Abstract: A recording apparatus controlling amount of ink discharge due to variations of a recording head. The recording head is provided with a reference voltage source for setting an output voltage of a head drive power source so as to provide a characteristic of voltage from the reference voltage source. A head drive power source circuit provided on the recording apparatus changes voltage of a head drive by comparing the reference voltage and output voltage from the power source circuit.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper-carrying belt for carrying paper, drive unit for driving the paper-carrying belt, a scale provided on the paper-carrying belt that indicates position information and that partially has a scale seam portion, position-detection unit for reading the position information from the scale, and control unit for generating position information from an output of the position-detection means and controlling the drive means based on the position information in order to drive and control the paper-carrying belt. A first sensor and a second sensor for reading the position information from the scale are provided as the position-detection means, and the first sensor and the second sensor are provided in order to be separated by a distance which is more than or equal to a gap width of the scale seam.

Abstract: A printhead tile for use in a printing system, the printhead tile comprising: a printhead integrated circuit including an array of ink nozzles; a channel layer provided adjacent the printhead integrated circuit, the channel layer provided with a plurality of channel layer slots; an upper layer provided adjacent the channel layer, the upper layer provided with an array of upper layer holes on a first side, and an array of upper layer channels on a second side, at least some of the upper layer holes in fluid communication with at least some of the upper layer channels, and at least some of the upper layer holes aligned with a channel layer slot; a middle layer provided adjacent the upper layer, the middle layer provided with a plurality of middle layer holes, at least some of the middle layer holes aligned with at least some of the upper layer channels; and, a lower layer provided adjacent the middle layer, the lower layer provided with an array of inlet holes on a first side, and an array of lower layer channe

Abstract: A printer is disclosed that has: (a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having a pagewidth printhead and a plurality of nozzles located along the printhead for delivering ink onto print media as it is transported past the printhead, and (b) a capping mechanism associated with the printhead. The capping mechanism comprises (i) a carrier positioned adjacent the printhead and having a longitudinal length corresponding substantially to that of the printhead, (ii) a longitudinally extending capping member pivotally mounted to the carrier and having a longitudinal length corresponding substantially to that of the printhead, and (iii) an actuating mechanism arranged to effect pivoting of the capping member from a non-capping first position to a second position at which the capping member is located in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead. Also disclosed is a printer in which the carrier of the capping mechanism incorporates a purging chamber into which material may be purged from the printhead nozzles.

Abstract: A printer is disclosed which comprises: (a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having two opposed pagewidth printheads and a plurality of nozzles located along each of the printheads for delivering ink onto print media as it is transported past the printheads, and (b) a capping mechanism having (i) a capping member located adjacent the printheads and having a length corresponding substantially to that of the printheads, (ii) a first actuating mechanism arranged to effect relative movement of the printheads from a printing first position to a spaced-apart second position and (iii) a second actuating mechanism arranged to interpose the capping member between the printheads to effect nozzle capping engagement of the two printheads when the printheads are in the second position.

Abstract: An inkjet printer is provided comprising a chassis, a pagewidth printhead operatively mounted on the chassis and a capping assembly. The capping assembly comprises a base structure mounted on the chassis, a static solenoid mounted on the base structure, a support member reciprocally movable between an operative position and an inoperative position, and a printhead capping member mounted directly on the support member. The support member is actuated by the solenoid and the capping member arranged such that when the support member is in the operative position, the capping member caps the printhead and when the support member is in the inoperative position, the capping member is disengaged from the printhead. The base structure and the solenoid areelongate and substantially coextensive with printhead.

Abstract: An ink jet printer having an improved print head cleaning apparatus includes an ink cartridge provided with a print head on a lower portion thereof and performs a linear reciprocating movement in a predetermined direction by means of a carriage. A housing is disposed below a lower side of the carriage. A wiper is provided in the housing and cleans the print head in contact with the print head. A wiper variable position unit moves the wiper to change a contact position between the print head and the wiper.

Abstract: In a case where a home position of a carriage and a maintenance position are set on the same side while a wiper is taken as a border, when the carriage at the home position moves for performing recording on a recording medium, a cam is driven so as to cause a release section to move the wiper from a wiping position to a receded position before the carriage moves. Thereafter, movement of the carriage is started. When wiping of a recording head by means of the wiper is not required, by means of returning the wiper to the receded position in advance, unnecessary contact between the wiper and the recording head can be prevented.

Abstract: A printhead assembly includes an ink storage and distribution assembly connectable to an ink supply. An elongate printhead integrated circuit is mounted on the ink storage and distribution assembly to receive ink therefrom. A housing is positioned on the ink storage and distribution assembly. A pair of busbars is mounted on the housing. A tape automated bonding strip is connected between each busbar and the printhead integrated circuit to provide power and control signals to the printhead integrated circuit.

Abstract: A printhead assembly is provided, comprising at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, and a support member supporting the at least two printhead integrated circuits, and a casing in which the at least one printhead module is removably mounted. The support member has at least one longitudinally extending channel for carrying the printing fluid for the printhead integrated circuits, and at least one fluid connector is provided to connect at least one printing fluid delivery hose from a printing fluid supply to the at least one channel at at least one longitudinal end of the at least one printhead module.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board (15) has one end portion (15a) soldered to a connection terminal row of a side surface (13e) of an ink-jet recording head (13), and extends upwardly from the ink jet recording head (13). The flexible circuit board (15) is bent at a midpoint at substantially right angles in the longitudinal direction of the flexible circuit board (15) to form a crease portion (15c). A forward end of the board (15) extends leftward, and is then folded back by 180 degrees to form a crease portion (15d). The forward end thereof extends rightward, and the forward end portion (15b) is soldered to a terminal row disposed on the back side of a COB substrate (24). A sheet-like double-faced tape having a drum-like cut-out shape is affixed to the crease portion (15c) in advance. When the flexible circuit board is folded along a crease line, the base material of the flexible printed wiring board at the cut-out part is adhered to the doubled-faced tape.

Abstract: A printer provided with a micro-electro-mechanical printhead for producing wallpaper, the printer comprising: a micro-electro-mechanical printhead extending at least the width of a media web; drive means to drive the media web past the printhead; at least one processor to receive and process a selected wallpaper pattern and to control printing of the wallpaper pattern, by the printhead, on the media web; the printhead including of a plurality of printhead tiles arranged along the length of the printhead; a fluid channel member adjacent the printhead; each printhead tile including a series of micro-electro-mechanical nozzle arrangements, each nozzle arrangement in fluid communication with the fluid channel member; and, each nozzle arrangement comprising: a nozzle chamber for holding fluid; a lever arm for forcing at least part of the fluid from the nozzle chamber; an actuator beam for distorting the lever arm; and, at least one electrode for receiving an electrical current that heats and expands the actuator b

Abstract: A printhead for an inkjet printer comprises a substrate. A drive circuitry layer is positioned on the substrate. A plurality of micro-electromechanical ink ejection assemblies is formed on the substrate. Each ink ejection assembly includes a nozzle chamber structure that defines a nozzle chamber into which ink can be fed and an ink ejection port, in fluid communication with the nozzle chamber, through which ink can be ejected. A micro-electromechanical actuator is connected to the drive circuitry and is reciprocally displaceable towards and away from the substrate on receipt of an electrical signal from the drive circuitry. An ink ejecting member is positioned in the nozzle chamber and is reciprocally displaceable to eject ink from the ink ejection port. A lever mechanism is interposed between the actuator and the ink ejecting member to transfer reciprocal motion of the actuator to the ink ejecting member.

Abstract: An ink jet head ejects ink as ink droplets through application of an electrostatic force to the ink. The ink jet head includes ejection portions provided with ejection electrodes for applying the electrostatic force to the ink and a shield electrode formed between adjacent ejection portions of the ejection portions for preventing electric field interference from occurring between adjacent ejection electrodes of the adjacent ejection portions, wherein the following formula (1) is satisfied, Y?5×Va (1), where Va [V] is a drive voltage applied to the ejection electrodes, and Y [?m] is an arrangement interval between the adjacent ejection portions. An ink jet recording device records an image corresponding to image data on a recording medium using the ink jet head. An ink jet plate making apparatus forms an image on a printing substrate as the recording medium using the ink jet recording device to make a printing plate.

Abstract: An ink jet printhead which has a plurality of nozzles 3 and a chamber 7 corresponding to each nozzle respectively. A heater element 10 disposed in each bubble forming chamber 7 to heat printing fluid 11 to a temperature above its boiling point to form a vapour bubble 12 that causes the ejection of a drop 16 of the printing fluid through an ejection aperture 5 in each nozzle 3. The heater element is a suspended beam mounted at its respective ends to laterally opposing portions of the chamber. A suspended beam heater element mounted to opposing sides of the chamber forms a symmetrical bubble. This provides better control of the pressure pulse generated which in turn gives a more predictable trajectory for the ejected drop.

Abstract: A multi-headed ink-jet system adapted to eject encapsulated liquids is provided, which includes a plurality of concentric piezoelectric members. Each concentric piezoelectric member has a chamber configured to carry a liquid therethrough, and each concentric piezoelectric member is in liquid communication with an exit port provided in a concentric orifice. When each concentric piezoelectric member is actuated, a liquid contained in its chamber is moved near or through the concentric orifice. The plurality of concentric piezoelectric members cooperate to control the ejection of liquids through the concentric orifice to permit one liquid to be encapsulated by another liquid to form an encapsulated droplet. A method of operating a multi-headed ink-jet system adapted to eject encapsulated liquids.

Abstract: A print position adjusting method capable of executing dot adjust value calculation processing in ways that can meet diversified user needs of recent years, and a printing system that can realize the print position adjusting method are provided. Multiple kinds of dot adjust value calculation processing capable of acquiring an adjust value for aligning print positions are prepared, so that the user can select a desired one. With this arrangement, the user can execute the desired dot adjust value calculation processing as necessary.

Abstract: An inkjet printing mechanism includes an elongate chassis that spans a print area. An elongate ink distribution assembly is mounted on and extends a length of the chassis. The assembly has an inlet side, an outlet side, a plurality of ink paths that converge laterally to a longitudinally extending central region and a plurality of printhead chip mounting formations in fluid communication with the ink paths. A plurality of printhead chips is mounted in respective mounting formations to receive ink from the ink paths. An elongate platen assembly is mounted on the chassis such that the platen assembly spans the print area. A rotating mechanism rotates the platen assembly with respect to the chassis. A lateral displacement mechanism displaces the body towards and away from the printhead chips.

Abstract: A circuit board (8) having a storage means and electrodes capable of being connected to an external circuit is disposed on a side wall (5) of a container body 1 making up an ink cartridge on a side where an ink supply port (4) is formed. A positioning recessed portion (7) is formed which is open on the ink supply port (4) side and is adapted to engage a protruding portion (25) formed on a side of the recording apparatus.

Abstract: A printer cartridge for an inkjet printer including an ink storage reservoir; a printhead in communication with said ink storage reservoir; a refill port in communication with the ink storage reservoir and arranged to receive refill ink for replenishing the ink storage reservoir; and an integrated circuit assembly arranged to store information relating to the properties of at least one of the refill ink and the ink stored in the ink storage reservoir.

Abstract: An array inkjet head includes a body in which a space for accommodating ink is formed. A nozzle unit is formed on the body, and ejects ink from the body. The length of the nozzle unit substantially corresponds to the width of printing paper in a main scanning direction. A plurality of star wheels are rotatably disposed in the body in the main scanning direction proximal an exit end of the nozzle unit. A portion of the plurality of star wheels protrudes from the body.

Abstract: The invention teaches placing labels over air diffusion vents on inkjet printheads depending upon a content of the inkjet printhead. In one embodiment, the inkjet printhead contains one or three inks in its interior and has three air diffusion vents in a lid that fluidly communicate with the interior. If the interior has one ink, a label covers the entirety of two of the three air diffusion vents to substantially prevent the two air diffusion vents from communicating with atmosphere. If the interior has three inks, a label only covers a portion of each of the three air diffusion vents and allows each to fluidly communicate with atmosphere. In this manner, single or tri-color inkjet printhead manufacturing can occur with a single lid having a multiplicity of label placement positions. The labels can have similar dimensions, dissimilar length dimensions or other.

Abstract: An inkjet printer includes a chassis. A pagewidth printhead assembly is mounted on the chassis and defines a pagewidth printing zone through which sheets of print media are fed. A media tray is mounted on the chassis, upstream of the printhead assembly. The media tray includes a guide arrangement in which sheets of print media can be retained. An ink connector arrangement is positioned on the media tray to permit an ink cartridge to be engaged with the printer adjacent the guide arrangement. A feed means is mounted on the chassis, interposed between the media tray and the printhead assembly and configured to feed sheets of print media through the printing zone.

Abstract: A blocking apparatus for positioning in front of a person's face, the apparatus in certain aspects having a front member disposable in front of a person's face, the front member having two spaced-apart ends, two tab members, each tab member projecting from one of the two spaced-apart ends of the front member, each tab member disposable at an angle to the front member and each tab member permanently attachable to another item or, in certain aspects, the front member releasably attachable to another item, and the front member sized and shaped for blocking, e.g. snow, rain, moisture and/or light on a portion of a person's face and/or eyes.

Abstract: Describes a multifocal optical article, e.g., an ophthalmic article such as a lens, in which the article includes (1) a rigid optical substrate, e.g., a transparent polymeric substrate, such as a thermoset or thermoplastic substrate, adapted to possess at least one light influencing property on at least a portion of at least one surface of the substrate, e.g., a photochromic and/or polarizing layer, and (2) a multifocal layer of an optical quality material on said substrate having the light influencing property. Describes also the aforedescribed optical article having an abrasion-resistant coating on the multifocal layer, e.g., an abrasion-resistant coating comprising an organo silane. A method for preparing the multifocal optical article comprising curing optical quality material between a multifocal mold and a preform comprising an optical substrate possessing the light influencing property is also described.

Abstract: A system for approximating flux density of light on a human retina. A housing has an opening allowing light to pass to inside the housing. A baffle coupled to the housing replicates a facial cutoff function response for the light inside the housing. Two detectors are positioned to detect the light inside the housing. One detector produces a photopic spectral response function of the light inside the housing that approximately replicates a spectral response of the foveal cones in the retina. Another detector produces a scotopic spectral response function of the light inside the housing that approximately replicates a spectral response of rods in the retina. A processor coupled to the detectors calculates a mesopic flux density of the light inside the housing based on the photopic and scotopic spectral response functions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for examining the eye, preferably the fundus of the eye, by an optical system and electronic sensors for image recording in different imaging scales. In the device according to the invention, at least two image recording sensors with different shape factors are swivelably arranged in the imaging plane of the device. These image recording sensors have optically active surfaces of different geometric sizes, an approximately identical number of pixels and preferably the same electronic control and evaluation. The invention described herein requires no additional objectives and the optical adjustment is limited to an individual rigid objective. An exact alignment of the image recording sensors in the imaging plane and manufacturing tolerances can be compensated by adapting the image section by means of software. It is particularly advantageous that the imaging scale is influenced without changing the optical parameters of the system.

Abstract: An ophthalmic photographic apparatus includes an illumination optical system for illuminating an eye fundus and a photographing optical system for photographing an image of the illuminated eye fundus. The ophthalmic photographic apparatus includes a first aperture stop, a second aperture stop having an outside diameter that is smaller than that of the first aperture stop, a third aperture stop that transmits more light than the first aperture stop, and means for selectively inserting the first to third aperture stops into the optical path of the illumination optical system. The ophthalmic photographic apparatus does not have a complicated structure, but can be readily used in the various photographing modes.

Abstract: The present eye activity monitoring system includes a monitoring apparatus for acquiring the eye image of a user in a closed eye state and an image-processing apparatus for generating an alarm signal based on the eye image. The monitoring apparatus includes an eye mask, an image-sensing unit positioned on the eye mask, a control circuit electrically connected to the image-sensing unit, a transmitting module electrically connected to the control circuit, an antenna electrically connected to the transmitting module and at least on power supply positioned on the eye mask. The image-processing apparatus has a receiving module and an image-processing module. The image-processing module judges the eye status according to the acquired feature of the eye image, and sends a warning alarm to trigger the warning device when an abnormal event occurs.

Abstract: An eye fundus photographing system, wherein a three-dimensional moving picture is photographed and displayed in eye fundus of infrared fluorescent photographing.

Abstract: In order to accurately align an eye examining portion with the center of the pupil, (a) the interval d between illumination light source images PL and PR is an interval obtained when the operation distance has been properly position-aligned by other alignment means. (b) shows an interval d1 in a state in which the operation distance is longer than to a proper position, and (c) shows an interval d2 in a state in which the operation distance is shorter than the proper position. Even if the operation distance fluctuates when position alignment is effected with the center of the pupil, whereby the interval becomes d1 and d2 as shown in (b) and (c), a measuring portion is moved in front to rear direction and is made coincident with the reference interval d, as shown in (a), whereby a proper operation distance is obtained.

Abstract: A method of screening for retinal disease including directing a first light at a first portion of the retina, directing a second light at a second portion of the retina, measuring a first pupillary response of the eye as a result of the first light and a second pupillary response as a result of the second light, and generating an indication of a severity level of the retinal disease using the first pupillary response and the second pupillary response. Also, an apparatus that implements this method including a light source for directing a first light at a first retinal portion and a second light at a second retinal portion, a pupil measuring device for measuring the pupillary response of the eye as a result of the first light and second light, a processor in electronic communication with the pupil measuring device, and a memory in electronic communication with the processor.

Abstract: A polarization splitter includes first and second glass members, and a polarization splitting layer and an adhesive layer arranged between the first and second glass members, wherein the polarization splitter satisfies ?2×E<6000000 and K>0.5, where ? is a coefficient of linear expansion of the first and second glass members (10?7/K), E is a Young's modulus of the first and second glass members (108 N/mm2), and K is a photoelastic constant of the first and second glass members (nm/mm·mm2/N).

Abstract: An information handling system projector cooling fan runs for a variably defined time after its lamp is turned off in order to adequately cool the projector without running the cooling fan for an excessive cool down period. In one embodiment, the cooling fan runs after lamp shut down until one or more thermocouples detects a predetermined temperature associated with the projector. In an alternative embodiment, fan cool down time varies based on the length of time the lamp was on before shutdown. The cool down thermal gradient is selectable between a convenience mode, in which an increased cooling gradient allows quicker cooling fan shut down, and a long-life mode, in which a decreased cooling gradient preserves lamp life.

Abstract: An image projecting apparatus including a base, a ballast unit disposed on a top of the base, a display device disposed adjacent to the ballast unit, a cooling fan disposed on the base and introducing external air to the ballast unit, and a guide duct in communication with the ballast unit, guiding the external air blown by the cooling fan to the display device. Thus cooling down of heat generating units such as a lamp unit, a ballast unit, a colorwheel unit, etc., with a minimized number of fans is provided while reducing noise generated therefrom and increasing cooling efficiency.

Abstract: A display device has plural light emitting elements disposed in line, a first optical system to diverge light emitted from the light emitting elements, and a second optical system to converge the light passing through the first optical system. The first optical system is rotatable by a rotating unit which a control unit controls. The control unit also controls lighting-on and lighting-off of the light emitting elements in sync with rotary movement of the first optical system and according to image information to be displayed, thereby the second optical system converging the light to produce the image information.

Abstract: A portable device comprising a body, at least one wall of the body being of a translucent material and having an outer surface, an inner surface and an outer peripheral edge surface. The outer surface is coated with a first non-translucent material, there being a plurality of outer openings in the first non-translucent material to form a plurality of control indications. The inner surface is coated with a second non-translucent material, there being at least one inner opening in the second non-translucent material for at least one light source. The first non-translucent coating and the second non-translucent coating cause internal reflection within the at least one wall except for the outer openings and the outer peripheral edge through which light from the at least one light source is able to pass.

Abstract: Multiplicities of red LED cell(s), green LED cell(s), and blue LED cell(s) are arrayed in two dimensions on a single light source substrate so as to form LED plane light source(s). First lens array(s) and second lens array(s) are disposed on side(s) of the LED plane light source(s) from which light exits. Respective lens array(s) may be provided with plurality or pluralities of lenses opposing LED cell(s). Light irradiated from LED cell(s) is, by action of respective lens(es) of first lens array(s), separately collected and is thereafter, by action of respective lens(es) of second lens array(s), separately magnified; and light exiting therefrom is combined in mutually superposed fashion at irradiation surface(s). Furthermore, respective LED cell(s) is/are made to undergo timed lighting by color. Image(s) formed by reflective liquid crystal(s) and/or DMD(s) is/are switched in conformity to such timed lighting and such image(s) is/are projected onto screen(s).

Abstract: An optical projection device including an illumination system, a reflective light valve and a projection lens is provided. The adjustable reflection sheet is disposed behind the adjustable rod integrator along the light transmission path of the light beam. In addition, the reflective light valve is disposed behind the adjustable reflection sheet along the light transmission path of the light beam. The adjustable rod integrator can shift the light transmission path of the light beam so as to be incident to the reflective light valve. Moreover, the projection lens is disposed behind the reflective light valve along the light transmission path of the light beam. The adjustable reflection sheet can shift the light transmission path of the light beam so as to pass through the stopper of the projection lens.

Abstract: There is disclosed a projection optical system which is capable of moving a projected image within a predetermined region (effective projection region). The projection optical system, which projects an image of an object surface in the effective projection region of a predetermined image surface comprises two or more optical systems, among which a first optical system on the object surface side comprises a zoom portion which zooms the projected image. The projection optical system further comprises one or more rotatable members which rotate around the position of an exit pupil of the first optical system or its vicinity. In addition, by rotating the one or more rotatable members, the projected image is moved within the effective projection region.

Abstract: A projector is equipped with: a light emitting diode for emitting light; an image display element to which the light emitted from the light emitting diode is incident and which modulates the incident light and emits the light as image light; and an ultraviolet light incidence preventing member disposed between the light emitting diode and the image display element for preventing ultraviolet light from being incident to the image display element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated glass for vehicles exerting the functions that are difficult to be made compatible in combinations such as (1) a shade band in an interlayer and an optical device such as a CCD camera, (2) a heat shielding interlayer and an optical device, and (3) a heat shielding interlayer and a combiner. In this laminated glass for vehicles, the interlayer includes a first region and a second region that is either enclosed by the first region or formed by partially recessing an edge portion of the first region. The first region is provided with a light reducing function that imparts a light transmittance loss at least of visible light, and in the second region, the interlayer has a light transmittance loss of visible light that is smaller than that in the first region.

Abstract: An interior mirror (01) for a motor vehicle having a carrier arm (06) which can be mounted in the vehicle and having an adjustment mechanism (04) which is adjustably mounted on the carrying arm (06), whereby a wedge mirror glass (03) is directly or indirectly mounted on the adjustment mechanism (04) and whereby the wedge mirror glass (03) is adjustable between a normal position and an anti-glare position by operation of the adjustment mechanism (04) and whereby a drive mechanism (05) is provided for operation of the adjustment mechanism (04). At least one elastic tension element (31) is provided in the interior mirror (01); with this tension element, the adjustment mechanism (04) is put under elastic tension in the normal position and/or in the anti-glare position.

Abstract: A light filtering apparatus includes a first dispersion device, a spatial filter and a second dispersion device. The first dispersion device is arranged to cause spatial dispersion of an incident light beam as a function of its frequency. The spatial filter is arranged to filter the dispersed light beam so as to produce a spatially filtered resultant beam. The second dispersion device is arranged to recombine the dispersed and filtered light beam so as to produce an output light beam having a substantially similar spectrum at any position within the output beam cross-section.

Abstract: An illumination optical system includes a light source and an optical member disposed in a direction of irradiation of light from the light source. The optical member is made of a particle-containing material with particles having a particle size smaller than 1 ?m contained in a base material made of a resin material.

Abstract: The Automatic Base-Mounted Container Illuminator is a new and improved illumination device for use and attachment on the base of a liquid container. The Illuminator attaches to the container due to a high level of friction between the outer surface of the container and the outer surface of the Illuminator's liquid-proof coating. The Illuminator contains a power source and a light source. The power source and light source are connected by an electrical switch mechanism so that when the liquid container and attached Illuminator are lifted from a standing position the circuit is completed until the container is placed back onto its base in a standing position. When the Illuminator is engaged the liquid and the bottle itself become illuminated. This effect is useful for advertising and attracting business, and it is pleasing to the eyes of nearby observers. Thus, the Illuminator can be simultaneously used as an advertising agent and a visual stimulant.

Abstract: An adjustable illuminating lamp for an aquarium that mainly has an illuminating main body for receiving a lamp pipe. The illuminating main body is provided on its two lateral ends each with an extendible rod. The extendible rods can be adjusted in their distances from the illuminating main body, and the end of each extendible rod is provided with a clamping means to clamp on either of the lateral sides of the aquarium.

Abstract: A safer and more decorative bench system comprising a plurality of ends, a seat supported by the ends, and a lighting system for providing illumination is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle barrier arranged for moving from a first position that permits a vehicle to move past the vehicle barrier to a second position that prevents a vehicle from moving past the vehicle barrier, and a light mounted on the vehicle barrier that moves with the vehicle barrier, wherein when the vehicle is in the first position the light is illuminated in a first color (e.g., green) and in the second position the light is illuminated in a second color (e.g., red).

Abstract: A backlight unit that includes: an outer container; a curved fluorescent lamp that is contained in the outer container and includes two electrodes and a glass bulb that has (i) a folded portion and (ii) two straight portions that extend in parallel with each other from the folded portion, and the two electrodes being respectively attached to two ends of the glass bulb; and an inverter operable to supply power for lighting to the curved fluorescent lamp. The inverter is disposed outside the outer container, and the curved fluorescent lamp is arranged so that the electrodes are at low positions and the folded portion is at a high position in the outer container when the backlight unit is erected vertically in use.