Abstract: A lighting system for use in areas of low-level lighting, such as a planetarium, theater, museum, or auditorium, which improves visibility of objects without detracting from the overall desired low-level lighting. The lighting system provides a safe and low cost way to illuminate certain areas of a darkened room while maintaining an overall dimly lit environment.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube includes a phosphor screen, an electron gun having a plurality of electrodes and a deflection device. Magnetic pieces attached to one of the electrodes and disposed in a magnetic deflection field generated by the deflection device are configured such that a magnetic field distribution having a region of a uniform magnetic field with an axial boundary thereof varying with a distance thereof from a tube axis is established to correct deflection defocusing.

Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with the present invention includes a chamber, end cap, head assembly and lamp holder assembly. The end cap includes a bowed tripod portion to facilitate standing the flashlight on a flat surface. The head assembly includes a reflector and a lens. In one embodiment of the invention, the head assembly includes an elliptical reflector. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight having a elliptical reflector is matched with a negative or planar lens. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the head assembly includes an hyperbolic reflector. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight having a hyperbolic reflector is matched with a positive or planar lens. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the flashlight includes electrode connections which prevent the conduction of electrical energy from batteries which are improperly aligned within the flashlight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lighting device to illuminate the running board of a vehicle. One embodiment of the lighting device includes an electroluminescent element from which light emanates, an optical element for focusing the light, and a transparent tube surrounding the electroluminescent element and the optical element. In another embodiment of the lighting device, the transparent tube itself is provided with optical power for creating the desired light pattern.

Abstract: A modular ornamental luminaire assembly including a luminaire electrical chamber, an ornate cover, and an electrical assembly which is easily affixable or removable from the ornate cover. The luminaire electrical chamber houses an electrical terminal block and an electrical disconnect. The luminaire electrical chamber further includes at least one hollow support arm for supporting the luminaire's optical unit in spatial relation to the electrical components. The hollow support arm maintains and protects the electrical connection between the optical unit and electrical assembly. The electrical assembly is easily affixable to the underside of the cover and easily removable with the cover from the luminaire electrical chamber when the cover is removed from the chamber. The electrical assembly is removed by disconnecting the electrical assembly from the electrical disconnect.

Abstract: A lighting fixture having three lights residing in three sockets is disclosed. The light sockets are mounted by brackets to a cover plate. The cover plate is secured to a bowl by means of an interconnecting support in combination with an upper threaded stud and a threaded cap. The interconnecting support is secured at one end thereof to the bowl by means of a lower threaded stud and a nut. A flange socket is secured to the bowl by screws. Wiring means are employed to electrically connect the socket and the light bulbs for illuminating them.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system is used with a string of lights, usually of the “mini-light” type. A string of lights is mounted in an extruded plastic channel, with the light sockets engaged in respective apertures spaced along one side of the channel. A cap snap fits over the open side of the channel to form a complete box section housing all the wiring and inner ends of the light sockets. The resulting unit is mounted on a window using an appropriate fastener, preferably hook and loop fastener, along the channel base and the window pane.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent body is formed by a transparent electrode formed on the front surface of an organic luminescent layer, which emits light when a voltage is applied thereto, and a metal electrode formed on the back surface of the organic luminescent layer. An organic electroluminescent device including the organic electroluminescent body is structured to include a transparent electrode formed on the back surface of a transparent substrate, and a diffusing plate having light diffusion characteristics formed on the front surface of the transparent substrate. Since the diffusing plate is formed on the front surface of the transparent substrate, part of an external incident light is reflected diffusedly by the front side of or within the diffusing plate, and the rest of the light travels through the diffusing plate when the organic electroluminescent body does not emit the light (when light is not emitted).

Abstract: A unitary metal candle holder including a base and a plurality of panels integrally hinged to the base by a plurality of straps. The panels, which are shaped to simulate thematic scenes, may be folded by hand and remain upright without additional reinforcement. A retail consumer may purchase the candle holder in its flat, unfolded state, and mail it in a flat envelope to, for example, a gift recipient who, as the end user, folds the panels and uses the product.

Abstract: A lighting system for a personal watercraft including a front light portion secured to a peripheral frame portion at a front portion of a personal watercraft. The front light portion is comprised of an elongated rod having a lower end extending through an aperture in the peripheral frame portion. An upper end of the elongated rod has a bulb disposed thereon. The front light portion is in communication with a battery of the personal watercraft. A rear light portion is secured to the peripheral frame portion at a rear portion of the personal watercraft. The rear light portion is comprised of an elongated rod having a lower end extending through an aperture in the peripheral frame portion. An upper end of the elongated rod has a bulb disposed thereon. The rear light portion is in communication with a battery of the personal watercraft.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units each having an element capable of illumination and an associated switch unit which can respond to a radio frequency signal to connect the element to or disconnect the element from a source of electrical energy. A one or more remote control switch units are operable to transmit control signals to control operation of the lighting units, each remote control switch unit being arranged to transmit radio frequency signals which include an identification portion for identifying those lighting units which are to respond to the transmitted signals.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp comprising a discharge bulb provided with an arc tube having a discharge light-emitting portion extending in a fore-to-aft direction, an outer tube tubularly surrounding the arc tube, and a glare protection film formed on an outer peripheral surface of the outer tube over a predetermined angular range such that upper edges of the glare protection film are located on left and right sides of the outer peripheral face, and a reflector that securely supports the discharge bulb and reflects light from the discharge light-emitting portion of the discharge bulb forward, characterized in that the discharge bulb is securely supported by the reflector so that the upper edges of the glare protection film are located substantially at an equal height, that is, the upper edges are disposed in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a sewing machine having a lamp holder, which retains at least one lamp, is arranged on the underside of the head of a sewing machine, and within the range of the needle bar and the presser foot bar. The lamp is constructed to loop around the needle bar and the presser foot bar over an angular range of more than 180°. The type of lamp used is, preferably, a cold-light-cathode florescent lamp, which radiates little, if any, heat, while emitting a pleasant light.

Abstract: A signal light including a housing is recessed into a traffic surface and projects minimally upwardly from the surface and wherein a light processing assembly is provided to receive light from a light source, intensify the light and direct the light toward a light outlet in a generally linear manner, the arrangement for processing light being mounted to the housing. For this purpose, the light source is designed in such a way that it sends an essentially linearly directed light beam onto the light processing assembly. The light is collected in the light processing assembly in such a way that, when it exits, it is still linearly extending in at least one direction but it has a higher intensity. For this purpose, the light processing assembly includes a cylindrical-convex lens entry surface and a cylindrical concave mirror surface for receiving and directing light.

Abstract: A third hand for a flashlight. A flashlight holder adapted for receiving the flashlight that includes provision for stabilizing the flashlight loosely on a support surface or temporarily and releasably attaching the flashlight to a support surface or object. The flashlight holder is pivotally connected to an elongate joint arm at one end thereof, and a mounting mechanism is pivotally connected to the joint arm at the other end thereof. The mounting mechanism includes a variety of attachment devices, and the flashlight holder includes a plurality of stabilizing devices.

Abstract: A demonstration display for light controls supports a number of lamps mounted behind translucent light transmitting panels each with a lighting control coupled thereto whereby the amount of light produced by the associated lamp is controlled by the setting of the controls. By operating the control, the user can vary the amount of light produced and appreciate the manner in which the control operates. The user can, by comparing various controls, select the one which meets his needs for installation.

Abstract: An optical illumination system is comprised of: (a) a light source means having a reflective emitting surface and an intrinsic luminance (brightness), (b) a light transmitting means; (c) a light reflecting means to reflect and recycle a portion of the light emitted by the light source means back to the light source means; and (d) a light extracting means to extract a portion of the light from the light transmitting means and direct the light to the output of the illumination system. The resulting illumination system achieves an enhanced output luminance. Under certain conditions, it is possible to achieve an output luminance that is greater than the intrinsic luminance of the bare light source.

Abstract: Electroluminescent retroreflective article comprising: (a) a retroreflective member comprising (1) a cube corner member having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface having a plurality of cube corner elements protruding therefrom and (2) a seal film bonded to the back surface having a first surface oriented toward the cube corner elements and a second surface oriented away from the cube corner elements; and (b) an electroluminescent element bonded to the second surface of the seal film such that the electroluminescent element emits light incident to the seal film.

Abstract: A multi-functional side rear view mirror for a vehicle for preventing blind spots for viewers. The multi-functional side rear view mirror includes a housing for mounting to the vehicle, a pair of mirrors disposed in the housing for viewing behind the vehicle, a pair of side marker lights disposed on the housing for continuously illuminating while the external light system of the vehicle is activated for preventing blind spots for the viewers, a turn signal light disposed on the housing for flashing while the turn signal system of the vehicle is activated for preventing blind spots for the viewers, and a brake light disposed on the housing for continuously illuminating while the brake light system of the vehicle is activated for preventing blind spots for the viewers.

Abstract: A flashlight or nightstick/baton assembly in which the end cap of the assembly has been removed and replaced with a punch assembly having a threaded base replacing the end cap and a head cap secured to the base and slidably moveable with respect to the base, the head cap enclosing a biasing means and a punch means, the punch means being receptive and reactive to the slidable movement of the head cap in relationship to the base for engagement with tempered glass and automatically resetting after such engagement.