Abstract: A storage tank having a wire or wire winding embedded in the wall of the storage tank is disclosed. The wire may be positioned such that it is compromised if the storage tank is deformed to a certain degree. The wire, for example, may form a helical shape proximate to the outer surface of the wall of the storage tank.

Abstract: A method includes providing a length of pipeline that has a housing defining a central bore extending the length of the pipe and a space formed within the housing and extending the length of the pipe. At least one condition within the space is continuously monitored within the space to detect in real time if a change in the housing occurs.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a light emitting diode (LED) lamp is provided. The LED lamp may include a base; a first housing having a first end and a second end, the first end secured to the base; a second housing having at least in part a partially conical shape, an end of the second housing having a smaller diameter secured to the second end of the first housing; at least one LED secured within the second; driver circuitry secured within the LED flood lamp between the end of the base and the at least one LED; a reflector having a partially conical shape; and a diffuser element secured to at least one of a wider end of the reflector or the end of the second housing having the larger diameter. In some embodiments, the first or second housing may include one or more vents.

Abstract: Provided is a lighting device that includes a light source assembly having at least two light sources with different light emitting characteristics, turned on and turned off independently to emit a light beam by one light source of the at least two light sources; a lens module, arranged on a light path of the light beam to receive the light beam; and an optical component, arranged on the light path to receive the light beam from the lens module, he optical component has a first light exiting portion and a second light exiting portion, and can move relative to the light source assembly, so that the light beam is exited from one of them, and a beam angle of the light beam exited from the first light exiting portion is different from the beam angle of the light beam exited from the second light exiting portion.

Abstract: An LED tube lamp comprises: a glass lamp tube; an LED light strip disposed inside the glass lamp tube and comprised a mounting region and a connecting region; an LED module comprised a plurality of LED light sources mounted on the mounting region; two first connecting pads arranged on the connecting region, each of the first connecting pads comprising a through hole therein; a fixing structure disposed inside the glass lamp tube and extending along the longitudinal direction of the glass lamp tube, the fixing structure comprising a first end fixedly connected to the inner circumferential surface of the glass lamp tube and a second end fixedly connected to the LED light strip; a circuit board separate from the light strip and soldered to the LED light strip via the two first connecting pads, and a solder be disposed on each of the first connecting pads and in the through hole of each first connecting pad and a power supply module.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for inactivating microorganisms are disclosed. An example light emitting device that inactivates microorganisms on a surface comprises a light emitter configured to emit a first light comprising a first wavelength in a range of 380 nanometers (nm) to 420 nm, a first light-converting material configured to convert a first portion of the first light to at least a second light comprising a second wavelength different from the first wavelength, and a second light-converting material configured to convert a second portion of the first light to at least a third light comprising a third wavelength different from the first wavelength, wherein at least the first light, the second light, and the third light mix to form a disinfecting white light.

Abstract: Various embodiments of dual-powered lighting devices are described. In some examples, the device includes a light source, a first power source, a second power source, and one or more switching devices. The switching device switches between the first power source and the second power source to power the light source.

Abstract: A dual LED light fixture is comprised by a lower LED light source housing and an upper LED light source housing. A lower LED light source is mounted in the lower light source housing to generate downlight. An upper LED light source is mounted in the upper LED light source housing and remote from an outer circumferential light transmitting outer side area of the upper light source housing and from which is emitted side light illumination. An LED power supply and light control circuit mounted in the LED light fixture and adapted for connection to a power source. The LED light power supply and control circuit has a dimming circuit and a lower and upper driver current supply circuit. A switch is operative to connect driver current to the upper LED light source when actuated to an “on” position and to disconnect driver current to the upper LED light source when in a normal “off” position.

Abstract: The invention refers to a lighting device, it concerns an electronic circuit, equipped with different technical devices, assembling in the same lighting device: and “e-storage” micro battery, an IOT wireless system, a mini thermoelectric generator and a photovoltaic film. This product makes it possible to replace the deteriorated and/or worn component characterized by each part is removable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting device powered at least partially by at least one energy storage means (3), comprising at least one lighting means (1), characterized in that it further comprises at least one ancillary means (2) for delivering a secondary service that consumes electricity, a controller (5) and a sensor for sensing an environmental factor (6), and in that the data from the sensor for sensing an environmental factor (6) are used by the controller (5) in combination with the charge level of the energy storage means (3) to control the activation or deactivation of the ancillary means (2). The present invention also relates to an assembly of several lighting devices according to the invention. The invention finally relates to a method for controlling a lighting device.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: An LED retrofit lamp for a projection headlight system comprises a heat dissipating body portion and a substantially rectangular substrate. A first LED group is mounted on a first surface of the substrate and a second LED group is mounted on a second surface. A support bracket is configured to engage longitudinal sides of the substrate to mechanically support the substrate in alignment with a central optical axis of the headlight system so that light emitted by the first and second LED groups parallel to the first and second surfaces illuminates corresponding top and bottom segments of a cooperating reflector with sufficient intensity for projection headlight system to form a beam having substantially homogenous light intensity.

Abstract: A lighting tool for a vehicle includes light source and light guide body that guides light emitted from the light source, and the light guide body has first light guide portion disposed in front of the light source, second light guide portion that is branched off from the first light guide portion and that extends so as to go around toward a side of the light source, incidence portion that is located on a back surface side of the first light guide portion and that is configured to cause the light emitted from the light source to enter the inside of the first light guide portion, and side emitting portion that is located on a side of the first light guide portion facing the second light guide portion and that is configured to emit some of the light entered from the incidence portion toward the second light guide portion.

Abstract: A lighting system for vehicle includes an LED light source, at least one waveguide having at refracting surface array configured to shape light received from the LED light source into a light pattern, and a projection lens configured to receive the light pattern and project it outwardly from the vehicle. A first waveguide may shape light received from the LED light source into a low beam light pattern. A second waveguide may shape light received from the LED light source into a high beam light pattern. Generation of the high beam light pattern may include shaping light received from the LED light source through both the first and a second waveguides. The one or more waveguides may also include one or more protrusions extending from the body of the waveguide that further shape the emitted light pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp optical system, a vehicle headlamp, and a vehicle. The vehicle headlamp optical system comprises a plurality of modules and a light distribution lens that is disposed in front of each module. The plurality of modules comprise at least one high-beam module, at least one main low-beam module, and at least one auxiliary low-beam module. The light distribution lenses are narrow, long light distribution lenses. Each module is disposed at an interval along the length direction of the light distribution lenses. Thus, the miniaturization and diversified design of a vehicle headlamp can be achieved.

Abstract: A light system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources configured to be located on a vehicle and project light outboard of a width of a vehicle; (b) one or more reflectors that are angled in a first direction relative to the plurality of light sources; and (c) one or more static bending light reflectors that are angled in a second direction relative to the plurality of light sources and the one or more reflectors

Abstract: An illumination device for a vehicle, having a housing in which a functional module and an actuating unit are arranged, wherein the actuating unit has a drive apparatus and a linear actuating element that is coupled to the functional module so that the functional module can be pivotably moved about a horizontal and/or vertical axis, wherein the drive apparatus is placed in contact with at least one circuit board integrated in the illumination device in a mounted position of the actuating unit so that both the drive apparatus of the actuating unit and the functional module are electrically connected by the same circuit board to an electrical system of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of lamps and discloses a lampshade (10) with simple structure and convenient assembly. The lampshade comprises a cover body (100) and a frame (200). The cover body (100) is configured to be a cube with a hollow structure and openings at both ends, and the cover body (100) is configured to be foldable, wherein at least one fixing component (101) is arranged on adjacent edges of an opening (120) at one end of the cover body (100). The frame (200) is arranged in the opening (120) at one end of the cover body, wherein the frame (200) and the fixing component (101) are detachably arranged.

Abstract: A lighting device (1) is provided. The lighting device (1) comprises a light-transmissive enclosure (10) and alight source (30). The light-transmissive enclosure (10) has an outer surface (11) and an inner surface (12) opposite to the outer surface (11). The inner surface (12) at least in part forming a cavity (20). The light-transmissive enclosure (10) has an opening (15) lying in a transverse plane (P1). The light source (30) is arranged on the transverse plane (P1), or on a side of the transverse plane (P1) opposite of the light-transmissive enclosure (10), and configured to emit light into the cavity (20). The light-transmissive enclosure (10) is arranged around a longitudinal axis (L), the longitudinal axis (L) lying in a longitudinal plane that is perpendicular to the transverse plane (P1). The light-transmissive enclosure (10) has a first part (101) and a second part (102) separated from each other by the longitudinal plane (P2).

Abstract: A lens plate has an array of convex lenses each having a top portion which forms a light input surface for facing a light source and a base which forms a light exit surface. Each convex lens has a height H and a diameter D at the base, wherein H/D>0.85. The lens plate for example has a height from the base of the convex lenses to the top portions in the range 1.5 mm to 5 mm.

Abstract: There is provided a light emitting device, for example a grow-light, comprising: a first solid-state light source that generates blue light with a blue photon flux; and a second solid-state light source that generates red light with a red photon flux; wherein a ratio of the blue photon flux to red photon flux is from about 1:3 to about 3:1. It may be that the broadband blue light substantially matches at least one of: the absorption peak wavelength of chlorophyll-a; the absorption peak wavelength of chlorophyll-b; and the absorption peak wavelength of carotenoid.

Abstract: A display device is provided, including a display panel and a backlight module for providing a light passing through the display panel. The backlight module includes a plurality of cushion elements, wherein at least portion of the plurality of cushion elements has a less deformation modulus than the display panel.

Abstract: An LED light tube includes a glass tube, end caps, an LED light strip, LED light sources, and a power supply module. The end caps are respectively attached at two ends of the glass tube. The LED light strip is attached to an inner circumferential surface of the glass tube. The LED light sources are mounted on the LED light strip. The power supply module is electrically connected to the LED light strip. Each of the end caps includes a lateral wall and an end wall. The lateral wall is substantially coaxial with the glass tube and connected to the glass tube. The end wall is substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the lateral wall and connected to an end of the lateral wall away from the glass tube. The power supply module includes a rectifying circuit and a filtering circuit electrically connected to the rectifying circuit.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a headlamp having a detachable light are disclosed. In some embodiments a headlamp includes a head guard with a first light source and a removable item with a second light source. The removable item is configured to removably couple to the head guard. The first light source is automatically illuminated when the second light source is removed from the headlamp base.

Abstract: A dome protects an articulating gimbal that orients a line-of-sight of a laser beam. The dome is mounted on a host and encloses the articulating gimbal. The dome has first and second shells. The first shell is rotatable about a first axis relative to the host, and the second shell is disposed on the first shell and is rotatable about a second axis relative to the first shell. A first actuator is coupled to the first shell and is configured to rotate the first shell about the first axis relative to the host. A second actuator is coupled to the second shell and is configured to rotate the second shell about the second axis relative to the first shell. A controller is coupled to the first and second actuators and is configured to match the rotation of the first and second shells to the line-of-sight of the laser beam.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lamp including a light source module, a first magnetic attraction conductive member, a magnetic attraction power interface member and a first sleeve, wherein the light source module includes a substrate and a light emitter connected to a side of the substrate; the first magnetic attraction conductive member is electrically connected to an end of the light source module; the magnetic attraction power interface member is configured to be electrically connected to a power line, and magnetically attracted and electrically attached to the first magnetic attraction conductive member; the first sleeve is configured to be installed to an installation basic structural member, and has a threading hole for threading the power line and an accommodation cavity, the magnetic attraction power interface member and the first magnetic attraction conductive member are both installed within the accommodation cavity.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a first visible light source, a near-infrared (near-IR) radiation source, and a controller. The first visible light source emits a light with a color temperature between 1900K to 6800K, and the near-IR radiation source emitting a wavelength in the 700 nm to 1400 nm wavelength range, and in some cases, with at least 300 nm continuous spectral range of emission between 700 nm to 1400 nm. The radiation energy emitted by the lighting apparatus in the 700 nm to 1400 nm wavelength range is less than the radiation energy emitted by the lighting apparatus in the 380 nm to 700 nm wavelength range. In some embodiments, the controller is configured to strobe the first visible light source with a strobing frequency between 35 Hz and 45 Hz via either an amplitude modulation strobing or a color temperature fusion strobing.

Abstract: A dual LED light fixture is comprised by a lower LED light source housing and an upper LED light source housing. A lower LED light source is mounted in the lower light source housing to generate downlight. An upper LED light source is mounted in the upper LED light source housing and remote from an outer circumferential light transmitting outer side area of the upper light source housing and from which is emitted side light illumination. An LED power supply and light control circuit mounted in the LED light fixture and adapted for connection to a power source. The LED light power supply and control circuit has a dimming circuit and a lower and upper driver current supply circuit. A switch is operative to connect driver current to the upper LED light source when actuated to an “on” position and to disconnect driver current to the upper LED light source when in a normal “off” position.

Abstract: An electronic module can include a first housing defining a threaded bore and a shaft; a power supply driving module positioned within the first housing; a speaker positioned within the first housing, the speaker connected in electrical communication with the power supply driving module; a first concentric terminal connected in electrical communication with the power supply driving module, the first concentric terminal extending at least partially through the shaft, the first concentric terminal configured to rotatably connect in electrical communication with a second concentric terminal to supply power to the power supply driving module; and an auxiliary concentric terminal connected in electrical communication with the first concentric terminal, the auxiliary concentric terminal positioned at least partially within the threaded bore to define a power receptacle, the power receptacle configured to connect with and supply power to a second electronic module.

Abstract: A light system is provided. The light system includes a top housing, a bottom housing, and a side surface extending between the top housing and the bottom housing. An angled reflective surface is arranged between the top housing and the bottom housing and a lighting element is arranged between the top housing and the angled reflective surface. The lighting element is configured to direct light toward the bottom housing to reflect off of the angled reflective surface and out of the side surface.

Abstract: A food processing appliance (1) has a muffle interior (M) surrounded by a muffle (2; 32) and a light generating device (3) arranged outside the muffle (2; 32) for radiating light (L) into the muffle interior (M) through a Opening (16; 33) in the muffle (2; 32), wherein in the muffle interior (M) a light distribution element (18; 58) for distributing light (L) that can be radiated through the opening (16; 33), is arranged and between the light generating device (3) and the light distribution element (18; 58) there is a gap (S). The invention can be applied particularly advantageously to cooking appliances with an oven functionality and/or with a microwave functionality.

Abstract: A variable-direction burner tip is coupled to a first actuator that, when actuated, alters a firing direction of the respective burner tip. A respective flexible hose may couple a fuel input to each burner tip to accommodate rotation of the respective burner tip. In a burner incorporating one or more variable-direction burner tips, the burner includes a burner throat having one or more burner throats therein, the burner throats being sized and shaped to accommodate variation in firing direction by at least one burner tip positioned within each of the burner throats.

Abstract: A device to induce a fire tornado with a swirling vortex of flames rising into the air. The device includes a flame element and a series of nozzles that deliver the flow of air into the area of the flame element. The air flow is such that eddy currents are created, which along with the heat of the flames, results in inducing the fire tornado.

Abstract: A burner (1) installable to a furnace (9) for burning an air-fuel mixture and for generating a flame in the furnace (9), said burner (1) comprising a frame member (6) provided with an elongated combustion head (2) protruding from said frame member (6) and being adaptable inside the furnace (9), what in a view from the burner's (1) frame member (6) is a distal end (2a) of said combustion head (2) being adaptable to generate both a main flame (B) and a primary flame (E), said combustion head (2) comprising an outer, larger diameter channel (3) for a mixture (80) of combustion air and fuel, as well as a smaller diameter, inner channel (4), surrounded by said outer channel (3), for primary air (60) as well as for primary gas (70), whereby the inner channel (4) extends from the burner's frame member (6) to the distal end (2a) and comprises an inner tube (4, 41) for primary gas (70) and an outer tube (4; 42) surrounding said inner tube (4; 41), wherein a flow space (4; 43) for primary air (60) is provided betwee

Abstract: Devices, systems, facilities, and methods for post combustion capture of emissions from a natural gas generator used to power a data center disclosed herein. The facility includes a process for capturing and sequestering CO2 from a post combustion capture of the natural gas generator utilizing the heat from the flue gas and from the data center. The CO2 rich streams from the post combustion capture system are sent to sequestration of some form via a sequestration compressor, thereby reducing the overall emissions from the facility.

Abstract: A gas control valve (1) has a central module (40), a control module (20) and a sensor module (30). Gas can flows through the central module (40) from a valve inlet (41) to a valve outlet (42). The control module (20) is directly on the central module (40) and controls a flow of the gas through the central module (40). A throttle element (23) is fluidically arranged between the valve inlet (41) and the valve outlet (42). The sensor module (30) is arranged directly on the central module (40) and has at least one sensor (31, 32) in operative connection with the gas flowing through the central module (40) through a gas inlet (44) fluidically arranged between the throttle element (23) and the valve outlet (42). In order to control the pressure, it detects a pressure difference between the gas flowing through the central module (40) and air having a reference pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooking, a cooking appliance monitoring system, and a method of monitoring a cooking appliance are provided. The monitoring system collects and processes signals from sensors linked to the cooking appliance. Further, the monitoring system determines attributes of parameters associated with the cooking appliance and stores the attributes in a cloud-based system and stores the metadata about the attributes in a blockchain.

Abstract: Provided is a flowback system and method. The flowback system, in one aspect, include a tank, a transfer pump, a low-pressure vent line coupled between a vent of the tank and a first flare tip, and a high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line coupled to a second flare tip. In accordance with yet one other aspect, the flowback system includes a control system including a sensor, a valve and a valve controller coupled to the valve, the valve of the control system coupled between the low-pressure vent line and the high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line, the control system configured to sense an unsafe system event and actuate the valve to supply high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbons from the high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line to the low-pressure vent line.

Abstract: A deflector assembly for a combustor defining an operational fluid flow. The deflector assembly includes an upstream surface and a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface. One or more fastening mechanisms each extends through the deflector assembly. One or more cooling holes extend through the deflector assembly from the upstream surface to the downstream surface. The one or more cooling holes are located about the one or more fastening mechanisms to operably direct cooling air about the one or more fastening mechanisms at the downstream surface.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to a dome of a gas turbine assembly configured to suppress pressure pulsations. The systems and methods provide a dome having an aperture configured to surround an injector assembly of a combustor. The dome having a front panel extending radially from the aperture. The systems and methods couple a first cavity to the front panel. The first cavity includes a series of ducts. A first duct of the series of ducts is configured to receive airflow into the first cavity from a compressor and a second set of ducts of the series of ducts and a third duct of the series of ducts are configured to direct airflow to the combustor from the first cavity, wherein the third duct has a larger diameter than the second set of ducts.

Abstract: A portable induction cooking and heating device may include a rechargeable battery electrically connected and supplying power to a low voltage induction module. The battery and the induction module may be encased in an insulated container. The induction module may provide energy to an induction coil at the top of the insulated container. A detachable second container, containing uncooked food or liquid, may be affixed on top of the insulated container. An on/off switch may allow for user control. An additional control switch may be activated when the detachable secondary container is attached. Both the on/off switch and additional control switch may be activated for use to enhance user safety.

Abstract: A control knob for rotating a shaft in a household appliance, in particular for operating a valve shaft in a gas valve of a cooking hob. The control knob comprises: a knob element for manual operation by an operator, the knob element comprising an opening; and a coupling element made of light-transmitting material configured to send light through the opening towards the operator; the coupling element being configured to connect the knob element to the shaft in a rotationally fixed manner.

Abstract: An oven according to the present invention includes: a body having a cooking chamber provided in the body; a heat source in the cooking chamber to heat the cooking chamber; and a drawer device under the body, and including: a drawer case having one or more holes in the upper surface of the drawer case; and a plate covering the one or more holes and forming a gap between the plate and the upper surface, wherein the gap is configured to allow a flow path through the gap for air in the drawer case to be supplied to the heat source through the one or more holes.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an on-demand water heater which uses an electric heat source to heat the water. The on-demand water heater can have a low fluid capacity heating chamber which has an inlet and an outlet, an electric heat source for heating the water, and a controller to control the electric heat source and maintain the temperature of the water at a predetermined temperature setting. The on-demand water heater can be powered by a direct current power source. The on-demand water heater can also utilize a solar thermal system to provide additional heat to the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) system that is compact, leakless, and power-efficient and integrates an evaporating element that heats and evaporates the meltwater collected within a drain pan disposed of in the outdoor portion. The proposed PTAC system includes an air sealing frame configurable within the sleeve of the PTAC system to completely seal off air infiltration from the sidewalls of the sleeve. The air sealing frame configurable within the sleeve further provides sufficient insulation and prevents any thermal bridge creation and also insulates the sound that usually gets transmitted from the outdoor portion to the indoor portion of the PTAC system or sound that’s experienced in the room. The proposed PTAC has a decreased protruding length of the indoor portion within the interior of the room due to the presence of the air sealing frame.

Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air conditioner includes: an electrical component box formed into a box shape; a waterproof cover that covers the electrical component box; and a refrigerant cooling heat sink that comes into contact with a back surface of the electrical component box. The refrigerant cooling heat sink is attached to an inner surface of the waterproof cover, and a relative position of the electrical component box with respect to the refrigerant cooling heat sink is set by the electrical component box being attached to a predetermined position of the waterproof cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible air humidifier, comprising: a base including a containing cavity having an upper open; and a water tank that is collapsible having a bottom cover, a lower section, a middle section, an upper section and a top cover, wherein the lower section is mounted on the containing cavity, the middle section and the upper section are mounted above the containing cavity, and the upper section and the middle section are stored within the middle section when the water tank is in a collapsed state; and wherein the lower section and the upper section are rigid pieces, the middle section is a flexible piece, an upper end of the middle section is connected to and sealed with a lower end of the upper section, and a lower end of the middle section is connected to and sealed with an upper end of the lower section.

Abstract: An automated grid based storage and retrieval system includes a framework structure and a plurality of storage containers. The framework structure includes upright members and a grid of horizontal rails provided at upper ends of the upright members. The framework structure defines a storage volume including a plurality of columns arranged in a grid pattern below the horizontal rails between the upright members. The plurality of storage containers are stacked vertically in stacks in the columns to provide a plurality of storage columns. An under-stack void extends beneath the stacks of storage containers. A plurality of inlets lead to the under-stack void between the stacks of storage containers. At least one column, which is empty of storage containers and arranged amongst the storage columns, provides a ventilation column. The ventilation column includes a fan.

Abstract: An air inlet for an air handling unit includes a duct defining a passageway leading to the air handling unit. The fresh air inlet further includes an intake screen that is formed to include a plurality of openings sized to allow airflow to pass through the openings to the air handling unit. Accumulated particles are removed from surfaces of the intake screen with a screen cleaning system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.