Abstract: A tool for multi-positioning and holding a device without requiring a user's hands. In one embodiment, a tool, such as a robotic arm, is secured to a user's forearm, such as with a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners attached to the robotic arm that wrap around the arm and then are fastened to each other. The tool has many points of articulation and many degrees of freedom. The tool may include a telescoping or expandable section joined at its distal end with a device support member. The device support member may grasp a mobile device, a smart phone, a camera or other electronic or mechanical device. The device support member may be coupled to the expandable section or an extension member by one or more attitude mechanisms making it possible for a user to flip and orient the device by body motion into many positions or attitudes, as the user desires.

Abstract: This application relates to a liquefied natural gas storage apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat insulated tank and liquefied natural gas contained in the tank. The tank has heat insulation sufficient to maintain liquefied natural gas therein such that most of the liquefied natural gas stays in liquid. The contained liquefied natural gas has a vapor pressure from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar. The apparatus further includes a safety valve configured to release a part of liquefied natural gas contained in the tank when a vapor pressure of liquefied natural gas within the tank becomes higher than a cut-off pressure. The cut-off pressure is from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar.

Abstract: A large volume natural gas storage tank comprises rigid tubular walls having closed tubular cross-sections that are interconnected at opposing ends with two other rigid tubular walls such that interiors of the rigid tubular walls define an interior fluid storage chamber. The storage tank includes bulkhead ring webs positioned in the interior fluid storage chamber across intermediate segments of the rigid tubular walls and closure plates connected between exterior surfaces of successive interconnected rigid tubular walls to define sides of the storage tank. Interior surfaces of the closure plates and exterior surfaces of the rigid tubular walls define an auxiliary fluid storage chamber. The storage tank includes exterior support structures extending through the closure plates and between the exterior surfaces of the rigid tubular walls on some of the sides of the storage tank to reinforce the storage tank against dynamic loading from fluid in the interior fluid storage chamber.

Abstract: A cryostat arrangement has an outer jacket, a first tank with a first cryogen, and a second tank with a second liquid cryogen which boils at a higher temperature than the first cryogen. The first tank comprises a neck tube, whose hot upper end is connected to the outer jacket at ambient temperature and whose cold lower end is connected to the first tank at a cryogenic temperature. The arrangement uses a riser pipe protruding into the second tank through which the second liquid cryogen can flow out of the second tank and into a first heat exchanger in thermal contact with the neck tube. An outflow line is provided through which second cryogen evaporating from the first heat exchanger can flow out and into an optional second heat exchanger. It is thus possible to greatly reduce heat input from the neck tube into the first tank.

Abstract: A cylinder filling system is configured to automatically fill fluid cylinders with fluid at varying fluid pressures. The cylinder filling system may include a plurality of pressure control manifolds operatively connected together and disposed in a fluid circuit between a fluid storage container and a fluid outlet. A control unit may be in communication with the plurality of pressure control manifolds. The control unit is configured to operate the plurality of pressure control manifolds to deliver fluid at a rated fluid pressure of a fluid cylinder that connects to the fluid outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus (112, 113) that provides pressurized gas to at least one target location (124), comprising at least one region of adsorptive material that increases an effective storage volume of at least one pressurized gas storage container in selective fluid communication with at least one target location, wherein pressurized gas is stored in the container at a positive pressure of about around 0.5 MPa to 4 MPa. The invention also relates to a method of providing pressurized gas to at least one target location (124) such as a pneumatic system in a vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.

Abstract: A real time method and dynamic logic-based system for enhancing the operation of a pipeline network is disclosed. The system and method perform monitoring of the operation of a pipeline network, generate alarms in response to differing levels of destabilized pipeline operations, manage the generation of alarms based upon known operating events and operating conditions, diagnose potential source of the detected destabilized events and manage the operation of the pipeline.

Abstract: LED retrofitting system for retrofitting High Intensity Discharge Lighting (HID) fixtures with Light Emitting Diode (LED) arrays and the method for retrofitting.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp base; an LED light source module mounted on the lamp base; a transparent lampshade including two resisting sheets extending inwardly from an inner sidewall thereof, the two resisting sheets resisting the LED light source module to position the LED light source module; and two magnets mounted on opposite ends of a bottom surface of the lamp base, respectively; wherein each magnet includes a magnetic head and a connector, the connector includes a shaft and a flange extending outwardly from a periphery of an end of the shaft, the magnetic head has an annular shape and defines an engaging hole, the shaft of the connector extends through the lamp base and the engaging hole, and is connected to the magnetic head, the flange resists a top surface of the lamp base.

Abstract: A DC-powered lighting device (100) for placement in an external fixture (102) (104), the DC-powered lighting device comprising a lighting unit (110), connector pins (112) configured to mechanically and electrically connect the DC-powered lighting device to the light fixture, a probing unit (118) connected to the connector pins and configured to determine whether electrical power is currently available via the connector pins and to provide a power-present signal indicative of the current availability of electrical power via the connector pins, a DC-power input unit (114) configured to receive DC power from a second external electrical power source, and to deliver the received DC power to the lighting unit and a switching unit (120) configured to allow the delivery of the DC power to the lighting unit in dependence on the power-present signal.

Abstract: An LED cove light system having a wall piece mounted to a back surface of a cove and a light fixture component removably attachable at an angle to the wall piece. The light fixture component carries a plurality of LEDs beneath an arcuate portion of a lens and a reflector is positioned below the LEDs. A baffle component is mounted within the lens and configured to control lateral light distribution.

Abstract: An elongated, linkable LED lighting fixture having an elongated LED light engine with an LED light engine electrical contacting structure for cooperating with a linking device to link elongated, linkable LED lighting fixtures together, the linked LED lighting fixtures are powered by a single connection to an electrical outlet. The linked LED lighting fixtures can be operated independently of each other. A linking device is also included, and a patch plug is provided for enabling the linking plug to be operatively connected to an electrical output.

Abstract: A lighting fixture that can be installed in a ceiling or retrofitted into a ceiling containing ceiling tiles mounted in a grid, while providing a more pleasing aesthetic appearance than prior art lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A device for illuminating a door knob keyhole of a conventional door locking set, the device includes a ring-shaped lighting assembly. The lighting assembly is detachably secured to a face of the door knob of the conventional door locking set. The lighting assembly includes an annular base structure and a light source support, each having a central hole sized large enough to expose the keyhole when the lighting assembly is detachably secured to the door knob. The light source includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which are retained in the light source support. An electrical circuit, which includes a depressible switch, is provided for activating the LEDs.

Abstract: A modular canopy lighting system is described comprising suspension elements for suspending said system from a ceiling, power beams including internal power beams, and connectors for connecting beams with other beams and beams with suspenders and lighting elements. The system is modular with the beams assembled to preferably define a single plane. A variety of lighting elements are usable in the present system, including lighting elements embedded in beams. The lighting elements may be configured with lenses in order to, for example, direct or diffuse the emitted light.

Abstract: The invention discloses a candle lamp which comprises a hollow tubular lamp body, a water storage tank arranged in the lamp body, and an isolation plate arranged in the water storage tank, wherein the isolation plate is arranged thereon with a water spray pipe and the first illuminating lamps distributed around the water spray pipe; a water pump communicated with the water spray pipe is arranged in the water chamber; and the lamp body is subtransparent. When the water pump draws water out from the water chamber, the water is sprayed out from the water spray pipe to form a fountain, and the light of the first illuminating lamps illuminates the water column to achieve visual effect being similar to the glimmering flame, which imitate the burning candles and improve the visual art of the candle lamp.

Abstract: Disclosed is a simulated flame tip, comprising an LED lamp panel, a light transmission cover, a base, and a LED control module. The LED lamp panel comprises a plurality of arrayed LED lamp beads packaged on a surface of a circuit board in a COB manner, and the LED control module is configured to control the LED lamp beads to be gradually turned on/off in different array areas according to set timing. Further disclosed is a simulated candle that fits the simulated flame tip, which can achieve flame-like swaying and on/off changes after being powered on to emit light. The light is gentle, and is more realistic.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly including a light source, a screen having a translucent region which subjects light from the light source transmitted therethrough to diffusion and a transparent region, and a flicker element for intermittently reflecting the light from the light source toward the screen, to provide images of flames in a predetermined portion thereof. The screen includes a fringe region positioned between the translucent region and the transparent region. The fringe region includes a number of diffusing areas for diffusing the light from the light source and a number of transparent areas positioned between the diffusing areas, to at least partially provide images of flames in the diffusing areas.

Abstract: A flameless candle includes: a candle body forming an interior region, wherein the candle body includes an upper surface and an aperture in the upper surface; a light source positioned in the interior region of the candle body; a force-inducing portion configured to alternatively induce a first mechanical force and a second mechanical force; and a projection screen. The projection screen is configured to receive the first mechanical force and responsively move to a first position and receive the second mechanical force and responsively move to a second position. When the projection screen is moved to the second position, the light source is automatically energized such that a light is emitted onto the projection screen. When the projection screen is moved to the first position, the light source is automatically de-energized such that the light is not emitted.

Abstract: A lens assembly for implementing a low beam may include: a first lens including an incident surface having a shape enclosing a light emitting diode (LED), and an exit surface through which light of the LED exits in a direction perpendicular to the exit surface; and a second lens disposed on the exit surface of the first lens and configured to project the light of the LED that exits from the exit surface. The light of the LED that is projected through the second lens may form a low-beam pattern.

Abstract: A sequential turn signal for a vehicle may include a light source; a filter configured to project a beam from the light source; a shield configured to block a projection area of the beam passing through the filter; and a lens positioned at an opposite side of the filter in relation to the shield. A degree of blinking of the lens is changed according to a degree to which the projection area is blocked by the shield.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting fixture can effectively utilize an inner space of a lighting chamber defined by a housing and an outer lens for the formation of an optical path, so that the light can be projected through the entire surface region of the outer lens. A reflector can extend forward and obliquely downward and can be arranged below a mounting substrate on which LEDs are mounted. An extension can be arranged in front of an LED substrate holder and the reflector. The extension can have a mirror-finished reflecting rear surface, and include a window hole portion positioned in front of the reflector, a curved portion configured to extend from an upper edge portion of the window hole portion upward and obliquely forward, and an annular flange portion configured to extend from respective outer rim portions of the window hole portion and the curved portion rearward.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a vehicle lamp is provided. The vehicle lamp includes at least one semiconductor light source, at least one light emission body, and a concentrator arranged between the at least one semiconductor light source and the respective light emission body. A larger light entrance area of the concentrator is separated from the at least one semiconductor light source by a gap. The concentrator at its smaller light exit area transitions into the light emission body. The light emission body has at least one region covered with a partly transmissive layer.

Abstract: An illumination device for variable illumination in different spatial directions is provided. The illumination device includes a pump radiation unit, which has a pump radiation source for emitting pump radiation, a luminescent element for at least partial conversion of the pump radiation into illumination light, which is emitted in response to excitation with the pump radiation on an illumination light emission surface of the luminescent element, and optics which are assigned to the luminescent element and respectively direct illumination light ray bundles, which come from different positions of the illumination light emission surface and strike the optics on a luminescent material side, into a different spatial direction of the propagation on an illumination side opposite to the luminescent material side, The pump radiation unit is configured to respectively emit a pump ray bundle adjustably in different spatial directions, which pump ray bundles are coupled in on the illumination side.

Abstract: A lens body includes a first lens portion and a second lens portion and is configured such that light from a light source exits through a first exit surface of the first lens portion after being partially blocked by a shade of the first lens portion, further exits through a second exit surface of the second lens portion, thereby forming a predetermined light distribution pattern by the shade, wherein the first exit surface is a surface for condensing the light from the light source that exits through the first exit surface with respect to a first direction and is configured as a semicircular cylinder surface, and the second exit surface is a surface for condensing the light from the light source that exits through the second exit surface with respect to a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and is also configured as a semicircular cylinder surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light and thin tail lamp comprising a light guide structure and a lampshade, wherein the light guide structure is arranged in the lampshade, one surface of the light guide structure is an emergent surface, and the other surface of the light guide structure is a reflective surface; two incident surfaces are arranged on opposite positions at two sides of the light guide structure, at least one of the incident surfaces is provided with light sources, and rays emitted from the light sources enter the light guide structure through the incident surfaces; and the light sources are connected with a control circuit. The light and thin tail lamp disclosed by the present invention is reasonable in design, small in thickness, size and occupied space, and convenient to mount; and the light and thin tail lamp is high in brightness, uniform in light emergence and non-dazzling.

Abstract: A DRL unit as a vehicle signaling light can include: an LED light source; and a plate light guiding lens formed from a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes: a light guide plate main body having a light output surface; and a light entrance portion that is formed to be continuous with the light guide plate main body and includes a light incident surface opposite to the light source and upper and lower expanded portions. The upper and lower expanded portions are integrally formed with the light entrance portion on top and bottom surfaces of the light entrance portion so as to expand in the thickness direction of the light guide plate main body. Here, the upper and lower expanded portions can have asymmetric cross sections in the thickness direction and different sizes when seen in a top plan view.

Abstract: A cooling member for a lighting and/or signaling system for a motor vehicle comprising a base and at least one heat dissipating device with a thermal conduction link to the base, the dissipating device comprising a plurality of dissipating elements, wherein each dissipating element comprises at least one dissipating wall extending from a fixing face. The embodiments relate also to a lighting and/or signaling system and to a method for producing the cooling member.

Abstract: Provided is a luminous, apparatus such as a display, having a function of preventing attraction of insects. A display apparatus 1 has a light emission surface 1 whose peripheral edge region is at least partially formed as a low-attraction region which is less capable of attracting bugs, wherein the low-attraction region is composed of an optical property gradient region whose at least one optical property gradually changes in a direction from an inward side to an outward side of the light emission surface.

Abstract: A lamp is provided that includes a glass tube body composed of a glass composition that includes an optical diffusive agent to increase the light diffusivity of the glass tube body. The lamp can include a glass tube body having a perimeter defined by a sidewall of the glass tube body for enclosing a hollow interior. The glass tube body is composed of a sodium silicate glass including an optically diffusive agent that is alloyed with a silicate base glass composition. The optically diffusive agent can be selected from lithium borosilicate, titanium dioxide, antimony trioxide or combinations thereof. The lamp can further include at least one light emitting diode (LED) on a substrate that provides the light source. The at least one light emitting diode (LED) that is present on the substrate is positioned within the hollow interior of the glass tube body.

Abstract: A beam forming optic for use with an LED having an optical axis. The beam forming optic includes a first light entry surface cooperating with a first light emission surface and a second light entry surface cooperating with an internal reflecting surface and a second light emission surface to redirect a portion of the light emitted by the LED divergent from the optical axis into a direction substantially parallel with the optical axis. A polygonal periphery extends from the internal reflecting surface to the second light emission surface. A void is defined by a lateral channel and a longitudinal gap extending from the second light emission surface towards the first light emission surface. A portion of the light emitted from the LED passes through the void.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a light source and a lens located on the light source, wherein the lens includes an upper surface, a lower surface located under the upper surface such that the lower surface is opposite to the light source, and a lateral surface connected between the upper surface and the lower surface, and wherein the lateral surface includes a plurality of segments inclined at different angles, at least one of the segments having a pattern, the pattern having root mean square (RMS) roughness including holes and rods.

Abstract: An optical diffusion plate and a light source module are provided. The optical diffusion plate includes a light incident surface, a light emitting surface, at least one pattern region, and a reflection layer. The pattern region is located on at least one of the light incident surface and the light emitting surface. The reflection layer covers a portion of the pattern region. The pattern region includes a central region located at a central position, a plurality of first circular regions, and at least one second circular region. The central region is surrounded by the first circular regions and the second circular region alternatively, and perimeter of the central region is adjacent to one of the first circular regions. Coverage rates of the reflection layer at the second circular region and the central region are higher than coverage rates of the reflection layer at the first circular regions.

Abstract: A light source producing a beam of variable divergence, comprising one or more light-emitting devices arranged on a planar substrate, with each of the light-emitting devices having a Lambertian emission distribution. The light source may further comprise a chamber for mixing light emitted from the one or more light-emitting devices, the chamber itself comprising a base defined by the planar substrate, one or more side walls having a reflective interior surface, and a planar diffusive emission surface defining a ceiling of the chamber. The chamber may have an adjustable height. A reflector extends from the chamber for redirecting light exiting from the chamber to form a light beam, the reflector surrounding and having a focal plane coincident with the ceiling of the chamber. Finally, the light source may comprise a mechanism to control a height of the chamber to thereby variably control a divergence of the light beam.

Abstract: In a light source device, an axis extends from a light-emitting face and perpendicularly to the light-emitting face. A reflective surface includes a curved surface defined by rotating a first arc which is a part of an ellipse around the axis. The ellipse has a first focal point and a second focal point which are located on the light-emitting face. The second focal point is located adjacently to the first arc with respect to a center of the ellipse. A distance from the first focal point to the axis is shorter than a distance from the second focal point to the axis.

Abstract: A lighting system comprises a light source for providing a light beam of directed non-diffused light with a first correlated color temperature along a main light beam direction; and a lamp shade-like structure comprising a bottom unit to be illuminated from the light source at one side and a screen structure provided at an opposite side, the bottom unit and the screen structure defining a light passage. The bottom unit comprises a diffused light generator for generating diffused light at a second correlated color temperature, which is larger than the first correlated color temperature, is at least partially transparent for the directed non-diffused light of the light beam, and is configured such that at least a divergent light beam portion of the light beam enters the light passage; and the screen structure is spatially oriented with respect to the main light beam direction of the divergent light beam portion.

Abstract: An optical module is provided for covering and being assembled on a light source module and providing light distribution and insulation protection for the light source module. The optical module includes a body comprising an optical portion and a power supply drive accommodating portion. The optical module also includes a mounting portion formed to integrally extend from the body. The optical portion is provided with a plurality of lens units that are formed to integrally project along a first direction from a surface of the body. The power supply drive accommodating portion is provided with an accommodating space formed to integrally extend along the first direction from the surface of the body so as to accommodate the power supply drive. The mounting portion at least partially accommodates a magnetic mounting element that includes a nonmagnetic base and a strong magnet which is connected integrally with the nonmagnetic base.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a support structure for lighting devices, e.g. LED lighting devices, is provided with an electrically insulating core layer having a first and a second mutually opposed surfaces, with mounting locations for electrically-powered light radiation sources on the first surface, a network of electrically conductive lines printed on said first surface, at least some of said electrically conductive lines extending between the mounting locations and fixed locations on the first surface, and electrical distribution lines of electrically conductive material on the second surface of the core layer, and electrically conductive vias extending through core layer and electrically coupling the electrical distribution lines on the second surface with the electrically conductive lines at said fixed locations on the first surface.

Abstract: Provided is a lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus comprises a lighting device. The lighting device comprises a first lamp body and a second lamp body. The first lamp body and the second lamp body comprise a first lamp and a second lamp respectively. The first lamp and the second lamp provide lighting when connected to a power source. The first lamp body and the second lamp body are oppositely disposed and can rotate relative to one another.

Abstract: A swinging LED lamp with a wireless charging function comprises a fixing portion and a magnetic suspension portion, wherein the fixing portion comprises a base and a lug boss formed at an upper end of the base; a main control circuit board and a power source end are arranged in the base; an electromagnet and a transmitting coil are arranged in the lug boss; the electromagnet and the transmitting coil are electrically connected with the power source end through the main control circuit board respectively.

Abstract: A yoke effect, multi-beam lighting device is provided. The yoke includes a plurality of bays, one for each beam head. Each beam head of the yoke is individually controllable and configured to tilt in the yoke independent of the other beam heads.

Abstract: An LED tube lamp including a glass lamp tube, an end cap disposed at one end of the glass lamp tube, a power supply provided inside the end cap, an LED light strip disposed inside the glass lamp tube with a plurality of LED light sources mounted on. At least a part of an inner surface of the glass lamp tube is formed with a rough surface, and the glass lamp tube is covered by a heat shrink sleeve. The LED light strip has a bendable circuit sheet which is made of a metal layer structure to electrically connect the LED light sources with the power supply. The glass lamp tube and the end cap are secured by a highly thermal conductive silicone gel with its thermal conductivity not less than 0.7 w/m·k.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention comprise a lighting assembly comprising including a substrate including a first side, a second side and an opening. The lighting assembly includes several electronic components disposed on the first side of the substrate. The lighting assembly includes a light emitting element attached to the substrate on the first side and positioned within the opening of the substrate.

Abstract: An LED lamp and a component, a heat dissipating base and an LED wireless dimming system thereof are provided. The LED lamp component comprises a heat dissipating base, a light emitting module and a lens, the heat dissipating base has a bearing surface and a back surface opposite to the bearing surface, the bearing surface is provided with a first recessed section therein, the back surface is provided with heat dissipating structures; the heat dissipating base further comprises a first joint portion; the light emitting module is disposed in the first recessed section, and the lens covering the light emitting module.

Abstract: A wireless headlight assembly for attachment to an eyewear frame is disclosed. The wireless headlight assembly comprises a battery pod containing a battery connected to a lower housing element, which controls the application of power from the battery to an attached headlight assembly containing a headlight.

Abstract: The light fixture includes a light emitting panel assembly including a frame and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel has an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The light fixture further includes a power circuitry module, with a power circuit. The power circuitry module is disposed within the frame adjacent an edge of the frame, and is releasably attachable to the light emitting panel assembly. A decouplable source electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to an AC power supply external to the light fixture, and a decouplable driver electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to the array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The source electrical connector and driver electrical connector may be configured to be decoupled as the power circuitry module is detached and separated from the light emitting panel assembly.

Abstract: A wavelength conversion device includes: a light source that emits light having a predetermined wavelength included in a wavelength range from ultraviolet light to visible light; a phosphor layer that converts the wavelength of light from the light source which is incident on an incidence face thereof; and an optical component that is disposed between the light source and the phosphor layer, and projects light emitted by the light source onto the incidence face of the phosphor layer in a ring shape.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp includes a light source on which a light emitting diode is mounted on a substrate, a heat spreading plate attached to the substrate so as to be capable of transferring heat, a holding member integrated with the heat spreading plate, a heat pipe comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, each of which having a circular cross-section, the first end portion being rotatably engaged with the holding member, and a heat sink connected to the second end portion.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting device comprising two or more light sources and an optical device configured to enhance uniformity of light emitted from the light sources and emerging from a surface of the optical device, an average distance between light sources less than one half of the square root of the area of the surface divided by the number of light sources. In some embodiments, a fixture structure comprising a reflective structure and a heat conductor in contact with the reflective structure and covering not more than 30 percent of the surface area of the reflective structure. In some embodiments, a lighting device comprising a fixture structure, at least one light source mounted on one substrate, and at least one light source mounted on another substrate. Other fixture structures and lighting devices.