Abstract: A lighting system controller comprising a switch connected to a lighting fixture configured to be controlled by time domain switching, and a processor capable of actuating said switch so as to achieve time domain switching of the lighting fixture.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a programmable underwater lighting system for pools and spas. A plurality of underwater lights, each having a plurality of LEDs for producing light of various colors, a microprocessor for controlling the plurality of LEDs, and a memory in communication with the microprocessor containing one or more stored control programs, allow for the generation of various lighting effects in a pool or spa. A central controller is provided in communication with the plurality of underwater lights, and allows a user to define or select a desired lighting effect (such as a sequence, a fading effect, a “moving” color pattern, etc.) using a display and a keyboard. Optionally, a handheld remote control could be provided, in wireless communication with the central controller, for allowing a user to remotely control the plurality of lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A fiber optic pool lighting system includes a light adaptor cup having an open mouth adapted to be positioned over a pool wall light source. A flexible fiber optic cable bundle having an end mounted in an opening in the cup is provided so that the end is in substantial alignment with the light source. A rail adaptor attaches the cable bundle to the top rail of a swimming pool and the cable is branched from the adaptor and extends along a top rail of the pool. The branches comprise a tube having a longitudinal tail. The tail is provided with a barb which cooperates with a slot in the rail to hold the cable in place.

Abstract: A fiber optic pool lighting system includes a light adaptor cap having an open mouth adapted to be positioned over a pool wall light source. A flexible fiber optic cable bundle having an end mounted in an opening in the cap is provided so that the end is in substantial axial alignment with the light source. A rail adaptor attaches the cable bundle to the top rail of an above-ground pool and the cable is branched from the adaptor and around the perimeter of the pool.

Abstract: An illuminator assembly that has a lid that can be easily removed, a spare bulb holder, a color wheel that easily accepts additional filters without disassembly and a snap on filter for a window on the illuminator assembly. The illuminator assembly illuminates one end of a bundle of fiber optic fibers for a lighting system for a swimming pool or a spa or other area to be illuminated. The illuminator assembly includes a hollow housing containing a light socket assembly for illuminating the end of the bundle of fiber optic fibers. The housing has a first tab mounted adjacent to its open upper end. A light bulb is mounted in the light socket assembly and a lid is provided that is sized to cover the open upper end of the housing. The lid has a second tab configured to selectively engage the first tab on the housing upon the rotation of the lid with respect to the housing.

Abstract: The fiber optic cable assembly mounts to a perimeter surface of a swimming pool or a spa to provide lighting around the perimeter of the swimming pool or spa. The fiber optic cable assembly includes a bundle of fiber optic fibers, a tube, a track, and a plurality of fasteners. The front surface of the track and the rear surface of the tube cooperatively define a chamber between the track and the tube to eliminate interference between the fasteners and the tube such that the tube is uniformly received in the track. Another embodiment of the invention provides a track with a rear surface that defines a reservoir. The reservoir advantageously collects excess adhesive used in the mounting process of the track to prevent unsightly and difficult to remove excess adhesive from building up around the track.