Abstract: A modular illuminating device comprises at least one frame (1) with the front elastic catches (2) for securing a transparent cover (4) to the frame (1), and the rear elastic catches (3) for fixing the frame (1) to a printed-circuit board (5) with at least one printed circuit module (6) and at least one light-emitting diode module (7) on its front side. The printed-circuit board (5) has multiple equally spaced assemblies comprised of the printed circuit modules (6) and LED modules (7), arranged in a row, or a rectangular matrix, or a honeycomb structure. The power line is printed along the printed-circuit board (5) with offtakes to individual printed circuit modules (6) and LEDs modules (7). Alternatively, the printed power line supplies the AC/DC converter placed at one end of the printed-circuit board (5), and the AC/DC converter supplies individual printed circuit modules (6) and LEDs modules (7) with constant voltage via another pair of leads printed along the printed-circuit board (5).

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting system (10) that illuminates a surface (16) with a uniform illumination pattern (12). The lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units (14) that each emit a light beam that has a variable vertical illumination distribution and a variable horizontal illumination distribution. The intensity of each light beam is uniform in a central region of the horizontal illumination distribution, and non-uniform at each end of the horizontal illumination distribution. Similarly, the intensity of each light beam is uniform in a central region of the vertical illumination distribution, and largely non-uniform at each end of the vertical illumination distribution. The light beams overlap in the region of horizontal nonuniformity in order to create an illumination pattern that appears uniform.

Abstract: Present embodiments provide a light fixture having rotatable light modules and an extendable hinged mounting assembly. The light modules are electrically coupled to the light fixture via a cord and a grommet/bracket feature which provides strain relief and a waterproof barrier. The extendable hinged mounting assembly allows the light fixture to be mounted onto a ceiling or other structure while providing a mounted position and an install position.

Abstract: A portable lighting device includes a body, a lighting unit supported by the body, and a terminal block supported by the body. The terminal block is configured to connect to a power source and provide electrical energy to the lighting unit to illuminate a light emitting diode. The portable lighting device also includes a hanging cable configured to hang the body from a support structure. The hanging cable has a first end secured to the body and a second end portion opposite the first end. The portable lighting device further includes a cable clamp mechanism supported by the body. The cable clamp mechanism engages the second end portion of the hanging cable to allow adjustment of a length of the hanging cable between the first end and the cable clamp mechanism.

Abstract: Present embodiments provide a light fixture having rotatable light modules and an extendable hinged mounting assembly. The light modules are electrically coupled to the light fixture via a cord and a grommet/bracket feature which provides strain relief and a waterproof barrier. The extendable hinged mounting assembly allows the light fixture to be mounted onto a ceiling or other structure while providing a mounted position and an install position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lighting effect-controllable computer case, which comprises a computer case containing electrically-connected computer components, including a motherboard and a power source; a lighting controller electrically connected with the motherboard disposed inside the computer case; and at least one LED light strip disposed inside or outside the computer case, electrically connected with the lighting controller, including a plurality LEDs, and presenting different lighting effects according to at least one control signal generated by the lighting controller.

Abstract: A tree ornament light switch includes a remote, an assembly and a tree ornament. The remote is wireless. The assembly includes an electrical receptacle, an electrical plug and a circuit. The circuit: has a first configuration wherein, in use, the plug and the receptacle are electrically coupled together and the receptacle is live; has a second configuration wherein the receptacle is dead; and is adapted for movement between the first and second configurations in response to the wireless remote. The tree ornament is adapted to releasably receive the remote.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: An illuminating unit includes at least two modules, wherein each module includes a housing and a light-emitting device that is fixed to the housing, each housing includes beam forming optics, each housing includes four side walls, the first side wall includes a first mechanical connector, the second side wall includes a second mechanical connector, the first mechanical connector of the first module connects with the second mechanical connector of the second module, and the first side wall and the second side wall of the housings of the first and second module have the same shape.

Abstract: Described herein is modular luminaire assembly which is readily assembled and installed in the field whilst providing rigidity, structural integrity and water-tightness. The assembly comprises a plurality of luminaire modules mounted on a supporting pole. The plurality of luminaire modules comprises three luminaire modules which are connected to one another by respective module connectors and to the supporting pole by module connector. Each luminaire module has at least one interface for engaging with a complementary interface of an adjacent luminaire module or the supporting pole to provide a water-tight connection, each pair of modules being fixed together by a module connector.

Abstract: A light source module includes: a light source including a light emitting device and a terminal of which one end side is electrically connected to the light emitting device; a wiring board configured to electrically connect another end side of the terminal to an external power supply terminal; a thermal diffusion member disposed between the light source and the wiring board and connected to the light emitting device in a heat-transferable manner; and a temperature detector mounted on the wiring board to detect a temperature of the light source. The thermal diffusion member has a recessed portion on a surface of the thermal diffusion member which faces the wiring board side, and the temperature detector is accommodated in the recessed portion.

Abstract: In one embodiment of a light source unit, the heat-dissipation plate is provided with a first heat-dissipation portion in contact with the substrate, the resin molding part is provided with a plurality of heat-dissipation fins and an engaging portion to be engaged with a predetermined member, and the socket housing is formed by an integral molding of the heat-dissipation plate and the resin molding part.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a light-emitting bulb. The light-emitting bulb comprises: a first light-emitting device comprising a first light-emitting unit and a first cover covering the light-emitting unit; a second cover comprising a bottom end and a lateral portion surrounding the first light-emitting device; a first opening provided in the bottom end of the second cover; and a second opening provided in the lateral portion of the second cover.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided in which several of the components, and in some cases all of the components, that make up the lighting fixture are held together without the use of mechanical fasteners. Rather, pieces of adhesive tape that are cut to have various sizes and shapes according to the size and shape of the components to be adhered to each other may be used to secure the components in an assembled configuration. Use of adhesive as opposed to mechanical fasteners reduces the weight of the lighting fixture, and the sizing and positioning of the tape between certain components can eliminate the need to use a separate gasket or seal between those components, while at the same time producing a watertight lighting fixture. In addition, the adhesive can act as a thermal interface and conduit for the dispersion of heat, thereby maximizing the operating life of the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A slap wrist device includes a bottom strip having top and bottom surfaces with at least the top surface of thermoplastic material, a middle strip having top and bottom surfaces and of or coated with a thermoplastic material, and a top strip having top and bottom surfaces, at least the bottom surface being of thermoplastic material. A bistable spring is disposed between the bottom and middle strips, and a light emitting and elongated flexible light transmitting element is disposed between the top and middle strips. The bottom and middle strips are sealed together by high frequency (HF) welding along substantially their entire peripheries, and the top and middle strips are sealed together by HF welding along at least the majority of their peripheries. A battery casing, with or without an external safety light, or a fabric bag, may be mounted to an end of the device.

Abstract: A glowing mat device is provided and comprises a mat having a top surface and a bottom surface. A light activated glowing substance is associated with at least the top surface of the mat wherein the mat glows irk low light conditions.

Abstract: An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern.

Abstract: An emergency locator beacon is provided. The emergency locator beacon may include a deployable helium balloon and a helium cylinder and a manually pumped air horn enclosed as part of a flashlight. The emergency locator beacon is compact and can be carried by outdoor enthusiasts in many situations without inconvenience to provide multiple ways to signal a need for assistance if the person becomes lost or incapacitated.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for controlling combustion gas output in direct steam generation for oil recovery. A direct combustion steam generator burns a fuel and an oxygen-containing gas mixture to produce combustion products including steam, CO2 and N2. Supplemental oxygen is separately supplied to the combustion steam generator to adjust the oxygen content of the oxygen-containing gas mixture during the combustion process in order to adjust the ratio of CO2 to N2 produced in the combustion products.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a desuperheater system for cooling a process fluid. The desuperheater system includes a pipe through which the process fluid flows and that defines an axis and includes injector housings attached to and arranged radially around the pipe. The injector housings each define an injector cavity. Injectors, each one including an injector nozzle that defines an injection angle, are received in each injector cavity so that the injector nozzles are in fluid communication with the process fluid. The injection angle of each injection nozzle is selected individually. The desuperheater system also includes a control valve with a valve inlet port configured to receive a cooling fluid. The control valve is configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the valve inlet port and at least one of the of injectors to inject the cooling fluid into the process fluid.

Abstract: In a method for the combustion management in firing installations, in which a primary combustion gas quantity is conveyed through the fuel into a primary combustion area, part of the waste gas flow is extracted in the rear grate area and returned to the combustion process in the form of internal recirculation gas. In this case, no secondary combustion gas is supplied between the grate and the supply of the internal recirculation gas. A firing installation for carrying out this method features nozzles above the firing grate such that no air supply is arranged between the firing grate and the nozzles.

Abstract: A heater assembly can be used with a gas appliance. The gas appliance can be a dual fuel appliance for use with one of a first fuel type or a second fuel type different than the first. The heater assembly can include a housing, and an actuation member. The housing has a first fuel hook-up for connecting the first fuel type to the heater assembly, a second fuel hook-up for connecting the second fuel type to the heater assembly, and an internal valve. The actuation member can control the position of the internal valve based on whether the first or the second fuel hook-up is used.

Abstract: Fluidized bed apparatus, comprising a circulating fluidized bed reactor with at least one outlet port at its upper part, wherein said outlet port allows a mixture of gas and solid particles exhausted from the fluidized bed reactor to flow into a number (n) of associated separators for separating solid particles from said gas, a number (n) of means to transfer said separated solid particles from said (n) separators into a number (up to n) of discrete fluidized bed heat exchangers (24.1, 24.2, 24.3), and return means to transport at least part of said solid particles back from said discrete fluidized bed heat exchangers (24) into the circulating fluidized bed reactor, wherein the number (up to n) of discrete fluidized bed heat exchangers (24.1, 24.2, 24.3) are mechanically connected to provide one common fluidized bed heat exchanger (24)mwith water cooled intermediate walls (24i) between adjacent discrete fluidized bed heat exchangers (24.1, 24.2, 24.3).

Abstract: An electrically enhanced combustor includes bilayer insulation. A thermal insulator protects an electrical insulator from high temperatures that could cause the electrical insulator to become at least somewhat electrically conductive.

Abstract: A burner assembly is provided including a plurality of burners. Each burner includes a burner tube having an inlet, an outlet, and a burner axis. A partition plate is arranged generally perpendicular to a horizontal plane defined by the plurality of burner axes. The partition plate includes a plurality of partition openings complementary to and arranged coaxially with the plurality of burners. An igniter is located near the plurality of burners and is configured to ignite a fuel and air mixture provided at the outlet of the burners. An ignited carryover includes a substantially identical first opening and second opening formed in the partition plate adjacent the igniter. The first opening and second openings are sized such that a sufficient amount of the fuel and air mixture reaches the igniter without cooling the igniter.

Abstract: A combustion system comprises a discharge nozzle with concentric air and fuel orifices. A fuel conduit is coupled to each fuel orifice while an air conduit is coupled to each air orifice. The fuel and air only mixing with one another upon discharge. A supplemental air source supplies supplement air for combustion. An air deflector disk supports the discharge nozzle and a cylindrical blast tube surrounds the air deflector sleeve and the air deflector disk while an outlet end of the cylindrical blast tube supports a flame retention head. The deflector disk permits some combustion air to flow into the combustion chamber while redirecting a remaining portion of the supplement air. The flame retention head permits some of the supplement air to discharge into a burner box while redirecting the remaining supplement air radially inward through openings in the air deflector sleeve to assist with combustion of the fuel mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for arresting flame at a gas burner. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use in burning a gas fuel generally includes a flame arrester device having a screen portion configured for placement between a gas orifice and a burner. The flame arrester device is configured to allow gas emitted from the gas orifice to pass through the screen portion to enter the burner. The flame arrester device is further configured to arrest a flame from the burner before the flame reaches the gas orifice.

Abstract: A flare gas burner and a process for disposing of a waste gas using such a burner. The burner has a rounded outer surface that includes a plurality of dimples. The dimples increase the mixing of the waste gas and ambient air prior to combustion. The flare gas burner may have a diameter of 0.61 m and between 300 and 400 dimples. The flare gas burner may comprise a cast material.

Abstract: This disclosure may relate generally to systems, devices, and methods for a injecting a solid compound in line with a pressurized fluid, through a sootblower burner or other utility furnace hardware, such that the compound can be delivered to targeted areas on the inside of a utility furnace.

Abstract: A combustion system includes an electrically actuated flame location control mechanism.

Abstract: A system and controller where the pressure of the air is continuously monitored or read at a designated exhaust point and adjustments made to the flow of the air and gas to keep the efficiency of the appliance at a maximum to control the appliance (or the burner for an appliance) within specifications as dictated by the customer or consumer rather than training the user.

Abstract: A lighter assembly for includes a lighter. A poking unit is attached to the lighter and the poking unit is selectively extendable from the lighter. Thus, the poking unit may unplug a clogged smoking pipe. An illuminating unit is attached to the lighter. The illuminating unit selectively emits light when the poking unit is extended from the lighter to illuminate the smoking pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to combustor configurations and components for a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, a combustor for a gas turbine engine includes a support structure and a plurality of panels mounted to the structure. The plurality of panels define a combustion cavity of the combustor. The plurality of panels include a first panel having a leading and trailing edge, and a second panel having a leading edge and trailing edge, wherein a trailing edge of the first panel extends beyond the leading edge of the second panel and wherein the second panel is mounted to the support structure aft of the first panel.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. A combustor wall of the turbine engine assembly includes a shell, a heat shield and an annular body engaged with the shell and the heat shield. The annular body extends through the combustor wall. The annular body at least partially defines a quench aperture along a centerline through the combustor wall. The annular body also at least partially defines a cooling aperture in fluid communication with the quench aperture. At least a portion of the cooling aperture extends radially outward from the quench aperture relative to the centerline.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine assembly includes a combustor wall. The combustor wall includes a shell, a heat shield and an annular body. The annular body extends through the combustor wall and at least partially defines a quench aperture along a centerline through the combustor wall. The shell defines a first cooling aperture radially outwards of the annular body relative to the centerline and is configured to direct air to impinge against a portion of the annular body between the heat shield and the shell.

Abstract: An engine component includes a gaspath wall defining a radially outward facing gaspath surface and an opposed non-gaspath surface. The gaspath surface defines a non-axisymmetric contour with a respective point of minimum radius for each axial position. The non-gaspath surface defines an axisymmetric contour. Each axial position on the axisymmetric contour defines a circle offset from the respective point of minimum radius of the gaspath surface by a predetermined minimum wall thickness. The predetermined minimum wall thickness is substantially constant as a function of axial position. A similar predetermined minimum wall thickness and axisymmetric non-gaspath surface contour can be applied to a gaspath wall with a radially inward facing gaspath surface defining a non-axisymmetric contour.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor 2 according to the present invention comprises: a combustion chamber 50 in which fuel is burned with air to generate combustion gas; a plurality of fuel nozzles 30 arranged in multiple concentric annular rows; a first plate 32 arranged downstream of the fuel nozzles 30 and having multiple concentric circular air hole rows made up of a plurality of air holes corresponding to the fuel nozzles 30; a second plate 33 arranged downstream of the first plate 32 and having multiple air hole rows corresponding to the air hole rows of the first plate 32; and a partition wall part 37 which partitions a space part 46 between the first plate 32 and the second plate 33 into rooms corresponding to the air hole rows.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to combustor configurations, panels and components for a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, a combustor for a gas turbine engine includes a support structure including a plurality of openings and a plurality of panels mounted to the structure. The plurality of panels define a combustion cavity of the combustor. Each panel includes a first wall configured to receive cooling air and a second wall configured to provide air flow for the cavity. The first and second walls form a cavity and include one or more elements for controlling the cooling effectiveness of each panel. Another embodiment is directed to a combustor panel including one or more elements for controlling cooling effectiveness. Another embodiment is directed to a support structure for a combustor of a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is directed to configurations of panels including single walled portions or single walled panels.

Abstract: A fuel injector device includes a body having a leading edge and a trailing edge and defining a streamwise direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The fuel injector device body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, each surface extending between and including the leading edge and the trailing edge, and the surfaces conjoining each other at the leading edge and the trailing edge. The trailing edge, when seen in the streamwise direction, undulates along a trailing edge mean line and, along its extent, deviates in opposite directions from the mean line and includes at least one inflection point along its extent.

Abstract: A nozzle includes a nozzle body defining a longitudinal axis. The nozzle body includes an air passage having a radial swirler and a converging conical cross-section. A fuel circuit is radially outboard from the air passage with respect to the longitudinal axis. The fuel circuit extends from a fuel circuit inlet to a fuel circuit annular outlet. The fuel circuit includes a plurality of helical passages to mitigate gravitational effects at low fuel flow rates. Each helical passage of the fuel circuit opens tangentially with respect to the fuel circuit annular outlet into an outlet of the air passage.

Abstract: A micromixer system includes a casing having a first side wall and a second side wall. Further, the micromixer system includes a plurality of pipes spaced apart from each other and disposed within the casing. Each pipe includes an inlet and an outlet formed in the first and second side walls respectively. The micromixer system includes a first plenum having a first inlet formed in the casing. The first plenum is disposed around a first portion of the plurality of pipes and fluidically coupled to the plurality of pipes. The micromixer system includes a second plenum having a second inlet formed in the casing and disposed around a second portion of the plurality of pipes. Further, the micromixer system includes a plurality of openings formed in the second side wall, surrounding the outlets of at least some pipes of the plurality of pipes, and fluidically coupled to the second plenum.

Abstract: An air shroud for a nozzle includes an air shroud body defining an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with one another to allow an outer airflow to issue therefrom, the air shroud body defining a downstream surface. A plurality of air wipe channels are defined within the air shroud body, wherein each of the plurality of air wipe channels is in fluid communication with at least one of a plurality of air wipe outlets and air wipe inlets. Each air wipe outlet is defined in the downstream surface of the air shroud body such that air can flow through each air wipe outlet and wipe the downstream surface of the air shroud body.

Abstract: A swirler assembly includes a casing, a support shaft provided in the casing, and a blade provided on an outer circumferential surface of the support shaft and generating a first flow swirling around the support shaft during flow of a fluid in an axial direction of the support shaft. The casing includes an injection portion that penetrates through an outer surface of the casing to connect an interior of the casing to an exterior of the casing and generates a second flow flowing in a tangential direction in which the fluid swirls along an inner surface of the casing in the axial direction of the support shaft.

Abstract: A combination grill and fire pit heating device. The combination heating device having a grilling mode that is easily converted into a fire pit mode by adjustment of an orientation of the device.

Abstract: A safe gas flame device providing more visible flames includes a burner having an air inlet end and a flame exit. The combustion end is configured to include a horizontal section of a fluid transporting tube. A fluid guiding device connects to the burner and includes at least one first and at least one second supporting structures disposed on opposite sides of the fluid transporting tube, a plurality of first fluid guiding members connecting and extending transversely to the at least one first supporting structure and arranged side by side along a length of the at least one first supporting structure, and a plurality of second fluid guiding members connecting and extending transversely to the at least one second supporting structure and arranged side by side along a length of the at least one second supporting structure.

Abstract: Provided is a cooking apparatus including a first heating unit that has a first hole and generates heat using a first heat source, a second heating unit that is arranged to be stacked on the first heating unit, has a second hole formed at a position corresponding to the first hole, and generates heat using a second heat source, and a temperature detection unit that is arranged to protrude to the outside of the second hole while being arranged in the first hole of the first heating unit and the second hole of the second heating unit, and detects a temperature of a cooking vessel when the cooking vessel is brought into contact with the temperature detection unit. The output of each of the first heating unit and the second heating unit is controlled at levels of multiple stages by detecting a temperature of a lower portion of the cooking vessel, and food is cooked at an optimum temperature, thereby improving the taste of the food resulting in improved user satisfaction.

Abstract: A heating assembly can include a switching valve which can include certain pressure sensitive features. These features can be configured to change from a first position to a second position based on a pressure of a fuel. The valve can be used with either a first fuel or a second fuel different from the first. The valve can become locked or be held in either the first or the second position. For example, a set fuel pressure can cause the valve to move to a closed position and the valve can become locked or held in that position. If the pressure decreases, the valve can remain in the locked position. Actuation of a reset switch can allow the valve to move to a new position, such as an open position.

Abstract: A latching assembly uses a flat sheet metal chassis with electrical switches, an electrical motor driving a cam, a push rod, a hook, a spring, and various actuators/levers. When a first actuator/lever is moved by an outside force, a circuit connection may be opened or closed depending upon the configuration of the electro-mechanical system. This will generate a signal which will allow current to flow to a motor. The motor will, in turn, drive the cam which will push a second actuator/lever to move and cause a hook to move from a first, non-latching position to a second, latching position. The assembly is useful for latching an oven or other appliance door when operating at high temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a door for a cooking appliance, such as an oven range, with multiple spaced apart glass panels. An interlocking mechanism promotes a proper installation of the glass panels, and interferes with the installation of the glass panels or with operation of the appliance if at least one of the panels is not properly installed. A switch with a plunger can be installed in the door, which allows the appliance to operate only when a failsafe electrical circuit is closed corresponding to a selected position of the plunger when the door is closed. The plunger is prevented from retaining that selected position if at least one of the glass panels is improperly installed or if a top cap is not properly seated or installed above the glass panels.

Abstract: Provided is a modular flooring, including a fixed frame which is internally provided with a plurality of unit boards, wherein the unit boards include long boards and short boards, and the short boards are shorter than the long boards; the long boards and the short boards are arranged in a transverse row of long and short boards, a plurality of long boards are arranged in a transverse row of long boards, the transverse row of long boards and the transverse row of long and short boards are vertically spaced, and the long boards in the transverse row of long and short boards and the long boards in the transverse row of long boards are vertically staggered; both the long boards and the short boards are made up of a frame and a panel, and props are fixed on the bottom of the rectangular frame.