Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact 3-way fluorescent lamp that is designed to serve as a replacement for a 3-way incandescent bulb. This novel compact 3-way fluorescent lamp uses only two fluorescent tubes, where one tube has twice the wattage rating of the smaller rated tube. The lower wattage unit is a single U-shaped tube and the higher wattage unit is comprised of a pair of U-shaped tubes, having a cross connection at the base of the tubes, giving a continuous gas discharge path through a first U-shaped tube, a cross connecting element, and a second U-shaped tube. Therefore, this lamp gives the appearance of a triple biaxial fluorescent lamp having three U-shaped units, spaced 120 degrees apart, and mounted to the top surface of a ballast housing cover.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting fixture having a novel attachment and engaging means, thereby reducing the number of components needed for the manufacture of the lighting fixture, concomitantly reducing the assembly time and assembly costs. The attachment means is comprised of a ballast housing having a threaded portion that engages the mating threaded indentations found the base of the lighting fixture. The ballast housing is rotatably drawn flat, abutting the surface of the fixture base into a binding frictional engagement. A lamp support bracket, securely attached to the end of the ballast housing opposite its mounting base, is bat-winged shaped to allow the fluorescent lamp to be positioned close to the base of the lighting fixture to permit a stylized dome-shaped cover to be snap-fitted to the base of the fixture. The dome-shaped cover, having a circumferential ridge on its skirt, is securely held in place by snapping the cover past three nibs in the base plate, spaced preferably 120 degrees apart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact 3-way fluorescent lamp that is designed to serve as a replacement for a 3-way incandescent bulb. This novel compact 3-way fluorescent lamp uses only two fluorescent tubes, where one tube has twice the wattage rating of the smaller rated tube. The lower wattage unit is a single U-shaped tube and the higher wattage unit is comprised of a pair of U-shaped tubes, having a cross connection at the base of the tubes, giving a continuous gas discharge path through a first U-shaped tube, a cross connecting element, and a second U-shaped tube. Therefore, this lamp gives the appearance of a triple biaxial fluorescent lamp having three U-shaped units, spaced 120 degrees apart, and mounted to the top surface of a ballast housing cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates primarily to a modular replaceable ballast as used in a table or floor lamp using a circular fluorescent lamp as the primary source of illumination. Circular fluorescent lamps have been in use for many years to provide superior operating and lighting efficiency. These lamps can provide many years of trouble free performance, obviating the need for frequent replacement that is needed by comparable wattage incandescent bulbs. The ballasts, on the other hand, have not enjoyed the same degree of success of having similar reduced failure rates. The present invention utilizes a plug-in replaceable electronic ballast which can easily be replaced by a novice person. Because this ballast is plugged into a compatible adapter receptacle, the need for dismantling or disassembling the fixture is thereby obviated. The plug-in electronic ballast has two centrally located pins that insert into the newly designed modular receptacle.

Abstract: An enhanced safety system for the conversion of luminaria that uses halogen lighting technology to a safe and efficient fluorescent lighting system. Quartz halogen bulbs operate at elevated temperatures and pressures. Fires have been known to have been started when a lighting fixture is accidentally toppled where some combustible material is in close proximity. This novel retrofit system provides for the safe and efficient operation of torchiere uplighted lighting systems. By retrofitting a lighting fixture to a fluorescent lamp using this adapter, there is an immediate benefit in reduced operating cost. For the equivalent light output, there can be a cost savings reduction by a factor of six or seven to one. In addition, the retrofit components can be used in the fabrication and assembly of newly designed and manufactured torchiere uplighted lighting systems.

Abstract: A novel energy efficient recessed downlighted lighting fixture, using a compact laterally twisted, fluorescent lamp, and electronic ballast, provides an easy to install procedure for retrofit installations. Using an integrated socket-and-ballast subassembly, the overall height is reduced so that it can find use with existing metal housings. This recessed fixture uses a newly designed energy efficient compact fluorescent lamp as the primary lighting source. This fluorescent lamp, which is a laterally twisted tube commonly referred to as a “springlamp” allows the shortest lamp known to the fluorescent lamp industry. It provides for minimal light trapping, thereby creating the maximum concentrated lighting output, and lighting distribution that is closest to the illumination supplied by an incandescent bulb.

Abstract: An enhanced safety system for the conversion of luminaria that uses halogen lighting technology to a safe and efficient fluorescent lighting system. Quartz halogen bulbs operate at elevated temperatures and pressures. Fires have been known to have been started when a lighting fixture is accidentally toppled where some combustible material is in close proximity. This novel retrofit system provides for the safe and efficient operation of torchiere uplighted lighting systems. By retrofitting a lighting fixture to a fluorescent lamp using this adapter, there is an immediate benefit in reduced operating cost. For the equivalent light output, there can be a cost savings reduction by a factor of six or seven to one.

Abstract: An improved LED lamp having a uniquely shaped envelope to distribute the radiated light energy into a uniformly distributed spherical pattern. This novel lamp allows a 360 degree viewing angle in a horizontal plane about its central vertical axis, as well as, a 360 viewing angle about the vertical circle. The present invention utilizes a uniquely designed concave lens to establish a focal point within the envelope to re-radiate the radiant energy in a more efficient manner thereby creating a higher intensity without increasing the input power. Conventional LED's have a directional conical shaped pattern of concentrated light energy that provides suitable use in panel indicator lamp applications.

Abstract: A retrofit lamp having light emissive diodes, and more particularly, to a retrofittable lamp configured as a standard incandescent lamp which can be used effectively in illuminated signs, such as an exit sign, for operation on each cycle of A/C voltage applied. The newly designed solid-state lamp features a base that can be rotated, approximately 160 degrees, to allow for the optimal positioning of the LED array to maximize the light intensity directed toward the illuminated area.