Abstract: A boat towing auxiliary light is provided. The device includes an elongated shaft having an upper end opposite a lower end. A light assembly is affixed to the upper end of the elongated shaft. A pair of notches are disposed within the lower end of the elongated shaft. A brace removably securable within the pair of notches. A power source is disposed within the elongated shaft, wherein the power source is operably connected to the light assembly. A control is disposed on the elongated shaft, wherein the control selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state. In some embodiments, a wireless controller is disposed within the elongated shaft and operably connects the light assembly with a remote electronic device, wherein the remote electronic device selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state.

Abstract: A luminaire (1) for mounting on a pole is disclosed. The luminaire (1) comprises: a lighting unit (17); a driver compartment (8) housing a driver (9) electrically connected to the lighting unit (17); and a pole compartment (3) adapted to receive an end portion of the pole, the pole compartment (3) extending along a longitudinal axis (L) along which said end portion is arranged when received by the pole compartment (3), wherein the pole compartment (3) and the driver compartment (5) are arranged adjacent to each other in a direction (D) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the driver compartment (8) and the lighting unit (17) are arranged at a distance from each other along the longitudinal axis (L). A street lamp comprising the luminaire (1) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A detachable rod-like decorative lighting, comprises a rod and a fancy lamp detachably connected to the top of the rod, wherein the rod comprises an outer pipe and an inner shell adapted to be inside the outer pipe; the outer pipe is a single body or consists of at least two pipes integrally formed with one another by axial connection; the inner shell is provided at the top thereof with a coaxial hole; the fancy lamp is provided at the bottom thereof with a plug connected to the top of the outer pipe by insertion and the plug is provided with a coaxial column corresponding to the coaxial hole for electric connection; and the outer pipe is provided at the top and the bottom thereof with connecting structures, respectively, for quickly matching and being fixed to the fancy lamp and the inner shell.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a portable upright stand. A portable upright stand can include a pole for suspending objects such as string lighting, protective coverings, etc. The pole can be coupled to a base such that electrical wiring may extend through the pole and the base. The portable upright stand can also include a reservoir that can enclose at least a portion of the pole such that the pole can be stabilized by the reservoir. The reservoir can have a first opening for filling the reservoir with water and a second opening for draining water. The portable upright stand can also have a shell that can be configured to surround the reservoir as decor or as a protective covering.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lighting apparatus comprising a housing for maintaining a lighting frame. The housing comprises at least one supporting wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall that is substantially parallel to the first side wall. The side walls are transverse to a supporting wall of the housing. The first side wall includes at least one input socket for receiving input electronic signals. The second side wall includes at least one output socket for transmitting output electronic signals.

Abstract: Provided is a variable lighting apparatus that may include a lighting unit to emit light and including a plurality of connection end portions extending in different directions and at different angels, a supporting unit selectively connected with one of the plurality of connection end portions of the lighting unit to support the lighting unit, and to provide power to the connected lighting unit based on a contact point connection scheme. At least one of a light angle, a light direction, an elevation of light, and an amount of light associated with light emitted from the lighting unit varies based on a change in a state of connections between the plurality of connections portions and the supporting unit. The variable lighting apparatus may readily vary a lighting condition by changing a state of a connection between the lighting unit and the supporting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminaire 100 comprising a luminaire base 1, an elongate, length-adjustable supporting strut 2 held by means of the luminaire base 1, and a lighting means 3 arranged on the supporting strut 2.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light that can be used to illuminate a subject for a photographic or video capture. The light is designed to be easily transportable and to provide a bright but diffused illumination of the subject.

Abstract: A desk lamp includes an organizer for desktop items and stand for electronic devices. The lamp has a support with a surface for receiving an organizer. The organizer has at least one or more cavities. The walls of one or more adjacent cavities define one or more slots which can be shaped to receive an electronic device. The desk lamp further includes a neck for coupling a terminal housing to the support. A bulb socket is attached to the terminal housing to receive a light bulb. A power cord electrically couples the bulb socket to a battery compartment or to an electrical plug. In addition the lamp can include a power outlet that is electrically coupled to the power cord as well as a transformer and a charging circuit for electrically providing power to other devices.

Abstract: A lamp having a hollow clear body supported between a base and a cap, a hollow pipe carrying an electrical cord and a light socket dispensed internally of said hollow clear body between said base and said cap and removable through the open upper end of said body to allow the body to become free standing so that a color bearing material can be applied to the internal surface of the clear body.

Abstract: A LED lighting device comprises a lampshade, a thin aluminum heat dissipating plate, and a LED lighting component. The lampshade has an opening portion. The thin aluminum heat dissipating plate is provided with a supporting member perpendicular to the thin aluminum heat dissipating plate at a lower side portion or an upper side portion of the thin aluminum heat dissipating plate and being surrounded and covered by the lampshade. The LED lighting component includes a circuit board and a LED element provided on the circuit board to form a light emitting surface, the circuit board of the LED lighting component connected with the thin aluminum heat dissipating plate, the light emitting surface of the LED lighting component being faced toward the opening portion of the lampshade. Thus, a color changeable LED lighting device is provided.

Abstract: A lamp module is provided. The lamp module includes a main body and a plurality of light emitting diodes. The light emitting diodes are disposed on the main body. Each light emitting diode emits a light to a illuminated region and form a corresponding light region. The light regions formed on the illuminated region by the light emitted by adjacent light emitting diodes are at least partially overlapped.

Abstract: A desk lamp includes an organizer for desktop items and stand for electronic devices. The lamp has a support with a surface for receiving an organizer. The organizer has at least one or more cavities. The walls of one or more adjacent cavities define one or more slots which can be shaped to receive an electronic device. The desk lamp further includes a neck for coupling a terminal housing to the support. A bulb socket is attached to the terminal housing to receive a light bulb. A power cord electrically couples the bulb socket to a battery compartment or to an electrical plug. In addition the lamp can include a power outlet that is electrically coupled to the power cord as well as a transformer and a charging circuit for electrically providing power to other devices.

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: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current. An adapter receptacle is provided in the lamp base with securable replacement electrical and mechanical connection mechanism, wherein the conversion circuit provides a voltage and current to the adapter receptacle. A replaceably securable USB adapter plug comprising a second conversion circuit for converting the voltage and current provided to the adapter receptacle into a standard USB voltage and current.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp, essentially containing a lamp head, an upright tube, and a stand. These three elements can be connected to each other in a releasable and latchable manner based upon an operable construction. In the assembled state, the three elements form a table lamp or a floor lamp based on dimensions. The lamp head can be removed and thus can be used as a mobile hand lamp. After disassembly, all parts can be accommodated in the stand, which forms a transport case.

Abstract: A telescopic illuminating device includes a base support, a telescopic shaft, a light source, and a driving mechanism. One end of the telescopic shaft is connected to the base support, while the other end of the telescopic shaft is connected to the light source. The driving mechanism is connected to the telescopic shaft to drive the telescopic shaft of performing extension or retraction motions. Thus, the light source of the telescopic illuminating device is vertically adjustable to reach different height levels through automation.

Abstract: A self-positioning light fixture having an elongated body with a bottom self-righting segment. The elongated body comprises a pair of elongated body portions mateable along a vertical parting plane with components of the light fixture, such as the shock mount for the lamp assembly, an air circulating fan, and counterweights, being retained and supported within the body portions as an incident to assembly and securement of the body portions. The self-righting segment and counterweights are designed for optimally uprighting the fixture from tipped positions with minimum counterweighting and without excessive force or rocking movement of the fixture. Further features of the light fixture include air vent openings in the body that prevent or minimize entry of rain water and contaminants, an easily accessible gripping handle for facilitating movement of the light fixture, and a reflector shield adapted for easy selective positioning about the lamp assembly for the desired light direction.

Abstract: A cable receiving apparatus include a hollow base defining a through hole, a hollow conduit including a threaded end. The threaded end passes through the through hole and engages a nut to connect the hollow conduit to the hollow base. The threaded end defines a first slot for a cable running through the hollow conduit to enter the hollow base. In this way, during the assembly process, operators can assemble the cable first, then use a socket wrench to screw the nut directly.

Abstract: A lamp device includes a lamp seat defining a first through hole, a lamp main body defining a second through hole, and a holding mechanism. The holding mechanism includes a bolt, a first nut, and a second nut. The bolt includes a head and a spindle connecting to the head. The spindle defines first screw threads at the opposite end from the head and second screw threads adjacent to the first screw threads. The threads per inch of the first screw threads are smaller than that of the second screw threads. The spindle passes though the first through hole and the second through hole to connect with the lamp main body and the lamp seat. The first nut and the second nut are respectively fit over the first screw threads and the second screw threads.

Abstract: Light fixtures having a plurality of light-emitting diodes that maximize the amount of direct light into an intended area. The light fixture may include a carriage with a first (top) end and a second (bottom) end. A hood may be mounted to the first end of the carriage. At least one light engine comprising a plurality of light sources is mounted to the hood. The light sources emit light downwardly directly onto an intended area. In certain embodiments the second end of the carriage is shaped and sized so that it does not interfere with emission of the light to the intended area. The light fixture thus provides light in a thermally efficient manner, maximizes the amount of direct light, and limits the amount of light pollution.

Abstract: An adapter for an outdoor light is disclosed. The adapter includes a hollow elongated element having a top end and a bottom end and a first opening at the top end of the elongated element, wherein the first opening accepts a shaft of the outdoor light to create a friction fit with the shaft. The adapter further includes a second opening at the bottom end of the elongated element, wherein the second opening includes a tapered interior brim and a plug located at substantially a midpoint of an interior of the elongated element, wherein the plug comprises substantially a disk that contacts an interior surface of the elongated element. The adapter further includes a fastener that extends lengthwise along a centerline of the elongated element, wherein the fastener is coupled at one end to a midpoint of the plug and wherein the fastener protrudes from the second opening of the elongated element.

Abstract: A detachable LED lighting lamp includes a light source having a light source body and a light head integrally connected with the light source body; a lamp holder having a light source stand and a power supply socket disposed at a bottom end of the light source stand; and a power supply having a power source body, a plug fixedly connected with an upper end of the power source body, and an electrical wire connected with a bottom end of the power source body. The power supply further has a drive power supply disposed therein. The light head matches with the light source stand in shape, the power supply socket matches with the plug in shape.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conveniently demountable assembled lamp. It is mainly composed of stand columns and clapboards, and multiple clapboards divide the stand columns into up and down multiple layers.

Abstract: An illumination device includes an adjusting apparatus including a gear wheel element and a rotation element rotatably connected to the gear wheel element. A support portion is configured for supporting the adjusting apparatus, and comprises at least a driving pole which is moveable. At least one pair of illumination portion is rotatably connected to the adjusting apparatus via the two opposite sides of the gear wheel element. The rotation element is rotatably connected to the at least one driving pole. When at least one driving pole is driven to move up or down relative to the support portion, the gear wheel element is driven to rotate relative to the rotation element by the at least one driving pole, thereby driving at least one illumination portion to rotate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire, in particular a table luminaire, having a luminaire body formed from a fibre-reinforced material and at least one lighting element, which is arranged on the luminaire body in an assigned lighting element holder and embodied as an OLED lighting element.

Abstract: In a lamp, in particular a desk lamp, with a base plate (2) and a lamp head (3), the lamp head (3) is held on the base plate (2) via two profile elements (4, 5) running next to one another, wherein the profile elements (4, 5) represent current-conducting elements.

Abstract: An LED reading lamp includes a base, a supporting bracket fixed on the base, a heat sink mounted on the supporting bracket and an LED module mounted on a bottom surface of the heat sink. The supporting bracket has a vertical part vertically fixed on the base and a horizontal part extending horizontally from an upper end of the vertical part. The horizontal part defines an opening therein. The heat sink is placed on a top surface of the supporting bracket and located over the opening. The LED module is received in the opening of the horizontal part.

Abstract: An adaptor or an original lamp. The adaptor is used with a lamp having a light bulb to better mount a loop-type lamp shade thereon. The adaptor has a harp assembly with harp sections that extend from a mounting ring or collar that fits about the head of the lamp. The collar can be eliminated when the apparatus is built in to the lamp head during manufacture. The adapter allows support of the lamp shade by both the loops and using a harp to thus reduce tilting or other disorientation of the lamp shade.

Abstract: A system for leveling a lampshade comprising, a pivot member operative to engage a post of a lamp harp and support a spyder portion of a lampshade, and a retaining member operative to engage the post and induce a force on the spyder portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a silent signal to a waiter/waitress that one of service is required and service is not required. The apparatus comprises a base member having a first predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material. A signaling member is engageable with the base member and has a second predetermined shape and is formed of a second predetermined material. There is a connecting member for engaging such signaling member to the base member.

Abstract: A mounting structure enables a portable remote control device, that operates a load control device of a wirelessly controlled lighting system, to be mounted to a vertical surface (e.g., to an opening of an electrical wallbox). The mounting structure comprises a mounting fixture for attaching to the vertical surface, an opening sized to receive the remote control device, and a flexible leaf in the opening that receives the remote control device. The flexible leaf may project upwardly in the opening for receiving a flanged recess of the remote control device disposed on a rear surface of the remote control device, whereby the remote control device can be slidably received on the flexible leaf and when fully received on the leaf is retained in position on the mounting structure such that the remote control device is framed by the opening in the mounting structure.

Abstract: A conventional acorn style globe is described incorporating the utilization of LED's as an illumination source. A supporting heat dissipation plate is provided which extends to the exterior periphery of the acorn style luminaire allowing heat to transfer from the LED's directly to the exterior of the acorn style luminaire while maintaining the integrity of an acorn style globe construction. A plurality of individually orientable lenses on each of the LED's positioned within the interior of the globe allow for efficient downlight and desirable optical characteristics. Interior access may be provided through removal of the globe top to thereby provide accessibility to the LED board mounted on the heat transfer plate.

Abstract: The table lamp contains a lamp base and an extension tube plugged vertically into the lamp base. A curved transparent light tube is attached along its entire length to a parallel and also curved back cover. The combination is joined to a top end of the extension tube. Two light generation assemblies are provided at the two ends of the light tube, respectively, each sequentially composed of a lens, a lens ring, a light emitting diode, a power circuit, a heat dissipation plate, and a heat dissipation element. The light from the light emitting diodes is projected into the light tube and, with a reflection layer along the inner wall of the light tube, the light is uniformly reflected towards the area beneath the table lamp.

Abstract: A fixture having a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion, a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving an electrical component, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure. An electrical component such as a luminaire, a switch or an electrical receptacle may be mounted into the flange portion of the fixture. A retainer may also be employed to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.

Abstract: A modularly expandable lamp holder comprises first and second assembling surfaces. The first assembling surface has an elongated protrusion formed thereon, which includes a first portion adjacent to the first assembling surface and a second portion remote from the first assembling surface and having a size larger than that of the first portion. The second assembling surface defines an elongated groove therein, which has a configuration matching that of the protrusion. The lamp holder can be mechanically assembled with another lamp holder of this kind by the engagement of the protrusion of the lamp holder and the groove of another lamp holder.

Abstract: A lamp includes a lamp head, a lamp rod and a fastening device fixing the lamp head onto the lamp rod. The fastening device includes a tube-shaped lamp seat extending from the lamp head, a tightening device disposed in the lamp seat, a connecting device connecting the tightening device to the lamp seat, and a locking device mounted to the lamp seat. The tightening device includes an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The inner face of the tightening device and an inner face of the lamp seat sandwiching an end of the lamp rod therebetween. The tightening device can move along a radial direction of the lamp seat. The locking device presses the tightening device toward the end of the lamp post to urge the tightening device to tightly press the lamp rod.

Abstract: A standing lamp, wall lamp or pole-mounted lamp having a base member unit and a column unit which carries illuminants at least in the region of its free end and whose special feature consists of the fact that the column unit has an at least substantially planar functional surface in which at least one cut-out is provided for the reception of a lighting system, in particular of an LED lighting system, with a presettable light radiation direction; and in that the functional surface extends at a presettable angle with respect to the mounting unit which forms a part of the adjustable angle of the light radiation direction presettable together with the lighting system. The invention is furthermore directed to a floor lamp.

Abstract: A domestic device that serves as both a night-light and an incense burner. The device has a base with a shelf circumferentially surrounding the base. The shelf includes both a number of incense stick holders and a number of incense cone supports. A light is located within the base, with the light being powered by standard household current and controlled by an on/off switch attached to the base. A conically-shaped cover is placed over the base, with the cover having a series of vent holes to allow dispersion of both light and heat from the electric light and emitted scent from any incense located on the base.

Abstract: An illumination system with an illumination device having a body portion and a light source for emitting light, a personal illumination control unit for enabling an input of control commands, an arrangement for communicating control commands from the personal illumination control unit to the illumination device. The control unit can operate wirelessly and can be removably and replaceably received relative to the illumination device. The control unit can enable progressive brightening and dimming of the light source and can retain predetermined and individually set brightness levels of the light source. The control unit can have a display screen with touch sensitive areas. The display screen can be employed to display images retained in electronic memory, which can be removable. A second illumination device can be independently operable, and an ambient air conditioning arrangement can affect ambient conditions.

Abstract: A Light-Emitting Diode (“LED”) light includes a ring-shaped housing wish a cross section, a transparent section and a non-transparent section. The ring-shaped housing defines a horizontal plane relative to a midpoint of the cross section, and a board is fitted within the ring-shaped housing at an angle between about ten to sixty degrees relative to the horizontal plane with LEDs mounted thereon the board to emit light through the transparent section. In one aspect, the board is a printed circuit board. In one aspect, the LEDs are mounted approximately perpendicularly onto the board.

Abstract: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current.

Abstract: Portable worklight assemblies and mounting systems for worklight heads are provided. The worklight assemblies allow for greater adjustability of individual portable worklight heads along all three axis. The worklight assemblies also provide configurations that allow for the removal of a single portable worklight head from a dual-head worklight assembly. The mounting system also provides for additional power consumption needs by providing electrical receptacles that are incorporated into worklight stands or tripod-style stands used in conjunction with worklights. Providing extra receptacles and/or allowing for the removal of individual worklights based on specific positioning needs reduces the amount of equipment needed, thereby reducing clutter and increasing safety in the work area.

Abstract: A decorative item 112 for mounting to a container 10 includes an electrical circuit 120 and a structure 122. The electrical circuit 120 is self contained and includes accumulation means 124, a light source 126, and a solar power connector 128. The structure 122 is arranged to support the light source 126. The item includes a mounting 130 for mounting to the container 10. The invention also provides a method of displaying decorative material which includes the steps of providing a container 10 defining an interior 20, locating a first seasonal decorative material in the interior 20, installing the container 10 in a public place, after a first predetermined time period, removing the first material and locating a second seasonal decorative material in the interior 20.

Abstract: In an embodiment of a light fixture support assembly for securing a light fixture to a fixed surface, the assembly includes a fixture-support member and a surface-attachment member. The fixture-support member has proximal and distal ends and also includes walls defining a compartment and further defining a first opening at the proximal end of the fixture-support member for communication with the surface-attachment member. The walls further define a second opening for communication with the light fixture. The fixture-support assembly also has a neck portion extending from the proximal end and the neck portion has a flange portion extending from it. The surface-attachment member includes a proximal end attached to the fixed surface and a distal end configured to engage the neck portion, whereby the fixture-support member is supported by the surface-attachment member when the neck portion is inserted into the fixture-support member.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a holding element, a light source, and an acoustic member. The acoustic member includes a carbon nanotube structure.

Abstract: A control system for turning conventional AC electric window lights on and off particularly during the holiday season by means of a central, wireless remote control is herein disclosed. Specifically, the apparatus provides for the remote control of traditional, electric, window candlelight fixtures. Each lighting fixture has its own integral receiver which responds to on/off commands issued by a programmable remote control transmitter. Each lighting fixture comprises a manual switching means. The remote transmitter is also equipped with frequency learning firmware, a countdown timer, and a conventional timer to allow for the unattended operation of the window lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A lamp having at least a portion of a body formed of translucent material defining a hollow chamber within which a low light level light bulb is housed. A portion of the body is removable to provide easy access to the light bulb for removal and changing when required.

Abstract: A display lighting system for use in product displays includes a luminaire having a pair of spaced opposed end caps, and a lamp housing having a plurality of lamp holders secured thereto for providing electrical power to a plurality of lamps designed to illuminate a plurality of lighting areas.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared wall portion extending from a periphery of the mounting portion in a first direction away from the support member, and a partition plate disposed inside the flared wall portion in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to define a closed accommodating space and an open accommodating space on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is formed with a cord hole. A socket member is disposed in the open accommodating space for mounting a light bulb thereon. An insulated conductive cord member has a first end portion connected electrically to the socket member, and a second end portion that extends into the closed accommodating space via the cord hole in the partition plate.