Abstract: A lighting system comprising: a duct providing a light transport passage for transporting light along a propagation direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the duct, the duct comprising one or more light output surfaces through which light may be emitted, a light collimator having an input end and an output end, a light source arranged to direct light into the input end of the light collimator, a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source, and driver circuit for powering the light source, wherein at least one of the light collimator, light source, heat sink and driver circuit is arranged away from the longitudinal axis of the duct.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and/or method that integrates excitable light emitting materials (that are transparent) into any surface to display an image. Light emitting materials may be integrated into uneven, irregular, and/or random surfaces, displays may be formed on objects that are not practical for flat panel displays (e.g. steering wheels). Light emitting materials may be integrated onto or into the surface of a flat panel display that is responsive to excitation light of a laser pointer, thus allowing flat panel displays to be more effectively used in presentation applications. Since the light emitting materials are transparent, application of light emitting materials into objects does not obstruct the view of the objects when the light emitting materials are not being used to display images.

Abstract: The present application discloses an alignment device and an alignment method for accurately aligning goldfingers of a flexible printed circuit board with electrodes of a substrate to be aligned under a manual pressing mode. The alignment device comprises a light regulating member and a light source provided at a side of the light regulating member. The light regulating member comprises a plurality of shading regions and a plurality of transmitting regions alternately provided along a length direction of the light regulating member. The plurality of transmitting regions have shapes identical to those of electrodes on a substrate to be aligned, and positions of the plurality of transmitting regions are corresponding to those of the plurality of electrodes on the substrate to be aligned.

Abstract: To provide a phosphor wheel capable of restraining vibration caused by a driving unit for rotatably driving a wheel and reducing noise in a high frequency band. The phosphor wheel includes: a wheel substrate that has a surface on which a fluorescent material is provided; a driving unit that rotates the wheel substrate; a support portion that supports the driving unit and is fixed to a housing; and a buffer member that is provided to fill a space between the support portion and a part of the housing.

Abstract: A connection system for a luminaire that includes a cover having a base wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a plurality of guides; and a connector having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a plurality of guides, where the plurality of guides of the cover engage the plurality of guides of the connector. The cover may be slidably engaged onto the connector and the cover may be secured to the connector using a securing member.

Abstract: A post cap assembly includes a base plate with a floor, an upper peripheral wall extending from the floor in a first direction and a lower peripheral wall extending from the floor in a second direction opposite the first direction. The base plate is configured to be secured to a post having a square-shaped cross section. A cover that has a pyramidal shape is configured to be coupled to the base plate, where the base plate includes at least two tabs that each have a through hole configured to receive a fastener. The base plate includes a plurality of rectangular-shaped through holes extending through the floor of the base plate and disposed proximate the upper peripheral wall of the base plate.

Abstract: The invention provides a connecting structure and a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) display device having the same. The connecting structure comprises: a first pressing plate, which including a plate body and a lock sheet provided on the plate body slidably, a first mounting hole is provided on the plate body; a second mounting hole is provided on a second pressing plate; a connecting column, penetrating through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole respectively, a lock groove matched with the lock sheet is provided on a first end of the connecting column, a force application part located below the second pressing plate is provided on a second end of the connecting column; a lifting mechanism, connected to the second pressing plate, the second pressing plate may move towards or away from the first pressing plate under an action of the lifting mechanism by operating the force application part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp with at least one lamp head and a base unit that each have a modular design to the effect that the lamp head can embody different geometric, optical and electronic configurations and the base unit can embody different geometric configurations. The lamp head has a retaining element that can be fastened via magnetic forces so as to be adjustable in terms of position to a holder of the base unit.

Abstract: A system and method for driveway marker light safety system mainly to assist the snowplow drivers during adverse weather conditions is disclosed. The lighting marker system comprises a set of telescoping tubes positioned on either side of the driveway wherein it has extending sections along with a light fixture placed on top of the apparatus. The system further comprises a photo eye detector for detecting the snow obstruction and adjusts the marker light section by using a gear drive or coiled plastic rod mechanism. A solar panel is provided in the apparatus for supporting the power supply.

Abstract: Lighting system including mounting post, mounting body, first lighting module, and second lighting module. Mounting post has first end spaced apart along longitudinal axis from second end. Mounting body has first end being spaced apart along another longitudinal axis from second end. First end of mounting body is pivotally connected at first pivot axis by first pivot joint with first end of mounting post. First lighting module includes first semiconductor light-emitting device in first housing and is pivotally connected at first pivot axis by first pivot joint with first end of mounting body and with first end of mounting post. Second lighting module includes second semiconductor light-emitting device in second housing and is pivotally connected at second pivot axis by second pivot joint with second end of mounting body.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a base formed with a circular surface region, two yellow light-emitting chips and two white light-emitting chips disposed on the circular surface region of the base, and a plurality of wires. The circular surface region has a diameter ranging between 4 mm and 6.8 mm. Each of the yellow and white light-emitting chips has a radiant power ranging between 2 watts and 6 watts. The wires include a first chip-connection portion for electrically connecting the yellow light-emitting chips in series, and a second chip-connection portion for electrically connecting the white light-emitting chips in series. A lighting device includes the above light-emitting module is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an LED module having a support body, on the surface of which metallization regions forming a circuit board are arranged and on which LEDs are mounted. In order that the LED module is immediately ready for use, i.e. can be connected directly to a power supply, according to the invention, it is proposed that, in addition to the LEDs, the driver modules thereof are also mounted on the metallization regions and at least the LEDs together with the driver modules are covered by a light-transmitting material, electrical connecting elements are connected to the LEDs or driver modules and are fed out of the translucent material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a compression activated switch device for holding light emitting packages are provided. The device includes an electrical switch configured to operatively couple between a light emitting package and a power source. The light emitting package includes a light emitting element on a support, the electrical switch biased to an open position from a closed position. The compression activated switch also includes a coupling component configured to couple the light emitting package to a structure and a biasing element biasing against coupling the light emitting package to the structure with a predetermined force, wherein in response to a force being applied to the coupling component sufficient to overcome the predetermined force the electric switch moves to the closed position. Visual or audible feedback may be provided upon the application of the predetermined amount of force.

Abstract: A display where lights may be programmed to randomly flash is described. The randomness may be changed by changing the mode of flashing. The lights may extend along strings that are powered by a power supply that may itself be plugged into a socket that had previously served as a light socket. The display may be added to existing displays to enhance existing visual effects. The display may be submerged and the lights may remain upright because of their buoyancy.

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light engine, a duct connected to the light engine defining a light transport passage for transporting light emitted from the light engine along a propagation direction through the duct, one or more light output surfaces on the duct through which light is emitted, the light engine comprising arranged sequentially in a single file: a light collimator having an output end arranged to face the light transport passage, a LED light source arranged to direct light into an input end of the light collimator, and a heat sink thermally coupled to the LED light source.

Abstract: The invention provides a lamp (1) comprising a light source (10), and a light transmissive heat pipe (251) configured to dissipate thermal energy from the light source (10), wherein the heat pipe (251) has an internal surface (53) and includes a heat pipe working fluid (252), wherein the heat pipe (251) further includes a flexible conduit (270) configured as wick, wherein the flexible conduit (270) comprises a flexible conduit connection part (271a), an outer face (273), a longitudinal channel (274) with an opening at an end (271, 272), and at least one side opening (275) in the outer face (273) to the longitudinal channel (274), wherein the flexible conduit (270) is connected at the flexible conduit connection part (271a) with the internal surface (53) at a first position (51).

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of LEDs; a plurality of optic devices corresponding to the plurality of LEDs; at least one optical separator for substantially preventing the light emitted from one LED from effecting the other LEDs; a thermoelectric device configured to harvest heat generated by the LEDs and convert the harvested heat into electrical energy; and a low temperature material for creating a temperature difference across the thermoelectric device.

Abstract: It is provided a heat discharge structure for a light source device emitting a semiconductor laser. The structure fixes the light source device and discharges heat. The structure includes a film of a nitride of a group 13 element having a first main face, a second main face and an outer side end face. The structure further includes a portion for containing the light source device. The portion has a through hole opening at the first main face and the second main face, and a fixing face for fixing the light source device. The fixing face faces the through hole and contacts the light source device.

Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a base plate and a plurality of light emitting units. The base plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The base plate is formed with a plurality of first heat-dissipating holes extending through the first and second surfaces, and a plurality of second heat-dissipating holes extending through the first and second surfaces and possessing a diameter smaller than that of the first heat-dissipating holes. The plurality of light emitting units are mounted on the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a LED lighting system, comprising a heat dissipator, a light emitting device, a lamp support and a base. The heat dissipator has a first carrying part, a second carrying part and a first receiving part. The light emitting device has a first fastening structure to fasten the first carrying part. The first carrying part has a locking part to lock the first receiving part. The base has a second fastening structure to fasten the second carrying part. It becomes more convenient to manually disassemble and assemble the elements of the LED lighting system without tools, which actually provides the convenience for the user.

Abstract: An air cooled horticulture lighting fixture for growing plants in confined indoor growing spaces having a cooling chamber between a first duct and a second duct and an internal ballast within the cooling chamber such that air flowing between the two ducts flows through the ballast components to cool the ballast, and also removes heat from operation of the lamp bulb. An access cover is provided for easy removal and replacement of the ballast board.

Abstract: A light emitting assembly is disclosed. The light emitting assembly comprises a first electrode and a second electrode extending parallel to the first electrode. The assembly further comprises an LED strip comprising a plurality of LEDs in a semiconductor ink disposed on the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to emit a first emission. The first electrode and the second electrode are of an electrically conductive polymer configured to transfer heat away from the plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: An acousto-optic audio signal cable includes an audio wire cluster, a light emitting diode marquee light wire or a light emitting diodes light-emitting light string or an electroluminescent cable, a transparent or light-transmitting insulating layer, and an acousto-optic controller. The light emitting diode marquee light wire and the audio wire cluster, or the light emitting diodes light-emitting light string and the audio wire cluster, or the electroluminescent cable and the audio wire cluster are integrated into a wire cluster. The transparent or light-transmitting insulating layer wraps the integrated wire cluster. The acousto-optic controller includes a sampling amplifier circuit component, an A/D conversion circuit component, a microprocessor, and an output driver coupled in sequence. An input terminal of the sampling amplifier circuit component is coupled to the audio wire cluster. The output driver is coupled to the light emitting diode marquee light wire.

Abstract: The group of inventions refers to heat exchange machinery. The device includes a tank with an outlet fitting and a steam source, a deaerator column with a cover and water inlet and vapor blowdown fittings located on the same, containing lower and upper deaeration sections. Each section includes pressure and distribution trays forming a jet chamber in the space between them, and random element packing. Deaeration sections are separated by a hydraulic seal formed by the edge of the upper section pressure tray and the projection connected to the deaerator column cover. The water inlet and vapor blowdown fittings are located inside the hydraulic seal projection with openings in it. The lower edges of the openings are located higher than the upper edge of the hydraulic seal by a value exceeding the sum of overflow height of the coolant over the edge and hydraulic resistance of the hydraulic seal channel.

Abstract: A nozzle cap (82) is disposed at a downstream end of the nozzle. The nozzle cap includes a bore arranged to accommodate a downstream portion of a fluid-injecting lance that extends along a longitudinal axis (18) of the nozzle. The downstream portion of the fluid-injecting lance includes a centrally-located atomizer (80) to form a first atomized ejection cone. An array of atomizers (84) is disposed in the nozzle cap. The array of atomizers is circumferentially disposed about the longitudinal axis of the lance. The array of atomizers may be positioned radially outwardly relative to the centrally-located atomizer to form an array of respective second atomized ejection cones.

Abstract: An auxiliary burner assembly is provided within the exhaust stack associated with a main burner assembly for combusting vent gases from a petroleum production and processing facility. The auxiliary burner unit is located within the exhaust stack associated with the main burner assembly. The auxiliary burner assembly enables the same exhaust stack as the main burner assembly while effective combusting exhaust gases and providing heating of a medium when required. The auxiliary burner is utilized when the main burner assembly is inactive and can be utilized to improve airflow to initiate the main burner assembly. An auxiliary burner controller system is utilized to control operation of the auxiliary burners.

Abstract: A burner device for a gas turbine with a burner body, wherein the burner body has an axial end face, a first supply channel having a first opening in the axial end face, and a burner end element arranged at the axial end face. The burner end element has a first plenum chamber coupled to the first opening of the first supply channel, such that a first fluid is feedable from the first supply channel to the first plenum chamber. The burner end element further has a lattice structure with a plurality of interconnected pores, wherein the first plenum chamber is coupled to the lattice structure for feeding the first fluid into the lattice structure. The lattice structure forms a part of a burner surface which points to a burning chamber of the gas turbine such that a fluid connection between the burning chamber and the lattice structure is formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor for treating, particularly by hydrothermal carbonization, sludge containing organic matter, including, with: a vessel (100) including an inner chamber arranged to receive the sludge and to form a path of travel for the sludge adapted to allow for circulation of the sludge, a sludge inlet (1) arranged to introduce the sludge into a sludge introduction area of the inner chamber, a sludge outlet (11) arranged to discharge at least part of the sludge contained in the inner chamber, and a steam inlet (3) arranged to inject steam in a steam injection zone of the inner chamber along a steam injection direction, the steam injection direction being different from a sludge circulation direction in the steam injection zone along the circulation path, the steam injection zone being separated from the sludge introduction zone.

Abstract: A two-stage fluid control valve includes a first stage mechanical control valve movable between an open position and a leak-free closed position, and a second stage microvalve configured to control the flow of fluid through a fluid outlet of the two-stage fluid control valve when the first stage mechanical control valve is in the open position.

Abstract: A multi-functional fuel nozzle (10) for a combustion turbine engine is provided. A nozzle cap (50) may be disposed at a downstream end of the nozzle. A heat shield (60) is mounted onto the nozzle cap. A plurality of cooling channels (62) is arranged between a forward face of the nozzle cap and a corresponding back side of the heat shield. The plurality of cooling channels may be arranged to discharge cooling air over a forward face of an atomizer assembly in the multi-functional fuel nozzle.

Abstract: A transition duct system (10) for delivering hot-temperature gases from a plurality of combustors in a combustion turbine engine is provided. The system includes an exit piece (16) for each combustor. The exit piece may include an arcuate connecting segment (36). An arcuate ceramic liner (60) may be inwardly disposed onto a metal outer shell (38) along the arcuate connecting segment of the exit piece. Structural arrangements are provided to securely attach the ceramic liner in the presence of substantial flow path pressurization. Cost-effective serviceability of the transition duct systems is realizable since the liner can be readily removed and replaced as needed.

Abstract: A stove or a stove body has a trigger control that directs toxic fumes to the stovetop during cooking and to a side outdoor venting channel when cooking container is removed from the stovetop to ensure safe release of toxic fumes.

Abstract: A film evaporator burner arrangement (1) is provided, having: a combustion chamber arrangement comprising a combustion chamber (2) for the conversion of a fuel-air mixture with the release of heat, which extends in the axial direction along a longitudinal axis (Z); a combustion air supply (5) for the supply of combustion air, which is configured such that the combustion air is supplied with a tangential flow component to at least one combustion air inlet (8) of the combustion chamber arrangement; a film evaporator surface (4) for evaporating liquid fuel originating from a fuel film (10), which is arranged at a rear wall (3) axially rearward of the combustion air inlet (8); and a fuel supply (9) for the supply of liquid fuel to the film evaporator surface (4).

Abstract: An electric fireplace assembly (10) that is selectively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration includes an assembly housing (12); and an electric fireplace (14) that is positioned substantially within the assembly housing (12). The electric fireplace (14) includes (i) a fireplace housing (24) having a first side (24A) that is spaced apart from the assembly housing (12) to define a first assembly cavity (42A); (ii) a simulated log (30) that is positioned within the fireplace housing (24); and (iii) a first fireplace door (16A) that is coupled to the fireplace housing (24). The first fireplace door (16A) is positioned substantially directly in front of the simulated log (30) to obscure a view of the simulated log (30) when the electric fireplace assembly (10) is in the closed configuration. Additionally, the first fireplace door (16A) is positioned within the first assembly cavity (42A) when the electric fireplace assembly (10) is in the open configuration.

Abstract: A high thermal mass cooking oven with an oven compartment having multiple high thermal mass cooking racks spaced in parallel opposition but close proximity is provided. A large blower allows a large amount of heated air to enter the cooking compartment and be retained by the oven compartment walls and cooking racks. The cooking racks are more massive than a typical oven and provide high conductivity and emissivity.

Abstract: A method for data communication with a domestic appliance by a mobile computer device. The domestic appliance and the mobile computer device are interconnected or interconnectable via a wireless data connection. The wireless data connection is adapted for transferring signals between the domestic appliance and the mobile computer device. Further, the present invention relates to application software for the mobile computer device. Moreover, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance. Additionally, the present invention relates to a mobile computer device including a display or touch screen.

Abstract: A domestic appliance, such as a double oven range, incorporates a door having a bottom end portion which, when shifted between closed and opened positions, both pivots and vertically shifts relative to a frame body of the appliance through at least a connecting rod, push rod and pivot arm of a hinge mechanism. Due to a combined pivoting and lifting action of the door, minimal to no clearance is required between the bottom end portion and adjacent structure.

Abstract: The kitchen extractor hood (110) is provided with means (38) for generating a first flow (A, B) of a gaseous mixture taken from the internal environment (51) in which the hood (110) is located and releasing it into the external environment (52). The hood (110) is also provided with means (28) for generating a second flow (C, D) of a gaseous mixture taken from the external environment (52) and/or from the internal environment (51) and releasing it into the internal environment (51), as well as with means (10) for recovering part of the thermal energy contained in the first flow (A, B) and transferring it to the second flow (C, D). The means (10) used to recover thermal energy comprise a recovery device (14) comprising in turn a heat exchanger of the heat pipe type (16), featuring an evaporation section (14E) dealing with the first flow (A, B) and a condensation section (14C) dealing with the second flow (C, D).

Abstract: A multi-zone, proximate-air oven using air delivered from the shelves provides a compact height through the use of low profile shelves. Intercavity heat leakage is managed by active insulation techniques making use of the oven feedback temperature control and controlled cavity loading.

Abstract: A heating control system including an air circulation fan, a heating unit, a memory, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to operate the air circulation fan at a first speed and the heating unit in a first configuration to achieve a first temperature rise where less than all of the burners are active. The microprocessor is further configured to compare the first temperature rise to a first temperature rise threshold and transition the air circulation fan to a second speed to achieve a second temperature rise when the first temperature rise is less than the first temperature rise threshold. The microprocessor is further configured to compare the second temperature rise to a second temperature rise threshold and transition the air circulation fan to a third speed when the second temperature rise is greater than the second temperature rise threshold.

Abstract: A hydronic system having a set of inputs, a plurality of boilers, and a controller. Each input representing sensor for a respective heat emitter of a set of heat emitters. Each boiler of the plurality of boilers is configured to receive signals from a portion of the set of inputs. The controller is configured to a status and assignment of the set of inputs from the plurality of boilers and control the plurality of boilers to provide heat to the set of heat emitters.

Abstract: A heating control system that includes a heating unit with a constant burner and a pulsed burner. The constant burner is configured to remain active during operation. The pulsed burner is configured to toggle between an active mode and an inactive mode. The heating control system further includes a memory operable to store a temperature map that maps temperatures to percentages of a period that the pulsed burner is active and a microprocessor operably coupled to the heating unit and the memory. The microprocessor is configured to transmit a first electrical signal to activate the constant burner, obtain a temperature set point, determine the percentage of the period that the pulsed burner is active using the temperature set point and the temperature map, and transmit a second electrical signal to toggle the pulsed burner based on the determination of the percentage of the period that the pulsed burner is active.

Abstract: A heating control device including input/output ports, a memory operable to store smoke output thresholds, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to transmit a first electrical signal to operate an air circulation fan at a first speed and a heating unit in a first configuration to burn a lubricant at a first temperature where less than all of the burners are active. The microprocessor is further configured to obtain a smoke output measurement for the first temperature, compare the smoke output measurement to the smoke output threshold, and transmit a second electrical signal to transition the air circulation fan to a second speed to burn the lubricant at a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature when the smoke output measurement is less than the smoke output threshold and is less than the first temperature when the smoke output measurement is greater than the smoke output threshold.

Abstract: A heating control device comprising input/output ports, a memory, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to transmit a first electrical signal to operate an air circulation fan at a first speed and a heating unit in a first configuration to achieve a first temperature rise where less than all of the burners are active. The microprocessor is further configured to obtain a return air temperature, obtain a room air temperature, and determine a temperature difference between the return air temperature and the room air temperature. The microprocessor is further configured to compare the temperature difference to a temperature rise threshold and transmit a second electrical signal to transition the air circulation fan from the first speed to a second speed to achieve a second temperature rise that is less than the first temperature rise when the temperature difference is greater than the temperature rise threshold.

Abstract: A total heat exchanger is provided. The total heat exchanger includes a housing, a total heat exchanging core, a first fan and a second fan. The housing includes a first side wall, a first receiving space, a second receiving space and a third receiving space. The third receiving space is adjacent to the first side wall. The total heat exchanging core is disposed in the third receiving space. The first fan is disposed in the first receiving space and communicates with the total heat exchanging core, wherein the first fan includes a first rotation axis. The second fan is disposed in the second receiving space and communicates with the total heat exchanging core, wherein the second fan includes a second rotation axis. The first fan, the second fan and the total heat exchanging core are arranged on a plane.

Abstract: A dual air flow exchanger, allowing a heat transfer and humidity transfer between two air flows, and including a plurality of first and second air circulation networks separated by membranes permeable to water vapor and impermeable to air and to liquid water, each of the first and second networks including cells each defined by a wall including openings for passage of air, the cell wall including two opposing edges at which same is open in a direction of stacking. For at least one of the first networks, at least one of the two opposing edges of each cell wall defines a hollow open in a direction of the second directly consecutive air circulation network, the hollows receiving a part of the second network.

Abstract: A treatment device (100), which is adapted for destructing micro-organisms (2) in a gaseous or liquid medium (1) to be treated, comprises a treatment substance (10) having an inner hollow structure and being contained in an enclosure (20) accommodating a flow of the medium (1) through the inner hollow structure, wherein the inner hollow structure has internal cutting edges (12) which are arranged for destructing the micro-organisms (2) by a mechanical contact of the micro-organisms (2) with the cutting edges (12) of the hollow structure. Furthermore, a method of treating a gaseous or liquid medium (1) including micro-organisms (2) is described.

Abstract: A duct ventilation apparatus according to the present invention, which is installed in the interior of a duct, is equipped with a rotating means comprising a shaft having a plurality of blades attached on the outer circumferential surface thereof, the shaft having a length and rotating by being connected to a motor, wherein the rotating means is disposed in the inflected part of the flow space in the interior of the duct.

Abstract: A system for space heating or cooling a heated space includes a heat pump including a refrigeration circuit for transferring heat between a heat source and a heat load for heating and cooling operations. A controller controls the heat pump to perform the heating and cooling operations. A user interface receives user inputs, wherein the user inputs include an indication of discomfort based on temperature. The controller creates a profile for a minimum comfortable temperature level and a maximum comfortable temperature level, and the controller controls the heat pump to perform the heating and cooling operations in accordance with the profiles for the minimum and maximum comfortable temperature levels. The controller may generate an optimized heat demand plan in accordance with predictions of outdoor and indoor temperature, cost, and demand. The plan is optimized to cost-effectively maintain the temperature of the heated space within the comfortable temperature range defined by the profiles.