Abstract: A threaded tubular connection including a first tube and a second tube is provided. The first tube includes a pin member which extends from an end of a main body of the first tube to a terminal end of the first tube. The second tube includes a box member which extends from an end of a main body of the second tube to a terminal end of the second tube. A cross-sectional area of a pin critical cross-section is within approximately ±5% of cross-sectional area of a box critical cross-section of the box member. The cross-sectional areas of each of the pin and box critical cross-sections are within approximately ±5% of the sum of the cross-sectional areas of a box intermediate critical cross-section of the box member and a pin intermediate critical cross-section of the pin member.

Abstract: A thread structure in accordance to one or more embodiments includes a thread extending helically along the cylindrical member in spaced thread turns, the thread having a crest extending between a first flank and a second flank and a root extending between the thread turns, the root having a curvature defined by a portion of an ellipse tangentially adjoining the first and second flank at respective flank transition points, the ellipse having a major axis extending parallel to the axis and a minor axis extending perpendicular to the major axis and through a root bottom.

Abstract: A pipe-connecting device including a resin-made tube and an inner ring. The inner ring has a flared portion and a tip-contracted outer-circumferential flared surface. The tip-contracted outer-circumferential flared surface is press-inserted into an end portion of the tube to cause the end portion of the tube to be flared and deformed. A section shape of the outer-circumferential flared surface in a direction extending along an axis of the inner ring body is formed into a convex curved surface passing through a first place, which is a maximum-diameter portion of the flared portion, a second place, which is the tip end side of the flared portion of the inner ring body, and a third place, which is between the first place and the second place, and in which a diameter is equal to an outer diameter of the tube with respect to the axis.

Abstract: Provided is a flange joining structure having excellent earthquake resistance, for which the joining operation can be performed simply and easily, similar to conventional practice. A flange joining structure provided with a first member having a first annular flange part, a second member having a second annular flange part, and a seal body placed between the first member and the second member, these components being connected and joined together by a bolt and a nut. The seal body has an annular base part formed from a metal plate and an elastic seal part provided integrally to the annular base part, the elastic seal part being provided so as to cover the annular base part, and the elastic seal part of the seal body sealing the space between the first annular flange part and the second annular flange part.

Abstract: A metallic flange connection gasket to be used for sealing between flanges on pipes or between attractable pipe flange and flange of an operational unit, e.g. pump or valve, the gasket exhibiting at least a pair of circling first ridges, the ridges thereof protruding from opposite faces of the gasket, right opposite to each other, and at least one first valley being adjacent a respective one of the first ridges and recessed in a respective face of the gasket. The gasket has mutually unitary portions consisting of a radially outer portion having a first thickness, a first, radially inner portion radially inwards of the outer portion, and a second, radially inner portion radially inwards of the first inner portion, the inner portions both exhibiting a second thickness being larger than the first thickness.

Abstract: A hopper tee having a horizontal portion through which granular material is unloaded from a tank trailer or hopper car, the hopper tee integrally forms a vertical segment, that secures with the bottom of the hopper, to provide for unloading of granular material for usage or storage. The upper front portion of the tee, as it transitions from its vertical segment to the horizontal flow path has secured or cast therewith a ledge, that provides for accumulation of the unloading granular material therein, to function as a wear pad to resist against abrasion and accelerated wear out of the tee, at that location, during prolonged usage.

Abstract: A deresonated fluid system may include a pressurizable fluid line having distal, opposite line ends with the fluid line extending between the line ends. A source may be configured to apply variations in pressure of fluid in the fluid line having a frequency appropriate for producing a standing wave in the fluid line between the line ends. A fluid coupler having opposite first and second coupler ends may be attached to the fluid line in a medial portion of the fluid line between the line ends. A flow acceleration ramp may be formed about an inside of the first coupler end. An artificial acoustic shoulder may be formed about an inside of the second coupler end. The artificial acoustic shoulder may define a substantially central orifice in fluid communication with the flow acceleration ramp.

Abstract: A large-aperture spiral welded steel pipe with metal linings and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the pipe includes a pipe body spirally winded by a main steel belt; a first lining and a second lining are arranged on a body inner wall, the first lining is spirally laminated on the main steel belt surface, the first lining width is smaller than the main steel belt width, the second lining is spirally laminated on a spiral seam formed between adjacent pipe bodies, the second lining left and right sides are respectively welded with the adjacent first lining, and the first lining and the second lining cover the inner wall of the entire body; and a reinforcement ring with a semi-closed section is spirally arranged along a body outer wall, and a spiral passage is formed between the inner wall of the reinforcement ring and the body outer wall.

Abstract: A wall mounting system for connecting a back of a flat or curved screen to a wall, including, a mounting interface having semi-spherical depressions, multiple elongated beams having matching, semi-spherical depressions for adjustably coupling with the semi-spherical depressions of the mounting interface, wherein the semi-spherical depressions of the elongated beams and the mounting interface have holes for non-movably coupling between them once adjusted, wherein each elongated beam has one or more cut out portions for attaching the elongated beam to the back of the screen: and wherein the mounting interface serves as an interface for holding the screen while it is attached to the wall by the mounting system.

Abstract: A bracket installation tool includes a tool body having a length extending along a longitudinal axis of the body, a proximal end, and a distal end. The body defines a longitudinal slot extending along the length. The body includes a body mating feature disposed along the longitudinal slot. A handle is coupled with the proximal end and a receiver hitch is coupled with the distal end. The receiver hitch is configured to receive a portion of a bracket for a window covering. A stop is slidably engaged with the slot along the length. The stop includes a lock mechanism. When in a locked configuration, a lock mating feature of the lock mechanism engages the body mating feature to fix a location of the stop. When in a free configuration, the mating features are disengaged such that the lock mechanism and the stop are slidable within the slot.

Abstract: An anchoring system (10) comprising an anchor (12) and a pin member (14). The anchor (12) comprises a body (16) configured to be inserted in a support surface (18). The body (16) provides an elongate passage ((22) configured to receive and support the pin member (14). The elongate passage (22) provides an open end (30) providing an opening (32). The opening (32) is provided for receiving an end (34) of the pin member (14) therethrough. The anchor (12) and pin member (14) provide a fastening arrangement (36) for fastening the pin member (14) within the passage (22), when the pin member (14) is inserted through the opening (32) into position within the passage (22).

Abstract: A precision adjustment screw mechanism comprises a platform carried by a base. The platform is selectively movable towards and away from the base, and is selectively tiltable with respect to the base. A push-pull screw is secured to and between the platform and the base, to selectively displace the platform towards and away from the base. The push-pull screw has a ball-and-socket type joint between the platform and the base, with the platform tiltable with respect to the base about the ball-and-socket type joint. A cylindrical bellows has a proximal end sealed to the base and a distal end sealed to the platform, and circumscribes the push-pull screw between the base and the platform. The bellows can react torque exerted on the platform by a fastener of the push-pull screw.

Abstract: A wearable load redistribution system can include a base support structure and a thoracic frame configured to surround an upper torso of a wearer of the system. The base support structure can include a support frame and a plurality of support members disposed at distal ends of the support frame. The thoracic frame can include a coupling structure, a front plate, and a plurality of struts. A connector member can removably connect the coupling structure to the support frame. The plurality of struts is mated to the front plate to redistribute a weight of the front plate away from shoulders of the wearer and towards the base support structure.

Abstract: A fluid storage tank according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first outer wall section that forms a front face in the length direction, the width direction and the height direction so as to form a space portion in which a fluid is stored; a plurality of partition plates arranged along the length direction of the first outer wall portion to divide the space portion into the plurality of sub-space portions; and an end portion located between the outermost partition plate of the plurality of partition plates and the first outer wall portion, wherein each of the partition plates is formed with a fluid through hole comprising: a gas through hole located on the top of the partition plate; and a liquid through hole located on the bottom of the partition plate so that fluids between the sub-pace portions are in communication with each other.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen station that is used to charge hydrogen to a hydrogen tank mounted on a vehicle, the hydrogen station including: a compressor that compresses hydrogen; a lubricant cooling unit that cools the lubricant of the compressor while circulating the lubricant; a hydrogen cooling unit that is capable of cooling hydrogen which is not charged to the hydrogen tank mounted on the vehicle yet and is compressed by the compressor; a sensor that detects whether the vehicle approaches or reaches the hydrogen station; and a startup unit that starts up at least one of the lubricant cooling unit and the hydrogen cooling unit by a signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A fully contained, mobile, compressed natural gas (CNG), compressed breathing air, or other compressed gas refueling unit, and methods of use of said refueling unit, that use a pneumatically powered booster pump to provide a consistent, high pressure filling of CNG storage tanks without using an external power source.

Abstract: A gas filling apparatus for filling a plurality of gas storage vessels with a gas, the apparatus comprising a plurality of gas filling ports, each port configured to introduce gas into one of the gas storage vessels, and a controller configured to supply gas to the gas filling ports for filling the vessels and to control the supply of gas to all of the gas filling ports based on a property of any one of the vessels.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas storage and dispensing system having descending pressure bulk storage banks in fluid communication with a supply source for CNG and dispensing storage banks in fluid communication with the descending pressure bulk storage bank, both banks being in fluid communication with fuel dispensers, wherein the delivery pressure of the CNG during, simultaneous refueling of CNG powered vehicles is equalized.

Abstract: Cryogenic device comprising at least two chambers at two different temperatures, a first chamber at a first temperature T1 accommodating a sample, and a second chamber at a second temperature T2 greater than T1 and being adapted to accommodate a cooling device, said cooling device being adapted to cool wirelines connecting said sample to an external element detector, wherein said cooling device is an IMS thermalization plate comprising at least one wire-guide having an input for plugging a wire line connected to the sample and an output for plugging a wire line connected to said external element, said wire-guide being thermally connected to the first chamber.

Abstract: A cold-box system includes: a bulk gas tank, and a plurality of cold-box compartments operationally associated with the bulk gas tank. A cold-box apparatus includes a plurality of cold-box compartments operationally associated with a bulk gas tank. In one embodiment the cold-box compartments may be spaced apart from the tank aboard a waterborne platform. The system and apparatus provide redundancy regarding power aboard ship for the bulk gas tank.

Abstract: Embodiments of invention are directed to a lighting device for use in accent lighting applications. In one embodiment, the lighting device includes a coherent light source, such as a laser, and a diffractive optical element. The diffractive optical element may be, for example, a holographic optical element. The lighting device may be adapted to retrofit into a pre-existing light fixture. In one application, the lighting device may project a static or movable star field and/or static or movable clouds.

Abstract: An LED light tube assembly comprising an LED light tube with an LED array board in a tubular housing, and an end cap with a driver board removably secured to the end of the LED light tube. The driver board extends from a cap midpoint at a first level corresponding to an underside of the LED board in the tube, and the cap includes a connector tongue spaced from and parallel to the driver board at a second level corresponding to a portion of the sidewall of the tubular housing. The driver board further includes spring terminals that frictionally engage an upper surface of the LED board as the cap is assembled to the light tube, while remaining assembly and connection forces are borne by the cap and the tubular housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to LED (light emitting diode) array assemblies, and more specifically, to hi-powered LED array assemblies which are compact, cost-effective and easily assembled, while still addressing the issue of thermal management in such systems. An improved LED array assembly is described which is compact, cost-effective and easily assembled, while still addressing the issue of thermal management. An exemplary LED assembly consists of four separate and independent printed circuit boards (PCBs) which are arranged in an elongated square prism on a base PCB to form a “tower”, the four PCBs being mechanically interconnected by means of complementary slots and tabs. Each of the vertically arranged PCBs supports and provides power to one or more LEDs. Other aspects of the invention are also described including a flared base, drainage openings, and retaining notches on the perimeter of the PCB tower.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-scale light emitting diode (LED) electrode assembly emitting polarized light, a method of manufacturing the same, and a polarized LED lamp having the same, and more particularly, to a nano-scale LED electrode assembly in which partially polarized light close to light that is linearly polarized having one direction is emitted as an emitted light when applying a driving voltage to the nano-scale LED electrode assembly and also nano-scale LED devices are connected to a nano-scale electrode without defects such as an electrical short circuit while maximizing a light extraction efficiency, a method of manufacturing the same, and a polarized LED lamp having the same.

Abstract: A lighting device assembly includes: a heat sink; a light source attached to one end of the heat sink; and an optic assembly including an optic having a recess to receive at least a portion of the light source, the optic being configured to pivot about the light source while the portion of the light source remains within the recess.

Abstract: A light assembly includes at least one power pack, multiple wire units, multiple connection parts and multiple light units. The at least one power pack includes a first sensor and a first locking portion. The wire units each have a first wire and two second connectors. A second connection portion is connected to each of two ends of the first wire, and connected to the first connection portion. The second connectors each are threadedly connected to the first locking portion. Each connection part is between the two wire units. The connection parts each have at least three third connection portions which are connected to the second connectors. The multiple light units are respectively connected to the multiple connection parts. The light units each include a fourth connector and a light part which is connected to the third connection portion by the second wire.

Abstract: An LED strip-shaped lamp with a connecting structure includes a first lamp housing, a plug disposed on the first lamp housing, a second lamp housing coupled with the first lamp housing, and a socket on the second lamp housing coupled to the plug. The plug includes a first magnet disposed at an end of the first lamp housing and a first electrical connector fixed in the first pad. The socket includes a second magnet at an end of the second lamp housing and a second electrical connector fixed in the second pad. When the magnets are coupled, the first and the second electrical connector are coupled to connect electrically. The magnets used in the connecting structure of the LED strip-shaped lamp of the present invention can be used as a structure for connecting the first and second lamp housing so as to simplify the connection of the strip-shaped lamps.

Abstract: Various aspects of a light emitting apparatus include a substrate having at least one angled portion. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include at least one light emitting device arranged on the substrate. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include a plurality of conductors arranged on the substrate. In some aspects of the light emitting apparatus, the conductors are electrically coupled to the at least one light emitting device.

Abstract: A spa fixture lighting system assembly includes a wall-fitting nut having a threaded inner circumferential portion and an interior radial seat, and a light source disposed on a light source seat selected from the group consisting of the interior radial seat, an exterior radial sidewall of the wall-fitting nut, or an exterior circumferential sidewall of the wall-fitting nut.

Abstract: An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.

Abstract: A daylighting device includes a photo-voltaic (PV) device that is mounted in or proximate to the daylighting device that provides sunlight to a service area. The PV device generates a power signal from incident sunlight. The power signal provides operational power to circuitry associated with the daylighting device, such as a transmitter that transmits a value representing the intensity of light on or near the daylighting device. This signal, which is generated either from the power signal or from a signal provided by a photosensor mounted in or proximate to the daylighting device, may be used by a control system to adjust light levels provided by artificial light sources to supplement the sunlight provided by the daylighting device to approach the desired light level in the service area.

Abstract: A headlamp module comprises a connecting base, a substrate, and at least two edge-type light emitting diode (LED) units. The at least two edge-type LED units are mounted to opposite surfaces of the substrate facing away from each other. Each edge-type LED unit comprises an LED chip, a wavelength converting layer, and a light reflecting layer. The LED chip comprises a bottom surface, a light emitting surface facing away from the bottom surface, and first sidewalls. The wavelength converting layer covers the light emitting surface and the first sidewalls. The wavelength converting layer converts emitted light to a desired range of wavelengths. The light reflecting layer reflects the converted light toward the second sidewalls, thus expanding the angle and brightness of light around the headlamp module and avoiding an unlit or dark area immediately around the headlamp module.

Abstract: A laser car lamp includes a light guide element, a phosphor element, a first laser diode, a second laser diode, a lens, and a reflector. The light guide element has first and second surfaces opposite to each other. The phosphor element and the lens are disposed at two opposite ends of the light guide element. The reflector is configured to reflect the first laser beam generated by the first laser diode and reflect the second laser beam generated by the second laser diode to the first surface. The first laser beam is scattered by the phosphor element to form a first scattered light, the second laser beam is excited and scattered by the phosphor element to form a second scattered light. The mixed light beam including the first scattered light beam and the second scattered light beam is emitted from the first surface toward the lens.

Abstract: A light emitting module of an embodiment comprises: (1-1)th to (1-M)th (where M is a positive integer equal to or greater than 2) light emitting elements connected with each other; (2-1)th to (2-N)th (where N is a positive integer equal to or greater than 1) light emitting elements connected in parallel with a (1-m)th (1?m?M) light emitting elements which is one of the (1-1)th to (1-M)th light emitting elements; and an on/off controller controlling to turn the (1-1)th to (1-M)th light emitting elements and (2-1)th to (2-N)th light emitting elements on or off according to a level of an operation signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical lens package, said lens package (1) having a lens body comprising a base (7), a central surface section (4) opposite to the base (7) and a peripheral surface section extending between the central surface section (4) and the base (7). The central surface section (4) is centered with respect to the optical axis (5) of the lens package (1) and has a convex shape in at least a first cross-sectional plane including the optical axis (5). At least a portion (6) of the peripheral surface section has a concave shape in said first cross-sectional plane. With such a design of the optical lens package (1) in addition to a central collimated light bundle with high luminous flux also side visibility is achieved by means of the concave portion (6) up to a high angle with respect to the optical axis (5). This side visibility is achieved without additional optics thus lowering the production costs of such an optical system compared to a solution using additional optics.

Abstract: An arrangement of a heatsink for insertion in a headlamp, and a holder being provided in the headlamp, in which the heatsink is held. At least one semiconductor light source is provided, which can be cooled with the heatsink (10). A clamping element is provided, with which the heatsink is arranged in a holding manner on the holder and by means of which one or more semiconductor light sources are directly or indirectly held on the heatsink.

Abstract: A lens and strobe light system are provided. The lens can include a base defining a cavity configured to accept one or more light sources. The lens can further include one or more lens segments disposed on the base. The one or more lens segments can be configured to direct light emitted from the one or more light sources out from the lens. The strobe light system can include a plurality of light sources, a plurality of lenses disposed on the plurality of light sources, and a controller configured to control the operation of the plurality of light sources. The plurality of lenses can be configured to direct light emitted from the plurality of light sources out from the strobe light system.

Abstract: A light emitting device package is disclosed. The light emitting device package includes a light source, a lens located on the light source, and a pattern unit located on the lens, wherein the lens includes a body having a first lower surface facing the light source and a protrusion protruding from the body in a direction other than a direction of optical axis, and the pattern unit is located on at least one selected from among at least a portion of a surface of the protrusion and a first side surface of the body.

Abstract: There is provided a color sequential illumination device comprising in series: first and second light sources; a condenser lens; and a grating device. The grating device comprises at least one Bragg grating. The condenser lens directs light from the first and second sources into the grating device at first and second incidence angles respectively. The grating device diffracts light from the first and second sources into a common direction. Desirably, the Bragg gratings are Electrically Switchable Bragg Gratings. In one embodiment of the invention the light sources are Light Emitting Diodes. Alternatively lasers may be used.

Abstract: A linear lighting apparatus, comprises a plurality of lighting sources aligned along a main axis of the apparatus a cylindrical lens with its axis parallel to the main axis of the apparatus, said cylindrical lens being suitable to receive most of the light emission generated by the lighting sources and to emit a substantially collimated light beam, and a reflector suitable to reflect at least a portion of the light emission not refracted by the cylindrical lens.

Abstract: A light source device includes a lens and a light source. The lens has a light-emitting top surface, and the light source is for generating light and is disposed below the lens. Light from the light source is refracted by the lens to cause a light distribution to be produced when projected onto a planar surface parallel to the light-emitting top surface. A light source system includes a plurality of the light source devices disposed in a matrix arrangement. Through the light distribution produced by the lens of the light source devices and the light source system, high contrast effects may be generated and subsequently replace conventional light distributions.

Abstract: A T-bar type support extends in elongate form and is configured, such as with a spine and rest shelf, for supporting edges of ceiling tiles thereon within a suspended ceiling system. A lighting module is suspended below other portions of the T-bar. The T-bar also includes a reflector plate above the body which extends at least partially laterally and below where the ceiling tiles are supported. A lighting source within the lighting module shines light upwardly which then reflects off of the reflector plate and down into an interior space beneath the suspended ceiling. Legs preferably suspend the lighting module below the reflector plate, with the legs preferably at ends of the T-bar, and with open space between the legs, so that nothing obstructs light shining from the lighting source up against the reflector plate and then down into the interior space beneath the ceiling.

Abstract: An illumination unit includes a transparent substrate, a light source, a first half mirror, and a mirror. The light source is mounted on the transparent substrate. The first half mirror is disposed on a front side of the transparent substrate. The mirror is disposed on a rear side of the transparent substrate. Light emitted from the light source is repeatedly reflected between the first half mirror and the mirror while being transmitted through the transparent substrate, so as to be output forward from the first half mirror.

Abstract: Provided are a light-emitting apparatus that can suppress manufacturing cost to a low level and perform light emission with high uniformity using a simple configuration, a calibration coefficient calculation method using the light-emitting apparatus, and a method for calibrating a captured image of an inspection target object. A plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged at equal intervals on the circumference of a virtual circle, and a milky white-colored emission window, which is provided on a top surface portion separated from the light-emitting diodes, has an outer edge that is smaller than the circumference on which the light-emitting diodes are arranged, and allows light of the light-emitting diodes to pass therethrough, are included. The diameter of the virtual circle on which the light-emitting diodes are arranged and a separation distance between the light-emitting diodes and the emission window are set to predetermined distances.

Abstract: A solid state lighting device including a light source capable of emitting white light including a blue spectral component and having a deficiency in a spectral region, and an optical component that is positioned to receive at least a portion of the light generated by the light source, the optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the blue spectral component of the light to one or more predetermined wavelengths such that light emitted by the solid state lighting device includes light emission from the light source supplemented with light emission at one or more predetermined wavelengths, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a method.

Abstract: Described are an improved automated multi source luminaire and luminaire systems. More particularly a multicolor LED array luminaire system with a series of lenses and light louvers to control the light beam.

Abstract: A light converter comprises: a solid-state optical member configured to absorb light of an excitation wavelength and generate light of an emission wavelength; a base; and a mechanical fastener attaching the solid-state optical member to the base. The light converter may be part of a light engine, a phosphor wheel or an automotive headlight. A method of manufacturing such a phosphor wheel is also provided.

Abstract: A display system, a method of constructing a display system, and a method of displaying an image are described. In one embodiment, a display system includes a support structure having a plurality of attachment members and a plurality of tiles. Each of the plurality of tiles is attached to a corresponding attachment member of the plurality of attachment members. The support structure is configured to structurally support each of the plurality of tiles, and at least one of the plurality of tiles includes at least one connection configured to removably connect and align the at least one of the plurality of tiles with another one of the plurality of tiles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for adjusting the height of a suspended lamp, which includes at least a guide roller combination, an operating cord, a limiting member, a controlling member and an adjusting shell, the adjusting shell being connected to the lamp, and the guide roller combination and the limiting member being arranged in the adjusting shell, a circumferential end surface of the guide roller combination includes an inwardly recessive roller groove in a radial direction thereof, the operating cord is arranged within the roller groove, one end of the operating cord exits through the adjusting shell and is fixed at an upper end in a lamp moving area range, the other end of the operating cord exits through the adjusting shell to become a free end.

Abstract: A lighting system for a drilling rig including a lighting frame attachable to a crown of the drilling rig, wherein the lighting frame includes a fixed or adjustable frame portion attached to the crown of the drilling rig and a light bearing frame portion supported by the frame portion. Also provided is at least one light support post attached to the light bearing frame portion for holding a lighting fixture and at least one lighting fixture attached to each light support post.