Abstract: A method and apparatus for a horticultural light fixture that determines a number of LED strings contained within a lighting fixture. Voltage and current signals are applied to each detected LED string from a power supply. The magnitudes of the voltage and current signals are adjusted to maintain a power magnitude generated by the power supply to a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an indoor horticultural system that utilizes a wired network to control lighting. The wired interface is used to relay both analog and digital intensity control information, whereby an analog signal is used to control the intensity of all LED arrays in each lighting fixture during a first mode of operation and a digital signal is used to control the intensity of each individual LED array in each lighting fixture in a second mode of operation. Both the analog and digital signals utilize the same physical interface.

Abstract: A bidirectional colorful light triggered by power-line pulse signals connected in series and parallel includes a bidirectional luminous light string triggered by power-line pulse signals, a first controllable switch, a second controllable switch, a third controllable switch, and a fourth controllable switch. The bidirectional luminous light string triggered by power-line pulse signals comprises a plurality of bidirectional light sources, which comprises a light module triggered by power-line pulse signals and a reverse light module. The light module triggered by power-line pulse signals comprises an LED colorful light group and an LED driver that drives the LED colorful light group based on power-line pulse signals loaded on power lines of the bidirectional luminous light string triggered by power-line pulse signals. This invention achieves a bidirectional colorful light driven by power-line pulse signals through the control of the second and fourth controllable switches, simplifying the control circuit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an adaptable vehicle light mount is provided. A recess created within an interior of a heat sink fin array of the vehicle light allows associated mounting hardware to be embedded within the recess. A physical offset between the vehicle light and the associated vehicle may therefore be minimized to provide a shallower mounting profile. A tube may be incorporated into the recess so as to allow one or more vehicle lights to be mounted to a single mount point on a vehicle where the tube and associated mounting hardware are incorporated and function as part of the heat reducing components of the vehicle light.

Abstract: An electrical gang box adapted for use with drivers is disclosed. The electrical gang box includes a main compartment with a front opening sized and adapted to accept an electrical control and structure around the front opening to secure the electrical control within the front opening and within the main compartment. The electrical gang box also includes a lower compartment that extends below the main compartment, is set back from the front of the main compartment and is open to the main compartment along an upper portion. The gang box may also include one or more pairs of rails disposed on opposite interior walls. In such cases, a divider panel is sized to slide into and extend between the rails to divide the gang box. Multiple-gang boxes with these features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A germicidal lighting system may include a directional germicidal light source for emitting a beam of germicidal light. The directional germicidal light may be mounted movably with respect to a structure, which can in turn be movable. The directional germicidal light source may be moved and oriented relative to surfaces to be irradiated using the motion relative to the structure or the motion of the structure. The directional germicidal light source may be moved to scan a surface to smooth out dosage. Dosage may also be controlled using sensors to monitor the dosage applied.

Abstract: The application relates to a cooling system, the cooling system having: an evaporator, a first compressor, a second compressor, a cooling component, an expansion device and a line system that connects the evaporator, the first compressor, the second compressor, the cooling component and the expansion device to one another. The cooling system includes a refrigerant, wherein the refrigerant comprises carbon dioxide. The first compressor and the second compressor are arranged in series with one another. The application also relates to a corresponding laboratory instrument.

Abstract: An LED flexible wire lighting in parallel-series connection includes: first flexible wire, second flexible wire, third flexible wire, and a plurality of SMD LED groups; said first flexible wire, said second flexible wire and said third flexible wire are enclosed by non-conductive material without conduction among the wires; said plurality of SMD LED groups are numbered as the first SMD LED group, the second SMD LED group, . . . , the Nth SMD LED group; said plurality of SMD LED groups are connected electrically between said first flexible wire and said second flexible wire in order of said SMD LED groups' number; said third flexible wire is the cathode of said LED flexible wire lighting, and said first flexible wire is the anode of said LED flexible wire lighting. The manual welding connection is reduced and the resistance to tension of lightings in parallel-series connection is enhanced.

Abstract: A plug for mounting in a socket that includes bottom and top connection sites. The plug includes a bottom connection element complementary to the bottom connection site and having a bottom inner surface and a bottom contact interface; a top connection element complementary to the top connection site and having a top inner surface and a top contact interface; an assembly component separating the bottom connection element from the top connection element; a circuit board positioned between the bottom connection element and the top connection element, which circuit board has a first surface and an electrically conducting second surface and which circuit board carries an electronic component on the first surface or the electrically conducting second surface; and the electrically conducting second surface being in electric connection with the bottom inner surface and the first surface being in electric connection with the top inner surface.

Abstract: A bidirectional illuminated LED bead triggered by power line pulse signals includes a first illumination module trigged by power line pulse signals and a reverse light emitting module. The first illumination module trigged by power line pulse signals and the reverse light emitting module are connected in parallel to the first power line port and the second power line port of the light source. The first illumination module trigged by power line pulse signals includes an LED color light group and an LED driver. When the voltage level at the first power line port is higher than the voltage level at the second power line port, the LED driver drives the LED color light group. Conversely, the reverse light emitting module works. The LED driver includes a reverse current blocking module and an operation module triggered by power line pulses integrated in a same integrated circuit.

Abstract: A modular mud-in channel lighting system includes a modular channel and a modular connection box that is removably attached to the modular channel itself. Because the modular connection box is removably attached to the modular channel, a modular mud-in channel lighting system enables the creative installation of lighting solutions in a manner that is not constrained by framing or the location of pre-existing junction boxes. Further, a modular mud-in channel lighting system may be disposed at creative angles that are not limited to locations near to pre-existing junction boxes. As such, a modular mud-in channel lighting system is suitable for new construction as well as retrofits and remodels of existing construction and enables the installation of creative lighting solutions at aesthetic angles that are not possible with the limitations of conventional lighting solutions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a horticultural light fixture that utilizes a metallic extrusion with multiple heat pipes to distribute heat to multiple heat sink fins. The heat sink fins utilize a geometrical shape that facilitates increased air flow into an interior of the horticultural light without the use of forced air.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for reducing microorganisms. The system comprises a light assembly and a processor. The light assembly operable to emit at least two of three different blue lights at different peak wavelengths with a full width half maximum of at most 25 nm, each peak having a time averaged intensity. The peak wavelengths are selected from 400-410 nm, 440-464 nm and 465-490 nm. The processor is communicably coupled to the light assembly to control the time averaged intensities of the blue lights emitted by the light assembly such that if two blue lights are used, the time averaged intensity of one blue light is between 0.67 and 1.33 times the time averaged intensity of another blue light; and if three blue lights are used, the time averaged intensity of any one blue light is between 0.76 and 1.24 times the time averaged intensity of the time averaged intensity of both the other blue lights.

Abstract: A bidirectionally illuminating light source triggered by power-line pulse signals includes a first light emitting module triggered by power-line pulse signals and a reverse light emitting module, which are connected in parallel between a first port and a second port of the power lines. The first light emitting module triggered by power-line pulse signals comprises an LED color light group and an LED driver. When the voltage level of the first port of the power lines is higher than that of the second port, the LED driver drives the LED color light group according to the power-line pulse signals loaded on the power lines; when the voltage level of the first port of the power lines is lower than that of the second port, the reverse light emitting module operates. A bidirectional emitting light string and control apparatus triggered by power-line pulses are also provided.

Abstract: A rotating bracket includes an endcap, a fastener, a support, a spacer, and securement structure. The endcap is adapted to fit an end of a linear lighting channel and has a keyed opening. The fastener has a keyed shank complementary to the keyed opening of the endcap and is adapted to be inserted into the endcap with the keyed shank of the fastener engaging the keyed opening of the endcap. The support has a slot or opening adapted to accommodate the fastener. The spacer is adapted to insert over the fastener such that it is positioned between the endcap and an inner face of the support. The securement structure engages the end of the fastener beyond an outer face of the support. Linear luminaires using the rotating bracket are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computing apparatus triggered by an edge of a supply-line signal with a pulse width counter includes: a clock circuit to supply clock signals to a pulse width counter from an output port of said clock circuit; said pulse width counter triggered by said clock signals to count the pulse width of a supply-line signal from a power supply line, to set a circuit status of said computing apparatus in accordance with said pulse width, and to output said circuit status to an edge-triggered computing unit; and the edge-triggered computing unit to do computing triggered by an edge of a supply-line signal, and to output computing result as the output of said computing apparatus in accordance with said circuit status. The circuit status of the computing apparatus is set in accordance with pulse width counter of supply-line signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the latching closed of doors on appliances. In particular, the present invention provides an advantageous apparatus for locking the lid of a centrifuge. Apparatus for locking an appliance door in a closed position, the apparatus comprises: a locking member for attachment to a door, the locking member having an engagement section; a locking bolt for engaging the engagement section in the locking member; a linear actuator for moving the locking bolt along an axis, wherein the linear actuator is self-locking.

Abstract: A lighting system configured to be coupled to a vehicle, the lighting system including a light source configured to illuminate a target area in front of the vehicle from above, wherein the lighting system is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. Further, A method of preventing accidents, including positioning a light source above a target area by extending a light structure to an extended position outward from a vehicle, turning off headlights of the vehicle, and illuminating the target area from above with the light source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an adaptable vehicle light mount is provided. A recess created within an interior of a heat sink fin array of the vehicle light allows associated mounting hardware to be embedded within the recess. A physical offset between the vehicle light and the associated vehicle may therefore be minimized to provide a shallower mounting profile. A tube may be incorporated into the recess so as to allow one or more vehicle lights to be mounted to a single mount point on a vehicle where the tube and associated mounting hardware are incorporated and function as part of the heat reducing components of the vehicle light.