Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a projection lens, a first light emitting chip and a second light emitting chip disposed on left and right sides, and a reflector which reflects light toward the projection lens. The reflector includes a reflecting surface which includes a left rear area, a right rear area, a left front area, and a right front area. The left rear area and the right front area reflect light emitted from the first light emitting chip to converge to a rear focal point of the projection lens at a higher convergence degree than light emitted from the second light emitting chip. The right rear area and the left front area reflect light emitted from the second light emitting chip to converge to the rear focal point of the projection lens at a higher convergence degree than light emitted from the first light emitting chip.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an illumination structure and a light distributing method. The illumination structure includes a substrate, a first light emitting element, a second light emitting element, a reflection housing and a hooding board. The reflection housing has a first focal point and a second focal point. The first light emitting element is disposed on the substrate and located at the first focal point of the reflection housing. The second focal point is positioned within the hooding board. Therefore, a portion of light emitted by the first light emitting element will be reflected by the reflection housing and pass through a hollow portion of the hooding board to generate low beam light.

Abstract: The invention proposes a lighting module for motor vehicles, which comprises optical means for deviating in angular manner at least a portion of the light rays passing through them, without thereby changing the geometry of the projection lens of the lighting module.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a lens, a light source, a reflector, a light deflection member and a light shielding member. The light source is for emitting a plurality of light beams. The reflector is for reflecting the light beams. The light deflection member includes a light deflecting surface, and a part of the light beams reflected by the light deflecting surface after reflecting by the reflector is emitted toward the lens. The light shielding member disposed between the light deflecting surface and the light source switches between a first position and a second position. Another part of the light beams is blocked by the light shielding member when the light shielding member is at the first position. The another part of the light beams is emitted toward the lens after reflecting by the reflector when the light shielding member is at the second position.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp is provided that includes: an LED source coupled to a housing; and a lens over the source and coupled to the housing. The lens, or a portion of the lens, includes a plurality of glass beads, each having a metal-containing coating (e.g., a coating comprising at least one of Ni, Al, Cu, In and brass) and dispersed in a polymeric matrix (e.g., an acrylic or a polycarbonate). Further, the lens has a thermal conductivity of at least about 2 W/m*K and an optical transmissivity of at least 80%.

Abstract: A lighted cable termination assembly for use with one or more pipes is provided. The lighted cable termination assembly includes a stand, a lens, and a plurality of light emitting components. The stand is configured to be supported, with the stand extending upwardly, by the one or more pipes. The lens is positioned over an upper opening of the stand and includes a proud surface extending radially outside of a perimeter of the stand. The plurality of light emitting components are disposed under the lens, and the proud surface of the lens providing illumination from a plurality of viewing angles as viewed from the underside of the any of the one or more pipes on which the stand is supported.

Abstract: An illumination system (1, 100, 200, 300) for providing an optically widened perception comprises a reflector unit (6, 206, 306) comprising a reflective surface (8A) and a luminous layer (10, 210, 310) for homogenously emitting diffuse light at a first color, the luminous layer (10, 210, 310) extending in front of the reflective surface (8A) and comprising a visible front area section (10A, 210A, 310A) of the reflector unit (6, 206, 306), which extends up to a first boundary (12A, 310A) and through which the diffuse light is emitted.

Abstract: An illumination device comprising a plurality of light sources emitting light along an optical axis, the light sources comprises a converting material capable of converting light into other wave lengths. An optical gate is arranged along the optical axis and a light collector is arranged between the light sources and the optical gate. The light collector comprises a plurality of lenslets adapted to collect light and to convert the collected light into a plurality of light propagate through the optical gate. An optical projecting system collects and projects at a part the light beams along the optical axis. A retro-reflector is arranged between the light collector and the plurality of light sources and is configured to reflect at least a part light back to the converting material of at least one of the light sources.

Abstract: An illuminator includes a first light source unit that outputs first light beams and a second light source unit that outputs second light beams. A polarization combining element combines the first and second light beams with each other. A polarization state conversion element which receives the combined light includes retardation elements that are separate from one another and arranged in a first direction. The light source units are so configured that first regions through which the first light beams pass and second regions through which the second light beams pass are alternately arranged in the first direction in the polarization state conversion element. A polarization separation element separates the combined light having passed through the polarization state conversion element into first light and second light. A wavelength conversion element converts the first light into third light. The illuminator outputs the second light and the third light.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional light-control accessory frame, which includes at least three accessory borders and at least three angle joints, the three angle joints connecting the three accessory borders to form a frame. An inverted buckling member for being joined with a lamp body is laterally and perpendicularly disposed on a side wall of the angle joint. A sheet mounting groove for mounting a light-control sheet and a lattice mounting groove for mounting a beam-forming lattice are disposed on the inner side of the accessory border. A light shielding plate mounting area and a filter paper clamping plate mounting area are disposed on the outer side of the accessory border. A light shielding plate quick-mounting structure is mounted on the light shielding plate mounting area, at least two positioning plates are disposed on the light shielding plate mounting area, and the light shielding plate quick-mounting structure is locked onto the positioning plates.

Abstract: A system comprising track-mounted luminaires and track. In some embodiments, electrical power for illumination is accessed by a luminaire through electrified railing recessed within a relatively narrow slot of the track. In some embodiments, mounting means are provided separately from and/or additional to the power slot, comprising, for example, a magnetic mount. Optionally luminaires are orientable to select a direction of illumination, while secured by the magnetic mount. The track is optionally mounted flush and/or recessed with a mounting surface such as a ceiling and/or wall. In some embodiments, a recessed surface of the track is formed with an arc. Optionally luminaires conform with the curvature of the arc. Additionally or alternatively, the track is at least partially masked and/or decorated, for example by plastering and/or a face plate.

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. A canopy with ferrules is used to attach the system to the ceiling or other structural surface. The canopy includes a cup and ferrules extending through the cup wall and supporting hangers attached thereto. The ferrules further provide electric power to the hangers.

Abstract: A light fixture suitable for use with fluorescent light bulbs as a fluorescent light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting strips that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on one of the plurality of LED mounting strips and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising a pole such as a light pole, and one or more removable modules adapted to be removably fitted to the pole. The apparatus further comprises, included in the lighting module or another of the modules, a controller comprising a wireless receiver for wirelessly receiving on-off signals from a remote control system. An inductive coupling between a primary winding in the light pole and a secondary winding in the lighting module is used to transfer power from a power supply of the pole to at least one of the removable modules, in order to power an element of that module. Further, a magnetic coupling is used to enable the controller to control a switch in the pole in order to connect and disconnect the primary winding to and from the power supply.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a driver, a heat sink assembly, a light generating assembly, a first connection assembly, and a first lead. The heat sink assembly is coupled to the driver and includes a base plate that defines a first through hole. The light generating assembly is secured to the base plate and includes a PCB, a plurality of LEDs, and a board cover. The PCB defines a first board hole therethrough. The plurality of LEDs are secured direction to the PCB. The board cover is positioned over the PCB and is fastened to the base plate. The first connection assembly includes a first connector that is secured directly to the PCB and that is in electrical communication with the plurality of LEDs. The first lead extends from the driver, through the first through hole, through the first board hole, and being captured by the first connector.

Abstract: A light conversion device according to one embodiment of the disclosure includes a light conversion section that is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a cooling section that cools the light conversion section, a housing that houses the light conversion section and the cooling section, and a partition member that is provided on the light conversion section, and partitions a space in the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method and apparatus for a liquid-activated, lighted and flavored drink infuser. The invention enhances the water experience for any user by providing a liquid-activated, lighted, device with a dissolvable shell that, when placed in liquid, will light up and/or release into the liquid specific contents inside the infuser after the exterior dissolves.

Abstract: An emergency lighting apparatus comprises an elongate substrate adapted to pivot and hang from a door knob like a lever and define a handhold in a first end and support a motion sensor and a light array at a second end. The emergency lighting apparatus also includes a motion detecting lighting device comprising the motion sensor and the light array. A method is disclosed for hanging the elongate substrate on the door knob via the handhold for egress lighting and removing the elongate substrate from the door knob for use as a flashlight via the handhold.

Abstract: A ventilation fan with lamp is installed to the ceiling having an installing opening. The ventilation fan includes a housing, a fan module, and a lamp module. The housing has a top plate and a side wall. The top plate and the side wall are connected with each other and form a first opening. The first opening connects to the installing opening. The fan module is accommodated in the housing. The lamp module is disposed out of the installing opening, and the lamp module and the housing are located at opposite sides of the ceiling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid fuel boiler burner, used in central heating boilers for building structures and in other heat exchangers. The solid fuel boiler burner has a rotary combustion chamber mounted in the casing, which is equipped with aeration ducts and this unit is connected by hooks with a gear wheel which is mounted rotationally between two cage bearings. The gear wheel and the compensating and pressure plate have openings for the inflow of air from the blower chamber through an adjustable screen which controls the ratio of primary to secondary air injected into the ducts. Moreover, the worm fuel feeder has an axially placed aeration duct with outlet in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A Smart Candle Platform may be configured to produce candle light using a natural wax candle as its fuel source or any other fuel source capable of producing light, including liquid fuels if so configured. The outer shell, inner cover, top cover and base provides a beautiful exterior shell which does not melt but emulates the look of a traditional pillar candle. The outer shell may be changeable/replaceable allowing for style and or seasonal changes. A Smart Candle Platform having multiple interactive systems and sensors for production of natural light via a safe, controllable device which may communicate with other similar configured devices or smart devices having application software embedded therein i.e. a smart phone having an app. is disclosed. The Smart Candle Platform may be configured to allow for auto-extinguishment. The Smart Candle Platform may be configured to allow for the addition of smells or scents.

Abstract: A combustion chamber assembly unit, for a vaporizing burner, includes a combustion chamber housing with a circumferential wall extending in a direction of a combustion chamber housing longitudinal axis (L) and a bottom area (14), together defining a combustion chamber (16). The bottom area (14) includes an evaporating medium carrier (18) and on a side facing the combustion chamber (16), a porous evaporating medium (20). A first flame diaphragm (36), with a first diaphragm opening (38), is provided on the circumferential wall (12). A second flame diaphragm (40), with a second diaphragm opening (42), is provided at an axial distance to the first flame diaphragm (36) on an axial side facing away from the porous evaporating medium (20). An air admission opening arrangement (44) is provided in the circumferential wall (12) and includes an air admission opening (46) between the first flame diaphragm (36) and the second flame diaphragm (40).

Abstract: A gas combustor comprises a gas container, a fuel gas controlling device, a housing, a piezoelectric device and a combustion device. The safety switch is slidably disposed in an opening of the housing and includes a slide member, a fasten member and a passive member, adjacent surfaces of the slide member and the fasten member are disposed with a connecting mechanism and a radial sliding mechanism, thereby enabling the slide member to perform a radial sliding motion towards the left or the right at the front end of the fasten member; a rear surface of the passive member is formed with a lock tenon abutted against a block tenon of the fuel gas controlling device, thereby forming a lucked status; when the slide member is pulled towards the left or the right, the lock tenon is released from the block tenon, thereby forming an unlocked status.

Abstract: A gas burner system comprising a longitudinal burner body defining a longitudinal central cavity, and a ribbon pack configured to be removably installed into the central cavity, the ribbon pack comprising: (i) at least one ribbon positioned between a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall; (ii) a first transverse arm extending horizontally outward from a first longitudinal side of the ribbon pack; (iii) a second transverse arm extending horizontally outward from a second longitudinal side of the ribbon pack, wherein the first and second transverse arms are configured to attach to the longitudinal burner body.

Abstract: An appliance includes a first gas-burning heating element, a first gas path extending from an inlet to the first heating element, and a first solenoid valve positioned within the first gas path. The appliance further includes a second gas path extending from upstream of the first solenoid valve to the first heating element and supplying a base gas flow to the first heating element. A controller is electronically coupled with the first solenoid valve for controlling a supplemental flow of gas through the first gas path to the first heating element such that the supplemental gas flow combines with the base gas flow to achieve a total gas flow. The controller controls the supplemental flow to adjust the total gas flow by pulsing the first solenoid valve at a first rate corresponding to a desired rate of the total gas flow to the first heating element.

Abstract: Provided is an ignition device of a burner which allows the burner to stably ignite even when a portion of the burner member is damaged, the ignition device including: a plate-shaped sparker disposed in an upper central region of a burner head so as to realize ignition to burn the gas ejected from the burner head and having a plurality of ignition portions formed therein; and a supporting member which has one end inserted in a center of the sparker and the other end inserted in a central region of the burner head such that the sparker is disposed in the upper central region of the burner head.

Abstract: A combustion system includes a perforated reaction holder having perforations defined to compensate for a non-uniform velocity of fuel and/or oxidant received across an input face of the perforated reaction holder.

Abstract: A bundled tube fuel nozzle assembly including a fuel plenum and an air plenum. A plurality of mixing tubes extend through the fuel plenum and the air plenum. At least one resonator is positioned in the air plenum surrounding at least one of the plurality of mixing tubes.

Abstract: Combustor device having a twin-shell tubular casing including: an inner tubular member which extends roughly coaxial a longitudinal axis of the combustor device, delimits the combustion chamber and surrounds the burner; and an outer tubular housing which extends roughly coaxial outside of the inner tubular member. An intermediate supporting structure includes an outer annular supporting member, an inner annular supporting member, and a series of three or more oblong connecting beams angularly staggered about the longitudinal axis of combustor device in cantilever manner to stably connect the inner and outer annular supporting members.

Abstract: A home appliance includes a control panel for operating the home appliance. The control panel may include a membrane panel and a base to which the membrane panel is attached. When the membrane panel is attached to the base, a plurality of protrusions or a plurality of recesses may be formed in an adhering portion of the base so that no air bubbles remain between the membrane panel and the base.

Abstract: A household appliance light, in particular a light for cooking devices like ovens, microwaves or steam cookers, the household appliance light including a LED configured as an illuminant; a light housing configured to be arranged at a wall of the household appliance; a light exit opening arranged in the light housing which is enclosed by a light permeable cover; a spacer element which is arranged between the LED and the light exit opening and which is arranged in front of a light outlet plane of the LED; and a reflection device which conducts light emitted by the LED to the cover, wherein the spacer element is a light conductor that is made from one uniform material, wherein the reflection device is a reflector which defines a reflector cavity, and wherein the light conductor is run into the reflector cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oven with a doubly insulated lamp having increased lifetime. The oven may include a cooking chamber, a first insulating case mounted on one surface of the cooking chamber, a first case coupled to the first insulating case to form a first insulated space, a second insulating case having at least a part thereof disposed inside the first insulated space, a second case coupled to the second insulating case to form a second insulated space, and a lamp disposed inside the second insulated space to be doubly insulated from heat of the cooking chamber.

Abstract: A spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a retention tab having a portion extending in a first direction and a retention arm defining a lever portion projecting away from the retention tab to an end displaced from the tab in a second direction generally normal to the first direction. The retention arm further defines a resiliently deformable section facilitating movement of the lever toward and away from the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab positioned opposite the retention arm from the retention tab and resiliently deflectable toward and away from the retention tab.

Abstract: A panel, for retaining a heating or cooling tube relative to a substrate, has a standoff extending from a primary flap, wherein the standoff includes a tube contacting surface. A lateral fold extends from the standoff and includes a jaw having a tube retaining surface, wherein the tube contacting surface and the tube retaining surface are located to define a tube retaining channel in a closed position of the jaw. The panel can be formed of a single piece of sheet metal, wherein the sheet metal and configuration of the panel bias the jaw to the closed position.

Abstract: A hydronic water heating system heats water for various types of heat emitters. A boiler assembly includes a user interface which receives user-defined water temperature set point corresponding to a minimum outdoor temperature, and an integrated controller generates a nonlinear outdoor reset curve between the user-defined set point and a second set point corresponding to maximum outdoor temperature for which heating is required, and regulates the boiler to heat water to a temperature corresponding to a set point along the nonlinear output reset curve and based on a detected outdoor temperature. The nonlinear outdoor reset curve may be generated based on aggregated heat output functions for various types of heat emitters. A linear outdoor reset curve may be generated between a maximum water temperature set point and the user-defined set point, having a slope equal to an instantaneous slope of the nonlinear outdoor reset curve at the user-defined set point.

Abstract: A bathroom management apparatus capable of circulating air through a duct and discharging moisture that has entered the duct is disclosed. The bathroom management apparatus includes a case including an air intake port formed in a front surface thereof, a first air discharge port formed in the front surface thereof and a second air discharge port formed in a lower surface thereof, a duct provided in the case so as to connect the air intake port, the first air discharge port and the second air discharge port to each other, a damper provided in the duct so as to direct air toward one of the first air discharge port and the second air discharge port, and a second discharge vane for opening and closing the second air discharge port, wherein the damper includes a first water discharge port and the second discharge vane includes a second water discharge port.

Abstract: An evaporative HVAC apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one absorbent wicking layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and an at least one thermal layer also having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The second surface of the at least one thermal layer is formed immediately adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer. An at least one fluid line is in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer. Thus, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the at least one fluid line which, in turn, permeates the at least one thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby affecting the temperature of the air.

Abstract: A vent that includes: a rotary head with blades arranged between a top and bottom section of the rotary head; a fixed component to mount the rotary head to a roof of a building, the fixed component having a throat that provides a flow path from inside the building to an interior of the rotary head; and a diffuser to split airflow vented from the throat and direct the vented airflow out through the rotary head.

Abstract: A vent for allowing airflow between the interior of a building and the exterior of the building while providing a barrier to entry into the building of unwanted exterior environment elements such as pests (e.g., insects and small animals), debris and precipitation is disclosed.

Abstract: An air curtain containment system and assembly for data centers forms an air curtain over the server cabinets thereby separating hot air in a hot aisle from cool ambient air. The air curtain containment system includes ducts which include a hot air intake section that receives hot air discharged from servers, which are disposed in server cabinets. The ducts include heat exchangers for cooling the hot air and at least one air curtain discharge section. A housing is coupled to a wall of the ducts, and includes a cooling edge device fan. The cooling edge device fan is disposed along the ducts, and is configured to draw the hot air for cooling through the heat exchangers. An air curtain fan assembly is disposed along the ducts. The air curtain fan assembly expels cold air through the air curtain discharge section, and thereby forms an air curtain over the server cabinets.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at a site are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining or calculating a net load at the site and obtaining a temperature of the site during a time period. The method further includes comparing the net load to a threshold load value and comparing the temperature to a lower threshold temperature or an upper threshold temperature. The method also includes determining one or more operation parameter values for the HVAC system based at least in part on the comparison of the net load to the threshold load value and the comparison of the temperature to the lower threshold temperature or the upper threshold temperature, and setting the HVAC system based on the one or more operation parameter values.

Abstract: Systems and methods of using active infrared (AIR) sensors to map a room of a home or building and determine whether an external portal (e.g., window and/or door) of the room is open or closed are provided. In particular, the systems and methods include outputting infrared (IR) light from an IR light source of an active infrared (AIR) sensor, receiving reflected IR light with a light sensor, and determining, with a processor coupled to the light sensor, whether a window of a room is open according to the received reflected IR light.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for humidifying are described herein. One method includes determining a temperature in a space associated with a humidifying unit, determining a relative humidity in the space, determining an air speed associated with the humidifying unit, and adjusting an amount of water sprayed by the humidifying unit based, at least in part, on the temperature, the relative humidity, and the air speed.

Abstract: A method for an automation system is described. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a unique beacon identifier from at least one beacon located relative to one or more areas of a premises, determining a location of a first user relative to the one or more areas, querying first user automation preferences relative to the determined location, and initiating a modification of the automation system based at least in part on the first user automation preferences. The first user automation preferences is associated with the first user.

Abstract: A system comprising a furnace, an impeller, and a controller. The impeller directs air into an environment through the furnace. The controller receives calls to heat the environment or circulate air in the environment. In response to receiving a call to heat the environment, the controller activates the furnace and the impeller such that the impeller draws a first amount of power and turns in a first direction causing air to be impelled from the impeller through the furnace into the environment. In response to receiving a call to circulate air in the environment, the controller activates the impeller such that the impeller draws a second amount of power and turns in a second direction causing air to be impelled from the impeller into the environment, wherein the second amount of power is less than the first amount of power and the second direction is opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A dehumidifying apparatus includes a tubular vortex-effect generating portion, a gas inflow portion generating a swirling flow of a gas inside the vortex-effect generating portion by allowing a gas to be dehumidified to flow into the vortex-effect generating portion, a dew-condensation generating portion arranged at a place where a gas reduced in temperature flows in gases separated into a swirling flow reduced in temperature to be lower than a dew point of the gas and a swirling flow increased in temperature inside the vortex-effect generating portion, and generating dew condensation on a surface thereof, a moisture collecting portion collecting condensed moisture and a gas outflow portion provided at an end portion on a downstream side of the vortex-effect generating portion, from which the gas flowing from the gas inflow portion flows out.

Abstract: A standoff comprising a handle that is adjustably associated with a bracket, with the handle self-latching in relation to bracket at a desired position and at a desired quantifiable torque in relation to the bracket.

Abstract: A bathroom management apparatus capable of circulating air to dry a bathroom and discharging moisture before the moisture enters a case is disclosed. The case of the bathroom management apparatus incudes an upper front part having an air intake port, a lower front part having a first air discharge port and an intermediate front part defined between the upper front part and the lower front part and depressed rearward, an intake vane including first hinge portions for opening and closing the air intake port, and a first discharge vane including second hinge portions for opening and closing the first air discharge port, wherein a region of the rear surface of the intake vane between the two first hinge portions and a region of the rear surface of the first discharge vane between the two second hinge portions define a first flow channel that is excluded from the intermediate front part.

Abstract: A heating appliance structure is provided, including: a cylinder, provided with a heating area and a water storage area; a heat-isolating portion, defining the heating area having an opening in the water storage area and entirely located within the water storage area, the at least one gap being part of the water storage area and directly communicating with the heating area; a heating pipe, wherein the heating pipe extends into the heating area and is located entirely within the heating area; a water inlet pipe, wherein the water inlet pipe channels water into the water storage area within the cylinder from an exterior of the cylinder; a water outlet pipe, wherein the water outlet pipe channels out heated water from the cylinder to the exterior of the cylinder.

Abstract: An expandable, exothermic gel-forming compositions that are predominately useful in the consumer products and medical industries. More particularly, it relates to expandable particulate exothermic gel-forming compositions with efficient and long-lasting heat production for heating surfaces and objects without the need for electricity or combustible fuel.