Abstract: A linear lighting fixture primarily adapted for use with low voltage halogen lamps. The main fixture comprises a substantially U-shaped cross-section member having a pair of longitudinal ridges near the extremities and a plurality of identical light modules capable of being removably inserted at different portions on the elongated housing. Each light module comprises a bulb, a socket, lens and mounting clips for holding the light module onto the housing by means of the longitudinal ridges located on the housing. The housing is supported by additional clips having channeled end portions that also lock into the longitudinal ridges located on the housing. The individual light modules may be removed without disturbing the housing or the housing mountings. The lighting fixture is highly adaptable for providing high intensity spotlighting or flood lighting by simply adding or removing additional light modules.

Abstract: An automobile lamp such as a license plate lamp having improved de-misting and waterproofing properties. The lamp includes a lamp housing, a lens, a gasket fitted between the housing and the lens, a member for conducting out the lead wires to the lamp socket, and a rubber cover crowning the lead conducting member and also serving as bushings for the leads. An air passageway communicates with the lamp chamber through the interiors of the bulb socket and the lead conducting member.

Abstract: A water bed illuminator in which the bed includes a rectangular box-like base having a longitudinally extending central support wall spaced equidistantly from each opposite side wall, and three laterally extending support walls spaced apart equidistantly between each opposite end wall, to form six separate compartments. A light fixture is placed in the center of each compartment, connected to an electric power source by an insulated conductor, with an electric switch connected therein to turn the lights on and off. A mattress box is positioned on the base, having a floor in which six holes are cut at locations which are in registration with respective ones of the light fixtures. The waterbed mattress comprises a transparent or translucent water tight rectangular container which forms a mattress when filled with water. When placed in the mattress box and the light fixtures are turned on, the mattress becomes illuminated.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus comprising a lamp case, a battery socket at one side wall of the lamp case, the battery socket being provided a conducting plate at the innermost end thereof, a plug storage at the same side where the battery socket is provided, the plug storage being provided a plug socket conductively connected with the conducting plate of the battery socket, an incandescent lamp socket rigidly mounted on the bottom portion of the lamp case, a flash lamp socket rigidly mounted side by side with the incandescent lamp socket on the bottom portion of the lamp case, an incandescent lamp screwed within the incandescent lamp socket, a flash lamp screwed within the flash lamp socket, a wire collecting pulley loosely mounted on either of the incandescent lamp socket or the flash lamp socket, a wire check at the side wall of the lamp case in vicinity of the outermost end of the plug socket, a wire passage at the side wall where the wire check is provided, a multi-switch at the side wall where the wire check

Abstract: A torch has a tray (1) to receive batteries (14) and a U-shaped cover (2) which snaps into engagement embracing the tray and confining the batteries. A bulb (3) is located by a resilient formation (21) of the tray and projects partially through an aperture (38) in the web of the cover, by which it is retained. A resilient side (9) of the tray is deformable inwardly to close a contact (17) to switch on. The cover is of translucent plastics material, such as acrylic, and an underlay sheet (41) of pictorial or graphic character will be illuminated by light from the bulb diffusing through the cover.

Abstract: A portable flashlight including a body having therein a dry cell assembly and a dry cell holder frame and having on its front face a light source unit, wherein the body is provided on the bottom face with a first contact plate coming into contact with a first dry cell and a second contact plate coming into contact with a second dry cell, one of said contact plates being integrally provided with a projecting contact piece, which has its contact end extended above the other contact plate, and an axially turnable keep member is attached on the contact piece, said keep member being turned at a given angle, whereby the contact piece is forced down into contact with the other contact plate.

Abstract: A lamp device to be mounted on a spoiler of a motor vehicle, in which a housing for mounting a light source therein is integrally formed with a protective cover in a recessed manner in the front side of said protective cover. A front lens is arranged detachably at the front side of the housing.

Abstract: A combination avoidance visual display and paper products dispenser is provided and consists of automobile brake warning safety and directional indicator lights combined with a dispenser for paper products being paper towels and paper tissues which is preferably centered and operated on a rear window platform of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A hand held spotlight includes a sealed beam enclosure together with one or more detachable handles. The detachable handles each include a latching mechanism capable of translating a magnet between a first position and a second position. A magnetically-actuated switch within the enclosure is used to turn off and on the light circuit. The handle is detachably mounted on the enclosure in a particular position so that the magnetically-actuated switch within the enclosure may be opened and closed by the magnet in the handle. In the preferred embodiments, a single enclosure may be utilized with either a pistol-style grip or a lantern-style grip. The ability to form the beam enclosure without penetrations is particularly useful in providing watertight and explosion-proof spotlights.

Abstract: A visor for a vehicle includes a vanity mirror assembly which is movable from a stored position within a compartment formed in the visor body to a first use position attached to but extended from the visor body. The vanity mirror assembly can also be detached from the visor for remote use. In the preferred embodiment, the mirror is illuminated by one or more lamps powered by a self-contained rechargeable power source in the vanity mirror assembly.

Abstract: A light transformer for converting light from a short arc lamp into an arcuate shape of uniform intensity. Mirror means associated with the short arc lamp projects light from the short arc lamp as a plurality of separate images conforming to the desired arcuate shape onto a plurality of reflecting facets also formed in the desired arcuate shape. Light pipe means formed in the desired arcuate shape is disposed at one end to receive light images via the facets and to emit light at the other end in the desired arcuate shape.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp employing light-emitting diodes providing a good illumination efficiency, and which can be readily mounted on many different types of vehicles. The lamp includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged on a supporting board, condenser lenses provided in front of each of the light-emitting diodes, and diffusion lenses arranged in front of the condenser lenses. A housing member supports the supporting board, the condenser lenses, and the diffusion lenses, the housing member having air holes formed therein to provide for ventilation. With this arrangement, the light produced by the light-emitting diodes is applied in the form of parallel beams to the front lens member by the condenser lenses, and the parallel light beams are diffused by the diffusion lenses on the front lens member. Accordingly, the front surface of the front lens member is illuminated in its entirety and illuminated uniformly.

Abstract: A combination brake light and convenience light for use in the rear of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. A brake light 8 faces and illuminates through the rear window 4, and the convenience light 14 faces forward and downward over the shoulder of a rear seat occupant. A hinged cover 20 over the convenience light 14 serves three purposes: it esthetically covers the light when not in use; it prevents direct incidence of its light upon the driver's rear view mirror or the driver's line of sight; and it operates the on-off switch for the convenience light.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved Christmas lamp comprising a candlelike cylinder, a stand and several electric wires. The bulb socket is made into an integrated part of the candlelike cylinder. With a double-slope flange on the lower end of the candlelike cylinder and several projections on the internal surface of the stand, the candlelike cylinder will not turn after it is fitted in the stand and broken cord and short circuit can be avoided. The electric wires equipped with metal strips are connected in such way that the circuit will be open when the cylinder is removed from the stand and it is very easy to assemble and repair.

Abstract: A lighting system is described which consists of a few basic units which can essentially be combined together in any desired sequence and which consist of spot lamps and also of stiff and flexible connecting members. Each spot lamp has two oppositely disposed sockets into which plug connectors provided at the ends of the connecting members can be inserted so that the spot lights can be joined in series or in arrays. The connecting members can also cooperate in defining the power connections.

Abstract: An insert strip which is detachably insertable into a receiver strip so as to form a plate shelf to retain the side walls of the plate glass panels of a lampshade. A lower support which has a retainer ridge which conforms to the shape of the lower wall of the plate glass panel and retains the plate glass panel therein. The lower support also has a catch on either end thereof which fits into and is retained by catch holes on an injection plate. The injection plate also has an insert strip cavity and retainer walls which retain the insert strip and the receiver strip, respectively.

Abstract: A luminaire of the direct lighting type includes a fluorescent lamp for emitting a torodial light pattern to a reflector assembly having a plurality of flat and contiguous facets spaced laterally from the lamp. The reflector functions to reflect the torodial light pattern within parallel light distribution zones. The reflector may be of the cross-beam type (FIGS. 1-4) or down-beam type (FIG. 5). The facets are precisely positioned relative to the light source to provide the above functions whereby the luminaire will function efficiently and will closely control direct and reflected glare. A louver-lens assembly can be utilized to enclose the open bottom of the luminaire and to aid in these functions, a method is also taught for plotting the precise positions of the facets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic support, for an electric lamp and for the enclosure for that lamp, which is resistant to flame, heat, cold, water, ice, sunshine and other natural environmental conditions; and that support makes it possible to eliminate the traditional metal mounting pan, length of metal pipe, and securing fittings. As a result, the support of the present invention can directly engage a wall rather than engage a metal mounting pan which must engage that wall, and the flexible conductors from the socket can be given a random orientation from that socket to the power-supplying conductors in the wall instead of having to assume the fixed orientation imposed by the use of a length of metal pipe. This means that the conductors can be shorter than normal; because of the elimination of the depth of the metal mounting pan, and also because the wires assume orientations comparable to hypotenuses rather than orientations resembling the altitudes and bases of triangles.

Abstract: An adjustable fixture for holding a lamp of the type having a generally annular rim, such as a sealed-beam lamp, includes a lampholder having front and rear generally parallel, spaced generally U-shaped members. The lampholder includes a base section adapted to engage the lamp proximate the rim and a pair of generally straight sections. Spring clips are preferably positioned on the straight sections of at least one of the U-shaped members for biasing the lamp toward the base sections of the U-shaped member. An elongated bridging member extends between the straight sections of the U-shaped members for interconnecting the straight sections. At least one end of the bridging member having a generally flat surface. A support arm member having a surface adapted for engagement with the generally flat surface of the bridging member is removably secured to the bridging arm member. The support arm member is also adapted to be secured to a fixed structure utilizing a fixture mount.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight utilizes a standard type of bulb commonly used in standard size flashlights. In the preferred embodiment, the miniature flashlight includes a cylindrical casing containing a pair of batteries. A bulb disposed in the casing has a first terminal connected to the positive terminal of one of the batteries. The bulb has a cylindrical metallic base with an integral annular flange that forms a second terminal of the bulb. The casing carries a conductive flange for contacting the annular flange of the bulb in order to illuminate the bulb. The miniature flashlight of the preferred embodiment also includes a shuttle switch formed of nonconductive material which is operable for extinguishing the bulb by moving the bulb in a direction which moves its annular flange away from the conductive flange on the casing. The shuttle switch is generally ring shaped with a plurality of lugs for engaging the annular flange of the bulb.