Abstract: An optical part includes a transparent or translucent block having first and second collimators that are intended to receive the beams of first and second light sources so that the beams enter into the block. The collimators are arranged in such a way that these sources may be positioned in a plane that an intermediate exit dioptric interface toward which the first collimator guides the first beam so that this first beam exits from the block through this intermediate dioptric interface. A cutoff dioptric interface forms a folder for the first beam and for the second beam, and the first collimator with the intermediate dioptric interface and the second collimator being arranged so that each beam converges on the cutoff edge of the folder.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular illumination device capable of protecting a second light source portion from moisture and dust, and achieving enhanced design, while outputting light on the outside of a housing. The illumination device is provided on a front portion of a vehicle. The illumination device includes an outer glass, a headlight accommodated inside the housing including the outer glass, a second light source portion and a first light guide accommodated inside the housing, and a second light guide disposed outside the housing. An end surface of the first light guide, and an end surface of the second light guide are disposed to face each other via an interposing portion of the outer glass interposed between these end surface portions. At least a part of light output from the second light source portion is incident from the first light guide to the second light guide through the interposing portion.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular illumination device including a light emitting portion mounted on a headlight, and capable of outputting light from the light emitting portion forwardly of a vehicle with enhanced design and enhanced visibility. An illumination device is provided on a front portion of a vehicle, and includes a headlight, a light guide, and an outer glass. The outer glass is configured such that a perimeter portion and a front surface portion are integrally formed. The perimeter portion includes an incident portion on a middle portion in a length direction of the light guide, the incident portion allowing incidence of light output from the light guide. The light guide is disposed in proximate to the incident portion. Light incident from the light guide to the perimeter portion is guided forwardly, while repeating reflection on inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the perimeter portion, and output forwardly from an output portion formed on the front side.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular illumination device capable of increasing a degree of design freedom in designing a vehicle having enhanced design. An illumination device is provided on a front portion of a vehicle. The illumination device includes a headlight, a light guide, and an outer glass. The light guide has an annular shape in such a way as to surround a periphery of the headlight. The outer glass includes a front surface portion for covering a front surface of the headlight, and a perimeter portion for covering a periphery of the headlight. The light guide is disposed along an imaginary plane inclined with respect to a tubular axis of the perimeter portion.

Abstract: A luminous motor-vehicle module, comprising an array of light sources and a bifocal imaging device that is designed to project an image of each light source, wherein the luminous module comprises at least one primary optical element, which at its exit does not modify in a vertical direction V the angle of the incident rays, and which allows secondary sources to be formed the lateral dimension of which is larger than a lateral dimension of the light sources and the angular aperture of the emitted secondary light beams of which is smaller than an angular aperture of the light beams emitted by the light sources.

Abstract: A light-emitting module for a motor vehicle. The light-emitting module includes a substrate including a curved main section, light-emitting elements arranged on a face of the substrate and configured to generate light rays, a curved screen arranged facing the face of the substrate and away from the face, an area of the screen being suitable for being illuminated by the light rays emitted by the light-emitting elements, the screen having scattering properties with respect to the light emitted by the light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element being arranged on the substrate in a given zone, each light-emitting element furthermore being arranged to emit the corresponding light rays in a main emission direction that is angularly offset from a local direction that is normal to the substrate in the given zone.

Abstract: In order to provide a vehicle lamp capable of reliably preventing dust from entering a lamp chamber, this invention is equipped with a lamp housing (10) provided with a breathing hole (15), and a cap (2) provided with a breathing port (23). The breathing hole (15) is positioned above the breathing port (23). A breathing passage (3) is provided between the lamp housing (10) and the cap (2). A projecting part (17) is provided on the lamp housing (10). The tip of the projecting part (17) and the cap (2) form a throttle part (30) therebetween. As a result, this invention makes it possible to reliably prevent dust (4) from entering a lamp chamber (13).

Abstract: A luminaire (10) is disclosed comprising a plurality of spatially separated solid state lighting elements (13), each solid state lighting element associated with a lens element (17) arranged to shape a luminous distribution (21, 23) around an optical axis (14) of the solid state lighting element and at least one further optical element (19) arranged to redistribute at least part of a peripheral portion (23) of said shaped luminous distribution such as to reduce a perceived brightness of the solid state light element along a viewing angle coinciding with said peripheral portion.

Abstract: A dielectric collimator (1) comprising a center lens (3), the center lens comprising a light input surface (31) and a light exit surface (32), the light exit surface (32) being convex and substantially hemispherical, and the light input surface (31) comprising a central surface section (312) forming a light transmitting portion of the center lens adapted for receiving incoming light (5) and transmitting it to be emitted from the light exit surface, and a peripherally extending, annular outer surface section (311) being substantially plane and adapted for redirecting incoming light (5) in such a manner that the redirected light (7) undergoes TIR at the light exit surface and is emitted back out of the light input surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a collimator comprising a Fresnel lens comprising a refractive lens portion and a toothed total internal reflection portion. A light blocking element is at least between the lens portion and the light source. A portion of a light source output is blocked from reaching at least one region of the inner lens portion. At some or all parts of the lens portion, light does not reach those parts from the full area of the light source. This partial light blocking means the whole shape of the light source is not projected onto all of the lens portion, and the halo effect is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes pixels each including subpixels. Each subpixel includes light-emitting elements that emit respective pieces of light of colors different from each other, and a light-shielding film having openings at respective positions where the openings are opposed to the respective light-emitting elements at predetermined intervals. The openings have respective widths different from each other. The widths of the respective openings in a first direction and a second direction are sized to allow the light-shielding film to block a portion of the pieces of light emitted from the respective light-emitting elements and thereby to cause a 45-degree luminance viewing angle to be different between the first and second directions, and are sized to cause color differences (?u?v?) at a 45-degree chromaticity viewing angle (u?v?) in the first and second directions to be 0.020 or less. The 45-degree luminance viewing angle is expressed in a unit of cd/m2.

Abstract: Provided is an illumination device that makes it possible to enhance utilization efficiency of light, and a display device that includes the illumination device. The illumination device includes: a light source that is configured to generate light of a first wavelength; a luminescent body that is configured to wavelength-convert the light of the first wavelength to light of a second wavelength, the second wavelength being different from the first wavelength; and a wavelength selective filter that is provided on a light-incident side of the luminescent body, the wavelength selective filter being configured to transmit the light of the first wavelength and to reflect the light of the second wavelength.

Abstract: A wavelength conversion film including a phosphor layer and a light scattering layer is provided. The phosphor layer includes a first phosphor and a first substrate. The light scattering layer includes a plurality of titanium dioxide particles and a second substrate. The wavelength conversion film further includes a photoluminescence material and a plurality of nanoparticles. The photoluminescence material and the plurality of nanoparticles are located in at least one of the phosphor layer and the light scattering layer or respectively located in the phosphor layer and the light scattering layer. The wavelength conversion film of the invention may prevent the occurrence of photocatalytic effect and increase the light conversion efficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a thread transmission structure, and an optical system and a spotlight using the transmission structure. The thread transmission structure includes a sliding element and a rotation adjustment ring sleeved on an outer ring of the sliding element, the rotation adjustment ring being sleeved on an outer side of the sliding element and coupled to the sliding element, the rotation adjustment ring includes an internal thread, the sliding element includes an external thread, the sliding element includes a plurality of thread segments spaced along a circumferential direction, the plurality of thread segments forming at least one round of interrupted external thread, a thread form of the internal thread and the external thread being trapezoidal or rectangular, and the rotation adjustment ring being rotatable relative to the sliding element to push the sliding element to slide in an axial direction.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for facilitating installation and/or replacement of linear lighting assemblies with linear light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires. In an embodiment, a system for installing a linear LED luminaire includes a suspension bracket having a connection feature for connection to a connection point, and an attachment portion for accepting a first distal end of a first linear LED luminaire. The system also includes a connecting bridge that includes a bridge housing, at least one aperture formed in the bridge housing, and at least one locking tab. The connecting bridge attaches to a second distal end of the first linear LED luminaire and enables secure mechanical and electrical connection between the first linear LED luminaire and a second LED luminaire.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an automotive luminous device. This method comprises some steps. A first step comprises providing a housing with a hollow protrusion. A second step comprises providing an auxiliary element in the hollow protrusion. A third step comprises providing a connector receptacle in connection with the auxiliary element. A fourth step comprises inserting a matching connector in the connector receptacle in a detachable way, the matching connector further comprising guiding means. A fifth step comprises placing a luminous module comprising a module connector, the module connector being helped by the guiding means to be connected to the matching connector, thus achieving an electric connection between the module connector and the matching connector. A final step comprises moving the connector receptacle so that the matching connector exits from the connector receptacle.

Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly for mounting on a mounting surface of a building material includes: a light fixture. The light fixture comprises a main body comprising a back side surface and a light transmissive side surface opposing the back side surface. The main body has a first dimension from a first lateral edge to a second lateral edge opposing the first lateral edge that is greater than a second dimension from the back side surface to the light transmissive side surface. The assembly further includes a mounting adapter provided at the back side surface, and a plate spring provided at the back side surface and extending along a first direction from the first lateral edge to the second lateral edge. The plate spring is configured to apply a restoring force to the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls.

Abstract: An LED package structure includes an LED frame, a driver frame unit, a housing, LED chips, a driver chip, and a light-permeable package body. The LED frame includes a carrying segment and two bent leads connected to the carrying segment. The driver frame unit includes two side frames each having a functional segment and a bent lead. The housing has a cavity exposing the carrying segment and the two functional segments. The bent leads protrude from a lateral surface of the housing, and curvedly extend to a bottom surface of the housing. The LED chips are mounted on the carrying segment. The driver chip is fixed to one of the two functional segments, and is electrically connected to the other functional segment and the LED chips. The light-permeable package body is filled in the cavity so as to embed the LED chips and the driver chip.

Abstract: A laser projection system having built-in safety systems is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of operating a laser projection system such that safe operation is a factor only of meeting a threshold distance between the laser unit and an audience member. To accomplish safe operation at the threshold distance, the laser projection system is pre-calibrated to operate below maximum permitted exposure levels at the threshold distance. In this manner of operation, laser lighting can be accomplished by non-laser professionals without the complexity, external sensors, and need for calibration at the venue.

Abstract: An LED tube contains: a body, an LED driver, and a fixing member. The body includes two hollow caps, each of which has two opposite pins. The LED driver is accommodated in one of the two hollow caps and is electrically connected with the two opposite pins of the one hollow cap. The fixing member includes a substrate, at least one light emitting diode, and a conductive element. The substrate has a first face and a second face, and the at least one light emitting diode is mounted on the first face and is electrically connected with the LED driver via the conductive element. The second face has a conductive metal communicating with the conductive element. Heat-conduction-dissipation glue is applied on the second face and the conductive metal, the conductive metal contacts with the heat-conduction-dissipation glue directly, and the fixing member is adhered on the body via the heat-conduction-dissipation glue.

Abstract: An optical projection device with metallic components for heat dissipation and for structural reinforcement includes a holder and two opposing metal components opposite to each other. The holder comprises lens receiving groove, electric component receiving groove, and connecting receiving groove leading to the exterior. The two opposing metal components comprise first and second heat dissipation parts, and a connecting part. The first heat dissipation part is formed on an exterior surface of the holder, the connecting part is received in the connecting receiving groove, and the second heat dissipation part is formed on an inner wall of the electric component receiving groove.

Abstract: A light source unit disclosed in an embodiment of the invention includes: a first cover having an open region at an upper portion and a recess in which a lower portion is opened; a second cover coupled to the lower portion of the first cover; a light source module disposed between the first and second covers and having a circuit board and a light emitting device on the circuit board; a waterproof film disposed on the light emitting device and facing an upper surface of the circuit board; and first and second gaskets on the upper surface of the circuit board. The first cover and the second cover are coupled to each other by protrusions and grooves and are bonded to each other by a bonding portion.

Abstract: An integrated gasket that provides both wildlife protection and ingress protection in a light fixture. The integrated gasket comprises a body that extends from a top annular edge to a bottom annular edge and defines a through cavity. The body includes a bottom flanged portion and a top pipe receiving portion. The top pipe receiving portion includes a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion that are detachably coupled. Further, the body includes a wiper flange that extends radially inward from the bottom annular edge towards the internal through cavity.

Abstract: A light emitter assembly includes a base body, a base electrical connector disposed on the base body, and a light emitter disposed on the base body and electrically connected to the base electrical connector. The light emitter assembly also includes a light housing disposed on the base body and housing the light emitter, and a power receptacle and/or a communication receptacle disposed on the light housing and electrically connected to the base electrical connector. The light housing is configured to allow passage of light therethrough.

Abstract: At least one light socket is electrically connected to a power cord and at least one heated repellant dispersal unit is electrically connected to the power cord and increases an evaporation rate of a repellant drawn by a wick from a fluid pod affixed to the heated repellant dispersal unit.

Abstract: (A) The inventions field is innovations in renewable energy production and desalinization. (B) The technical problems the invention addresses are: i. Solar systems require cells to harvest energy. Large-scale solar farms often pose significant environmental hazard, and require real estate to harbor them. ii. Evaporative desalinization plants require significant amounts of energy to produce clean product. (C) The invention solves both problems by utilizing the solar heat absorbed into surface water. It needs no solar cell, and the real estate needed to found a productive plant is minimal. Instead of distillation it uses crystalline cold purification, which produces energy with its co-process instead of requiring energy input. Co-processes can be utilized to remove organic compounds from the by-product. (D) The principal use of the invention is to combat anthropopogenic climate change by removing heat from the global system. Further if carbonic compounds are removed oceanic acidification may be reduced.

Abstract: An injection feedwater heater for a steam power generating system includes at least one main heater body and at least one injection nozzle. The main heater body has at least one heat exchange compartment, at least one water inlet, at least one steam inlet, and at least one water outlet formed on the main heater body. The injection nozzle is provided in the main heater body at a position adjacent to the water inlet, wherein a predetermined amount of condensate water is arranged to be pumped into the main heater body through the water inlet. The condensate water passing through the water inlet is arranged to be injected into the heat exchange compartment through the injection nozzle for creating a negative pressure in the heat exchange compartment. The negative pressure drawing a predetermined amount of steam to enter the heat exchange compartment for mixing with the condensate water.

Abstract: A steam power generating system includes at least one steam generator, at least one turbine assembly, at least one electric generator, at least one condenser and a feedwater preheat arrangement including at least one injection feedwater heater connected to the condenser and the turbine assembly. The injection feedwater heater includes a main heater body and at least one injection nozzle. A predetermined amount of condensate water from the condenser is arranged to be pumped into the main heater body. The condensate water passing through the water inlet is arranged to be injected into a heat exchange compartment through the injection nozzle for creating a negative pressure in the heat exchange compartment. The negative pressure draws a predetermined amount of steam from the turbine assembly to enter the heat exchange compartment for mixing with the condensate water.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include branching fluid passages in an apparatus that reduce turbulent flow and generate evenly distributed fluid pressure as the fluids branch off into the different passages. In some embodiments, the branching passages may be subdivided into two sets: the branching passages for the liquid fuel and the branching passages for the liquid oxidizer. In some embodiments, the two sets of passages are carefully designed in an elegant yet extremely intricate manner that is optimized for proper fluid flow and maximal burn efficiency. The ends of all of the passages meet at the injector interface, which dispense the liquids into the combustion chamber for ignition. Generally, these designs are achieved through additive manufacturing, and would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to be manufactured using traditional techniques.

Abstract: A waste treatment unit. It comprises at least one gasifier having a main receptacle (1) with a waste inlet (2), a syngas outlet (6) and an ashtray outlet (8). In the interior of the receptacle there is a body (4) with at least one inclined section (7) disposed opposite to the waste inlet (2), and with a base (14) which creates a depletion shaft (17) that prevents the passage of waste; and a dividing wall (9a) in contact with said body (4) or an evacuation tube (9a) in the interior of the body (4), such as to create a waste zone (15) that encompasses at least the zone where the inclined section (7) is located, and a waste-free zone (16) wherethrough the syngas produced during oxidation of the waste flows towards the syngas outlet (6).

Abstract: A device for keeping germs away from food is presented. The device has a tube with an inner portion, an outer portion, a proximal end and a distal end. A first opening of the tube that is coupled to the proximal end of the tube. A second opening of the tube that is coupled to the distal end of the tube. A filter is placed in the tube between the first and second openings to filter the germs from the air being blown.

Abstract: A combustor panel of a combustor may include a combustion facing surface, a cooling surface opposite the combustion facing surface, and heat transfer pins extending from the cooling surface. A grouping of the heat transfer pins may include a metallic coating.

Abstract: A heat shield panel arrangement for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the heat shield panel arrangement includes a first panel having a first rail, the first rail having a first distal tip and a first angled outer wall, the first distal tip having a first distal tip length; and a second panel having a second rail, the second rail having a second distal tip and a second angled outer wall, the second distal tip having a second distal tip length. The first distal tip length is less than the second distal tip length and the first angled outer wall is substantially parallel to the second angled outer wall with a gap formed therebetween.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine. The combustor assembly includes a liner defining a combustion chamber therewithin and a pressure plenum surrounding the liner. The liner defines an opening. The liner includes a walled chute disposed at least partially within the opening. The walled chute defines an inner surface at least partially defining a jet destabilizer.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle apparatus includes: an outer body having an exterior surface and a plurality of openings in the exterior surface. An inner body is disposed inside the outer body, cooperating with the outer body to define an annular space. A main injection ring is disposed in the annular space and includes an array of fuel posts extending outward therefrom, each fuel post including a perimeter wall defining a lateral surface and a recessed floor. Each fuel post is aligned with one of the openings and separated from the opening by a perimeter gap defined between the opening and the lateral surface. A main fuel gallery extends within the main injection ring. The main injection ring includes plurality of main fuel orifices, each main fuel orifice communicating with the main fuel gallery and extending through one of the fuel posts.

Abstract: A mixer assembly for a turbine engine is generally provided. The mixer assembly includes a vane assembly including a plurality of vanes configured to direct a flow of oxidizer to mix with a flow of fuel. The vane assembly includes a fluid diode disposed within a vane flow path between each pair of vanes of the vane assembly.

Abstract: An engine heater system for heating a diesel engine of a vehicle. The engine heater system including a gas turbine. A heat exchanger communicatively coupled to an exhaust of the gas turbine. An electric generator including connection members to couple to a battery of the vehicle, and a shaft rotatably attached between the gas turbine and the electric generator. The heat exchanger utilizes the exhaust of the gas turbine to keep the diesel engine of the vehicle within a desired temperature range, and the electric generator charges the battery when the gas turbine rotates the shaft.

Abstract: An engine heater system for heating a diesel engine of a vehicle. The engine heater system including a gas turbine. A heat exchanger communicatively coupled to an exhaust of the gas turbine. An electric generator including connection members to couple to a battery of the vehicle, and a shaft rotatably attached between the gas turbine and the electric generator. The heat exchanger utilizes the exhaust of the gas turbine to keep the diesel engine of the vehicle within a desired temperature range, and the electric generator charges the battery when the gas turbine rotates the shaft.

Abstract: A heat shield panel for use in a gas turbine engine combustor is disclosed. In various embodiments, the heat shield panel includes a hot side, a cold side spaced from the hot side, and a rail disposed about a periphery of the cold side, the rail including a first rail member having a first length extending along the panel, a first height extending from the cold side, and a first thickness that varies along the first length.

Abstract: A combination outdoor ventless fireplace and brick oven system includes a main body with a framework assembly. A fireplace firebox is formed in the framework assembly. An oven firebox is formed in the framework assembly and suspended above the fireplace firebox. A chimney flue is disposed above the oven firebox in the framework assembly. The framework assembly is covered by a refractory heat resistant mortar. The fireplace firebox has an aperture. The system also has a gas line disposed in the framework assembly below the aperture. The gas line is configured to connect the aperture with a gaseous fuel source. A burner pan may be disposed in the aperture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calculating three-dimensional information of food received within a cavity of a food preparation entity, the method comprising the steps of: capturing at least one image of said food received within the cavity by a plenoptic camera, said image comprising information regarding the light intensity and the direction of light rays traveling in space; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity, said images being taken from different positions during movement of a camera; or capturing at least two images of said food received within the cavity using a camera, said images comprising different focus points; and processing the at least one image in order to establish three-dimensional information of said food received within the cavity.

Abstract: A cooking oven is provided having a cleaning system with a spray nozzle that leverages the kinetic energy of the cleaning fluid entering the nozzle to aid in the dispersion of this cleaning fluid. This is done by conducting that fluid in a circular path to preserve its kinetic energy as it circulates around the nozzle and is discharged tangentially. Desirably, the circulation of the cleaning fluid is in a horizontal axis so as to minimize the nozzle height.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes an insulated cooking chamber positioned within a cabinet and an air plenum defined between the cabinet and the insulated cooking chamber. A fan assembly includes a first fan and a second fan positioned adjacent each other and having a void region immediately downstream of their outlets. The fan housings may be positioned in direct contact with each other such that the flows of cooling air exiting each fan interact with each other to reduce or eliminate expansion losses. Alternatively, the fan housings may be separated by a small airgap to reduce expansion losses while entraining additional cooling air.

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

Abstract: A concealed bridge assembly is provided for supporting adjacent lateral edges of cooktop units that are mounted in a kitchen countertop. The concealed bridge assembly can be used for traditional raised mounting of cooktop units or true-flush mounting of cooktop units. When used with traditional mountings, the concealed bridge assembly has a top that is sized to be flush with the countertop surface and the approximate length of the countertop opening. If true-flush mounting is desired, the top of the concealed bridge assembly is flush with the top surface of a kerf cut in the countertop.