Abstract: A light bulb or lighting element protector apparatus is disclosed which comprises a socket assembly, a cage assembly, wherein the cage assembly further comprises a means for protecting a light bulb, a message area wherein the message area is located on the cage assembly, a word, a message or a logo wherein the word, message or logo is located on or in the message area, and a means for latching the cage assembly to the socket assembly.

Abstract: A joining device for a chandelier ornaments provides a pair of retaining plates, typically cut from flat stock material, having ornaments located therebetween. The ornaments are secured against radial movement relative to the retaining plates by a series of retaining pins that pass through holes in the ornaments and holes in the plates. The plates are compressed so that it least one of the plates is in elastic deformation and the plates are secured to each other in a compressed, elastically deformed, state, by a grommet.

Abstract: A holder is described for maintaining a flashlight or other instrumentality at a desired location. The holder includes an interface unit which is securable to a gripping device, such as vise grip pliers. A connector for the instrumentality also is provided as part of the combination, which connector is attachable to the interface unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ceiling light fixture suitable for conventional fluorescent lamps. The fixture has an elongate shroud with a modified elliptical cross-section having an inverted apical crease and a downwardly facing specular reflective surface. A rigid raceway extends lengthwise within the shroud and is secured to two rigid opposing end panels which support the shroud. The raceway is substantially at the ceiling level, encloses the ballast, and provides an infrastructure for the fixture.

Abstract: A light stake for positioning a series of decorative bulbs in sockets along a wire connecting the sockets at predetermined positions above the ground. The light stake has a base having an elongated post extending perpendicularly therefrom and a locking mechanism on the base movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking mechanism or mechanisms cooperate with the base fixedly to position the wire connecting a series of decorative bulb sockets with respect to the base when the locking mechanism is in the locked position thereof and the wire is trapped against the base by the locking mechanism. The invention does not rely on a friction fit between the light socket and the base to keep the sockets properly oriented.

Abstract: An adjustable drop light apparatus includes a lamp assembly connected to and supported by a handle assembly. A protective housing assembly is supported by the handle assembly and protects the light bulb of the lamp assembly. An orientation adjustment assembly is attached to the protective housing assembly, and a suspension assembly is adjustably connected to the orientation adjustment assembly. The suspension assembly includes a magnet retainer which retains a magnet. The suspension assembly also includes a hook assembly connected to the magnet. The magnet includes a retention well. The hook assembly includes a pivot bracket connected to the magnet within the retention well, and the hook assembly includes a selectably pivotable hook which is pivotally connected to the pivot bracket. The retention well has a well depth; the selectably pivotable hook has a hook thickness; and the well depth is greater than the hook thickness enabling the pivotable hook to be stored within the retention well.

Abstract: An illumination device for enhancing the structural and aesthetic appearance of associated articles or substrates and to provide operative coaction with conductive current paths made from conductive paints, inks and the like compositions on such articles and substrates is disclosed. The illumination device comprises an LED having leads, the LED and at least one portion of the leads are encapsulated within a substantially nonconductive relatively transparent or translucent housing. At least a second portion of the leads of the LED extend outside of the housing and are arranged substantially flush along an exterior surface of the housing so that when the housing is connected by suitable connectors to the associated article or substrate, electrical communication with an external power source can be established for operating and actuating the LED.

Abstract: The present invention pertains, generally, to the lighting of darkened areas. More particularly, it pertains to a light removably affixed to a cap worn on the head which permits the wearer to see and perform functions in the dark with both hands free. More particularly, it is a fluorescent light on a cap which light is detachable for placement to another site.

Abstract: A sun visor lamp provides courtesy illumination when the sun visor is in its stowed position.

Abstract: An illumination device for a household remote control comprising a resiliently flexible C-shaped support having a first end that engages the top surface of the remote control and a second end that engages the bottom surface of the remote control. A light source is supported within the C-shaped support for lighting the top surface of the remote control and is powered by a solar power cell. If the solar power cell fails, a battery provides back-up power to the light source. The C-shaped support also preferably has a window therethrough for allowing the remote signal of the remote control to pass through the window and operate the television or VCR.

Abstract: A portable reading light device worn about the head of a user. The light of the device projects a beam for reading a book or magazine or the like and may be adjustable. The light device may be powered by either a DC battery pack or AC. The light diffuses a beam substantially uniformly over a quadrilateral area so that a book or magazine or the like may be read with comfort.

Abstract: A set of automotive wheel lights (70) for illuminating the wheels (75f/75r) of an automobile (85) in operation at night comprises a plurality of lights, one for each wheel (75f/75r), each mounted on the frame (86) of the automobile (85) near a respective wheel (75f/75r). Each light includes a light bulb (45) in a socket (30), held fixed at its lighting position at the lighting end (27) of a rigid arm (20) bent towards the wheel (75f/75r) of the automobile (85) and mounted onto and extending from the automobile (85); the light bulb (45) is encased in a protective light bulb cover and lens in one (35) which directs illumination onto the entire outside surface of the wheel (75f/75r). The light bulb (45) in the socket (30) is electrically connected to the power source (95) of the automobile (85) sharing a single switching control (96) with the parking lights and headlights (80) of the automobile (85).

Abstract: A device for protecting leading surfaces of a lens of an emergency vehicle warning light. The device has a replaceable, transparent shield adapted to be conformed to the profile of the leading surface. The shield is attached to the lens by upper and lower grooves formed in the lens. Notches are provided to assist with removal of the shield for replacement. Channels are provided to drain moisture from the lower groove. A first lens modified protector provides tracks, secured to the lens, for securing and conforming the shield to the lens. A second modified protector provides a thin, removable film for attachment to the lens by a pressure sensitive adhesive. A third modified protector provides a heating element attached to the shield for thawing, and for operably defrosting and preventing accumulation of frozen water products from and on the shield.

Abstract: The front opening of a lamp space with a bulb disposed therein is covered with a lens. The lens is segmented into five sectional areas. Cylindrical steps of which the axes are vertically oriented are formed on the rear side of these sectional areas. These cylindrical steps are arrayed in a zig-zag fashion such that the cylindrical steps in adjacent sectional areas are shifted from each other approximately half the width of a single cylindrical step.

Abstract: A motorized electrical apparatus for movement of an electrical fixture with uninterrupted electricity provided to the fixture. The apparatus includes a powered winch assembly for vertical movement of the fixture between a first, in-use position and a second, service position. The winch assembly has a moveable winch cable having a first end, which is anchored to the winch, and a second end, which engages the fixture. A retractable cable reel assembly having an electric cable for providing electricity to the fixture is also provided. The electric cable has a first end, which is electrically connected to an electric power supply, and a second end, which is electrically connected to the fixture. The apparatus also includes a pulley support assembly for mounting a pulley in a position above the fixture to guide the winch cable and the electric cable as the fixture is moved between the first and second positions so that the fixture remains generally centered below its mounting position.

Abstract: An arrangement for two side-by-side elongated lamps in a lighting fixture in which lampholders are alternately mounted on opposite sideplates or brackets of the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture has an inside dimension that is longer than the length of each lamp/lampholder combination by a length sufficient to prevent the distal end of each lamp from overlapping the exposed plug portion and the lampholder of any of the adjacent lamps. The lamps are tightly gathered, and are close enough together to simulate a hairline light source having an optical centerline coincident with the optical centerline of the fixture.

Abstract: A miniature light string display container for selectively displaying a plurality of light bulbs of a miniature light string in a desired arrangement, including a container with a front display panel having an array of regularly spaced mounting openings therethrough, which openings are sized for securely receiving light bulbs of a light string at least partially therethrough in a desired arrangement or pattern which is selectable on the array of mounting openings. The display container also includes a reversibly openable entry panel with a closed position and an open position, in which open position a rear surface of the display panel may be accessed. Electrical connection wire is extendable through the display container, when closed, for connecting the string of lights to an electrical power source, so that the pattern of inserted light bulbs is illuminated.

Abstract: A casing and a closure plate of transparent, preferably, red color, and comprising one or several light filters provided between the light source and the closure plate, on the one hand, an intensive color impression of the closure plate is attained while the light source is turned off and, on the other hand, the light losses are reduced in that the closure plate is of a continuous coloring, the closure plate is subdivided into segments of varying plate thicknesses and the light filter is provided with recesses.

Abstract: A radio wave signal is transmitted from a radio wave transmitter according to a command from a central control unit, and a supersonic wave is transmitted from a supersonic wave transmitter held by a moving object according to this radio wave signal. A time counter in a supersonic wave detecting device determines the time required from the transmission of the radio wave signal to the detection of the supersonic wave. A coordinate position of the object is calculated on the basis of the thus-obtained time data from a plurality of the supersonic wave detecting devices and positional data of the supersonic wave detecting devices to control the lighting direction of a lighting projector according to a command signal from the central control unit referring to a positional data of the lighting projector.

Abstract: A new and improved neon illumination apparatus and method for illuminating large and small areas, such as the exterior and interior of a motor vehicle and the like, with bright glowing light. The apparatus includes an elongated transparent tube holder member for receiving an elongated neon bulb and a high voltage power distribution system. The high voltage power distribution system is encapsulated with an end cap adapted to be secured to the tube holder member for insulating and sealing the neon bulb and distribution system from the exterior environment and for forming a unitary illuminating device. The end cap includes an electrical input arrangement adapted to be coupled to a conventional low voltage, direct current source, such as the low voltage electrical system of a vehicle.