Abstract: Sun visor for vehicles with a lighting unit (4), which is flush-mounted in the sun visor (1) on one longitudinal side (2). The lighting unit is symmetrical relative to the central plane of the sun visor in order to direct light in both directions from the plate.

Abstract: A collapsible reflector unit (70) is disclosed in its preferred form for use in quick-erect portable display structures particularly adapted for temporary tradeshow booths. Unit (70) generally includes a reflector enclosure (74) formed of vinyl coated, fire retardant, flexible fabric attached to the display structure frame (9) around its periphery by a two-part fastening tape (124). The reflector enclosure (74) is supported in a tent-like manner away from the frame (9) by a support frame (72) including flexible rods (78, 80) removably anchored to the frame (9) and extending arcuately from the frame (9). The central segments (84) of the rods (78, 80) are held rearwardly of the frame (9) by interposing rods (92) therebetween, with the rods (92) having extensions (98, 100) extending contiguously therefrom and having their free ends removably anchored to the frame (9) intermediate the anchor locations of the flexible rods (78, 80). A light system (76) is removably attached to the rods (92 ) by clips (104).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved wall-mounted lighting unit for creating a visual environment which is conductive to general care lighting and which requires both good vertical lighting and good brightness control. The lighting unit utilizes a microbase prism design in a refractor which preferably forms a portion of the bottom surface of the housing to provide good horizontal illumination and internal linear optics for good vertical illumination of the subject as well as providing a high visual comfort index. The lighting unit also has a unique leveling feature which compensates for irregularities in the surface of the wall upon which it is mounted. Backlighting can be provided by the lighting unit using a series of apertures which increase the structural integrity of the unit and also simplify its manufacture.

Abstract: A navigation board for use by a rider in a vehicle, such as an airplane, with a steering mechanism. The navigation board supports a navigational aid. A first attachment mechanism, coupled to the board, is adapted to secure the board to the rider's leg. A second attachment mechanism, also coupled to the board, is adapted to secure the board to the steering mechanism. The navigation board is secured to either the rider's leg or the steering mechanism by one of the first and second atachment mechanisms to allow ready and convenient reference to the navigation aid by the user. The navigation board is secured to the steering mechanism with a three-point mounting system.

Abstract: Arrangement for an attachment for an electrical device, such as a reflector fitted with a bulb, which exhibits in the form of a pin or similar an electrical connection capable of being pushed into an electrical junction. The invention permits, among other things, the simple and effective attachment of an electrical device to an electrical cable. A coupling capable of being joined to an electrical cable, which coupling exhibits appropriate electrical connection devices which fit the electrical connection in question, is so arranged as to function as a stop both for an electrical device and for a holder capable of being joined to the electrical device.

Abstract: A generally funnel-shaped main light body has a socket assembly mounted therein for supporting a lamp inside a rear neck portion thereof. A dome-shaped lens extends across a front flared portion of the main light body. A water-tight seal is provided between a periphery of the lens and the flared portion of the main light body. A reflector is mounted inside the flared portion of the main light body.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for providing an elongated light source, such as for illuminating a sign or the like or for other display, which includes emitting light from an exterior light source into an inner tube having a portion lined with a high reflectance film of prismatic lenses, the tube having a light-transmitting opening along its length, with a diffusing medium substantially diametrically opposite such opening, and optionally a reflector at one end of the inner tube. The inner tube is concentrically surrounded by an outer tube having light-transmissive portions of different colors. The outer tube is rotatable relative to the inner tube. The emitted light propagates in the inner tube by reflecting from the high reflectance lining and the reflector to impinge on the diffusing medium and thereby transmit light outwardly through the light-transmissive opening and thereafter through a selected one of the colored portions so as to project colored light against a sign or like object.

Abstract: A stretching device for stretching a pleated lampshade, comprising an upper ring which inserts into the notches of the lampshade and a lower ring, both mounted on a threaded spindle, with the lower ring fixed or slidably retained and the upper ring slidably retained thereon. An adjusting nut is provided above the upper ring and a compression spring is received on the shaft between the two rings to bias the upper ring toward the adjusting nut.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is disclosed with a U-shaped channel member having a first end and a second end including a web and first and second upstanding side walls with a first end joined to said web and a second end, and preferably including a pair of spaced-apart unitary socket members mounted at the first and second ends of the channel member for removably mounting a lamp therebetween, each of the unitary socket members including a base member between the first and second upstanding side walls of the channel member and normally located at a position spanning the second ends of the first and second upstanding side walls of the channel member, the base members including mounting means for mounting a lamp receptacle above the upstanding side walls, a pair of downturned side walls extending from the base member along the upstanding side walls of the channel member within the channel member, an end wall extending from the base member and located between the upstanding side walls at the first and second ends of the ch

Abstract: A light reflector includes a plurality of opaque, generally triangular panels connected together to form a three dimensional geometric figure surrounding an inside space. Each panel has a reflective surface facing the inside space and each corner of each of the panels is adjacent a corner of an adjacent panel. The panels are spaced apart from each other by rectangular, open areas. An artifical light source is placed inside the inside space. The reflective surfaces relect light from the artificial light source and direct reflected light toward the rectangular open areas. Plants are situated adjacent the rectangular open areas and receive light emanating therefrom.

Abstract: An illuminator includes an illuminator frame having a cut-out portion in which a light source unit is removably positioned. The light source unit includes a cold-lamp light source supported in a plate-like member of the unit's frame. The plate-like member has extended portions which are also plate-like for fitting into guide slits formed in a light source unit supporting member of the illuminator. The supporting member has a retainer which helps hold the plate-like extensions of the plate-like member of the light source unit. The illuminator includes a power supply linked with a connector positioned so that when the light support unit is inserted into the illuminator in its proper position, a connector provided on the light source unit will connect the light source to the power supply. Thus, the light source unit can be removed from or inserted into the illuminator in a single step process.

Abstract: A bright light indicator adapted for use with a first vehicle for providing a high beam indication when a second vehicle having headlights emitting light and traveling generally behind the first vehicle has the headlights in the high beam condition. The indicator includes reflective means which are mountable on the first vehicle and positioned for receiving light emitted from the headlights of the second vehicle and for reflecting the received light generally toward the second vehicle in an on position of the reflective means, the reflected light providing the high beam indication.

Abstract: A reflector has a plurality of Fresnel-type structures, wherein at least some of said Fresnel-type structures have a plurality of active faces, for reflecting light in a plurality of directions.

Abstract: An internally illuminated sphere 10 which will provide portable high intensity light suitable for emergency use, police use, traffic control or other purposes. It consists of a light source 21, a power source 27, and a control which may be internal or external and will provide continuous, intermittent or delayed operation.

Abstract: A compact battery-powered flashlight adapted for underwater use which includes a casing, an illumination unit, a sealant device, a connection device and a switch element. The casing is hollow and substantially oval in cross-section while having a closed rear end and a head receiving forward end. The head receiving forward end of the casing has a hollow outwardly protruding cylindrical neck. The casing further is adapted to receive at least two parallel adjacent rows of batteries with at least one battery per row. The casing neck is axially aligned with one of the rows of received batteries. The illumination unit is mounted upon the neck and generates light upon electrical connection to the batteries. The sealant device is disposed between the illumination unit and the neck for providing a watertight seal therebetween. The connection device is used to electrically connect the illumination device to the batteries received within the casing.

Abstract: A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially designed automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to render the assembly impervious to the several weather - related conditions to which it may be subjected.

Abstract: A high aspect ratio light fixture has an optical window with a light extraction film therein. The light extraction film has a plurality of linear prisms facing the interior of the light fixture. In one embodiment of the invention the prisms are triangular in shape while in another they are four sided.

Abstract: To improve the usability of a vanity mirror of a sun visor for an automotive vehicle, the vanity mirror is removably housed within a mirror accommodating hollow space formed in a sun visor body, and further locked to or unlocked from the hollow space via a locking mechanism when the vanity mirror unit is a little pushed into the hollow space. Further, the removable vanity mirror unit comprises a storage cell (charged by a car battery when the mirror unit is housed in the sun visor body) and an illumination lamp, so that the removed mirror unit can be used as a portable illumination mirror.

Abstract: A relieved plastic lamp base has been discovered to substantially eliminated cracking of the captured press seal. The relieved base has a formed cavity for receiving the press seal of an electric lamp. The cavity has a first internal base wall to couple with a first exterior lamp wall of the lamp, a second internal base wall to couple with a second exterior lamp wall of the lamp and, cavity portion formed in the internal base wall intermediate the first interior wall and second interior wall of the lamp. The relief cavity is opposite a seam area of the press seal when the press seal is positioned in the lamp base. The relief accommodates excess material due to tool variations, tool wear, and press variations and thereby allows longer tool operation between tooling changes. The relief also accepts a wider variation in noncritical seal measurements. The relief lessens the likelihood of chipping the seal corner, and displaces the holding forces that tend to open a corner chip.

Abstract: A bowl-shaped reflector for a vehicle headlight produced by a casting process has a flattened section which extends to its outer edge. Grovoes are formed on an interior side of the flattened section which are elongated substantially in the direction of an optical axis of the headlight. The breadth and depth dimensions of the grooves are related to one another, and side surfaces defining the grooves have surface shapes such that, light rays falling directly in the grooves from a dim-light filament of a bulb mounted in the reflector are reflected a plurality of times on wall surfaces defining the grooves.