Abstract: A support tripod (1) for video-photographic equipment, comprising a spider (2), a column (8) provided with hooking means (9) for a piece of video-photographic equipment slidable along a sliding axis (Z) inside an aperture (7) defined by said spider (2), a plurality of legs (4) hinged at a hinging end (4a) to said spider (2) to open/close the tripod (1), each leg (4) having a body extending mainly along a longitudinal axis (Y) and being rotatable about a hinging axis (X) substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (Y) and extending through the spider (2) to be moved between a closed configuration (W, W?) in which the legs (4) are arranged almost parallel with the sliding axis (Z) and at least one operating configuration (K, J) in which the legs are inclined relative to the sliding axis (Z) at a desired opening angle (?1, ?2), each leg (4) being provided with an adjusting device (30) in order to adjust the angular position of the leg (4) up to a maximum opening angle (?1, ?2) relative to said sliding

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism for a display is disclosed in the present invention. The adjusting mechanism includes a supporter, a bridging component installed on the supporter, a holder for holding the display, a driving component movably disposed on the bridging component, and an actuating component disposed between the driving component and the holder. The driving component moves relative to the bridging component along a first direction to rotate the actuating component, and the actuating component moves the holder relative to the bridging component along a second direction different from the first direction when rotating, so as to adjust a distance between the supporter and the holder.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging an object from a generally vertical support rod includes a hanger body, a first set of one or more hooks on the hanger body defining a first hook-defined recess, and a second set of one or more hooks on the hanger body defining a second hook-defined recess. The first and second hook-defined recesses have different transverse dimensions for receiving support rods having respective first and second different diameters.

Abstract: A seismic mount according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a housing having at least two independent isolation sections. The first isolation section may comprise a sliding plate system fixedly attached to a structure on a first end and disposed within the housing on a second end. The first sliding plate may be configured to allow the housing to move about the fixed position of the first sliding plate during a transient period such as seismic event. A second sliding plate system may be coupled to the housing and extend downwardly therefrom. The second sliding plate system may be configured to allow for independent movement of both the housing and the second sliding plate system with respect to each other during the seismic event.

Abstract: A system for securing an air conditioning unit to a building without the need for any alteration and/or damage to the building itself. The system includes a cross bar, an air conditioning unit support, and a strut. The arrangement of the components results in the cross bar applying an outward force to an interior surface of the building and strut applying an inward force to an exterior surface of the building in response to the downward force exerted on the air conditioning unit support. The sum of the forces applied on the surfaces of the building are sufficient to secure the air conditioning unit to the building.

Abstract: A hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member and a second hanger bar member. The first hanger bar member includes a first rail segment, a first channel segment including a first channel, and a first stoppage tab extending up above an edge of the first channel segment. The second hanger bar member includes a second rail segment positioned in the first channel of the first channel segment and a second channel segment that includes a second channel. The first rail segment is positioned in the second channel. The second hanger bar member further includes a second stoppage tab extending out in a horizontal direction. The first stoppage tab and the second stoppage tab are designed to abut against each other to prevent unintended disengagement of the first hanger bar member from the second hanger bar member.

Abstract: An invention is provided for a grease gun attachment apparatus for attaching a grease gun to a metal surface. The apparatus includes a housing having a plurality of side panels, and a magnet housing that forms a portion of the housing. The magnet housing is capable of holding a magnet, which is disposed within the magnet housing. In addition, at least one fastener is connected to the housing. The fastener allows the housing to be attached to a grease gun body of a grease gun, and can be connected to the housing via the plurality of side panels.

Abstract: An oil slinger for a blower is provided. The oil slinger provides many unique features including, but not limited to, being removably mounted to a rotatably mounted shaft. Such removable mounting can be accomplished through use of an adapter sleeve mounted over a shaft, a slinger hub onto which is mounted an oil slinger, and a lock nut with retaining element. In one form the adapter sleeve includes a outer frustoconical surface which engages an inner frustoconical surface of the slinger hub.

Abstract: A drip pan apparatus for use in a helicopter includes a drip pan and a frame having a plurality of frame sides and a plurality of frame corners that define an inwardly-facing peripheral surface. A first frame angle is formed between a first inwardly-facing surface and a second inwardly-facing surface. The first frame angle is an acute angle. The drip pan has an outwardly-facing peripheral surface. The outwardly-facing peripheral surface defines a plurality of sides, including a first side and a second side, to cooperate with the inwardly-facing peripheral surface of the frame. A first angle is formed between the first side and the second side. The first angle is an acute angle. A method of installing a drip pan includes modifying at least a portion of a skirt on the helicopter and then securing the frame to one or both of the modified skirt and the helicopter structure.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids between an offshore unit and a carrier which are placed in an offloading configuration, includes at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, wherein the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to a floating multi-function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between the offshore unit and the carrier, wherein the floating multi-function unit can be lifted out of the water and can be held in a fixed position above water-level and is provided with connection elements for making a fluid connection between the transfer hose end and a manifold of the carrier and with emergency disconnect elements for the at least one transfer hose, placed at a distance from the connection elements.

Abstract: A fluid storage tank is disclosed, the storage tank including a first conduit disposed therein substantially adjacent an inner surface of a sidewall of the storage tank, and wherein the inner surface facilitates a heating of the first conduit and a fluid in the first conduit during extraction thereof from the storage tank.

Abstract: The present invention refers to replaceable upper or handle (2) and lower or support/base ring (4) elements for a pressurized container having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein said upper and lower rings elements are manufactured from a thermostable material, a thermosetting material or a combination thereof, e.g. polyurethane, and comprise fastening means to releasably engage the ring elements with projections (3, 5) provided on the upper and lower portions of said pressurized container. The invention also refers to a pressurized container having said replaceable ring elements.

Abstract: A first accommodation chamber accommodating therein an inverter unit with a built-in inverter circuit and a second accommodation chamber accommodating therein a filter unit with a built-in filter circuit are formed individually in different positions of a housing of a motor-driven compressor for a vehicle. The input terminals and the output terminals of the inverter unit and of the filter unit are all arranged so as to extend in the same direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for extracting restrained liquid (e.g., surface tension-restrained liquid) from open wells in a chip, where the restrained liquid does not flow out of the wells due to gravity when the wells are held upside down. For example, the present invention provides extraction fixtures that may be attached to, and/or held adjacent to, a chip such that any restrained liquid that is forced out of the open wells is collected by, or flows through, the extraction fixtures. Also for example, the present invention provides assemblies composed of a extraction fixture attached to, and/or held adjacent to, a chip, and methods of subjecting such assemblies to a force such that at least a portion of the restrained liquid in the open wells is forced out and collected by, or flows through, the extraction fixture.

Abstract: A plasma process method of processing an object to be processed by a plasma process while enabling cooling of an inside of a plasma apparatus by taking in and exhausting a gas to evacuate an atmosphere of the inside includes measuring a temperature of the atmosphere of the inside of the plasma process apparatus while the plasma is not generated; and stopping taking the gas into the inside of the plasma process apparatus during the plasma process in a case where the measured temperature is lower than a first preset threshold temperature when the atmosphere is evacuated at a preset volumetric flow rate.

Abstract: A device that emits light in response to an electrical or optical excitation, such as LEDs, displays, e-readers, device includes at least one anisotropic flat colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal whose smallest dimension, namely the thickness, is smaller than the other two by a factor of at least 1.5, the emitted light having an intensity and a polarization that vary according to the angle formed by the light emitting direction and the normal to the largest surface of the flat nanocrystal. The device allows to realize a light-emitting device exhibiting simultaneously a high emission spectral finesse and allows proper control of the wavelength, the directivity and/or polarization of the emitted light, and thus increases the brightness and color gamut of displays composed of such a device. Such devices are found for example in displays, televisions, mobile phones, tablets, or computers. The various embodiments of these devices are also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device having wide light-distribution characteristics. The lighting device includes a base; a protrusion disposed on the base; and a light emitting module disposed on the protrusion; wherein the light emitting module comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes inclined inward with respect to the a protruding direction of the protrusion. Accordingly, the lighting device can provide wide light-distribution characteristics.

Abstract: An LED tube lamp including a glass lamp tube, an LED light strip disposed inside the glass lamp tube, and an end cap attached over an end of glass lamp tube is disclosed. The glass lamp tube is covered by a heat shrink sleeve. The inner surface of the glass lamp tube is formed with a rough surface or a light scattering region. The glass lamp tube includes a main body region, a rear end region, and a two-arc-shaped transition region connecting the main body region and the rear end region. The LED light strip includes a bendable circuit sheet being longer than the glass lamp tube to form a freely extending end portion.

Abstract: Multi function LED light bulbs and luminairs includes interchangeable optical components.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to an LED-based lighting unit (10, 110) having an optical component for mixing light output from a plurality of LEDs (34, 134). In some embodiments the optical component may include at least one reflective surface interiorly thereof and the LEDs (34, 134) may be vertically arranged about the reflective surface. At least some of the LEDs (34, 34) may generate a light output generally directed toward the reflective surface. The reflective surface may be configured to direct at least some of the light output directly incident thereon through a light output opening (25, 125) of the optical component.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The LED package includes a package mold, an LED chip located on a surface of the package mold, and a wavelength converter located on the surface of the package mold and separated from the LED chip. The wavelength converter includes a first barrier layer located on the surface of the package mold, a wavelength conversion layer located on the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located on the wavelength conversion layer.

Abstract: A visible light communication system includes a light transmitter including a group III nitride semiconductor laser element and a wavelength converter provided to face a light exit surface of the nitride semiconductor laser element and containing a fluorescent material. The visible light communication system further includes a wavelength filter configured to remove light emitted from the fluorescent material and a light receiving element configured to receive light emitted from the group III nitride semiconductor laser element via the wavelength filter.

Abstract: An outdoor camping lamp, which comprises a handle, a top cover, a shade, a lamp socket assembly and a plurality of batteries, the lamp socket assembly includes a lamp socket, a housing, a battery installing bracket and a bottom support, the upper end of the lamp socket is connected with the lower end of the shade, the lower end of the lamp socket is connected with the upper end of the housing, the upper end of the battery installing bracket is connected to the lower end surface of the lamp socket, and the lower end of the battery installing bracket is connected to the upper end surface of the bottom support; both the battery installing bracket and the bottom support are arranged in the housing. With this structure, it is more convenient for replacing the batteries, and parts loss can be avoided, thereby ensuring normal working.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an illumination device includes driver and LED lighting modules collectively sized to fit within a recessed-can lighting fixture constructed for use with incandescent or halogen bulbs, thereby facilitating LED changeover without removal and replacement of the fixture.

Abstract: A liquid motion lamp with isolated heating device has an isolated heating device disposed inside a mounting seat, including a cement resistor connecting to AC power supply and a constant current driver. The cement resistor would produce heat after being electrified and cause the flowing of the liquids in the liquid motion lamp. The constant current driver would convert the AC power into DC power for the LED bulb to project lights on the liquid motion lamp. With the isolated circuits of lights and heat as a combined composite module, the liquid motion lamp has great efficiency by distributing the sources of lights and heat, saving the energy and prolonging the durability of the LED bulb.

Abstract: A flameless candle may include a side wall including an upper region and a lower region, a base engaged with the lower region of the side wall, and an upper surface extending from the upper region of the side wall to form an upper recess. The candle may also include a projection screen extending upwardly through an aperture in the upper surface. The position of the projection screen is fixed with respect to a position of the upper surface. Two sources of light positioned below the upper surface may project light through the aperture onto the projection screen. Circuitry may electrically connect to the first source of light and the second source of light. The circuitry may independently control each of the sources of light.

Abstract: An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle headlamp lens having at least one light entry surface and at least one optically effective light exit surface wherein glass, (for example, in gob and/or liquid form) is blank-pressed between a first mold and at least one second mold to form a one-piece member comprising a first partial light conducting part and a light tunnel, which transitions into the first partial light conducting part by means of a bend. The glass is, for example, drawn into the second mold by means of an under pressure and the first partial light conducting part is at least partially over molded with transparent plastic to form a second partial light conducting part so that the first partial light conducting part and the second partial light conducting part form and/or shape a light conducting part for imaging the bend as a light-shadow line.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp includes a first LED light source, a first light guide plate optically coupled to the first LED light source, a second LED light source, a second light guide plate optically coupled to the second LED light source, and a light barrier sheet interposed between the first and second light guide plates. The first light guide plate is configured to guide light emitted from the first LED light source onto a predetermined area thereby creating a second light distribution pattern. The second light guide plate is configured to guide light emitted from the second LED light source onto a predetermined area thereby creating a second light distribution pattern. The light barrier sheet is configured to prevent light transmission between the first and second light guide plates.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a light-emitting unit including a light source and a reflector, a shield unit to form a beam pattern by blocking at least some of the light generated by the light-emitting unit, and a lens unit disposed at the front of the shield unit. The shield unit includes a first shield, which forms a first region of the shield unit, and a second shield, which is driven to cover or uncover a second region of the shield unit. The lamp, with a simpler structure, can form various beam patterns while sufficiently securing a driver's field of view.

Abstract: A condensing system and method with a plurality of LEDs is disclosed. The LEDs are positioned on the same plane. A first condensing lens is disposed at front of each LED, a second condensing lens is disposed at front of each first condensing lens, a third condensing lens is disposed at front of each second condensing lens, and a fourth condensing lens is disposed at front of all the third condensing lenses. After the light emitted by each LED is condensed by the corresponding first condensing lens, second condensing lens and third condensing lens, the divergence angle of the light becomes smaller, forming a bunch of nearly parallel light beams. The bunches of nearly parallel light beams simultaneously transmit through the fourth condensing lens, and then combine. The condensing system can be used as the light source with imaging lenses disposed therebehind to form an imaging system.

Abstract: A lens configured to a lighting device, comprising an optical part (1) and a mechanical part (2) surrounding the optical part (1), wherein, the mechanical part (2) comprises a blocking protrusion (3) protruding in a direction parallel to the optical axis (4) of the lens, surrounding the optical part (1) and spaced apart from the optical part (1). This type of lens can effectively prevent the optical part from being damaged, for example, in a low pressure molding process, by a hot liquid glue, improve the yield of the lighting device, and have fine waterproof ability at the same time. Also disclosed is a lighting device having this type of lens, and the lighting device has beautiful appearance and fine waterproof effect. A method configured to make this lighting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an unsaturated polyester resin composition including an unsaturated polyester, a crosslinking agent, an inorganic filling material, a hollow filler, and a fibrous reinforcing material, in which the hollow filler has a content ratio of a hollow filler having a particle diameter of 30 ?m or less of 80 vol % or more with respect to the total volume of the hollow filler, and in which the content of the hollow filler in the unsaturated polyester resin composition is from 15 to 24 mass %. The unsaturated polyester resin composition can provide a molded article having both reduced specific gravity and improved self-tapping strength while maintaining the conventional characteristics (surface smoothness, heat resistance, mechanical strength, dimensional accuracy, and moldability).

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a substrate, a light source configured to emit light and arranged on the substrate, a phosphor layer being apart from the light source and configured to convert the light into forward transmitted light and backward transmitted light, and an optic device, being narrower than the substrate and having a transparent side wall, configured to direct at least a portion of the backward transmitted light through the transparent side wall and toward the substrate. In another aspect, a light-emitting apparatus includes a transparent base, a light source on the transparent base, a transparent material covering the light source, a phosphor layer on the transparent material, and a transparent wall on the phosphor layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical member, comprising: a light incidence surface; and a light-emitting surface which comprises a patterned portion intended for adjusting the intensity of light and formed at an area corresponding to a light source, and an adhesive portion disposed in an area other than the patterned portion. When the optical member of the present invention is applied to a backlight unit, the patterned portion, which diffuses the light from the light source, is formed in the area corresponding to the light source so as to effectively diffuse the light from the light source into the peripheral area.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a primary light unit for the emission of primary light, a phosphor element for the conversion of an excitation light part of the primary light and as a result the emission of conversion light, and a coupling element, to supply the excitation light part of the primary light to the phosphor element. The element has a first conversion region, which is configured to emit a first conversion light, and a second conversion region, which is configured to emit a second conversion light, which differs in its spectral properties from the first conversion light. The primary light unit, the element, and the coupling element are arranged such that in operation, the excitation light part is supplied to the phosphor element via the coupling element, wherein simultaneously a useful light part of the primary light is also supplied, guided via the coupling element, conversion-free to an illumination application.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a street light. The street light includes a base, a lamp post coupled to the base, and a lamp head coupled to the lamp post. The lamp head includes a housing and a plurality of LED light modules disposed within the housing. The LED light modules are separate and independent from each other. Each LED light module includes an array of LED that serve as light sources for the lamp. Each LED light module also includes a heat sink that is thermally coupled to the LED. The heat sink is operable to dissipate heat generated by the LED during operation. Each LED light module also includes a thermally conductive cover having a plurality of openings. Each LED is aligned with and disposed within a respective one of the openings.

Abstract: Provided is a light fixture comprising: a) a body for attaching one or more ballast; b) a bracket having a first and a second end that is pivotally attached at the first end to the body; and c) a reflector for placement of one or more LED (light emitting diode) strips attached to the bracket. The fixture can further comprise a door with a lens pivotally attached to the body, wherein the ballast is accessed by pivoting the reflector and the door in opposite directions.

Abstract: A frame piece of a frame for a luminaire is disclosed. The frame piece can include an inner wall, a first frame coupling feature disposed at a first end of the frame piece, and a second frame coupling feature disposed at a second end of the frame piece. The first frame coupling feature can be configured to mechanically couple to the second frame coupling feature of a first adjacent frame piece. The second frame coupling feature can be configured to mechanically couple to the first frame coupling feature of a second adjacent frame piece. The inner wall can have a first shape and a first size that is substantially similar to a second shape and a second size of a portion of a housing of the luminaire.

Abstract: A flashlight having a locking mechanism for securing a head skirt to a head assembly is disclosed. A circuit for temporarily remember the mode of operation of the flashlight is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, and a lighting apparatus mounted to the base. The lighting apparatus includes a bracket mounted to the base, a pivoting member pivotably attached to the bracket, and a lighting unit fixed in the pivoting member. The pivoting member is pivoted out of the bracket to expose and turn on the lighting unit. The pivoting member is pivoted into the bracket to cover and turn off the lighting unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light fixture that includes a main body element that approximates a hollow spherical segment, a lamp assembly that includes a light source, an inner element, an outer element, wherein the light source, the inner element and the outer element are coupled together with the main body element positioned between the outer element and the inner element, and a central portion that extends through the main body element and couples the inner element to the outer element, wherein the lamp assembly is selectively movable relative to the main body element to alter a relative position and an angular orientation of the light source relative to the bottom opening without any portion of the lamp assembly extending blow the main body element.

Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame, power circuitry disposed within at least one of a number of channels within the frame, and a central wire-way. The frame includes a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form the channels within the frame. The bottom assembly has a back surface. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The central wire-way is disposed adjacent the back surface of the bottom assembly and configured to route wiring to or from the power circuitry disposed within at least one of the channels within the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting assembly having a principal light source, at least one secondary light source, and a focusing element adapted to focus light emanating from the principal light source and adapted to let light emanating from the at least one secondary light source pass through the focusing element. The invention also relates to a windage and elevation control mechanism having a longitudinal and lateral mobile unit and a receiving unit. The mobile unit is adapted to receive a device to be adjusted, and has two aligned protrusions located respectively on longitudinal opposite sides thereof. The receiving unit defines a cavity adapted to receive the mobile unit. The cavity is defined by facing surfaces having complimentary channels adapted to receive the protrusions of the mobile unit.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes at least one light emitting unit configured to emit light, a body unit supporting the at least one light emitting unit, and a support unit disposed on the body unit defining a light emitting position of the at least one light emitting unit. The support unit has a conical shape and is configured to support the at least one light emitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED lamp. In the LED lamp, light may be emitted in lateral and rear directions as well as in a front direction to obtain light distribution characteristics similar to those of an incandescent lamp, and heat generated when the LED emits light may be effectively dissipated.

Abstract: Provided is a display device that is capable of preventing heat generated in a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) from being excessively transferred to a top chassis so that the occurrence of a safety accident and poor quality of a display panel can be prevented. The display device includes: a display panel on which an image is formed; a top chassis in front of the display panel and having an opening through which the display panel is exposed; a plurality of LEDs that provide light to the display panel; a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the plurality of LEDs are mounted; and a bottom chassis behind the PCB, wherein the PCB and the bottom chassis are arranged such that an air gap is between the PCB and an inner side surface of the bottom chassis.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a heat sink for electrical elements and a light-emitting device containing thereof. The heat sink includes a radiating substrate and at least one hollow radiating channel. In which, the hollow radiating channel is horizontally embedded in the radiating substrate, and has two openings disposed on the same site or the opposite sites of the radiating substrate, so that gas may flow in the hollow radiating channel and remove heat of the radiating substrate. And a light-emitting device containing the heat sink is also provided.

Abstract: A lighting fixture has a lighting fixture body in which a light device is mounted, the lighting fixture body including a positional information transmission part that transmits positional information of the lighting fixture to a wireless terminal; a terminal information reception part that receives identification information of the wireless information and the positional information from the wireless terminal that has received the positional information; a terminal information transmission part that transmits the identification information and the positional information to a management server which manages a position of the wireless terminal; and a voltage conversion part that converts a voltage supplied by an external power source and supplies the converted voltage to the positional information transmission part, the terminal information reception part and the terminal information transmission part.

Abstract: An innovative, stylish, convertible freestanding floor lamp that features alternative globe and shade configurations, as well as a digital clock and thermometer, and a base that serves as a multiple-outlet power source and surge-protector. Aesthetically appealing, multifunctional, and designed to be affordable for virtually every consumer, the convertible magic lamp provides ample illumination, time and temperature information, and is a convenient source of electrical power—all inclusive in a single unit.