Abstract: A device for masking automobile vehicle headlights comprises at least one transparent optical element (B) inserted on the path of light rays between lighting sources and the headlight glass, the optical element (B) comprising a cylindrical entry face (E3) with radius R and a cylindrical exit face (E4) with radius R symmetrical to the entry face (E3) about a vertical median plane located at a distance 2R from the entry face (E3) and the exit face (E4), a mask (C) being placed in the vertical median plane and offset from the horizontal plane of symmetry.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a housing, an illuminant that is arranged in the housing, und a plug element for electrically contacting the illuminant. The lamp further includes a pull-off-assisting element for pulling the plug element off the housing in a pull-off direction. The pull-off-assisting element has a first end arranged at the plug element such that it is pivotable about a pivoting axis, which extends transversely to the pull-off direction, and a second end for being manually gripped and for facilitating pulling of the pull-off-assisting element. This pull-off-assisting element is pivotable between a parking position in which is rests against the housing, and a pull-off position in which it extends from the housing for pulling off the plug element.

Abstract: A safety vest adapted to be worn by riders of exposed motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, which vest is designed to be worn over clothing and has luminescent signaling means interconnected with the signaling apparatus of the motor vehicle so that the rider's actions and intentions of braking, turning, changing lanes or hazard are visually communicated to other motorists, thereby enhancing rider visibility and safety.

Abstract: A border lighting strip (10) includes an electrical cable (14) having a plurality of electrical conductors (14A, 14B). A plurality of light emitting devices (LEDs) (12) arranged alongside the electrical cable (14) and electrically connected (12A, 12B) thereto. An essentially hollow extruded sheath (16) of translucent or transparent material is adapted to receive the LEDs (12). The sheath (16) also includes an integrally formed cylindrical lens (18) arranged to optically cooperate with the LEDs (12). A method (200)for manufacturing a lighting strip includes electrically connecting (202, 204, 206, 208) a plurality of light emitting devices to an electrical cable to form a linear light source (214), extruding (216) a transparent or translucent sheath adapted to receive the linear light source (214), and inserting (218) the linear light source into the extruded sheath to form the border lighting strip (220).

Abstract: A multi-wavelength light source for use in a banknote validator comprises a housing containing a plurality of LEDs and a window for releasing light emitted by the LEDs. Visible wavelengths have a direct path to a diffuser located in the window. Infra-red wavelengths have to be diffusively reflected by the interior of the housing before they reach the diffuser, and thereby suffer greater attenuation that the visible wavelengths. The diffuser acts as a substantially point-like light source.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for providing substantially uniform illumination. The apparatus includes an elongate reflector housing with an inner surface having a substantially constant profile in cross section which is generally concave, an optical center being defined at a geometric focus of the profile of the inner surface. In a preferred embodiment, substantially uniform illumination is achieved by providing an elongate light source positioned within the elongate reflector housing such that a geometric center of the light source is situated preferably spaced outwardly from the optical center of the housing, away from the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A decorative light supporting assembly includes a bonding element having multiple V-like bodies interlinked with one another, multiple support branches each having a frame with multiple protrusions integrally formed with the frame and an arrow-shaped connector integrally formed on a bottom of the frame and being inclined relative to the frame such that insertion of the arrow-shaped connectors from the support branches into corresponding V-like bodies is able to secure engagement between the bonding element and the support branches.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image forming apparatus in which electric discharge by a peeled metal back film is prevented. In the image forming apparatus provided with a rear plate having an electron emitting device, and a face plate having a conductive film and a fluorescent layer having fluorescent particles, the conductive film is disposed on the fluorescent layer. When an average thickness of the fluorescent layer is set to d, an average particle diameter of the fluorescent particles is rp, and the thickness of the fluorescent film is D, D?rp?d?D+rp is satisfied.

Abstract: An LED inspection lamp has plurality of LED sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation at different peak wavelengths for causing visible fluorescence in different leak detection dyes. A lens is associated with each LED. Radiation passing through lenses is superimposed in target area at target distance. Another LED inspection lamp has plurality of LEDs emitting electromagnetic radiation at a peak wavelength. A lens adaptor has lens housing for attachment to LED inspection lamp with a single LED for causing visible fluorescence, and a lens. Substantially all of the radiation from the LED passes through the lens and is focused in a target area at a target distance from the lenses. LED spot lights have a similar configuration.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a dual-function lamp device for a motor vehicle, comprising in particular a light source emitting light signals towards an output surface of the lamp in order to produce a light beam, and a filtering means which can move between a passive position and an active position in which it allows passage of only some of the light signals corresponding to non-visible wavelengths, the filtering means being used in association with an intermediate lens for modifying the dispersion of the light beam. The driver thus has a direct illumination and an indirect illumination for obtaining, from a single lamp, two different fields of vision.

Abstract: An illuminable container for providing illumination has a body with a base. The body is able to retain liquid therein. A recess extends through the base and a retention channel aligned with recess in the base and extends upward into the body. The retention channel is able to receive a light source, which upon activation, illuminates the container.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp having a projector-type lamp unit that enhances a luminous intensity of a hot zone at the time of high beam irradiation is described. A first additional reflector is provided obliquely left-upward of an optical axis Ax, and a second additional reflector is provided obliquely right-downward of the optical axis Ax, between a reflector and a projection lens. An additional light distribution pattern is formed in a center area of a high beam distribution pattern by reflecting direct light, which has entered the first additional reflector from a light source, obliquely right-downward and then forward by the second additional reflector, at the time of high beam irradiation. A reflective surface of the first additional reflector is formed like an ellipsoid spherical surface having the second focus on the right side with respect to the optical axis A (the second reflector side).

Abstract: A vehicle light assembly includes a reflector having a plurality of depressions, each depression having interruptions on a reflective surface thereof to maximize reflection. One or more light emitting diodes are disposed within each depression so as to be generally surrounded by the depression. A lens is disposed over the reflector for allowing light to pass therethrough. The lens may include a plurality of domes, each dome disposable over a light emitting diode or cluster of light emitting diodes. Preferably, each dome includes a central dimple lens and spaced apart ridges encircling the central dimple lens which serve to direct light in a selected manner.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a pivot stud with an axis of rotation in the horizontal plane for use within a visual optical aim light assembly. The axis of rotation of the pivot stud defines an axis of rotation about which the light assembly may be rotated so as to properly aim the visual optical aim light assembly. The pivot stub does not allow rotation about planes other than the horizontal plane. According to one embodiment, the pivot stud comprises a ball and socket of a generally ellipsoid shape.

Abstract: A belly door for a gaming machine includes a frame for receiving a sheet of artwork and a light reflective chamber having an open face which is located behind the frame when in a closed position. Clamping means are provided for clamping the artwork between the frame and the chamber. A recess extends along one edge of the chamber including sockets for receiving a fluorescent light tube when the chamber is in the closed position. A diffuser panel is disposed in the chamber behind the artwork located so as to be edge lit by the fluorescent light tube. The reverse face of the panel, which in use, faces the rear wall of the chamber defines a series of white opaque dots which in use, diffuse and direct the light in a forward direction perpendicular to the plane of the panel. The size of the dots in the panel increases with the distance of the dots from the fluorescent light tube. This arrangement ensures that the light panel produces a very evenly balanced lighting of the artwork.

Abstract: A light irradiating unit comprises an LED 5 and a housing 2 into which the LED 5 is incorporated and that has a heat dissipating portion wherein the housing 2 has a first housing element 21 and a second housing element 22 each of which is joined serially along a predetermined axial line, and further comprises a pressing arrangement 3 that fixes the LED 5 with pressure between a first pressing face 3b arranged at the first housing element 21 side and a second pressing face 3a arranged at the second housing element 22 side accompanied by joining the first and the second housing elements 21, 22 and a positioning arrangement 4 that positions the LED 5 so as to align an optical axis of the LED 5 with the predetermined axial line accompanied by joining the first and the second housing elements 21, 22.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) including a combination of features that enable the LED to produce a high-brightness predetermined radiation pattern. The combination of features enable the LED to function cooler and more reliably at a higher drive currents and elevated ambient temperatures, and therefore emit light of increased brightness, without overheating, and to have a particular radiation pattern. In particular, a surface mount that is capable of operating at high drive currents and high ambient temperatures is disclosed. The LED comprises a surface mount package having a metal lead frame having mass sufficient to provide low thermal resistance, at least one anode contact pad and at least one cathode contact pad. The LED also includes a reflector positioned within the package, a semiconductor die and an optional focusing dome.

Abstract: The present invention is a active-driving organic EL light emission device comprising an organic EL element comprising an organic luminous medium between an upper electrode and a lower electrode, and a thin film transistor for driving this organic EL element, wherein light emitted from the organic EL element is taken out from the side of the upper electrode, and the upper electrode comprises a main electrode formed of transparent conductive material, and an auxiliary electrode formed of a low-resistance material. According to the active-driving organic EL light emission device of this structure, the numerical aperture can be made large. Additionally, the sheet resistivity of the upper electrode can be made low even if luminescence is taken out from the side of the upper electrode. Thus, it is possible to provide an active-driving organic EL light emission device making it possible to display images having a high brightness and a homogenous brightness; and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for lighting include a lighting fixture having a first electrical system including a first set of electrical components operable by a first power source located remotely from the lighting fixture. A first light-emitting device is mountable to the housing and energizable through the first electrical system during periods of predetermined levels of light. A second electrical system including a second set of electrical components is operable by a second power source located locally with respect to the lighting fixture. A second light-emitting device is mountable to the housing and automatically energized through the second electrical system during predetermined levels of power from the alternating current power source. And, the first set of electrical components are distinct from and independent of the second set of electrical components. Methods of lighting and reducing energy costs through incorporating the lighting device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A backlight assembly and an LCD apparatus capable of reducing power consumption and increasing brightness of a light. The backlight assembly includes a light guide plate for receiving an external light and an artificial light, a first receiving container for receiving the light guide plate and supplying the artificial light to the light guide plate, and a second receiving container for supplying the external light to the light guide plate, the second receiving container comprising an light side wall inclined to the light guide plate. The LCD panel assembly displays images using the external light and artificial light from the light guide plate.