Abstract: An aiming device configured for easily removable attachment to a light projecting luminaire. The device has a body with attachment members that are configured to fit a specific luminaire that has corresponding attachment receiving features, and is further configured with clamps for mounting a light source outputting a high intensity collimated visible light aiming beam such that, when the device is removably attached to the luminaire (i.e., latched in place) the laser is prepositioned to direct the laser beam parallel to a center axis of the luminaire's light output beam. Ideally the luminaire has preexisting features that can be utilized as the attachment receiving features for corresponding attachment members of a suitably configured aiming device.

Abstract: A high output lamp is made with LED filaments (i.e., LED chips mounted on a long narrow substrate and encapsulated in silicone). High output is enabled by structurally minimizing thermal resistance between filaments and bulb. The bulb is generally tubular and contains a mount structure with longitudinally extended LED filaments electrically and mechanically connected between ring or disc shaped end connectors, and spaced apart around the structure's perimeter. An outer surface of the LED filaments defines a mount structure perimeter that is held adjacent to an inner surface of the bulb, separated by a total diameter difference gap of substantially zero to three millimeters maximum. End connectors may have a cut out portion enabling resiliently compressible diameter. The bulb may be filled with pure helium, or pure hydrogen, or a mixture of the two. A contaminant cleaner inside the bulb may be an oxygen dispenser.

Abstract: An aiming device configured for easily removable attachment to a light projecting luminaire. The device has a body with attachment members that are configured to fit a specific luminaire that has corresponding attachment receiving features, and is further configured with clamps for mounting a light source outputting a high intensity collimated visible light aiming beam such that, when the device is removably attached to the luminaire (i.e., latched in place) the laser is prepositioned to direct the laser beam parallel to a center axis of the luminaire's light output beam. Ideally the luminaire has preexisting features that can be utilized as the attachment receiving features for corresponding attachment members of a suitably configured aiming device.

Abstract: A high output lamp is made with LED filaments (i.e., LED chips mounted on a long narrow substrate and encapsulated in silicone). High output is enabled by structurally minimizing thermal resistance between filaments and bulb. The bulb is generally tubular and contains a mount structure with longitudinally extended LED filaments electrically and mechanically connected between ring or disc shaped end connectors, and spaced apart around the structure's perimeter. An outer surface of the LED filaments defines a mount structure perimeter that is held adjacent to an inner surface of the bulb, separated by a total diameter difference gap of substantially zero to three millimeters maximum. End connectors may have a cut out portion enabling resiliently compressible diameter. The bulb may be filled with pure helium, or pure hydrogen, or a mixture of the two. A contaminant cleaner inside the bulb may be an oxygen dispenser.

Abstract: An aiming device configured for easily removable attachment to a light projecting luminaire. The device has a body with attachment members that are configured to fit a specific luminaire that has corresponding attachment receiving features, and is further configured with clamps for mounting a light source outputting a high intensity collimated visible light aiming beam such that, when the device is removably attached to the luminaire (i.e., latched in place) the laser is prepositioned to direct the laser beam parallel to a center axis of the luminaire's light output beam. Ideally the luminaire has preexisting features that can be utilized as the attachment receiving features for corresponding attachment members of a suitably configured aiming device.

Abstract: A horticultural lamp with multichannel LEDs including UVA and near IR (providing an extended range of wavelengths of about 315-800 nm) uses a fluoropolymer diffusing lens to enable excellent transmittance (80 to 90%) of light throughout the extended range while diffusing to create a substantially uniform spectrum throughout the illuminated area by mixing the individual LED wavelength outputs independently of discrete positioning of LEDs on the LED carrier.

Abstract: A glass jacketed led lamp is characterized by a prismatic LED module positioned coaxial to the axis of a cylindrical glass jacket having an inside diameter D1, wherein the LED module comprises: a prismatic LED carrier structure having N longitudinal sides, and LEDs that are operationally mounted on at least one of the N sides; wherein: the carrier structure was formed by folding a single metal core printed circuit board (MCPCB) into a convex prismatic polyhedron; the prism cross section is an irregular and incomplete polygon such that the N sides are bounded by N+1 longitudinal fold edges, wherein a first edge and the (N+1)th edge are back edges that are spaced apart by a first separation GAP1.

Abstract: A stranded outer lead wire assembly for a quartz pinch sealed lamp. The stranded outer lead wire assembly is a butt welded connection of a refractory metal outer pinch lead (e.g., molybdenum solid wire) and a stranded soft metal lead wire (e.g., nickel wire strands twisted together). The assembly is prefabricated and then welded to sealing foil to make a four part foliated lead wire assembly for pinch sealing in the quartz outer jacket. The foliated lead wire assembly and a quartz envelope lamp utilizing the stranded outer lead wire assembly are also claimed. The sealing machine is adapted to protect the stranded outer lead assembly with a water cooled sleeve. In an embodiment, the outer end of the stranded lead is fused to prevent fraying.

Abstract: An LED lamp is enhanced by adding an integral control receptacle, wherein a frame structure of the lamp having a horizontal top surface is adapted by attaching a photocontrol receptacle on the top surface and wiring it for powering some pins of the receptacle and for connecting some pins for controlling functions of the LED lamp. The control is provided by plugging a suitable controller into the receptacle. Advantageously, a metal plate is attached between the receptacle and the lamp frame, thereby enhancing performance in ways that include heat sinking, blocking uplight, reflecting added light down and outward. Additional lighting effects are derived from optionally shaping the plate, providing different surfaces on it, and/or attaching more LEDs on it.

Abstract: A glass jacketed led lamp is characterized by a prismatic LED module positioned coaxial to the axis of a cylindrical glass jacket having an inside diameter Dl, wherein the LED module comprises: a prismatic LED carrier structure having N longitudinal sides, and LEDs that are operationally mounted on at least one of the N sides; wherein: the carrier structure was formed by folding a single metal core printed circuit board (MCPCB) into a convex prismatic polyhedron; the prism cross section is an irregular and incomplete polygon such that the N sides are bounded by N+1 longitudinal fold edges, wherein a first edge and the (N+1)th edge are back edges that are spaced apart by a first separation GAP1.

Abstract: A stranded outer lead wire assembly for a quartz pinch sealed lamp. The stranded outer lead wire assembly is a butt welded connection of a refractory metal outer pinch lead (e.g., molybdenum solid wire) and a stranded soft metal lead wire (e.g., nickel wire strands twisted together). The assembly is prefabricated and then welded to sealing foil to make a four part foliated lead wire assembly for pinch sealing in the quartz outer jacket. The foliated lead wire assembly and a quartz envelope lamp utilizing the stranded outer lead wire assembly are also claimed. The sealing machine is adapted to protect the stranded outer lead assembly with a water cooled sleeve. In an embodiment, the outer end of the stranded lead is fused to prevent fraying.

Abstract: An LED lamp is enhanced by adding an integral control receptacle, wherein a frame structure of the lamp having a horizontal top surface is adapted by attaching a photocontrol receptacle on the top surface and wiring it for powering some pins of the receptacle and for connecting some pins for controlling functions of the LED lamp. The control may be provided by plugging a suitable controller into the receptacle. Advantageously, a metal plate may be attached between the receptacle and the lamp frame, thereby enhancing performance in ways that include heat sinking, blocking uplight, reflecting added light down and outward. Additional lighting effects may be derived from optionally shaping the plate, providing different surfaces on it, and/or attaching more LEDs on it.

Abstract: A lamp assembly and a method for securing a base on the lamp that electrically connect a side lead wire to the base shell and that also secure the base to the lamp without using either solder or adhesive. Welding efficiency is optimized for the side lead wire to base shell connection. A metal screw base having base screw threads is screwed onto an outer jacket having a threaded seal with seal screw threads and with at least one lead wire extending out of a bottom of the seal being electrically and mechanically connected to a flag assembly being at least a wire in a close-fitted electrically nonconductive sleeve.

Abstract: A lamp assembly and a method for securing a base on the lamp that electrically connect a side lead wire to the base shell and that also secure the base to the lamp without using either solder or adhesive. Welding efficiency is optimized for the side lead wire to base shell connection. A metal screw base having base screw threads is screwed onto an outer jacket having a threaded seal with seal screw threads and with at least one lead wire extending out of a bottom of the seal being electrically and mechanically connected to a flag assembly being at least a wire in a close-fitted electrically nonconductive sleeve.

Abstract: A crimping machine for attaching metal hose couplings to flexible hose includes a hydraulic actuator for forcing a circular array of die segments toward the narrow end of a tapered opening in the base of the machine in order to radially constrict the die segments and the coupling. The die segments are supported on a die separator in the machine and may be joined into two groups of segments, each individually removeable from the machine to facilitate loading and unloading of the hose couplings. A die ring is placed over the die segments to assure simultaneous movement thereof and to limit the stroke of the actuator, as a crimp diameter limiting device. The die ring is split into halves to facilitate loading. One half of the die ring is removeable and the mating half is slidably mounted on the actuator so as to remain in position over one group of die segments upon retraction of the actuator. An adapter bowl is also disclosed for a smaller range of hose couplings.