Abstract: A chuck includes an annular ring portion, a first engaging portion which extends along a central axis of the annular ring portion and which engages with the first tube joint member, and a second engaging portion which extends from the annular ring portion along the central axis of the annular ring portion and which elastically engages with a second tube joint member. A-three-dimensionally shaped portion, which is an end of the second engaging portion, includes a pair of expanded portions on a metal plate. The annular ring portion is formed by rounding the metal plate with both ends, which are not fixed to one another so that both ends are displaceable circumferentially.

Abstract: A picking tool employs a changeable end effector having first and second operative portions. A changing member allows selection of the first or the second portions for deployment during picking, such that the picking tool can be changed to different configurations of end effectors for varied uses. The changing member provides a locked position where the end effector is locked onto the picking tool for use and an unlocked position whereby the end effector may be removed and repositioned to present a different portion for operative use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container, in particular, a roll-on, roll-off container, for use with a truck equipped to transport the carrier, such as a hoist truck. The container includes a connector member, more specifically a hook-receiving member which is vertically adjustable in relation to a ground surface in order to accommodate trucks having container retrieving hoist mechanisms with a hook or other element of differing minimum heights which manipulates the container through the connector member.

Abstract: Gravity-actuated device for retrieving various types of objects from various ground surfaces. The device has a single retrieval arm pivotably mounted on a slender frame. Gripping elements on the end of the retrieval arm allow the operator to grip a variety of objects, including soft flexible objects, such as a glove, rigid slender objects, such as an arrow, or objects having a loop or strap, such as a thermos bottle. The device is suspended from above to retrieve the object and collapses to a slender compact configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A long ornament member W1 has an attaching portion 1 and an ornamental portion 3 constituted by vulcanized rubber integrally formed on a surface of the attaching portion 1. The ornamental portion 3 has a surface roughened by plural microcapsules thermally expanded therein, plural concave portions 6a outwardly opened in the microcapsules 6 that burst on or in the vicinity of the ornamental portion 3, and plural projection portions 6b constituted by outwardly swelling the microcapsules 6 expanded in the vicinity of the surface. At least one of plural convex ridges and plural concave grooves are formed on the surface of the ornamental portion 3, the convex ridges extending along at least one of a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction that crosses the longitudinal direction, the concave grooves extending along at least one of the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction.

Abstract: A bulkhead assembly for a vehicle such as, for example, a van or truck comprises a first panel adjacent and substantially perpendicular to a street-side wall of the vehicle, a second panel adjacent and substantially perpendicular to a curb-side wall of the vehicle, and a door panel disposed between the first and second panels, the door being hingedly attached to one of the first and second panels, wherein the panels are formed from a polymer material. In one embodiment, the panel adjacent the street-side wall of the vehicle (i.e., the driver-side panel) defines a cavity extending rearwardly into the cargo area, the cavity being sized (in terms of the cavity's width) to accommodate the seat-back of the driver's seat.

Abstract: A housing with an opening, a handle for the container, a door, and a locking and releasing mechanism for the handle. The door opens or closes the opening in the housing according to the rest position and position of the handle. The handle is articulated on the housing and can be displaced to a retracted rest position and to a deployed position of use. The mechanism includes a first part disposed on the housing and a second part disposed on the handle, wherein the first or second part is arranged on the housing. One of the first and second parts includes as a control track, and the other includes a control pin engaging in the control track. The mechanism includes a third part that includes a lever movably journaled on the housing. The door is journaled for movement in a pivot shaft on the housing and, in its open position, is subjected to a closing force in the direction of its closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle filing cabinet disposed between the floor of a vehicle's cab and seat for supporting the seat and for the secured storage and easy retrieval of files, other paperwork, objects and utensils.

Abstract: A portable cargo container and cover system includes a container portion for stowing cargo in a vehicle cargo area, a cover portion for concealing cargo from view in the cargo area, and an attachment means for removably attaching the system to the cargo area. When the system is removed from the vehicle cargo area, cargo stowed in the container portion can be manually transported in the container portion outside the vehicle.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for use on a vehicle bed can have a multilayer construction. The multilayer tonneau cover can include an upper layer and a reinforcing layer. The tonneau cover can also have a lower layer. The reinforcing layer can include a reinforcing beam to reduce the potential for cracking of the upper layer. The reinforcing beam can be elongate and non-intersecting along its path.

Abstract: A body part including a surface having a fluid flow thereover. The body part also includes flocking coupled to at least a portion of the surface that adjusts an aerodynamic characteristic relative to the surface that is devoid of the flocking.

Abstract: An improved device for the reduction of aerodynamic drag and for improved performance of multiple component vehicles by reducing the pressure on the front face of the trailing vehicle or vehicle component by controlling the flow in the gap between the leading vehicle component and the trailing vehicle component. An improved device for generating a reduction in the drag force on a bluff face object moving through air. The device consist of the application of a plurality of forward extending surfaces that are positioned adjacent to one another on the forward facing surface of a bluff face object and are aligned parallel to the object center line and perpendicular to the local flow direction. The reduction in drag force results from the summation of a plurality of local reductions in drag force generated by the interaction of vortex structures emanating from the leading edges of the plurality of forward extending surfaces with the forward facing surface of a blunt face object.

Abstract: To easily attach a protector to a vehicle body panel and to prevent the protector from being shifted after securing the protector to a vehicle body by absorbing an error in position between clips provided on the protector and locking holes formed in the vehicle body panel. Two clips being locked on a vehicle body are integrally formed on a wall of a protector for sheathing a wire harness. The clips have locking pawls disposed on the opposite lateral sides of the clips. The locking pawls are inserted into locking holes in a vehicle body panel so that the locking pawls engage the peripheral edges of the opposed sides of the locking holes, thereby securing the protector to the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: A convertible seat to accommodate an aircraft passenger. The seat includes a frame, a sitting portion borne by the frame, a back, and a jointed footrest along the transverse edge of the sitting portion. The seat can change from a so-called seated position in which the back forms an angle with the sitting portion and its base is close to the rear transverse edge of the sitting portion to a so-called lying-down position in which it has a more or less level surface intended to accommodate a passenger in the lying down position. The frame is a fixed frame. At most two of the elements of the whole constituted by the sitting portion, the back, and the footrest form the more or less level surface of the seat in lying-down position. At least one additional berth is provided to cooperate with the sitting portion and/or the back and/or the footrest to form the more or less level surface intended to accommodate a passenger in the lying-down position.

Abstract: A bicycle seat post and clamp for mounting in the seat tube of a bicycle frame and clamping to the bicycle seat rails. The seat post has a straight section to insert into the seat tube and a preferably toroidal section that is clamped by the clamp. The clamp includes a cradle with hooks at opposing ends that extend around seat rails, and a strap with hooks at opposing ends to extend around the seat rails in the opposing direction. A screw extends between two legs making up the strap for tightening the strap, thereby decreasing the size of the opening formed by the clamp, thus clamping the clamp to the seat post and the seat rails.

Abstract: A motorcycle driver backrest has a pair of struts that support a backrest pad and are positioned on opposite sides of a motorcycle, where they are pivotally supported on brackets on the motorcycle. The struts have pivot assemblies that attach to the brackets that permit the backrest to be moved from a stopped working position for supporting a back of a motorcycle rider, to a forwardly folded position. The pivot assemblies are locked onto the brackets with latch dogs, and the latch dogs in turn are moveable between latched and unlatched positions with a hand actuator disc accessible from the exterior of the pivot assemblies. When the latch dog is in an unlatched position, the struts can be sprung apart for removal from the brackets.

Abstract: A reclining element includes a pivotal backrest, a headrest, which is coupled in an articulated manner thereto, and optionally a footrest. These pivotal parts can be displaced by an electromotive adjusting device. The reclining element is so configured as to eliminate the need for the link lever fastened to the pivot shaft, whereby the forces required for adjusting can be transmitted by an appropriate kinematic system to the footrest or backrest. In order to raise the backrest, an articulated lever (20) is used, which is provided in the form of a toggle lever and which is connected to the adjusting element. A lever (20a) of the articulated lever (20) is coupled to the adjusting element (18). The other lever (20b) is coupled to the backrest (11) so that when the adjusting element travels out of the end position, the joint (21) executes a guided linear movement and a rotational movement that leads to a blocking of the articulated lever (20) in a particular blocking position.

Abstract: Head restraint supporting structure of the present invention is such that a head restraint bracket supporting a head restraint is secured to a seat back frame, a stay of the head restraint being inserted into the head restraint bracket. Wherein the head restraint bracket is formed into a tubular shape by joining two end portions of a plate material having been bent, and is secured to the front face of the seat back frame so that junction between the two end portions abuts against the seat back frame. A reinforcement structure is formed at the upper end of the junction. This reinforcement structure prevents the upper end of the junction from being opened by a load being applied to the head restraint, thereby allowing the head restraint 9 to restrain reliably the rearward movement of occupant's head and hence to reliably protect the occupant's neck.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a liner from a plurality of longitudinal sections of flexible material having longitudinal edges adapted to be joined one to another to form the liner includes a path means along which the longitudinal sections of flexible material can be conveyed in a laterally reduced condition, an assembly zone at which the longitudinal edges can be joined together to form the liner, and a guide structure about which the flexible material can turn upon exiting from the path means to provide an inner section and an outer section turned back with respect to the inner section. The guide structure presents a guide, surface over which the longitudinal sections of flexible material can pass, the surface being configured to facilitate spreading of each longitudinal section from the laterally reduced condition.

Abstract: A multiple directional wheel includes a frame having a central hub rotatable about a main axis, a plurality of roller supports radially spaced from the central hub, and a plurality of rollers evenly spaced around the circumference of the wheel and rotatably mounted on the roller supports. The rollers are preferably rotatable about a corresponding plurality of roller axes aligned in the plane of the wheel and transverse to the main axis. Preferably, the frame is integrally formed in a first molding process and the rollers are formed in place on the wheel about the roller supports in a separate process. In another embodiment there is disclosed a multiple directional wheel including a pair of opposed, separately integrally-formed first and second frames.

Abstract: A turn control system is provided having four wheels and a steering wheel that controls the vehicle steering. A steering wheel angle sensor senses an angle of rotation of the steering wheel. An acceleration sensing device senses an acceleration demand. A wheel speed sensing device senses a wheel speed for each of the four wheels. A turn control activation switch enables the turn control system and shifts a vehicle transmission to one of a low or reverse operating gear. A brake control module calculates a target vehicle speed, a vehicle turning geometry, and target wheel speeds. A braking torque command signal is generated for modulating the brake torque. An engine torque command signal is generated for modulating an engine torque for producing the target vehicle speed. A respective additional braking torque is applied to at least one of the wheels for reducing the vehicle turning radius while maintaining the vehicle target speed.

Abstract: A modular laboratory cabinet assembly consists of a pair of identical housing end units arranged in an inverted spaced apart relations to each other, and at least a pair of identical base housing modules arranged in an inverted side by side relations to each other and interposed between the housing end units.

Abstract: A corner cabinet has a rectangular interior accessible through a door opening. A support column with a vertical swivel axis is arranged in the interior for supporting at least one essentially semi-circular shelf. The shelf is movable from an interior position into an exterior position in which the shelf projects outwardly past a plane of the door opening. First and second guides are connected at a connecting point to the bottom side of each shelf, respectively. The first guide is pivotably connected to the support column. The second guide is connected to support bearing mounted near the door opening on a sidewall and having a swivel axis extending parallel to the swivel axis of the support column. The swivel movement of the shelf from the interior position to the exterior position is controlled commonly by the first and second guides.

Abstract: A storage cabinet having a latching mechanism that can be unlatched by the use of either an upper actuator or a lower actuator is provided. The upper actuator may comprise a hand knob while the lower actuator may comprise a foot pedal. Thus, if an operator has his arms full and wants to open the doors of the cabinet, he can simply do so by actuating the foot pedal. Alternately, the doors of the cabinet may be opened by actuating the hand knob. This design affords the operator much flexibility in accessing the storage cabinet. A storage cabinet with a latching mechanism that is protected from damage under abusive conditions is also provided.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a door to open and close a refrigerator compartment, a home bar unit provided on the door and having an opening through which the refrigerator compartment communicates externally thereof, and a home bar unit door to open and close the opening of the home bar unit. The home bar unit door has a support bracket connected to the opening of the home bar unit, a movable bracket connected to the home bar unit door that rotates together with the home bar unit door, and a stopper unit including a first stopper provided at the movable bracket that rotates together with the movable bracket, and a second stopper provided at the support bracket that restricts the rotation of the home bar unit door when the home bar unit door is positioned at an open position thereof. With this configuration, the present invention provides a refrigerator in which opposite sides of a home bar unit door are not blocked by any links when the home bar unit door is opened, and also provides an appearance that is tidy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink jet printer for display device fabrication, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method of driving an ink jet printer for manufacturing a display device. According to a first embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus of driving an ink jet printer for manufacturing a display device includes a timing control unit outputting a timing control signal by receiving a prescribed signal (IN) inputted from outside, a head drive unit receiving the timing control signal outputted from the timing control unit and a prescribed drive voltage (Vh), the head drive unit outputting a drive pulse of a predetermined voltage level, and an array resistor outputting a head drive voltage to a plurality of heads by receiving the drive pulse outputted from the head drive unit, wherein the head drive voltage outputted from the array resistor maintains a predefined voltage value.

Abstract: A recording apparatus performs a recording operation with a recording head including a first nozzle array including first type nozzles that can discharge an ink according to first discharge characteristics and a second nozzle array including second type nozzles that can discharge an ink according to second discharge characteristics. Driving parameters required for driving different types of nozzles are separately stored in a built-in memory unit of the recording head and in an internal memory unit of the recording apparatus. The recording apparatus obtains driving parameters of the first type nozzles based on the information relating to the characteristics of the first type nozzles. The recording apparatus obtains driving parameters of the second type nozzles based on the information relating to the characteristics of the first type nozzles, and the information relating to differences in characteristics between the first type nozzles and the second type nozzles.

Abstract: A correction-pattern forming method, for example, for forming a correction pattern with which it is possible to precisely correct discrepancies between dot formation positions in the moving direction is achieved. A correction-pattern forming method for forming a correction pattern on a medium, comprises: a step of moving a nozzle row in which a plurality of nozzles for ejecting a liquid to form dots on a medium are arranged in a row; and a step of forming a correction pattern that has a difference in darkness in a moving direction of the nozzle row and that is for correcting a discrepancy between dot formation positions in the moving direction by causing at least two nozzles, among the plurality of nozzles, in the nozzle row to eject the liquid at a different timing for each nozzle.

Abstract: Ejection of ejecting sections such as nozzles for ejecting clear ink is inspected with ease. A color ink is made to adhere to a medium, a clear ink is ejected toward the medium from each of the clear-ink nozzles, and test patterns that each corresponds to one of the clear-ink nozzles are formed on the medium using the clear ink ejected from each of the clear-ink nozzles and the color ink, while leaving a space between the test patterns.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a tube pump for discharging a fluid in a capping means sealing a nozzle forming face of a liquid ejecting head, having a roller member rolling on an inner periphery of a curved part of a tube member by pressing and deforming the curved part and a leak point, a phase detection means for detecting a phase of a rotational motion of the roller member, and a control means for controlling the operation of the tube pump. The control means has a function for stopping the roller member at a predetermined position based on information on the phase of the rotational motion of the roller member detected by the phase detection means. The suction amount of the liquid suction operation by the tube pump is prevented from variation.

Abstract: In a recording apparatus in which ink is supplied to a head from a main tank via a sub-tank, when ink is supplied to the sub tank from the main tank, the ink is first supplied to a flow path connected to the sub-tank, and then ink is supplied into an ink absorber accommodated within the sub-tank via a filter being in contact with the absorber. The flow path is located between the ink absorber and the head. The ink is supplied into the sub-tank from the main tank in the reverse direction of the flow path for supplying ink to the recording head from the absorber during ink ejection. As a result, after ink is supplied to the sub-tank from the main tank, ink portions contained in the ink absorber and the filter are united into one continuous portion, so that a recording apparatus preventing the failure of ink supply due to ink discontinuity can be provided.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a first case having a wall having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The wall has a first opening and a second opening formed therethrough, the first opening has a first center, and the second opening has a second center. The wall also has a first center line and a second center line which is perpendicular to the first center line, and each of the first center and the second center is offset from each of the first center line and the second center line. The ink cartridge also includes a second case enclosed within the first case, and an ink supply portion positioned adjacent to the second end of the wall, in which a portion of the ink supply portion is configured to be received by the first opening. The ink cartridge also includes an opaque, protruding portion extending from the second case and positioned at the wall between the first end of the wall and the ink supply portion, and a portion of the protruding portion is aligned with the second opening.

Abstract: A pivotal mechanism for suspending a lens to a spectacle is disclosed. The pivotal mechanism includes a front suspension lens module and a spectacle, characterized in that a frame support is provided to connect the two lens frame of the spectacle, the vertical face of the inner side of the two ends of the frame support is provided respectively with an engaging recess which can be circular arch shape or square or other shape, the engaging recess is mounted with engaging bead which is retractable; and the front suspension lens module includes a front suspension support having two ends for positioning front suspension lens, the bottom end face of the support is protruded to form two engaging protrusions having a shape matching the engaging recess of the spectacle, the protrusion face of the engaging protrusion is provided with an engaging hole; whereby the engaging protrusion is correspondingly inserted into the engaging recess such that the engaging bead engages with the engaging hole.

Abstract: The invention provides lenses in which the maximum unwanted astigmatism is reduced and distributed over a wide area.

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an ophthalmic image pickup apparatus that can separate and display image segments, where the image segments are assigned various priority levels for display, of an ophthalmic image according to the various priority levels.

Abstract: An optical projection system comprises a light source, a substantially planar optical element array for receiving light emitted from the light source, and a display panel for selectively outputting light from the optical element array. The optical element array includes an optically transmissive substrate material and a plurality of optical micro-elements formed on at least one surface of the substrate material. The display panel has a plurality of pixels for selectively outputting light output from the optical element array. The micro-elements can include micro-lenses, micro-prisms, micro-waveguides, or any suitable combination of the foregoing, configured to alter the characteristics of light emitted from the light source to create a desired illumination source.

Abstract: A beam splitter includes a first member having at least a first dichroic layer, and a second member having at least a second dichroic layer, the first member being crossed relative to the second member.

Abstract: A system for projecting a virtual image within an observer's field of view comprises a support element, a transparent element mounted on the support element and suitable for being placed in front of the observer's eyes, the transparent element comprising a first face and a second face, an image display device suitable for forming an additional image, and a projection and focusing device for projecting the additional image in a manner such as to present it superimposed on the image of the outside world. The display device comprise light-emitting devices disposed on one of the faces of the transparent element, and the projection and focusing device comprise optical elements associated with respective emitting devices and arranged on the other face. Each of the optical elements creates a virtual image of the emitting device associated therewith. The virtual images of the emitting devices together form the additional image.

Abstract: An optical engine apparatus to magnify and project an image beam formed by a display device using light on a screen includes a light source to emit the light, a reflection mirror to reflect the light emitted from the light source toward the display device, and an adjuster coupled to the reflection mirror to adjust an inclined angle of the reflection mirror to move the light reflected from the reflection mirror toward the display device in a desired direction. In the optical engine apparatus, a position of light projected on a display device can be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly comprising a reflective element for reflecting incident light, the reflective element having a viewable side, a dimming element for varying the intensity of light reflected from the viewable side, a photo-electric power cell for powering the dimming element for varying the intensity of reflected light and a controller for controlling the dimming element in response to ambient light conditions, wherein, in use, the intensity of the light reflected from the viewable side is reduced in low ambient light conditions. In other embodiments a power source is defined, for providing interment power to power the dimming element for varying the intensity of light reflected, the power being supplied by the photo-electric power cell.

Abstract: An outer-rearview-mirror unit for a motor vehicle comprises an electrical switching device with a number of positions, which controls electrical supply of a plurality of shape-memory wires that control oscillation of the reflecting plate of the mirror. The electrical switching device has a single control lever with a number of positions projecting from a support, which, in the mounted condition of the mirror, is in a position coinciding with that of the base of the mirror, on the inside of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting connector having a tapered tube lock bore formed therein. A mirror support arm having a connector tube adapted to be received in the tube lock bore in a pressure fit arrangement. A longitudinal compression slot included in the connector tube extending along a portion of the length of the connector tube for being inserted into the tube lock bore. The compression slot being deformed under pressure during fitting of the first end portion into the tube lock bore causing the connector tube to conform to the taper of the tube lock bore so that the pressure between the connector tube and the tube lock bore locks them together.

Abstract: A flash module includes a first light source emitting a first primary light has a first wavelength-converting overlay disposed on the first light source to provide a first color of light. The first wavelength-converting overlay includes a first plurality of quantum dots dispersed in a matrix material. The flash module also includes a second light source providing a second color of light.

Abstract: A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an opening through which a camera can view. A mounting bracket and assembly may be used for attaching the panel or frame to a camera. The lamp elements may be electronically controllable so as to provide differing intensity levels, collectively, individually, or in designated groups, and may be strobed, dimmed or otherwise controlled according to manually selected or programmable patterns. Different color lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame, and, in particular, daylight and tungsten colored lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame and their relative intensities selectively controlled by control circuitry.

Abstract: A multiple function wall cover plate includes a night light, air freshener, and receptacles that replace the existing wall cover plate by single screw disassembly and that can be fastened again in seconds without any risk of contacting hot wires. The user can simply plug the multiple function wall cover plate's prong into the original wall outlet's receptacle to enable electricity delivery and enjoy the multiple functions of the current invention.

Abstract: A headset with a light incorporated within is disclosed. A representative embodiment of the invention may be construed as an aviation-style headset that includes a first earcup and a second earcup each comprising active noise reduction (ANR) circuitry, a headband interconnecting the first earcup and the second earcup, and a boom microphone coupled to one of the first and second earcups. The headset also includes a rotating housing coupled to at least one of the earcups. A first light-emitting diode (LED) is mounted in the rotating housing. The rotating housing is rotated to point light from the LED in a desired direction. The headset also includes a switch mounted to one of the earcups for controlling the LED. The ANR circuitry is electrically coupled to at least the first LED to deliver power to the LED. Other systems and devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solar stepping stone comprises a housing having an upper surface, side walls and a lower surface, the housing defining a chamber. A solar energy collector is associated with the housing for collecting solar energy. A solar power storage device is provided in the chamber for receiving and storing solar energy received from the solar energy collectors. An illuminator for illuminating at least a portion of the upper surface of the solar stepping stone is contained in the chamber and is powered by solar energy stored by the solar power member.

Abstract: An illuminating bottle closure is removably couplable to a mouth or opening of a bottle. The illuminating bottle closure has a stopper portion that is insertable into the opening of the bottle and a flange portion radiating outwardly from the stopper portion for resting upon a lip of the bottle. A light emitting source and a power source are disposed in the illuminating bottle closure for emitting light into an interior of the bottle. An actuating assembly is also disposed to the illuminating bottle closure for selectively controlling power to the light emitting source. By illuminating a bottle from its interior, the illuminating bottle closure creates an enjoyable visual experience by creating the appearance that the bottle is glowing.

Abstract: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be pointed in numerous directions while resting on a surface, and further allows for ease of battery replacement. The compact flashlight additionally includes a plurality of switches that are easy to operate, and includes both a momentary switch and an on-off switch.

Abstract: A high power LED color bulb with infrared remote function has a reflector having front and rear openings and a light guide hole, a light guide bar received inside light guide hole, an LED module with LED chips and a bulb cover with a controlling circuit board. The LED module is mounted on a rear end of the reflector with the LED chips inside the reflector. The controlling circuit board is inside the bulb cover, is connected electronically to the LED module and has an infrared sensor aligned with the light guide bar of the reflector. When an infrared signal comes through the front opening of the reflector, the infrared signal passes through the light guide bar and is received by the infrared sensor. Since the infrared sensor is behind the reflector and the LED chips, the infrared sensor avoids overheating from heat produced by the LED chips and does not have to be replaced simultaneously with the color bulb.