Abstract: A flexible light engine, comprising insulating lower and upper laminate sheets; first and second electrically conductive metallic bus bars between the sheets; a plurality of electrically conductive metallic conductors between the sheets being disposed laterally between the bus bars, wherein each conductor defines two metallic contacts exposed in register with adjacent perforations in the perforated upper sheet; wherein each of the bus bars further comprises respective at least two interconnectors, and wherein the conductors are connected to respective interconnectors to define at least two series circuits and connectable in parallel between the bus bars, wherein each of the series circuits comprises a subset of the plurality of metallic conductors; and a plurality of LEDs attached to the contacts defining at least two series LED strings and connected in parallel between the bus bars, each said LED string comprising a plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a field of daily articles, especially to a holographic electronic candle including a candle body; at least one image play device arranged inside of the candle body. The holographic electronic candle can even project vivid three-dimensional flames, other three-dimensional pictures, such as humans or cartoons or continuous three-dimensional animation, apart from the advantages of the exiting electronic candles. The users can watch the vivid three-dimensional flames or other pictures or animations, or other different surfaces in the three-dimension, from different perspectives with the resulting fun, which may improve the user's interest. The holographic electronic candles have broad application as the crafts, producing good profits as well.

Abstract: An optical module for motor vehicle including at least one light source capable of emitting an initial light beam and a primary optical means capable of receiving the initial light beam and having a cutoff member arranged to transform the initial light beam into a secondary light beam oriented in a longitudinal direction and exhibiting a predetermined bottom cutoff extending overall transversely. A projection means is arranged to project a final light beam exhibiting a top cutoff formed by an inverted image of the secondary light beam with cutoff, wherein the primary optical means has a light deflection member arranged to deflect a part of the light rays of the initial light beam below the cutoff of the secondary beam toward the projection means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device (1) for a motor vehicle headlight, comprising a light module (2) with at least one light emission source (10), a primary lens (100) and a secondary lens (300), wherein said primary lens (100) comprises at least one light-conducting ancillary lens (102) which is designed to direct light (50) captured by the at least one light emission source (10) through at least one light-emitting surface (103) of the ancillary lens and on to the secondary lens (300) arranged downstream in optical longitudinal axial direction (150), and wherein the secondary lens (300) is designed to image a light distribution, which forms on the light-emitting surface (103) of the ancillary lens, in an area in front of the lighting device (1).

Abstract: A dynamic segmented-reflector for a vehicle headlamp that includes a light source and a substrate formed as a reflector sidewall. The reflector sidewall includes reflector facets that are grown on the reflector sidewall. The reflector facets include at least one mirrored surface that faces the light source, and the reflector facets are configured to adjust position to form different light patterns.

Abstract: Lighting module for a motor vehicle including an optical means that is fixedly mounted in the lighting module and has a base with a first housing. Also included is a carrier of the optical means, which is movable with respect to the optical means about an axis of rotation. The carrier of the optical means has a base with a second housing. The carrier of the optical means is able to take a closed position in which at least one light source is held partially in first housing and partially in the second housing, an open position in which said at least one light source may be removed from the lighting module, the at least one light source is removable and has light-emitting means and a mechanical carrier of the light-emitting means.

Abstract: A vehicle taillight system being capable of representing various situations occurring upon driving a vehicle is provided. The vehicle taillight system includes: first and second taillights mounted at the rear of a vehicle; a plurality of light sources installed at each of the first and second taillights; and a controller connected to the first and second taillights and that controls the plurality of light sources to together or individually operate and that controls to output driving information of the vehicle to the outside of the vehicle through the first and second taillights. Therefore, because a driver's intention expression can be more clearly represented, various safety accidents can be beforehand prevented.

Abstract: Lighting device includes a light source and a light guide body that has an in-coupling portion that collects the light, a propagating portion that carries the collected light, and an out-coupling portion, which has a central light emitting portion with a central exterior surface, an extended light emitting portion with a proximal reflecting surface and an extended exterior surface, and a deflecting element. The central light emitting portion guides a first light portion emerging from the propagating portion towards the central exterior surface where it is emitted. The deflecting element guides a second light portion emerging from the propagating portion towards the extended light emitting portion, which reflects the second light portion towards the extended exterior surface where it is also emitted. The central surface generates light to satisfy light distribution standards while the addition of the extended light emitting areas assures that a minimum light emitting area is satisfied.

Abstract: A lighting module including a base, on which there are mounted at least one light source and a cooling member including at least two fins joined together elastically and each having at least one heat-sink wall and a connection portion thermally connected to the base by a thermal interface. The module includes at least one stop piece able to come into contact with part of a fin when this fin is brought elastically closer to another fin.

Abstract: Shades and/or reflectors for luminaires. The luminaires may be retrofitted with the shades and/or reflectors to selectively control the direction and/or spectrum of light emitted by the luminaires. In particular, the efficiency and/or color contrast of a luminaire may be improved by using wavelength shifting material, such as a phosphor, to absorb less desired wavelengths and transmit more desired wavelengths. The shade may provide a transmissive filter which reflects desired wavelengths such as red and green, while passing less desired wavelengths (e.g., blue) toward the wavelength shifting material which emits such as light of more desirable wavelengths.

Abstract: A diffuser sheet and display device having the same are provided. The diffuser sheet includes a base layer, a first skin layer on an upper surface of the base layer, and a second skin layer on a lower surface of the base layer. The base layer includes a base resin, a plurality of beads dispersed in the base resin, and a plurality of pores dispersed in the base resin.

Abstract: An optical member includes one or more lens surfaces, each lens surface comprising a curved surface having: a curvature in a first direction, and a curvature in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction in an imaginary plane perpendicular to an optical axis of incident light. Each of the one or more lens surfaces has a substantially rectangular planar shape when viewed in an optical axis direction, the substantially rectangular planar shape being defined by two sides substantially parallel to the first direction and two sides substantially parallel to the second direction. The curvature in the second direction continuously increases from a first end of each of the one or more lens surfaces in the first direction toward a second end of each of the one or more lens surfaces in the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-facet lens having a continuous non-spherical curved portion, and more particularly, when a thickness direction of the lens is defined as a vertical direction, to a multi-facet lens having a continuous non-spherical curved portion which allows luminous efficiency to be improved through a continuous non-spherical curved portion which has no dummy surface and no step in a direction perpendicular to a light input portion of a vertical lens.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

Abstract: An obstruction light can include a parabolic reflector having a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, and a surface having a curvature disposed therebetween. The obstruction light can also include a light assembly coupled to the parabolic reflector, where the light assembly includes at least one array of light sources, where the light assembly is disposed adjacent to the first end of the parabolic reflector, and where the at least one array of light sources is directed toward the surface.

Abstract: Provided is an omni-directional LED lamp including a lamp tube. The lamp tube includes an LED light source contained therein. In one embodiment, the LED light source includes at least one omni-directional LED lamp bar. Loose and light-permeable ceramic granule materials are filled into the lamp tube in a space between an inner wall of the tube and the LED light source. The loose light-permeable ceramic granule materials are coated on and contact to the irregular surface of the light source so as to reduce the thermal resistance and increase the heat conduction. Light diffuse reflection effects caused among the ceramic granules are positive that they can soften the light, reduce glaring and dazzling and prevent the blue light from leaking-out.

Abstract: To provide a support for supporting a flexible component and a light-emitting device. A first substrate, a second substrate, a rack, a pinion, and a hinge are provided. When the second substrate is moved, the rotational force of the pinion is transmitted to the rack of the first substrate and thus the first substrate is moved in the horizontal direction while being overlapped with one of hinge pieces of the hinge; accordingly, the flexible component can be bent while the flexible component is fixed to the first substrate and the second substrate and the allowable curvature radius is maintained in the vicinity of the hinge.

Abstract: An illumination device and the optical lens assembly thereof are provided. The illumination device includes the optical lens assembly, a light source and a driving device. The optical lens assembly includes an inner lens and an outer lens. The inner lens has a reflector having a light emission portion and a light incidence portion. An accommodating space is formed in the reflector adjacent to the light incident portion. The outer lens has a light guiding column and an outer light emission portion connected to the top of the light guiding column. The outer lens is disposed at a side of the inner lens, the light guiding column corresponds to the accommodating space, the outer light emission portion corresponds to the light emission portion. The driving device enables the outer and inner lenses to move toward or away from each other. The guiding column moves relative to the accommodating space.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a vehicle lighting device includes a base body that has a plate shape and includes a first portion, and a second portion having a width dimension smaller than a width dimension of the first portion; a wiring pattern that is provided on surfaces of the first portion and the second portion; and a light emitting element that is electrically connected to the wiring pattern provided in the first portion.

Abstract: A captive retaining spring for a recessed mounting assembly has a retaining spring which is adjustable to compensate for multiple surface thicknesses, does not require the use of tools for installation, and may be assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready for installation.

Abstract: A headlamp is disclosed with a lamp fitted with a light source; a headband allowing the fastening of the headlamp over the head of a user, where the headband has a constant length, symmetrical with respect to a median sagittal plane. The headband also has an alternation of rigid/semi rigid elements for allowing a deformation in the space and the adjustment on the user's head is presented. In addition, the headband has a rigid/semi-rigid front section allowing a certain deformability along a first plane (x, y), a rigid/semi-rigid intermediate section allowing a certain deformability along a second plane (x, z) and a rigid/semi-rigid rear section allowing a certain deformability along a third plane (y, z). The headband has elements for the attachment and the passage of an elastic link for constraining the deformation of the rigid/semi rigid headband within the three planes.

Abstract: A lighting suspension system for hanging Christmas lights includes a building that has a roof. The roof is comprised of a ferromagnetic material. A string of lights is provided. A plurality of retainers is provided. Each of the retainers magnetically engages the roof. Thus, each of the retainers is removably retained on the roof. Each of the retainers engages the string of lights. Thus, the string of lights is suspended from the roof to enhance an ornamental appearance of the roof.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a primary housing having a light source and a secondary housing having a light source. The primary housing and the secondary housing can be magnetically and releasably coupled to each other by at least one magnet on either or both housings. The primary housing can include an upper shell and a lower shell pivotally coupled to each other to form a clamshell configuration. A hands-free emergency lighting method can include decoupling the primary housing from the secondary housing and magnetically coupling the secondary housing to a metal surface, such as a vehicle, to indicate an emergency while the primary housing can be opened and used to illuminate an area.

Abstract: An energy-saving recyclable display system, comprising a display stand, a packaging container and a suspension loop; a display rod is arranged on the display stand, the packaging container and the suspension loop are mounted in a dismountable way; a suspension notch is arranged on the upper part of the suspension loop; the lower part of the suspension loop is opened and stretches into the packaging container; the suspension loop is hollow inside and mounted with a circuit board and an illuminant; an electric wire is arranged on the circuit board; a conductive contact is arranged at the end of the electric wire protruding from the inner side face of the suspension notch; the conductive contact contacts with the display rod and forms a switched-on circuit. The product in the packaging container presents a favorable luminous effect when it is displayed.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus has an upper hub, a base, a lower hub, and a plurality of illumination devices that are pivotably supported at the upper hub, with each illumination device being pivotable up and down towards each other, as well as being rotatable. A shaft assembly has an upper end that is secured to the upper hub, and a lower end that is secured to the base. A plurality of legs is connected to the lower hub and the base for pivoting motion therebetween.

Abstract: Arc modular light devices, systems, and methods. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a module system of the present disclosure, the module system comprises a plurality of LED modules, each LED module comprising an outer housing, a light source positioned within the outer housing, and a lens positioned so that light from the light source can be emitted through the lens; and a flexible plate configured to couple to each of the plurality of LED modules; wherein the module system is configured to focus light from the LED modules inward when the flexible plate is curved in a first direction; and wherein the module system is configured to spread light from the LED modules outward when the flexible plate is curved in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A modular lighting system for providing light in various areas includes one or more canopies, a set of bars, a set of hangers for supporting the bars from canopies and, optionally other supports, a set of pendants with light emitting elements and a set of hangers for supporting the pendants from the bars. The bars include two segments with conductive rails disposed or imbedded in their inner surfaces. The hangers have one or two rods and bases shaped and sized for mounting on the bars with the rods contacting the conductive rails. The hangers and bars cooperate to allow the hangers to be placed anywhere along the bars. Pendants can be hanged on the bars singly, or in clusters. In this manner systems can be formed easily and quickly to achieve systems having various esthetic and utilitarian configurations.

Abstract: LED lighting device includes LED light housing including hollow outer shell with planar mounting surface defined inner top side of accommodation chamber to face toward bottom opening and reflector cup mounted accommodation chamber and defining conical reflective surface therein and carrying lens at top center thereof with light exit surface of lens facing toward bottom opening of hollow outer shell, LED light-emitting module including circuit board mounted between planar mounting surface and lens, array of LEDs arranged front side of circuit board and control circuit with driver IC and capacitor thereof respectively arranged opposing front and back sides of circuit board for converting inputted AC power into stabilized DC power for driving LEDS.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a lighting source module, which includes an alternating-current input terminal and a direct-current input terminal. When an alternating-current power source is supplied, the alternating-current power source drives the lighting source module through the alternating-current input terminal for generating light. When the alternating-current power source is not supplied, a direct-current power source drives the lighting source module through the direct-current input terminal for generating light.

Abstract: An underwater light cover kit for use upon a pool underwater light fixture includes a seal ring and an applicator ring. The seal ring has a circular shape having a circular aperture through a middle section thereof and is adapted to be placed upon a pool underwater light fixture having a circular shape. The applicator ring has a circular shape having a circular aperture through a middle section thereof and is adapted to be placed upon the seal ring and used to push the seal ring upon the pool underwater light fixture to deform the seal ring, push out air between the seal ring and the pool underwater light fixture and form the suction connection therebetween. A combination of a pool underwater light fixture and an underwater light cover kit, the combination includes a pool underwater light fixture and an underwater light cover kit.

Abstract: A rail nut spacer is shown and described, and may have a body and one or more threaded inserts positioned along a width of the body. Threaded inserts may be retained within the rail nut spacer by surface characteristics on each insert to prevent movement thereof with respect to the rail nut spacer. The rail nut spacer may be inserted in a first direction into a slot extending through a width of a housing, such that the slot prevents movement of the rail nut spacer in a second direction. Fasteners may extend through a bezel, through the slot, and/or through the threaded inserts to secure the bezel to the rail nut spacer. The bezel may exert a force on a media to secure the media to the housing. The bezel, media, and/or housing may be sealed together by a gasket to protect an interior of the housing from contaminants.

Abstract: A headlamp which contains a lamp is disclosed, with a headband enabling the lamp to be held on the head of a user is presented. The headband has a rigid/semi-rigid front section supporting the lamp using a pivot liaison. The pivot liaison allows rotation having: a first amplitude of at least 0 to +30 degrees and preferably 0 to 45 degrees to provide appropriate illumination when the lamp is worn in a conventional manner around the head. A second amplitude ranging from at least 0 to ?45 degrees, and preferably 0 to ?80 degrees provides appropriate illumination when the lamp is worn around the neck without being inverted.

Abstract: A 180 degree light that includes a belt for wear around a persons head or waist whereto is releasably mounted band that mounts an array of individual LED lights arranged in a straight line, that are equally spaced apart, where the individual LED lights are battery powered to illuminate an area ahead of and off to the sides of the wearer, forming approximately a half circle of light projected outwardly, and includes a sleeve that is attached to the belt, back from the stip ends to maintain the battery that includes a button switch that the wearer operates with their finger to turn the array of LED lights on and off.

Abstract: A tubular base plate assembly has a lower surface connected to a heating system component and an upper surface. A tubular seal plate assembly is positioned above the base plate assembly upper surface having a mating surface facing the base plate assembly upper surface with a plurality of grooves therein. Sealing material is provided within the grooves. A tubular hub assembly is positioned above the seal plate assembly. A plurality of fasteners connects the seal plate assembly to the hub. A plurality of external brackets connects the seal plate assembly to the base plate assembly to secure the seal plate assembly. The sealing material forms a first gasket between the seal plate assembly and the base plate assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovery of waste heat in a boiler system, wherein heat from the low pressure steam in the feed water tank, which otherwise would be lost through dissipation, is used for other applications. Particularly, the waste heat energy recovered in the form of low pressure steam can be used to heat make-up water for the boiler system.

Abstract: A multi-cone, multi-stage spray nozzle includes a nozzle body, a valve stem with a first valve head, and a second valve head attached to the first valve head. The first valve stem is biased into a closed position against a valve seat of the nozzle body by a bias device. The second valve head is continuously open. Upon the application of a first fluid pressure, which is less than a threshold fluid pressure, the bias device maintains the valve stem in the closed position while the second valve head is continuously open. And upon the application of a second fluid pressure, which is at least as great as the threshold fluid pressure, the valve stem moves to an open position while the second valve head remains continuously open.

Abstract: A multi-cone, multi-stage spray nozzle includes a nozzle body and outer and inner valve stems. The nozzle body defines an outer valve seat disposed at its distal end. The outer valve stem is slidably disposed in the nozzle body. The inner valve stem is slidably disposed in the outer valve stem. The inner valve stem occupies an open position and the outer valve stem occupies a closed position upon the application of a first pressure on the distal ends of the inner and outer valve stems. And, the inner and outer valve stems both occupy open positions upon the application of a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure on the distal ends of the inner and outer valve stems.

Abstract: A portable bonfire apparatus disclosed here includes a grate frame, an ash collector tray, and a set of elongate rods. The grate frame is supported by one or more leg member assemblies, where the grate frame receives and burns firewood at an elevated height via each leg member assembly. The ash collector tray is positioned below the grate frame to collect ash from the burned firewood, and the elongate rods obliquely extend outwardly from opposing sides of the grate frame to receive and position additional firewood. The additional firewood slides towards the grate frame by gravity when the firewood received on the grate frame burns to ash and collects in the ash collector tray.

Abstract: The present application provides a tangentially fired boiler. The tangentially fired boiler may include a combustion chamber and an overfire air system positioned about the combustion chamber. The overfire air system may include a number of overfire air windboxes positioned in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: Combustion burners, burner panels, submerged combustion melters including the panels, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the burner includes an annular liquid cooled jacket defining a central longitudinal through passage. An inner conduit is positioned substantially concentrically within an outer conduit, the latter positioned in the through passage, each conduit comprising proximal and distal ends, the conduits configured so that the outer and inner conduits are movable axially. The inner conduit forms a primary passage and the outer conduit forms a secondary passage between the outer conduit and the inner conduit. In one embodiment the outer conduit has an exterior surface configured along at least a portion thereof with threads mating with adjacent threads on an inner surface of the annular liquid cooled jacket. Other embodiments including lock and release dogs or bolt arrangements. The burners promote burner life and melter campaign length.

Abstract: An improved air/gas admittance device for a combustion appliance. The improved air/gas admittance device is configured to provide a more uniform gas and/or air flow. This may help reduce noise in pressure and/or flow sensor measurements that are used by a gas valve controller to control the air/fuel ratio to the combustion appliance, which may help improve the efficiency and/or emissions of the combustion appliance.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for controlling and managing one or more flame-producing devices, such as fire features, heating devices and/or cooking devices. Control of respective devices may be provided by a first communication component and a first controller component disposed locally on respective devices, in combination with one or more wireless remote control devices. Respective flame-producing devices may be communicatively coupled with a remote control device, allowing for commands to be sent wirelessly to the flame-producing device, and status information to be sent to the remote control device.

Abstract: A device for mixing combustible gas and combustion air, hot water installation, and corresponding thermal mass flow sensor and method. The device includes an air line, a gas line with a control valve, a first measuring line connecting the air and gas lines, and a second measuring line connecting the first measuring line to the gas and/or air line, forming a three-way intersection. A thermal mass flow sensor includes first and second temperature sensors in the first measuring line, positioned respectively in a gas flow between the three-way intersection and the air line and in a gas flow between the three-way intersection and the gas line. A controller controls the control valve based on a difference, measured by the flow sensor, between mass flow rate of gas between the three-way intersection and the air line and mass flow rate of gas between the three-way intersection and the gas line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-fuel heater having one or more thermocouples that operate a control valve that, in turn, controls whether fuel is distributed from a regulator to a burner based on the signal generated by the thermocouple(s). Further disclosed is a primary fuel selector valve that selects the fuel being used based on the operation of a user. The primary fuel selector valve provides fuel to the control valve upstream from the thermocouples, allowing for upstream control mechanisms such as a slave valve, to control the flow of fuel to the control valve.

Abstract: A gas heating device includes a main body defining a combustion chamber, a catalyst disposed in the combustion chamber, and an electric thermal device provides electric thermal energy to heat the catalyst and disposed in the combustion chamber and adjacent to a side of the catalyst.

Abstract: A method for delivering fuel from a fuel nozzle of a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes directing fuel from a fuel source through a flow splitter to provide at least two concentric fuel flows, filming the concentric two fuel flows on concentrically arranged inwardly facing filming surfaces that are disposed downstream of the flow splitter, and atomizing the concentric fuel flows into a core air flow.

Abstract: A valve for regulating fluid flowing bidirectionally therethrough includes a first flow body defining a passage configured to direct fluid flow in a downstream direction defined from the inlet to the outlet. The inlet includes an enlargement configured to provide decreased resistance to fluid flow in the downstream direction relative to flow in an upstream direction opposite the downstream direction.

Abstract: A fuel-air mixer assembly that includes a mixer portion, and a flare cup portion coupled to the mixer portion. The flare cup portion includes a side wall that including an inlet opening and a discharge opening defined therein. The side wall is oriented such that the discharge opening is axi-asymmetrically shaped relative to a centerline of the fuel-air mixer assembly.

Abstract: A method for operating a combustion system of a combustion section of a gas turbine engine having at least one main burner arrangement and at least one pilot burner arrangement, wherein the at least one main burner arrangement and the at least one pilot burner arrangement are operated with an air-fuel mixture. The method includes: operating the at least one main burner arrangement with O2-lean air, enriching an air of the air-fuel mixture of the at least one pilot burner arrangement and/or a fuel of the air-fuel mixture of the at least one pilot burner arrangement and/or the air-fuel mixture of the at least one pilot burner arrangement with oxygen and preferably with pure oxygen.

Abstract: The present application provides a selective catalyst reduction system for use with a combustion gas stream of a gas turbine. The selective catalyst reduction system may include an inlet positioned about the gas turbine, a combined ammonia-tempering air injection grid positioned about the inlet, and a catalyst positioned downstream of the combined ammonia-tempering air injection grid. The combined ammonia-tempering air injection grid injects air and ammonia into the combustion gas stream upstream of the catalyst.