Abstract: A lighting system for video conferencing includes a reflector structure positioned in an enclosure and having one or more light sources positioned therein to reflect light in a selected direction. A diffuser lens plate overlies the reflector structure to diffuse light emanating from the reflector structure. The reflector structure may include a plurality of parabolic reflectors having the shape of circular paraboloids. The light sources may include LED's positioned at the parabolic foci of the reflectors. The diffuser lens plate is translucent and may be colored yellow to filter light from the LED's. The diffuser has a surface texture which diffuses light from the LED's.

Abstract: A lighting system for video conferencing includes a reflector structure positioned in an enclosure and having one or more light sources positioned therein to reflect light in a selected direction. A diffuser lens plate overlies the reflector structure to diffuse light emanating from the reflector structure. The reflector structure may include a plurality of parabolic reflectors having the shape of circular paraboloids. The light sources may include LED's positioned at the parabolic foci of the reflectors. The diffuser lens plate is translucent and may be colored yellow to filter light from the LED's. The diffuser has a surface texture which diffuses light from the LED's.

Abstract: An energy efficient flashlight system having multiple lighting display modes and a single operating switch that enables a user to step through the modes. The flashlight illuminates via the use of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that preferably contain at least two colors, such as red and white, and are designed to coordinate in order to provide the plurality of modes including an emergency signaling mode, a red map reading mode or directional pointing mode and a bright illumination mode. The flashlight enables a user to hold, operate and toggle between modes using a single hand.

Abstract: A holder for shish kabob skewers having a body and a plurality of bores in one side thereof sized and shaped to simultaneously receive at least two spaced skewers. Each holder also having a knob for grasping and rotating the holder. Preferably, a heat shield at least partially surrounds the grasping knob. The bores being have separate regions adapted to receive skewers of different sizes. The holders being constructed of a low heat retention material, especially silicone to facilitate direct pick up from a grill by a user.