Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a backlight unit having at least one lamp with an electrode at one end thereof, and at least one temperature controller adjacent to the electrode of the at least one lamp. The at least one temperature controller has a first thermocouple junction device electrically connected to a second thermocouple junction device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design of an apparatus that controllably generates plurality of fountains or fog. The apparatus comprises of a plurality of concave focused transducers that are immersed in a fluid with the focus located at the fluid surface. The apparatus is further comprises of a function generator that generates cyclic signals in the Megahertz range that drives the transducers at one or more of their resonance frequencies. The apparatus comprises of a sound emitting device that include a computer controlled generator, music device or synthesizer that is used to modulate the drive signal to the transducers. The apparatus is further comprised of an amplifier that drives the transducers to produce high-intensity ultrasonic waves. The apparatus comprises of a light source that illuminates the produced fountains or fog. The full embodiment of the invention consists of drive electronics that generate cyclic signals that are modulated by sound of music or other rhythmic signals.

Abstract: A collapsible lamp harp is described.

Abstract: An electronic lighting apparatus with at least one multiple position adjustable lighting pod. Each lighting pod includes at least one variable intensity light source and a proximity sensor for detecting objects interposed between the lighting pod and a work field. Each variable intensity light source is powered by a controllable pulse width modulated power supply or other suitable power supply which can be utilized to vary the intensity of the light source. In response to detection of an object interposed between a particular lighting pod and the work surface, the power to that lighting pod is increased, increasing the illumination of the work field. Alternatively, power to that lighting pod may be decreased and power to alternate lighting pods is increased, thereby minimizing shadows within the work field.

Abstract: A number of red LEDs, green LEDs, and blue LEDs are mounted on one surface of a multilayer flexible substrate having a round plane figure. The LEDs are connected in series according to color. At least three sets of terminals which are each made up of a red feeder terminal, a green feeder terminal, a blue feeder terminal, and a common feeder terminal are provided on the periphery of the flexible substrate. Wiring patterns for connecting LEDs at the high-potential end of the red, green, and blue series-connected LEDs respectively to the red feeder terminals, the green feeder terminals, and the blue feeder terminals are provided to the flexible substrate. Also, a wiring pattern for connecting LEDs at the low-potential end of the red, green, and blue series-connected LEDs all to the common feeder terminals is provided to the flexible substrate.

Abstract: A light projector is provided which includes an elliptical reflector, a first spherical retro-reflector, the first retro-reflector having an first aperture formed therein, the first aperture having a first diameter and a first center-point, a second spherical retro-reflector located between the elliptical reflector and the first retro-reflector, the second retro-reflector having a second aperture formed therein, the second aperture having a second diameter and a second center-point, the second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the first and second center-points lying along a common axis, and a light source, the light source located at a foci of the elliptical reflector, the light source lying along the common axis, the elliptical reflector reflecting light emitted by the light source, the reflected light passing through the first and second apertures, the first and second retro-reflectors being positioned so as to reflect light emitted by the light source back towards the light source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement for a light guide structure for light guide plate so as to resolve the problems of illumination and degree of uniformity of the conventional light guide plate. The light guide plate of the present invention has line-shaped passages which are located in parallel with the direction of light from the light emitting diodes. The depth of the passages becomes deeper gradually from one end to the other, wherein the source of light is located close to the shallow end, thereby the light from the light emitting diodes is transmitted to the remote areas that are located far from the source of light. The present invention increases the total illumination and the degree of uniformity, and the efficiency of the light emitting diode is also increased.

Abstract: A towable power plant is disclosed capable of supplying visible light for use at a worksite and at least on other power source. The power source may generate compressed air, electricity, or may pump water or a hydraulic fluid. The light tower may be coupled to the drawbar of an existing towable power plant.

Abstract: The lighting directions of a plurality of lamps RL and LL are controlled independently or integrally corresponding to a running condition. When a vehicle changes a running direction, the direction of the optical axis of one of the lamps is deflected earlier in the running direction and the direction of the optical axis of the other lamp is maintained in a straight running direction in a running condition in which other cars or obstacles might be present in the straight running direction of the vehicle, and the direction of the optical axis of the other lamp is deflected with a delay upon receipt of a further steering operation. It is possible to carry out an illumination in the running direction and the straight running direction of the vehicle. In particular, the invention is very effective for maintaining the safety running of the vehicle on an intersection road or at time of a lane change.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative table lamp. The table lamp may include a base of the lamp. The base contains in its lower portion power supplying cords and a cylindrical container in an upper portion of the base. The table lamp also includes two or more rod-shaped illuminating devices placed within and preferably extending out from the cylindrical container. The rod-shaped illuminating devices are conductively coupled to the power supplying cords.

Abstract: A display apparatus adapted to be mounted on an audio/video player or the like comprises a housing having a window. A backlight unit having a plate mounted in said housing and made of transparent materials which has a front surface and a back surface, and a plurality of reflecting pieces disposed on the back surface of said plate and being gradually enlarged by distance. A light set has a LED arranged beside the plate of the backlight unit nearby said the reflecting pieces of smaller sizes to emit light to the backlight unit and reflected by the reflecting pieces to the front surface of the plate. A screen is mounted in the housing and disposed in front of the front surface of the backlight unit corresponding in location to the window of the housing, the screen is capable of passing the light reflected by said backlight unit.

Abstract: A spread illuminating apparatus includes a light conductive plate provided with a light entry face at its corner, having a spot-like light source disposed close to or in contact with the light entry face, and having a light reflection pattern formed on its major surface. The light reflection pattern comprises a plurality of arced grooves and is configured such that the grooves have their depths increasing with an increase in the distance from the light source, and that each of the grooves has its depth increasing with an increase in the light emission angle made by a line of a light emission direction with respect to a diagonal line from the light source. Thus, the light reflection pattern is adapted to reflect more light at an area farther from the light source and the diagonal line as well, thereby further improving uniformity in brightness all over the light conductive plate.

Abstract: A thin profile task light includes a housing having a longitudinally extending and downwardly opening window, an elongated lighting element located within the housing and including electrical connectors located at opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of electrical power sockets shaped to receive the opposite ends of the lighting element therein. The task light also includes a reflector located between the lighting element and the housing, a lens covering the window of the housing, and a power supply assembly that includes an electrical switch controlling the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, a ballast regulating the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, and a circuit board, wherein the electrical switch in the ballast mounted on the circuit board. The task light has an overall thickness of within the range of from about 0.5 inches to about 1.0 inches.

Abstract: In a projection apparatus, a light beam emitted by a light source is guided to a modulation element for forming an image. The light beam emerged from the modulation element is projected onto a screen by a projection lens. An image of the light source is formed as a first light source image by a first optical system. The light beam from the modulation element illuminated with light emanating from the first light source image is imaged by a second optical system as a second light source image at a potion in the vicinity of an aperture of a stop of the projection lens. A peripheral portion of the first light source image is intercepted by another stop located at a potion conjugate with the stop of the projection lens.