Abstract: This invention relates to a pressure vessel comprising a hollow body comprising endless fibers embedded in a thermoplastic polymer, in which the thermoplastic polymer comprises one or more polyamides containing one or more aliphatic monomeric units, wherein the one or more polyamides have a CH2-ratio of at least 5.5 and less than 10, calculated by ? identifying the number of different aliphatic monomeric units in the one or more polyamides; ? determining the number of CH2 groups per aliphatic monomeric unit for each of these different aliphatic monomeric units; ? calculating the sum of the so determined numbers of CH2 groups; ? dividing said sum by the number of different aliphatic monomeric units in the one or more polyamides; taking into account only the aliphatic monomeric units present in the one or more polyamides in an amount of at least 10 wt % with respect to the total weight of the one or more polyamides.

Abstract: A transport element support assembly comprises a front plate, a back plate, and a grommet. The front plate has a first opening and a first set of holes. The back plate has a second opening and a second set of holes. A chamber is formed by the first opening and the second opening and is configured to hold a transport element. The grommet is positioned within the chamber. The transport element support assembly formed by the front plate, the back plate, and the grommet is configured to provide electrical isolation between the transport element and an aircraft structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a compressed fuel dispensing station having a compressor configured to compress a fuel source, a plurality of fuel dispensing units, at least one low pressure compressed fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the fuel compressor and the plurality of fuel dispensing units, and a plurality of high pressure compressed fuel reservoirs, wherein each high pressure compressed fuel reservoir is fluidly connected to the fuel compressor and at least one fuel dispensing unit.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoelectric power generation module, a thermoelectric power generation apparatus including the same, an anti-icing vaporization device including the same, and an apparatus for a vaporized fuel gas liquefaction process including the same. The thermoelectric power generation module includes: a pipe through which a fluid flows; and a thermoelectric power generator configured to surround the pipe and to produce power due to a temperature difference between the fluid and outside air.

Abstract: A pressure vessel has a first end with a first boss, the first boss having a first outer surface. The vessel includes a liner having a second outer surface, a shell disposed over the second outer surface, and a first vent. The first vent is formed onto at least a portion of the first outer surface and at least a portion of the second outer surface. The first vent includes a texture that provides a higher rate of gas flow through the first vent than through a portion of an interface of the liner and shell lacking the texture. In another aspect, a pressure vessel has a first end and a second end, a plurality of first longitudinal vents and a plurality of second longitudinal vents. At least one of first longitudinal vents is circumferentially offset around the pressure vessel from at least one of the second longitudinal vents.

Abstract: A cylinder of pressurized fluid, including a valve assembly housing a fluid circuit including at least one shut-off valve, the cylinder being equipped with a bonnet for protecting the valve assembly including a rigid structure delimiting a protective volume around the valve assembly, including a pressure indicating device including at least one piston sensitive to the pressure in the cylinder and mobile relative to the body of the valve assembly according to the level of pressure in the cylinder between at least a retracted first position and a deployed second position, the pressure indicating device including at least one mobile information support configured to collaborate mechanically with the piston, the information support being able to move between at least two distinct positions or states to symbolize respectively at least two levels of pressure according to the position of the piston.

Abstract: A cap for protecting a valve of a cylinder of pressurized fluid is provided. The cap includes a rigid structure defining a protective space for the valve. The structure includes a lower end that attaches to the cylinder.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a system and methods for protecting a fluid stream from fouling using particles that include phase change materials. In an example, the particles are injected into the fluid stream and release energy at a selected temperature, which may warm the fluid stream.

Abstract: A LED lamp comprises a base, an envelope, a printed circuit board for mounting a plurality of LED chips and a supporting member for supporting the printed circuit board. The envelope has a bottom end coupled with the base. The envelope defines an interior between the base and the envelope, and the printed circuit board is disposed in the interior. The printed circuit board comprises a hollow structure. One end of the supporting member is assembled in the base, the other end of the supporting member is coupled with the printed circuit board. One end of the printed circuit board extends into the base.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting device comprising a first luminescent concentrator further using a second luminescent material of another composition alongside the first luminescent concentrator (especially no optical contact and/or optically separated using a dichroic mirror). Especially, this second material has an absorption band overlapping with the emission band of the first material. As a consequence a significant part of the light generated by the first luminescent material will be absorbed by the second material resulting in a high brightness white source with increased efficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for generating white light. The methods use a plurality of LED strings to generate light with color points that fall within blue, yellow/green, red, and cyan color ranges, with each LED string being driven with a separately controllable drive current in order to tune the generated light output.

Abstract: A light source device includes: a semiconductor light-emitting element; a converging optical system which converges the excitation light emitted from the semiconductor light-emitting element; and a wavelength conversion element to which the excitation light is emitted. The wavelength conversion element includes: a first wavelength conversion region where main light enters; and a second wavelength conversion region which is disposed in the surrounding region of the first wavelength conversion region and where the excitation light excluding the main light enters. The wavelength conversion efficiency in the second wavelength conversion region is lower than the wavelength conversion efficiency in the first wavelength conversion region.

Abstract: A flashlight is provided. The flashlight includes a frame defined by a rail that extends around a central opening predominantly within a single plane, a mounting loop extending outboard of the frame on a first end, a planar circuit board disposed within the central opening. The plane of the circuit board coincident with the plane of the frame, an LED light disposed on the circuit board, where a light emitting end of the LED light extending through the frame on a second end of the frame opposite the first end. A rechargeable battery is disposed on the circuit board, a switch is provided that couples the battery to the LED light. An actuator of the switch extends through the frame between the first and second ends, a USB connector is disposed on the circuit board, the USB connector extends through the frame between the first and second ends and a battery charger is disposed on the circuit board that charges the battery via energy received through the USB connector.

Abstract: A portable rechargeable lighting device uses software in a microcontroller to turn on a charger protection circuit when a charging circuit is activated, to monitor at least one electrical characteristic relative to a rechargeable battery, to control at least one charging parameter of the charging circuit, and to alert a user of a low battery condition before light emitted from the device terminates.

Abstract: An integrated cap for retrofitting an existing light fixture can include an integrated cap housing that is configured to be disposed atop a pole that supports the existing light fixture, where the integrated cap housing includes a communication module and a transceiver. The integrated cap can also include a first coupling feature disposed at a bottom end of the integrated cap housing, where the first coupling feature is configured to couple to a first component of the existing light fixture to provide electrical signals to the communication module and the transceiver, where the communication module and the transceiver communicate with a second component external to the existing light fixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting apparatus which is easy in expandability of a plurality of lighting panels. The lighting apparatus according to the present invention may include: a plurality of lighting panels including an emission part having a light emitting device which emits light with a current flowing between a first electrode and a second electrode; and a panel connection means disposed between the plurality of lighting panels to electrically connect first and second electrodes between adjacent lighting panels. Each of the plurality of lighting panels may include first and second auxiliary wirings electrically connected between adjacent panel connection means.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a surround formed to receive a tile therein, the surround having an outward facing side. The surround includes tabs that permit suspension of the surround in a ceiling grid. A light emitting diode (LED) is mounted on the outward facing side of the surround. A driver is connected to the LED to provide power to the LED for directing light from the outward facing side.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly for providing a moving effect of flames. The assembly includes a light source; a flicker element disposed in the path of the light source configured and arranged to reflect light from the light source; and an imaging wall. The imaging wall is disposed above the light source and includes a front facet and at least one additional facet. The front facet has an upper portion disposed forward of a lower portion thereof and the at least one additional facet extending rearward from the front facet. Light from the flicker element is occluded by the front facet to provide a more realistic fire shape. The fire shape appears wider at the base than at the top.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: The present subject matter is an improved skylight to improved low sun-angle light collection and reduced high sun angle light and heat collection. A steeply sloping dome contains parabolic reflectors that redirect low elevation light into a light passage. The steeply sloping sides and the reflectors reflect high elevation angle rays away from a light passage.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a light generation unit configured to generate light, and a lens configured to change an optical path of light generated by the light generation unit. The light generation unit includes a plurality of array modules arranged in a stacked configuration in which each array module includes a plurality of micro Light Emitting Diode (LED) devices.

Abstract: An adjustable light assembly configured to be mounted to a vehicle grill includes a mounting ring configured to clamp onto a portion of the vehicle grill and a light supporting member configured to support a light in alignment with a central opening of the mounting ring. The light supporting member is connected to the mounting ring. The mounting ring and/or the light supporting member are configured to permit adjustment of the light relative to the mounting ring. The mounting ring can include a front ring and a rear ring that are coupled to one another to clamp the vehicle grill therebetween. In some configurations, the light supporting member is coupled to the mounting ring by a spheroidal joint. In some configurations the light supporting member is a bracket connected to the mounting ring.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp configured to selectively perform a low-beam irradiation and a high-beam irradiation includes a projector lens, a light emitting element disposed behind the projector lens and configured to emit light for forming a low-beam light distribution pattern, a light emitting element disposed behind the projector lens and configured to emit light for forming an additional high-beam light distribution pattern, a upward reflecting surface (shade) disposed behind the projector lens and configured to form a cutoff line of the low-beam light distribution pattern, and an optical path change portion configured to change an optical path of a part of light emitted from the light emitting element so as to travel toward a portion between the low-beam light distribution pattern and the additional high-beam light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a first reflector which reflects light emitted from a first light source to form a low-beam light distribution pattern, a second reflector which reflects light emitted from a second light source to form a high-beam additional light distribution pattern and includes a short distance reflecting surface provided at a closer position and a long distance reflecting surface provided at a farther position with respect to the second light source at a predetermined interval therebetween, a third light source which is arranged in front of the second reflector and turned on in a low-beam lighting mode, and a third reflector which is arranged in a gap between the short distance reflecting surface and the long distance reflecting surface and reflects light emitted from the third light source.

Abstract: A multifunction lighthead for mounting to a vehicle includes several groups of LEDs arranged to provide distinct light emission patterns. Each group of LEDs and associated optics are selected and positioned to produce light emission patterns needed to meet lighting standards applicable to the vehicle. Such standards may require wide angle light emission, which is enhanced by supporting groups of LEDs that project away from the vehicle body, enhancing visibility of the lighthead from directions close to a plane defined by the body panel. The projecting support for the LEDs and optics for a wide angle light emission pattern may be employed to support LEDs arranged for ground illumination. Other groups of LEDs in the same lighthead may be arranged with optics to provide area illumination in support of arrest, search, triage or other emergency functions.

Abstract: An illuminating vehicle assembly includes a plastic grille component and a badge mounted to the plastic grille component. The badge houses at least one light source. The light source may be illuminated to create various lighting effects. Any heat generated by the at least one light source can be dissipated into the plastic grille component.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes an outer lens, a lamp housing connected to the outer lens, a projector assembly having a projector lens, a lighting source, and an anisotropic heat spreader. The lighting source is adjacent to and partially within the projector assembly, and has a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to one or more light-emitting diodes, each emitting the light. The heat spreader, for instance a sheet of polycrystalline graphite, is connected to the PCB and extends beyond a surface area of the PCB into a lamp cavity. The heat spreader is configured to direct heat away from an LED junction toward a predetermined lower temperature zone of the lamp cavity. A vehicle includes a body and the lamp assembly.

Abstract: A shield for a lighting fixture includes a panel that is optically transparent and a screen attached to the panel. The screen has opaque segments, where the opaque segments have gaps therebetween. The screen is screen printed onto the panel. The opaque segments are distributed on the panel in a pattern.

Abstract: A lighting device for motor vehicle comprising a light source configured to emit light rays; an optical system optically coupled to a first portion of said light rays and configured to output said first portion of the light rays to provide a vehicle lighting function; and a mask optically coupled to a second portion of said light rays. The mask is configured to pass a projecting part of said second portion of the light rays and to cut off passage of a blocked part of said second portion of the light rays such that the second portion of the light rays forms a pattern of light and shadows on a surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a light source circuit and a lighting device. The light source circuit includes: a substrate, a light source mounted on a surface of the substrate, and an optical element assembled on the substrate; the substrate is provided with a first light source connection region and a second light source connection region; the optical element is provided with a first lens corresponding to the first light source connection region and is provided with a plurality of second lenses corresponding to the second light source connection region; and the light source at least includes a first light source arranged on the first light source connection region.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fluorescence enhancing gel-film and the manufacture method thereof. The aforementioned fluorescence enhancing gel-film comprises a frame-gel and a nano-scale spherical cavity structure. The frame-gel is in a form of a film. The nano-scale spherical cavity structure which is distributed in a periodic or non-periodic arrangement is disposed in the frame-gel. The fluorescence enhancing gel-film is able to improve the emitting performance and efficiency of a light emitting device significantly.

Abstract: A foil structure with generation of visible light using LED technology includes a carrier foil and an LED chip for generation of UV light. The LED chip is disposed on the carrier foil and is provided with a light output face for emission of the UV light. Furthermore, the foil structure includes a color reaction layer for conversion of the UV light into the visible light. The color reaction layer is disposed above the LED chip or in a manner laterally offset relative to the LED chip. The color reaction layer is provided with a structuring, so that the UV light emitted from the light output face of the LED chip is not emitted into the surroundings of the foil structure.

Abstract: An installation such as, for example, a box or cabinet for horticultural applications includes a lighting space between a lighted plane and a lighting plane parallel to the lighted plane, with side walls that are at least partly light-reflective. The illuminated plane may be defined by the upper surface of a plant culture medium. A set of light radiation sources, e.g. LEDs, arranged centrally relative to the lighting plane projects light radiation towards the lighted plane in the direction of a radiation emission axis. The set of light radiation sources emits light radiation with a distribution of illuminance projected towards the lighted plane, wherein the lighted plane is non-uniform and gradually decreases as a function of the angle relative to the aforesaid radiation emission axis, wherein the reflection of the radiation on the side walls facilitates uniform illuminance at the lighted plane.

Abstract: A coordinated effects system and automated luminaire are provided. The automated luminaire includes a light source, an optical device, a first prism system, a second prism system, and a control system. The light source is configured to emit a light beam. The optical device is configured to produce a first image in the light beam. The first and second prism systems include corresponding first and second pluralities of prisms and are configured to position selected ones of their respective prisms in the light beam or to remove all of their prisms from the light beam. The first prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce a modified image from the image. The second prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce an output image from the modified image. The control system is configured to control the first and second prism systems.

Abstract: Luminaires and lighting system are disclosed. In one embodiment a luminaire includes a housing formed by a single non-metallic extruded piece, where the housing includes an outer wall and an inner wall, a reflector formed on or by an inner surface of the inner wall, and a retainer bracket disposed adjacent the reflector and configured to secure a light emitting element such that at least a portion of light emitted via the light emitting element reflects from the reflector.

Abstract: A housing, which is provided for incorporating a surface lighting element in a wall, includes a base intended to be fixed in the wall and a flap for receiving the surface lighting element. The flap receives the surface lighting element on its face directed toward the outside of the housing and is mounted to pivot on the base by at least one removable link axis making it possible to dismantle and reassemble the flap relative to the base.

Abstract: A linear light fixture assembly for supporting a light fixture in a ceiling structure, comprises a light fixture mounting structure having a pair of opposed boundary regions configured to fit within a designated light fixture receiving region in the ceiling structure, and a plurality of spring elements configured to spaced outwardly from at least one of the boundary regions, each spring element having a mounting region configured to be anchored to the mounting structure and a free end region to extend therefrom and to be laterally outwardly biased in a first position to form a path of contact with a support surface region on the ceiling structure to anchor the structure in the receiving region, each of the spring elements configured to be movable toward the corresponding boundary region in a second position to release the path of contact to release the light fixture from the receiving region.

Abstract: A clamp lamp includes a light source, a first clamping part, and a second clamping part. The first clamping part has a first holding portion and a lamp connecting portion connected to the first holding portion. The light source is connected to the lamp connecting portion. The second clamping part has a second holding portion and a counterweight disposed on the second holding portion. The first holding portion and the second holding portion are movably connected with each other. The clamp lamp is fixedly disposed on a structural edge by the first holding portion and the second holding portion clamping the structural edge; therein, the counterweight and the light source are located at two opposite sides of the structural edge, which is conducive to the balance of the clamp lamp on the structural edge.

Abstract: A magnetically attachable wireless light emitting diode lamp includes a light emitting diode lamp assembly, a magnetic part (2) and a holding part (1). The light emitting diode lamp assembly is provided with buckles (4). The holding part is provided with buckling holes (3). The buckle (4) and the buckling hole (3) are matched and connected. The holding part (1) is provided with a recess structure at the center. The magnetic part (2) is matched with and mounted in the recess structure of the holding part (1). The magnetically attachable wireless light emitting diode lamp is simple in structure and convenient to install, and can be used under severe conditions. When a strong magnet is used, the magnetic force can reach 5 kgf or more. The magnetically attachable wireless light emitting diode lamp is both convenient and firm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light strip drive circuit of LED three-copper-wire light including a battery controller, a charging port P, a three-copper-wire light A and a three-copper-wire light B; output terminals DATE1, DATE2, and DATE3 of the battery controller are connected to three ends of the three-copper-wire light A and of the three-copper-wire light B, respectively; an input terminal +5V of the battery controller is connected to a switch K and an interface V+ of the charging port P; an input terminal GND of the battery controller is connected to a resistor R and an interface GND of the charging port P; and an other end of the resistor R is connected to an other end of the switch K.

Abstract: The application relates to a lighting device, comprising a housing, a planar arrangement of lamps, which are arranged in the housing, and a plate device, which is received on the housing, wherein a housing rear wall is formed by the plate device, the plate device has a circuit board, on which an electric circuit associated with the lamps is arranged, and the plate device has a heat sink device for passive cooling, which is formed by pin-type cooling elements. The application also relates to a headlight.

Abstract: An illumination device, comprising: a polymeric heat sink having a protrusion extending outward from the polymeric heat sink; a first printed circuit board having at least first and second surfaces opposing one another and being separated by a thickness of the printed circuit board, the first surface of the first printed circuit board supporting at least two light emitting diodes, the second surface of the first printed circuit board conforming to and being thermally coupled to the protrusion of the polymeric heat sink; a radiation-transmissive enclosure configured to at least partially enclose the first printed circuit board and the at least two light emitting diodes; a conductive path placing a light emitting diode into electrical communication with the environment exterior to the device.

Abstract: Apparatus and method embedding a camera in a street light includes structure and/or function whereby the street light has a first compartment having an LED array configured to illuminate an area beneath the street light. A second compartment is coupled to the first compartment and has a camera directed toward the area beneath the street light. A third compartment is coupled to the second compartment and is configured to attach the street light to a vertical support. A passive air channel is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment, and is configured to direct air from beneath the street light to the top of the street light. Preferably, the power supply for the LED array is disposed in a compartment different than the first compartment.

Abstract: A gasification burner for a multiple-burner arrangement in an entrained-flow gasifier, in which the gasification burner extends along a main axis and in which the media for the gasification reaction in the gasification burner are guided in separate media channels and exit at the burner mouth in a direction having an angle to the main axis that is not zero. A vertical installation with an optimally adaptable flame shape is provided. Depending on the orientation of the burners, the flame shape is adaptable, whether it be a minimized total flame diameter for an initial slag formation of the cooling screen or an increase in the total twist of the total flame for an increased particle deposition on the reactor wall. The gasification burner with angled burner tips can be used as part of a retrofit.

Abstract: A burner for a rotary kiln comprising an elongated tubular body (6) having a longitudinal axis (L) and a discharge end (7) adjacent a combustion zone comprising a flame, at least one fuel supply pipe for transporting and ejecting fuel through a fuel pipe outlet (10) at the discharge end (7), the fuel being alternative fuel or a mixture of alternative fuel and fossil fuel, and at the discharge end (7), a number of high speed primary air jet outlets for ejecting primary air and being arranged, when seen towards the discharge end, along a closed line, such as a circle, outwardly of the fuel outlet (10) and surrounding the fuel outlet, wherein at least one of the primary air outlets and preferably a number of the primary air outlets comprise a single orifice outlet or a multiple orifice outlet forming a flat jet air outlet (11) having a major axis and a minor axis and being configured to eject a flat jet air stream (13) having a flat fan pattern with a predetermined fan angle v.

Abstract: A fixing plate for the thermal insulation material is attached to the combustion plate flange part. Provided that a direction leaving away from the air-fuel mixture ejection part of the combustion plate is defined as an outward side direction, there are disposed: on the side edge in the outward side direction of the fixing plate, bent edge parts, which come into contact with the side edge in the outward side direction of the thermal insulation materials; and a plurality of tongue-shaped pressing claws which are elongated from the bent edge part so as to press and prevent the thermal insulation materials from getting released away from the fixing plate.

Abstract: A vortex recirculating combustion head for a burner, including: a housing having a through-bore, an upstream end, and a downstream end, the upstream and downstream ends arranged at opposite sides of the through-bore, the housing configured to receive combustion air; a primary fuel inlet arranged adjacent to the upstream end of the housing configured to introduce a primary fuel stream into the housing; a secondary fuel inlet arranged downstream of the primary fuel inlet configured to introduce a secondary fuel stream into the housing; a flame retention head including a diffuser plate secured to the downstream end of the housing, the diffuser plate including a plurality of openings, a plurality of fins, and a ring; and, an extension member secured to an exterior surface of the flame retention head.