Abstract: The headlight comprises a light source, a reflector having a base surface that is selected to form images of the source in a determined distribution in a lighting direction that is axial and horizontal, and a closure glass. According to the invention, the closure glass is essentially free from deflecting stripes and the reflector includes, over at least a portion of its surface, a plurality of zones in which said base surface is replaced by substitution surfaces of outlines defined by projecting a plane array of polygonal zones onto the base surface, the plane array being defined as a function of a predetermined distribution of light flux. The array of zones corresponds to the array that would have been obtained if it had been an array of stripe zones formed on the closure glass, and the differential offset in a horizontal plane between the base surface and each substitution surface corresponds to the profile that the corresponding stripe would have had if it had been formed on the closure glass.

Abstract: A centralized lighting system is provided having a high intensity light source which is disposed at approximately the first optical focal point of an ellipsoidally shaped reflector member. A mirror member, disposed in advance of a second optical focal point associated with the reflector member, receives light output from the light source and is constructed so as to divide the light output into at least first and second beam portions. The mirror member is further effective so as to separate the first and second beam portions by at least 90 degrees relative to one another. Corresponding at least first and second optical transmission members are receptive of the first and second beam portions and are effective for communicating the light output to locations remote from the light source. In one embodiment, the mirror member is V-shaped and is constructed of first and second mirror segments joined together so as to form an angle of less than about 85 degrees therebetween.

Abstract: A device for backlighting a plastic panel associated with a control knob and carrying indicia thereon for illumination by an electroluminescent panel under the plastic panel containing the indicia with the electronic circuitry for illuminating the electroluminescent panel being contained within the hollow control knob. A light-responsive device may be used to maintain the circuit in the OFF position until the ambient light intensity fails below a predetermined level.

Abstract: An illumination device for a household remote control comprising a resiliently flexible C-shaped support having a first end that engages the top surface of the remote control and a second end that engages the bottom surface of the remote control. A light source is supported within the C-shaped support for lighting the top surface of the remote control and is powered by a solar power cell. If the solar power cell fails, a battery provides back-up power to the light source. The C-shaped support also preferably has a window therethrough for allowing the remote signal of the remote control to pass through the window and operate the television or VCR.

Abstract: A light clip for holding a light bulb with an attachment portion for removably mounting the light clip to a support surface such as a shingle or gutter without putting holes in the gutters or shingles. The attachment portion has mechanism with a plurality of discrete stop positions, and cooperates with a bulb holder having connecting prongs. The mechanism with discrete stops cooperates with the prongs to mount the bulb holder to the attachment portion and to provide a plurality of discrete angular positions of a bulb carried by the bulb holder with respect to the attachment portion. The gutter attachment portion is capable of mounting onto a wide variety of gutter shapes.

Abstract: A sun visor lamp provides courtesy illumination when the sun visor is in its stowed position.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly that enables a flashlight to be retroactively coupled to an optical device such as a night vision scope. The mounting bracket assembly includes an adaptor that engages the housing of the optical device proximate the objective lens of the optical device. A bracket is provided that clamps around the adaptor, whereby the adaptor rigidly joins the bracket to the optical device. An aperture is formed through a section of the bracket. The aperture is sized to receive and retain the cylindrical body of a flashlight with an interference fit, thereby coupling the flashlight to the optical device. A threaded bore is disposed at the bottom of the bracket. The threaded bore is sized to receive the threaded connector of a tripod or other similar static support. As a result, by coupling the bracket to a tripod or similar static support, the entire optical device can be supported.

Abstract: An illuminated memorial for use at a grave site comprised of an opaque hollow structure that defines an interior chamber. An aperture extends into said hollow structure exposing a portion of the hollow chamber. The hollow structure itself is preferably formed from metal and is shaped and reinforced in its structure to resist physical damage from vandals. A light source is contained within hollow structure proximate the aperture, whereby light emitted by said light source is directed through said aperture. The light source is powered by at least one rechargeable battery. A photovoltaic source is supported at the highest point of the hollow structure, wherein said photovoltaic source converts light into electricity and recharges the rechargeable batteries during daylight conditions.

Abstract: A lightweight, multi-unit lantern stand and system is described. The system uses hollow body tubular portions that are connected to one another through a system of threaded collars, compression nuts and compression rings. The finished structure will support a lantern at a distance above the ground. The insertion stake at the bottom of the assembly has a reinforced top and bottom section to facilitate hammering into the ground.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for supporting at least one elongated lamp is pivotally attached to a mounting structure so that the lamp assembly is rotatable with respect to the mounting structure about an axis generally aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp. An otherwise substantially enclosed housing has an opening sized to admit a lamp assembly that pivotally attaches to the housing such that it is rotatable through the opening, and a friction assembly attached to the lamp assembly provides a slidable frictional interface with the housing.

Abstract: A modular cove lighting system is formed of low voltage, cold cathode light fixtures connected together in parallel. The modular system is capable of providing uniform illumination along its length. The modular system advantageously includes a plurality of straight lamps and at least one curved lamp. Through special matching of ballasts and appropriate lamps, the lamps will dim evenly with each other, regardless of the lengths and shapes of the lamps. A shield is provided for covering bright spots. Multicolor systems formed of one or more light fixtures are also disclosed. A recessed light fixture is also disclosed.

Abstract: A light canister for protruding and typically exterior building corners has support brackets, a vertical groove to accommodate the corner, and hooks inside the groove to engage the support bracket. The bracket has two corner contact plates connected by a protruding connection forming a space between the wall and itself when the bracket is attached. The hooks are dimensioned to fit snugly within the space. Both are conveniently V shaped.

Abstract: A head lamp device for a vehicle in which a light distribution can be properly adjusted in response to a state of a road or a running environment and visibility can be improved is provided. The head lamp device for a vehicle capable of adjusting a lighting region in a forward direction of the vehicle comprises proper vehicle position sensing means for sensing a proper vehicle running position in a lateral direction of a road, and control means for calculating a distance from the proper vehicle running position to a center line on the road and adjusting a lighting region of the head lamp in such a way that the lighting region is expanded more and more toward the center line as the calculated distance is longer and longer.

Abstract: A system for illuminating an area in front of a lawnmower. The inventive device includes a generator coupled to an engine of the mower for generating electrical power. An illumination assembly is secured to an engine of the mower. A control switch is mounted to the handle of the mower for operation by an individual to effect energization of the illumination assembly to permit mowing during poor ambient light conditions.

Abstract: A lamp body having a lighting bulb mounted therein has its open front end dually closed by an outer lens of colorless transparent material and an inner lens of colored transparent material. Disposed between the two lenses is a cover of annular shape and opaque material concealing the joint between the lamp body and the outer lens. The cover has several mounting legs on its periphery which are secured to the lamp body. While the outer lens is secured directly to the lamp body, the inner lens is mounted in position by making positive interlocking engagement with the mounting legs of the cover.

Abstract: An vehicular lighting unit in which a connector is prevented from being dislodged and disconnected from a light bulb due to vibration of the connector during operation of the vehicle, and the connector is prevented from short-circuiting and touching the lit bulb that has been heated to high temperatures. The lighting unit includes a lamp housing, a lens covering the front opening of the lamp housing, a reflector placed in the lamp space formed with the lamp housing and the lens, and a bulb detachably fitted to the reflector, wherein an opening for use in replacing the bulb is formed on the rear side of the lamp housing, a detachable cover member is provided for the opening, a power supply cord is passed through the cover member, and a connector for coupling the power supply cord and the connecting cord connected to the bulb is fitted into the recessed portion provided inside the cover member and fixedly supported thereby.

Abstract: A multifunctional recessed lighting fixture which offers a unique combination of modular parts and unit components which can be assembled in a plurality of possible variations resulting in distinctive appearance of the variants assembled, yet maintaining an appearance of continuity among the recessed lights.

Abstract: A handle system for dental operatory lights of the type in which a light head is mounted to be moved in space and oriented in direction to focus and direct light through a lens includes a pair of mounting posts carried at opposite sides of the light, the posts being approximately mirror image duplicates of each other, and a pair of approximately identical interchangeable symmetrical handle members. Each handle member includes a mounting head portion and a grip portion. The mounting head has a transverse channel extending between its opposite sides, having a cross-sectional configuration adapted to register with either of the posts. The opposite sides of the mounting head are configured as a hilt. The grip is held at a canted orientation with respect to the lens. The mounting heads and posts carry intercooperable latching structure.

Abstract: A seal structure between a leg part 15 of a front lens and a seal groove 12, wherein a seal member 20 is applied into the seal groove 12 formed on a periphery of a front opening portion of a lamp body 10, the leg part 15 of the front lens engaging with the seal groove 12 is secured to the seal groove 12 by a mechanical fastening means (clip 30) to prevent a removal, and the seal member 20 in the seal groove 12 is compressed by the lens leg part 15, characterized in that the seal member 20 is formed of a solid foamed material which foams from an initial fluid state and hardens while keeping elasticity, and which can be stripped off.

Abstract: A vanity mirror assembly includes a flexible circuit which extends between a movable cover and a vanity mirror frame and provides circuit capabilities for mounting lamps on either the cover or vanity mirror frame. Other circuit elements such as control switches, dimming controls, and the like can be mounted on the opposite side of the vanity mirror package so that a relatively thin visor with spaced-apart circuit elements can be provided. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the circuit comprises a flexible insulative substrate which comprise first and second circuit panels integrally interconnected by a bridge. Conductive elements are screen printed on the first and second circuit panels and on the bridge which extends across the pivot connection of the cover to the mirror frame while coupling the first and second circuit panels.