Abstract: A retractable lamp device for vehicles includes a vehicles includes a vehicle body having a space for accommodating a lamp, a cover member rotatably mounted on the body to open or close the space, a motor for rotating the cover member. The retractable lamp further includes a movable member connected to the motor and an adjusting member for adjusting the surface level of the vehicle body and the cover member from outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A keyhole and room illuminating apparatus which is characterized by a split housing having side and bottom openings and bulbs positioned inside the housing at the openings, with electrical connectors and batteries disposed inside the housing for operating the bulbs by manipulating a switch located in the housing. The keyhole and room illuminating apparatus is designed to illuminate the keyhole provided in the door lockset, as well as the room into which the door is opened.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a submersible illuminating device useful as a point of orientation for underwater swimmers, lighting means for swimming pool and the like.

Abstract: For an entry door, a doorknob lock set includes an elongated stem which extends through a transverse opening in the door and is rotatable about its longitudinal axis to actuate the door latch. Doorknobs are provided at both ends of the stem to rotate the stem; and the stem includes a key lock mechanism including a key slot at the outer end of the stem. To illuminate the key lock slot, the outer doorknob is replaced by a knob fabricated from a translucent material. The translucent knob is provided with a central bore to receive the outer end of the stem; and the knob is mounted on the stem to frame the key slot. The knob is provided with at least one cavity opening from the inner face of the knob and extending toward the outer face. An illuminating device such as an incandescent bulb is placed in that cavity. Electric conductors connected to the illuminating device extend out of the cavity for connection to a source of electric energy.

Abstract: A fishing pole for twilight, night, and early morning use. The pole has a light source for providing rod glow to assist in monitoring rod movement, and a glow controller for selectively varying the intensity of rod glow to assist in baiting and other tasks. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed in which light is selectively emitted from the pole handle to provide visibility for baiting and other tasks.

Abstract: This taillight structure is designed to be waterproof. Primarily, it consists of a plastic base that forms a waterproof seal by threading into a sleeve with a lens on the front. A bulb is also received in the base and a pair of threaded studs are secured to the base and receive nuts for fastening the structure to a surface.

Abstract: A ladder beacon is provided which will aid firefighting and rescue personnel in locating a ladder in adverse conditions such as darkness, smoke and fog. The ladder beacon is a small self contained strobe light which is affixed to the top rung of a ladder and which is automatically activated when the ladder is raised to a vertical position.

Abstract: A dual light source lighting fixture is made up of two identical single light source fixtures, the housings of which are identical. Each housing has one square end and each is symmetrical about an axis normal to the square end so that the single housing can be assembled into a double housing in an end to end relationship simply by removing an end cover, locking the housings together by use of a connector and covering the joint with a snap-on cover.

Abstract: A dental lighting device arranged such that the light from a light source is reflected by a reflection plate and is cast into the inside of the mouth, wherein a mirror member used to look at the inside the mouth is provided in combination with a lighting device component so that the mirror member can take a mirror use posture where the surface of the mirror member is almost perpendicular to the light beam from the reflection plate at least when the mirror member is used. The mirror member of the lighting device can also take a mirror non-use posture where the mirror surface does not intercept the light beam.

Abstract: A photographic lamp possessing a main and back-reflector which are located respectively behind and in front of a light source. The main reflector limits a light exit aperture which is closed by a diffuser screen. The back-reflector comprises a transparent base which is partly provided with a reflecting layer. The reflecting layer is preferably applied in the manner of a graduated filter, so that the reflecting points are more numerous in the center of the base and less frequent at its periphery. The light produced is thereby extremely even and the illumination is very even, avoiding dark areas on the diffuser screen.

Abstract: The illumination system of this invention includes a support structure that retains electrical supply cables and holds at least one plug socket which is connected to the supported cables. The support structure further carries at least one slidable lamp assembly that is supplied via the plug sockets. The support structure is self-supporting and may be coupled to the ceiling by carriers.

Abstract: A lamp shade assembly is disclosed that is aesthetically pleasing, easy to assemble and one which may be utilized in a variety of orientations to provide either direct or indirect lighting. The assembly has a shade body member having a generally conical configuration which may be attached to a lamp socket. A lamp shade, which may be made of a flexible, expandible material is initially formed in a cylindrical configuration wherein the diameter is less than the maximum diameter of the conical body member, and one end of the shade is placed into the body member. A retaining member is inserted into the interior of the lamp shade so as to urge a portion of the outer surface of the lamp shade material into contact with an inner surface of the body member, thereby forming the lamp shade into a generally conical configuration. A locking collar, threadingly engaged with a lamp socket, holds the retaining member in place against the inner surface of the lamp shade.

Abstract: A firearm such as a handgun or shotgun has a handle or grip for holding or supporting the firearm while pointing the barrel at a target. The grip has at least one groove aligned parallel to the barrel of the firearm for locating or seating a generally cylindrical object such as a flashlight or baton against the grip to allow the firearm and object to be gripped simultaneously while pointing in the same direction.

Abstract: An entrance door night-light contained within an enclosure that is mounted to the head of an entrance doorway between the storm door and the entrance door. The enclosure is positioned to project light onto the doorhandle and lockset area. The enclosure contains a lamp, powered by a DC voltage source, a momentary switch that makes contact with the storm door and is used to switch the lamp on when the storm door is opened, and a photocell used to keep the lamp off during daylight, even when the storm door is open.

Abstract: A light (58, 120) having a first parabolic reflecting surface (62, 122) and a second parabolic reflecting surface (60, 122) joined to the first surface at an angle (62) greater than about 90 degrees. The reflecting surfaces have linear vertexes (130, 132) and focal points (66, 64, 126, 128) which extend along a line parallel to the vertexes. A single elongated gas discharge tube (74) is located substantially coincident with the focal points of the reflecting surfaces. Preferably, the light has third and fourth reflecting surfaces (78, 79, 140, 146) which are angled relative to the first and second reflecting surfaces, and an integral bracket (162) for supporting a different type of light.

Abstract: A thermally protected recessed lighting fixture includes a generally cylindrical housing divided by a partition into a closed upper chamber and an open-bottom lower chamber. A reflector assembly including a reflector and lamp socket is removably mountable in the lower chamber. The reflector assembly carries a thermally insulating and flame-resistant shroud which encloses its rear side and is generally conical in shape. In use, the shroud is spaced from the walls of the lower chamber to form a heat sink space therein. Conductors from the lamp socket extend through a slit in the shroud to a plug which is matable with a receptacle in the partition, the receptacle being connected to associated circuitry in the upper chamber.

Abstract: An illuminable covering of a textile material having a fibrous face with at least one lighting source connected to the back of the textile material is disclosed. A plurality of light-transmissive fibers are connected to the light source and emanate therefrom, with their free end portions terminating adjacent the fibrous face of the textile material for transmitting light thereto when the light source is energized. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the textile material is a floor covering material such as a carpet or rug.

Abstract: A nite writer pad is provided to aid people who must write at night which consists of an adjustable lamp for illuminating a writing surface thereon when needed and a storage compartment for holding various types of writing equipment therein.

Abstract: A personal reading and writing light or illumination device having a tapered transparent body with an opening at one end for receiving an illumination source and with a discontinuity adjacent the opening to improve uniformity of illumination of the body and of a reading or writing work surface in contact with the body. The ends and sides of the body are configured or otherwise treated to maximize reflection and minimize illumination of adjacent areas.

Abstract: A knife is provided with a light in its handle portion, with the light being actuated by a compression or threaded movement of a cap attached to an end of the handle. In a separate embodiment, the light may be actuated by a threaded movement of the handle end itself, while a protective cap may be positioned over the handle end and its associated light lens.