Abstract: Method and apparatus are described for a lighting fixture for providing a lighting source of a first wattage range and a lighting source of a second wattage range, wherein the lighting sources may be activated simultaneously or independently, depending on the desired illumination level.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for general illumination and/or ornamentation has a base with a support member bearing both a lamp-bulb receiving socket and a lamp shade. The lamp shade, or other ornamental element of the lamp assembly is formed at least in part of an electroluminescent material and, in the disclosed form, the inner surface of the shade is reflective. The lamp assembly, accordingly, includes two sources of illumination, namely the electroluminescent material and a lamp-bulb received in the bulb-receiving socket. A conventional line cord is provided to connect the lamp to any ordinary source of electrical power, and a four-position electrical switch coupled to the line cord permits a user to direct power selectively to the lamp socket, or to the electroluminescent shade, or to both simultaneously. In its fourth position, all electrical power is cut-off so that the lamp is not illuminated.

Abstract: A brightness enhancing device for an anti-dazzle head lamp of a car is disclosed. A neon lamp tube of a selective size is installed between the hyperboloid reflecting mirror and the head lens; or an inner periphery surface of the lens is coated with a layer of light focusing material. When a bulb of the lamp and the neon lamp tube is conductive, they light up at the same time. By the hyperboloid reflecting mirror, a surface of the whole head lens becomes very clear so as to achieve a safety driving.

Abstract: The invention provides a candle holding device, which has an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member mounted on a base. The inner tubular member houses a light-emitting element such as a candle. The base of the candle holding device has light emitting elements such as LEDs and sound recording and/or producing devices, which are connected to a power source.

Abstract: An illumination device formed as a light for a motor vehicle has at least one light emitting element which emits light producing an illumination intensity distribution, and at least one additional light source which emits a light supporting the production of higher illumination intensity value in at least one partial region of an illumination intensity distribution produced by the light exiting the illumination device.

Abstract: A combination flashlight/candle lantern with a modified lower base designed to be used with the standard, metallic cover on a candle lantern. The modified lower base has an upper neck designed to selectively attach to the metallic cover. The modified lower base also includes an upward extending cavity and a transversely aligned candle platform designed to receive a tube candle. Formed on the opposite side of the candle platform is a downward extending lower cavity designed to receive a low profile flashlight assembly. The flashlight assembly includes a cylindrical-shaped housing designed to partially extend into the lower base. Located centrally on the housing is a longitudinally extending LED electrically connected to two side-by-side watch batteries. Attached over the lower opening on the housing is a combination lens/switch which, when rotated, controls operation of the LED. The flashlight assembly may also include a bail located on the base member opposite the combination lens/switch.

Abstract: Device for shadowless backlighting of large-area displays comprising at least two two-dimensional main light sources which are each surrounded by a frame, at least two frame sections abutting one another. One or more auxiliary light sources are mounted at least on a part of the mutually abutting frame sections.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lighting system for furniture, in this case a bed fabricated of PVC pipe, which combines bedpost-mounted halogen illumination and under-bed electroluminescent illumination. The arrangement of the low-voltage lamps within the bed frame itself provides sufficient ambient lighting for the whole bedroom. This eliminates the need for other bedroom lighting such as table lamps or floor lamps, therefore conserving space. The touch switch feature makes turning on the lights extraordinarily convenient by allowing for operation while still in bed, by locating the touch pads on or near the headboard within easy reach. The dimmer feature adjusts the intensity of the lights for appropriate atmosphere and easy wake up lighting as opposed to typical harsh lighting first thing in the morning. Under lighting provides sufficient non-intrusive late-night visibility without interrupting sleep, in addition to the aesthetically pleasing “floating” appearance of the bed itself.

Abstract: A back lighting system for illuminating a display device comprises a light-emitting panel (1) and a light source (6) for coupling light into the light-emitting panel (1). The light source comprises a low-pressure discharge lamp (6; 7). According to the invention, the light source additionally comprises a plurality of LEDs (8, 8′, . . . ; 9, 9′, . . . ) for selectively setting the color temperature of the light emitted by the light source. Preferably, the LEDs (8, 8′, . . . ; 9, 9′, . . . ) increase the color temperature of the light emitted by the light source. Preferably, the light emitted by the back lighting system ranges from 6,000 to 10,500 K. Preferably, the LEDs (8, 8′, . . . ; 9, 9′, . . . ) are blue light emitting LEDs, each preferably having a luminous flux of at least 5 lm.

Abstract: Hybrid lighting systems use light distributor tubes to distribute artificial light and natural sunlight through the same distributor tubes. Devices for gathering uncollimated light from conventional sources (such as electrically energized arcs or filaments housed in evacuated or gas filled glass envelopes) and directing the light into the ends of tubes designed to distribute such light. Devices for gathering and concentrating inherently collimated sunlight to be fed into the same light distributing tubes used by the artificial light. One preferred embodiment comprises a light gathering and concentrating system in the form of a pair of opposed parabolic reflectors, one which is preferably large, e.g. having a diameter of five feet, and the other much smaller, e.g. the size of the much smaller distribution tubes. This light gathering system is connected to the light distribution tubes through a pair 90° elbows which are rotatable in the X and Y axis in order to track the location of the sun in the sky.

Abstract: A fiber optic illumination system having a plurality of fiber optic heads, each head producing pilot and strobe illumination from an exit aperture, one or more pilot lamps, each producing a pilot light output, and one or more strobes, each producing an illumination flash pulse, wherein each fiber optic head produces a pilot light having an intensity which has a predefined relationship to an intensity of an illumination flash pulse from that head, and fiber optic head produces an illumination flash pulse which has an equivalent color. Means are provided for varying the relative output of each fiber optic head.

Abstract: In an SLM-type display system, a solid state light source can be used to augment a lamp light source in a least two different ways. First, a solid state source can be used to augment deficiencies in a particular spectral region. Typically, lamps are deficient in red, and a red solid state source would be used. However, the same concept applies to augmenting any color region. Multiple solid state sources could be used to augment more than one region. Second, when the SLM system uses a color wheel, a solid state source can be used to eliminate “spoke loss”. Multiple solid state sources can be used for providing different colors during the spokes.

Abstract: A light-emitting and self-defense device of the invention provides a flashlight along with a self-defense device and includes an elongate housing having a head portion, a handle portion, a transparent front end, an open back end, and side walls. A light-emitting member is securely and removably disposed in the head portion for shining a beam of light through the transparent front end. A cover member is securely and removably attached to the elongate housing for removably closing the open back end thereof. A carrying assembly for carrying the elongate housing is provided. A self-defense assembly for defending oneself includes a powerful strobe light. A power source assembly energizes the light-emitting member and the strobe light.

Abstract: The gating of energizing current flow to a relatively low intensity light source is controlled by monitoring the flow of energizing current to an associated strobe light. The controller produces gating control pulses which lead the strobe energization signals to thereby cause the strobe generated light to be superimposed on light from the low intensity source.

Abstract: An electro-luminescent lighting arrangement includes at least one additional lighting element situated in a housing to provide a lighting device in which the lighting elements have different brightnesses and other lighting characteristics in order to perform different functions, such as providing a night light function as well as a flashlight, lantern, warning or indicator light, or lamp function.

Abstract: A rescue signalling device includes a waterproof buoyant body having a front end and a rear end and a compartment for accommodating a battery to provide a center of gravity for the body to float in water in a substantially upright neutral position with the front end pointing upwards. The device includes a first light source within the front end for energization by the battery to generate a light rescue signal, and a movement sensitive electrical switch for intermittently turning on and off the light source in response to the body being moved by water, back-and-forth, about the neutral position. The device is a lantern incorporating a second light source for lantern light operation.

Abstract: An energy saving lighting appliance in which, in a single housing (10), there is housed a tungsten halogen (TH) lamp (11) and a low energy (PL) lamp (13). A further housing (16) contains a PIR sensor (17) and CDS cell (18). A selector switch (25) and timing devices (26, 27, 28) are provided to determine automatic illumination and extinguishing as required, of the two lamps.

Abstract: A prayer candle device includes a tubular body having a chamber provided therein, a consumable lighting element refillably disposed in the chamber including a wick mounted in the consumable lighting element, a holding means mounted in the chamber of the tubular body for holding the consumable lighting element in position, and an adjusting means for maintaining a burning end of the wick of the consumable lighting element at an upper position. In such arrangement, the prayer candle device is capable of avoiding the malfunction of the operation caused by the burned consumable material.

Abstract: A prayer candle device includes a tubular body having a chamber provided therein, a consumable lighting element refillably disposed in the chamber including a wick mounted in the consumable lighting element, a holding means mounted in the chamber of the tubular body for holding the consumable lighting element in position, and an adjusting means for maintaining a burning end of the wick of the consumable lighting element at an upper position. In such arrangement, the prayer candle device is capable of avoiding the malfunction of the operation caused by the burned consumable material.

Abstract: A prayer candle device includes a tubular body having a chamber provided therein, a consumable lighting element refillably disposed in the chamber including a wick mounted in the consumable lighting element, a holding device mounted in the chamber of the tubular body for holding the consumable lighting element in position, and an adjusting device for maintaining a burning end of the wick of the consumable lighting element at an upper position. In such arrangement, the prayer candle device is capable of avoiding the malfunction of the operation caused by the burned consumable material.

Abstract: A boat light system for providing several different light sources in an easy to access single assembly. The boat light system includes a housing with opposite top and bottom ends. A lower extent downwardly extends from the bottom end of the housing. The lower extent has an electrical plug for electrically connecting to an electrical power supply. A pair of elongate light sources are mounted in the housing and electrically connected to the electrical plug. An upper extent is upwardly extended from the top end of the housing and has a stage coupled thereto. An upper light source is mounted to the stage and is electrically connected to the electrical plug.

Abstract: A conventional light socket, lamp holder, or lamp includes an additional illumination arrangement in the form of electro-luminescent elements connected to the lamp holder power supply. The electro-luminescent elements may be directly connected to the power supply or be included as part of an adapter unit which can be inserted into an existing lamp holder.

Abstract: A multi-flash strobe light pattern is superimposed on each individual light pulse produced by an incandescent lamp to provide a warning signal of enhanced visibility in a particulate laden ambient environment. The first pulse of each multi-flash strobe pattern is delayed for a time period, subsequent to energization of the incandescent lamp, which is equal to at least 80% of the time required for the incandescent lamp to achieve its maximum light output intensity.

Abstract: An universal electrical lamp socket adapter for connecting multiple light bulbs to a single electrical socket. The universal electrical lamp socket adapter includes a central section and an adapter extending from an underside of the adapter for mating with the electrical socket. A first device for receiving an Edison type light bulb therein is positioned on the central section and a second device for receiving a Bayonet type light bulb therein is also positioned on the central section. The adapter and both the first and second receiving devices are electrically connected through the central section. When the adapter is coupled to a socket and at least one of an Edison type bulb is received within the first receiving device and a bayonet type light bulb is received within the second receiving device, power is provided to the at least one of the Edison type bulb and the Bayonet type light bulb allowing the at least one of the Edison type bulb and the Bayonet type light bulb to illuminate.

Abstract: A system for supplying optical power uses an optical switch or shutter at the handpiece. The optical switch is positioned between an open light-transmitting position and a closed light-reflecting position. A detector at the base of the system can be used to detect the position of the optical shutter in some situations. This can be used to control the operation of a high-intensity light source. In this manner, the system can be controlled at the handpiece without using electrical power at the handpiece.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus is formed with an ultraviolet lamp and at least one incandescent lamps that repeat a predetermined illumination pattern in which the lamps are turned on, gradually brightened within a predetermined period, gradually dimmed out within a predetermined period subsequent to a period for the maximum illumination thereof, and then turned off, to light a picture, which is supported on a frame to which the illuminating apparatus is attached, to be recognized as nighttime and daytime views with natural changes therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamphead having a multi-positional base and removably mountable reflector flashtube assembly. The lamphead base is configured to detachably mount to a flashtube assembly such that the flashtube assembly may be interchanged with a second flashtube assembly. The flashtube assembly defines an opening and an inner chamber having a reflective surface. A flashtube is mounted within the inner chamber between the reflective surface and the opening, wherein the reflective surface extends behind the flashtube, thereby increasing the intensity of the light emitted thereby. The lamphead base may be adapted for pivotable mounting on a stand to a full vertical position without interfering with the stand.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination metal halide and auxiliary light bulb floor or table lamp which is suitable for home or office illumination. The lamp includes a lampholder module which provides a unitary housing for the bulb sockets and the electrical components required to operate the bulbs. The module also positions each bulb relative to the others to minimize shadowing which results when a bulb casts a shadow due to the light emanating from another bulb.

Abstract: A light source device formed of two or more light emitting components and a collector optical component or system which collects light that is emitted from light emitting regions of the light emitting components. Light from the light emitting regions is spatially combined along a common optical axis and formed into an output beam. The light source device positions respective light emitting regions of two or more light emitting components at conjugate foci of a light collector component or system, thus providing a spatially combined output beam from the two or more light emitting regions. Thus, the intensity (i.e., brightness) of the combined output beam exceeds that produced by any individual light emitting region. Further, the light source device of the invention enables a much higher intensity, combined output beam to be produced than previously obtainable from conventional, non-laser light sources.

Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes a reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by use of the batteries, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.

Abstract: A novel safety device comprises a flashlight and a pyrotechnic signalling device launcher in a single unit. The device comprises an elongated body comprising two compartments; a first compartment is suitable for carrying batteries for powering the flashlight, while a second compartment is suitable for carrying pyrotechnic signalling means. In a preferred embodiment, the device further comprises a water resistant flashlight switch and a firing mechanism which includes an internal cocking mechanism which is cocked by rotating one segment of the device with respect to a second segment of the device.

Abstract: A dual lamp fixture having an integral power supply and control circuit. The dual lamp fixture utilizes stroboscopic and incandescent lamps mounted near the focus of a parabolic reflector which may be actuated alternately, individually or simultaneously. Multiple lamps may be connected in parallel to a DC power bus and a differential line, twisted-pair communication bus to achieve a variety of controlled flashing patterns. Each lamp will perform its given tasks when an appropriate command signal is placed on the communication bus. To take full advantage of this distributed control and the advantages in bus-wiring topology, the power supply is located in close proximity to its controller and light fixture.

Abstract: A field-of-operation illuminating device has at least one discharge lamp concentrically surrounded by several halide incandescent lamps at its bottom, which faces the field of operation. The discharge lamp is accommodated in a stationary reflector and illuminates the recesses of the field. The incandescent lamps are mounted in reflectors that can be adjusted so that their beams will overlap in the field. In the event of power outage or failure of the mains, power is supplied to the lamps from a battery-supported substitute source. The incandescent lamps, due to their thermal inertia, continue to burn almost uninterruptedly, whereas the discharge lamp remains off long enough to cool-down before being restarted. The advantages are less heat during normal operation and immediate availability of the incandescent lamps in an emergency.

Abstract: The Dual Spectrum Illumination System (DSIS) is a modular light source having two independent emitters of optical radiation. A halogen bulb provides a high intensity visible beam. The second source of emissions is a ring of light emitting diodes (LED). The LED ring can be configured to supply area illumination, beam illumination, or a combination of area and beam illumination. The spectrum emitted by the LED is selectable from the wide range of commercially available diodes. The illumination system provides a beam and infrared area lighting using 21 high power, 6 watt, LEDs emitting at 880 nanometers mounted on the ring. Illumination control electronics are provided on a printed circuit assembly to provide the diodes with the correct current and voltage. A second embodiment of the invention is as a direct replacement for aircraft landing lights, mobile vehicle head lights, and any other situation requiring beam illumination.

Abstract: Multiple compact fluorescent annular lamps are arranged in complementary concentric fashion about a miniature tungsten-halogen light source. All lamping is combined with appropriate reflectors in a single assembly with internal controls so as to provide dimmable light, focused center light, and frigid weather illumination capability. Light output of high efficacy is produced by combining fluorescent technology and the versatility inherent in halogen incandescent technology. The annular fluorescent lamps are triangular or igloo-shaped in cross section and the associated reflector serves to redirect light from the base of the lamps.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for mounting under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area, including a housing having a device for mounting the housing under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area; a fluorescent light fixture mounted in the housing; a night light mounted in the housing; and a battery-operated detachable flashlight assembly removably mounted in the housing. The flashlight assembly includes a battery recharger, an electrical device, such as a male plug, for interconnecting the battery recharger and a power source, and an electrical device for sensing a power loss. The light fixture also includes a flashlight electrical connection in the housing, such as a plug receptacle, for connection to the male plug for supplying power from the power source to the detachable flashlight assembly; and one or more diffusers for the housing.

Abstract: A lantern has a housing with a front end portion, a handle portion and a base portion with an incandescent bulb and a reflector in the front end portion and a fluorescent tube in the base portion. The base portion can be rotated by means of a rotatable joint through 180.degree. so that, using the front end portion as a base, the fluorescent tube can be positioned and angled to give optimum illumination for any particular use.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a primary lamp and a secondary lamp is disclosed. The apparatus comprises primary and secondary brackets, and primary and secondary sockets. The primary socket is affixed to the primary bracket, and receives the primary lamp, preferably a high intensity discharge lamp. The secondary bracket has a first end affixed to the primary bracket and a second end. The secondary socket is affixed to the secondary bracket, and receives the secondary lamp, preferably an incandescent lamp. The primary bracket defines a projected perimeter. The second end of the secondary bracket is normally biased to an operating position where the secondary lamp extends outside the projected perimeter of the primary bracket, but can be moved to a maintenance position where the secondary lamp is within the projected perimeter of the primary bracket. In operation, the secondary lamp is thus spaced apart from the primary lamp.

Abstract: A color display device comprises a blue color emitting light source consisting of a blue color emitting fluorescent lamp or a white color emitting fluorescent lamp attached with a blue color filter, and a liquid crystal panel for controlling the transmission of the blue color light for every pixel, wherein one end of every optical fiber provided for every pixel is fixed to a position on a fiber board where every blue color signal for every pixel passing through said liquid crystal panel can be incident, and the other end thereof is fixed to a corresponding position on a printed board on which a red color emitting LED and a green color emitting LED are mounted for every pixel, to have a full-color display by controlling the drive of said red color emitting LED, green color emitting LED and liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: A projector for use in photography comprises a housing containing a first light source, which provides focusing light. A pivotable mirror can be pivoted into the beam path. A flash light device or the like attached to the outside of the housing as second light source illuminates the object via the mirror during exposure. Any flash light device of conventional type can be used as external light source.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to illumination structures useful in display systems for projection video and television devices performing with high efficiency and good color rendition. Such illumination sources include a light source having an inner and outer envelope with plane mirrors within the outer envelope to direct reflected light, a light source providing randomly polarized light with polarizing structure for passing a desired polarization of the polarized light, and an arc lamp having at least two arcs for supplying uniform illumination in two dimensions. These illuminating structures enable significantly improved illumination in the appropriate projection video and television systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lamp for stage lighting control, which utilizes a four-step control switch to control a long lamp and two short lamps which are respectively mounted on a revolving shaft of a seat to rotate at a constant speed.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly having both AC and DC lamps, as well as AC and DC power receptacles that is capable of operating from either an AC source or a DC source. A 110-volt AC lamp, as well as a 12-volt DC lamp are provided within a reflector housing. The reflector housing has a mask that fits onto the reflector housing. An insulating handle that contains a switch that controls AC power to the AC lamp provides insulation and improved gripping ability for a user. An electrical cord provides electrical current for both the AC and DC lamps. The electrical cord has a pair of adapters, that are compatible with first, a 110-volt AC outlet, for providing power to the AC lamp. Secondarly, the other adapter is compatible with a receptacle used for an automobile cigarette lighter, for providing power to the DC lamp.

Abstract: A lamp includes a housing in which a wiring and a switching circuit are accommodated. A linear light source, which can be a hot cathode lamp or a cold cathode lamp, is located outside the lamp and is at least partially accommodated in a recess provided in the lamp housing and opened outwardly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indicator lamp and headlamp mounting for a vehicle in which the indicator lamp 1 and the headlamp 2 are mounted on opposite sides of a web 21 separating two bodywork sections by means of an alignment component 8. The headlamp is secured to the bodywork by at least two further mountings 10,11.The alignment component includes an adjustable spacing stop screw 15 which ensures a preset spacing between the indicator lamp 1 and headlamp unit 2 and alignment pins 7 are formed on the indicator lamp 1, which pins 7 project through apertures in the web 16 into holes 19 in a headlamp holding plate 20 securable to the web 16 by means of screws. The holding plate 20 has means for enabling the headlamp to be aligned both vertically and horizontally with the indicator lamp.

Abstract: A dual voltage lighting fixture for permiting the interchangeable use of light bulbs having substantially different operating voltages. The apparatus includes a housing to which is mounted a standard sized light bulb socket and a connector. A transformer is also mounted to the housing and serves to deliver electrical current to the socket and connector at substantially different operating voltages. A manually operated switch controls the supply of electrical current between the socket and the connector. A detachable fixture for receiving a smaller sized low voltage light bulb is also provided which is attached to the housing and connector. The detachable fixture may be removed whenever it is desirable to use a standard sized light bulb.

Abstract: A headlamp unit having a high intensity discharge lamp disposed at about the focus of a parabolic reflector and an incandescent lamp disposed at about the focus of a parabolic reflector.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating small animate or inanimate objects which employs at least one fiber optic bundle disposed on a selected area of a diffusion dome illuminated by a dual light source comprising, for example, an annular shaped light source having disposed along its central axis a linear-shaped source or a point light source relative to the size of the annular light source. The invention also relates to a method for accurately illuminating small animate or inanimate objects for observation or to be photographed.

Abstract: Ordinary incandescent lighting products, such as table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, etc., are designed to be used with regular screw-in incandescent lamps, and can not be used with non-self-ballasted fluorescent lamps--even if these had been furnished with regular Edison screw-bases. The lighting products of the present invention, however, are capable of being used with either regular incandescent lamps or with screw-base-mounted non-self-ballasted fluorescent lamps.In one preferred embodiment, the invention is implemented by using an Edison-type lamp socket with three lamp-contacting terminals--such as are commonly used with three-way incandescent lamps.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for mounting under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area, including a housing having a device for mounting the housing under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area; a fluorescent light fixture mounted in the housing; a night light mounted in the housing; and a battery-operated detachable flashlight assembly removably mounted in the housing. The flashlight assembly includes a battery recharger, an electrical device, such as a male plug, for interconnecting the battery recharger and a power source, and an electrical device for sensing a power loss. The light fixture also includes a flashlight electrical connection in the housing, such as a plug receptacle, for connection to the male plug for supplying power from the power source to the detachable flashlight assembly; and one or more diffusers for the housing.