Abstract: A Christmas light set compiler includes a plurality of mounting elements for supporting Christmas light set. The mounting elements each is having a toothed hole and a mounting hole respectively made at both ends, a dowel made at one side in the middle, and a circular retaining hole made at the other side opposite to the dowel such that they may be connected in series or intersected with one another to conform to any of preferred shapes.

Abstract: A panel mounted aircraft cockpit instrument is provided with a specially designed illuminating section which is used to light the instrument without causing interference with the operation of night vision equipment in the cockpit. An infrared light-filtering illuminating section is removably secured within a front-accessible recessed portion of the instrument and includes a sealed, filtered housing in which one or more incandescent bulbs are disposed. Each bulb is resiliently supported within its housing using a resilient, electrically resistive yet relatively highly heat conductive supporting material. Heat generated by the bulb is conducted outwardly through its supporting material into a metal heat sink portion of the housing and then externally dissipated therefrom. The illuminating structure may be easily and quickly removed and replaced without the necessity of removing the instrument or gaining access to the rear of the panel.

Abstract: A lighted tri-view medicine cabinet which may be mounted on a wall surface. Three access doors are provided to the cabinet interior, each of which has an outer mirrored surface so that the two outer doors may be pivoted relative to the central door for facilitating full face reflective viewing. A soft diffused light is provided about the entire peripheral surface of the cabinet, such that the aesthetic appearance of the cabinet is enhanced as well as providing a source of soft diffused light which may be reflectively applied to the face of a person using the cabinet by the positioning of the outer reflective surface of the cabinet doors.

Abstract: A torch has a tray (1) for batteries and a mounting for a bulb (19). A cover (3,17) fits over this, confining the batteries and having a hole (20) into which the bulb projects. The material of the cover causes light to travel through it to a diffuser (21) which illuminates a zone out of the direct beam of the bulb. A mirror (16) fixed to the tray or to the cover adjacent the diffuser may be used with the diffused light as the sole source of illumination. The cover may have discontinuities elsewhere (18) which will show graphics or pictorial design illuminated by light diffused through the cover. The cover may be of J form, the hooked portion having the bulb hole (20) centrally and the diffuser (21) at its extremity, while the long limb (18) may carry the discontinuities. A switch for the torch is provided by a slider (8) captive to a side of the tray (1) and co-operative with the cover (3) to deform that side as it moves, to make and break an internal contact.

Abstract: A mounting device for adjustability and lockability of a reflector within a luminaire and for reduction of dark spots in the lighting pattern of adjacently mounted luminaires. The device includes an elongated reflector, mounting straps which may be inserted into and tightened against the reflector and which receive other components of the device, lampholders which may be connected to the mounting straps, mounting brackets, one arm of which is attached to a surface and the other arm of which may be connected with mounting fulcrum screws to a left end mounting strap, a right end mounting strap, or to the left and right end mounting straps of two adjacently mounted luminaires, and locking clamps which may be connected with orientation locking screws to mounting straps and may be clamped to mounting brackets by tightening the orientation locking screws.

Abstract: In the projector-type head lamp for vehicles according to the present invention, a discharge lamp having a single color temperature is disposed at one of the foci of the inside reflective surface of a predetermined geometrical shape. There is disposed at the other focus of the inside reflective surface a shade intended to shape the reflected light beam from the inside reflective surface. The light beam having been shaped into an appropriate shape by the shade is condensed and projected frontward through the lens. Since the light source is a discharge lamp having a single color temperature, these light beams cause no dispersion by the lens. Therefore, no colored zone is produced near the dark area of the luminous intensity distribution pattern projected frontward, that is located along the light-dark limit defined as the result of the cutting by the shade of the light beams.

Abstract: A spotlight comprises a light source (14) mounted within an enclosure (11) fitted with a light-transmissive cover (28) which is formed with a central opening (29) above the light source. A clearance space between the light source and the cover allows light from light source (14) to spill over into the enclosure and thereby illuminate the cover from behind. Another enclosure (12) containing control gear (17) for the light source is thermally insulated from enclosure (11) by an air gap (21).

Abstract: A fiber optic Christmas tree is set forth wherein a conical Christmas tree of traditional configuration is presented wherein a series of parallel planes intersect the conical configuration to define the series of stacked, segments of the tree. The segments include a hollow cylindrical axially aligned transparent conduit housing an elongate light source. Each segment of the conical Christmas tree includes radially through-extending apertures defining a matrix therethrough wherein the exterior openings of the apertures accept a like number of fiber optic wands wherein a terminal end of the wands include a series of flared fiber optic fibers extending therefrom to simulate foliage of the tree wherein each of the wands is formed of various colorations to present a desired effect upon viewing of the tree.

Abstract: A servicepole assembly, particularly for a pole such as a lightpole which carries a light or display which needs periodic servicing or replacement of lights, for mounting on a stable foundation pad. The assembly includes a hinged pair of support members, one adjustably connected to the support pad and one connected to the lightpole; and the support members are releasably connected together, to provide either a stable support of the pole in erect condition or to permit the pole to be swung downwardly to provide convenient access for service or other maintenance.Other features include a 2-portion pole, splined for rotatability of the light unit's support arm, hollowness of the pole with the accommodation of wiring to be interior of the pole, a hinged door on the pole to accommodate access to the terminal block and the light's ballast unit, etc.

Abstract: A back-lit display utilizes a light transmissive film having a smooth surface and a structured surface. The structured surface has a series of triangular prisms running parallel or concentric to one another. A reflector is placed adjacent to the smooth surface so that light entering the film at an angle that is close to parallel to the smooth surface will emerge from the film at a predetermined angle with respect to the incoming beam. A display, that could be a liquid crystal display, is positioned so that light reflected by the film passes through it.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicular after market accessory suitable for replacing the original equipment cover for an audio speaker. The accessory customizes the vehicular audio system by the addition of lights. Lighting means are disposed in a series of discrete locations about the circumference of the pre-existing audio speaker, each of which are in electrical communication with a circuit designed to illuminate said means in sequence to create the effect of light moving about the circumference of the speaker. The circuit design is independent of audio output, and is such that two individual lighting means on opposite sides of the circumference are illuminated at any moment in time and are extinguished as the next lighting means adjoining them are illuminated, thereby creating the effect of two lights rotating about the circumference of the speaker directly opposite each other and in the same direciton. Each of the lights appear to chase each other.

Abstract: A headlight for use in a vehicle and comprising a lamp body a reflective mirror mounted in the lamp body and having a front opening, a bulb mounted in the reflective mirror and acting as the light source of the headlight, a douser plate mounted on the lamp body at the location between the front opening of the mirror and the bulb and intercepting a part of the light emitted from the bulb. The douser plate is supported on the lamp body such that the douser plate can incline transversely with respect to the lamp body, and driving device is provided on the lamp body for transversely inclining the douser plate.

Abstract: Light apparatus includes a translucent housing with a light source disposed within the housing, and a switch extends to the outside of the housing for actuating the light. The light is battery powered, and preferably blinds to provide an intermittent flashing light for alerting persons as to the whereabouts of the user of the lamp. A hook, snap, or the like may be used to secure the light apparatus to a pet's collar.

Abstract: An entrance door night-light contained within an enclosure that is mounted to the head of an entrance doorway between the storm door and the entrance door. The enclosure is positioned to project light onto the doorhandle and lockset area. The enclosure contains a lamp, powered by a DC voltage source, a momentary switch that makes contact with the storm door and is used to switch the lamp on when the storm door is opened, a timer to turn the light off if the storm door does not close, and a photocell to keep the lamp off during daylight, even when the storm door is open.

Abstract: A car number plate lamp having an improved illuminating efficiency and more uniform illuminating intensity. A light source and lens are provided in a lamp body, and a lens is mounted across an opening in the lamp body. The reflector is three-dimensionally curved in such a manner that the entire surface of the reflector viewed in the longitudinal direction curves circular-arcuately about the light source. The surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction forms a paraboloid with the light source at the focal point. Concentric steps for refracting the light from the light source to the number plate are formed in the inner surface of the lens.

Abstract: A light fitting support member comprising a plate member securable to a ceiling or wall surface by plaster or like filling and settable material and providing an aperture for the reception of a light fitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure system for two container parts to be connected to one another, for example for a lighting unit, which system can be mounted rapidly, is corrosion resistant, provides a tightness which can be monitored, and can be removed rapidly at any time and mounted again. According to the invention, the opening line (1) between the container parts is surrounded by a shrink sleeve (2) and may additionally be provided with a layer of sealing compound (4), preferably a hotmelt adhesive.

Abstract: A lighting device for use with vehicles having a lens longer in the horizontal direction thereof and a transparent sheet attached to the back or front face of the lens wherein said transparent sheet is provided with light shielding portions whose density becomes lower and lower from one side of the sheet to the other side thereof.

Abstract: A headlamp for motor vehicles exhibits a diffuser disc which serves to mask a light exit aperture of a reflector housing and which is retained on the latter by a fastening frame and which is braced toward the depth of the reflector housing only by the reflector housing. The reflector housing yields at least in a bracing region in case of a collision and clears the path for a yielding plunging of the diffuser disc into a reflector housing cavity without the fastening frame being prejudicially deformed.

Abstract: Visibility of a conventional umbrella is enhanced by including an illuminating device on the external side of the umbrella canopy and by incorporating a flashlight into the handle portion of the umbrella shaft. The flashlight is concealably pivotably mounted in a cavity in the lower end of the umbrella shaft. This allows the flashlight to be housed in the cavity when not needed, and pivoted out of the cavity so as to illuminate the user's path when needed. The illuminating device is controlled by a switch and a switching circuit in the handle region of the umbrella shaft. The illuminating device may be turned ON or OFF, or caused to blink ON and OFF automatically by means of the switch and switching circuit.