a cooking state (as a system state) of a product cooked preferably in a liquid. This is achieved by means of a hermetically sealed body with an electronic arrangement accommodated in the body. The arrangement comprises an electronic assembly (10) with a model-forming arithmetic unit (11) and a temperature sensor (20) adapted and arranged to measure an ambient temperature of the body. In addition, an electric power source (30) and a radio interface (50) with an antenna (52) are provided, the model-forming arithmetic unit simulating a model of a cooking behavior of a foodstuff to be cooked. Information on the current cooking state of the foodstuff is transmitted from the transmission unit (52) to a receiver (a smart device) spaced apart from the hermetically sealed body.

Abstract: A lamp for use under water, comprising: an electrical lighting means, electrical connections for the power supply of the electrical lighting means, and a housing, wherein the housing is translucent at least in sections and defines a watertightly closable hollow space, wherein the electrical lighting means and the electrical connections are arranged within the hollow space, wherein the housing forms a mechanical shell surrounding the hollow space, the mechanical shell having a double curvature at each point of the shell; and a use of the lamp as a light bait when fishing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of illuminating lamps, in particular to a safety induction lamp supplied with power by dry cells and lithium batteries. The safety induction lamp comprises a mount, a connecting bracket assembly, a PCBA, a lamp base assembly, an induction head assembly, a battery box assembly and a photovoltaic solar panel assembly. The battery box assembly is provided with dry cells and rechargeable batteries. The PCBA controls the rechargeable batteries or the dry cells to supply power to the lamp base assembly.

Abstract: A compact precision illumination source mounts on a finger of a user for providing localized illumination for precision tasks such as surgical procedures and other tasks performed in dark or confined spaces. A frame having a circular or arcuate shape engages the finger, and secures an enclosure having a small but powerful bright, light focused on a predetermined region defined by the end of the digit that is likely the activity region for an instrument grasped by the digit.

Abstract: An underwater light or submersible luminaire may include a housing and a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing. A window supporting structure may be mounted in the housing behind the transparent window. A printed circuit board element having a plurality of LEDs may be positioned within the housing behind the window supporting structure to bear substantially all of the ambient water pressure applied to the transparent window.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a substrate of non-absorbent foam material having a first surface, an undercut groove formed in the first surface, and a light source disposed in the undercut groove. The lighting system can be used with various structures including, but not limited to spas, swimming pools, decks, marine products, and sheds.

Abstract: A light fixture for repair tools that includes a housing, a battery compartment in the lower part of the housing, a hole in the center of the housing, two light source openings on both sides of this hole, a mount for a mounting plate on the inside of the housing, and an LED mounting plate built into this mount. Two LEDs are located on this plate, compatible with the above light source openings, and at the bottom of the LED mounting plate there is a sensor switch. Lightweight reinforced plastic is used for the light fixture, the edge of the housing is made using bicomponent casting technology, and the notches on both sides have an anti-slip design. The housing allows achievement of a good light focusing effect, the fixtures are resistant to vibration and loosening, the battery can be repeatedly recharged, and the device is convenient to use and repair.

Abstract: A subsea electric power distribution installation including: one or more MV switching apparatuses electrically connected with an electric power source an one or more electric loads, the switching apparatuses being adapted to switch a MV electric power supply to the electric loads; electronic equipment operatively associated with the switching apparatuses for managing the operation of the switching apparatuses, the electronic equipment being configured to receive a LV electric power supply. The subsea electric power distribution installation includes a centralized energy storage unit including one or more storing devices for storing electric energy to feed the electronic equipment, wherein the centralized energy storage unit is adapted to receive electric power from the electric power source to charge the storing devices, wherein the centralized energy storage unit is adapted to provide an electric power supply to the the electronic equipment by absorbing electric power from the storing devices.

Abstract: An LED mother-son lamp includes a mother lamp body and a son lamp body. The mother lamp body includes a mother lamp bracket a mother lamp head, and a mother lamp cover mounted on the mother lamp bracket. The interior of the mother lamp cover forms a receiving chamber for accommodating the son lamp body and having an opening downward. A positioning seat for pairing and mounting the son lamp body is provided on the mother lamp head. The son lamp body includes a son lamp bracket, a son lamp head and a son lamp cover mounted on the son lamp bracket. The son lamp head is located in the son lamp cover. The top of the son lamp bracket is provided with a quick mounting seat for detachable mounting with the positioning seat.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus for an endoscope includes an exterior member; an internal unit including an image pickup unit; a fixing frame formed of metal and including at least one fixing portion configured to retain the internal unit and to fix the internal unit to an inner surface of the exterior member; and a washer provided between the at least one fixing portion and a screw hole of the inner surface, the washer being formed of a member with a lower thermal conductivity than metal, wherein the at least one fixing portion of the retaining member is fixed to the fixing part of the exterior member by a fixing member via the heat insulating member, and the heat insulating member covers an outer circumference of the fixing member.

Abstract: A light emitting device module including a substrate including a plurality of light emitting areas, light emitting devices disposed in each light emitting area and to emit light, windows disposed on the substrate, each of the windows covering one of the light emitting areas and having an asymmetrical shape with respect to one direction, and a holder for coupling the windows, the holder including a plurality of openings each having an asymmetrical shape, in which each of the windows is individually disposed in a corresponding one of the openings and is detachably coupled to the holder.

Abstract: An improved electric road flare assembly formed of a plurality of LED arrays, a concave tripodal housing, and a translucent or transparent lens operable to be deployed along a roadside at night and display a plurality of high-intensity colors in a plurality of display modes. The electric road flare may be configured to display any color light on the visible light spectrum.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to wireless charging devices. In an example, a wireless charging device includes a housing and circuitry including a power transmitting coil, where the wireless charging device does not include a power amplifier or a power converter.

Abstract: A luminaire, comprising: a luminaire rear wall for mounting to a wall or ceiling, a printed circuit board, fitted with a plurality of light-emitting diodes and having a connecting cable, as a light-emitting means, and a connecting clamp connected to the connecting cable and to which a supply cable is able to be clamped. A spacer is fixedly mounted to the luminaire rear wall, to which the printed circuit board is releasably attached, with a free space being formed between the printed circuit board and the luminaire rear wall. The whole connecting cable, or a majority thereof, and the connecting clamp are arranged in the free space.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first chamber, a sensor disposed in the first chamber, a second chamber adjacent the first chamber, a filter permitting airflow between the first and second chambers, a chimney connected to the filter and disposed in the second chamber, and a fan positioned to circulate air from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: A fluid container and dispenser have an associated source of power to energize a light source coupled in optical communication with portion of the container to energize the luminescent fluid contents before they are dispensed.

Abstract: An underwater dock light having an adjustable anchoring system having a capturing assembly with an upper capturing housing located opposite a lower capturing housing. The upper capturing housing can have at least one cord opening configured to receive a cord. The upper capturing housing can have a cord capturing structure. The cord is configured to contact a portion of the cord capturing structure. A fastener is configured to connect the upper capturing housing to the lower capturing housing. The cord is captured between the cord capturing structure of the upper capturing housing and a surface of the lower capturing housing. An anchoring weight is configured to connect to the capturing assembly. The anchoring weight has an opening. The upper capturing housing and lower capturing housing are configured to retain the anchoring weight.

Abstract: A programmable controller for operating a system is provided as well as a method and devices of configuring such controller. The controller includes firmware storing instructions for controlling operations of the system, the firmware including a passive memory component and a processing unit programmed for operating the system at least in part based on the instructions of the firmware. The firmware is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received from an external device for drawing energy from the signal to activate the passive memory component and causing a firmware update process to be performed. Advantageously, the proposed controller can be configured in the absence of electrical power being supplied by an external source and in, some embodiments, using the signal carrying the firmware update information as the sole source of electrical energy in order to perform at least part of the firmware update process.

Abstract: A device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a data storage system that stores health data and a second housing portion including a data communications element. The data communications element provides data communications between the data storage system and a processing device that processes the health data according to a data-management software. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected by a cable that communicates signals between the data communications element and other components in the first housing portion. Another device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a health data management system and a data communications element that provides data communications between the health data management system and an external processing device. The second housing portion is removably coupled to the first housing portion, and includes at least one component used by the health data management system.

Abstract: A single-piece end cap includes a plate, a perimeter wall extending around a perimeter of the plate. The single-piece end cap further includes structural tabs that protrude out from the plate. The structural tabs are used to attach the single-piece end cap to an extrusion frame.

Abstract: A birdbath basin having a body and a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly includes a light-emitting body. A bottom portion of the body protrudes inwardly into the body to form a chamber. The light-emitting body is provided inside the chamber. Chamber walls of the chamber are formed as a first luminous body which is translucent. Lights emitted by the light-emitting body may converge and focus on the surfaces of inner walls of the body after passing through the first luminous body. The basin-shaped body is placed outdoors. Water and bird food can be held in the basin. In daytime, the light-emitting body does not light up. Birds can clean their feathers and peck at the bird food in the basin, which is environmentally friendly and energy saving.

Abstract: Examples of the present invention relate to a lighting unit having an unconstrained curvature, irrespective of the shape of an installation space, and implementing high light-emitting efficiency with a small number of light sources, the lighting unit comprising: a reflection module including a pair of first side portions and a bottom portion connected thereto; and a light-emitting module for emitting light into the reflection module, wherein the bottom portion includes a curved region including at least one inflection point.

Abstract: An underwater light or submersible luminaire may include a housing and a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing. A window supporting structure may be mounted in the housing behind the transparent window. A printed circuit board element having a plurality of LEDs may be positioned within the housing behind the window supporting structure to bear substantially all of the ambient water pressure applied to the transparent window.

Abstract: An apparatus has a lens. A frame has a gasket for receiving the lens and a shock-resistant housing is secured about the frame. A visual output element is disposed proximate the lens and an audio output element is disposed within the housing. A control component with a power source is provided for controlling at least one of the visual output element and the audio output element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method and apparatus for a liquid-activated, lighted and flavored drink infuser. The invention enhances the water experience for any user by providing a liquid-activated, lighted, device with a dissolvable shell that, when placed in liquid, will light up and/or release into the liquid specific contents inside the infuser after the exterior dissolves.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method and apparatus for a liquid-activated, lighted and flavored drink infuser. The invention enhances the beverage and drink experience for any user by providing a liquid-activated, lighted, flavored drink infuser that, when placed in liquid, will light up and/or release into the liquid specific contents inside the infuser, such as flavoring(s) and/or medicine(s).

Abstract: An electronic device having an enclosure with a sealing element to prevent ingress of contaminants at an interface between sealing element and a material is disclosed. The material may include an injection molded material that forms at least part of a radio frequency transparent window. The enclosure may include a first channel that receives the material. A second channel may open to the first channel and receive the sealing element. The sealing element may initially extend at least partially into the first channel. However, the material may provide compression forces to the sealing element to compress the sealing element out of the first channel, or at least compress the sealing element further into the second channel. The sealing element may provide a counterforce against the material to increase or enhance a seal against ingress attempting to pass through the enclosure at the interface between sealing element and the material.

Abstract: A modular illumination assembly (10) includes at least two units, one of the at least two units presenting a first adaptor (42) and another of the at least two units presenting a second adaptor (56) to be assembled with one another and disassembled from one another along a common interface (46). One of the at least two units is a modular base unit (20) having an illumination device for illuminating an environment and a power supply electrically connected to the illumination device to supply power to the illumination device. Another of the at least two units is an accessory unit without a power supply that requires power to operate. The modular base unit (20) and the accessory unit are removably connectable mechanically and electrically with one another at the common interface (46) by the first adaptor (42) and the second adaptor (56) to provide power between the modular base unit (20) and the accessory unit.

Abstract: A projector includes a case, a system fan located in the case, a lamp securing module and a lamp. The lamp securing module includes a lamp holder and a lampshade integrated with the lamp holder. A plurality of heat conduction portions is located on the lampshade to be adhered to the lamp to guide the heat generated by the lamp to the lampshade, so that the system fan dissipates the heat from the lampshade. The disclosure further offers a heat dissipating method for the projector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wall structure and a lighting system using the same. The wall structure in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes an installation surface on which an electronic apparatus is installed; a first conductive attachment part provided at the installation surface to be attached to the electronic apparatus, and electrically connected with a first terminal of a power source configured to supply power to the electronic apparatus; and a second conductive attachment part provided at the installation surface to be attached to the electronic apparatus, spaced from the first conductive attachment part, and electrically connected with a second terminal of the power source configured to supply power to the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A supporting device includes a base, a fixing structure, a rotating structure, and a supporting structure. The fixing structure is mounted to the base. The rotating structure is rotatably mounted to the fixing structure. The supporting structure is configured to support a portable electronic device. The supporting structure is mounted to the rotating structure and rotates along with the rotating structure relative to the fixing structure.

Abstract: A switch that includes a hermetically sealed container including a container wall separating an inside of the hermetically sealed container from an outside of the hermetically sealed container, a magnetic sensor arranged in the hermetically sealed container and configured to be turned ON/OFF by a magnetic field of a magnet acting from the outside of the hermetically sealed container through the container wall of the hermetically sealed container, and a first magnetic body provided at the container wall of the hermetically sealed container and serving as a path of the magnetic field acting on the magnetic sensor from the magnet.

Abstract: An underwater diving light includes efficient cooling of LEDs and other internal electronics by heat transfer to ambient water. The water is in contact with a metallic face plate or puck that conducts heat via contiguous metal from an LED circuit board or LED face plate. Ambient water can enter the assembly to spaces between the face plate and an intermediary plate at the front of a housing to efficiently cool the LEDs and associated electronics. In a high-output form the light can emit 8000 lumens, and in this embodiment the battery is cooled by ambient water. The face plate or puck is interchangeable, for different lighting characteristics.

Abstract: A compact light unit having light emitting diodes (LEDs) includes a circuit board assembly and a lens including optical structures, a front face, and a rim disposed about the front face. The lens may include a pocket on a back portion of the lens opposite the front face within which the circuit board assembly is mounted with the LEDs being optically aligned with the optical structures. The LED light unit further includes a bezel having an interior opening with the bezel configured to be mounted to the lens with the rim engaged with an interior portion of the bezel and the front face exposed through the interior opening. Various optical structures may be provided to direct light projected by the LEDs at different angles.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light housing having housing parts for enclosing a source of electrical power and supporting an electrical light source, a slide latch slidable on the light housing parts between latched and unlatched positions; a projection proximate the slide latch when the housing parts are adjacent; wherein when the slide latch is moved to the latched position, separation of the housing parts is prevented, and wherein when the slide latch is moved to the unlatched position, the housing parts can be separated. A tool may be needed to open the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular LED street light including an electrical chamber, a lamp arm, two supporting pipes, an end cap and a plurality of LED light source modules. The LED light source modules are fixed between the two supporting pipes. Each LED light source module includes a circuit board and a radiator. The radiator includes a first plate, two second plates extending from two sides of the first plate and a third plate connected to the two second plates. The radiator has a large area of heat dissipation. When it is required to increase or decrease the number of the LED light source modules for the purpose of increasing or reducing the power of the LED street light, all that is needed is exchanging with lengthened or shortened supporting pipes, thus enabling a power seriation of the street light at very low costs.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for reducing glare or pixilation associated with LEDs are disclosed. The disclosure relates to a light module that includes a cover panel that reduces contrast in the light emitted by LEDs. The cover panel can be mounted on a substrate which can include a plurality of LEDs. Apertures in the cover panel are aligned with each of the LEDs and any optic that may be disposed over each LED. A first portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through the optic only and into the environment to be illuminated. A second portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through both the optic and the cover panel before passing into the environment to be illuminated. The cover panel can be diffuse and can include various characteristics including textures, objects, and angled surfaces that assist in scattering light.

Abstract: A module comprising: one or more vials containing tritium; one or more tritium covers; and an open space within the one or more tritium covers, wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, and wherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more.

Abstract: A light for use in high ambient pressure environments having a hollow housing comprising a front and rear section and at least one LED is disclosed. A transparent window may extend across an aperture in the housing and a seal may be positioned between the front and rear sections.

Abstract: A device with a waterproof function includes a case, an electrical module, at least one sealant and some liquid. The case includes 2 holes and 1 button, the electrical module is connected to the case, and at least one sealant is used to seal the holes of the case to form a closed space to contain the liquid. The liquid filled in the device is not only able to balance the inner and outer pressure of the device but is also used to allow a user smoothly to press the button of the waterproof device by being pressed to transmit pressure to one hole in the case and make the at least one sealant connected to the hole outwardly form the shape of a bulge.

Abstract: A submersible floating light (1) having a bulb that (3) that floats under that surface of a body of water, thereby illuminating the water and attracting fish and other aquatic life at night. A weighted base (8) locks onto an electrical power cord (7) that passes through apertures (15, 16) located on a housing (9) of the weighted base. The electrical power cord extends from an electrical power source through the weighted base and to the bulb. Clamps (17) allow the weighted base to be positioned at a predetermined distance from the bulb on the electrical power cord.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture.

Abstract: Proximity switches include a hermetically sealed unit that can be used in harsh environments and under significant pressures, such as underwater and in nuclear power facilities, without having any parts that would require replacement or periodic maintenance. The proximity switches are preferably switches actuated by physical movement of a contact in response to changing magnetic forces. The switches are preferably disposed in a body tube optionally including a hermetic seal assembly to seal an open end of the body tube and/or a ferrule that prevents electrical wires attached to the switch inside the body tube from being pulled away from the switch. Further, the switches preferably maintain a contact pressure between electrical contacts sufficient to withstand acceleration seismic testing of 10 g with no contact discontinuity.

Abstract: A floating entertainment and communication system is a floating multipurpose apparatus for use in conjunction with personal electronic devices while floating on a body of water. The system is designed to amplify audio from various audio sources such as personal music players and display video from video players that are able to be docked in one of the waterproof docking stations in the center column. The system has capabilities to have 2-way communication with a remote transreceiver for convenience and for rapid response in water related emergencies.

Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is disclosed. In some embodiments, the inflatable solar-powered light includes the following: an expandable bladder including a plurality of surfaces; a solar-powered light assembly positioned on at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder; and one or more cover portions positioned over the assembly and joined with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder around its edges, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the at least one or more cover portions is substantially transparent and each of the one or more cover portions forms a substantially waterproof envelope with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder in which the solar-powered light assembly is contained.