Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, for example, hand held video games utilizes a light source direct away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen its in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed light fixtures into various structures is provided. The fire assembly includes a recessed light fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the recessed light fixture in such a manner that the resulting fire assembly has an integral structure. In some instances, a support structure can be utilized to attach the housing to the recessed light fixture. Furthermore, the housing can be a cube-shaped box have a variety of generally fire-resistant walls. These walls can be made from materials such as sheet rock or aluminum.

Abstract: A sideless collapsible frame lampshade wherein two upper and lower circular frames are utilized as the top and bottom structural elements on which a pliant material is installed and held taut by means of a middle frame that allows for convenient assembly and disassembly, while reinforcing the separation of the upper and lower circular frames to thereby form a collapsible lampshade structure that does not require lateral frame members.

Abstract: The outdoor lighting comprises a stem, a socket disposed in the top of the stem for retaining a halogen lamp, a socket housing, a diffuser lens and a reflector top. The socket housing has a lower cylindrical portion having a first inner diameter for fitting over the outer diameter of the upper part of the stem, a second cylindrical portion having a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter adapted to closely fit over the outer diameter of the cylindrical diffuser lens. The lower cylindrical portion of the socket housing has a slot extending upward from its bottom edge with a width greater than a diameter of a locking screw that is screwed into a bore in the side of the stem.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, or example, hand held video games utilizes a light source directed away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen results in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for illuminating articles, such as parcels, moving beneath a camera on a conveyor belt. Multiple light sources are positioned alongside the conveyor to direct light angled downwardly and from the side of the conveyor. Each light source has an elongated lamp angled with respect to the surface of the article and a light directing device, preferably a Fresnel lens, positioned to receive light from the lamp and to direct the light toward the surface at an angle equal to or greater than forty degrees from an optical axis of the camera.

Abstract: A luminaire for distributing light from a light source (7). The luminaire includes one or more reflectors (2, 3), placed symmetrically about the lamp (7) to reflect the light output from the lamp (7). One or more light spreading devices (4, 5) are provided around the reflectors (2, 3) to receive the light reflected by the reflectors (2, 3). Such a luminaire provides for uniform distribution of light while minimizing glare from the light fitting.

Abstract: The invention provides a new solid state lamp emitting a light useful for room illumination and other applications. It comprises a solid state Light Source which transmits light through a Separator to a Disperser that disperses the light in a desired pattern and/or changes its color. In one embodiment, the Light Source is a blue emitting LED operating with current high enough for room illumination, the Separator is a light pipe or fiber optic device, and the Disperser disperses the light radially and converts some of the blue light to yellow to produce a white light mixture. The Separator spaces the Light Source a sufficient distance from the Disperser such that heat from the Light Source will not transfer to the Disperser when the Light Source is carrying elevated currents necessary for room illumination.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surface-mount type light emitting diode wherein a reflection frame is placed around a light emitting diode element mounted on an upper surface of a glass epoxy substrate, a first resin encapsulator mixed with a wavelength-converting material is charged into the reflection frame to seal the light emitting diode element, a second resin encapsulator and a third resin encapsulator used as a surface layer are stacked on an upper portion of the glass epoxy substrate including the reflection frame in layer form to seal the entirety of the first resin encapsulator, and an ultraviolet absorbent is mixed into at least a third resin encapsulator. A wavelength-converting material such as a luminescent material or the like becomes hard to be affected by externally-incoming ultraviolet radiation or the like, whereby the aging of the wavelength-converting material can be controlled.

Abstract: A sheet-like light source device of side-light type comprising a light-conducting plate, at least one rod-like light source disposed proximate to a light-incident surface, a tubular reflecting member covering portions other than a surface facing the light-conducting plate of the rod-like light source, and a planar reflecting member disposed proximate to a position facing a rear surface of the light-conducting plate. An end portion of the planar reflecting member is projecting out from an end portion of the light-conducting plate within the tubular reflecting member, and the projecting end portion of the planar reflecting member is bent in a parting direction from the rod-like light source. It is possible to prevent degradations in display qualities owing to anomalous emission without degrading the brightness thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is disclosed which includes a reflector 3 that is divided into two or more areas by predetermined lines as viewed from the front of the vehicle lamp. The two or more areas are separated by a difference of over 5 millimeter. In addition, the reflector can include a plurality of parabolic pillar shaped surfaces that gather at a central portion and can include a free-curved surface. The vehicle lamp provides an innovative appearance that can be varied to provide a plurality of possible aesthetic designs.

Abstract: A laser projection device with multiple functions comprises a casing, a locating leg and two support legs associated with the lower end of the casing respectively, a transverse bar provided in the casing, a heavy weight pivotally engaging with the transverse bar, and a vertical laser line indicating module and a horizontal laser point indicating module fitting with the heavy weight respectively. The vertical laser line indicating module emits a vertical indicating line and the horizontal laser point indicating module emits indicating points. The vertical indicating line and the horizontal indicating line are orthogonal to each other, and the tip of the locating leg is right on a vertical plane of light and right under the horizontal indicating line.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with a feeder device for simplifying the labor of disposing feeder cords while improving accuracy. The vehicle lamp has a movable reflector tiltably supported by a lamp body via an aiming mechanism. A back cover is detachably fitted in an opening formed in the rear of the lamp body. The back cover includes a terminal for conducting the terminal of a feeder cord connected to a light source provided in the lamp body, and the terminal of a power supply cord connected to a power supply for supplying power to the light source.

Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed which combines one or more electroluminescent light sources with a light emitting bulb. The unit may function as a night light, and partake of various different configurations, including a table lamp or desk set.

Abstract: The invention is a temporary or emergency lighting system constituted by a bearing structure (2) made of flexible plastic material and having one or more light sources (4) at its top and a support base (1) at its bottom. The structure, which is kept constantly inflated by means of a fan (6), is constituted by one or more superimposed cylinders or cones that are internally divided in sections (2, 1) in order to ensure the progressive and vertical inflation of the structure. The structure can be folded in order to reduce the dimensions of the system as much as possible when it is closed and to make it possible to carry it on the shoulders. The light source is fixed or provided with a rotary mirror (8), in such a way as to direct or rotate the light beam. Some cords or tensioning elements (3) are provided on the structure to limit the height of the bearing structure. The power supply to fans, various functions and/or light source can be guaranteed through a current generator, the power mains or batteries.

Abstract: An illuminating nut driver system comprises a hollow torque handle, the proximal end being hollow and having threads on its interior, and the distal end having an opening with a key way therein. A cylindrical nut driver at a first end and a key member at a second end are both integral with a hollow nut driver shaft. The key member is configured for coupling with the key way of the handle for being locked against rotation. A detachable lamp/laser module is removably positionable within the handle from the proximal end with threads on the proximal end coupleable with the handle. A lamp chamber is positioned within the module facing the distal end of the handle. A lamp is detachable mounted within the lamp chamber. A laser generator is positioned adjacent to the lamp at the distal end of the module. The laser generator is mounted so that its radiation is pointed out the hollow driver shaft so it can be used as a pointer. A generally cylindrical end cap has a switch contained therein.

Abstract: A meter for a vehicle has a dial, a light transmitting ring member surrounding the dial, a lamp disposed at a rear side of the dial/ring member and an orange-colored layer disposed between the dial/ring member and the lamp. A surface of the ring member is covered by a silver paint layer except a front surface thereof. When the lamp is lit, light emitted from the lamp enters the orange layer, and the orange layer emits orange-colored light. The orange light enters the ring member and is emitted from the front face thereof, whereby the front face is illuminated by orange light and appears orange color. When the lamp is turned off, the silver paint layer becomes visible through the front face, whereby the front face appears silver color. Therefore, the meter looks novel and original due to the ring member.

Abstract: A method and system for condensing and collecting electromagnetic radiation comprised generally of a radiation source, a reflector and a target is disclosed. The reflector has a reflecting surface for reflecting the radiation from the source which is in the shape of a cut out portion of an ellipsoid. The reflector surface has a substantially ellipsoidal curvature which is concave relative to both the target and the source, and which has a major axis, a minor axis, and a first and second focal points. The system of the present invention redirects radiation emitted from the source, located near the first focal point of the ellipsoid, to produce a magnified image of the source at the target, located near the second focal point of the ellipsoid. To acheive this spot size magnification, the ellipsoidal reflector surface comprises a portion of an ellipsoid which lies between the major and minor axes of the ellipsoid.

Abstract: An electronically controlled, programmable searchlight (1), particularly useful for mounting on helicopters. The searchlight (1) uses a digital electronic control circuit (30) in conjunction with rotary potentiometers (32), (34) to control movement of the searchlight (1). Adjustable trimpots (22) are employed to provide the searchlight (1) with preset positions, each preset position having an easily alterable operating envelope. The searchlight (1) may have light sources (50, 52) of varying type, which may also be controlled by the electronic control circuit (30).

Abstract: A method and system for condensing and collecting electromagnetic radiation onto a target surface comprised generally of a radiation source, a primary reflector and a retro-reflector having a shape complementary to the shape of the primary reflector is disclosed. The primary reflector has a reflecting surface for reflecting the radiation from the source which is substantially concave in shape. The radiation source emits substantially uniform radiation flux in substantially all directions which is collected by the primary reflector and redirected toward the target surface. The retro-reflector, having a complementary shape which depends upon the shape of the primary reflector, is positioned so as to intercept a portion of the radiation redirected toward the target surface. The retro-reflector reflects the intercepted portion of the radiation back toward said primary reflector along the same path such that the redirected radiation is channeled back through the source.