Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for substantially preventing the formation of ice or frost in a pipe containing water in vapor or droplet form. The apparatus comprises means for gathering and focussing solar radiation and means for receiving and distributing the radiation to the pipe as heat, thereby providing an ambient temperature in the pipe above the freezing point of water.

Abstract: An illuminated, vibration-resistant wind sock utilizes a light fixture mounted for rotation with the wind sock and having a spotlight bulb directed along the horizontal axis of the wind sock to provide even, continuous illumination of the wind sock interior and to produce a dramatic glowing effect to observers of the wind sock. The bulb may be mounted directly to a rotating axle coaxially with the supporting post or can be carried by radial arms attached to the circular framework of the wind sock.

Abstract: A breakaway reuseable marker lamp suitable for airport runway usage utilizes a base which is threaded into existing electrical junction boxes along the runway and an upright post which is frictionally releaseably retained in a socket of the base for easy breakaway in response to impact by an aircraft or other vehicle and easily manually reinserted. The post includes inner and outer telescoping sections so as to vary the height of the post for changing local requirements. To avoid damage to wiring extending between base and post, the lower end of the post, which fits within the socket, has a beveled rim. Use of the rim helps prevent cutting or stripping of the electrical wiring which bears against the rim during separation of post and base.