Abstract: A pair of cap-mounted sun glasses is provided, which contains a glasses member, two clipping members, and two joint members. The glasses member has seat elements on the top rim for receiving the spherical elements at an end of the joint members. The joint members therefore can rotate around their spherical elements. As such, after the pair of sun glasses is mounted below the brim of a cap, the glasses member can be flipped up or down manually. At the other end of the joint members, there is a bolt element for fitting inside the slot opening of the clipping member having a hook portion for clipping the edge of the brim. As such, the clipping member can be extended outward to fit on a wider brim or withdrawn inward to fit on a narrower brim.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens has a complex surface with an optical centre, a fitting cross (FC) situated 4 mm above the optical centre, a meridian having a power addition between reference points in far vision (FV) and in near vision (NV). The complex surface has a mean-sphere difference normalized to the addition on the meridian, between the geometric centre of the lens and the control point in far vision, less than or equal to 0.1; a progression length less than or equal to 14 mm; a rebound of the sphere quantity normalized to the addition on a circle with a radius of 20 mm centred on the geometric centre of the lens less than 0.11, and a maximum slope of the sphere variation normalized to the addition along the meridian comprised between 0.9 and 0.11 mm?1. The lens is suited to broadened far vision with a good accessibility to near vision.

Abstract: Progressive multifocal ophthalmic lens having a power addition prescription and presenting a complex surface having a fitting cross and a principal meridian of progression. The lens has, when being worn, a normalized reduced root mean square deviation of less than 0.025 microns per diopter over a zone that includes the far vision control point and covering a sector whose apex lies 4° below the fitting cross with an angular aperture of between 150° and 160°; and a progression length of 25° or less, the progression length being defined as the angle of lowered of the view direction from the fitting cross down to the point on the meridian for which the wearer's optical power reaches 85% of the addition prescription. The lens is suitable for increased far vision with good accessibility to near vision.

Abstract: A reflection type projector apparatus uses polarized beam filters that are resistant to fluctuations in incident angle as the light beam splitting elements and in which are provided for the blue color beam a blue color use liquid crystal reflection panel, a polarized beam filter, a linear polarization plate, and a ½ wavelength plate arranged at one side face of a cross prism, with a blue color beam emitted toward the blue color use liquid crystal reflection panel. The blue color beam passes through the polarized beam filter, striking the blue color use liquid crystal reflection panel, and is modulated when reflected. The blue color modulated beam is reflected toward the cross prism at the polarized beam filter, and then passes through the linear polarization plate and the ½ wavelength plate, strikes the cross prism, and is projected to the screen by a projection lens.

Abstract: A display device using a tilt-mirror device and a projector. The image display device may include a first color-ray light-source for supplying a G-ray, a second color-ray light-source for supplying a R-ray or B-ray, and a tilt-mirror device having a plurality of movable mirror elements that may be switched between a first reflection position and a second reflection position. The first color-ray light-source may be arranged so that the G-ray is reflected in a predetermined direction when the movable mirror elements are located in the first reflection position, and the second color-ray light-source can be arranged so that the R-ray or B-ray is reflected in a predetermined direction when the movable mirror elements are located in the second reflection position. The color-ray light-sources may be conjugated with an entrance pupil of the projection lens of the projector.

Abstract: Prism elements having TIR surfaces placed in close proximity to the active area of a SLM device to separate unwanted off-state and/or flat-state light from the projection ON-light bundle. The TIR critical angle of these prisms is selected to affect either the off-state light or additionally, any portion of flat-state light reflected from the SLM. To further improve the optical performance of the system, these TIR prisms can be attached directly to the SLM package, completely eliminating the package window.

Abstract: A video signal processing circuit inputs a video signal to perform processing such as frequency conversion as well as processing for generating data representing the APL (Average Picture Level) of a frame video for each frame period. A microcomputer functions as a dimmer arithmetic block to perform processing for generating dimmer data upon receipt of APL data, and functions as a lamp driver control block to perform processing for sending out a dimmer command to a lamp driver. The lamp driver receives the dimmer command, to control an amount of light emitted from a light source (a lamp).

Abstract: If a projection display device includes a shifting mechanism for shifting a projection lens to adjust the direction in which the display projects an optical image, it is difficult to find suitable position where the display should be installed. Thus, the projection lens is fitted with a projection angle adjusting mechanism, which includes an adjusting dial having a scale representing the position of the lens relative to a display element. The projection display device is capable of automatically displaying on the projected optical image a scale image corresponding to the scale. The projection display also is capable of displaying on the projected optical image the position of the optical axis of the projection lens, which can be shifted by the adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: A projection display device for enlarging and projecting an image includes a first lens group on the enlarging end of the projection display device, a plurality of display elements, each modulating a different one of a plurality of light beams with image information, an optical combiner for receiving from different directions different light beams modulated by different display elements, combining the modulated light beams, and directing the combined modulated light beams along an optical axis to the first lens group, and a plurality of second lens groups, each arranged on a separate optical axis so that a different one of the modulated light beams modulated by a different display element on the separate optical axis passes through one of the second lens groups before being incident on the optical combiner. The projection optical device satisfies certain conditions related to focal lengths and size of the display elements.

Abstract: A portable kaleidoscope device for viewing kaleidoscopic images of at least one imaging object is provided with a viewing assembly for viewing the imaging object, a fill chamber assembly, a main body connecting said viewing assembly to said fill chamber assembly, and illumination source or black light-generating illumination source disposed in the device for illuminating the imaging object with light of a selected wavelength.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an extendable mirror for improved rearward viewing. The mirror assembly includes a mirror housing, a mirror disposed in the mirror housing, and a structure to allow extension of the mirror between an inboard position and an outboard position. The mirror can include a post disposed in a mirror shell extending along a longitudinal axis offset from a central axis of the mirror. The structure for rotating the mirror can include a pivot part having a shaft disposed in an aperture in the mirror shell which is disposed along the longitudinal axis. The structure for extending the mirror can include a groove in the mirror housing in which the mirror frame is slidably disposed. The frame may be slid relative to the mirror housing from the inboard position to the outboard position.

Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle having a housing rotatably mounted to a base between an operable position and a retracted position. A mirror is supported by the housing and is movable with the housing between the positions. A female detent is disposed on the shaft of the base. A male detent is disposed on the housing within the chamber and is aligned with the female detent when the housing is in the operable position and is misaligned with the female detent when the housing is in the retracted position. An elastomeric material is disposed within the chamber between the shaft and the housing and between the detents for isolating movement between the base and the housing and for resisting the rotational movement of the housing relative to the base.

Abstract: A reflector module for a projection system includes a base, a reflecting component provided with a reflecting surface, an axle unit, and at least one actuator. The base has a surrounding wall with a bottom side, and a bottom wall connected to the surrounding wall for closing the bottom side of the surrounding wall. The reflecting component is disposed in the base, and has side edges and an underside surface. The axle unit is disposed on the side edges of the reflecting component, and interconnects the surrounding wall of the base and the reflecting component such that the reflecting component is mounted tiltably in the base about the axle unit. The actuator is mounted between the bottom wall of the base and the underside surface of the reflecting component, and is operable to drive movement of the reflecting component to cause the reflecting surface to oscillate about the axle unit.

Abstract: A light emitting panel having first and second panels that are constructed of a generally transparent material and that are connected such that the second panel is angularly positioned relative to the first panel. The first panel has first and second opposing surface, wherein at least a portion of the surfaces have a reflective material disposed thereon and an aperture through the reflective material is positioned on the first surface. A light source is associated with the second panel and a contact-less switch sensor is positioned at the second surface.

Abstract: An illuminated article utilizing a base member having an outer surface. A plurality of luminescent bodies are embedded in the base member for exposure of the same at the outer surface of the base member. The article may be formed into various shapes to illuminate operable members such as light switches, electrical plugs, keyholes, and the like.

Abstract: An interactive shoe light device includes at least one power source, at least one motion switch to generate an activation signal in response to an electrical engagement within the motion switch, the activation signal indicating at least duration of electrical engagement within the motion switch, an integrated circuit functioning as a controller, the integrated circuit electrically connected to the motion switch to receive the activation signal, and lighting elements electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The lighting elements are selectively actuated by the integrated circuit to illuminate the lighting elements in one or more predetermined illumination patterns depending on the duration of electrical engagement indicated by the activation signal. For a short duration, all lighting elements flash in a flashing pattern for a pre-determined period. For a long duration, only one lighting element lights up and continues for a few seconds after the switch is opened.

Abstract: A touch-activated purse illumination assembly having a base unit housing a circuit assembly, a power source and at least one elongated light emitting portion. Touch sensitive switching means are included in the circuit assembly, and feature a pair of partially exposed electrical contacts on the exterior of the base housing unit. After being activated by the touch sensitive switching means, the light emitting portion is energized by the power source for a preset amount of time.

Abstract: A method, for implementing lighting by utilizing a lighting fixture having a plurality of laterally-spaced light source locations and corresponding lateral reflector positions, may include selectively installing a reflector of a first type or a second type in respective ones of the plurality of lateral reflector positions, the first type reflector having greater uplighting capacity compared to the second type reflector, whereby the selectively installing determines a proportion of uplight versus downlight. For a plurality of tube positions disposed in a plane, a method may include vertically positioning a reflector assembly with respect to the plane. Individual reflector panels may be replaced by flexing the panel. A method may include providing a sensor switch operative to detect an occupant and connect an electrical path when the occupant is detected, and providing a selector for selecting ones of the ballasts to be connected to the electrical path by the sensor switch.

Abstract: A light emitting device including three light emitting sources and a phosphor, with the three light sources consisted of following light emitting diodes (LED) emitting lights having different wavelengths. Wherein, two light sources are used to excite the phosphor to produce a distinct wavelength different from those of the two light sources. The distinct wavelength is blended with portions of the two light sources and a light source from another independent light source, and a blended light is released to obtain a white light.

Abstract: An illumination device for simulating neon or similar lighting incorporates removable and interchangeable color conversion modules, thus allowing for emission of light in colors that cannot ordinarily be achieved by use of light-emitting diodes alone without significant increase in cost or complexity of the illumination device.

Abstract: Light display structures are provided that are simple and comprise few parts so that they can be economically fabricated from various polymers and quickly assembled. They are especially suited for carrying light-emitting elements and lend themselves for realization in a variety of forms such as elongate display structures and sheet-like display structures. They are based upon a plurality of light-emitting elements (e.g., light-emitting diodes) that are coupled between first and second conductors with the addition of other structures (e.g., spacers, wire bonds, tabs) that facilitate the energizing of the light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A light emitting diode light system has a plurality of light emitting diodes, a focusing member secured at a fixed distance from the light emitting diodes, and a substrate with a central section in a generally rectangular configuration securing the diodes in a common plane whereby light from the light emitting diodes is focused by the focusing member and projected to a patient for operating and examination purposes.

Abstract: A lamp, and a method of assembling the lamp, includes a heat sink, a heat conductive post extended longitudinally from the heat sink where the post has longitudinal faces that each has a longitudinally extending slot therein, a metal clad circuit board slid into each slot so that each circuit board is in thermal communication with the post where each circuit board has an exterior surface with an LED thereon, and a cap on top of the post where the cap abuts lateral end surfaces of the circuit boards. The cap may hold the circuit boards in their respective slots.

Abstract: An LED lighting includes a lamp holder defining at least one receiving space having two partitions provided at two ends thereof, and at least one lamp bank including at least one LED each. The lamp bank is received in the receiving space of the lamp holder by extending two conductive metal cylindrical members located in the two partitions into through holes on two metal end plates at two ends of the lamp bank. The metal cylindrical members are electrically connected to positive and negative electrodes of a power supply, and the two metal end plates serve as two power input ends of the lamp bank. The lamp bank is rotatable about the two metal cylindrical members to adjust the LED light projecting direction while the two metal end plates are in contact with and accordingly electrically connected to the metal cylindrical members to keep the LED in an illuminating state.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus is provided that has sufficiently high efficiency irrespective of a size of a light source. The illumination apparatus projecting light forward includes an LED chip, a small-diameter reflecting mirror positioned in front of the LED chip for receiving light from the LED chip to project the light forward, and a reflecting mirror enclosing the LED chip and the small-diameter reflecting mirror for directing and reflecting forward the light from the LED chip.

Abstract: A variety of lighting apparatuses are described that utilize reflection as a basis for lighting a desired area.

Abstract: A system composed of a plurality of light units with each light unit having different light emission properties. The component parts of each of the light units, such as optically effective components that influence the beam path of the light emitted by the lamp, and end cap reflectors are of a standard dimension so that light units of different configurations can use the same elements to reduce the number of different parts required for the group of different light units of the system.

Abstract: A near field lens is for an automotive light assembly, generally comprising a central body positioned between opposing side bodies. The central body extends in a vertical direction, while the side bodies are positioned on horizontal sides of the central body. The opposing side bodies are structured to collimate the light both horizontally and vertically, while the central light body is structured to collimate the light vertically but not substantially collimate the light horizontally.

Abstract: A self-powered illumination device includes an illumination source protruding from its lower surface for projecting light into a body of water to provide light that is emitted preferentially outwardly to illuminate the sides of a pool. Light emitted with an upward angle of inclination strikes the underside surface of the water-air interface surrounding the device and is reflected outwardly and laterally away the from the light source after striking such underside surface. Preferably, the illumination source has a length that extends downwardly that is commensurate or greater than its width and may be in the form of a fluorescent tube. The illumination device is fully self righting when inverted on the surface of a body of water.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least one LED mounted to a printed circuit board, a reflector including at least one heat stake, and a mounting plate comprising at least one aperture for receiving the at least one heat stake. The at least one LED is positioned between the reflector and the mounting plate such that the at least one LED is held in position when the at least one heat stake is received within the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A headlamp unit for a vehicle has two LEDs, two sub-reflectors, a main reflector and a convex lens. The sub-reflector reflects light emitted by the LED and has a reflective surface and an opening. The reflective surface is a part of an ellipsoid of revolution having a first focus position located to the LED and a second focus position located on an upper side of an optical axis. The opening is formed on an upper portion of the sub-reflector so as to substantially coincide with a horizontal plane including the optical axis. The main reflector is disposed so as to be opposed to the sub-reflectors and reflects light reflected by the sub-reflectors. The convex lens forward outputs light reflected by the main reflector to present a desired light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp having a distance adjustment section that adjusts the distance between the lamp body and the reflector and includes an adjustment shaft, a gear member, and a receiving element. The adjustment shaft has a spherical end; the gear member includes a shaft portion that has the adjustment shaft therein, elastic pawls protruding from the shaft portion, and empty spaces defined by the elastic pawls to allow flexure of the elastic pawls toward the shaft portion; and the receiving element is formed on the back surface of the reflector. The gear member having the adjustment shaft is rotatably inserted in an insertion hole of the lamp body, the elastic pawls are engaged with the edge of the insertion hole to prevent the gear member from slipping out; and the spherical end of the adjustment shaft is engaged with the receiving element and prevented from rotating.

Abstract: A vehicle illumination lamp having a light-emitting element including an optical axis, a first reflection surface, a second reflection surface, and a third reflection surface. The third reflecting surface is formed on a plane intersecting the optical axis in such a manner as to include a first focal point and a second focal point of the first reflecting surface.

Abstract: A planar light source device (100) for a display device includes a light guide plate (120) and pluralities of light emitting diodes (110). The light guide plate has a light incident surface (121). The light emitting diodes are located in the vicinity of the light incident surface. Each light emitting diode has a light emission surface opposite to the light incident surface of the light guide plate, and has a diffraction grating (117) provided on the light emission surface for improving a range of divergence of light beams emitted therefrom.

Abstract: The back light module of LCD device of the present invention is to use the two ends of reflecting plate to roll up and cover light generating units and reaching the function of lamp reflector. Also, the problem of EMI (electric magnetic interference) can be overcome by covering a shell with an EMI protection function on the roll up ends and/or coating or covering the metal with an EMI protection function on one surface of the reflecting plate.

Abstract: A light guide plate includes at least one surface including a first region having relatively small surface roughness and a second region having relatively great surface roughness, which are adjacently formed. A boundary-blurring pattern composed of a plurality of surface roughness aspects is formed in a boundary part between the first region and the second region.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module. The backlight module includes a first plate, a second plate, a plurality of light sources and a third plate. The second plate connects to the first plate and forming a space between. The plurality of light sources is disposed in the space. The third plate is disposed outside the space, connects to the surface of the first plate and has a plurality of openings.

Abstract: In a backlight assembly and an LCD apparatus having the same, a lamp-fixing member includes a base substrate, a fixing clip protruded from a base substrate so as to fix a lamp and a fixing portion formed by partially cutting-away the base substrate. A mold frame includes a receiving portion for receiving the lamp-fixing member and the receiving portion includes a fixing protrusion inserted into the fixing portion. The fixing protrusion includes a supporting portion formed at an end of the fixing protrusion and coupled to the base substrate when the lamp-fixing member is slid. Accordingly, the backlight assembly may have an improved light efficiency and an enhanced assemblability.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a drive assembly and control system for making speed changes on the fly and for providing controlled acceleration and deceleration. A bowl receiving portion may be movable between a lowered position and a raised position with a power bowl lift mechanism provided to effect such movement. Advanced control features and special function modes may also be provided.

Abstract: A device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid is provided. The device can include a flow-through chamber having a first portion and a second portion, and a plurality of baffles provided within the second portion of the flow-through chamber. One or more of the plurality of baffles can be configured to be selectively movable into the first portion of the flow-through chamber to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream from each baffle moved into the first portion of the flow-through chamber.

Abstract: A torsion- and bending resistant boom formed of beams running the length of the structure, a set of pierced, transverse flanges arrayed along, and substantially perpendicular to, the length of the structure, a continuous longitudinal member running the length of the structure, piercing the flanges, and several further longitudinal members, outward of the first member. The longitudinal members are welded to the flanges. An elevatable mast assembly raises and lowers the boom, and has a mast and guides formed of hollow tubes, and rollers between the guides and the mast, the rollers transferring torque loading to the guides.

Abstract: A positioning and targeting apparatus is attached to a beam emitting source having a beam central axis. The apparatus has an attachment collar enabled for securement to the emitting source. A lateral supporting member is engaged with the attachment collar and extends in an axial direction. A radial supporting member is engaged with the lateral supporting member and terminates on the beam central axis. A pointer is, in turn, engaged with the radial supporting member and positioned along the beam central axis. The pointer provides at least one axially telescoping segment and a locking nut for fixing the telescoping segment at a selected telescoping position relative to a base segment of the pointer. The radial supporting member and the pointer are made of material invisible to the source's beam.

Abstract: The invention provides a method using matrix transformations of the three coordinate systems used in radiotherapy to correct for any deviation between a planned dosimetric treatment target and the actual location of the treatment target.

Abstract: A flexible container (10) has a base (12) that includes a bottom (20), side walls (22, 24, 26, 28) and an interior (30), the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests thereon, an upper panel portion (14), that is adapted to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member (60, 62). The upper panel is constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface (72) when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over. The upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion. A pair of handles (16, 18) may be secured to the base portion. The flat top and flat bottom allow for vertical stacking of the filled containers.

Abstract: The package generally includes at least one front and back panel joined at least partially together to define an interior accessible through an access opening. The interior is capable of storing and dispensing product and other objects or materials. Further, at least one web member can be joined to each of the front and back panel portions respectively to form at least two generally parallel chambers and/or channels that extend generally along at least a portion of the access opening. In one embodiment, each of the chambers includes a reservoir or storage portion and a closure portion in fluid communication such that either the reservoir portion or the closure portion are generally inflated or expanded to correspondingly close or open the access opening.

Abstract: A reclosable fastener assembly (10) for use in the manufacture of a plastic bag (30). The fastener assembly (10) includes a zipper (18) with a seal feature on a web flange (24) extending from an interlocking member (26) of a profile (28) of the zipper (18). The web flange (24) is bent at a lower portion of the web flange (24) upward to the interlocking member (26). At the lower portion, an interior face (32) of the web flange (24) is sealed to an opposite interior face (33) to form a flange seal (31). The bend (35) of the lower portion includes a weakness area (34) which, in concert with the flange seal (31), acts as a barrier and a tamper-evident feature. After the flange seal (31) is initially tom open, the weakness area (34) may be torn open to access the plastic bag (30). A method for making a reclosable plastic bag (30) is also disclosed.

Abstract: Packaging for receiving liquid, pasty, powdery, granular or solid material having tear-open means and sealed edges and made of a foil-shaped composite material. The foil-shaped composite material has multiple layers. At least one layer of the composite material does not have weakened areas. At least one layer of the composite material has weakened areas located in the packaging at least partly in the area of the filling space. The weakened areas are preferably a plurality of parallel individual cuts.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a static gas bearing provided upon a first object and configured to form a gas layer between the first object and a second object by use of gas supplied thereto, and to support the first object movably relative to the second object, a plurality of exhaust grooves provided upon the first object and configured to surround the static gas bearing, and a plurality of exhaust flowpassages provided through the first object, connecting to a respective one of the plurality of exhaust grooves, and configured to exhaust gas from a respective one of the plurality of exhaust grooves.

Abstract: An adjustable bearing composed of top plate, top seat, ball hinge, stud, locking nut, stud seat and locking screw, the adjustable bearing of the invention can be steplessly adjusted vertically and horizontally, making the installation, replacement and adjustment more convenient, it has the special feature of low compression deformation, high precision, low cost and maintenance-free.

Abstract: A combined bearing includes a main body (10) and a mating member (30). The main body is generally cylindrical, with an axial hole (16) and a cutout (18) defined therein. The cutout is generally semi-cylindrical and spans from an outer surface (14) of the main body to the axial hole of the main body. The mating member has a same configuration as the cutout of the main body and can be inserted into the cutout to provide a complete cylinder having the axial hole therein. The main body and the mating member are made of different materials, one is metal alloy which is capable of impregnating lubricant oil therein, the other is ceramic having high hardness. Thus, the combined bearing may combine the advantages of an oil impregnated bearing and the advantages of a ceramic bearing.