Abstract: An electrical connector (3) for a fluorescent lighting fixture (1) comprises a circuit board (9) having an integral lamp ballast (10), a first bank of sockets (4) and wire connecting ports (11,12). A housing (16) encloses the ballast and the circuit board. The first bank of sockets are exposed from the housing for connection to fluorescent lamps, and the wire connecting ports are exposed from the housing for connection between external wiring from a source of electrical power and wiring extending to a second bank of sockets for the fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: A power takeoff and lighting unit for a fluorescent fixture is disclosed and comprises an elongate housing having spaced apart connectors on opposite ends for connection to a standard fluorescent lighting fixture. The housing includes a first segment containing electronics for converting power to usable power, such as direct current, and has a power cord that extends outwardly from the segment. Preferably, the unit has a maximum diameter less than twice the diameter of a standard fluorescent tube, and preferably less than 11/2 times the diameter of a standard fluorescent tube, thus providing a compact profile and enabling modular replacement of a standard bulb with the power takeoff lighting unit.

Abstract: A discharge lamp, such as a neon lamp or a subminiature fluorescent lamp, includes an elongated tubular lamp envelope containing a fill material for supporting a light-emitting discharge and electrodes mounted at opposite ends of the lamp envelope. A light-transmissive conductive coating on the lamp envelope substantially attenuates emission of RF energy. A conductor in electrical contact with the conductive coating couples the conductive coating to a reference potential, such as ground. The conductor may be a metal or conductive silicone strip in electrical contact with the conductive coating along the length of the lamp envelope. The discharge lamp may be connected to a ballast circuit by coaxial cables. The outer conductor of each coaxial cable is connected to the conductive coating to form a continuous RF shield. The conductive coating and/or the metal strip may be used for heating of the discharge lamp.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting two modular light units respectively having free ends which include male and female double insulated connector plug means for electrically connecting the units together. The device includes an electrical cable having closed ends, male and female double insulated plug means respectively mounted on the opposite ends of the cable with the connector having a connector portion, a body portion rearward of the connector portion and being mounted on the cable end. The connector plug body includes a pair of laterally extending arms rearward of the connector portion. A removable cover is associated with each of the ends of the modular light units and at least two of the covers are associated with each of the connector plates. Those covers have removable knockout portions formed therein configured to define an opening in the cover generally complementary to the periphery of the body of the connector plug for receiving the body. The body is removably secured to its associated cover.

Abstract: Fluorescent type lamps are arranged to have high frequency power derived from standard, commercial A.C. sources either directly or from power levels distributed from a master ballast. When the master ballast is employed, it functions as an interface between the primary power source and a distribution network to one or more modules so as to relieve the modules of operations such as initial power form conversions, filtering and power factor correcting which require large components. The module or modules driven by the master ballast output are contained within the lamp envelope or attached as an extension of the lamp envelope. The module is formed of elements mounted as a miniaturized unit configured to fit within the lamp envelope or to attach to the end of the envelope. The module includes oscillator components mounted on an elongated board so as to form an assembly with a cross-section compatible with the perimeter of the envelope itself.

Abstract: An automotive light arrangement is provided including a cartridge bulb which is generally cylindrical with a terminal cup at first and second ends; a terminal having two opposed arms, the arms having a first section of a bulb receiving end, the arms having a bulb clasping second section for compliantly holding a bulb terminal cap between the arms, the arms having a third section extending away from each other to a central plane section, the central plane section having first and second ends, the central plane section having at the first and second ends a pair of opposed ears extending in a direction toward the bulb cap generally perpendicular to the central plane section, each ear having an aperture, and the opposed ears at the first end being spaced from the opposed ears of the second end of the central section, and the terminal having a finger cut out from the plane section extending downwardly toward the cartridge bulb; a terminal housing mounting the terminal, the terminal housing having two apertures bif

Abstract: A combination fan/lamp includes a base, an upstanding base column on the base, a ring-shaped frame fixedly supported atop the base column for mounting a fan assembly having a motor that is spaced from the frame; a fixture column rigidly extending upwardly from the frame and having an illuminating fixture atop the fixture module column. In one configuration, the fan lamp further includes a lamphead that is supported in a desired position and orientation relative to the frame on a curvable gooseneck that projects from the frame, the gooseneck being sufficiently long for holding a full loop thereof while supporting the lamphead. In preferred configurations, modular mechanical and electrical connections are provided between the base and the frame and/or between the frame and the fixture. The fan assembly can be adjustably oriented relative to a main air path that is perpendicular to the base column. Also, the fan lamp can be provided with an oscillating fan.

Abstract: A fighting fixture disclosed is designed for installation in a cove of a public transit vehicle providing ready access to a space behind it, without requiring a variety of specially designed fixtures for special access requirements. The fixture comprises a pair of battens extending generally vertically to support the fixture, a longitudinally extending card panel supported in movable relationship by the battens and having a groove adapted to mount an advertisement card, a socket connected to each of the battens cooperating to mount a fluorescent lamp, and a bezel supported by the battens and supporting a lens covering the mounted lamp. Access to the space is obtained by releasing a lower edge of the card panel and rotating it about pivot pins to an open position. Similarly, the bezel is pivoted to provide access to the mounted lamp. An advertisement car card placed on the card panel is retained at a lower edge by the card panel throughout the pivotal displacement of the panel.

Abstract: A backlight device for a liquid crystal display has a lamp and a lamp holder surrounding the lamp. The lamp holder is made of a conductive material to play the role of a cable and has one end thereof implemented as a socket capable of mating with a base provided on the lamp. The lamp can be replaced easily without resorting to troublesome manipulation.

Abstract: A fluorescent tube lighting fixture and method of fabrication characterized by the selection of a common channel housing including a central mounting bore wherein either a first circuit board device, including a single transistor mounting foot, or a second circuit board device, including two laterally spaced apart transistor mounting feet, may be selected for mounting to the common channel housing. To mount the first circuit board device to the channel housing, the first circuit board device is positioned on the channel housing and a fastener is inserted through a fastener bore of the single transistor mounting foot and mounting bore of the channel housing.

Abstract: A modular cove lighting system is formed of low voltage, cold cathode light fixtures connected together in parallel. The modular system is capable of providing uniform illumination along its length. The modular system advantageously includes a plurality of straight lamps and at least one curved lamp. Through special matching of ballasts and appropriate lamps, the lamps will dim evenly with each other, regardless of the lengths and shapes of the lamps. A shield is provided for covering bright spots. Multicolor systems formed of one or more light fixtures are also disclosed. A recessed light fixture is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electric lamp including a light source, a lamp cap having a shell and a base, a housing connected to the light source and to the lamp cap, and a ballast which is electrically connected to the light source for operating the light source and which is arranged at least partly in a space surrounded by the housing and the lamp cap. The lamp cap includes contacts electrically connected to the ballast at least during lamp operation, one of said contacts being provided on the base and a further one on the shell. The further contact is formed by a band of conducting material around the lamp cap, which band directly adjoins the base at one side and adjoins a band of insulating material around the lamp cap at another side. This suppresses the interference generated in the supply mains, due to capacitive coupling between the ballast and the further contact, to a considerable degree.

Abstract: An elongated arc tube is folded into multiple parallel legs in a close packed peripheral array about a long, thin ballast housing, the combination constituting a retrofittable incandescent bulb replacement compact flourescent having a shorter overall length and a more uniform spatial light distribution.

Abstract: A quartz lamp that permits the bulb to be replaced from a side port without disassembling the lamp housing, and without having to touch the quartz envelope of the bulb. The lamp has an access port in a side wall of the lamp housing through which an expired bulb is extracted and a replacement bulb is installed. A knob seats in the access port where it is lockable into its seated position. Attached to the inner surface of the knob is a first bulb holder assembly, which receives and holds the bulb at one of its ends and establishes electrical contact with the bulb at that end. A second bulb holder assembly is secured within the lamp housing at a position opposite the access port and in registration with the first bulb holder assembly. The second bulb holder assembly receives and holds, and establishes electrical contact with, the bulb at the opposite end when it is inserted into the lamp housing through the access port.

Abstract: To suppress electromagnetic interference across a wide range of frequencies, in both magnetic and electrical fields, an emissive wire is surrounded by a ferrite core having an outer surface covered with a metal foil. The metal foil on the core or cores is grounded. If multiple cores are used in proximity, the foils of the several cores are electrically coupled together. In one embodiment, an omni-directional strobe light like the one shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,155,666 is shielded by placing pairs of foil-covered ferrite cores around the wires at each apex of the polygon formed by the interconnected flash tubes, grounding the cores to the nearest lamp reflector, and grounding the reflectors together.

Abstract: An alternative lighting system luminaire to conventional high intensity discharge light fixtures such as mercury vapor, metal halide, high pressure sodium lighting fixtures includes a concave translucent reflector/refractor or a concave, opaque reflector with a starburst pattern of fluorescent lights to provide both greater lumen production per watt. This system allows one-for-one fixture replacement when substituted for 400 watt metal halide and 1000 watt mercury vapor high intensity discharge lighting fixtures in design or replacement applications. The luminaire utilizes very high efficiency "Dulux L" high lumen compact fluorescent lamps, which each are shaped like a single inverted "U" and are a minimum of 16 inches long. The lamps extend from the base of the refractor or the reflector in a starburst pattern, wherein the lamps extend both downward and outward.

Abstract: A fluorescent luminaire, of the suspended overhead type, is constructed with the lamps of the "U" type having both electrical connections at the same end so that the lamp forms a cantilever suspension from a central housing. The ballast means is formed perpendicular to the lamps and placed in the central housing to concentrate the weight there and separate the heat-generated there from that generated by the lamps. Translucent/reflector sections and baffle means extending from the central housing are made of a lightweight plastic material. To assist in starting the lamps and for support, a metallic reflector or support extends adjacent to and parallel to the lamps and is grounded at or within the central housing. The reflector/translucent means and lamps are arranged so as to eliminate bright and/or dark spots.

Abstract: A reflector illuminating system for reflecting light incident on a reflector to provide a unique lighting effect and which is preferably, although not necessarily exclusively used, in connection with automotive vehicles. The reflector illuminating lighting system comprises an elongate frame with a light disposed in the frame for generating light to be incident upon a reflector normally provided on the vehicle, or other reflector which may be mounted on the vehicle for decorative purposes. The frame is mounted on the vehicle, or other supporting structure, in a position adjacent to an edge of the reflector so that generated light will be incident on the reflector at a substantial angle to the perpendicular surface of the reflector. The lighting system is provided with a wiring arrangement for connection to a source of electrical power. When used on a vehicle, the lighting system is connected to the electrical circuit of the vehicle itself.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp has a simple construction that makes assembly convenient, improves productivity, and makes convenient connecting a plurality of fluorescent lamps. The fluorescent lamp has an elongated body, a pair of caps slidably coupled to opposite ends of the body, a pair of terminal members slidably coupled to the caps, a circuit board disposed over the body and connected at its opposite ends with the connecting terminal members, a pair of lead wires connected with the circuit board, a lamp adhering at its opposite ends to the caps, and a cover coupled to upper portions of the caps and body.

Abstract: An improved lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating the interior of a refrigerated display case which uses in combination a unique configuration of a main lighting unit behind the cornice as well as an illumination device under the front edge of each shelf wherein each shelf includes a lightrace extending longitudinally adjacent the front edge thereof for retaining the power supply wires therein and wherein the electrical power is supplied to the lighting means through a one-piece end plug electrical coupling designed to seal the end of the lightrace while simultaneously providing electrical connection to a mounting fixture for a fluorescent lamp. The mounting fixture preferably includes a means for mounting of the lamp therein as well as a coupling adapted to engage the electrical coupling of the one-piece end plug electrical coupling in the end of the lightrace for facilitating powering of the shelf illumination lights.

Abstract: Fluorescent type lamps are arranged to have high frequency power derived from standard, commercial A.C. sources either directly or from power levels distributed from a master ballast. When the master ballast is employed, it functions as an interface between the primary power source and a distribution network to one or more modules so as to relieve the modules of operations such as initial power form conversions, filtering and power factors correcting which require large components. The module or modules driven by the master ballast output are contained within the lamp envelope or attached as an extension of the lamp envelope. The module is formed of elements mounted as a miniaturized unit configured to fit within the lamp envelope or to attach to the end of the envelope. The module includes oscillator components mounted on an envelope board so as to form an assembly with a cross-section compatible with the perimeter of the envelope itself.

Abstract: A grid is suspended some distance below a permanent ceiling. The grid has plural grid openings. Each grid opening is covered by a regular ceiling panel or by a special light-weight lighting panel. Both the ceiling panels and the lighting panels are readily installable and movable, without requiring the making or breaking of hard-wire electrical connections. Each one of the lighting panels is powered by way of an individual flexible cord-and-plug means. This cord-and-plug means is plugged into a male receptacle on the lighting panel and into a female receptacle on a special power supply mounted on the permanent ceiling above this one ceiling panel. This special power supply has several such female receptacle means and can accommodate several ceiling panels. To power all the lighting panels of a complete ceiling, several of the special power supplies are used.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for use in hazardous locations and adverse environments, includes a mounting plate and a first ballast housing. A second non-interchangeable ballast housing may be alternately employed by use of an adapter ring removably securable intermediate the mounting plate and the second ballast housing. The adapter ring comprises a top portion specially adapted to engage the mounting plate, with first fastening means associated therewith, and a bottom portion specially adapted to engage the second ballast housing, with second fastening means being associated therewith. The adapter ring allows the replacement of the first ballast housing with the second, wherein the first and second ballast housings are not identical and are produced by different manufacturers. The adaptor ring effectively seals the interfaces with the mounting plate and second ballast housing, thereby maintaining the integrity of the lighting fixture for its intended purpose.

Abstract: A modular luminaire consists of a rectangular housing having a top, first and second sides and first and second ends, with an open light-emitting bottom. Elongated reflector members are located in a side-by-side relationship in the housing for independently reflecting the light from a compact fluorescent lamp from each of the reflector members out of the open bottom of the housing. The reflector members may be made as a single unit or as separate, independent individual units. The edges of the separate, individual reflector members are made to releaseably interconnect with one another; so that any desired number of reflector members and corresponding compact fluorescent lamps may be mounted in a side-by-side relationship in housings of different widths to provide the desired amount of light. Fixtures are designed to replace HID lamps and conventional, low efficiency fluorescent lamp luminaires.

Abstract: A mounting base assembly is adapted to mount a specific commercially available fluorescent lamp. The unit is characterized by the design of the ballast housing to fit inside the space defined by the fluorescent lamp internally of the surrounding, somewhat annular fluorescent tube so that the light fixture can be made as compact as possible. The base assembly is also constructed to minimize the possibility of mounting under- or over-wattage fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: A bendable lighting fixture for fluorescent lighting is provided, which includes a continuous support member formed of curvable material and having a mounting surface for receiving a plurality of ballast housings; a socket for receiving a fluorescent lamp mounted on each of the ballast housings; and the continuous support member being curvable and bendable to form the lighting fixture into the desired curved shape.

Abstract: An attachment member attachable to an existing compact fluorescent lamp socket includes a pair of sidewalls and an endwall defining an inclined surface. A pair of placement apertures are engageable with corresponding engagement apertures in an attachment surface of the compact fluorescent lamp socket. Additionally, the attachment member includes a pair of placement posts corresponding to second fixture engagement apertures in the attachment surface of the compact fluorescent lamp socket. The attachment member efficiently spaces a compact fluorescent lamp from the ballast relative to a plane parallel to the fixture engaging surface of the attachment member, thereby maximizing the illumination potential of the light fixture.

Abstract: A retrofit unit for a fluorescent lighting fixture having a housing with an open face and a method for installing same. The retrofit unit includes a reflector plate for covering the open face of the housing and brackets for attaching the reflector plate to the housing. The reflector plate has slots formed therein which cooperate with the brackets for adjusting the reflector plate to fit the housing. At least one of the brackets acts as a hinge allowing the reflector plate to rotate away from the open face of the housing. The method includes providing the reflector plate and brackets, as well as inserting a bracket in a slot, adjusting the brackets relative to the slots, and adjusting fasteners relative to the brackets.

Abstract: A florescent lamp fixture for retrofitting in a cylindrical ceiling or wall-type housing designed to support an incandescent lamp providing elimination through the open end of the housing, the fixture being formed of a transverse insulated plate securable within the housing by at least three radiating spring elements, the plate serving to support a transformer on its upper side and a plug-in socket to receive, through an opening in the plate, one or more florescent lamps to extend from the opposite lower side of the plate. Wiring between the transformer and socket is provided to plug the fixture into the socket for the replaced incandescent lamp.

Abstract: First and second light fixtures, each mounting a fluorescent lamp, are interconnected by a flexible conduit which conducts electrical interconnections between the lamps and a ballast located in one of the fixtures. The flexible conduit permits orienting the respective fixtures to accommodate positioning along a variety of curved paths at the installation site. A three-part lamp support structure featuring a pair of resiliently-biased receptacle arms for receiving a twin tube fluorescent lamp is also disclosed.

Abstract: A new and improved illumination apparatus and method of making and using it for illuminating large and small areas, such as the exterior and interior of a motor vehicle, building structure or the like. The apparatus includes an elongated neon tube for radiating bright glowing light both radially and axially, an elongated tube holder for holding the neon tube stationary relative to a mounting surface, an energy conversion device adapted to be coupled to a source of low voltage power for electrically energizing the neon tube, and a mounting arrangement to secure the energy conversion device within the tube holder without blocking the bright glowing light radiating axially from the neon tube. The preferred method of using the apparatus is mounting the apparatus to a surface in close proximity to an area to be illuminated and coupling the apparatus to a source of low voltage direct current electrical power.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp fixture embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame module, a ballast module, a socket housing module and a reflector module that all interconnect via a standardized connection system. The ballast module is attached to a ballast plate and snaps onto a junction box wrapper that has a junction box baseplate. The frame module snaps onto the junction box wrapper together with the socket housing module. The reflector module also attaches directly to the frame module.

Abstract: A luminaire comprises a transparent enclosure tube, a cylindrical handle housing at one end of the tube, and a cylindrical cap housing at the opposite end of the tube. A light carriage within the tube comprises a unitary subassembly consisting of a rigid reflector having light bulb holders at opposite ends and a fluorescent bulb secured between the holders. The light carriage is removeable and replaceable as a unit without tools through an open end of the tube by unplugging it from and plugging it into a contact receptacle in the handle housing. Complementary plug and socket formations in the handle housing and light carriage assure alignment of bulb contacts. The housings have castellated ends engageable with detents on mounting brackets on a base to hold the luminaire and to direct light in a selected direction. The cap housing has a telescopical end section which is manually moveable against a spring to release the luminaire from the base without tools.

Abstract: A floodlight knuckle or pivot joint has a ballast incorporated into it, rather than into the housing or hood of the fixture that holds the reflector and lamp. Preferably, the ballast is incorporated into its own waterproof housing in the lower portion of a vertically oriented knuckle, below the bottom-most of the two flanges of the knuckle, i.e. so that the pivot flanges are disposed between the ballast-containing portion of the knuckle and the fixture hood. Alternatively, the ballast might be contained in the top channel of the knuckle (between the top flange and the fixture hood), or, perhaps, in an enlargement of one of the flanges.

Abstract: A lighting fixture retrofitting apparatus for retrofitting old technology lighting tube fixtures, with smaller high efficiency lighting tubes, and having a lamp socket housing attachable to the existing ballast cover plate of an existing lighting fixture, a lamp socket opening in the housing, a high efficiency electrical lamp socket supported on the housing, and, fastenings for attaching the housing to the ballast cover of the existing lighting fixture.

Abstract: An integral housing for mounting and operating one or more elongated fluorescent lamps. The housing is frame shaped having a center arm with a section for holding the ballast transformer and a side arm at each of the ends of the center arm which have sockets for holding the lamps. The housing is preferably of two hollow sections for holding the ballast, wiring and various components and the sections are fastened together.

Abstract: An improved lamp-mounting elongate roof fixture having a support, a beam over the support and suspended above the roof, and a light source under the beam, and characterized by a mounting plate extending along the support and movably, preferably pivotably, attached to it in a manner facilitating relamping, a lamp socket mounted to the bottom of the mounting plate to support a lamp along an axis perpendicular to the plate, and a reflector and preferably a light-transmissive protective jar, in fixed position on the support. The lamp and reflector are positioned to cast direct and reflected light below the beam and across the roof to illuminate the roof brightly with improved evenness and reduced glare. The mounting plate pivots to move the lamp from its use position in the jar and adjacent to the reflector to a raised position for relamping.

Abstract: A half-bridge inverter is powered from an ordinary electric utility power line by way of a full wave rectifier-filter means. The high frequency voltage output of the inverter is loaded with a series-combination of a tank inductor and a tank capacitor, with a fluorescent lamp being connected in parallel with the tank capacitor. The ON-time of each of the inverter's two transistors is shorter than half the period of the high frequency voltage; thereby preventing the two transistors from conducting simultaneously; thereby, in turn, protecting the inverter from self-destruction in case of lamp failure.

Abstract: To simplify assembly of a bottom portion (4) with a cap portion (3) of a base to a compact fluorescent lamp, and permit automated assembly thereof, the cap portion is formed with inner axially extending projections (23-26), and current supply leads (27a-28b) are looped about the axially extending projections. A circuit board (8) located transversely across the bottom portion (4) has essentially U-shaped bow frames or arched or clip elements (35-38) located thereon which are positioned to engage by resilient surface contact with the end portions (31) of the current supply leads when the bottom portion and the cap portion are snapped together upon axial movement. Inwardly extending ribs (44, 45; 48, 49) projecting from the inner wall of the bottom portion support the bow frame or arched or clip elements, and ensure prestressed reliable contact engagement between the bow frame or arched or clip elements and the end portions of the current supply leads.

Abstract: A reflector assembly for fluorescent luminaires. The reflector assembly improves the lumen output of the fixture by bringing light from the backside of the lamps around the lamps and out of the luminaire. Access to the ballast of the luminaire is improved by providing a removable section of the reflector assembly located over the ballast.

Abstract: A plug-in fluorescent lamp assembly including a lightweight (e.g. plastic) light box that is adapted to either rest upon the existing support grid of a conventional false ceiling in a flush mounted arrangement or be attached directly to the ceiling in a surface mounted arrangement. The lamp assembly comprises a prewired electrical receptacle that is fixedly connected to the light box. Formed at one end of the receptacle is a socket at which the pins of one or more fluorescent tubes are to be removably received. Located at the opposite end of the receptacle is a terminal block that is to be detachably connected to a commercially available electronic ballast by which to drive the fluorescent tubes. By virtue of the plug-in or modular characteristics of the lamp assembly herein described, either a fluorescent tube and/or the ballast may be easily removed and quickly replaced in the event of failure without having to remove the light box from the ceiling or disturb the wiring of the receptacle.

Abstract: A light fixture has opposed ends terminating in end panels, the housing having top and bottom walls and sides defining a light-emitting area, the top wall being provided with a rail. A pair of spaced lamp holders for supporting a fluorescent lamp is supported by insertable support means which are secured to the undersurface of the top wall. An elongated reflector extends between the ends of the housing and is positioned in the light-emitting area and fastened to the support means. A conduit-receiving opening is provided in each panel and is covered by a dome plug, each panel also having an opening for removably supporting a circuit plug. In a support system for adjustably supporting several light fixtures in an end-to-end relationship, each fixture having a top provided with a coupling member.

Abstract: A conversion replacement apparatus for HID screw-in mercury vapor, metal halide or high or low pressure sodium lamps utilizes the reflector typically employed with such lamps. The HID lamp is removed from the reflector. A fluorescent lamp support frame then is attached to the base end of the inside of the reflector to extend to a point substantially one-fourth to one-half of the distance between the base end and the light-emitting end of the reflector. The support includes a plurality of extensions for holding the bases of compact fluorescent lamps arranged in a general star configuration around the center line of the reflector. The extensions are bent at an angle to cause the compact fluorescent lamps to follow the outwardly-flared inside surface of the reflector. Ballasts for the lamps are located in a housing attached to the base end of the reflector.

Abstract: A luminaire, and typically an indirect luminaire, is provided with at least one visible lens element or other light transmissive media, the observable brightness of which is intended to enhance the performance of the luminaire in terms of providing a psychologically pleasing lighting environment. The brightness induced in the lens element is controlled by directing source light to the lens through a confined indirect light path provided by reflector components within the luminaire. Additionally, a light shield is provided internally of the luminaire to prevent direct source light from reaching the lens element. Preferably, at least one of the reflector components in the indirect light path is a diffuse reflector such that source light incident on the lens element is diffuse light.

Abstract: A fluorescent lantern is disclosed which incorporates a radio receiver in its base member. A separate remote control transmitter has a command switch and, in a response to input therefrom, radiates a radio frequency command signal to the receiver. In response to the command signal from the transmitter, the receiver feeds a control signal to a control unit in the base member which operates the fluorescent light tubes, as directed by the command input. The fluorescent lantern, remote control transmitter and receiver are battery powered. The lantern has a pair of reflectors mounted on a lower surface of the base and a lower surface of a top member. The reflectors have convex reflective surfaces to generally reflect light from the fluorescent tubes outwardly from the lantern. A central support rod and fastener secure the lantern base, top member and globe together while allowing manual detachment of the top member to allow access to the fluorescent tubes for removal and installation thereof.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting fixture is provided with an assembly housing on the top thereof formed of sidewalls and a removable cover and endcaps. When the cover and endcaps are removed, sequential end-on-end placement of a plurality of the fluorescent lighting fixtures causes a channel to be formed into which a continuous common electrical power line is placed. Each ballast assembly communicates with the electrical power line.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture system comprising a power service module which includes sockets for receiving fluorescent light lamps, a ballast for driving each of the light lamps, and a field adjustable connector which is electrically connected to the sockets and the ballasts. The power service module mounts in a mounting frame assembly which is mounted in the ceiling. A primary terminal block is provided in the mounting assembly and is connected to the main power supply. When mounted in the mounting assembly, the field adjustable connector connects to the primary terminal block, thus connecting the light lamps and ballasts to the main power supply. The field adjustable connector is four-pole pre-wired for providing single phase or dual phase power supply to the ballasts of the respective fluorescent light lamps.

Abstract: A modular electrical wiring systems with pluggable lighting is disclosed including thin variable length, lighted wands, extension cables, accessory options, switching options, and a source of supply cable. Preferred power is economical multi-wire branch circuit with related switching options. One male connector per device locks out undesirable multiple power supply in every component. Lighted wands offer rigid proportional length bodies and flexible, semi-fixed length tolerance adjusting cables to enable proper light dispersement and branching in several directions. Connectors at opposite ends of each wand, and related extension cables, enable close or distant lights to be energized. The female connector version also accepts almost any desired combination of these circuit(s) choosing devices: receptacles, ballasts, other lighting/accessories, and switching devices; all as, and where the user chooses.

Abstract: A unitary housing includes a plurality of spaced sockets therewithin, wherein the sockets are in electrical communication with one another and a first end wall, including a socket receptacle and a second end wall including a socket plug. The sockets in this manner are arranged for an in-line series securement relative to one another for mounting to an exterior surface of a dwelling for example. The housing further includes mounting flanges arranged for mounting of the housing to an underlying surface. A modification of the invention includes translucent lens structure secured to the housing to provide various enhancement to the illumination bulbs mounted within the housing.

Abstract: An improved illumination system has a lamp encased in a translucent tube with open ends coupled to endcaps via seals disposed circumferentially around the open ends and securing the tube to the endcaps in removable engagement. The seals are compressed between the tube and a securing nut or collar, forming a watertight seal. The endcaps include electrical connectors for providing electrical power to the encased lamp, coupled to electrical circuitry such as a ballast transformer encased in a sealed housing, via conductors in sealed conduits leading to the endcaps. The illumination system can have two or more lamps in respective transparent tubes, in parallel relation with support tubes and conduits leading from the circuitry to the endcaps. Preferably, end portions of the conduits and tubes are angled, for example at 45 degrees with respect to a center portion, for positioning the transparent tubes at a plane displaced from that of the housing.