Abstract: A light fixture having an arcuate convex lens includes a decorative strip extending across the lens convex configuration usually adhered thereto by an adhesive mounted on the strip. Decorative strip end retainers are homogeneously defined at lateral edges of the lens and comprise recesses having an opening adjacent the lens exterior convex surface whereby the decorative strip ends are received within the recess opening and the recesses retain the decorative strip end preventing the ends from pulling away from the lens surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable, hand holdable lantern (flashlight or lamp) which has a reserve power supply. The reserve power supply is in the form of a second identical circuit which after expending the life of the first set of batteries, the second set of batteries can be activated continuing the illumination of the lantern.

Abstract: Improved backlighting of liquid crystal and other flat panel displays is accomplished by lighting the back of the LCD using lamps located at the ends of the LCD. The LCD is mounted over a channelized frame, and a light transmissive window covers each end of the channel, the combination forming a sealed LCD unit. The LCD unit is mounted in a panel which has reflectively-coated recesses on each side of the LCD unit containing incandescent lamps and opening in registry with the windows in the LCD. The windows are constructed of two back-to-back sheets of prism film whose function is to reject light impinging at greater than the critical angle of the film. The light from the lamps is thereby better distributed along the full width of the LCD, which eliminates bright and dark spots on the LCD. The LCD channel is provided with a centrally-located, raised luminaire to further diffuse light from the lamps in the center of the LCD.

Abstract: In an exit sign, a canopy bracket has a pair of resilient spring fingers which are inserted through a central circular opening of a mounting plate mounted to a standard electrical box located in a wall or ceiling. The spring fingers temporarily secure the canopy bracket to the mounting plate thus allowing an electrician to easily align and secure screws to the mounting plate, thereby greatly facilitating installation. The wires from the electrical box are extended through mounting plate and the canopy prior to securing the canopy to the mounting plate. Once secured, the user simply fits a hub portion of the canopy bracket telescopically within an opening with the exit sign housing. Spring capture barb members of the hub engage the housing to fixedly secure the exit sign to the wall or ceiling. Then the user connects the wires extending from the canopy bracket to those in the exit sign.

Abstract: A vessel filled with two liquids of different specific gravities is provided with a centrifugal impeller for creating a vortex from the liquid of lesser specific gravity to simulate a cyclone. Ornaments may be disposed within the vessel for generating additional visual effects during the formation of the vortex.

Abstract: An openable handle generally formed as a spring-closing carbiner is provided for attachment to a manually transportable object and has elongated arms connected to the transportable object in spaced relation to each other. The handle is attached to the transportable object so as not to be separable therefrom and one end of the first arm and one end of the second arm each extend outwardly from the attached transportable object. A portion for making the handle openable is located at a site between the outwardly extending ends of the first arm and the second arm, for passage therethrough of a member from which the transportable object is to be suspended.

Abstract: A flashlight holder clamp assembly having a mounting bracket which contains one or, optionally, two elastomeric substantially spherical gripping members having a centrally disposed cylindrical channel therein for receiving a portion of the barrel of a small flashlight and for receiving a cylindrical support member. The gripping members also define a plurality of uniformly spaced longitudinal slots which communicate along their inner ends with the central channel so as to allow the gripping member to be uniformly constricted by the mounting bracket upon clamping the flashlight holder clamp assembly to a cylindrical member, such as a bicycle handlebar.

Abstract: An integral socket assembly with insert molded metal support structure is molded as a unit and is mounted on a headlamp assembly to enable adjusting the headlamp alignment. The integral socket assembly includes a support bracket which is secured to the headlamp structure, and integrally molded with the support bracket are coupling sockets for receiving the coupling members formed on movable adjusting screws which translate to adjust the orientation of the integral socket assembly and the headlamp structure secured thereto. The support bracket has a metal reinforcing element insert molded therein to reinforce the structural integrity of the bracket and the securement to the headlamp structure. The coupling socket can also include a seal member removably covering an entrance opening to the socket cavity in order to prevent entry of debris into the coupled joint.

Abstract: A navigation light for a boat including a base plate mounted over a hole in the deck, hull or cabin of a boat. The base plate has an opening in which is pivotally mounted a bulb carrying insert with the insert being moveable between a flush position and a projecting position relative to the base plate. A first and second spring means holds the insert in its projecting and flush position respectively.

Abstract: A handbag, valise, make up kit, or briefcase which is illuminated using an electroluminescent lamp 22. If the lamp operates on alternating current, the lamp 22 is powered by an inverter 26 which converts the direct current from the battery 28.

Abstract: A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.

Abstract: A pneumatic lighting apparatus for use with a pneumatically driven tool includes a pneumatic motor driven by compressed air, and an electrical generator that is driven by the mechanical output of the motor for generating an electrical current. A lamp is provided in a circuit with the generator for emitting light adapted to be directed onto an area in which the tool is being used. A conduit is provided which is connected between the outlet of the motor and an inlet of the tool in order to deliver compressed air from the apparatus to the tool. In order to permit control of the lighting apparatus independent of operation of the tool, a control valve is provided for controlling the flow of compressed air through the motor, and an exhaust valve controls the flow of compressed air between the conduit and an exhaust.

Abstract: Described is a light screen with curved outside reflectors and perpendicular cross lamellas with roughly V-shaped cross-section, each of which is inserted into the outside reflectors through corresponding cut-outs, whereby the walls of the cross lamella feature bracket edges on the top which are arranged on the inside of the outer reflectors. In order to attach the cross lamella to an outside reflector by machine in a simple manner, a straight lip on the bottom of the cross lamella is designed as a bracket edge and can be driven into the outside reflector, ana the walls of the cross lamella feature outward breaks which penetrate the cut-out in the outside reflector and when locked rest against the outside of the outside reflector.

Abstract: A lamp assembly (10) for use with equipment such as construction vehicles and heavy trucks that are subjected to prolonged, intense vibrations. The lamp assembly of this invention includes a socket (14) formed by a shell (42). A sealed enclosure, in the form of a lamp housing (12), is releasably secured in the shell. The light source, such as a gas-discharge tube (16) or a set of LEDs (72) is located inside the lamp housing. A transformer primary winding (20), which is attached to a power source (56), is attached to the outside of the shell. A transformer secondary winding (22) connected across the light source is located inside the lamp housing. The secondary winding is located so that the lamp housing is seated in the socket, adjacent the primary winding. When a voltage is applied across the primary winding, an inductive voltage develops across the secondary winding.

Abstract: A telescopic and collapsible desk lamp is disclosed having a lamp shade pivotally connected to a telescopic support supported on a cylindrical stand, wherein the telescopic support is consisted of two telescopic metal tubes pivotally connected to two metal mounting tubes fastened to the cylindrical stand by angle brackets. The lamp shade is turned upside-down and covered over the cylindrical stand at the top as the telescopic metal tubes are respectively received inside the metal mounting tubes. An insulative link is detachably connected between the telescopic metal tubes to prevent short circuit.

Abstract: A headlamp for motor vehicles has a reflector, a discharge lamp located in front of the reflector, a glass envelope surrounding the discharge lamp and being transparent in certain sections to light of specific wavelengths, a lamp carrier which holds the discharge lamp so that the discharge lamp is arranged in a space limited at least by the lamp carrier and the glass envelope. The glass envelope blocks UV light in UV-A, UV-B and UV-C wavelength range.

Abstract: A clamp mechanism secures a lighting fixture to a mounting apparatus. A tenon is inserted into the open end of a mounting pole. A radially expandable element, mounted on the tenon, is adjusted to expand radially outwardly to engage the inner surface of the mounting pole. Radial outward expansion of the expandable element is imparted by a threaded bolt which threadedly engages a base of the expandable element. As the base is drawn towards the end face of the tenon, angled legs of the expandable element are cammed outwardly until distal ends of the legs frictionally engage the inner surface of the mounting pole.

Abstract: An adjustment linkage for vehicle headlamp having housing coupler, adjustment shaft, shaft seal, and threaded coupler for coupling to a pivotable reflector is disclosed. The adjustment linkage is designed to be operated by a Philipshead screwdriver used as a gearing. No permanent gear box is formed in the linkage. A minimal linkage is formed that is accessible from the top of the headlamp module by the length of the screw driver. The adjustment linkage is water sealed to accommodate rotation and pivoting of the linkage.

Abstract: A motion sensor lighting control includes a hemispherical mounting plate having a pair of first circular apertures and a second circular aperture, a pair of lamp holders for receiving lamps therein rotatably mounted on the first circular apertures by a pair of first swivel devices, a sensor housing for receiving an infrared sensor rotatably mounted on the second circular aperture by a second swivel devices. The first swivel devices and the second swivel device are such arranged to let the lamp holders and the sensor housing to be manually rotated in universal orientations, yet limiting the rotation angle to be less than 360 degrees thus preventing the wires therein to be twisted and broken.

Abstract: A projection headlamp lighting system includes a light source to generate light, a light distributing arrangement to distribute the light to a preselected lighting position, and a light projecting arrangement at the lighting position to project the light in the desired pattern. The light distributing arrangement includes at least one elongated optical light conductor having respective input and output ends. The light projecting arrangement includes an optical structure in the configuration of at least one stair step attached to and protruding axially outwardly from a transverse end face on the output end of the light conductor, and a collector lens being spaced from the outer end of the light conductor.