Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve. The valve includes a first member having a first port therethrough, a second member in operable communication with the first member having a sealing surface thereon on an inner radial surface of the second member and a second port therethrough that is movable relative to the first member. The valve also has a seal sealingly engaged with the first member and slidably sealingly engagable with the second member, and a support member movably disposed relative to the first member and the second member. The support member has a support surface dimensioned similarly to the sealing surface, and is movable with the second member relative to the first member so that upon such movement the seal is continuously supported by at least one of the sealing surface and the support surface.

Abstract: Valve devices for selectively controlling fluid flow through multiple converging paths are described. An example valve device comprises a housing defining first and second inlet paths, an outlet path, a junction in fluid communication with the first and second inlet paths and the outlet path, and first and second plunger cavities. A first movable plunger is disposed in the first plunger cavity and a second movable plunger is disposed in the second plunger cavity. A control member is slidably attached to the housing and is movable between a first, proximal position with the first plunger in a first position to impede fluid flow through the first inlet path and the second plunger is in a second position, and a second, distal position with the first plunger in a second position and the second plunger in a first position to impede fluid flow through the second inlet path.

Abstract: An integrated valve assembly, which integrates two check valves and a solenoid assembly which functions as a purge valve. When the solenoid assembly is in an open position, during a first mode of operation, vacuum pressure places the first check valve in an open position and the second check valve in a closed position, and during a second mode of operation, pressurized air places the first check valve in a closed position, and vacuum pressure generated by a venturi valve member places the second check valve in an open position. Each check valve utilizes a nylon insert along with an over molded rubber seal. The design of the check valves prevents actuation at low vacuums and flows when the vehicle is shut off. The integrated valve assembly eliminates the need for an OBD relief valve, and simplifies the EVAP system, saving costs, complexity, and eliminates several possible leak connections.

Abstract: A relief valve assembly includes a relief valve, a hollow shell disposed on the relief valve so as to form a relieving chamber, and a cap mounted to the hollow shell and closing off a distal end of the relief valve to an external environment. The hollow shell has a distal aperture and a proximal aperture, and the distal end of the relief valve is inserted into the hollow shell through the proximal aperture and protrudes through the distal aperture. The relief valve includes a relief port forming a fluid flow path between a valve chamber of the relief valve and the relieving chamber, and the hollow shell extends past the relief port along a longitudinal axis of the relief valve. The relief valve includes a slide member configured to move in response to an over-pressure condition, and a fluid vents from the valve chamber to the relieving chamber through the relief port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control valve having a valve seat and a valve disk (1), which can be moved from a closed position, in which the valve disk (1) rests on the valve seat and the relief valve is closed, into a through-flow position, in which the relief valve is open, wherein the valve disk (1) comprises a valve disk surface (2) having a peripheral surface rim (4) and a normal which is perpendicular to the valve disk surface (2), runs through the center of gravity of the latter and defines a longitudinal axis L. A brim is arranged on the surface rim (4), wherein said brim has a first part (6) which projects beyond the valve disk surface (2) in the axial direction with respect to the longitudinal axis L and has a second part (8) which adjoins the first part (6) and comprises a section that is radial with respect to the longitudinal axis L.

Abstract: A sliding stem control valve includes a valve body, a seat ring located within the valve body and a valve plug slidably mounted within the valve body, the valve plug and the valve seat cooperating to control fluid flow through the control valve. A seal assembly is located between the valve plug and the valve seat, the seal assembly including a metal/graphite seal ring located between a first backup ring and a second backup ring. A biasing element is located adjacent the second backup ring and a retainer ring is located adjacent the biasing element to maintain the biasing element adjacent the second backup ring.

Abstract: The present specification is directed to a valve that has an orifice closing member adjacent to an orifice through which fluid can flow, a displacement member having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is adjacent to the orifice closing member when the valve is in an open position, a first magnet and a second magnet where the first and second magnets are sufficiently proximate to the displacement member to exert a magnetic force on the displacement member, and an actuator for generating a magnetic field to move the displacement member toward the first magnet, cause the first portion to press against the orifice closing member, and cause the orifice closing member to close the orifice.

Abstract: A method for greasing the mated threads of a valve stem and a stem nut of a motor-operated valve without the need to actuate the valve and without the need for an internal grease path within the stem nut includes pressurizing one end of the thread interface defined by the mating threads with pressurized grease. A device for carrying out the method may include a thread lubricator that has a bore that receives the free end of the valve stem and an adapter nut that attaches the thread lubricator to the valve housing. Pressurized grease flows into the thread lubricator and to the one end of the tread interface.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a piping system includes a valve having an inlet and outlet arranged for connection to the piping system, and further includes a valve body, a control element disposed in a flow passage, and a shiftable valve stem operatively coupled to the control element. Valve packing is disposed about the valve stem and is secured by a retainer assembly. An adapter plate is provided and is attached to the valve body by a plurality of gland bolts, with the adapter plate and the gland bolts cooperating to secure the retainer assembly. An actuator bracket is provided and includes a first portion and a second portion, with the first portion secured to the adapter plate by a plurality of fasteners, and an actuator is secured to the second portion of the actuator bracket by a plurality of fasteners, with the actuator having a control rod operatively coupled to the valve stem.

Abstract: A valve comprising a housing defining a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a fluid path, a valve chamber in the fluid path and having a valve seat, a valve member moveable between an open position in which the valve member is displaced from the valve seat such that the fluid inlet is connected to the fluid outlet and a closed position, and first and second opposed biasing members of unequal loading applying a resulting biasing force to the valve member so as to bias it towards the closed position, a first piston member movable in a first bore relative to the valve for moving the valve member in a first direction, and a second piston member for moving the valve member in a second direction, a first pressure compensation passage, and a second pressure compensation passage.

Abstract: A cushioned check valve includes a flow channel with an inlet, a check valve, and an outlet. Bypass channels connect the outlet, a cylinder containing a piston, and the inlet. The piston is biased toward a first end of the cylinder by a diaphragm and a hermetically sealed gas volume containing a compressible gas, blocking the bypass channels. When the fluid pressure in the outlet exceeds a nominal operating range, the piston moves toward a second end of the cylinder until the fluid pressure acting on the piston is equalized by the piston bias, and fluid flows through the bypass channel. Once the fluid pressure and piston bias are equalized, the piston returns to a position blocking the bypass channels.

Abstract: An extendable, service line positioning system is provided for the deployment, retraction, and transportation of service lines that provide necessary resources (e.g., electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and communication resources) to a drilling rig. The positioning system comprises a plurality of connected panels supportable of a service line coupled to a vertical post on a skid. The panels are movable between a retracted position above the skid or a deployed position beyond the skid. The positioning system thus advantageously enables a drilling rig to move short distances for pad drilling operations without having the need to move resource-providing equipment coupled to supply lines.

Abstract: A clamp for a tubular hose or cable is disclosed. The clamp comprises a first clamp half, a second clamp half, and a hinge pin. The first clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a first concave semi-cylindrical face. The first end of the first clamp half carries means for mounting the clamp. The second clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a second concave semi-cylindrical face. The first clamp half and the second clamp half come together along a parting line and are retained together by a hinge pin. The clamp halves are provided with snap-in liners for easy use. Alternative mounts for mounting the clamp on subsea wire line or tubulars is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe hanging assembly that includes a single piece of steel having a first upper horizontal section, second and third angled sections coupled to the first section, fourth and fifth vertical sections extending vertically from the second and third sections, respectively, sixth and seventh vertical sections extending vertically and parallel to the fourth and fifth sections, respectively, and eighth and ninth curved sections. The eighth curved section connects the fourth and sixth sections to form a first U-shaped holder, and the ninth curved section connects the fifth and seventh sections to form a second U-shaped holder, with the eighth section disposed at a different elevation than the ninth section. Two different pipes can be supported in the first and second U-shaped holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garden hose with at least one cover layer. The aim of the invention is to improve the grip of the hose relative to the hand of the user and/or on a connection to a connecting element via a compression-type fitting. For this purpose, a relief structure is produced on an outward surface of a cover layer of the hose. The relief structure can substantially improve the haptic impression and/or, when the connection is tight, bring about an interlocking or at least semi-interlocking engagement of retaining elements of a connecting element with the relief structure and substantially increase the retaining force which prevents the hose end from accidentally slipping off the connecting element.

Abstract: A high pressure hose for use within an umbilical includes a hose liner tube surrounded by a first reinforcement layer comprised substantially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers and a second reinforcement layer surrounding the first reinforcement layer. The second layer comprises at least 50% aramid fibers. The hose has an outer thermoplastic extruded hose jacket.

Abstract: A pipe and pipe support interface structure comprised of a fiberglass C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure having a high strength, low friction, non-corrosive bearing surface block comprised of UHMWPE or other suitable polymer materials is disclosed. The bearing surface saddle structure is adhesively bonded to the exterior surface of a pipe following appropriate pipe surface preparation at locations where the pipe contacts a pipe support surface. The bearing surface block of the bearing surface structure provides an interface between the pipe and pipe support surface in order to protect the pipe from wear caused by bearing on a pipe support. The C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure described will increase the load bearing area of the pipe at the pipe support and serve to prevent wear on both the pipe and the pipe support. The C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure and method may be employed in the field as part of a maintenance and repair program.

Abstract: A sealing device is insertable into a port having an internal wall. The device includes a seal member and a ring member operatively connected to each other. The seal member includes an inner seal surface defining a seal opening. The ring member includes an inner ring surface defining a ring opening. The seal opening and the ring opening share a common central axis. The seal member defines a first rib extending circumferentially around the seal opening, the first rib being raised a first height relative to the inner seal surface at the seal opening. The first rib is configured to be deformable in response to a compression force from the internal wall of the port when the seal member is inserted into the port. The seal member may define a second rib axially spaced from the first rib.

Abstract: A pipe connection includes a ball joint having shell parts and pipe connection elements at the ends of the shell parts which face away from each other are to be connected to a respective pipe section. The shell parts surround one another in a contacting manner and define a respective longitudinal center line; they are rotatable relative to one another between an aligned position, in which the longitudinal center lines coincide, and a rotated position, in which the longitudinal center lines form an angle which differs from zero. The shell parts together enclose an axial passage which extends between the ends of the shell parts. A sealing element is provided between the outermost and innermost shell part. A lining extends between the outermost shell part and the corresponding pipe connection element. The inner lining surface has a curvature corresponding to that of the outer surface of the innermost shell part.

Abstract: This female quick coupling (2) element (10) is intended to cooperate, by press fitting (F1) along a press fitting axis (X10-X20), with a male element (20). It comprises a body (102) centred on a longitudinal axis (X10) of the passage of fluid and comprising a flat front face (108), a relief valve (120) comprising a valve (110) housed in the duct for the passage of fluid and mobile along the longitudinal axis, a manoeuvring ring (130) mounted slidingly around the body and defining, at its distal end (134), a mouth (E10) for receiving the male element. The manoeuvring ring is provided with at least one relief (136) of engagement with a corresponding relief (226) of the male element. The female coupling element further comprises a safety ring (150) mounted around the body (102), radially inside the manoeuvring ring (130), mobile axially in relation to the body (102) between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A quick-connect assembly for connecting a fluid supply line, to a fluid valve, the assembly including a fluid supply line, a spacing element, a valve housing with an inlet and a transverse slot, and a spring clip. The valve housing has a face which includes an insertion end that defines a cavity having a valve housing stop. The spacing element and fluid supply line are adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the valve housing. The spring clip is configured to engage the valve housing and the fluid supply line after the spring clip is inserted into the transverse slot of the valve housing such that the fluid supply line is secured to the valve housing.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a shrouded conduit joint assembly that includes a joint assembly and a boot shroud. The joint assembly includes a first ferrule having a first seal, and a second ferrule having a second seal. A clamp operatively engages the first ferrule and the second ferrule. The boot shroud surrounds the joint assembly and is spaced from the joint assembly to create a leak detection space between the joint assembly and the boot shroud.

Abstract: A raw gas collection system for collecting raw gas from a plurality of aluminum smelting pots is equipped with a plurality of branch ducts (28d), each of which is arranged to channel a respective branch flow (38d) of raw gas from an aluminum smelting pot to a collection duct (26A), which is common to and shared by the branch ducts (28d). Each of said branch ducts (28d) is, near an outlet (52d) thereof, equipped with a curved section (50d) for aligning the branch flow (38d) with a flow direction of raw gas (27A) already present in the common collection duct (26A), and a constriction (54d) for accelerating the branch flow (38d) through the branch duct outlet (52d) into the common collection duct (26A). Furthermore, each of said branch ducts (28d) is equipped with a heat exchanger (40d) for removing heat from the respective branch flow (38d) of raw gas.

Abstract: A pipe assembly comprising an outer pipe in surrounding relation about an inner pipe, wherein the inner pipe is suspended in free inner ends of legs extended in an annular space that is formed between the outer and inner pipes, the legs reaching radially towards the inner pipe from an inner periphery of the outer pipe. At least one of the legs carries in its inner end a support foot that is formed with a recess facing towards the inner pipe. The recess forms a tunnel that is defined through an outer periphery of the inner pipe and opposite tunnel walls that reach from the leg to the inner pipe.

Abstract: A heatable fluid line having a pipeline and an electrical heat conductor extending at least over a section of the pipeline. The pipeline has at least two longitudinal sections that are configured differently in respect of the material properties and/or design thereof. At least one first longitudinal section is formed of a first material and a second longitudinal section is formed of a second material. The material of the second longitudinal section is more flexible and/or has a higher resilience than the material of the first longitudinal section. A described method for producing the fluid line relates to an adaptive attachment of the heat conductor on the outside of the pipeline that permits the heat conductor to be wound around fluid coupling and/or connector parts, in particular the housings by means of which the line is assembled, without strand separation.

Abstract: Provided are articulating, rotating pipe bursting head devices for bursting a buried pipe and simultaneously pulling a replacement pipe through the same location. The bursting heads can comprise an integrated, substantially hollow cone body having one or more cutting knives arranged radially about its outer surface, and an end cap at its posterior end. Protruding from the posterior end of the end cap is a swiveling quick release coupling means for linking the bursting head to a replacement pipe carrier such as a universal duct puller. The swiveling quick release coupling means allows for rotation and articulation of the replacement pipe relative to the bursting head during operation, enhancing entry of the replacement pipe into an existing pipe underground. The bursting head body further can comprise an axial opening at its anterior end for receiving a cable, an internal magnetized cable gripping mechanism and a quick-release tool.

Abstract: A fluid conduit dielectric nipple for securement to a tank wall of a fluid holding tank, such as a steel tank of a water heater is described. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple has a tank securement end and a cylindrical conduit connecting end specifically configured for receiving a push-fit quick connector to secure to a water supply line and a hot water return line. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple is fabricated from inexpensive metal, such as plated steel, and has a plastics liner to protect parts thereof intended to be exposed to water to prevent corrosion while providing a leak-proof connection. Accordingly, there is provided an inexpensive dielectric nipple which provides quick connection and disconnection.

Abstract: A combination skid for supporting a plurality of skid-supported loads comprises a base having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of docking stations, each to receive a skid-supported load along a loading directional axis. The loading directional axis of the plurality of docking stations is oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base. In a system aspect, a system for supporting one or more loads is provided. The system comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, at least one skid for supporting the one or more loads and at least one docking station to receive the at least one skid along a loading directional axis. The each of the loading directional axis is oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting device includes a pivotal connection device and two supporting members individually pivotally connected to the pivotal connection device. The pivotal connection device includes a rotational restriction mechanism including a driving part and a restricting part connected to the driving part. The restricting part is capable of being driven by the driving part so as to move relative to the supporting members. Therein, the restricting part is capable of entering limitation ranges of rotational restriction structures of the supporting members simultaneously for individually limiting rotation ranges of the supporting members relative to the pivotal connection device according to the rotational restriction structures.

Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a first connection member, a second connection member defining a fixing groove, a third connection member, a fourth connection member and a fifth connection member. The first connection member, the second connection member and the third connection member are rotationally connected to each other head to hail to form a triangle and can be detached from each other. The fourth connection member is detachably attached to and rotatable around the third connection member. The fifth connection member is detachably attached to and rotatable around the fourth connection member. The second connection member defines a connection hole. A portion of the fifth connection member is detachably received in the connection hole to support the triangle.

Abstract: Mounting apparatuses, electronic device holders, and components of electronic device holders are shown and described herein. A mounting apparatus is removably connected to an object and the electronic device holder. The electronic device holder is configured to hold an electronic device and has one or more of an adaptor, a movable stand, and one or more portions of a backside thereof that are either clear or removed. The adaptor is removable from the electronic device holder for removal and replacement thereof with one or more additional, different adaptors.

Abstract: A microphone is mounted to apparatus in order to receive sound from a sound source. The apparatus has a microphone clamp to secure different microphones to a variety of musical instruments and other sound sources and may be used to directly mount a microphone to a variety of clamping surfaces. The mounting apparatus incorporates a dual jaw design to allow for easy, fast, and secure mounting to the clamping surface. The apparatus supports a quick release mechanism for easy and fast engagement and disengagement of the dual jaws, consequently reducing time needed to securely clamp and remove the mounting apparatus with the clamping surface. The release mechanism may include a dowel release having a hole through which the jaw stud is situated. The hole has two curved surfaces so that one of jaws may be moved without turning the jaw stud when the dowel release is depressed.

Abstract: A frame having one or more wall mount angle brackets. The wall mount brackets have a plate for mounting to a wall and a horizontally projecting surface. Outer brackets connect through slotted plates to the wall brackets allowing for variation in the depth of the object supported by the frame, i.e. the distance that the object projects from the wall. The outer brackets are themselves made of two pieces that join through slotted plates allowing for variation in the height of the supported object.

Abstract: An insert for attaching barricade tape, rope or other flexible line to traffic cones. The insert includes a clip-shaped body having legs that are biased apart to form a jaw area for the tape. The legs are squeezed together by hand and inserted into top openings of the cones. Features on the lower ends of the legs internally engage the upper portion of the cone when released, mounting the insert to the cone with the barricade tape retained in the jaw area.

Abstract: A garment carrier and support device for allowing a user to easily, comfortably and efficiently transport one or more hangers that each have clothing thereon and to support such hangers and clothing from a vehicular hook member, vehicular hand support, support rod or other fixture. The carrier device is particularly useful for transporting and hanging dry cleaning. The preferred carrier device has a handle member defining a handle grip, a cap member at the upper end of the handle defining a downwardly disposed hand contact surface, an upper curved arm adapted to hang the carrier member from the fixture and a lower curved arm configured to support the hangers. The hand contact surface distributes the weight of the clothing on the user's hand. An upwardly extending section near the distal end of the lower curved arm prevents the hangers from easily sliding off of the carrier device.

Abstract: A fluidtight and thermally insulating tank wall comprises: a multi-layer structure comprising a fluidtight barrier (5) and a thermally insulating barrier (4), retaining rods (22) attached to the bearing wall (7) between the insulating elements and extending in the direction of the thickness of the multi-layer structure to hold the multi-layer structure on the bearing wall, in which crossmembers (30) are attached to the retaining rods (22) such that in each instance a crossmember extends between two retaining rods at the interface between two insulating elements, the cover panels (11) of the insulating elements being connected to the crossmembers (30) so as to be held against the bearing wall via the crossmembers, and the fluidtight barrier (5) being connected to the crossmembers (30) so as to be held against the cover panels of the insulating elements via the crossmembers.

Abstract: Provided are an LNG storage container with an inner shell, which is capable of efficiently storing LNG or pressurized LNG (PLNG) pressurized at a predetermined pressure and supplying the LNG or PLNG to a consumption place, and capable of reducing manufacturing costs by minimizing the use of a metal having excellent low temperature characteristic, and a method for manufacturing the same. The LNG storage container includes: an inner shell configured to store LNG inside; an outer shell configured to enclose the outside of the inner shell such that a space is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell; a support installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell to support the inner shell and the outer shell; and a heat insulation layer part installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell and configured to reduce a heat transfer.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas storage and dispensing system having bulk storage tanks in fluid communication with a natural gas supply source; a primary compressor delivering the natural gas to the bulk storage tanks; dispensing storage tanks in fluid communication with the bulk storage tanks and in fluid communication with fuel dispensers; a secondary compressor delivering the natural gas to the dispensing storage tanks from the bulk storage tanks; wherein when the pressure within the dispensing storage tanks falls below a predetermined minimum pressure, natural gas is delivered from the bulk storage tanks to the dispensing storage tanks, and wherein when the pressure in the bulk storage tanks falls below a predetermined minimum pressure, natural gas is delivered from the supply source to the bulk storage tanks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure delivery system for delivering a gas. The pressure delivery system comprises a gas cylinder containing at least one gas, the gas cylinder comprising an outlet, and the gas in the gas cylinder having a first gas pressure. The system further comprising a pressure reduction valve positioned downstream of the outlet for reducing the first gas pressure to a second gas pressure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverages.

Abstract: A liquefied gas system and method can supply gas from a liquefied gas container more efficiently by using an external stabilizing device. The liquefied gas is located under its own vapor pressure in the lower portion of the container. As the vapor is withdrawn from the container at ambient pressure, the liquid evaporates at an equivalent rate to account for the decrease in pressure. The stabilizing device surrounding the liquefied gas container efficiently transfers the ambient external heat to the liquid thus allowing more liquefied gas to be vaporized.

Abstract: A MEMS-based particle manipulation system which uses a particle manipulation stage and a sensor to detect when the sample volume is exhausted or nearly exhausted. The sensor sends a signal to a fluid control means that reverses the pressure between one of the output channels and the input channels, to keep the surfaces wet with a volume of the sample fluid. This volume can be maintained in the channel until an operator intervenes, or it can be repeatedly shuttled back and forth between the input channel and an output channel. By keeping the channels wet, material from the sample stream does not become adhered to the channel walls, which might otherwise irreversibly change or damage the device.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment discloses a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp including a heat sink including a first surface and a second surface, and a substrate including a first surface and a second surface. The substrate disposed on the heat sink and the first surface of the heat sink contacts the second surface of the substrate. The LED lamp also includes at least one first LED disposed on the first surface of the substrate and a transparent cover connected to the heat sink and spaced apart from the substrate. The second surface of the heat sink is adjacent to the first surface of the heat sink. The second surface of the heat sink extends toward the transparent cover. At the least an end point of the second surface of the heat sink is disposed over an outer region of edges of the substrate.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.

Abstract: Provided is an LED module with which wide light distribution may be obtained even with a small number of attached LED devices, and which has a simple structure which may be easily assembled. An LED module includes a column-shaped mounting substrate and a plurality of LED devices. The mounting substrate has a structure further including an insulation layer between a first copper plate and a second copper plate. When mounting the plurality of LED devices on a leading end part of the mounting substrate, the first copper plate is used as the plus-side electrode, and the second copper plate is used as the minus-side electrode.

Abstract: An electrical interface module (EIM) is provided between an LED illumination device and a light fixture. The EIM includes an arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to an LED illumination device and a second arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to the light fixture and may include a power converter. Additionally, an LED selection module may be included to selectively turn on or off LEDs. A communication port may be included to transmit information associated with the LED illumination device, such as identification, indication of lifetime, flux, etc. The lifetime of the LED illumination device may be measured and communicated, e.g., by an RF signal, IR signal, wired signal or by controlling the light output of the LED illumination device. An optic that is replaceably mounted to the LED illumination device may include, e.g., a flux sensor that is connected to the electrical interface.

Abstract: An illumination system includes at least an LED module, and at least an illuminated area. The LED module includes an LED, and a lens mounted in light path of the LED. The lens includes a light source recess, a first light emitting surface, a critical reflecting surface, and a second light emitting surface intersecting with the first light emitting surface and being on same side with the first light emitting surface. The first light emitting surface can receive more light quantity than the second light emitting surface. Although the light emitted from the first light emitting surface may have greater attenuation than the light emitted from the second light emitting surface, light emitted from the first light emitting surface can make up the intensity losses of attenuation as the first light emitting surface receives more light quantity than the second light emitting surface. As a result, the illumination system 100 have uniform illumination pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode bulb with a glare shield structure. It uses a glare shield structure to separate the sensor from the light emitting diode. A joggle structure or a sleeve structure is used for the glare shield structure to separately match the separated condenser lens and the lamp base to form glare shield means to prevent the sensor from being interfered by irradiated, refracted or reflected light from the light emitting diode. The structure is simple to be assembled and the cost of assembling is reduced.

Abstract: A lighting fixture can comprise a flexible substrate and an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the flexible substrate. In various embodiments, the array of LEDs can be disposed at one region of the flexible substrate, with another area of the flexible substrate free from LEDs. Light emitted from the LED array can be incident upon the area that is free from LEDs, and that area can manage the incident light to achieve a desired effect. Accordingly, the flexible substrate can filter, diffuse, refract, transmit, diffract, imprint information upon, or otherwise purposely manipulate light generated by associated LEDs The flexible substrate may be manipulated into different forms for different lighting fixtures styles and models and for different applications.

Abstract: An arrangement for emitting light comprising at least one LED-light source and at least one lens arranged in front of the LED light source in the light-emitting direction. A reflector is arranged in front of the lens in the light emitting direction for influencing the light emitted from the lens.