Abstract: A lighting system includes a carrying container; at least two light sources to illuminate the interior and exterior of a the carrying container, each light source operatively connected directly to an actuation sensing device and to a power source. Magnetic actuators, mounted onto the carrying container activate each light source to provide illumination and independent of the access state of the carrying container.

Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus includes a plurality of connected lighting components and a handle attached to at least one of the plurality of lighting components. Each lighting component includes at least one bulb. The lighting components are arrangeable relative to one another into a plurality of configurations, including at least a collapsed configuration and an upright configuration.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, interior spaces are illuminated with a combination of harvested sunlight and artificial light emitted by one or more light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A lighting module has an array of light emitters, a heat sink having a first surface, the array of light emitters being mounted to the first surface, a microchannel cooler arranged on a second surface of the heat sink on an opposite side of the heat sink from the first surface, the microchannel cooler arranged to transport a liquid through a channel on the second surface of the heat sink, and a cooling unit thermally coupled to a microchannel cooler and arranged to remove heat from the liquid.

Abstract: A T-bar lamp includes a T-bar lamp housing, at least one light source, and a pattern. The T-bar lamp housing has an opening. The light source is mounted in the T-bar lamp housing. The pattern covers the opening and has at least one transparent region. The transparent region exposes the corresponding light source.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to wall recessed two-component luminaires. The two components can include a primary optical subsystem and a secondary optical subsystem. The primary optical subsystem can provide indirect lighting, illuminate an architectural space upward toward a ceiling, and/or have greater luminous flux than the secondary optical subsystem. The secondary optical subsystem can provide direct lighting, illuminate an architectural space horizontally and/or downward, provide lit appearance, provide direct view color and/or color gradients, provide direct view luminance and/or luminous gradients, and/or provide lighting for ambience.

Abstract: A solid state lamp, such as one that can replace an incandescent light bulb, has a base portion having an electrical connector for connection to a source of power, such as an Edison-type connector for connection to the mains voltage. An AC/DC converter in the base converts the mains voltage to a suitable light emitting diode (LED) drive voltage. A plurality of receptacles on the base connects to electrodes of plug-in modules. Each plug-in module supports a plurality of low power LEDs connected in series. The strings of LEDs on different modules are connected in parallel when connected to the receptacles. The modules and base are configured to allow a user to operate the lamp with different combinations of modules to generate a desired light output from the lamp. For example, the user can recreate the lumens equivalent of a 20 W, 40 W, or 60 W bulb by using one, two, or three modules.

Abstract: A substrate having a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted thereon is described. The substrate may be mounted in a lighting apparatus and may include a surface on which the plurality of light-emitting elements are mounted and one or more holes through which heat may be conducted from the first surface to another surface of the substrate. For example, a heat conductive and electrically non-conductive material may cover a surface of the one or more holes. According to some arrangements, the surface of the substrate may include an electrically non-conductive layer and an electrically conductive layer such that the electrically non-conductive layer is electrically isolated or separated from the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: Modular multichannel light sources connector systems and methods are provided. A lighting assembly includes substrates, each with a respective plurality of ports and conductive path configurations. Each path configuration includes a plurality of conductive paths between the respective plurality of ports. At least two conductive path configurations are the same. A connector couples one of a plurality of first ports on a first substrate to one of a plurality of second ports on a second substrate. A multichannel power supply's outputs are each coupled to an associated conductive path on the first substrate. A first light source is coupled to two conductive paths on the first substrate, and to a first output. A second light source is coupled to two conductive paths on the second substrate, corresponding to the conductive paths on the first substrate, and to a second output, different from the first output.

Abstract: Provided is a light source assembly including: a frame including a device region; a radiator mounted on the device region and detachable therefrom; and a light source including a light emitting device disposed at a position corresponding to the device region above the radiator.

Abstract: An illuminating device comprises a base, a supporting plate formed on the base, a reflective device formed around the supporting plate, and a plurality of lighting elements formed on the supporting plate. The lighting elements include a first lighting module and a second lighting module. Light from the first lighting module has a first color coordinate (x1, y1 wherein x1 is in a range from 0.301 to 0.305; y1 is in a range from 0.296 to 0.301. Light from the second lighting module has a second color coordinate (x2, y2), wherein x2 is in a range from 0.313 to 0.318; y2 is in a range from 0.314 to 0.321. Light from the first lighting module and the second lighting, module are mixed together to emit outside.

Abstract: In an assembling structure of an illumination unit, a light emitting component is mounted on a circuit board, and a housing accommodates the circuit board on which the light emitting component is mounted. A housing light-emitting part is formed at the housing, and transmits light emitted from the light emitting component. A housing light-blocking part is formed at the housing around the housing light-emitting part, and blocks the light emitted from the light emitting component. The housing is configured to be assembled into an assembled subject. The housing includes an exposed surface being a plane and including an outer surface of the housing light-emitting part and an outer surface of the housing light-blocking part are provided. The assembled subject includes a slit which forms an opening through which the exposed surface of the housing is exposed.

Abstract: A luminaire includes one or more solid state light modules, each having one or more theft deterrent features. Each of the one or more solid state light modules can include a number of solid state light sources. The one or more solid state light modules can be physically and electrically coupled to the luminaire such that any attempt to remove the solid state light module renders the solid state light module or the solid state light sources permanently inoperable. One or more theft deterrent features may be incorporated into the luminaire to deter theft. In one instance an external power converter supplying the solid state light module can be physically secured to a power source using one or more security mechanisms.

Abstract: Substrates and packages for LED-based light devices can significantly improve thermal performance and provide separate electrical and thermal paths through the substrate. One substrate includes multiple electrically insulating base layers. On a top one of these layers are disposed top-side electrical contacts, including light device pads to accommodate a plurality of light devices. External electrical contacts are disposed on an exterior surface of the substrate. Electrical paths connect the top-side electrical contacts to the external electrical contacts. At least portions of some of the electrical paths are disposed between the electrically insulating base layers. The electrical paths can be arranged such that different subsets of the light device pads are addressable independently of each other. A heat dissipation plate can be formed on the bottom surface of a bottom one of the base layers.

Abstract: Slotted heatsinks comprise a base containing a plurality of slots adapted to removably secure light emitting devices, wherein each of said slots comprises at least four cavities; and a plurality of fins adjacent to and/or on top of said slots for removing heat generated by the light emitting devices. The slots may have a t-shaped or +-shaped cross section. Opposing sidewalls may also be provided together with one or more active cooling devices and various covers for the components. Related systems and methods are also provided. When combined with a suitable light source, such devices are useful for a wide range of applications, including, for example, as aquarium or grow lights.

Abstract: A lighting assembly, and a replaceable lighting element for use with such an assembly, includes a first illumination element comprising a flexible, planar, illuminating material. The lighting assembly also includes a base operable to couple the first illumination element to a socket and an interface physically and electrically coupling the first illumination element to the base. The replaceable lighting element includes an interface configured to removably couple the lighting element to a base both physically and electrically.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods involve a light module adapted to mount to an open face of a conduit body. In an illustrative example, the light module may include an electrical interface for making operative electrical connection to conductors disposed within the conduit body. In some particular embodiments, the electrical interface may include an insulation displacement-style connector to facilitate installation and/or removal of the light module. In various examples, the conduit body may substantially conform to a form factor of a conduit body for a conventional conduit system.

Abstract: The light-emitting device includes: a substrate which has a single layer structure in which a conductive member is partially provided on a surface of the substrate; a plurality of light-emitting elements which are directly provided on the surface of the substrate so as to be electrically connected with the conductive member; a first light reflection resin layer; a second light reflection resin layer which is provided in a looped shape on the surface of the substrate so as to surround an area in which the plurality of light-emitting elements are provided; and a sealing resin which covers the plurality of light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a base with a coupling rim and a supporting plate and a housing coupled to the coupling rim such that the supporting plate is covered. The housing includes a channel part to guide air in and an air introduction hole to introduce the guided air into an inner space of the housing. A cooling fan is included and is disposed on an upper surface of the supporting plate covered by the housing, wherein the cooling fan draws air introduced through the air introduction hole into the inner space of the housing, and discharges the in-drawn air outside through an air discharging hole in the base. A light source module is included and mounted on a lower surface of the supporting plate, wherein the channel part provides a region depressed in a stepped manner along an outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprising a first lighting assembly comprising at as one lower light source configured to cast light over at least a near field and a second lighting assembly comprising at least one upper light source configured to cast light over at least a far field, the second lighting assembly mounted above the lighting assembly.

Abstract: A backlight module and a display device including the backlight module are provided. The backlight module includes a reflective plate and a plurality of light sources, wherein the reflective plate has a reflective surface and the light sources are disposed on the reflective surface generating light in a direction away from the reflective surface. The reflecting surface includes a plurality of low reflection portions, wherein the reflectivity of the low reflection portion is lower than the reflectivity of other positions on the reflective surface. The low reflection portions are disposed between the light source and adjacent light sources.

Abstract: A luminaire includes an electrical base, an optic, and a heat sink disposed between the base and the optic. The lens has a first curved portion, a second curved portion and a third portion. An LED light source is coupled to the heat sink with LED modules arranged to direct light in the same direction. A frustoconical member having a reflective outer surface is disposed between the lens and the LED light source wherein the LED light source has LED modules disposed to emit at least a portion of light toward the reflective outer surface such that light is emitted with a substantially even luminous intensity in a 0°-135° zone.

Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for integrating lighting into a dropped/suspended ceiling. In some cases, a light source (e.g., light emitting diodes, laser diodes, etc) can be operatively coupled with the support grid/matrix of a drop ceiling. In some instances, the light source can be mounted on the underside of a drop ceiling T-frame and configured to emit/direct light sideways and/or downward from the ceiling. In some other instances, the light source can be mounted on an interior portion of a T-frame and configured to emit/direct light: (1) into an adjacent lightguide configured to direct the light downward from the ceiling; and/or (2) onto an adjacent reflective ceiling tile configured to direct the light downward from the ceiling. Some such lighting fixtures can be configured to be substituted for a standard or custom drop ceiling tile.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a light emitting device includes: a substrate a back face side of which is disposed on a mounting member; a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a surface side of the substrate; and a power supply terminal provided on the surface side of the substrate and electrically connected to the light emitting elements. The power supply terminal is connected to electrical connecting units by elastic pressing force directed from the surface side of the substrate to the mounting member side. A mechanical fixing unit has a pressing portion brought into contact with the surface side of the substrate. The mechanical fixing units fix the substrate to the mounting member with use of elastic pressing force of the pressing portions directed from the surface side of the substrate to the mounting member side.

Abstract: An electronic device improves an impact-resistance characteristic of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. The electronic device includes an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display including a panel assembly for forming an organic light emitting element, and a housing including a housing main body for receiving the organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. The housing includes a housing main body including a first space for receiving the panel assembly and a second space for receiving a printed circuit board, an upper cover, and a lower cover. The housing main body includes a bottom formed to distinguish a first space and a second space in the housing, and also includes a bent unit on an edge, and a side wall in which the bent unit is buried to be combined with the edge of the bottom.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a lighting unit and a frame. The lighting unit has at least one light emitting unit with light emitting elements. The frame sandwiches outer edges of the lighting unit to support the lighting unit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an LED lamp includes a lighting circuit, a storage, a thermal radiating body, an LED substrate, and a cover. The storage includes a pair of electrode pins electrically connected to the lighting circuit, and stores the lighting circuit in the interior thereof. The thermal radiating body integrally includes a lid portion configured to cover the storage and an arrangement portion located in a periphery of the lid portion. The LED substrate includes an LED configured to emit light upon receipt of power feed from the lighting circuit, and is arranged so as to be thermally connected to the arrangement portion of the thermal radiating body. The cover has translucency and covers the LED substrate.

Abstract: A rod-shaped retrofit lamp may have a mechanical sensing unit, and a current path has a plurality of electrically conductive sub-segments of which a first sub-segment is connected to the associated pin and of which a sub-segment is connected to the lamp's electronics unit, wherein the mechanical sensing unit is elastically pushed in counter to its projection direction from a released condition into an engaged condition and interacting with two current paths in such a way that the respective current path's first and second sub-segment will have been galvanically mutually coupled when the sensing unit is in the engaged condition so that the respective current path will have been closed and associated pin thereby electrically connected to the internal electronics unit.

Abstract: A light strip includes a conductive plate including at least two first conductive strips, at least one column second conductive strips; first electric conductors including light sources soldered at said distance between said second conductive strips, second electric conductors soldered between said first conductive strips and said second conductive strips the light strip of the present invention not only has simple structures, but also has good stability.

Abstract: A lamp apparatus (14) includes a heat sink (28), a heat conductive post (26) having a plurality of faces (36), one or more light engines (30) coupled to each of a plurality of faces (36), a connector (32) to provide power to the light engine (30) when electrically coupled to a lamp socket, and a grommet (34). The grommet (34) is secured to and extends around a perimeter of the heat conductive post (26) and includes a radial groove (48) receiving a rim (21) of an opening (20) of a reflector (12) such that a first and a second portion (50, 51) of the grommet (34) extend beyond the rim (21) and over a portion of an interior and an exterior surface (23, 25) of the reflector (12) to secure the lamp apparatus (14) to the opening (20) of the reflector (12).

Abstract: The present invention provides a light core structure and a manufacturing process thereof Firstly, an insulation material that is temperature resistant and has high thermal conductivity is provided to serve as a base material and the base material is used to form a thermal conductive body that has a cylindrical shape, a circular tubular shape, a spherical pillar shape, or a conical pillar shape. Printing techniques are then applied to print solderable conductive metal wiring on a surface of the thermal conductive body and heat is applied to cure the wiring to form a curved surface circuit. Afterwards, SMD bonding technique is applied, together with a fixture, to mount SMD LED elements to the curved surface of the thermal conductive body through soldering. The thermal conductive body is then coupled to an adaptor element through threading or other suitable machining or being used in combination with other thermally conductive bar.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a light-emitting device comprises a substrate on which a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged and mounted in two lines; and sealing members of two lines each sealing the plurality of light-emitting elements of each line. A distance between the lines of the sealing members is equal to 0.5 times or more but 2 times or less a width of the sealing member of each line.

Abstract: A lamp unit may be provided that includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed on the first substrate; and a plurality of light sources disposed on the second substrate, wherein at least two light source arrays are provided, in each of which a plurality of the light sources are disposed in a row, and wherein at least a first light source array and a second light source array among the light source arrays are individually driven.

Abstract: Discrete flexible pixel assemblies can be hermetically sealed from the environment and can comprise unitary, self-contained replaceable modules which enable efficient, economical production of large scale, free-form electronic displays, signs and lighting effects for outdoor use. The method and means for producing hermetically sealed discrete flexible pixel assemblies can include encapsulation means, exterior encasement means, and cable connector means.

Abstract: A light emitting element array for an illumination apparatus, an illumination apparatus and method of manufacture of the same in which an array of light-emitting elements and an array of light directing optics are provided between first and second attached mothersheet substrates wherein the thermal resistance of at least one of the mothersheet substrates is reduced by means of thickness reduction so as to provide reduced LED junction temperature.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for protecting and mounting an array of light sources such as LED modules. The fixture includes a frame with a first surface that arcs or curves with an arc angle of between ten and fifty degrees and an arc length of between about ten to fifteen times the arc height. A plurality of LED modules including a lens and bonnet reflector are each functionally coupled against the first surface to direct a combination refracted and reflected beam pattern, the beam pattern of each LED module having an peak luminous intensity directed substantially normally from the first surface in front of and against which each LED module is functionally coupled. The peak luminous intensity of the combination refracted and reflected beam pattern associated with each LED module has a positive angle with respect to the combination refracted and reflected beam pattern from adjacently located LED modules.

Abstract: A backlight device according to the present invention is provided with: a chassis having a bottom plate 22a and a side plate; LED substrates 25 disposed on the bottom plate 22a of the chassis in a manner so that one end surface of the LED substrates and the side plate face each other; LEDs disposed on the LED substrates 25 with the obverse side as the light exit side; a wiring pattern 35 disposed on the LED substrates 25; a first connector 31 connected to the wiring pattern 35 and disposed on the end on the side provided with the one end surface among the ends of the LED substrates 25; a second connecting member that is electrically connected to the first connector 31 with the direction of connection being a direction that is along the plate surface of the bottom plate 22a, forming in a plan view an angle with the first side edge 22a1 that faces the one end surface, and facing the first side edge 22a1 from the reverse side from the first side edge 22a1 sandwiching the first connector 31; and a power supply wi

Abstract: A backlight device of the present invention is provided with: a chassis having a bottom plate (22a) and a side plate; LED substrates (25) disposed on the bottom plate (22a) of the chassis in a manner so that one end face and the side plate face each other; LEDs disposed on the LED substrates (25); patterned wiring (35) electrically connected to the LEDs and disposed on the LED substrates (25); a first connector part (31) electrically connected to the patterned wiring (35) and disposed on, of respective end portions of the LED substrates (25), an end portion that has the one end face; a second connector part (32) electrically connected to the first connector part (31) with a connecting direction that is along the plane of the bottom plate (22a), the connecting direction also being, in a plan view, a direction parallel to a first side edge (22a1) that faces the one end face, or a direction directed from the side edge (22a1) toward the end portion (25b) that has the one end face at an acute angle with respect to

Abstract: A system of a magnetic attachment handle and attachment devices includes an attachment handle and a plurality of devices. Each of plurality of devices includes a device magnet which attaches with a handle magnet of the attachment handle so that the attachment handle can be interchangeably attached with a chosen device from the plurality of devices. The chosen device that attaches with the attachment handle is selected by a user as the plurality of devices can be different from one another.

Abstract: An integrated multi-layered illuminating unit and an integrated multi-layered illuminating assembling unit are provided in the disclosure. The illuminating unit provided in the present invention can be adapted to different purposes and locations of use through a flexible number of heat dissipating bases used and adaptable assembling methods, in other words, the present invention provides an illuminating unit which can be assembled into specific forms depending on different applications and purposes. The illuminating unit and can provide various irradiation intensity and rage, wherein the heat dissipating bases are connected and assembled with each other through connecting members with an easy, fast and convenient method, thus the illuminating unit provided is very time and effort saving regarding its production and maintenance.

Abstract: Display module mounting configurations and methods are disclosed. A frame for a video display module can comprise a first face configured for coupling with a light-emitting element circuit board and a second face configured for mounting to a support chassis and one or more first securing structures coupled to the second face, the one or more first securing structures being configured to mount or secure the frame to the support chassis. The frame can also include one or more security latches each comprising a latch body movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, each latch body configured to engage a first feature of the support chassis to prevent removal of the video display module when in the latched position.

Abstract: A deep submersible light fixture includes a substantially spherical exterior housing made of metal. The housing has a hollow interior and a first aperture extending through a front side of the housing. The first aperture communicates with the hollow interior of the housing. At least one LED is mounted inside the first aperture adjacent to the hollow interior of the housing. A transparent window extends across the first aperture. A seal is situated between a periphery of the window and the housing adjacent the first aperture for providing resistance to the entry of water into the hollow interior of the housing. An electrical connector extends through a second aperture in a rear side of the housing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an LED lamp includes an LED module and a light guide. The LED module includes a plurality of LEDs annularly arranged and mounted on a front surface of a board, and an opening provided in the board at an inside surrounded by the LEDs. The light guide is engaged and fastened to the opening from the front surface side of the board. The light guide guides part of light emitted by the LEDs, and emits the light guided from the front surface side to a rear surface side over an outer edge part of the board.

Abstract: A light source manufacturing method includes disposing LEDs upon a substrate having input pads for receiving an operating voltage for the LEDs, bonding a flexible PC board to the substrate, and using a thermally conductive adhesive bonding the substrate onto a planar region of a heat sink.

Abstract: A LED lamp assembly includes a rectangular electrical box formed of two symmetrical U-shaped frame panels that are detachably fastened together by a tongue-and-groove joint and holding therein a control circuit board that is affixed to two parallel mounting grooves in one U-shaped frame panel by screw nails, a back cover plate and a bracket affixed to the electrical box at two opposite sides for mounting, and an elongated, rectangular light source unit affixed to the bracket and controllable by the control circuit board to emit light.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes at least a light emitting module, and the light emitting module comprises a supporting element, a flexible circuit board and at least a light emitting element. The supporting element has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. The flexible circuit board includes a first light emitting portion and at least an electrical connection portion. The light emitting portion is disposed on the first surface of the supporting element, and the electrical connection portion is bent to the side of the second surface of the supporting element. The light emitting element is disposed at the light emitting portion.

Abstract: A lighting device includes at least one space for receiving at least one functional element, the space being connected to at least one semipermeable transmission element and otherwise closed off in a sealed manner and the at least one transmission element being transmissive to air in both directions and non-transmissive to water, at least in the direction of the space.

Abstract: An illumination balloon which has an inflatable bladder surrounding an assembly that includes a frame comprised of hollow tubes, lighting sources, and mechanical fan for inflating said bladder. The lighting sources are staggered along the frame so that each is unimpeded from the fixtures and bulbs of the other lighting sources. The mechanical fan does require a transformer to step up or step down the voltage received from an external power supply. Wiring to energize the lighting sources and mechanical fan are threaded through the hollow tubes of the frame.

Abstract: A compact passively-cooled solid state illumination system is provided as a replacement for conventional arc light, metal halide and Xenon white-light sources for photocuring applications. The solid state illumination system utilizes LED modules to generate high intensity light output suitable for photocuring. The light output is continuous in the visible spectrum from 380 nm to 530 nm and is suitable for photocuring using a wide range of photoinitiators. A touchscreen interface allows programming of spectral output, intensity and duration. Output can be initiated using the touchscreen interface and/or a foot pedal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat sink assembly and a method for producing the same. The invention can be applied, for example, in solid state lighting in order to improve the efficiency of heat dissipation. The object of the invention is achieved with a solution where effective thermal connection is provided from opto-electrical component in which thermally active inserts are embedded in an injection moulding to plastic heat sink. Solution of the invention can also provide also electrical connections for opto-electrical components.