Abstract: The present invention discloses a glass ceramic for excitation of high-power semiconductor light source. An expression of constitution of the glass ceramic is (1?x)A: xB, wherein x as a weight percentage of B, is ranging from 1% to 30%; A as a precursor glass, has a composition of aSb2O3-bB2O3-cZnO-dM2O, a, b, c, d being molar percentages, a+b+c+d=100%, M among M2O represents an alkali metal, and M2O is an alkali metallic oxide or an alkali metallic carbonate; and B is a YAG:Ce3+ fluorescent powder. The precursor glass provided by the present invention has a relatively low remelting temperature, without devitrification during the process of preparing the final products or absorption of blue light. The product glass ceramic has a luminous efficiency of 300 lm/W to 400 lm/W. A white light semiconductor light source is prepared by the product glass ceramic in combination with the high-power blue light semiconductor light source.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an illuminating device. The illuminating device includes a base having a partition board dividing the base into a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, a circuit board having light sources and arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and an optical assembly arranged at an opening end of the first accommodating cavity. The partition board, the circuit board and the optical assembly each have at least one air communication structure to enable air from environment to flow into the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes: a mounting board; a plurality of light sources positioned on the mounting board; a light diffusion plate; a half mirror positioned between the light diffusion plate and the plurality of light sources; and a plurality of diffuse reflectors positioned between the mounting board and the light diffusion plate, and above at least part of each emission face of the plurality of light sources.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED light source automated luminaire with a multi sided elongated light collimator/mixer/integrator with receiving lens and output lens both with spill shields and where the receiving spill shield is nesting in the output spill shield. The elongated integrator has a square input cross-section and a hexagon or octagon output cross section and is tapered so that the input cross section is smaller than the output cross section.

Abstract: An electrically conductive sandwich panel (10) supplies at least one electrical device to be pushed into the panel. The sandwich panel (10) has two electrically conductive layers (13, 15) insulated from each other and a layer (11) formed by a board (12, 14) insulated from said electrical layers. The board has two sheets (111, 112) of cardboard enclosing an electrically insulating material, such as plaster. Connectors are used to connect the electrically conductive layers to a power supply. The panel may be screw-fastened on a support by means of suitable screws and may be fitted with a suitable electrical device. A punch tool facilitates pushing the electrical device into the panel.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes: a lens; a first light source positioned at a rear side of the lens and configured to generate a first light; a first reflector configured to reflect the first light toward the lens; a second light source positioned at the rear side of the lens and configured to generate a second light; and a second reflector configured to reflect the second light toward the lens, wherein the first light source is configured to output the first light in a first direction, and the second light source is configured to output the second light in the first direction.

Abstract: An optical lighting system for an aircraft includes an optical unit that can be configured according to the phases of flight or taxiing of the aircraft in order to emit a beam of light the spread and aim characteristics of which are dependent on the said phases of flight or of taxiing.

Abstract: A vehicular lighting assembly (and methods of making the same) that includes a parabolic reflector; a translucent lens element; and a light source configured to emanate light that strikes an interior surface of the reflector and exits the assembly through the element. Further, an interior surface of the lens element comprises one or more fluted regions that are substantially invisible and configured to refract light from the source away from oncoming vehicles. In addition, the fluted region can be within, on, or integral with, the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the lens element in certain configurations.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device comprises a light transmitting housing and a solid state light source carrier (1) arranged inside the housing. The carrier (1) includes a cylindrical support (2), which has two polygon base surfaces (2a, 2b) and a number of side surfaces (2c), and a flexible circuit strip (3) which has several solid state light sources (4) mounted thereon. The strip (3) is wrapped around the cylindrical support (2) so that the strip (3) extends at least once across each base surface (2a, 2b). A method for producing a lighting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: In order to provide a vehicle lamp in which the number of components for enabling a shade to move is small, this vehicle lamp is equipped with a light source, a heat sink, a reflector that reflects light from the light source forward, a lens that radiates light forward, and a light distribution pattern switching part that is disposed between the lens and the light source. The light distribution pattern switching part is equipped with a bracket, a crank that is supported by a bracket support section, a shade that moves rotationally so as to switch the light distribution pattern, and a support shaft that rotatably supports the shade and is secured to the bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to illuminated display devices and methods of displaying indicia, advertisements, etc. on a changeable illuminated display. The display device comprises a frame structure, a plurality of openings formed in the frame structure, the plurality of openings comprising first and second open spaces disposed at top and bottom positions, respectively, of the frame structure, and the plurality of openings further comprising a third open space disposed between the first and second open spaces. The display device further comprises a compact image display device operable to display an image, the compact image display device held and positioned relative to the frame structure such that first, second, and third different portions of the image, when displayed by the compact image display device, are visible through the plurality of openings first, second, and third open spaces, respectively. Additionally, control circuitry is coupled to the compact image display device.

Abstract: A cup holder includes a main body that includes a recess-shaped cup housing portion for housing a cup, a light source arranged on a back surface of the main body and located under the cup housing portion, and a plate-shaped light guide lens placed on a bottom surface of the cup housing portion of the main body. The main body includes a first hole and a second hole on the bottom surface of the cup housing portion. The second hole is arranged to guide light emitted from the light source to the light guide lens, and the first hole is arranged to drain liquid inside the cup housing portion.

Abstract: A collimating lens module and a light source module using the same are provided. The collimating lens module includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens and a fifth lens. The first lens is configured for receiving light, wherein the first lens is a negative aspheric lens. The second lens is disposed on the first lens, wherein the second lens is a positive lens. The third lens is disposed on the second lens, wherein the third lens is a negative lens. The fourth lens is disposed on the third lens, wherein the fourth lens is a positive lens. The fifth lens is disposed on the fourth lens, wherein the fifth lens is a positive aspheric lens and configured for outputting collimated light. The light source module includes the collimating lens module and a light emitting diode (LED).

Abstract: An in-vehicle illumination system which is to be disposed in a door of a vehicle has: a door warning lamp which is disposed in the vicinity of a door handle that is operated when the door is to be opened, and which indicates an open/close state of the door; a door handle illumination lamp which illuminates the door handle; a decorative lamp which emits decorative light; and a first control connector having a first control apparatus which controls ON/OFF states of the door warning lamp, the door handle illumination lamp, and the decorative lamp. The first control apparatus of the first control connector causes, when the door is in an open state, the door warning lamp, the door handle illumination lamp, and the decorative lamp to be lighted ON with a predetermined warning color.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicular lamp including a light source unit equipped with a plurality of LEDs having different optical axes; and a reflector configured to reflect light emitted from the plurality of LEDs. The light source unit includes a base including a plurality of board mounting surfaces, in which the base is formed to be foldable around an axis formed between each two adjacent board mounting surfaces as a boundary; and a plurality of printed circuit boards attached to the plurality of board mounting surfaces, respectively, in which each printed circuit board has a light source mounted on a surface opposite to the board mounting surface thereof.

Abstract: A lens for distribution of light from a light emitter having an axis, the lens including a (1) base forming a substantially rectangular opening to an emitter cavity defined by an inner surface, (2) a main output surface transverse the axis, (3) a reflecting surface positioned to reflect light received from the inner surface toward the main output surface, the reflecting surface including front and back curvatures and a pair of substantially-identical lateral curvatures each adjoining the front and back curvatures. Configuration of the lateral curvatures differs from configurations of the front and back curvatures, which differ from one another.

Abstract: A light emitting module may include a board, at least one light source unit provided on the board, an optical member provided on the at least one light source unit, and a reflection unit provided between the board and the optical member in an inclined state beside at least one light source unit. The reflection unit may be provided closer to the optical member than to the board and may include a pattern having lower reflectance than other constructions of the light emitting module.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a candleholder that may be manipulated by a user to advance a candle within a candleholder to facilitate optimal burning. Embodiments describe a candleholder having a platform to move a candle within a holder. Embodiments disclose a prepackaged semi-soft candle, which is readily movable against a candleholder's inner surface. Embodiments of the present invention disclose a handle permitting a user to manipulate platform height, allowing a candle to be raised or lowered within a candleholder. Embodiments disclose a disc, sized larger than the platform, preferably formed of a soft rubber sponge which stabilizes the candle and prevents candle wax from moving below the platform's surface. An alternative embodiment omits the disc, the platform being sealed by a seal around the platform's perimeter.

Abstract: A novelty button illumination device comprises a circular disk body having a circumferential rim. A recess is provided in the rim that holds in place one or more glow sticks. The illumination device engages a novelty button by either the novelty button's pre-existing pin-and-clutch fastening device or by a fastening device affixed to the illumination device. When engaged, the device together with the novelty pin may be worn on clothing and the like. The glow sticks are bent and snapped to activate a chemical light producing reaction and after such activation may be placed into the recess. Thereafter, during the time the glow sticks continue to glow, the novelty pin is illuminated by the glow sticks in the circumferential rim, enhancing the user's enjoyment in using the novelty pin illuminating device.