Abstract: A light housing for recessed installation in a ceiling plenum has a top, an apertured bottom, and side walls between the top and bottom. Housing support brackets may be attached at three alternate locations on the side walls for hanging the housing between joists in a ceiling plenum, such that the housing can be hung in any of three different orientations to fit available space in the ceiling plenum. A lamp socket in the housing is tiltable about two different axes through a first angular adjustment between a downlight position and a wallwash position and tiltable through a second angular adjustment between a downlight position and an adjusted position, such that a directional light source installed in the lamp socket may be aimed for downlight, wallwash or adjustable illumination after installation of the housing in a ceiling.

Abstract: An in-grade light fixture comprises a light fixture housing arranged to be buried substantially below grade level. The light fixture housing has a light opening substantially at grade level and an optical chamber having a light source arranged within the optical chamber and the optical chamber arranged within the housing with light from the light source passing through the light opening. The fixture further comprises a plurality of housing openings and one or more enclosures, each of which is removably mounted to a respective one of the housing openings. The enclosures accept external power and generate power to energize the light source causing it to emit light. The optical chamber can also comprise an anti-condensation valve and an air passageway between the optical chamber and one of the enclosures form a vacuum in the optical chamber and vacuum during operation.

Abstract: A lamp adjustment assembly for a light fixture includes a socket platform having a base and hollow neck. A socket mounts to the base. The interior of the hollow neck includes at least three spaced-apart cam followers. A cam having spiral grooves includes a first portion that fits at least partially within the interior of the hollow neck. The cam followers mate with the grooves. An adjustment knob is coupled to a second portion of the cam and rotatably coupled to a socket housing that at least partially encloses the lamp adjustment assembly. Alignment wings extend from the base of the socket platform and are sized to fit within slots in the interior of the socket housing. The slots prevent the socket platform from rotating and limit the linear range of motion of the socket platform. A spring applies force to the base and the adjustment knob.

Abstract: A combination dock light and bollard serves the purposes of both, without having any sensitive structure projecting out from the bollard into the traffic lane at the loading dock. A lamp assembly within the bollard projects out a window cutout at an upper end of the tubular metal body of the bollard. The lamp assembly rests on a sub-plate welded into the bollard below the cutout. The lamp holder is mounted on compression springs held in place with machine screw, to permit adjustment of the lamp beam direction. A photo eye turns the lamp on when the loading dock door is opened, and off when the dock door is closed.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for conveying information. One or more information signals representing scalar or numeric information that is not associated with color is/are received from a data base, a network, the World Wide Web, or a software program. The information signal(s) is/are converted into one or more illumination control signals representing at least color information, and a color of illumination generated by one or more LED-based light sources is controlled in response to the illumination control signal(s) so as to convey the scalar or numeric information via at least the color of the generated illumination.

Abstract: A housing has an internally-threaded opening that opens through an external surface. A support has external threads that engage the internal threads. Radiation-emitting structure on the support emits a beam of radiation that propagates to a location remote from the housing. At the location, the beam has a width that is a function of the position of the support within the housing. According to a different aspect, a housing has an internally-threaded opening that opens through an external surface, the housing including thermally-conductive material with the internal threads thereon. A support has external threads that engage the internal threads, the support including thermally-conductive material with the external threads thereon. Radiation-emitting structure is provided on the support, and the thermally-conductive material of the support carries heat from the radiation-emitting structure to the external threads.

Abstract: A lighting device which comprises a box-shaped body and a light source in the body, with at least one wall that allows passage of a light beam generated by the light source. The box-shaped body includes a pivotable support mounting the light source such that it is rotatable about at least one axis of rotation for adjusting the angle of the light beam generated thereby. The device also has a magnetic attraction member for controlling the axis from the outside the body.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light assembly. The device also can include a battery compartment, a first frame element, and a second frame element. The light assembly can be supported by the first frame element and free to tilt on a first axis relative to the first frame element. The light assembly can be free to rotate relative to the second frame element on a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second frame element can be, for example, a plate configured to be fixedly mounted to a surface, such as a wall.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a recessed light fixture comprises a housing, a first pivoting mechanism connected to the housing, a slotted pivot member connected to the first pivoting mechanism, an articulating lamp support movably connected to the slotted pivot member for translation and pivoting of the articulating lamp support, the slotted pivot member having two non-parallel slots for moving the articulating lamp support about a variable pivot point.

Abstract: An in-grade light fixture comprises a light fixture housing arranged to be buried substantially below grade level. The light fixture housing has a light opening substantially at grade level and an optical chamber having a light source arranged within the optical chamber and the optical chamber arranged within the housing with light from the light source passing through the light opening. The fixture further comprises a plurality of housing openings and one or more enclosures, each of which is removably mounted to a respective one of the housing openings. The enclosures accept external power and generate power to energize the light source causing it to emit light. The optical chamber can also comprise an anti-condensation valve and an air passageway between the optical chamber and one of the enclosures form a vacuum in the optical chamber and vacuum during operation.

Abstract: An industrial lamp fixture employing a high intensity lamp and suitable for use in a hazardous location or atmosphere includes a system for replacing the lamp without having to disassemble the front framework which protects the glass lens and prevents it from breaking or cracking. The fixture includes a shell having a boss extending from the shell along the direction of an elongated lampholder when placed in the operating position. The lampholder is easily removed through the boss, by hand, thereby permitting and facilitating lamp replacement without disassembly of the protective grid or lens. A tongue-in-groove arrangement both aligns the lampholder to insure proper forward orientation of the lamp in use, and fixes the position of the lamp laterally relative to the shell.

Abstract: The present invention is a solar powered light assembly mounted at a distal end of a flexible neck support, where a proximal end is fixed to a top of an exterior panel housing of an exterior panel that supports the neck support and light in a position which can be easily manipulated by a user. Presented at an underside of the exterior panel is a first flat magnet generally co-extensive with the entire underside of the exterior panel. An interior panel comprises a second flat magnet with approximately the peripheral shape as that of the first flat magnet. A secure fixation of the exterior panel on an outside surface of a mailbox, regardless of the location on said outside surface, can be achieved by the invention assembly by placing an upper surface of the interior panel adjacent to a portion of the relatively thin wall of the mailbox where the underside of the exterior panel has been located.

Abstract: A multi-functional lantern includes a body, at least one light bar and a flashlight assembly. The body has a base, a shell and a handle. The shell is formed on the base and has a distal end, an outer surface and at least one bar mount. The at least one bar mount is defined longitudinally in the outer surface of the shell and has a mounting end. The handle is mounted on the distal end of the shell. The at least one light bar is respectively mounted pivotally in a corresponding bar mount of the shell and is a planar lighting module having multiple diode components and a proximal end mounted pivotally in the mounting end of a corresponding bar mount. The flashlight assembly is mounted on the body.

Abstract: A housing has an internally-threaded opening that opens through an external surface. A support has external threads that engage the internal threads. Radiation-emitting structure on the support emits a beam of radiation that propagates to a location remote from the housing. At the location, the beam has a width that is a function of the position of the support within the housing. According to a different aspect, a housing has an internally-threaded opening that opens through an external surface, the housing including thermally-conductive material with the internal threads thereon. A support has external threads that engage the internal threads, the support including thermally-conductive material with the external threads thereon. Radiation-emitting structure is provided on the support, and the thermally-conductive material of the support carries heat from the radiation-emitting structure to the external threads.

Abstract: A remote controlled porch light that has a rotating seat on a base seat, and a rotation driving seat fitting within the base seat. The rotation driving seat has a first reversible motor to rotate the rotation driving seat and lamp to the left or right. A movable lamp holder is attached rotatably to the rotation driving seat. The rotation driving seat has a second reversible motor to rotate the movable lamp holder and lamp up or down. One or more stopper pins in the rotation driving seat limit the degree of horizontal rotation of the rotation driving seat. The base seat is adjustable on an adjusting board to position the light within the center of its arc of rotation, allowing the stopper pins to limit the degree of rotation of the light so that the rotation will not damage the lamp or the house or building to which the light is attached.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.

Abstract: A variably-adjustable grill light with a lamp portion having pitch, roll and/or yaw adjustability, along with a telescopic arm, wherein the grill light can be installed and then selectively adjusted without the need for removal so that it will shine on any selected portion of the grill, or, alternately, the lamp portion can be removed without removing the clamp from the handle for portable use or to shine on other surfaces. This provides a grill user with the ability to easily see the condition of the food being cooked and provides visibility during application of spices, sauces or other condiments.

Abstract: An externally adjustable directional canopy luminaire is disclosed that may be easily and quickly adjusted from the outside of its housing to direct light toward a particular target area. The luminaire includes a lamp shroud assembly including a door frame, a shroud and a lamp socket which is connectable to an electrical power source to power a replaceable lamp, an external adjustment member, and an internal mechanism movably connected to the external adjustment member through the shroud and indirectly connected to a portion of the lamp socket, wherein adjustment of the external adjustment member can alter the angle of direction of the lamp socket and thus the direction of light emitted from the replaceable lamp through the opening of the shroud.

Abstract: A portable lightbox assembly comprises a housing and a lift mechanism having at least one light fixture coupled thereto, the lift mechanism coupled to the housing and movable from a retracted position enclosable within the housing to an extended position protruding beyond the housing.

Abstract: A retractable light is provided with a light to extend and retract in a housing. A motor for driving a sprocket is mounted in the housing or light assembly and a gear rack is mounted in the other. The gear rack has a series of apertures so that debris is conveyed into the apertures. Another embodiment provides a housing with a first guide member, connected to a light assembly by a second guide member. A motor and a gear are mounted in one of the housing and light assembly. A gear rack is mounted in the other of the housing and the light assembly. In another embodiment, a rechargeable battery is powered by a solar cell with a first circuit for powering the motor with a first voltage and a second circuit for powering the light source with a second voltage that is less than the first voltage.

Abstract: This invention provides an arrangement for selectively varying the illumination level of an interior light source in a vehicle. The arrangement includes supplying a current to at least one interior light source to achieve a predetermined level of illumination, and reducing the level of illumination via a shunt arrangement in response to detection of a nighttime condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for illumination having a housing suited for in ground use, which contains at least one lamp which is surrounded by a reflector, a controller for controlling the lamp and light changing means. To reduce the content of moisture, air containing evaporated water is able to be released from the lamp to the surroundings and only air without moisture is allowed to enter the in-ground lamp.

Abstract: An illuminating device including a housing, at least one LED located within said housing, a grip handle, wherein the grip handle comprises a first shell and a second shell, wherein the first shell and the second shell join together, a rotatable shaft, coupled to the grip handle and to the housing, wherein the rotatable shaft comprises a spindle and a belt that rotates along the spindle to rotate the grip handle and the housing in a twisting motion against one another, an electric generating device received in a cavity of the grip handle, and an actuating device including a follower rotatably attached to the grip handle, including a handle pivotally attached to the follower for rotating the follower relative to the grip handle, and including a knob rotatably attached to the handle, to allow the handle to be rotated relative to the grip handle, wherein the actuating device and the electric generating device generate electric energy to energize the illuminating device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a reflector directs light toward a focal point and a light source emits the light and is adjusted with reference to an optical axis through the focal point to generate a desired illumination output. In another embodiment, a reflection system reflects light and a light source that emits the light is adjusted with reference to an optical axis such that the reflection system reflects the light toward a desired focal point according to a position of the light source.

Abstract: An illumination unit comprising a high-power light source (1), a first optical element (12) for focusing the light emitted from the high-power light source (1), a photometric head (8) for illuminating an object (3) in a predefinable manner, an optical waveguide (2) for transmitting the emitted and focused light to the photometric head (8), a displacement unit (6) for varying the axial distance between the high-power light source (1) with the first optical element (12) and the inlet of the optical waveguide, wherein the cross-sectional surface of the focal point is at least twice as large as the cross-sectional surface of the optical waveguide (2) on the light inlet side, and the intensity of the light coupled into the optical waveguide (2) can be varied by axial displacement of the high-power light source (1).

Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.

Abstract: A lighting device provides with a mechanism which rotates, oscillates or rolls a lighting unit, and includes a power source (1), a trigger (2), a lighting unit (3) and a motor (4), wherein the power source (1) supplies power to the lighting unit (3) and the motor (4) via the trigger (2). The lighting device further includes a control unit which is connected in parallel to the lighting device. By changing internal circuits of the control unit, a pins which connects to an energy storage element is set, therefore the lighting unit flashes in a predetermined sequence after interruption of power is resumed, and the lighting unit moves in a certain track, occurring a path in which position of light spots changed.

Abstract: A assembly includes at least a first and a second light emitting source for emission of light, and an air passage between the first and second light emitting sources to allow air flow therethrough for dissipation of heats generated by the light emitting sources.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention relates to an intelligent lighting device that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting device can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received signals. One example of using such a lighting device is to display particular colors as a response to certain events. Among others, embodiments may include vehicle lighting systems, an information cube, a back lighting system for a display panel, and an indicator of a condition of a package.

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.

Abstract: A lighting system comprises a housing, suitable for mounting to a structural unit, the housing including a plurality of enclosure panels. At least one light-bearing member is moveable relative to each of the enclosure panels. An actuator is in operable communication with the at least one light-bearing member, the actuator being operable to selectively: extend the light-bearing member from the housing into a display configuration; and retract the light-bearing member into the housing. At least one lighting element is carried by the light-bearing member, the at least one lighting element being visible by a spectator when the light-bearing member is at least partially extended from the housing.

Abstract: A lighting system that includes an elongated strip of flexible, shape-retaining material and a plurality of light sockets mounted on the strip. Each of the light sockets is electrically connected together and may be adjusted individually so that light may be directed in a variety of angles and directions. The flexible material is malleable. All of the wiring is located within and extends along the strip of material with a plug extending outwardly from an end of the strip. The strip may be mounted and secured about or to an indoor or outdoor structure.

Abstract: A lighting fixture apparatus includes a frame portion, a louver portion and a diffuser lens. The louver portion includes a baffle system for passing unobstructed at least a portion of the light impinging thereon. The diffuser lens includes a surface for diffusing light rays. At least one directional lighting apparatus comprised of LED strips is attached to and supported by the frame portion. The LED strips are disposed between the louver portion and the diffuser portion. The LED assembly includes a rigid strip having a first end and a second end opposite the first end portion, and a first surface and a second surface opposite the second surface. A first rotary support member and a second rotary support member are connected to the strip portion at respective first and second ends. A plurality of electrical lighting elements are mounted on the first surface and are configured in at least one electrical circuit.

Abstract: A housing for holding one or more light sources. The housing includes an elongate body defining a channel and one or more support elements for positioning the light source in the channel. The body includes an exposed portion having one or more light-transmitting parts through which light from light source is transmittable. The support element locates the light so that the light source is spaced apart from the light-transmitting part by a preselected distance.

Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.

Abstract: A wireless remote control porch light is installed on outer wall or under the eaves of a building with function of remotely controlling to adjust and vary light beam's direction very suitable for courtyard or door illuminating of the building, which comprises a base seat, a rotation connecting seat, a fixed seat, a rotation driving seat, a movable lamp holder and a waterproof rubber sleeve, wherein the rotation connecting seat comprises a swivel driving device, an axial rotation driving device and a radio signal receiver among which the radio signal receiver can receive RF signal for controlling the swivel driving device to drive the lamp holder to move angularly in forward and backward direction or for controlling the axial rotation driving device to drive the rotation driving seat and the rotation connecting seat to rotate jointly about the axis of the rotation driving seat.

Abstract: An extendable lighting system having a main housing with a bottom wall and upwardly extending side walls. A lamp housing is retractable positioned within the main housing and a flexible diaphragm connects to the main housing above the bottom wall and connects to the lamp housing to create a substantially enclosed space between the diaphragm and the bottom wall. An air passage communicates with the enclosed space.

Abstract: A color changing light fixture is provided for producing indirect self-illuminating effects within the fixture, which comprises a housing or reflector having an indirect light source and, optionally, a primary light source mounted within. The fixture's self-illuminating effects are conducive to adding to the design scheme of a room or an area being lighted. The fixture may be recessed, surface mounted, suspended, or wall mounted. The indirect light source, which is powered by a low voltage power source, includes one or more light emitting diode (LED) strips that may be fixed or adjustable, and includes the capability of being completely or partially concealed within the fixture. The LEDs can provide a plurality of visible colors (including white), which can be mixed by any number of control devices, like music and video mixers, and door opening and occupancy sensors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamp module. The lamp module includes a lamp frame for supporting a lamp and a fixing means for fixing the lamp and a reflector to the lamp frame. The fixing means includes a movable first fixing element and a movable second fixing element which both can be moved to a first position for releasing the reflector and a second position for fixing the reflector. The first fixing element includes at least one elastic element for fixing the reflector by pushing the reflector to securely keep at a static position relative to the lamp frame. The present invention provides the lamp and the reflector that can be detached from the lamp frame, thereby providing a lamp module capable of quickly and individually replacing the lamp and the reflector.

Abstract: An embedded lamp comprises a base, an embedded bracket, a lamp socket, and a decorative plate, wherein a flange is formed on the internal periphery of a rotatable bracket of the embedded bracket for coupling with the decorative plate. A protrudent ring having at least a pair of buckling means having a pair of protrudent elastic buckles is mounted on the internal periphery of the decorative plate. When the decorative plate is inserted into the rotatable bracket, the protrudent elastic buckles are bounded to buckle the flange and to be positioned thereon. By means of the above-mentioned structure, the decorative plates with different internal diameter dimensions can be replaced with one another according to the diameter dimensions of various light bulbs without detaching the base and the embedded bracket. Accordingly, it facilitates the replacement of the light bulbs without need of high maintenance technique.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.

Abstract: Proposed is a luminaire, with a housing and a luminous means receptacle for fitting a luminous means in the housing, in which the luminous means receptacle is connected to the housing via a bearing means which is suitable for altering the position of the luminous means receptacle with respect to the housing, with the result that the luminous means can be replaced in a convenient manner. An advantageous method for changing a luminous means is also provided.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a base having a mounting surface and formed with a pair of screw holes. An emitter holder has a bottom surface facing the mounting surface of the base, and is formed with a pair of apertures substantially corresponding in position to the screw holes in the base, respectively. A fulcrum projects from one of the mounting surface of the base and the bottom surface of the emitter holder, and contacts the other one of the two. Two fasteners pass respectively through the apertures in the emitter holder, and engage respectively the screw holes in the base. A light-emitting unit is mounted to the emitter holder. An optical sight that includes the light-emitting module is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, multi-color LED-based light sources are employed to achieve a wide range of enhanced lighting effects in liquids. In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one or more multi-color light sources that may be employed as individually and independently controllable devices, or coupled together to form a networked lighting system to provide a variety of programmable and/or coordinated color illumination effects in the pool or spa environment.

Abstract: Housings for emergency unit luminaires may be configured to receive both fixed and movable optical assemblies for mounting, allowing for the manufacture of a single housing for production of differing lighting products or lamp assemblies. Additionally, structural elements of a housing may support printed circuit boards, electronics, test devices, and the like, as well as permit electrical connections to be accomplished during assembly of front and back portions of the housing without the need for fasteners requiring tools.

Abstract: A lighting fixture that is adjustable to allow the emitted light to be aimed and focused to suit the application. The adjustable lighting fixture has a housing having an inner surface. First and second mounting arms extend from the inner surface. A reflector has upper and lower surfaces. First and second mounting members extend from the upper surface and are connected to the first and second mounting arms. A first aperture in the reflector receives a first lamp. The first lamp is movable along a first longitudinal axis through the first aperture to focus the emitted light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-segmented illumination device having at least two segment bodies. Each segment body contains a housing, at least one light source located inside the housing, a power source to power the light source, and at least one power switch connected to each segment body. In addition, each segment body includes at least one attachment point to connect each segmented body to the adjacent segmented body.

Abstract: A luminaire retrofit panel including a main wall adapted to support a luminaire in a central opening of the main wall, and including an outer perimeter. A side wall extends from the outer perimeter of the main wall. A plurality of secondary walls extend from the side wall and extend over a portion of the main wall toward the central opening of the main wall. The secondary walls are substantially parallel to the main wall. The plurality of secondary walls support at least one hinge and at least one latch. The hinge is engagable with a frame and allows the main wall to pivot with respect the frame. The latch is engagable with the frame to hold the main wall to releasably secure the main wall to the frame.