Abstract: A supporting apparatus for supporting a display includes: a pillar body; a limiting unit connected to the pillar body to define a limiting space; a sliding unit movable on the pillar body; a mounting unit connected fixedly to the sliding unit and including a mounting seat for mounting the display; and a torsion coil spring that has a straight portion secured fixedly to the sliding unit and a coiled portion received in the limiting space. The torsion coil spring is retractable and extendable to convert between a retracted state, where the sliding unit is adjacent to the limiting space, and an extended state. When the torsion coil spring is converted from the retracted state to the extended state, the sliding unit is moved away from the limiting space.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an adjustable frame hanging system is disclosed that includes a bracket; an adjustable hanger to couple to a picture frame and engage the bracket; fastening devices to couple the bracket to a vertical support structure and to couple the adjustable hanger to the picture frame. The bracket includes a first gear segment, and a flexible hook to engage the adjustable hanger. A second gear segment of the hanger meshes with the first gear segment to hold the orientation of the picture frame. The flexible hook holds the adjustable hanger engaged with the bracket and the picture frame mounted to the vertical support structure. The second gear segment can be adjusted a few teeth with respect to the first gear segment to alter the angular orientation of the picture frame so that it is mounted to the vertical support structure level with the floor.

Abstract: Provided is a moving unit that enables a movable body to be smoothly moved along guide tracks for guiding the movable body across joints between a plurality of track rails arranged in series so as to serve as the guide tracks. The moving unit includes: the pair of guide tracks laid in parallel to each other; a plurality of moving blocks being two or more moving blocks assembled to each of the guide tracks and being freely movable along the guide tracks; and the movable body fixed to the moving blocks. The track rails arranged in series serve as the guide tracks, and each have a guide surface formed along a longitudinal direction of each of the track rails. The moving blocks each include contact elements configured to travel on the guide surface while passing across joint clearances each being formed between the track rails arranged in series.

Abstract: A storage system, including an outer casing having an evacuated inner volume; a vessel for storage located within the outer casing and having a plurality of protrusions distributed on an outer surface thereof; and a plurality of filamentary strands spanning the inner volume, wherein at least some of the plurality of protrusions are essentially tangentially contacted by a plurality of the filamentary strands to secure the vessel in six degrees of freedom relative to the outer casing.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a compressed gas into a receiving vessel wherein a target temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing is provided, and the flow rate of compressed gas into the receiving vessel is controlled to conform the temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing to the target temperature profile.

Abstract: A fill control system includes a fuel storage vessel, a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage vessel to provide fluid communication between a fuel source and the fuel storage vessel, and a fill control valve disposed between and in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel storage vessel, an actuation of the fill control valve causing a pressure level upstream thereof which emulates a full condition of the fuel storage vessel.

Abstract: A light emitting diode package mounting apparatus comprises a heatsink defining a surface comprising one of a male or female connector. An LED package has a base where a portion of the base defines the other of the female or male connector. The connectors engage one another such that a force is exerted on the base that presses the LED package against the surface. To assemble the LED package in the heat sink, the LED package is located on the surface. The LED package and heatsink are moved relative to one another such that the male connector is inserted into the female connector.

Abstract: An LED lighting kit comprises an extrusion, an LED strip, a tapered wedge, and a mounting clip. The clip is sized and shaped to springably engage ledges in a first channel of the extrusion when the strip is mounted. In one aspect, two extrusions are butted end-to-end and are aligned by inserting the tapered wedge into the first channel of each extrusion prior to butting them together. The extrusion contains a second channel that houses the LED strip. A translucent diffuser is springably inserted into the second channel, thereby diffusing light that is emitted by the LED strip. End caps are inserted into the ends of the extrusion to complete the light kit. At least one of the end caps has a hole to admit electrical wires to power the LED strip.

Abstract: A high heat dissipation lamp includes a base, a lower cover, and a substrate. The base is a hollow structure, inside the base is defined a first hole. The lower cover is a hollow structure aligned with the base, and inside the lower cover is defined a second hole. The substrate is clamped between the base and the lower cover, and has a first surface located toward the first hole and a second surface located toward the second hole. On the first surface are provided a plurality of light emitting diodes. The first and second surfaces of the substrate come into direct contact with the base and the first and second holes of the lower cover, so as to improve thermal convection performance. Besides, the base and the lower cover of the lamp are annular-shaped, which makes the lamp easy to manufacture while having a strengthen structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting apparatus using LEDs as light sources and a display using the lighting apparatus, particularly, the present invention provides a lighting apparatus including: a plurality of light sources located on a printed circuit board; and a reflecting unit provided on the printed circuit board; and a spaced area provided inside the reflective unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus related to an LED-based luminaire (10) that redirects substantially all light output from LEDs (40) thereof off of an interior reflective surface at least once prior to the light exiting the LED-based luminaire (10). In some embodiments, an LED-based luminaire (10) is provided that includes a housing having a light output opening (20), a reflective interior surface, a diffusing cover lens (30) across the light output opening (20), and a plurality of optics (50) that are configured to redirect light output from a plurality of LEDs (40) within the lighting fixture (10).

Abstract: A light collimating horn assembly having two horns, one contained within the other. The horns have reflective surfaces facing each other. A light source, such as a ring of light emitting diodes, is located between the reflective surfaces of the horns. The horns at least partially collimate light from the light source transmitted between the reflective surfaces and exiting from the horns. The horns can be configured to provide controlled collimation in order to substantially collimate light for a spot light or partially but not substantially collimate light for a flood light.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a light-emitting element, a first wavelength converter and a second wavelength converter. The first wavelength converter is located in an optical pathway of emitted light, and converts a portion of the emitted light to light in a first visible wavelength band. The second wavelength converter is located in the optical pathway on an opposite side of the first wavelength converter relative to the light-emitting element, and converts at least a portion of light passing unconverted through the first wavelength converter to light in a second visible wavelength band, differing from the first visible wavelength band. The light-emitting module also includes a light-absorbing substance, absorbing light in at least a wavelength band from 570 nm to 590 nm, which is present in the optical pathway between the light-emitting element and the second wavelength converter, the second wavelength converter not containing the light-absorbing substance.

Abstract: An indirect linear luminaire that produces a batwing photometric distribution. The luminaire includes a rectangular housing having a substantially rectangular chamber defined by two opposed bifold wings and a bi-concave door extending therebetween. A linear light engine emits light upwards towards the bi-concave door and bifold wings and the light is reflected off of the bifold wings and bi-concave door in a batwing distribution.

Abstract: A lighting system comprises a plurality of discrete light emitting diode modules and a translucent portion containing the plurality of discrete light emitting diode modules. Each light emitting diode module comprises a light emitting diode and at least a first module electrode and a second module electrode. The first module electrode is in electrical connection with the cathode of the light emitting diode and the second module electrode is in electrical connection with the anode of the light emitting diode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic candle, which includes a candle body, wherein a cavity is formed inside the candle body, a lamp hole is formed in the upper surface of the candle body, a light-emitting unit is installed inside the cavity and includes a base, a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the upper surface of the base, fixed pipes are clamped in the first through hole and the second through hole, a first light-emitting body is inserted at the lower part of the fixed pipe in the first through hole, a second light-emitting body is inserted at the lower part of the fixed pipe in the second through hole. The electronic candle is reasonable in structure, safe in use and good in effect; and the candle body is also capable of generating a seven-colored effect, thus the electronic candle is very attractive.

Abstract: A retrofitting kit includes at least one of an adapter bracket and a retainer configured to engage at least one of an existing troffer light fixture and a T-bar of a ceiling system and a door assembly configured to be held in the ceiling system by the at least one of the adapter bracket and the retainer. The door assembly includes a lens, a housing configured to hold the lens, the housing including one or more sidewalls disposed around a periphery of the lens, where the one or more sidewalls extend upward, away from the lens to define a cavity, and a plurality of LEDs having primary light axes extending inward into the cavity. The plurality of LEDs are coupled to the one or more sidewalls and positioned to illuminate the lens from behind with a uniform distribution of light when engaged.

Abstract: A solar lamp stand assembly is provided for retrofitting a solar lamp to facilitate alternative placements of the solar lamp. The assembly includes a solar lamp having a housing. An annular wall extends downwardly from the housing defining a socket. A plate and a connection member are provided. The connection member has a first end coupled to and extending from the plate. The connection member also has a free second end insertable into the socket whereby the solar lamp is coupled to and supported by the connection member and the plate.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner incorporating a cyclone separation device comprises a cylindrical cyclone chamber having a tubular side wall in the form of a filter. An auger is mounted within the chamber for rotation about the longitudinal axis thereof, the auger having a vane which extends along the chamber in a first helical direction. In use, the auger is rotated in a direction opposite to said helical direction so that separated dirt and dust is driven to a collection region at the bottom of the chamber and compacted. The collection region preferably expands during use to increase the capacity thereof. A vacuum cleaner in accordance with the invention has to be emptied less regularly and any risk of dust re-entrainment is reduced.

Abstract: A guide lamp apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source, a light division lens that may be arranged on a front of the light source and divides a light emitted from the light source into a plurality of lights, and a front light collection lens that may be arranged on a front of the light division lens and forms predetermined patterned images on a road surface.

Abstract: An LED lighting ball structure includes a spherical shell, a control unit and a plurality of LED lighting units. The spherical shell includes a first segment and a second segment coupled with the first segment to jointly define a housing space. The first segment includes a first housing portion and a first decorative cover plate coupled with the first housing portion. The first housing portion includes a plurality of first assembly holes communicating with the housing space. The second segment includes a second housing portion and a second decorative cover plate coupled with the second housing portion. The second housing portion includes a plurality of second assembly holes communicating with the housing space. The control unit is located in the housing space. The LED lighting units are located in the first and second assembly holes respectively and form electrical connection with the control unit.

Abstract: A luminaire (10) comprises at least one elongate luminaire housing (16), a plurality of lens segments (22, 24, 26, 28) extending through the at least one elongate luminaire housing, the lens segments having at least one edge which is cut on an angle, wherein an adjacent edge of adjacent lens segments form supplementary angles, at least one end constraint at ends of the plurality of elongate lens segments, at least one temperature compensation unit (50) disposed between ends of the plurality of elongate lens segments.

Abstract: A light directing film includes a back major surface having light reflection regions and light transmission regions and being planar, and a front major surface opposing the back surface. The front surface is planar and a plurality of lenses is disposed between the front surface and the back surface. At least selected light transmission regions are registered with selected lens elements. A method for forming the light directing film and illuminated signs utilizing the light directing films are also described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new LED lens and LCD backlight screen thereof. The said new LED lens includes base stand, the first protruding stand set on the base stand and the second protruding stand set on the first protruding stand; the side wall of the first protruding stand and the side wall of the second protruding stand constitute the exit surface, the side wall of the first protruding stand is outside-protruding curved surface structure; the top surface of the second protruding stand is reflective surface, and the reflective surface is conic concave structure; the bottom of the base stand is set the cylindrical hole for installing LED, and the surface of the cylindrical hole constitutes incidence surface. The present invention achieves the intention of acquiring the same brightness degree through reducing the projection distance by half compared to the present refractive optical lens with the same LED arrangement distance.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp tube for replacing a linear fluorescent lamp that includes an inner tube wall, an outer tube wall, at least one LED array, and at least one waveguide, where the at least one LED array is coupled to an inner surface of the inner tube wall. The at least one waveguide is coupled to the end of the outer tube and is configured to reflect light emitted from the at least one LED array toward a space located between the inner tube wall and the outer tube wall.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for anti-collision lights. An anti-collision light (“ACL”) may include a light source, a primary reflector, and a secondary reflector. The primary reflector may have a concave side facing the light source and the secondary reflector. The secondary reflector may include a reflective cone and a reflective base. The ACL may be configured to efficiently distribute light from the light source according to Federal Aviation Administration ACL requirements.

Abstract: Provided is a lamp configured to control an irradiation angle. The lamp includes a light emitting unit that is provided with an LED and a reflector having a reflecting surface that reflects light from the LED. The reflecting surface of the reflector is formed to have a parabolic shape in a cross-section perpendicular to an optical axis of the LED. The reflecting surface of the reflector is formed to have an elliptical shape in a cross-section parallel to the optical axis of the LED so as to condense and diffuse reflected light beams in a forward direction.

Abstract: A lighting fixture apparatus includes a light source oriented toward a illumination area. A primary reflector is disposed between the light source and the illumination area. The primary reflector includes a primary concave surface substantially facing away from the illumination area. A secondary reflector is positioned opposite the primary concave surface and includes a secondary concave surface substantially facing toward the illumination area. The primary concave surface is substantially specularly reflective, and the secondary concave surface is substantially diffusely reflective. In some embodiments, only reflected light is visible from the illumination area, and no direct light from the light source is incident on the illumination area.

Abstract: A lamp is provided, the lamp comprising a one piece envelope (102) mounted on a base (104), an internal structure (106) arranged within the envelope (102), the internal structure (106) comprising a stem (108) extending from the base (104), a solid state light source (110) arranged on the stem (108), and a screen (112, 212) obscuring at least a portion of light emitted from the solid state light source (110) such that light emitted from the solid state light source (110) is diffused by the screen (112, 212), wherein the stem (108) is arranged to support the screen (112, 212), wherein the screen (112, 212) is arranged to adopt a collapsed state such that the screen (112, 212) is passable through a base opening (115) of the envelope (102) and an un-collapsed state (116) such that the screen (112, 212) is impassable through the base opening (115) of the envelope (102).

Abstract: Disclosed is a light deflector including a light-emitting element configured to emit a light beam with a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape, and a lens configured to condense light emitted from the light-emitting element, wherein an optical axis of the light-emitting element and an optical axis of the lens are decentered and a longitudinal axis of the light beam with the substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape is arranged in a direction orthogonal to a direction of decentering on the lens.

Abstract: The present disclose relates to a lens. The lens includes a bottom surface; a light input surface depressed from a center of the bottom surface; a light output surface opposite to the light input surface, the light output surface comprising a concave surface located at a center thereof and a convex surface surrounding the concave surface; and total reflective side surfaces. The side surface includes a first and a second side surfaces gradually slanting outwardly along a direction from the bottom surface to the light output surface, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface being perpendicular to the bottom surface. The present disclose also relates to a light source module with the lens.

Abstract: An illumination device comprises a housing (5) with a plurality of compartments (3), each compartment comprising a respective light emission window (15), a light source (11), and a stack of crossed prismatic sheets (10). Light issued by the light source during operation is made to propagate through the prismatic sheets and subsequently through the light emission window. The orientation of the stack of sheets is different for each compartment, thus causing each compartment to issue a different beam of light. The light source of each compartment is separately switchable, thus enabling easy setting of the type of beam issued form the illumination device. Optionally a diffuser (17, 23) is provided at one side or at both sides of the stack of prismatic sheets to enhance the homogeneity of the issued light.

Abstract: A lighting device for mounting on a mounting surface may include: a planar solid state lighting module having a light emitting region and peripheral holes for fixing members to the mounting surface to extend therethrough, a peripheral gasket extending along the periphery of the lighting module; the gasket having, at the holes of the lighting module, ear-like extensions having a perforation therein, said ear-like extensions extending inwardly of the gasket to align the perforations therein with the holes in the lighting module, a housing which frames the lighting device with the gasket applied onto the lighting module. The housing has apertures aligned with the holes in the lighting module and the perforations in the ear-like extensions of the gasket, as well as a window to expose the light emitting region of the lighting module, with a light permeable screen which sealingly closes said window.

Abstract: A barrel adjustment and retaining assembly includes a barrel body having an end surface, a seat body having a protrusion, a limiting component and an adjustment barrel. The seat body is movable relative to the barrel body. The protrusion is moved toward the end surface when the seat body moves from a pre-assembly position to an assembly position. The limiting component is clamped between the protrusion and the end surface to deform such that an outer diameter of the limiting component is increased when the seat body moves from the pre-assembly position to the assembly position. The adjustment barrel is sleeved slidably on the barrel body. The clamped limiting component is confined within a hole portion of the adjustment barrel.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate member and at least one light emitting element. The substrate member has a groove portion defined between two wiring portions spaced apart from each other. The groove portion includes a first groove portion, a second groove portion, and a third groove portion. The first groove portion extends in a direction that forms a slanted angle with respect to a first direction, the second groove portion is spaced apart from the first groove and extends in a direction that forms a slanted angle with respect to the first direction, and the third groove portion is interconnected with the first groove portion and the second groove portion. The light emitting element is disposed over the third groove portion.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes a light emitting body, a gyro sensor detecting a tremor, and a light emitting body tilt driving unit tilting the light emitting body in response to tremor information detected by the gyro sensor.

Abstract: Display module mounting apparatus and methods provide mounting features enabling ease of installation and service. The apparatus may have one or more releasable frame couplers and pivoting releasable frame couplers coupled to a display module having a display plane defined in relation to a substrate. One or more adjustable linkages may adjustably define a standoff distance between the display plane and a support frame to which the module may be mounted by the mounting apparatus. Concave and convex adjustments to the display plane may be made. Operation of pivoting action to tilt the display plane enables installation, removal, and serviceability of large displays constructed with a tiled plurality of display modules.

Abstract: A lighting module may include a housing having an open rear side, a light source substrate with at least one light source arranged thereon, a driver circuit board accommodated in the housing, at least one electrical connection element for electrically connecting the driver circuit board to the light source substrate, and a closure element for closing the open rear side, wherein the closure element is designed for feeding through at least one electrical connection.

Abstract: A substrate having a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted thereon is described. The substrate may be mounted in a lighting apparatus and may include a surface on which the plurality of light-emitting elements are mounted and one or more holes through which heat may be conducted from the first surface to another surface of the substrate. For example, a heat conductive and electrically non-conductive material may cover a surface of the one or more holes. According to some arrangements, the surface of the substrate may include an electrically non-conductive layer and an electrically conductive layer such that the electrically non-conductive layer is electrically isolated or separated from the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: An illustrative lighting system provides a single light housing and an associated lens cover that together interchangeably receive one of a selection of heat sink trays and one of a selection of light reflectors. Each of the selection of heat sink trays includes a different number and/or orientation of light emitter packages. Each the selection of light reflectors includes openings and surfaces matching the number and orientation of light emitter packages for one of the selection of heat sink trays.

Abstract: An LED lighting device and a method for making the LED lighting device, the LED lighting device having a PCB positioned over a cooling substrate on the top of a metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup. LED light sources are provided on the PCB and are connected to a power supply. Screws are used to attach the PCB to the cooling substrate. At least one screw includes a screw head electrically connected to one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a screw body electrically connected to the metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup, such that the at least one screw provides a bypass discharge path between the LED light sources and the metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup to release leakage current and to protect the LED light sources.

Abstract: A surface mounting lamp includes a covering element of a transparent material and having a first face, which in use is directed outwards away from a mounting surface of the lamp, and a second face opposite the first face and provided with at least one socket for housing lighting elements. A lighting unit is sealably connected to the covering element, facing the inside of the socket and includes a plurality of lighting elements, each housed in the socket. The lamp also includes a junction piece connected to the covering element and having a connecting portion engageable with the mounting surface of the lamp to fix the position thereof, and a retaining mechanism interposed between the junction piece and the second face of the covering element and connecting the covering element to the junction piece.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner inlet door lighting device for illuminating the area directly in front of a vacuum cleaner wall mounted inlet. The lighting device includes LED's operated upon the opening of a rotatable door have a directional pattern for optimum illumination. The LED's are mounted behind the rotatable door to cause illumination when the rotatable door is open. In an alternative embodiment the LED's are remotely mounted using fiber optic cabling for direction of the light when the rotatable door is opened. When the rotatable door opens the area in front of the wall mounted inlet is illuminated so that the dirt and debris can be seen while being pushed into the collection container. When the rotatable door is closed, the illumination is turned off.

Abstract: The percussion-triggered lighting system is adapted to provide steady and/or percussively triggered illumination within one or more drums. The drums have translucent heads to allow the internal lighting to be viewed. An electromechanical switch is installed within the drum(s), for economy and to allow the system to be installed in existing drums. The system may also operate small peripheral lights around the edge of one or more drums, the peripheral lighting being programmable to produce various moving patterns. The system may also include a video projector within one or more drums to project a visual image on the interior of the translucent drum head that is visible to the audience. A separate control panel may be provided to allow the drummer to actuate any of the percussive lights without striking the drum to avoid creating a sound when a drum beat is inappropriate during the performance.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to a compact steam boiler which may provide steam to a steam reformer in a fuel cell system. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a steam boiler including an outer shell and a first inner tube and a second inner tube within the outer shell, the first and second inner tubes spaced away from one another. The steam boiler further includes a twisted ribbon positioned inside each of the first and second inner tubes.

Abstract: A delivery system for remotely driving an eddy current probe through the tubing of a heat exchanger. The system uses a flexible shaft and air pressure to move an inspection probe through the heat exchanger tubes. The flexible shaft initially drives the probe through a sealed conduit to deliver the probe to the tube end at which point a seal on the shaft near the probe head contacts the tube inner surface allowing a buildup of air pressure behind the seal, thus driving the probe through the tube.

Abstract: A catalytic burner is provided. The method of using the catalytic burner utilizes flameless combustion. The absence of a flame results in a more even temperature distribution throughout the length of the burner. The invention lowers the autoignition temperature by placing a catalytic surface within the burner and offers relatively even distribution of heat from the burner. Thus, the amount and location of the combustion reaction can be controlled by varying the amount and distribution of catalyst within the burner.

Abstract: A system includes a gasification feed injector. The gasification feed injector includes a tip portion that has an outer wall and a feed outlet, and an injection axis of the gasification feed injector extends through the feed outlet of the tip portion. The gasification feed injector also has at least one fastener extending radially from the outer wall relative to an injection axis of the gasification feed injector through the feed outlet of the tip portion. An attachment location of the at least one fastener is located away from the feed outlet of the tip portion. The system also includes a heat shield, which includes a tile radially disposed on the at least one fastener and radially secured to the outer wall via fastening the tile to the at least one fastener. In addition, the tile wraps around a distal end portion of the tip portion.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes at least a holder, a lance with a fluid distributing device, a drive unit for a translatory movement of the lance in the holder, a first fluid conducting system with a first feed, a first return and at least one first flow path proceeding from the first feed toward the first return for cooling the cleaning apparatus, and a second fluid conducting system with a second feed and at least one second flow path proceeding from the second feed toward the fluid distributing device.

Abstract: A resonator device is provided for damping a pressure oscillation within a combustion chamber. The resonator device may comprise: a container filled with a gas; an opening in the container; and a heating element adapted to generate a flame. The flame is arranged to heat the gas within the container. The resonator device is comprised in a combustion arrangement comprising a combustion chamber for defining a combustion space for burning fuel. The container is connected to the combustion chamber such that an inside of the container is in communication with the combustion space via the opening. The resonator device has a resonance frequency equal to a pressure oscillation frequency within the combustion chamber under normal load conditions.