Abstract: Light indicator, which comprises: a support body provided with a support face on which a light source is mounted that is provided with a light emission axis, an optical lens which is placed to cover the support face and comprises a collimation portion placed to intercept the light emission axis of the light source, and an attachment portion projectingly extended around the collimation portion, integrally made with such collimation portion (9), and sealingly fixed to the support body.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device includes a light source configured to emit a first light at a first high temperature; and an optical element, distant from the light source, configured to generate a second light in response to an irradiation of the first light, and reach a second high temperature higher than the first high temperature under the irradiation of the first light.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a filtering unit, comprising a plurality of filters, a fixing element and a drive controller. The fixing element is located on a body of the apparatus to be employed for fixedly supporting the plurality of filters. The plurality of filters are rotatably located on the fixing element. The drive controller is coupled to the plurality of filters to drive the corresponding filter rotating according to preset instructions to make light emitted by the lamp pass through the corresponding filter and to filter out light of a corresponding wavelength. Therefore, with the drive controller to drive the corresponding filter rotating according to preset instructions to make light emitted by the lamp pass through the corresponding filter and to filter out light of a corresponding wavelength, the replacement of the filters can be achieved without the manual operation.

Abstract: A lighting control device includes a sensor that detects a state of a user and a gesture made by the user and a controller that controls a lighting characteristic of a lighting device. The controller changes a size of a projection region illuminated by the lighting device in response to the sensor detecting a predetermined gesture involving both hands of the user made near the periphery of a projection region.

Abstract: A concealed connection system for a luminaire that includes an inner joining member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface having a first guide surface, and a second side surface having a second guide surface. An outer joining member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a base surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first interior side surface opposite the first side surface having a first guide surface, and a second interior side surface opposite the second side surface having a second guide surface. The inner joining member may be slidably engaged along the guide surfaces onto the outer joining member, and the inner joining member may be secured to the outer joining member using a securing member.

Abstract: A decorative light bar accessory having a three-sided frame of two frame sides and a frame middle segment, each of the frame sides and the frame middle segment having a frame top and a frame back, the frame sides being attached to the frame middle segment at approximately right angles and having a free frame end, each frame top having a plurality of spaced apart holes, the holes sized to accommodate hooks for decorations that are suspended therefrom, and the free frame ends being adapted to suspend the decorative light bar accessory over a light bar. A light bar accessory kit includes packaging with instructions; the light bar accessory; and decorative elements to be disposed on the accessory. This unique system allows consumer to affordably upgrade an existing light systems to newer and more appealing appearances, increasing the desirability of the home and realty.

Abstract: A light fixture covering assembly for attachment to differently sized square light fixture boxes, the assembly incorporating a “T” plate having a column and lateral arms having a length equal to a side length of a largest square light fixture box, wherein the ends of the “T” plate's arms form frangible tabs having lengths equal to one-half of the difference of the side length of the largest box and a side length of a smaller box; and incorporating a rectangular plate formed wholly with the “T” plate's column, the rectangular plate having a lateral dimension matching dimensions of the smaller box, and having a longitudinal dimension equal to the small box's dimension less the height of the “T” plate's arms.

Abstract: A removable cover for a lampshade having a support frame of a ferromagnetic material. The cover includes a rectangular-shaped sheet of material having top, bottom, first side, and second side edges cooperating to form an inner surface and an outer surface configured to cover the lampshade, and first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of magnets. The first plurality of magnets is at the inner surface and is spaced-apart along the top edge. The second plurality of magnets is at the inner surface and is spaced-apart along the bottom edge. The third plurality of magnets is at the inner surface and is spaced-apart along the first side edge. The fourth plurality of magnets is at the inner surface and is spaced-apart along the second side edge. The pluralities of magnets are configured to be removably secured to the support frame to removably secure the cover to the lampshade.

Abstract: A system for mounting a light fixture to a structure includes a pivot base and a mount. The pivot base is pivot base coupled to the structure. The mount is configured for securing to the light fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, so that the light fixture is adjustably positionable in any one or more of a plurality of positions. The mount includes a plurality of adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed in any of the one or more of a plurality of positions.

Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.

Abstract: Switches, devices, systems, and methods for using a conductive pull chain on an overhead light where physically touching the chain can turn on and off the light as well as provides dimming levels of the overhead light, and for converting overhead light fixtures to have a pull chain that can become touch sensitive to turn on and off and have different light dimming levels. The pull chains can also be consecutively pulled to different brightness levels with three switch controls. The overhead lights can be wall mounted lights, ceiling mounted lights and/or ceiling fans with light fixtures.

Abstract: A night lamp with a USB charging dock includes a casing and a printed circuit board and a light emitting element installed in the casing. The printed circuit board comes with a circuit configuration to provide appropriate electrical functions to the light emitting element. The light emitting element receives power and control of the printed circuit board. A USB charging module, a switch and a socket are installed on the casing and receives power and control of the printed circuit board to output a low-voltage direct current to charge a 3 C electronic product. The switch is electrically connected to the printed circuit board for turning on and off the light emitting element. The socket is connected to a power supply to transmit electric power to the printed circuit board. The night lamp has the functions of providing glimmer lighting for nighttime and charging a 3 C electronic product.

Abstract: Ultra violet light-emitting diode (hereafter UV LED) curing units containing one or X array or XY arrays of UV LED modules with integrated optical, mechanical, and heat dissipation systems, and one, or X array, or XY arrays of extrusions with integrated air or liquid cooling systems to receive and house the integrated UV LED. The UV LED modules may be any size or shape depending on the power requirements of a given curing application. The LED chips or the groups of LED chips used for the above UV LED modules may be in other wavelengths for other applications. The UV LED modules have excellent heat dissipation because the LED chips or groups of LED chips are directly mounted on metal extrusion. The LED modules also have a single optical lens system between the LED chips and the surrounding ambient air.

Abstract: A stage light fixture is provided with a light source and with a cooling assembly configured to cool the light source; the cooling assembly comprises at least one cooling device configured to generate a flow of cooling air through an outlet opening having an elongated shape along a main axis.

Abstract: A light fixture includes an enclosure having a top side and an opposing underside, and a luminaire module. The luminaire module includes a panel, a plurality of LEDs, a first reflector, and a second reflector. The panel extends along the opposing underside of the enclosure. The plurality of LEDs are coupled to the panel and arranged in at least one row. The at least one row has a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The first reflector is coupled to the panel and disposed along the first lateral side of the plurality of LEDs. The second reflector are coupled to the panel and disposed along the second lateral side of the plurality of LEDs. The panel is releasably attached to the enclosure such that replacement of the panel simultaneously replaces the plurality of LEDs, the first reflector, and the second reflector.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for co-processing pyrolysis effluent and a hydrocarbon stream in which a char produced by the catalytic cracking of the pyrolysis effluent is recovered and utilized to provide energy, such as heat to the catalytic cracking zone. The char can be burned in various combustion zones associated with the catalytic cracking zone. The char is produced from a renewable resource.

Abstract: Helical wick candle and method of manufacturing this candle. The candle typically comprises a candle with meltable fuel such as wax, and at least one helical wick with a helical radius of at least ¼? or greater. This helical wick is configured so that as the candle burns, the burning tip of the wick doesn't remain stationary, but rather circles the axis of the wick so as to burn more of the wax than would otherwise be possible with a prior art straight wick candle, at least when the diameter of the candle is larger than the pool of melted wax surrounding the wick. This results in higher fuel burning efficiency, often 1.5× or higher, as well as various interesting artistic shapes as the wick burns. Various wick sheath methods to improve the rigidity and burn resistance of the wick during the burning process are also discussed.

Abstract: A system for the treatment of fats, such as those that can be carried preferably in fumes or fumes products, in a kitchen or food industry installation, and which can be linked to the extraction and/or conduction installation of said fumes, comprising at least a source (4) of UV radiation, which can be UVA and preferably of a wavelength of 315 to 380 nm, preferably of a laser type, pulsed light or LED (for example a LED of gallium nitride). Sources are preferably placed on the wall or ceiling of the flue, so that they are accessible from the outside.

Abstract: Electronic lighter apparatus that attached to an electronic mobile device and generates heat for the purpose of igniting a cigarette and/or cigar is disclosed. The claimed electronic lighter apparatus not only generates heat for the user to ignite a cigarette and/or cigar, but also connects with and uses power from their most used device which is their electronic mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a candle blower. More specifically, the present invention is an automated candle blower programmable to direct a flow of air to the general position of a flame on a burning candle.

Abstract: A charcoal starter device includes a cylindrical housing having an open top and an open bottom and a series of spaced apertures near the bottom. The charcoal starter device also has a handle and a hinged charcoal support plate located inside the cylindrical housing just below the handle and having spaced apertures. The hinge is located on the opposite side of the cylindrical housing from the handle. A pull knob is located below the handle, and a support bar for supporting the edge of the charcoal support plate opposite the hinge is affixed to the pull knob. The support bar can be pulled back from the support position by a user pulling the pull knob releasing any charcoal and a spring returns the support bar to the support position under the edge of the hinged charcoal support plate after the support plate has been returned to the support position and the pull knob has been released.

Abstract: A gas range includes a plurality of open-top burners and a gas distribution system for controlling gas feed to the open-top burners. The gas distribution system includes a primary manifold and a plurality of secondary manifolds. Each secondary manifold is connected to feed gas to one or more of the open-top burners. Each secondary manifold is connected to receive gas from the primary manifold through a respective safety shut-off device such that gas feed from the primary manifold to each secondary manifold is controlled independently of gas feed from the primary manifold to any other secondary manifold. The primary manifold and each secondary manifold may be configured as modular assemblies.

Abstract: A system and method for installing a ventilation hood to an underside of a wall cabinet includes providing structure for initially establishing mounting or anchoring points for the ventilation hood, securing first mounting structure for the ventilation hood, supporting the ventilation hood on the first mounting structure, and then further securing the ventilation hood with an additional fastening arrangement to complete the installation.

Abstract: A method for boiler control and a monitoring system is disclosed. The present invention provides superior boiler control compared with earlier and current systems. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the heating system is improved by utilizing computer and telecommunications technology to provide more accurate boiler control and to automatically identify problems in the system.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a main body, a blower fan disposed in the main body, a discharge panel including a main outlet configured to discharge air discharged from the blower fan and a plurality of fine outlets provided near the main outlet, an opening and closing member configured to move in forward and backward directions and open and close the main outlet, and a lighting apparatus disposed on a back surface of the opening and closing member and configured to emit light to a back side thereof. Since an area illuminated by the lighting apparatus is changed according to a position of the opening and closing member, a user intuitively identifies an operational state of the air conditioner.

Abstract: An air treatment apparatus and method are disclosed in the present invention, wherein, at least one air treatment unit is included. The unit comprises air inlet, air outlet, air treatment devices and connecting components. The air treatment device is located between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air treatment device comprises at least one of the following components: component for air purification and filtering, blow-through fan, draw-through fan, pump, component for heating, component for dehumidifying, component for humidifying, component for air-cooling. The air treatment unit can be used alone for improving the air quality of the environment. When more than one unit are connected together with the connecting components, the units are teamed up and work together, and an air treatment system is formed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of air conditioner units are detailed. Such air conditioner units may use multiple air ventilation chambers arranged on both an indoor and outdoor portion of the air conditioner unit. A through-unit window may be present that permits an unobstructed view through the air conditioner unit between the first air ventilation chamber and the second air ventilation chamber.

Abstract: A ventilation device includes a temperature regulating coil that is capable of changing the heating capacity at multiple stages, and that heats a supplied-air flow after having undergone total heat exchange by a total heat exchanger, a humidifying element that humidifies a supplied-air flow heated by the temperature regulating coil, a target indoor-humidity storage unit that stores therein a target indoor humidity that is a target value of the indoor-air humidity, and a control unit that decides the heating capacity of the temperature regulating coil, such that the humidity of the supplied-air flow becomes the target indoor humidity, based on measurement values of an outside-air temperature sensor and an outside-air humidity sensor when the target indoor humidity is higher than an actual measurement value of the indoor-air humidity measured by an indoor humidity sensor.

Abstract: An evaporative cooling device may be provided. The device may comprise a plurality of rollers, a screen looped around the plurality of rollers, a motor coupled to at least one roller and configured to drive the at least one roller, a basin configured to hold a liquid within an interior of the basin, and wherein at least one roller is at least partially within the interior of the basin. The screen may travel into the basin and capture an amount of the liquid. As the liquid is drawn into an airstream feeding a heat rejection device, the liquid may evaporate, cooling the air. The cooled air may provide a more efficient heat rejection device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air cooling system for cooling a room at lower operational cost. In one aspect, the air cooling system comprises a primary water cooling system for cooling water based on a vapor compression refrigeration methodology and a secondary cooling system for cooling a room utilizing the cold water. The primary cooling system further comprises a liquid line coil for cooling the water based on heat transfer. Further, during operation the liquid line is configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The secondary cooling system further comprises a container containing water, a pump and an evaporator for cooling ambient air in a room. Further, during operation the water in the container is cooled due to the liquid refrigerant flowing liquid line. Upon cooling, the cold water is pumped by the pump into the evaporator for cooling a room.

Abstract: Various air conditioner systems and methods are presented. An air ventilation chamber assembly may include a first chamber and a second chamber through which air is circulated into an environment to be cooled. A cooling element of a heat pump, may pass through the first chamber of the air ventilation chamber assembly, wherein the cooling element does not pass through the second chamber of the air ventilation chamber assembly. A Peltier cooler may be present that has a cold side and a hot side. The cold side may be is thermodynamically coupled with a surface of the second chamber.

Abstract: A smart pet-crate is disclosed. The smart pet-crate provides a den-like habitat for an animal and is configured with electronics that include sensors to detect aspects of the animal's environment and environmental conditioners to adjust the environment within the pet crate in response to the detected aspects. The conditioned environment within the pet crate will provide comfort to the animal, which may help to reduce the animal's fear/anxiety. The smart pet-crate may be communicatively coupled to a body sensor worn by the animal and a computing device used by a human to form a pet care system, allowing for remote control of the pet crate and interaction with the animal. For the particular embodiment of a smart music playing pet crate, a method for selecting songs from a playlist based on sensing and computing the animal's preferences is also disclosed.

Abstract: In some examples, a damper device includes a frame member defining an opening and at least one bimetallic damper member connected to the frame member. The at least one bimetallic damper member includes bimetallic material and is configured to substantially straighten to form a substantial obstruction of airflow through the opening when at a first temperature and bend when at a second temperature to reduce the obstruction of airflow through the opening by the at least one bimetallic damper member, the second temperature being higher than the first temperature.

Abstract: A fan damper includes a frame and a plurality of hollow airfoil blades, each having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a seal formed on the trailing edge, and a pivot mechanism on either end of each blade, each of which pivot mechanisms includes an extension that includes a weight. A secondary seal is positioned between the pivot mechanisms and the sides of the frame. A ladder bar connects the pivot mechanisms. During significant air pressure changes, such as when a fan is turned on, the airfoil blades are caused to move, against the weights from a first, closed, overlapping position relative to the frame, whereupon the seal on the trailing edge of a relatively upper blade seals against the leading edge of an adjacent relatively lower blade, and the secondary side frame seal seals against the pivot mechanisms, to a second, open position. The airfoil blades will stay in the open position as long as the air pressure is enough to overcome the effect of the weights.

Abstract: A device for the local heat conditioning around a shelf is disclosed including at least a heat conditioning member provided with heating means and with an air moving fan, mounted underneath said shelf through a support structure fixed to the lower surface of said shelf, wherein said heat conditioning member is mounted so that said fan generates an airflow directed substantially horizontally and radially towards the outside of said shelf, said support structure comprises at least fixed sliding means and a fastening shuttle slidingly mounted with respect to said fixed sliding means through releasable constraining means, said at least heat conditioning member being integral with said fastening shuttle, said fastening shuttle furthermore including power supply socket/plug, for supply power to said at least heat conditioning member, apt to be connected to a power supply plug/socket.

Abstract: An absorber system solves problems of known absorber systems for use in solar fields in that the absorber tube is suspended on a rail below an absorber cover. The design also makes it possible to move measuring and cleaning robots and the like along the absorber tube more and allows the absorber tube and the secondary reflector to be jointly suspended, whereby an exact mutual alignment between the two components is enabled.

Abstract: Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including: a trough shaped reflector extending along a longitudinal axis and including at least one reflective surface having a shape which substantially corresponds to an edge ray involute of the absorber.

Abstract: A compressor is configured to form a refrigerant circuit using refrigerant containing a substance having such a property as to cause a disproportionation reaction, and includes a shell serving as an outer shell, a compression chamber installed inside the shell, the compression chamber being configured to compress the sucked refrigerant, cause the compressed refrigerant to flow into the shell to place the shell under a high-pressure refrigerant atmosphere, and discharge the compressed refrigerant externally, and a motor configured to feed power to the compressor. With the configuration described above, a disproportionation reaction is made unlikely to occur. As a result, the substance having such a property as to cause a disproportionation reaction can be used safely as the refrigerant.

Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus includes at least one system including a heat-medium conveying device, a heat-medium flow regulator, and a heat-medium flow control device, as a heat medium system capable of regulating a flow rate of a heat medium supplied to a heat source device-side heat exchanger exchanging heat between refrigerant and the heat medium. The air-conditioning apparatus switches each of a plurality of use-side heat exchangers to a cooling operation or a heating operation in accordance with a control command to perform a cooling and heating simultaneous operation. The refrigerant is caused to flow through the heat source device-side heat exchanger depending on a ratio of a total cooling capacity and a total heating capacity of the plurality of use-side heat exchangers.

Abstract: A skid for capturing refrigeration from liquefied natural gas vaporization is disclosed comprising a first heat exchanger mounted on the skid, the first heat exchanger having a natural gas inlet, a natural gas outlet, a process fluid inlet, and a process fluid outlet. The process fluid is configured to flow from the process fluid inlet through the first heat exchanger to the process fluid outlet and then to the process fluid inlet. Other embodiments of the system for capturing refrigeration from vaporization of liquid natural gas, and methods for its use, are described herein.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a core comprising a stack of core plates. The core defines a condenser, an evaporator and a refrigerant reservoir. The condenser has a plurality of refrigerant flow passages and a plurality of first coolant flow passages in alternating arrangement. The evaporator has a plurality of refrigerant flow passages and a plurality of second coolant flow passages in alternating arrangement. The condenser has a refrigerant outlet in flow communication with the refrigerant inlet of the refrigerant reservoir, where the refrigerant side of at least one of said core plates includes a refrigerant communication passage providing flow communication between the refrigerant outlet of the condenser section and the refrigerant inlet of the reservoir section.

Abstract: A heat transfer tube includes a tube wall defining a central axis in a lengthwise direction of the tube. The tube wall includes a fluid inlet and fluid outlet for directing a coolant into and out of the tube. A hollow cone is positioned within the tube wall aligned with the central axis having an interior and exterior. A plurality of orifices are defined through the core configured to provide a separation of liquid coolant and vapor within the tube.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a plurality of superheat controllers includes attaching a plurality of superheat controllers to a manifold assembly, enclosing the manifold assembly within an environmental chamber, and simultaneously calibrating a pressure sensor within each of the plurality of superheat controllers.

Abstract: Embodiments of a spill over tank for an evaporator of a HVAC system are described. The spill over tank may be configured to receive a refrigerant directed out of the evaporator. The spill over tank may be configured to have an outlet directing refrigerant in the spill over tank out of the spill over tank and flowing back to a compressor of the HVAC system. The spill over tank may be equipped with a refrigerant level sensor configured to measure a refrigerant level in the spill over tank. The measured refrigerant level in the spill over tank may be used to control and/or maintain a refrigerant level in the evaporator, and/or may be used to control a return refrigerant flow into the compressor of the HVAC system so as to manage an oil return to the compressor.

Abstract: A system and method of operating an HVAC system including a HVAC unit including a unit temperature sensor, a unit controller, and a variable speed compressor, and a two-stage system controller in communication with the unit controller, the method including operating the system controller to transmit a conditioning signal to the unit controller based in part on a system demand, operating the unit controller to receive the conditioning signal, and receive outdoor air temperature data from the unit temperature sensor, operating the unit controller to determine whether the outdoor air temperature data is greater than or equal to a cooling temperature limit or less than or equal to a heating temperature limit, and operating the unit controller to transmit a speed signal to the compressor based in part on the plurality of conditioning signals and the outdoor air temperature data.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a refrigerator and relates to the technical field of refrigerators. The refrigerator is invented to settle problems, such as increased external space occupied by a refrigerator when its secondary door is opened, increased difficulty in fetching goods in the refrigerator, and heavy loss of cooling capacity resulted from the full opening of an opening. The inventive refrigerator comprises a main door; an opening is formed on a door body of the main door; a guide rail is provided at an edge of the opening, and a secondary door is fitted on the guide rail; and the secondary door is connected with a driving mechanism which can drive the secondary door to slide along the guide rail, and as the secondary door slides along the guide rail, the secondary door can enclose or open the opening. The refrigerator of the present invention is used for preserving and freezing foods.

Abstract: Provided herein is a door opening and closing apparatus capable of reducing torque of a motor required for removing an adhesive force between a door and a housing. The door opening and closing apparatus includes a motor configured to output power for opening and closing a door, a power transmission apparatus configured to transmit the power of the motor to a hinge by rotation of a plurality of driving gears, and an auxiliary apparatus configured to generate an auxiliary force for moving the door at a closing position toward an opening position, where the auxiliary force is generated at the auxiliary apparatus by the power of the motor before the power of the motor is transmitted to the hinge through the power transmission apparatus.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inner case for a refrigerator includes disposing a heated inner case sheet above a mold in a chamber, disposing at least one of screw accommodation member on an external surface of the mold, facing the inner case sheet, curving the inner case sheet to be convex toward an opposite side to the mold, moving the mold toward an internal side of the inner case sheet, and adsorbing the inner case sheet onto the external surface of the mold to form the inner case sheet to correspond to a shape of the mold and insert-molding the screw accommodation member into the inner case sheet.

Abstract: In order to permit use of a refrigerator by observant Jews during Holiday times, Normal and Holiday modes are established. During Holiday mode, repetitive fixed frequency and fixed duty cycle time cycles are established, each time cycle having “on” and “off” portions. During “on” cycle portions current flow through the refrigerator is permitted as determined by the refrigerator compartment temperature. During “off” cycle portions current flow is inhibited irrespective of refrigerator compartment temperature changes. Visible indicators inform users of the status of the current cycle portion, thereby advising them to open the refrigerator door only during “off” cycle portions.