Abstract: A set of louvers adapted for use with a linear luminaire has a first wall, a second wall spaced from the first wall, and a plurality of louvers extending between the first wall and the second wall. Each of the plurality of louvers is fixed to the first wall and the second wall, and may be integrally formed with the walls, and each of the plurality of louvers is spaced from the others. First and second side portions depend from the first wall and the second wall. An internal cavity of the set of louvers is defined by bottoms of the plurality of louvers and the first and second side portions. Engaging structure is defined on inwardly-facing surfaces of the first and second side portions. Combinations including the set of louvers and a linear luminaire in which the set of louvers “snaps on” externally to the linear luminaire are disclosed.

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: 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 through-hull light for a marine vessel is provided. The light includes a body for mounting on the outer surface of a hull, having an outer side facing water and an inner side for mounting against the hull; a chamber formed within the body having a transparent screen mounted at an outer side; a shaft for extending from the inner side through an aperture in the hull; LEDs mounted within the chamber in parallel rows and arranged to be horizontal when the light is mounted through the hull, with each LED mounted to direct light out of the chamber in a first direction perpendicular to the inner side; a reflecting structure within the chamber having a plurality of reflectors positioned above or below a row of LEDS and parallel therewith, with each reflector formed to reflect light away at a fixed angle vertically from the first direction.

Abstract: A strip of encapsulated linear lighting with a partially encapsulated electrical connector is disclosed, as are processes for manufacturing such strips of encapsulated linear lighting. In these processes, connecting structure is connected to a strip of linear lighting. A portion of the connecting structure is then sheathed in a stopper. The stopper is used to dam a vessel or channel, the dammed vessel or channel is filled with resin, and the resin is caused or allowed to cure. The stopper protects the connecting structure from resin during the encapsulation process and leaves its contacts unencapsulated and exposed. The connecting structure can be connected to external structures, like a power cable or another segment of encapsulated linear lighting, after manufacture. A joint between the connecting structure and another structure can be overmolded or otherwise protected.

Abstract: A colored light apparatus controlled by input edge signals from a power supply line includes a signal edge generator configured to generate signal edges and output the signal edges to a power supply line; a plurality of LED modules each including an LED group, and an LED driver to drive the LED group based on the signal edges from the power supply line. The LED modules are electrically connected between a common anode and a common cathode. The controllable switch module is turned between ON and OFF controlled by the control circuit of said signal edge generator. Signal edges are generated when the controllable switch module turns from ON to OFF, or the controllable switch module turns from OFF to ON.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light guide having a light output surface, one or more LED packages having two or more spatially separated LED chips, and two or more wavelength dependent modification features located on the output surface of the light guide. Each wavelength dependent modification features is configured to modify the intensity of light from one or more of the LED chips to provide homogeneous colored light.

Abstract: A light fixture, comprising a matrix, a plurality of electrical sockets fixedly secured to the matrix and forming a rigid matrix of electrical sockets electrically interconnected in two dimensions. One or more light emitting diode modules are individually removable and replaceable within any individual electrical socket within the matrix. Each individual light emitting diode module includes a base and a light emitting diode, wherein the base is configured and arranged for fitted electrical engagement within the electrical socket.

Abstract: A trailer tow light warning system comprises a flashing light adapter module having standardized male and female tow plug connectors which can be integrated in a variety of inline configurations including as an inline adapter, as a factory vehicle tow light receptacle replacement or as an OEM trailer wiring harness replacement.

Abstract: An LED human centric lighting device includes a substrate, an LED light emitting chipset and at least two blue light chipsets with different color temperatures arranged on the substrate, a fluorescent colloid and an enclosure. The LED light emitting chipset includes multiple LED light emitting chips, and each of the blue light chipsets includes multiple blue light emitting chips with same color temperature. Each of the blue light chipsets forms a color temperature light emitting area, and the different color temperature light emitting areas are separated by the enclosure. The substrate is provided with a control circuit for controlling light emission of the corresponding color temperature light emitting area, and the fluorescent colloid is arranged in the enclosure. The LED light emitting chip and at least two blue light emitting chips with different color temperatures are assembled in the device, which can reduce a volume of the device.

Abstract: The combined color of a color tunable and intensity adjustable light source can be quantitatively described using the chromaticity diagram. With a preset color, or dominant wavelength, and daily light interval, the microprocessor in this plant growing system can compare the calculated chromaticity diagram data from the corresponding sensor with this preset color value and fine tune the combined color until these two are matched. The microprocessor then can control the lighting time according to daily light interval setting. The system can then automatically control the color and photon numbers. The same control method and algorithm can be used in general lighting system as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifuge rotor with a rotor body and a receptacle arranged centrally therein for receiving a drive head of a drive shaft of a centrifuge which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (R), and sample receptacles for accommodating a plurality of sample containers. A holding crown is arranged on a top side (O) of the rotor body facing away from an insertion side (E) of the drive head, said holding crown having an annular base body, which encloses a central opening, and prongs extending upward away from the top side (O), wherein the holding crown is arranged in such a way that the axis of rotation (R) runs through the central opening. The present invention further relates to a holding crown for use with a centrifuge rotor and having an annular base body enclosing a central opening and prongs emanating from the base body and extending upward, wherein the prongs are offset at least in the region of their free ends by a spacing (A) from an inner edge of the base body.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to lighting devices and, more particularly, to low electromagnetic interference (EMI) lighting devices with variable light output levels.

Abstract: A linear luminaire includes a three-sided enclosure with a top that is at least translucent and a pair of depending sidewalls spaced apart by the top. The three-sided enclosure may be extruded from a plastic or, in some cases, co-extruded with two different materials so that the pair of sidewalls can be made of an opaque material. The three-sided enclosure may be open along a bottom aspect. An elongate rigid printed circuit board (PCB) carrying LED light engines is installed between the pair of sidewalls in slot structure defined on respective inner faces. The PCB may carry connecting structure staggered along the length of its underside. The PCB may also carry circuit components on its underside.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus and system for producing light using LED lighting with output within a predetermined desired color temperature range for commercial lighting uses. A preferred embodiment includes a first and second group of LEDs arranged in an alternating matrix configuration, each group of LEDs configured to produce light in a predetermined color temperature range. In a preferred embodiment, an LED light system includes a tubular LED lamp having substantially the same size and dimensions as a traditional fluorescent lamp tube and a control box for controlling power input and power gain to the first, second, or both groups of LEDs.

Abstract: An animatronics system uses a camera for detecting a person, and an enhanced interaction controller, operably connectable with an animatronics character, for providing entertainment to persons nearby. A tracking program utilizes human presence detection, via input from the camera, to detect and recognize the person for tracking the person and determining when the person enters a predetermined range. The enhanced control program performs, in response to the tracking program determining that the person entered within the predetermined range of the animatronic character, an entertainment routine directed to the person.

Abstract: A colored lighting apparatus with mixed multi-codes triggered by power line edge signals, including a power line edge signal generator for generating address signals and light control signals and loading them onto the power line; multiple LED modules, each including a multi-color LED group and an LED driver that drives the multi-color LED group based on the address signals and light control signals loaded from the power line; multiple LED modules including two or more LED modules, and multiple LED modules having two or more LED driver address codes, with the LED modules randomly mixed and arranged according to the LED driver address codes.