Abstract: A luminous advertisement assembly includes a side wall, a transparent and/or translucent front plate and a profiled connecting element. The profiled connecting element has a first connecting region to which the front plate is fixed, and a second connecting region to which the side wall is fixed. The first connecting region is configured as a receptacle having a first leg and a second leg between which the front plate is received. A latching hook is disposed on the first leg and is configured to fix the front plate in the receptacle. A recess is disposed in the front plate, and the latching hook of the profiled connecting element engages in the recess of the front plate.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a lampshade with a reinforcing strip extending in the length direction along a side wall designed respectively at the bottom and/or top of the side wall and with a plurality of projecting fasteners integrated with the reinforcing strip; such design not only increases the stability of the fasteners after being decorated with the body of shade but also ensures that the reinforcing strips and the fasteners integrated with the reinforcing strips can be installed onto the bottoms and/or tops of the side walls during the lampshade production, thus avoiding the need to spend a lot of time and manpower to paste or clip the fasteners one by one onto the lampshade during the production, and further effectively improving the production efficiency and saves the production cost.

Abstract: A folding lampshade includes a lampshade fabric, a lower ring and an upper ring. The inner sides of both upper and lower edges of the lampshade fabric are respectively and movably connected to the lower ring and the upper ring. The upper ring includes three divided curved ring bodies, and the middle of the upper ring has a hardware connector, and the hardware connector is connected to the upper ring through the three support link-rods, and the support link-rod has an end rotatably installed onto the hardware connector and the other end connected to opposite free ends adjacent to the two curved ring bodies by a T-shaped hardware interface part. The structural design of this invention movably connects the lampshade fabric with the upper ring, so that the upper ring can be detachably connected to the hardware connector through the T-shaped hardware interface part.

Abstract: A polygonally shaped carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet optical bellows providing enhanced stray light suppression, the polygonally shaped CNT sheet optical bellows includes: a free-standing non-woven CNT sheet; a polymer bonded to the non-woven CNT sheet; and an elastomer film bonded to the polymer film, creating a laminate film, the laminate film being rolled to form a cylinder by applying an adhesive along a bonding edge of the laminate film to adhere the bonding edge to an opposite edge of the laminate film, an outer side of the laminate film comprising diamond-shaped elements, the diamond-shaped elements being pinched, pressed, folded and collapsed in a rotating manner around a circumference of the cylinder, creating the polygonally shaped CNT sheet optical bellows.

Abstract: A pre-filter kit and related method of use with an air filter associated with an intake of a machine is provided. The kit can include a sheet of pre-filter material, an adhesive component, such as an adhesive on a release liner, and one or more optional bands. The method can include: measuring a height of the air filter, cutting the sheet of pre-filter material so that the sheet includes a top edge and a bottom edge separated from one another by the height, as well as a first end and an opposing, second end; applying adhesive to the first end; and wrapping the sheet around the air filter so that the first end overlaps the second end to secure the first end to the overlapped portion of the sheet. The pre-filter is secured to the air filter so as to impair dirt, dust and debris from entering the air filter.

Abstract: A luminaire has three or more substantially rigid legs each having an upper end and a lower end. The three or more legs are arranged in a frustum shape forming a central area. The upper ends of the three or more legs at least partially converge and are fixed with respect to each other. The luminaire includes a first lamp fixed to the top ends of the three or more legs and operable to emit light in a substantially upward direction, and a second lamp fixed to the top ends of the three or more legs and operable to emit light in a substantially downward direction. Additionally, the luminaire includes three or more suspension members each having an end that is removably secured to a respective leg. Each of the three or more suspension members have individually adjustable lengths and are configured to maintain a suspended planter.

Abstract: A sensor support for use with a lighting refractor includes a housing defining an interior cavity configured to receive and support a sensor for sensing at least one of motion or light. The sensor support further includes a locking structure operatively associated with the housing and configured to selectively attach the housing to a peripheral portion of a lighting refractor, and an aperture in the housing and arranged to expose the sensor to an environment around the lighting refractor. Sensor and lighting unit assemblies are also disclosed. A sensor assembly includes the sensor support and a sensor configured to sense at least one of motion or light. A lighting unit assembly includes the sensor support and a lighting unit having a refractor with a peripheral portion.

Abstract: A lampshade and frame assembly includes a lampshade body having a lampshade covering includes an upper periphery, a lower periphery, a plurality of upper hooks spacedly attached on the upper periphery, and a plurality of lower hooks spacedly attached on the lower periphery; a frame body comprising a lamp supporting frame having an outer circular frame member detachably coupled with the upper hooks, and a lower frame having an lower annular frame member detachably coupled with the lower hooks to associate the lampshade body with the frame body; an upper frame having an upper annular frame member covered on the lamp supporting frame; wherein each of the upper hook comprises a downwardly and inwardly extending recess for allowing said outer circular frame member being inserted therein, and the lower hooks comprises a upwardly and inwardly extending recess for allowing the lower annular frame being inserted therein.

Abstract: An interchangeable lamp shade including an upper rigid frame. An interchangeable cover can be disposed on the upper rigid frame, the interchangeable cover having a sidewall and an upper end having an upper perimeter. An upper resilient band can be positioned on the cover and can extend along the upper perimeter of the cover. The upper rigid frame can be positioned between the upper resilient band and the sidewall of the cover, the upper resilient band resistant to twisting away from the upper rigid frame to retain the upper rigid frame between the upper resilient band and the sidewall of the cover. A method of assembling an interchangeable lamp shade of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An illuminated multifunctional lamp shade assembly including a frame, a finial, at least one light, a timer and a battery is provided. The assembly can be used for lighting in emergency circumstances, or in addition to, or instead of, standard lighting under non-emergency circumstances. The assembly can be portable such that it can be used in place on a lamp or removed and be used as an independent portable light source for a variety of applications.

Abstract: A lamp shade including a standard lampshade secured to a wire frame having a top ring and a bottom ring and a curtain secured to a curtain shade ring which is supported by being affixed to the terminus of sider wires extending beyond the top ring so that the top and bottom of the curtain extends above and below the top and bottom rings.

Abstract: A lighting member includes a light guiding element, and a housing including a cover element and a light-guiding-element attachment claw. The cover element is formed as a frame shape, is capable of deforming elastically, and covers an outer peripheral face of the light guiding element over the entire circumference. The light-guiding-element attachment claw is disposed integrally with the cover element, and protrudes diametrically toward an inner side beyond the outer peripheral face of the light guiding element. The housing has an inner peripheral face facing the outer peripheral face of the light guiding element, and further includes a larger-clearance portion and smaller-clearance portion. The larger-clearance portion provides a larger clearance between the inner peripheral face of the cover element and the outer peripheral face of the light guiding element than does the smaller-clearance portion between them.

Abstract: A lampshade includes a shade unit, and rigid upper and lower frames. The shade unit includes a flexible shade body, multiple upper fixing members each formed with an upper fixing hole, and multiple lower fixing members each formed with a lower fixing hole. The shade body defines a receiving space having opposite upper and lower openings. The upper and lower fixing members are disposed on the shade body and in the receiving space, and respectively adjacent to the upper and lower openings. The rigid upper frame includes multiple upper engaging members engaging respectively and detachably the upper fixing holes. The rigid lower frame includes multiple lower engaging members engaging respectively and detachably the lower engaging holes.

Abstract: Low-profile light fixture joints reduce the appearance of a seam between joined ends of one or more polymeric panels at a connection interface. The joint is formed between a first end of a polymeric panel and a second end of the same or a separate polymeric panel. Each end has an upper edge portion, a lower edge portion opposite the upper edge portion, a flange extending between the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion, and a notch disposed between the flange and one or more of the lower edge portion or the upper edge portion. The notch enables the upper and/or lower edge portions to present straight edges at the connection interface, the joined straight edges forming a butt seam at the connection interface, while the flanges present rounded edges at the connection interface, the joined rounded edges forming a tucked seam at the connection interface.

Abstract: Low-profile light fixture joints reduce the appearance of a seam between joined ends of one or more polymeric panels at a connection interface. The joint is formed between a first end of a polymeric panel and a second end of the same or a separate polymeric panel. Each end has an upper edge portion, a lower edge portion opposite the upper edge portion, a flange extending between the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion, and a notch disposed between the flange and one or more of the lower edge portion or the upper edge portion. The notch enables the upper and/or lower edge portions to present straight edges at the connection interface, the joined straight edges forming a butt seam at the connection interface, while the flanges present rounded edges at the connection interface, the joined rounded edges forming a tucked seam at the connection interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a luminescent screen, comprising frame elements with a closed contour, a circular crown, and frame members consisting of profiles, the frame elements being substantially parallel to each other, the circular crown being concentric in relation to one of the frame elements, and the cap of a bulb being couplable and insertable into the circular crown.

Abstract: A method of assembling a knocked-down shade and a shade assembly are described, which use a product packaging sleeve repurposed from product packaging. The knock-down shade assembly has a flexible shade cover, a top rigid member with an UNO fitting, a bottom rigid member, a plurality of clips, and a product packaging sleeve that functions as a support liner for the flexible shade cover. Likewise, the flexible articles can be assembled and provided in accordance with this discussion.

Abstract: A light assembly for use in a work area that is mountable, portable, can be powered by moveable work equipment, and is capable of providing light necessary to adequately illuminate a work area so that work tasks can be completed. The mountable light assembly includes a housing containing a light source for illuminating a work area and a hanger for hanging the light assembly. The mountable light assembly may include an extension cord designed to be held in a storage compartment and pivotable wing housings containing wing light sources. For example, the light assembly may be designed to mount on the tailgate of a pickup truck and to draw power from a trailer power outlet.

Abstract: A securing unit is for securing a lamp shade to a bulb socket. The lamp shade includes a shade frame, and a coupler connected to the shade frame. The bulb socket is to be disposed in the lamp shade. The securing unit includes a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member has an upper mounting segment, and a lower connecting segment disposed below the upper mounting segment and configured for connection to the bulb socket. The securing member includes a base part having opposite first and second surfaces, an engaging part extending from the first surface and engaging the upper mounting segment of the connecting member, and a resilient holding part extending from the second surface and configured to hold the coupler.

Abstract: A lampshade and frame assembly includes a rigid frame having an upper rigid ring parallel a lower rigid ring. A plurality of lateral support members interconnect the upper and lower rigid rings. A brace includes a substantially circular ring, and centrally fixes the ring between the support members near the upper rigid ring. A customizable cover includes a length of resilient opaque film formed as a continuous interchangeable band removably mountable to the frame. The cover has opposite ends joined together to form the band, and a top seam parallel to a bottom seam that define an open center portion for securing about the frame.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inflatable lamp assembly a bladder and a light emitting apparatus that assembled together. The bladder includes a first bag portion, a second bag portion connected with an opening of the first bag portion, an air nozzle disposed on the firs bag portion, and a flange disposed at the opening of the second bag portion. The first bag portion and the second bag portion are co-formed an inflatable cell which is capable of being inflated and deflated by the air nozzle. The light emitting apparatus is received in a recess defined between the second bag portion and flange. As such, the light emitting apparatus can be firmly clamped in the recess when the inflatable cell is filled with air.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cover for a light source and a method for making a cover for a light source.

Abstract: A lampshade is provided with a longitudinal slit to receive a lampshade cover. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lampshade includes an external surface and an internal surface. At least one fastener is affixed to an internal surface of the lampshade. The lampshade also includes at least one longitudinal slit on its outer surface. The longitudinal slit is configured to receive both ends of at least one lampshade cover. The lampshade cover includes decoration on an external surface. At least one fastener is affixed to an internal surface of the cover. A further embodiment of the present invention utilizes a method of applying a lampshade cover to a lampshade.

Abstract: A lampshade, comprises an upper frame, a lower frame and a shade wall, wherein the upper frame is disposed on the lower frame; the upper frame and the lower frame are respectively encircled by at least three borders; positions of various borders in the upper frame and the lower frame correspond to each other respectively; the shade wall is rectangular, and is encircled on the outsides of the upper frame and the lower frame; upper edge portions and lower edge portions of various folded surfaces are respectively and correspondingly encircled on the outsides of various borders in the upper frame and the lower frame, and are respectively provided with extensions; velcro tapes are respectively disposed on inner surfaces of various extensions; magic stickers are disposed on inner side walls of various borders in the upper frame and the lower frame.

Abstract: A collapsible snoot assembly for motion picture lighting fixture having a cylindrical body of a fabric material configured to expand and collapse along a longitudinal axis between expanded and collapsed positions having a biasing means for biasing the cylindrical body into an expanded position and a lighting fixture attachment means for securing the cylindrical body to a lighting fixture such that light projected from the lighting fixture is directed through the collapsible snoot assembly.

Abstract: A one-piece, collapsible light modifier device for attachment to a flash mechanism, including: (a) a translucent front panel; (b) a reflective rear panel that is substantially the same shape as the front panel, the rear and front panels each including a bendable wire frame around its periphery; (c) at least one side panel between the front panel and the rear panel; (d) a flash hole at a base of the light modifier device between opposite ends of the side panel; and (e) a flash strap attached to the reflective inside surface of the rear panel adjacent the flash hole; wherein the light modifier device includes a compact, closed position and an open position for use. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A solar-powered lighting apparatus having a light transmissible shade coupled to a housing that receives a solar cell, a battery and at least a portion of a lighting element assembly. In one embodiment, the shade may have a spherical shape achieved with a support unit or achieved by operation of gravity. A bottom device or bottom portion may be coupled to the shade and cooperate therewith forming and maintaining the spherical shape.

Abstract: A lighting balloon including a deformable envelope, at least one lighting mechanism mounted inside the envelope, and a supporting and stretching mechanism for the envelope, including a plate carrying the lighting mechanism and with a longitudinally extending distancing element mounted on the plate. The supporting and stretching mechanism co-operates with an apex and a base of the envelope to stretch the envelope in the longitudinal direction. The balloon further includes at least one shape-maintaining mechanism mounted on the envelope and arranged transversely in relation to the distancing element.

Abstract: An exemplary interchangeable lamp shade kit may comprise a lamp base, a spider element and a shade element with at least flat and deployed confirmations. The shade element includes opposing first and second ends with respective securement elements generally formed thereat and adapted to engage one another for releasably retaining the shade element in its cylindrical deployed configuration. A plurality of detent apertures in the shade element are adapted to receive respective detent elements radially distributed about the spider element. An exemplary system and method for displaying lamp shade kits may comprise a display element supportingly presenting a multiplicity of lamp bases, a plurality of spider elements, and an assortment of shade elements. The shade elements may be releasably suspended in their flat configurations in a linear or curved array for convenient review and selection by consumers positioned on a consumer pathway adjacent the display element.

Abstract: An artistic formative lampshade assembly comprises a longitudinal support body, a fabric cover, and a transverse support body, wherein the longitudinal support is a flat body or a rod and the transverse support body formed into a circular or rectangular shape by a butt joint structure. Further, the fabric cover is made of a transparent, flexible, soft fabric. The transverse body set into the fabric cover hitches the buckles on the fabric cover and the hooks on the both ends of the longitudinal support so that the longitudinal support body is encircled by the transverse support body to form a cubical space. Therefore, the light bulb in the center of the fabric cover can keep a safety distance from the upper covering body and lower covering body. The present invention is easy to pack and transport, and enables the light illuminates evenly for both practical use and ornamental art.

Abstract: The bladder assembly includes a bladder, which includes a seal or passage for dispensing and removing media to inflate the bladder. The bladder includes a housing for holding media and for storing and protecting the light system, and a diffusing mechanism for diffusing and distributing light emitted from the light system throughout the bladder. The diffusing mechanism can extend within the bladder, and the light system can illuminate light in and through the diffusing mechanism. The covering can cover the inflated bladder to provide additional shape and structure to the decorative system.

Abstract: A magnetic lampshade frame assembly comprises: a frame device, including upper and lower frames; a hood device, including a hood, a connecting strip separately formed at upper and lower positions of an internal side of the hood, and an external side of the connecting strip being fixed to the hood, and an internal side of the connecting strip being magnetically coupled to the upper frame or the lower frame, and at least one of the connecting strip and the upper frame or at least one of the connecting strip and the lower frame is made of a magnetic material, so as to achieve the effects of saving the material of the lamp, assembling or disassembly a lampshade quickly and conveniently, avoiding damages of a lampshade, providing a secured connection between the hood and the frame, and improving the texture to enhance the added value of the lamp product.

Abstract: A portable foldable lighting designer (10) which includes a closed frame (11) made from an elastic, deformable material, where the frame is movable between a folded and an unfolded position, and a covering (12). The covering (12) is arranged in the frame and held by the latter to manipulate the light, and is kept tightened in the plane of the frame, when the lighting designer is completely unfolded by the material tension of the material of the frame. The covering is dimensioned smaller in a direction (B) than the width (D) of the uncovered frame in the completely unfolded position.

Abstract: A lamp mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting portion, and an assembling portion. The adjusting portion includes a first end pivotably connected to the base, and a second end. The assembling portion is pivotably connected to the second end. The assembling portion is configured to have a lamp mounted thereon, and the assembling portion is capable of moving relative to the base by adjusting the adjusting portion.

Abstract: A filter for a fluorescent lighting tube. The filter includes a sheet of polymeric material having fold lines scribed thereon, defining a plurality of sections. The sections allow the filter to be positioned about and secured to a fluorescent tube without removal of the tube from its mounting fixture. The filter of the may be configured to filter color, ultraviolet light, or other wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Abstract: A collapsible lamp shade includes a bottom ring and a top ring with frame members connected thereto and extending therebetween. The frame members are connected to the bottom ring and the top ring by respective clips that are part of the bottom and top rings.

Abstract: A lampshade includes a top lampshade frame, a bottom lampshade frame, a lampshade covering covering the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame, hook materials (or loop materials) provided at the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame, and loop materials (or hook materials) provided at the lampshade covering and detachably fastened to the hook materials (or loop materials) to secure the lampshade covering to the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame.

Abstract: An electronic book includes a shell and an illumination device. The shell defines a housing. The illumination device is received in the housing, and includes a support arm rotatablely connected to the shell, at least one light source fixed on the support arm, a opening mechanism movably connected to the support arm and opens or folds the support arm, and a light cover mounted on the opening mechanism. The light cover follows the opening mechanism to unfold or fold.

Abstract: A lampshade structure is fabricated from a collapsible, semi-flexible sheet material onto which pre-fastened magnetic strips are attached. One or more collapsible spring steel strip hoop(s) is magnetically adhered to the magnetic strips to thereby create a semi-rigid tubular structure. As part of a kit in the collapsed configuration, each spring steel strip hoop is folded upon itself and the flexible sheet material with a pre-fastened magnetic strip is rolled into a small diameter. In the expanded configuration, the spring steel strip hoop(s) is unfolded and expanded, whereupon the sheet material with pre-fastened magnetic strip is wrapped around the circumference of the spring steel strip hoop(s) relying solely on magnetic attraction as a fastening system in creating a semi-rigid hollow structure. This resultant collapsed assembly is 1/9th the volume of the fully expanded structure, thereby saving considerable shipping costs, both in the labor required for packaging materials and actual transportation costs.

Abstract: A lampshade system which utilizes a simplified lampshade design that does not require integrally manufactured frame components. The lampshade can be manufactured in a flattened position to optimize shipping, storage and display space and which may be easily assembled into a three-dimensional lampshade position by an end user at the point of use.

Abstract: A solar-powered lighting apparatus having a light transmissible shade coupled to a housing that receives a solar cell, a battery and at least a portion of a lighting element assembly. In one embodiment, the shade may have a spherical shape achieved with a support unit or achieved by operation of gravity. A bottom device or bottom portion may be coupled to the shade and cooperate therewith forming and maintaining the spherical shape.

Abstract: A light diffuser having a holder device and an inflatable, at least partially light-transmissive box that can be attached to the holder device. The holder device includes an adapter ring formed by a light-transmissive disc, in particular a glass disc, for fastening to a spotlight and for connecting the inflatable box in a substantially airtight manner. The end of the inflatable box can be connected to the adapter ring which is surrounded by an airtight fastening ring that can be tensioned against a radially extending sealing surface on the adapter ring by at least three quick-closures, distributed about the circumference.

Abstract: A flexible sheet includes a plurality of sheaths adapted to receive individual elongated light sources, and forming a collapsible backlight system having expanded and collapsed configurations. In expanded configuration, the flexible sheet is generally planar and the elongated light sources are spatially dispersed, while in the collapsed configuration, the elongated light sources are maintained proximal to each other in generally parallel fashion. The flexible sheet may have front and rear layers, each such layer possessing selected optical qualities such as translucency, reflectivity and diffusivity, depending on the desired application.

Abstract: A zoomable luminaire has a source of light, a primary reflector with entry and exit apertures, and at least one secondary reflector with entry and exit apertures. The source delivers light into the entry aperture of the primary reflector, and the primary reflector delivers the light at the exit aperture of the primary reflector. The luminaire has a retracted position for producing a beam of a first beam angle, where the primary reflector is nested within the secondary reflector and the secondary reflector does not substantially affect the distribution of the light. The luminaire has at least one extended position for producing a beam of a second width, where the exit aperture of the primary reflector is contiguous with the entry aperture of a secondary reflector so that the light is delivered at the exit aperture of a secondary reflector.

Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible lighting device comprising: (a) a container having a base portion and optional lid portion, that is adapted to be reversibly moved from a closed position to an open position; (b) at least one light source disposed in the container; and (c) a collapsible envelope of a diffuser material disposed in the container, and adapted to be reversibly moved from a contained position defining a contained volume within the container when the container is in the closed position, to a deployed position when the container is in the open position.

Abstract: A light device is disclosed which is arranged to receive at least one rechargeable electrical power storage device. The light device comprises a flexible body portion movable between an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration and defining an enclosure when the body portion is in the expanded configuration, the body portion being at least partially transparent or translucent. The light device also comprises at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light device, the light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light which passes outwardly of the light device through the body portion, and a solar power converting device arranged to convert solar power to electrical power for recharging the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light devices.

Abstract: A lighted assembly includes an inflated balloon, a light assembly affixed to a patch, and the patch affixed to the inflated balloon such that the light assembly is between the patch and the outer surface of the balloon.

Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible lighting device comprising: (a) a container having a base portion and optional lid portion, that is adapted to be reversibly moved from a closed position to an open position; (b) at least one light source disposed in the container; and (c) a collapsible envelope of a diffuser material disposed in the container, and adapted to be reversibly moved from a contained position defining a contained volume within the container when the container is in the closed position, to a deployed position when the container is in the open position.

Abstract: The invention provides a diffuser for a portable light tower that has an envelope of fire resistant material designed to diffuse light situated on a frame forming a generally spherical structure that can be opened and closed by use of a pulley and cable system.

Abstract: A balloon lamp includes a holder base, a balloon shade affixed to the holder base at the top, a balloon connector mounted in the balloon shade to secure a balloon, a power supply unit mounted in the holder base, and one or more LEDs installed in the balloon shade or the holder base and electrically connected to the power supply unit to emit light toward the balloon, thus producing a lighting effect.