Abstract: Provided are a light-emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same. The light-emitting device includes a flexible surface light source curved in a desired shape, a first fixture that includes first and second positioning ribs, and has a first curved surface between the first and second positioning ribs, and a second fixture having a second curved surface. The method includes mounting the surface light source in a flat state on the first positioning rib and the second positioning rib such that the front or rear surface and the first curved surface face to each other across a space, bringing the second fixture close to the first fixture and pushing the surface light source toward the first fixture to curve the surface light source, and fixing the first and second fixtures together with the curved surface light source held therebetween.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a bus printed circuit board that receives power from an external source. The bus printed circuit board has traces that route the power to a set of exposed pads, and also has mechanical features for receiving an electronic device. The lighting fixture further includes a set of one or more drivers, having mechanical features for engaging the mechanical features of the bus printed circuit board to mechanically mount the driver to the bus printed circuit board. Each of the set of one or more drivers further includes a set of spring contacts positioned to engage at least some of the exposed pads of the bus printed circuit board when the driver is mounted to the bus printed circuit board, to supply power to the driver. The lighting fixture further includes one or more light sources driven by the one or more drivers.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of LED lamps that are both watertight and waterproof for use in outdoor venues. The LED lamps can easily be assembled using automated or manual techniques and provide a reliable source of outdoor lighting for many years. Simple and inexpensive techniques are used to assemble the LED lamps that allow the lamps to be produced at a reasonable price.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first light emitting element, a second light emitting element, a first phosphor sheet containing a first phosphor and a third phosphor, and covering a top face of the first light emitting element, and a second phosphor sheet containing a second phosphor and a fourth phosphor, and covering a top face of the second light emitting element, wherein a peak wavelength of light which is wavelength-converted by the first phosphor or the third phosphor is equal to or less than a peak wavelength of light which is wavelength-converted by the second phosphor or the fourth phosphor.

Abstract: An illuminating glazing unit includes a first transparent sheet of glass drilled with a through-hole delimited by an internal wall; at least one inorganic light-emitting diode including an emission surface emitting light in a main direction of emission substantially orthogonal to the emission surface; and a light guide element including an input face arranged facing the emission surface, a body and an output face arranged facing the internal wall, the light-emitting diode having an emission cone of at least 80°.

Abstract: A photoelectric device including at least five plates and at least one light source is provided. The at least five plates are assembled together to form a chamber. The at least five plates include at least two of a solar panel, a reflective plate, and a light-transmitting plate. The at least one light source is embedded in the at least one of the at least five plates.

Abstract: An example embodiment of a backlit lamp comprises a housing, a forward facing directional light source and a rear facing directional light source. The housing may comprise a bowl portion comprising a first joining end and a forward emitting end; and a neck portion comprising a second joining end. The bowl and neck portions are joined at the first and second joining ends. The forward facing directional light source is mounted within the housing and configured to emit light in the direction of the forward emitting end. The rear facing directional light source is mounted within the housing and configured to emit light in an opposite direction from the light emitted by the forward facing directional light source. In an example embodiment, the forward facing and rear facing directional light source comprise light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a coverlay layer having a void therein. A backing layer is disposed against a first side of the coverlay layer. A transmission layer is disposed against a second side of the coverlay layer opposite the first side such that a chamber is formed within the void between the transmission layer and the backing layer. The transmission layer includes a first area having a first level of light transmissivity and a second area having a second level of light transmissivity that is greater than the first level of light transmissivity. The transmission layer is oriented so that at least a portion of each of the first area and the second area overlaps the void. A light source is positioned in the chamber between the first area of the transmission layer and the backing layer.

Abstract: A hidden light apparatus for a vehicle is configured so that light is irradiated from a grill of the vehicle, and when the light is not irradiated from the grill, a shape of an irradiation area and a pattern shape of the grill are identical with each other to maintain a design of the grill. The hidden light apparatus includes the grill having an external surface in a pattern including a plurality of grids; a grid panel coupled to one of the grids in a same shape to form a surface of the one grid; a light source provided inside the grid panel and irradiating light; and a reflector provided inside the grid panel, wherein when the light source is turned off, the grid panel constitutes the pattern of the grill, and when the light source is turned on, the grid panel functions to illuminate the vehicle.

Abstract: The grand chandelier adaptor provides the means of joining two or more chandeliers or a chandelier with an accessory. This adaptor includes a junction box to facilitate the electrical connection as well as the physical support of each device.

Abstract: Spotlight with a vertical central axis (Z-Z), comprising: —a housing (210;110) extending between a bottom end for carrying a light source (L) and with a central axis passing through said ends; —a displaceable frame (130;230;330;430); —a support arm (120;220) for supporting the housing, which extends parallel to the vertical central axis (Z-Z) and a bottom end of which is rotationally connected to the top end of the housing (110;220), so as to allow rotation of the housing relative to the support arm (120;220) about a longitudinal axis of rotation (S-S) perpendicular to the vertical axis (Z-Z), between a non-rotated position, in which the housing is arranged with its central axis coinciding with the vertical central axis (Z-Z) of the spotlight, and a completely rotated position, in which the housing is arranged at an angle of at least 90° relative to the vertical central axis (Z-Z), wherein the longitudinal axis of rotation (S-S) of the housing is arranged in a position offset in the transverse direction relat

Abstract: An optical system comprises a lightguide having an elongated recess formed therein. The recess divides the lightguide into a first lightguide section a second larger lightguide section. Light extractors are disposed in the second, but not the first, lightguide section for extracting light that would otherwise propagate within and along the second lightguide section via total internal reflection (TIR). The depth of the recess varies along its length. The inclusion of a recess having a depth that varies along its length provides design flexibility in the number and location of light source(s) used by the optical system.

Abstract: A purpose of the invention is to provide a tractor that includes a rear lamp with high designability. A tractor of the present invention includes a rear lamp, a cabin, a lamp housing that is provided along a longitudinal direction of a rear pillar of the cabin, and a light source that is housed in the lamp housing, wherein the rear lamp is provided from a vicinity of one end to a vicinity of the other end of the rear pillar in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A light display system and device for use in a body of water or other liquid is described. The light display device may be controlled remotely via a control hub and/or control panel, or controlled by internally preprogrammed commands. A plurality of light display devices may be controlled in selected, choreographed sequences to provide various unique visual displays including, for example, geometrical patterns and/or naturalistic patterns giving the impression of organic phenomena such as swarming fireflies, bioluminescent creatures and the like.

Abstract: Light-emitting module, notably motor vehicle lighting and/or signaling module, including at least two sub-modules each including at least two light sources activatable selectively to each produce a segment of a partial light beam. Also included is a projection optic common to the two sub-modules for projecting said light-emitting segments. The sub-modules and the projection optic being adapted to produce a homogeneous segmented beam.

Abstract: An optical axis control apparatus includes: an optical axis controlling unit for calculating, during stop of the vehicle, a pitch angle using an acceleration sensor provided in a vehicle and controlling, using the pitch angle, optical axis angles of headlights provided in the vehicle; and a rolling motion determination unit for determining, when the vehicle has started traveling, whether there has been a rolling motion during the stop of the vehicle. When the pitch angle has been changed during the stop of the vehicle and the rolling motion determination unit determines that the rolling motion exists, the optical axis controlling unit corrects, when the vehicle has started traveling and the rolling motion has been terminated, the amount change in pitch angle, using the amounts of correction set for each roll angle, and controls the optical axis angles using the corrected pitch angle.

Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a kit for assembling a luminaire comprising a bendable reflective canopy and a plurality of frame sections which define a frame and a light exit window of the luminaire. The frame sections include a pair of opposing side sections with an engagement member and side sections. The reflective canopy comprises a pair of opposing edge portions, each edge portion engaging with one of the engagement members when assembling the luminaire. The opposing side sections are spaced by the further side sections such that the reflective canopy is bent when the edge portions are engaged with the engagement members so as to cause the reflective canopy to arch over the light exit window. Solid state lighting elements are mounted on one of the side sections such that at least a part of the light emitted is redirected by the arched reflective canopy towards the light exit window.

Abstract: An attachment structure for installing a lighting device on an attachment target, includes a hole formed in a bottom surface of the attachment structure for letting light from the lighting device pass through the hole, and a plurality of ribs formed around the hole. The plurality of ribs are substantially flush with each other in a lighting device placement area configured to receive a bottom surface of the lighting device, so that the lighting device is positioned with respect to the bottom surface of the attachment structure in a height direction of the lighting device.

Abstract: A light bar for an exterior lighting assembly of an automotive vehicle includes a body portion and an ornamental element. The body portion is made of a substantially transparent material and has a generally slab-like shape with an average height H in a z-direction, an average width W in a y-direction and an average thickness T in an x-direction, wherein the x-, y- and z-directions are mutually orthogonal and H>W>T. The ornamental element is disposed within the body portion and has an outer surface, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface contains a light-scattering material.