Abstract: A helmet has features that provide better illumination and allow it to be used for both snorkling and scuba diving. The helmut has a watertight cavity located in the top portion. A lamp is mounted in this cavity. The lamp can be oriented to various directions with respect to the helmet by rotating the lamp housing. The battery is also mounted in the cavity. The switch connected between the battery and the lamp is located in a recess formed in the exterior of the helmet. A flexible liner is releasably secured inside the interior of the helmet. The liner can be removed, if a diver's hood is used, such as in cold water.

Abstract: A retractable lamp which includes a lamp pivotally held at a first axis to be extended out of and retracted into a housing, a lampcover pivotally held at a second axis to open and close an opening of the housing for exposing and retracting the lamp, and a swing member for imparting motions to the lamp and the lampcover. The retractable lamp can reduce the open area between the lampcover and the lamp which are exposed out of the housing. Due to the reduction of the open area, a reduction in air resistance and noise is thus created and an improvement in the fuel efficiency of an automobile can be realized.

Abstract: A mechanical arm has a free end that can be positioned in an almost infinite number of locations relative to a fixed end. The mechanical arm may be used as a free position lamp. The arm is free standing in the location without the use of counter balance or springs. The arm comprises a fixed end base and a free end portion with a pair of spaced apart separate link members therebetween, each link member is substantially the same and each has a first goose neck portion with a rotatable connection to the fixed base, a first rigid rod between the first goose neck portion and a second goose neck portion and a second rigid rod between the second goose neck portion and a rotatable connection to the free end portion, a first flexible spacer between the first rigid rods in the pair of link members and a second flexible spacer between the second rigid rods in the pair of link members.

Abstract: A channel shaped track lighting fixture has a light reflector mounted in a pair of aligned internal grooves. Removable end caps permit access to the interior of the lighting fixtures so that the reflector may be slid out of the fixture along the aligned internal grooves.

Abstract: Adjustable safety lamps for mounting upon a vehicle window, for example, the rear window of an automobile. Particularly, a "high set" brake lamp, including a frame together with adhesive means for securing the frame upon an automobile rear window; an outer housing having an open side secured at its perimeter to the frame and an inner housing, enclosing an energizable lamp. The inner housing is rotatably supported within the outer housing, such that the lamp is directed towards the open side of the outer housing and through the frame at eye level with respect to the driver of a vehicle approaching from the rear.

Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture has a capped circular and longitudinally slotted tube containing a power supply and charging electronics. Cylindrical outer envelopes rotatably enclosing the tube each have pivotally mounted lamp shells at opposing ends. A spider plate attachable canopy having integrally molded apertured inner lugs has an outer integrally molded arm supported overhanging portion, the arm being of substantial cross section for supporting the tube weight centrally supporting the lighting fixture. The tube has a longitudinal support slot receiving a rectangular support piece terminating from the canopy arm. End caps enclosing tube ends each have a circumferential groove for receiving guide nubs are disposed in spaced apart relationship on the inner circumference of the envelopes. The envelopes have oblique truncated surfaces allowing beam positioning without envelope interference.

Abstract: An illuminator of the type designed to be used as embedded in a framework is disclosed. A light push of the finger tip given to a lid on the front side of an illumination chamber causes the lid to open gently and, at the same time, puts on an electric bulb stowed in the illumination chamber, allowing it to illuminate the surrounding area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable source of light which can be easily attached to the object to be illuminated, contains a self contained energy source, provides a shielding mechanism by which the light bulb is prevented from coming into contact with other objects, can be folded in order to be easily transported and provides a mechanism by which the source of light can be automatically turned off when the container in which the light source is housed comes in contact with another physical object.

Abstract: The light comprises a cluster of lamp units (100), pivotally mounted at (6,7), on respective chassis (8) running on a loop track. The lamp units are approximately equidistant from a central axis and illuminate a common patch on the axis. Each chassis (8) is connected to a respective chain (35) which may be driven to move individual chassis (8) along the track, changing the configuration of the cluster. A linkage (26,27,31) enables the lamp unit inclination to be varied and a linkage (12,13,14,16,18) enables the relative positions of a bulb (1) and a concave reflector (10) to vary, thereby varying the beam width. The rollers (18) of each unit roll on a surface of a first common hoop and the rollers (31) on a surface of a second common hoop. The hoops are movable enabling the inclination of beamwidth of all the lamp units to be varied simultaneously, changing the patch range or size.

Abstract: A trilite characterized by comprising a case with a pivoted head, a separable wall holder, a circuit board and other components wherein the light head and body are pivoted together with two pivots and the circuit board has two rechargeable batteries and a CDS so that the ambient illumination will control the illumination of the bulb and the trilite will function as night light, emergency light and spot light.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided for a lighting fixture whereby a bezel door is hinged to the fixture housing in a manner that it can be swung open from the open face of the housing but cannot be dropped or lose supported contact with the housing. The hinge assembly is located along one edge of the housing. The hinge assembly comprises a hinge hook portion typically an extension of the lower bezel door edge. The hinge hook is an open-faced, open-ended cylindrical structure having a centerpiece with a stud extending therefrom. The hinge bar comprises two axially aligned cylindrical sections extending typically from the lower edge of the housing. The hinge hook is fitted over the hinge bar sections and a fastener is placed over the hinge hook stud.

Abstract: An underwater light employing a housing positioned within a niche such that water may flow around the housing. A lamp is positioned within the housing directed toward a lens. The lamp reflector is surrounded by high thermal conductivity metallic wool extending out to the housing which may also be of high thermal conductivity. A potting compound in the rear of the housing encapsulates the electrical connections. A lens assembly in one embodiment is illustrated as being pivotal within the niche housing.

Abstract: A durable and adjustable lighting luminaire is provided that will allow the orientation of the projected light to be adjusted. The luminaire housing forms a saddle with a first leg and a second leg. A lamp socket is located in said first leg. A reflector-lens combination is rotatably positioned between the first and second legs and rotatably mounted over the lamp socket. The lamp and lamp socket extend into the reflector-lens combination. The ballast housing, ballast cover, reflector and lens are all constructed of polymeric material and connected together by snap or pressure fits and ultrasonic welding. The resulting luminaire is corrosion, impact, weather and vandal resistant.

Abstract: A first support arm section is hingedly connected to a second support arm section to form therewith a light source support arm which can be selectively articulated into either an extended or a folded over disposition. A first end of the support arm is formed for connection to a lamp support post and base; while a second end of the support arm is formed to support a light source such as a bulb socket and a lamp shade. The first support arm section and second support arm section are each formed of tubular stock to facilitate electrical wiring and a spring has its ends connected to adjacent hinged portions of the first and second support arm sections to surround hide and protect the electrical wiring and to bias the first and second support arm sections towards each other. In the extended disposition the support arm sections are coaxially aligned and carry a light source so that the illumination is directed downwardly.

Abstract: A luminaire of an HID lamp includes a wiring box pivotally mounted on a yoke and a lamp and reflector mounted on the box. The lamp is mounted with its axis perpendicular to a normally horizontal surface of the box. The reflector is mostly formed as surfaces of revolution but has a flat mounting surface offset from the reflector axis at a predetermined angle, preferably about 36.degree. for use with a lamp having a .+-.15.degree. operating angle deviation from vertical. Thus, the aiming angle can be between 21.degree. and 51.degree. from vertical.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17a of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15a and supports a flood lamp 10a powered by generator 15a. A bracket includes a frame 20a extending around and fitted to a generally rectangular end of generator housing 17a. Lamp head 10a has a supporting knuckle 50 with a mounting arm 52 fixed in a socket 60 in an upper region of bracket 20a so that lamp head 10a can pivot on a horizontal axis through knuckle 50 relative to mounting arm 52 and bracket 20a. Lamp head 10a can be folded under socket 60 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20a and the end of generator housing 17a for protective storage, and lamp head 10a can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the downward slope of socket 60. Socket 60 and mounting arm 52 are hollow and provide a conduit for electric conductors leading from generator 15a to lamp head 10a.

Abstract: A flood light luminaire having all of the electrical components mounted on a removable door casting.

Abstract: A warning assembly for emergency vehicles comprising a flash lamp assembly and a non-synchronous moving reflector assembly. The flash tube is subjected to a relatively rapid flash rate in conjunction with the movable reflectors attaining a scattering of the high intensity light throughout a desired area with high optical gain.

Abstract: A lamp for a picture-screen work station having a holder for a lamp body which has a reflector and a source of light, characterized by the fact that the holder is of bar shape and is displaceable in three dimensions by joints on its ends and bears two lamp bodies which are individually displaceable in three dimensions independently of each other.

Abstract: A clamping device and holder therefor, and more specifically, a clamping light construction and a holder therefor whereby a light or article can be selectively supported in a variety of angular positions for any given fixed clamped position of the clamping device. Essentially, the clamping device includes a clamp or clip having a specially constructed holder for supporting a device or light in a variety of angular relationships. In one form of the invention, the holder comprises a tubular like member having a plurality of arcuate shaped opening for frictionally receiving and retaining a light device therein for selectively directing the light beam in any of several directions. In another form of the invention, the light or device is provided with one or more slides which are selectively engageable with a keyway connected to the clamping device for varying the angular position of the light or article relative to the clamping device.

Abstract: A high intensity flood light fixture is provided consisting of a ballast housing and a reflector housing which are rotatably mounted with respect to each other. Indexing means are provided about the joint between the housings and also about an opening in the ballast housing adapted to receive a mounting tenon. A unique strain relief is provided for the power cord to the fixture which also serves as a water tight seal for the power cord.

Abstract: An eye-safe compact laser simulator for simulating a laser spot on or off axis. The simulator used to test laser range and spot receivers.

Abstract: This invention is directed at a light box comprising a box-like base member and a cover. The base member has a storage compartment and a series of light chambers which are aligned with the storage chamber. The storage chamber includes a means of providing power to the source of light mounted in the light chambers. The cover is pivotally engaged to the base member by an L hinge and has an adjustable connector extending therefrom which is engageable with the base member. Each of the secondary walls has an upper side edge and a lower side edge. The upper side edge is positioned in close proximity to the opening of the base member and the lower side edge is positioned in spaced parallel relation to the upper side edge and has a notch formed therein. The notches of the secondary walls are in aligned, spaced relation to each other. A first channel is mounted in a shoulder formed at the opening to the base member and faces into the light chambers.

Abstract: A lamp and filter mounting assembly includes a lamp holder with a lamp mounting plate and a back wall for pivotal mounting to a bracket. The back wall of the lamp holder includes an inclined adjustment stop that engages the bracket upon rotation of the lamp holder through a predetermined angle. The assembly also includes a filter holder with side rails and a filter stop to hold a filter. The side rails include extensions that overlie the lamp holder to provide a sliding attachment to the lamp holder. The bracket is secured to an aperture pan that is rotatably mounted within a trim assembly. A light shield is secured to the aperture pan and surrounds the lamp holder.

Abstract: A light is described having a hollow body with a support means pivotally connected to the body for aiming the light, a transmission plate detachably held in its mount at the front of the body, a light source detachably mounted on a mounting plate which is in turn detachably mounted on the back end of the light, and a vent means for venting hot air from the interior of the light.

Abstract: A lamp bulb mount for axially mounting two lamp bulbs into a light for selective operation in relation to a combination flood and spot light is disclosed. The mount includes a forward base and a rearward base selectively connectable to each other. The forward base is conformable to a reflector member of the light and has an opening formed therein which receives the lamp bulbs supported by the rear base. Interconnection of the forward and rearward base and placement of the forward base against the reflector member projects the light bulbs through the reflector member in a predetermined relationship. A socket of each base of the mount is convertible between flanged lamp bulbs and twin pin lamp bulbs through alternative spring mountings. A carrying case for the mount includes a fan adapted to maintain air flow throughout the light, cooling the battery, control circuitry and lamp bulbs.

Abstract: An articulated task lamp for exemplary use as a counterbalanced drafting table lamp including pivotally interconnected base assembly, lower support arm, upper support arm, and lamp head, and counterbalance linkage operable within said lower support arm and base assembly and provided a novel connection to the upper support arm. The counterbalance linkage includes a torsion counterbalance spring in the base assembly having a force transmitting connection to a link member which is pivotally interconnected to a compensating link pivotally mounted intermediate its ends to the base assembly, the other end of said compensating link being pivotally connected to an elongated link member carried and operable within the lower support arm and having its other end pivotally connected to a crank member enclosed within a mid joint means providing a pivotal connection and force transmitting connection between the upper and lower support arms.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge light fixture is provided wherein the conventional gaskets are replaced by joints which prevent water from entering the fixture but permit free air flow. The joints are formed by components, at least one of which terminates in a U-shaped section and the other of which interdigitates with the U-shaped section. The leg of the U-shaped section directed toward the fixture interior is longer than the leg directed away from the fixture thereby providing a water barrier.

Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus having a lamp assembly attached to the top of an elongated mast, preferably formed of interconnectable relatively short sections. The lamp assembly includes at least one electric lamp affixed to a horizontal shaft for rotation about a horizontal axis. Associated with the horizontal shaft are a pair of gears, suitably a vertical rack and a pinion engaged therewith, the pinion being operatively attached to the horizontal shaft. A spring associated with the pinion tends to rotate the gear in a direction which biases the engaged rack downwardly. The lower end of the rack abuts a movable pushrod generally centrally located within the hollow mast and running the length thereof. The lower end of the mast is telescopically mounted on a mast support provided with a fixed vertical stoprod which abuts the lower end of the pushrod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to auxiliary spotlights (headlamps) for automobile vehicles, for example fog and spot lamps. Such auxiliary spotlights generally comprise a sealed beam unit, i.e. a reflector-light source-glass assembly, housed in a casing forming a protective housing. A system of articulated assembly connects the casing to the automobile vehicle on which the spotlight is thus fixed by the outside.

Abstract: A swing arm support housing is formed with a pair of openings spaced one from the other but each formed along parallel axis. One opening extends into but not through the housing and is on a size and configuration to be mounted on top of a lamp support post. The other opening extends completely through the housing and is fitted proximate each of its ends with aligned rings formed of a plastic material and retained in place by end rings. The aligned rings slidably and rotatably receive a lamp swing arm. At least one of such rings constitutes a clamping ring that has a longitudinal slit to permit distortion of the ring, proximate the slit and in a radial direction, to clamp same against the lamp swing arm to hold the swing arm in selected positions.

Abstract: A rotary beacon for use in emergency equipment where a turntable carrying electric lights rotates with respect to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus containing a headlight gimballed for rotation within the enclosure of the apparatus. The headlight is capable of exposure through an opening in the enclosure, and is capable of directional adjustment in accordance with signals produced at a remote location. A cover is provided for selectively enclosing the opening which exposes the headlight, and is capable of selectively enclosing or exposing the opening in accordance with signals produced at a remote location.

Abstract: To largely prevent bodily injury to a pedestrian or cyclist involved in a collision with a passenger motor vehicle with an impact in a headlight area of the vehicle, the headlights are flexibly disposed. For this purpose, a diffusing lens for the headlights is provided with a rearwardly slanted cover plate above a light exit area of the diffusing lens. The cover plate forms a part of the outer contour or shape of the vehicle and essentially maintains the original shape upon an impact load. The cover plate has a length corresponding at least to approximately a half of a height of the light exit area, with a free end of the cover plate being elastically supported by a fixed component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A mechanism for tilting a display screen of a CRT includes a detent gear rack molded in the side of an arch supporting therein a pivotably mounted cabinet housing the CRT. A molded detent lever is slidably attached to a side of the cabinet and is arranged to normally be in engagement with the detent gear rack.

Abstract: A vehicle body taillamp assembly includes a taillamp finishing panel mounted to the rear end panel of a vehicle body and having spaced pintle portions in its upper edge. A taillamp structure fits within the finishing panel and includes hinge pins received through apertures in the hinge pintle portions to mount the taillamp structure to the finishing panel for movement between a closed position within the finishing panel and an open position outwardly and upwardly of the finishing panel wherein the housing reflector portion and the wiring to the bulbs with the housing reflector portion are exposed for servicing.

Abstract: A kinematic lamp mount for mounting a spectral source lamp (3) such as a hollow cathode lamp accurately with respect to an optical axis of, for example an atomic absorption spectrophotometer comprises a base member (100), a lamp holder (1) and two spring means (120, 121) which urge the holder (1) into contact with the base member (100). The holder (1) is provided with three ball ended feet (6,8,10) two of which (6,8) are adjustable. Two feet (6 and 10) engage in an arcuate V-groove (102) while the third engages in a radial V-groove (103) giving kinematic connection between the holder (1) and base member (100).By providing kinematic connection between the holder (1) and base member (100) the lamp holder (1) and hence the lamp (3) may be removed from and later replaced sufficiently accurately on the base member (100) that no re-adjustment is necessary.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17 of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15 and supports a flood lamp 10 powered by generator 15. A bracket 20 includes a frame extending around the end of generator housing 17 and projections 21 that reach back to mounting locations where bracket 20 is screwed to generator 15. A gooseneck 30 secured to an upper region of bracket 20 curves downward and outward in a gooseneck shape and terminates in a knuckle that supports lamp head 10 for vertical pivotal movement. Lamp head 10 can be folded under gooseneck 30 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20 and the end of generator housing 17 for protective storage, and lamp head 10 can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the curvature of the upper side of gooseneck 30. Gooseneck 30 is hollow and provides a conduit 40 for electric conductors leading from the generator to the lamp head.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to illumination devices and method of use in tunnel alignment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an illumination device producing a concentrated directional light beam adapted for verifying the center plane of a boring in an underground mine passageway. The illumination device includes a first elongated portion having a longitudinal axis. An arangement for fastening the first portion to a support is provided at a first end of the first portion. A second portion rotatably received by the first portion includes a light source for producing a directional light beam. The light beam is adapted to be directed away from the longitudinal axis of the first portion. An arrangement for retaining the second portion in a predetermined angular position with respect to the axis of the first portion is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting fixture which is primarily adapted for removable attachment to modular office furniture and for adjustable, substantially glare-free illumination of a work surface. The lighting fixture has a substantially elongated housing for a ballast, and a pair of holders for fluorescent tubes which are pivotably attached to a lower surface of the housing. A fastening device is attached to the housing which enables removable attachment of the lighting fixture to the underside of a shelf or the like, preferably without physically altering or changing the shelf. A channel shaped member having an upwardly open face is attached to and is disposed substantially along the entire length of the housing in order to unobtrusively accommodate at least a portion of a cable which connects the lighting fixture with an electric outlet. A user may adjust the positioning of each tube holder relative to the housing in order to obtain an optimal lighting effect on the work surface.

Abstract: Each one of a pair of swing units, for mounting the swing arm assemblies of a swing arm lamp, is formed as a relatively short substantially tubular member having a tubular mounting end of reduced outside diameter and that is provided with a circumferential groove. The reduced end of each swing unit is received by a respective mounting seat of a vertical swing bracket which mounts both swing units for rotation about a pair of predetermined axis of rotation that are spaced and parallel one to the other. A pair of threaded bolt like members are carried by the swing bracket so that an end of each threaded member can be moved from a position wherein the end projects into its respective groove, to prevent unseating of the swing unit from the bracket, but not so as to prevent rotation thereon; to a position wherein said ends are removed from the respective grooves so that the swing units can be removed from the bracket.

Abstract: A pharmacy-type lamp having a light source disposed at one end of a tubular swing arm the other end of which extends into a vertically disposed support tube secured to a base pedestal. The tubular support is formed from coined seam tubular stock having extra infolded edges material extending from the seam during the tubes formation to form a rib-like track within the support tube for coaction with stops coined from the material of the swing arm, at an extremity thereof disposed within the support tube, to facilitate rotation of the swing arm within the support tube while limiting such rotation to almost 360.degree.. A clutch, carried at one end of the support tube, centers the swing arm therewithin and facilitates gripping and release of the swing arm with respect to the support tube to restrict and permit movement (sliding and rotational) of the swing arm within the support tube.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an auxiliary safety rear light assembly for vehicles which can be adhesively mounted at any position on the rear window of a car or truck.Another object of the present invention is an auxiliary safety rear light assembly which can be adjusted along a horizontal axis so as to be mountable parallel to the road regardless of the angle which the vehicle rear window makes to the road.

Abstract: A flashlight has a battery housing and a head on which is mounted a bulb socket. Forwardly directed legs on the housing pivotally engage forwardly directed legs in the head so as swivelly to mount the head to the body.

Abstract: A portable auxiliary light having a case, a battery positioned within the case, and a light house on the end of the case. The light also has bellows interattaching the case and the light house and a related circuitry positioned in the case. The method for lighting includes locating the light behind a rear view mirror such that a recess in the case straddles the support post of the rear view mirror, and securing the light to the mirror. A switch on the case is activated to furnish lighting to the inside of the automobile.

Abstract: A height-adjustable support arm with a parallelogram linkage has a stationary first articulated head and a second articulated head which is movable relative thereto, the second articulated head having a support bar connected thereto for mounting a device such as a hanging lamp. In order to avoid gaps in the exterior portion of the second articulated head, the movable parts thereof are surrounded by a flexible covering mounted on a tubular parallelogram leg at one end and at the free end of the support bar at its other end. The exterior dimensions of the covering correspond substantially to the tubular parallelogram leg and the interior dimensions are selected such that the second articulated head can move freely therein within an adjustment range.

Abstract: A task lighting system is disclosed including a reflector which supports a light source such as a fluorescent light tube. An at least translucent, member covers the light source and extends along its entire length. A variable light transmission pattern is carried by the elongated tube. The light transmission pattern has a density which is directly proportional to the brightness levels of the light source, both longitudinally and circumferentially thereof. The variable light transmission pattern is defined by a plurality of opaque markings and is positionable within the reflector so that the light source has an apparent uniform brightness. The variable light transmission pattern controls veiling reflections which can occur when an observer views a task having a given specularity. The member is movable with respect to the light source to vary the brightness of the luminaire.

Abstract: A retractable head lamp structure for automobiles in which a head lamp assembly is mounted on the automobile body for pivotable movement about a pivot axis between an extended position and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the lens surface of the head lamp assembly is located along the body surface. The pivot axis is inclined downwardly and rearwardly with respect to a horizontal transverse line as seen in transverse outward direction of the body so that the lens surface is substantially flush with the body surface in the retracted position.

Abstract: A book-light characterized by its small size and light weight is formed from suitable plastic material with a base supporting a vertical lamp-bearing arm and an integral clamp consisting of a U-shaped frame having side arms rigidly attached to the base and a central plate flexibly attached to the base so that the entire book-light may be attached to a book or other publication by inserting the cover or pages between arms and the central plate. The vertical lamp-bearing arm is mounted at one end in a transverse slot in the base, while the other end supports the lamp proper in a manner to permit both circular and vertical motions.

Abstract: By providing, for use in a repair-truck installation, a lighting bar including the combination of a lamp having a rectangular, spreading beam with a lamp having a round flooding beam, the combination being supported rotatably from a pole which is attachable to a truck on which the combination is being carried, displacing the lamp with the rectangular, spreading beam from the axis of the vertical supporting pole by a distance sufficient to permit the rectangular beam to illuminate a significantly large work area local to the truck while the lamp with the round beam is supported at a lesser distance from such axis to permit illumination of a work area remote from the truck, repair work, for example on a remote gas meter may be conducted simultaneously with related preparatory work at the truck without light switching or transporting, thus increasing the efficiency of the repair personnel and the accuracy of their work.