Abstract: A variable beam flashlight has a housing with an exterior control knob that is movable by thumb. A light assembly in the housing includes a casing having a cylindrical guide housing within a bore, the inner surface defining the bore having a helical grove. Within the guide housing is cylindrical bulb extension member in which the bulb is fitted to one end. The bulb extension member has a groove member that extends through a slot in the guide housing and into the helical groove, such that when the control knob is rotated by the thumb, the guide housing is rotated. The rotating guide housing slot displaces the groove member causing the groove member to follow the helical groove. As it follows the groove the bulb extension member is moved longitudinally within the guide housing, causing the bulb to be positioned at variable distances from the front lens.

Abstract: A plurality of minute lenticular elements made of a light-transmissible material and each having a substantially plano-convex cross section are formed on a major surface of a light conductive plate opposite to another major surface provided with a light reflection pattern, and are arranged radially with respect to a spot-like light source with their respective longitudinal directions oriented perpendicular to grooves of the light reflection pattern. Light rays guided in the lenticular element from its bottom surfaces are spread in a circumferential direction of its outer curved surfaces. A view field angle can be increased by the lenticular element in a direction tangential to the grooves improving view field angle distribution.

Abstract: A detachable lamp assembly device is disclosed. A limiting reed is locked to the receiving groove. A buckling elastic piece is locked to the limit groove. Two sides of the limiting reed are installed with buckles; and the buckles slightly protrude from an edge of the receiving groove. An edge of each buckle of the reed is installed with a bank of stepped surface. Thus, after the lamp rod is inserted into the lamp seat, the lamp rod is prevented from being out of the lamp seat. Thereby, a user can assemble the lamp rod by inserting it into the lamp seat easily. Moreover, the lamp is detachable for storage and transfer with a smaller volume.

Abstract: A USB-chargeable emergency light structure has a light base, a charging/outputting circuit unit, a connector and a charging socket. The light base defines an accommodating space therein for receiving the charging/outputting circuit unit that has a plurality of light sources. The connector partially protrudes from the base and is electrically connected to the charging/outputting circuit unit. The connector is a USB connector. The charging socket is mounted on the light base and electrically connected to the charging/outputting circuit unit. The lighting structure thereby constructed can be used as an emergency light, a night light, a flashlight or a charging device.

Abstract: An easy detachable lamp assembly device comprises a lamp seat and a lamp rod. The wire winding box has a cover which is locked to the wire winding box through a screw rod, a spring and a washer; an inner surface of the cover is protruded with a plurality of blocks. A top of the lamp seat has an embedding hole for being embedded by a block of the cover. An end portion at a front end of the lamp rod is inserted into the inserting seat. A top of the lamp rod has a cut-in portion for buckling the block entering into the embedding hole. After the lamp rod is inserted into the lamp seat, the end portion of the lamp rod is inserted into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is electrically conductive to the lamp rod. Thereby, the lamp is detachable for storage and transfer.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating side surfaces of objects or equipment including, for example, vehicles including boats, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight is contained within a housing having a pen tip extending from the housing and an ink or dye reservoir in fluid communication with the pen tip. The ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight within the housing emits light capable of inducing fluorescence in the ink or dye. A switch assembly completes an electrical circuit between a light emitting diode and a battery to activate the flashlight. A writing system package includes at least two of: a neon or pastel colored writing surface, a security pen having an ink or dye that fluoresces in the visible portion of the light spectrum upon exposure to ultraviolet light, and an ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover/diffuser for a lampshade. The cover/diffuser has a first pattern or theme printed on the first side and a second pattern or theme printed on the second side making the cover/diffuser reversible. The patterns are meant to complement the decor of the room in which the lamp is located or to assist in providing festive atmosphere for a specific holiday. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A combination fastener and separate, manually operable lighting device includes a pair of complimentary fastener members for releasably securing portions of a portable carrying case, such as a lady's handbag, in a closed position when mating surfaces of the complementary members are placed in contact with each other. The lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED), battery and switch, and an optional programmed microprocessor controller, that is removably secured to a first member of the pair of fastener members. The lighting device is deactivated when the mating surfaces are placed proximate to each other and is activated to illuminate an interior of the accessory when the surfaces are separated. The lighting device utilizes a reed switch which responds to a proximate magnetic force and the complimentary member includes a magnet so that the powers to the LED is turned off when the mating surfaces are brought into contact with each other.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is configured such that it comprises at least one light source, a first reflecting surface which reflects light from the light source or sources to change it into parallel light, one intermediate reflecting surface which reflects parallel light from the first reflecting surface toward the second reflecting surface, a second reflecting surface which reflects light reflected by the intermediate reflecting surface forward and one lens provided forwardly of the second reflecting surface and such that the light source is provided outside the lens in relation to the direction of the optical axis.

Abstract: An illuminated clothing or footwear article system utilizing electro-luminescent light strips and/or LED's, which are randomly illuminated according to the movement of the person wearing said article(s). Illumination control is accomplished by means of a DC to AC converter and various type switches. Such switches include a random pressure switch, a random or controlled sequencer, a orbiter random motion switch or combinations of such switches. Such switching allows for random or sequenced illumination of light strips or LED's based on user movement.

Abstract: An ornamental article is disclosed that is spherical in shape and has a plurality of clear cups covering the surface of the sphere with their open end facing outward. The ornamental article has a plurality of lighting strings each with a plurality of lights, with a light from each string extending through the bottom of each of the cups. A control circuit energizes the lights of each of the plurality of lighting strings to produce different lighting patterns for the lights. The light is refracted through the clear material of the cups to enhance the ornamental quality of the ornamental assembly.

Abstract: A flat type fluorescent lamp can include supporters between a first substrate and a light-scattering means. The flat type fluorescent lamp can also include first and second substrates, a light-emitting layer disposed between the first and second substrates, a plurality of supporters selectively arranged on the first substrate, and a light-scattering layer placed above the plurality of supporters, wherein the light-scattering layer is spaced a distance from the first substrate.

Abstract: A worklight assembly that may as a stand-alone unit mountable on a tripod. One embodiment includes a linearly extending support member for the heads and a number of support feet extending outward from the support member for supporting the worklight assembly as a stand-alone unit. A mounting mechanism is captured on the worklight assembly so as to be retained with the assembly when used as a stand-alone unit and is nevertheless ready for attachment to the elevating support structure. The mechanism is disposed to avoid interference with the work surface when the assembly is positioned directly on the work surface. The mounting mechanism enables one-step mounting and demounting of the assembly from a tripod. An electrical power junction is disposed on the worklight assembly for distributing electrical power to the worklight heads in multi-head embodiments.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp which provides a low-beam light distribution pattern having a horizontal cut-off line and an oblique cut-off line and which enhances distant visibility in the traveling line by assuring a sufficient amount of light in a hot zone, even if the height of a reflector is small. The reflecting surface of the reflector is configured to have first reflecting zones which reflect light so as to form a horizontal cut-off line, and second reflecting zones which reflect light so as to form an oblique cut-off line. The second reflecting zones Z2 are provided at two positions on right and left sides of the lamp optical axis Ax which are arranged diagonally with respect to the lamp optical axis Ax. The amount of light in a hot zone HZ is increased by superimposing light distribution patterns produced by the light reflected from each of the second reflecting zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to illumination of an instrument for displaying information. In particular the invention relates to illumination for an instrument suitable for use in a vehicle. Such instruments, located on the dashboard of an automotive vehicle, require illumination to allow the driver to read the information when it is dark. An instrument suitable for use in a vehicle is thus provided, generally comprising a housing, an information bearing surface, a transparent protective cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a first light source coupled to the protective cover. The protective cover acts as a light guide and is arranged to allow light to escape at a selected location into the interior of the instrument to illuminate a portion of the information bearing surface.

Abstract: Optical means including an optical source, selection means and optical guiding means, the optical source includes means for producing a plurality of optical regions of different colours, the optical guiding means include a plurality of elongated optical guides for guiding light coupled to the upstream ends of the optical guides to their downstream ends, the selection means includes means for selectively aligning the upstream ends of the optical guides to one or a plurality of the optical regions.

Abstract: A flat display screen anode, including phosphor elements intended for being excited by an electron bombarding, these elements being deposited on at least one biasing electrode including, at least under the phosphor elements, a resistive layer deposited on a conductive layer for biasing the phosphor element.

Abstract: A lampshade having an assembled state and a collapsed state includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state, and a first fabric covering interconnecting the first and second rings. A third ring is located adjacent the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state. A plurality of supports are connected between the second ring and the third ring. Each support has a first end portion movably connected to the second ring and a second end portion movably connected to the third ring. The supports hold the second and third rings spaced from each other. The supports urge the third ring into engagement with the first ring thereby to hold the first ring spaced apart from the second ring.

Abstract: A light seat for a portable light has a handle, a light fixture and a universal adjustment assembly. The universal adjustment assembly pivotally connects the light fixture to the handle. The universal adjustment assembly has an adjustment sphere, two lateral adjustment devices and a longitudinal adjustment device. The adjustment sphere is pivotally mounted in the housing. The lateral adjustment devices are rotatably mounted in two non-circular recesses in the adjustment sphere and are securely connected to the light fixture. The longitudinal adjustment device is attached to the adjustment sphere and is rotatably mounted in the handle. With such a light seat, the light fixture can be adjusted relative to the handle in any direction, and the use of a portable light with the light seat is versatile.