Abstract: Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A holding device includes a frame, a rotating arm, a first swing arm and a second swing arm. The rotating arm is pivoted to the frame and switchable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The first swing arm and the second swing arm are pivoted to the rotating arm and tend to rotate in a rotating direction. When the rotating arm is in the first position with the first swing arm and the second swing arm clamping two long sides of an electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a first distance. When the rotating arm is in the second position with the first swing arm and the second swing arm clamping two short sides of the electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a second distance.

Abstract: A mountable bracket for supporting an object. The mountable bracket can be secured to various surfaces including a wall or the underside of a piece of furniture in order to provide secure and discrete storage of various objects, such as firearms. The mountable bracket includes a base plate having a planar construction that can be positioned flush against a support surface. A lower end of the mountable bracket includes a support arm pivotally connected thereto via a spring-biased hinge. In a resting configuration, a first section of the support arm extends outward from the base plate at an upward angle, and further includes a second section that is parallel to the base plate. The support arm can be pivoted between the resting configuration and an open configuration, wherein the tension provided by the spring-biased hinge secures an object between the base plate and support arm.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a strut hanger for connecting a strut to a hanger rod includes a hook portion configured to engage the exterior surface of the hanger rod, a lever portion, a fulcrum disposed between the hook portion and lever portion, and a strut tab extending from the lever portion and configured to engage a strut. Load placed on the strut tab causes the lever portion to act against the fulcrum to force the hook portion against the hanger rod, thereby supporting the strut from the hanger rods without fasteners attached to the hanging rods. The strut hanger can include a clip extending from the lever portion to engage the hanger rod and maintain a minimum load on the lever.

Abstract: A controlled stress slatwall hanger. The slatwall hanger is attached to the slatwall by sandwiching at least one vertical face of a slat between a cover and a clamping member. The cover includes at least one outer lip residing against the front of the vertical face and the clamping member includes at least one inner lip residing against the rear of the vertical face. The clamping member is biased away from the cover by a spring to facilitate insertion of the inner lips between open spaces between consecutive slats. Screws connect the clamping member to the cover and are tightened to grasp the vertical slat face between the lips.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus including first and second bases, a pivot shaft, an adjusting unit and a first cable is provided. The second base is disposed under the first base. The first and second bases are pivoted by the pivot shaft. The adjusting unit includes a first adjusting base and a first adjusting rod. The first adjusting rod is passed through the first base and the first adjusting base. The first cable has first and second sections, wherein the first and second sections have first end portions, the first end portions are fixed to the second base, and the first and second sections are held by the first adjusting base. When the first adjusting rod is rotated, the first adjusting base is moved relative first base, such that the first or second section is dragged and the second base is rotated around a first axis relative to the first base.

Abstract: The anchor device includes a post movably connected to a base and is lockable in shovel, anchor and storage positions. First, it is locked in a shovel position and a hole is dug in beach sand. The anchor device is then disengaged from the shovel position and then locked into an anchor position and then inserted into the hole and then covered with beach sand to secure the post portion of the anchor device in a vertical position with a portion of the post exposed above the surface of the sand. A beach umbrella is inserted into and secured to the post. To remove the anchor device from the sand, the anchor lock position is disengaged from above the sand to permit the post and the base to freely pivot relative to each other so the base and post can be easily pulled from the sand.

Abstract: A system for storing natural gas comprises a plurality of straight sections of tube. The plurality of straight sections of tube are dense packed. The plurality of straight sections of tube are configured to fill a designated volume.

Abstract: A pressure controlled chamber arrangement comprising a chamber, one or more seals arranged in use to limit fluid flow between the inside and outside of the chamber and a vent system arranged in use to remove a vent flow of fluid from the inside of the chamber. The vent system at least contributes to the formation of a pressure drop across the one or more seals from the outside to the inside of the chamber. The vent system comprises a flow controller arranged in use to control the quantity of fluid removal via the vent system in accordance with the sealing performance provided by the one or more seals, the vent system giving increased quantity of fluid removal for decreased sealing performance.

Abstract: A mobile device for discharging a liquid-filled container is disclosed. The device has a closable compartment provided with a closable opening, and an unloading installation in the inner space of the device, coupleable with the container. The unloading installation is able to extract liquid from the container via top unloading and to move it outside of the device, and includes an absorption means for removing liquid vapors which is connectable with the container for the extraction of top liquid vapors. A method for discharging liquid containers, such as unloading benzyl chloride liquid with the mobile device, is described.

Abstract: An apparatus for servicing a tank and/or a plug includes a valve having a first port sealingly couplable onto a tank port surrounding the plug, a second port, and a valve member operable between an open position providing a pathway between the first and second ports, and a closed position providing a sealed barrier between the first and second ports. The apparatus further includes an adapter sealingly couplable to the second port, and a plug displacement tool couplable to the adapter for displacing the plug relative to the tank when the first port is coupled to the tank port, the adapter is coupled to the second port, and the valve member is in the open position.

Abstract: A retrofit LED lighting system for replacement of existing metal halide lamp driven by magnetic ballast is provided. The retrofit lamp includes a circuit that converts the AC current supplied by magnetic ballast to DC current required for illuminating the LEDs.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a lighting device, which includes a lamp tube having two open ends, a light engine arranged in the lamp tube, a carrier supporting the light engine, and two end caps closing the open ends. The lighting device further includes a diffuser. The carrier supporting the light engine is held on the diffuser, and the diffuser is held on the inner wall of the lamp tube.

Abstract: An LED lighting module having a plurality of first LEDs for generating a first light, a first optical element for influencing the first light, wherein the first optical element is designed to influence the first light such that it is emitted in a concentrated manner by the LED lighting module in a direction, at least one second LED for generating a second light and a second optical element for influencing the second light, wherein the second optical element is designed to influence the second light such that it is emitted diffusely by the LED lighting module in the direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED light source automated luminaire with a multi curved sided collimator mixer and integrator combination.

Abstract: A variety of illumination devices for general illumination utilizing solid state light sources (e.g., light-emitting diodes) are disclosed. In general, an illumination device can include multiple light sources that are disposed on a substrate, where at least some of the light sources include a light-emitting diode (LED) and a corresponding inelastic scattering element surrounding, at least in part, the LED. The inelastic scattering elements can have different light emission spectra. The illumination device can further include a light-mixing element adapted to receive light that is output by the light sources, where, during operation of the illumination device, each inelastic scattering element inelastically scatters light emitted from its corresponding LED, and the light-mixing element mixes the light received from the inelastic scattering elements to provide the output light.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a lighting system, which comprises: a laser light source for radiating light; a wavelength conversion element for receiving the radiated light from the light source and for re-emitting wavelength converted white light; and a reflector element for reflecting the light received from the wavelength conversion element. The reflector element comprises a reflective surface and a micro-patterned surface comprising an array of micro-focal elements. Each of said micro-focal elements is configured to converge or diverge incident light from the wavelength conversion element.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement (100), comprising a first group of light sources (102) comprising at least one LED providing white light having a first colour temperature; a second group of light sources (110) comprising at least one LED providing white light having a second colour temperature; and a third group of light sources (116) comprising at least one LED providing a light having a predetermined dominant wavelength; wherein the third group of light sources (116) is configured to receive a light converting device (200, 400) comprising a phosphor (208, 208?, 208?, 208??, 414), the light converting device (200, 400) configured for converting light from the third group of light sources (116) to white light having a third colour temperature, wherein the light converting device (200, 400) is configured to have electrical connection means (120) for providing an electrical connection between one of the first (102) and the second (110) group of light sources and the third group of light sources (116).

Abstract: An optical module including at least one light source, a wavelength conversion member and a concave reflector is provided. Light emitted from the at least one light source enters the wavelength conversion member and then is sent out toward all directions. The concave reflector is disposed at one side of the wavelength conversion member, and a part of the light sent from the wavelength conversion member is reflected by the concave reflector.

Abstract: A dimmable light emitting arrangement (100, 200, 300, 400) has a relatively low correlated color temperature in the dimmed state, and a relatively high and constant color rendering index. The dimmable light emitting arrangement (100, 200, 300, 400) comprises a first light source (10, 10a, 10b) adapted to emit light of a first wavelength range between 380 and 460 nm, a second light source (20, 20a, 20b) adapted to emit light of a second wavelength range between 570 and 610 nm, a first wavelength converting material (30), and a second wavelength converting material (40). The first wavelength converting material (30) receives light from the first light source (10, 10a, 10b) and converts light of the first wavelength range into light having an emission peak within a third wavelength range between 470 and 570 nm.

Abstract: A compact lighting device includes a battery-powered light emitting element and a housing that can be magnetically attached to a ferrous metal object, such as a hand tool. The housing and/or magnet can be provided with a longitudinal groove that causes the lighting device to automatically self-align with any cylindrical object to which it may be attached. The housing can have a switch extending therefrom to allow a user to activate and deactivate the light emitting element. Alternatively, the light emitting element can be turned on and off by moving the housing relative to the magnet.

Abstract: A portable light comprises: a light body extending from a light head, one or more light sources supported by the light head and energizable to produce light, and one or more switches for selectively energizing the light sources. In one embodiment, the one or more switches are at substantially diametrically opposite locations on the light body, and plural light emitting sources and/or a light emitting source and a laser light source may be provided. In another embodiment, the light body defines an envelope line extending along a side thereof and has a recess inward of the envelope line. A clip may be configured to be disposed substantially in the recess of the light body and within the envelope line of the light body.

Abstract: An LED utility light has a one or more LED devices supported by a mounting structure and electrically connected to a mounting base section and to a boss and base cap for electrical engagement with a receptacle. LED device circuitry and conductive leads are located in the mounting structure and the mounting base section. A housing substantially surrounds the mounting structure.

Abstract: A retention structure for retaining a recessed lighting fixture behind a ceiling includes an attachment structure that has a first wall and a second wall. The attachment structure is designed to be attached to a housing of a recessed light fixture. The retention structure further includes a screw attached to the first wall of the attachment structure and to the second wall of the attachment structure. The retention structure also includes a pawl attached to the threaded screw. The pawl is rotatable along with the threaded screw. The pawl is also axially movable along the threaded screw between the first wall of the attachment structure and the second wall of the attachment structure.

Abstract: A street light has a hollow standard having a lower end and an upper end. The standard is root mounted at its lower end and supports a lamp and a solar panel. An illumination circuit is mounted in the base compartment and connects a battery to the lamp for control of the lamp. A charging circuit connects the battery to the solar panel and to an electricity connection for charging. A control circuit inside the base compartment controls the brightness. The electricity connection extends from the root portion of the standard for connection of the light to an AC electricity supply. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the electricity supply at low electricity tariff times and to disconnect the battery from the mains before high electricity tariff times. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the solar panel for charging during daylight.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting fixture is configured to form a predetermined light distribution pattern (for example, a high-beam (driving) light distribution pattern and a low-beam (passing) light distribution pattern) by superimposing N partial light distribution patterns wherein N is a natural number of 2 or more. The vehicle lighting fixture can include a light intensity changing unit configured to change a light intensity of at least one partial light distribution pattern out of the N partial light distribution patterns.

Abstract: An ornament with a backlit film image having a curved substrate with a smooth surface and an at least partially transparent portion viewable therethrough when backlit. The backlit film image includes a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, wherein one of the flat top surface or the flat bottom surface is positioned flush against the smooth surface of the curved substrate when the backlit film image is removably coupled thereto. A first end cap and a second end cap are configured to receive and retain a portion of the substrate such that the first and second end caps and the substrate support one another into a substantially upright position to define an enclosure. An insert removably engages one of the first or second end caps and includes an aperture having a size and shape for compression-fit engagement with a light source.

Abstract: A luminaire having an array of light emitting diodes on a circuit board, and a generally planar lens element adjacent each of the LEDs, wherein each lens element has a plurality of concentric ridges projecting from a surface of the lens member to define Fresnel facets for redirecting light emitted from the corresponding LED, providing more uniform light distribution in a compact configuration.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus is provided which can improve the reflectance of light in the emission wavelength region of the LED. The light-emitting apparatus includes a mount board constituted by a metal support, a circuit board provided with an opening and fixed onto the mount board, a multi-layered film containing silver as a light-reflecting material, the multi-layered film being stacked on the mount board exposed in the opening, exclusive of a portion of the mount board onto which the circuit board is fixed, and an LED element mounted on the multi-layered film.

Abstract: A lighting assembly used in photographing or video recording has a light cover with X-shaped structure, which includes a main body and two elastic supporting rods. The main body has a light holder fitting opening at a center thereof. The two elastic supporting rods are fixed along four edges of the main body in such a way that they cross each other at the center thereof at the light holder fitting opening. The light cover can be folded from a tent-like form to an easy-to-carry flattened form.

Abstract: Provided is a method including depositing a reflecting layer on a base layer. The method further includes depositing a first oxide layer on the reflecting layer. The method further includes depositing a second oxide layer on the first oxide layer. The method further includes depositing an alternating plurality of a relatively low refractive index oxide layer material and a relatively high refractive index oxide layer material on the second oxide layer.

Abstract: An illumination device has plural LED light sources, a reflection plate that has plural openings facing the respective LED light sources, and plural lenses that faces the respective openings and that guides light emitted from the plural openings in a direction vertical to the openings. The reflection plate is placed between the plural LED light sources and the plural lenses, and converges the light emitted from the plural LED light sources.

Abstract: An optical assembly that is adapted to be located at a light path of light emitted from at least one light source and spaced apart from the at least one light source by a distance is provided. The optical assembly includes a wavelength converting device, which is a spatial structure, and a reflector. The reflector covers a portion of the wavelength converting device and exposes at least a portion of a region of at least one surface of the wavelength converting device. The light emitted from the at least one light source enters or leaves the wavelength converting device from at least the portion of area which is not covered by the reflector. An optical module including the light source and the optical assembly is further provided.

Abstract: A customizable light-up device and electronic spinning novelty toy that can illuminate spinning elements that the user can assemble from interconnecting components, and can include other spinning lighted elements capable of producing visual patterns. The present embodiments of the invention are motorized toy(s) that light up a volume of space by employing at least one moving source of light, and allows for the user(s) to modify the patterns of illumination by a method comprising (among other steps) adding, removing, and/or moving components that can be or are lighted and the user(s) can have the toy spin creating different visual patterns of light.

Abstract: Shielding radio frequency interference (RFI) using reflector optics is disclosed. A simplified non-sealed reflector is used in conjunction with a mounting system, resulting in desired amounts of visible and non-visible light using radio frequency driven luminaries and emitters without sacrificing output or coverage area. Configurations are disclosed such that achieved RF grounding is compliant with FCC regulations. Accordingly, the disclosed RFI shielding improves optical design options, increased output, and decreased manufacturing costs over traditional sealed enclosures.

Abstract: A light control apparatus comprising a first region, a second region and a connector rotationally coupling the first region to the second region, wherein a cumulative refraction angle is selectable based upon a relative rotation angle of the first region with respect to the second region and wherein a rotation angle with respect to the first and second region and an axis controls a steering of a light beam.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture and methods of installing the same. In various embodiments, an LED lighting fixture may comprise: at least one socket comprising a socket opening; at least one LED positioned substantially within the socket opening; at least one shield member positioned adjacent the at least one socket such that the shield substantially encloses the socket opening; at least one decorative light shade; at least one cover comprising a neck portion having an internal surface, the internal surface defining a cover opening. The cover opening is configured to receive there-through at least a portion of a socket and substantially engage the socket. At least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially engage the decorative light shade. Also, at least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially enclose the LED and shield.

Abstract: According to an aspect there is provided a base for an electric lamp which may be assembled in an efficient and convenient manner.

Abstract: A connecting device for light fixtures has a lens fixing plate, a light fixture assembly, a button, a first spring, a connecting rod and a buckle. The buckle is fixedly connected to the light fixture assembly. A mounting base is disposed on the lens fixing plate. One end of the connecting rod is located in an inner cavity of the mounting base and the other end thereof is extended out from the mounting base. The end of the connecting rod extending out from the mounting base is provided with a boss, and the connecting rod located in the inner cavity of the mounting base is sleeved with the first spring. The button is connected to the end of the connecting rod located in the inner cavity of the mounting base.

Abstract: An electric lamp is disclosed with a housing, a light transmissive cover on a front of the housing which with the housing forms an interior space, and a light emitter in the interior space, wherein light from the emitter is transmissible through the cover in a forward direction. First, second and third mount receptacles adapted for receiving different mounts to hold the lamp are disclosed.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light housing extending from a light head and defining an envelope line extending along a side thereof, the light housing having a recess in the side thereof inward of the envelope line; a light source supported by the light head and energizable to produce light; a switch for selectively energizing the light source; and a clip disposed in the recess of the light housing and configured so that the clip is substantially in the recess and substantially within the envelope line of the light housing.

Abstract: An illumination assembly for providing hands free illumination of an area from a selected angle includes a charging head. A neck is coupled to the charging head. The neck is flexible so the neck is positionable at selected position with respect to the charging head. An illuminating head is coupled to the neck. The illuminating head is positionable at selected position with respect to the charging head. A light emitter is coupled to the illuminating head. The light emitter emits light so the light emitter illuminates an area.

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a track having a first and a second rail (5, 7), mutually extending equidistantly. Said first and second rail comprise a first respectively a second electrically conductive strip, mutually electrically isolated. A lighting module (17) comprising a first and second electrical contact, which lighting module in mounted position rests by gravitational force on the first and second rail. When mounted the first and second electrical contact are in electrical contact with a respective one of the first and second electrically conductive strip. The lighting module is dismountable from the track by a single displacement of the lighting module in a direction against the direction of the gravitational force.

Abstract: An integral LED light fixture for installation in an incandescent light bulb socket includes a housing with a forwardly-extending portion and peripheral outer walls defining a recess, a rearwardly-extending socket base to be screwed into an incandescent light bulb socket, electrical components having an LED driver component, a driver cover and a printed circuit board having a set of LED bulbs and an orifice for receiving the central portion of the housing, which are nested into a compact set of electrical components, and a lens for covering the printed circuit board and being attached to the housing. The integral LED flight fixture cover can also be installed in a junction box. An AC version is also provided which lacks the driver component and the driver cover.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides micro-assembled micro-LED displays and lighting elements using arrays of micro-LEDs that are too small (e.g., micro-LEDs with a width or diameter of 10 ?m to 50 ?m), numerous, or fragile to assemble by conventional means. The disclosed technology provides for micro-LED displays and lighting elements assembled using micro-transfer printing technology. The micro-LEDs can be prepared on a native substrate and printed to a display substrate (e.g., plastic, metal, glass, or other materials), thereby obviating the manufacture of the micro-LEDs on the display substrate. In certain embodiments, the display substrate is transparent and/or flexible.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and a method to dissipate heat generated in a LED mounted lighting fixture, comprising an active heat sink with a plurality of integral vents into such active heat sink, wherein the plurality of vents have only two openings, a first opening and a second opening, wherein the active sink is characterized by an induced local air convection current, induced by heat generated at a LED junction in the LED mounted lighting fixture.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure for an LED explosion-proof lamp includes an illumination module, a heat conduction disk, a window frame shell and a lamp set shell. The illumination module includes a base and at least one light-emitting diode. The heat conduction disk includes a plurality of installation holes. The window frame shell includes a light permeable portion, a window frame and a plurality of window frame connection holes. The lamp set shell includes a casing portion and a plurality of lamp set connection holes. Each compact member presses and holds the window frame shell and the lamp set shell. The heat conduction disk has a heat conduction zone formed on a projection location of the window frame shell and the lamp set shell, and a cooling zone encircled the heat conduction zone at an outer side to perform heat exchange with external air.

Abstract: There is provided a LED (light emitting diode) lamp assembly including a heat sink having a cooling structure with an outer circumference part and a centre part that supports a plurality of LEDs, and wherein a material thickness of the cooling structure increases inwards from the outer circumference part to the centre of the heat sink. There is also provided a LED lamp assembly including a heat sink having a centre, an outer circumference part supporting a plurality of LEDs, and a cooling structure with a number of vent-holes allowing passage of air, where the cooling structure is supported by the outer circumference part and extending inwards towards the centre from the outer circumference part, and where a material thickness of the cooling structure may decrease inwards from the outer circumference part to the centre of the heat sink.

Abstract: A doubly-sealed waterproof floodlight includes a heat dissipating portion, a lighting portion coupled to the bottom end of the heat dissipating portion, and a cover filled and coated with a sealing material, doubly-sealed, and integrally coupled to the heat dissipating portion. The heat dissipating portion includes a sealing portion formed on a side end of the heat dissipation portion, coated with the sealing material, and coupled to the cover. The cover includes a coupling portion formed on the top end of a side surface thereof The coupling portion includes a sealing groove into which sealing material is filled for adhering and coupling the heat dissipating portion, a protruding support potion extending from the sealing groove, and a bottom surface portion which is flatly formed at a position lower than the protruding support portion, and in which the sealing material coated on the sealing portion is filled.

Abstract: An illuminating device for a household appliance, with a wall of the household appliance, and a circuit board with at least one light source. The circuit board is arranged on a carrier, which is formed as a fixing adapter for the circuit board on the wall. The invention also relates to a household appliance with an illuminating device.