Abstract: A low-PIM, stackable polymeric cable hanger spacer that includes a polymeric base forming a rim that defines a latch surface for capturing locking metal barbs of interface brackets of a metal snap-in cable hanger. The spacer also includes polymeric legs extending from the polymeric base with polymeric barbs for latching to an adjacent snap-in cable hanger or other support member. The base allows the metal barbs to pass through the base when the metal barbs are deflected or compressed toward each other. and then allows the metal barbs to spring back to engage the latch surface and become captured by the polymeric spacer once the metal barbs clear of the rim. The base may have a round toroidal shape with rounded edges allowing the metal snap-in cable hanger to rotate with respect to the spacer.

Abstract: A fluid conduit includes a body and a reinforcing portion integrally formed with the body. The reinforcing portion may be disposed at an inner surface of the body. The reinforcing portion may include a grid structure. The grid structure may include a plurality of beams that provide a plurality of rectangular cells. A fluid conduit may be formed via additive manufacturing. A body and a reinforcing portion may be formed as a monolithic component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a multilayer pipe (1) from a tubular element having a metallurgical bond comprising at least one outer pipe (10) of metallic material and one inner pipe (20) of metallic material arranged within the outer pipe, the inner surface of the outer pipe (10) being mechanically bonded to the outer surface of the inner pipe (20) at least in parts of their interface, in which, in a production line, the tubular element is simultaneously heated and drawn, wherein each portion of the tubular element is submitted to heating by induction and then to hot-drawing, wherein the tubular element is drawn with a mandrel located therein. Through this process, the existing mechanical connection between the pipes is trans-formed in a metallurgical connection. The invention also relates to a multilayer pipe (1) produced for this process, wherein the outer pipe (10) is made of a carbon manganese steel alloy and the inner pipe (2) is made of a corrosion-resistant alloy.

Abstract: A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure.

Abstract: A wide range coupling includes a body, the body defining a first body end and a second body end, the body defining a body bore extending through the body from the first body end to the second body end, the body bore defining an axis, the body defining a body shoulder disposed at the first body end, the body shoulder extending radially inward into the body bore; and an end ring, the end ring positioned over the first body end, the end ring defining a ring shoulder extending radially inward towards the body; and a gasket connected to the end ring, the gasket disposed within the body bore, the end ring and the gasket configured to axially travel along the axis relative to the body, the end ring and the gasket selectively positionable about and between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

Abstract: Provided is an adapter and a method of making the same. The adapter includes threads to connect a fire hydrant to one end of a fire hydrant elbow having a different scale than the fire hydrant, the fire hydrant elbow being connected at a second end to an underground water pipe. The adapter also includes at least one stainless steel tube extending at a first end thereof from a corresponding at least one port hole formed through a lower end of an inner surface of the adapter and a second end thereof extending through a corresponding at least one port hole formed through an approximate middle portion of an outer surface of the adapter. The corresponding port holes through the inner surface of the adapter and the outer surface of the adapter being in vertical alignment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe coupling comprising a tubular body having an open end, sealing means within the tubular body and pipe engaging means operable between a pipe clamping configuration in which an inserted pipe is clamped and a pipe release configuration in which an inserted pipe is not clamped and is releasable. A seal protector means is operable between a seal covered configuration in which the sealing means is at least partially covered and shielded from contact with an end of an inserted pipe, and a seal uncovered configuration in which the sealing means is uncovered and in contact with the inserted pipe. Moving means arranged within the tubular body is activated when a pipe is inserted a predetermined distance into the tubular body to move the seal protector means from the seal covered configuration to the seal uncovered configuration and the pipe engaging means from the pipe release configuration to the pipe clamping configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a socket compatible with multiple types of plugs having front end portions varying in length and a pipe connector having this socket. The socket 10 of the present invention mainly includes a base portion 18, first steel balls 22 and second steel balls 24 housed in housing holes of the base portion 18, an outer support portion 26 supporting the first steel balls 22 and the like from the outer side, and an inner support portion 25 supporting the first steel balls 22 and the like from the inner side. The socket 10 includes first housing holes 50 in which the first steel balls 22 are housed and second housing holes 52 in which the second steel balls 24 are housed and which are longer than the first housing holes 50 in an axial direction.

Abstract: A coupling element for connecting a fluid line includes a locking pin movable in translation between a first position in which it emerges from a support surface and a second position in which it is retracted relative to the support surface. The coupling element further includes a return member for returning the pin to its first position, and an unlocking ring rotatable about a longitudinal axis and surrounding the tubular body of the coupling element. The unlocking ring is mechanically coupled to the pin by means of a ball and a helical groove for guiding the ball in order to transform the rotation of the unlocking ring into a translational movement of the pin from its first position towards its second position.

Abstract: Male and female fittings are configured to mate to form a valved connector system. Some embodiments of the female fitting include movable poppet configured to sealingly engage a flared projection within the female fitting. Some embodiments of the male fitting include a male mating aperture, and a movable plug configured to sealingly engage the male mating aperture. When the female fitting is mated with a male fitting, the male fitting forces the poppet to disengage from the flared projection, and the flared projection forces the plug to recede into the male fitting, to open a fluid path through the valved connector system.

Abstract: A pipe coupler has: an axis; and a body portion surrounding the axis. A circumferentially segmented collar extends from a first axial end of the body portion and has an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface. A plurality of fingers project from a second axial end of the body portion, axially opposite the first end and have inward radial projections.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an apparatus for releasably sealing a pipe. Particularly, the apparatus comprises a bar that includes an interior, an exterior, a first end that includes external threads, and a second end that includes a stop. The device further comprises a sleeve positioned over a portion of the bar, and a coupling comprising internal threads that couple to the bar external threads. The device includes a compressible gasket sandwiched between first and second adaptors. Advancement of the coupling over the bar external threads increases pressure on the sleeve, which compresses the gasket between the first and second adaptors.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plug formulation includes a mixture of a first part of a two-part epoxy system and artificial platelets formed from a polymeric material that expands upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture, or heat, wherein a portion of the first part of the two-part epoxy system is covalently bonded to a portion of the artificial platelets. In another embodiment, a plug formulation includes a mixture of a first part of a two-part epoxy system, an acrylate monomer, and artificial platelets formed from a polymeric material that expands upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture, or heat, wherein a portion of the first part of the two-part epoxy system is covalently bonded to a portion of the artificial platelets.

Abstract: A cable retention and release mechanism includes a cable gripping device including a cable passage. A cable extends through the cable passage. A cable gripping device collar is movably coupled around the cable gripping device. An outer cable gripping device surface is seated against a cable gripping device receiving inner surface preventing movement of the cable gripping device relative to the cable gripping device collar. The cable gripping device receiving inner surface clamps the cable gripping device on the cable and prevents sliding movement of the cable. A jack is movably coupled with the cable gripping device collar. In a first engaged position the jack is engaged against the cable gripping device proximal end. In a second engaged position the jack unseats the outer cable gripping device surface from the cable gripping device receiving inner surface and releases the clamping of the cable.

Abstract: Provided are a preparation method of a silica aerogel-containing blanket which includes mixing a water glass solution, a polar organic solvent, and a silazane-based surface modifier to prepare a sol, preparing a silica gel-base material composite by immersion and gelation of a base material for a blanket in the sol, and drying the silica gel-base material composite, and a silica aerogel-containing blanket prepared by using the preparation method. A silica aerogel-containing blanket having a high degree of hydrophobicity as well as excellent physical properties, particularly, low tap density, high porosity, and excellent mechanical flexibility can be prepared by the minimal use of a surface modifier without a surface modification step by the above method.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure for a removable electronic device. The electronic device having a touch screen configured for a user to access at least one predetermined construction document and/or application is removably connected to the support structure. The electronic device may be retained in a housing configured to be water resistant and/or impact resistant. The support structure may have a locking mechanism configured for an authorized user to gain access to remove the electronic device from the support structure, thereby, preventing an unauthorized user from gaining access for removal of the electronic device from the support structure. The support structure is configured to be foldable in a closed orientation during storage. The support stand may have a plurality of casters connected thereto.

Abstract: A mounting track includes a track section having a track base, two vertical track-rails, and horizontal track-beams laterally-spaced-apart from each other by a first distance. An endpiece is attachable to the track section and includes an endpiece base, a vertical endpiece rail, and horizontal endpiece beams. When attached to the track section, the track base and the endpiece base align, the vertical track-rails and the vertical endpiece rail align, and the horizontal track-beams and the horizontal endpiece beams align to form a continuous track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move. The endpiece includes an insertion zone where opposing portions of the horizontal endpiece beams are spaced-apart from each other by a second distance that is larger than the first distance to facilitate insertion of the retention element into the track.

Abstract: Hands-free electronic devices and electronic functions that can be worn on the surface of the body in a biologically fit manner are described. The embodiments provide a convergence between electronic products, and biological, anatomical, and biomechanical aspects of the human body while providing hands-free and interchangeable wearable electronic apparatuses that can interact with human senses and physiology of a human body in a practical manner.

Abstract: A lubricant application device includes a base body configured to be mounted to an end surface of a gear. The base body includes a port configured to be connected to a source of lubricant and a holder for holding a lubricant applicator supported by the base body. A lubricant passage connects the port to the holder, and a lubricant applicator is mounted in the holder. The lubricant applicator is a coiled wire defining an internal passage for carrying the lubricant and may include a first length of coils with no axial spacing and a second length of coils that are axial spaced.

Abstract: A high-pressure grease block including a grease block body having a grease block cavity defined therein and adapted to cooperate with a valve body. A first port is adapted for sealing connection to a port on the valve body such that a valve grease cavity defined within the valve body communicates with the grease block cavity. A second port communicates with the grease block cavity and is adapted for receiving a greasing assembly and a third port communicates with the grease block cavity and is adapted for receiving a bleeding assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bellows-type steam trap that comprises: a steam trap body having an inflow port formed at one side thereof, to which an inflow pipe is connected, and a discharge port formed at the other side thereof, to which a discharge pipe is connected, wherein a channel through which steam passes is formed between the inflow port and the discharge port; and a valve body which is installed in the steam trap body and can expand or contract to open or close the channel.

Abstract: A gas supply system for providing high pressure (HP) gas to a low pressure (LP) gas destination, having a primary HP gas unit and a reserve HP gas unit, which provide regulated lower-pressure gas to a supply manifold, and an LP destination regulator that provides an LP regulated gas supply to a consumption subsystem. A one-way flow valve in fluid communication from the primary HP gas unit to the reserve HP gas unit, ensures that the reserve HP gas unit remains substantially full, even after numerous cycles of depletion and replacement of the primary HP gas unit, during which the HP supply is provided by the reserve HP gas unit, which helps to avoid the risk that the reserve tank pressure and supply might mistakenly, unexpectedly or unintentionally be depleted.

Abstract: An accumulator vessel (10) includes a screwable portion (3) and a lid portion (2) that is positioned at an axially inner side of the screwable portion and an axially inner surface configures a pressure bearing plane. The lid portion includes a protruding portion (22) extending axially outward on an inner circumferential side, and the protruding portion configured to abut against an axially inner end side of the screwable portion to separate an axially inner surface of the screwable portion on an outer circumferential side thereof apart from an axially outer surface of the lid portion on an outer circumferential side thereof.

Abstract: A lighting module (1) for connecting to a luminaire, the lighting module extending along a longitudinal axis (LA) and comprising: a base (3) for connecting the lighting module (1) to a socket (11) of the luminaire (10); a central body (4) carrying at least a first light source (21) and a second light source (22), wherein the first light source (21) is configured to emit first light having a first light distribution with a first main direction pointing away from the longitudinal axis (LA), and the second light source (22) is configured to emit second light having a second light distribution with a second main direction pointing away from the longitudinal axis (LA), the first and second main directions being different from one another; and an optical element (6) including at least one optical portion (61) and a cover portion (62) extending all around the central body (4) and said optical element (6) being rotatable about the longitudinal axis (LA) in relation to the central body (4), the at least one optical po

Abstract: A retrofit kit for a luminaire including a door configured to sit below a ceiling plane of the luminaire.

Abstract: An improved LED lighting system is provided for overhead ceiling lighting, as well as for other uses. The LED lighting system comprises elongated linear lamps having an LED luminary as a source of illumination and configured to operate as a node of an automated networked lighting system. The linear LED lamps have internal modular network connectors and control components so that they can receive control data and power signals over a single network cable according to a standardized power and data network communications architecture such as Ethernet. The system includes connector assemblies designed to securely mount the networkable linear LED lamps to conventional tube lamp lighting fixtures or to another support housing and to provide integrated power and data connectivity to internal components of the lamps. In one form, the disclosed system includes a network enabled snap-fit connector assembly mounted to a lighting fixture and configured to provide Ethernet power and data connectivity to the lamp.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The light fixture further includes a first light board coupled to the first side. The first light board has at least one light emitting element emitting a first light output in a first direction. The light fixture further includes a second light board coupled to the second side. The second light board has at least one light emitting element emitting a second light output in a second direction. The light fixture further includes a first driver supported by the housing and in electrical communication with the first light board. The first driver is operable to control the first light output. The light fixture further includes a second driver supported by the housing and in electrical communication with the second light board. The second driver is operable to control the second light output.

Abstract: A landscape lighting junction device includes a junction body having a first portion and a second portion connectable together in a closed position defining an interior cavity. The junction device may further include a terminal block disposed in the junction body to facilitate the electrical connection of a power source to at least one lighting fixture. The junction device may further include a predetermined amount of viscous sealant disposed in the junction body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an adaptive power drive in an illumination system are disclosed herein. An example method includes (1) analyzing, by one or more processors data in a memory to determine a configuration of one or more LEDs; (2) obtaining, by one or more processors, illumination control instructions for operating the one or more LEDs during one or more illumination cycles; (3) controlling, by one or more processors, one or more switches of an illumination unit in accordance with illumination control instructions; (4) determining, by one or more processors, a current requirement for operating the one or more LEDs in accordance with the illumination control instructions; and (5) setting, by one or more processors, a current control set point of an LED driver to the current requirement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of simulating flames/smoke using a flames/smoke simulating device or system.

Abstract: An electronic candle produces light using light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other electronic sources of light, rather than a flame, and is intended to operate the LEDs in a fashion that simulates a burning candle. The electronic candle includes a base and LEDs within a bulb and surrounded by a dome to provide a diffusing effect for light generated within the electronic candle. A memory accessible by a processor contains stored programming instructions causing the LEDs to illuminate under control of the processor, in accordance with particular modes of operation, varying from one mode to another after brief periods of time and in a random way. Each mode defines an apparent flame position having a radial position, angular position, and intensity of the simulated flame.

Abstract: A lamp for illumination or decorative lighting having a lamp unit with a roof portion and a base portion, and a translucent cylindrical enclosure. A single, flat, and rigid PCB is disposed within the enclosure, mounted to the roof portion. A white set of LEDs is mounted on the faces of the PCB and arranged in a plurality of white rows. A colored set of LEDs is mounted on the two faces and arranged in a plurality of colored rows, the white rows interleaved with the colored rows. A battery rechargeable by solar cell powers the LEDs. A switch and electronic circuitry selectively control the white set and colored set, the circuitry configured to perform an off mode (white set and colored set are off), an illumination mode (white set is powered on continuously and the colored set is off), and a flame mode (colored LEDs of the colored set are powered on selectively to simulate a flame), selected by the switch or by a remote control.

Abstract: The invention provides a structurally simple illumination device capable of safely illuminating the desired area with coherent light. An illumination device (1) includes a laser light source (11) (coherent light source), a light diffuser (14), and a light scanning device (21). The laser light source (11) emits laser beam L (coherent light). The light diffuser (14) diffuses the laser beam L emitted from the laser light source (11). The light scanning device (21) guides the laser beam L to one of the illumination subareas constituting part of an illumination area, thereby scanning the laser beam L radiated from the light diffuser (14) across the illumination area.

Abstract: A light source unit according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a phosphor; a condenser lens; a first light source part; and a second light source part. The phosphor emits fluorescent light based on first excitation light and second excitation light. The condenser lens condenses the first excitation light and the second excitation light on the phosphor. The first light source part emits the first excitation light such that the first excitation light forms a first light intensity distribution on the phosphor. The second light source part emits the second excitation light such that the second excitation light forms a second light intensity distribution different from the first light intensity distribution, on the phosphor.

Abstract: A lighting tool for a vehicle configured to radiate light toward a side in front of a vehicle includes: a light radiation unit having a light source main body; a first optical system configured to condense light radiated from the light radiation unit; and a cover member disposed in front of the first optical system and configured to overlap at least a part of the first optical system when seen from the front, wherein an opening disposed on an optical axis of the first optical system is provided in the cover member.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a lamp lens having a smooth surface and a contoured surface. The contoured has a first portion, a second portion and a central section that together define a linear Fresnel lens. The first portion has a plurality of first parallel grooves and projections shaped to direct light passing therethrough in predetermined directions. The second portion has a plurality of second parallel grooves and projections shaped to direct light passing therethrough in directions approximately parallel to the predetermined directions of the first portion. The central section is disposed between the first portion and the second portion and has a first section with a vertex located a first distance from the smooth surface and a second section with a vertex located a second distance away from the smooth surface. The first section and the second section are adjacent to one another.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light bar structure, comprising: a circuit substrate, a spot light source matrix, and a light guide film. The light guide film comprises a plurality of strip-shaped micro lenses on the surface opposite to the spot light source matrix, and these strip-shaped micro lenses further comprise a plurality of gratings on the surfaces thereof. With the refraction and diffraction of the light guiding film, the diffusion angle of the light emitted from the spot light source matrix can be increased in one dimension, and the light bar structure can exhibit a uniform one-dimensional pattern.

Abstract: A niche for a pool or spa light includes a back wall having an aperture for a power cable, a side wall, a plurality of mounting ribs, and a groove formed in at least one of the plurality of mounting ribs for receiving a locking mechanism of a pool or a spa light for locking the pool or spa light in position with respect to the niche. In another embodiment, a niche for a pool or spa light includes a body and a rotatable hub with a plurality of mounting ribs for attaching a pool or spa light to the hub. The body includes a back wall having a power cable aperture and a threaded aperture for receiving a screw, and a side wall. The hub includes a back wall having an aperture for receiving the screw and a plurality of mounting ribs, the hub being rotatable about the screw. A groove is formed in at least one of the plurality of mounting ribs for receiving a locking mechanism of a pool or a spa light for locking the pool or spa light in position with respect to the niche.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light-emitting device comprising: a light source mounted on a substrate; a wire for providing a supply voltage or activation signal to the light source, a cap covering the light source and having a diffuser adapted to diffuse light generated by the light source; and either: a volume of glue fixing an intermediate section of the wire to the cap; or an arm fixed to the cap and extending between the intermediate section of the wire and the substrate.

Abstract: A threadless magnetic lightbulb and socket system includes a lightbulb base having a neck with a threadless exterior surface and a socket having a receptacle with a threadless interior surface configured to receive the neck. A first magnet is positioned at a tip of the lightbulb base and a second magnet is positioned in the receptacle of the socket such that the first magnet and the second magnet are configured to attract each other to magnetically retain the lightbulb within the socket. A threadless magnetic lightbulb includes a lightbulb base having a neck with a threadless exterior surface and a magnet positioned at a tip of the lightbulb base. A threadless magnetic socket includes a socket having a receptacle with a threadless interior surface configured to receive a lightbulb base and a magnet positioned in the receptacle of the socket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a screw mounted lamp string, comprising a LED lamp string having a number of LED holders connected with each other by wires and corresponding LED bulbs; wherein the screw mounted lamp string comprises a screw head; the live wire contact of the screw head is connected with a corresponding fuse tube, which is connected with the LED lamp string by wires. The screw head of the screw mounted lamp string can directly connect with the screw string, thereby realizing power supply to the LED lamp string, without additional power supply lines, which is saving costs, improving the convenience of using the LED lamp string, and improving the soldering efficiency of the patch LED and the resistance to external force impact, thus enabling the lamp string of the disclosure to have a better application effect in outdoor scenes.

Abstract: LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are flood lights. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In flood light embodiments beam angle and power or light output distribution can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. The light fixtures also support tilt angle adjustments and light fixture head adjustments. Beam distribution pattern can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam distribution pattern, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a convenient-to-replace lamp, including a bracket, a lamp body, and a locking assembly. The bracket is enclosed to form an accommodation portion. The bracket includes a hollow plate. The hollow plate includes a first flat plate and a second flat plate, where the first flat plate and the second flat plate are symmetrically disposed. A first vertical plate is convexly disposed on the surface of the first flat plate, and the first vertical plate is connected with one side of the first flat plate close to the second flat plate. A second vertical plate is convexly disposed on the surface of the second flat plate, and the second vertical plate is connected with one side of the second flat plate close to the first flat plate. The first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are oppositely disposed.

Abstract: Lighting systems for use in building interiors, for example, which include a plurality of light modules each having an elongate substrate with a lower surface, and electrical circuitry including a plurality of LED units printed to the lower surface via thick film techniques. Each light module is formed as a single-component, packaged construct for easy installation, and facilitates conductive transfer of heat away from the LEDs for enhanced power efficiency. The light modules may be releasably connected to, and extend from, an elongate spine unit which provides structural support and power input to the light modules and optionally, the system may employ use of metallic components, such as the metallic substrate of a light module, for directly conducting current to power the LED units.

Abstract: A grow light has a frame that includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail. The frame includes a first reflector. The first reflector extends from the first frame rail to the second frame rail. The frame has a second reflector. The second reflector extends from the first frame rail to the second frame rail. The frame has a right outside crossbar extending from the first frame rail to the second frame rail, and a left outside crossbar extending from the first frame rail to the second frame rail. Tube lights are elongated and extend from the frame. The tube lights have a vertical mode and a horizontal mode. The tube lights include a first tube light and a second tube light.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a mirror, a housing, and a carrying handle. The mirror is configured to controllably deflect a light beam emitted from the luminaire. The housing has a mirror end at which the mirror is located. The carrying handle is located at the mirror end of the housing and is configured to cause the luminaire to hang substantially vertically when supported by the carrying handle.

Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided with a circuit board, a connector and a first light emitting device. The circuit board is formed with a first conductive path and a second conductive path. The connector is supported by the circuit board and includes a first terminal connected to the first conductive path and at least two second terminals connected to the second conductive path. The at least two second terminals are arranged radially symmetrical about an axis and are adapted to engage mating terminals of a mating connector when the mating connector is oriented in both a first position and in a second position that is angularly offset from the first position about the axis. The first light emitting device is supported by the circuit board and in electrical communication with the first conductive path and the second conductive path.

Abstract: A lighting device having a 3D-printed heat sink. The 3D-printed heat sink includes a stack of a core layer and at least one further layer stacked along a stack axis normal to the core layer. The core layer and the at least one further layer having a same polymer material each with a thermally conductive filler, wherein a concentration of the thermally conductive filler in the polymer material decreases, starting from the core layer, consecutively with each of the at least one further layer for improving resistance to mechanical failure and thermal conduction of said 3D-printed heat sink.

Abstract: A housing and an endcap may provide a water-resistant enclosure for an emergency lighting component. An upper side of the housing may include a curved surface extending above a vertical side of the housing. The vertical side may include an inclined surface and an extended edge that provide a first concave opening below the curved surface. A base side of the housing may include a curved surface extending partially below the vertical side. The vertical side may include an additional extended edge and a curved surface that provide a second concave opening where the vertical side joins the base side. The endcap may include a rim that overlaps a portion of the housing. The first or second concave openings may receive fasteners to attach the endcap. Mounting brackets may attach to the first or second concave openings, such as to attach the housing to a surface.