Abstract: A lighting device includes a bar or tube shaped light pipe, having colored lines extending along and within it, and a light source coupled to the light pipe such that, when the light source is energized, the light pipe projects at least a first portion of the light out a side surface.

Abstract: The present invention includes a packaging, carton and container compacting and storing module including a receptacle. The module also includes a drive assembly and a compacting assembly. The drive assembly is operably connected to the compacting assembly, and, during a compacting operation, the drive assembly drives the compacting assembly into the receptacle.

Abstract: A can crushing and storing module has a chassis, a crushing unit, and a storage unit. The crushing unit includes a drawer, which is slidable into and out of the chassis, and a can crushing device that is mounted in the drawer.

Abstract: A light bulb, in particular one which has a light pipe in the form of a bar or tube, mounted to a light source. The light pipe has coloured lines extending along and within it. When illuminated by the light source, the light pipe acts as a means for dissipating light, providing the desirable effect of a traditional filament or incandescent bulb without the high temperatures and low energy efficiency associated with such a light source. Such a light bulb may also include a screw or bayonet fitting, allowing it to be retrofitted into existing lighting units, providing backwards compatibility with existing lighting installations.

Abstract: The present invention includes a packaging, carton and container compacting and storing module (1) comprising a receptacle (19). The module (1) also comprises a drive means (28) and a compacting means (27). The drive means (28) is operably connected to the compacting means (27), and, during a compacting operation, the drive means (28) drives the compacting means (27) into the receptacle (19).

Abstract: A can crushing and storing module has a chassis 2, a crushing unit 6 and a storage unit 8. The crushing unit 6 comprises a drawer 7, which is slidable into and out of the chassis 2, and a can crushing device 16 which is mounted in the drawer 7.