Abstract: A microwave cooking appliance for increasing visibility into the cooking cavity. The microwave cooking appliance may include a door. The door may include a conductive mesh layer. The door may include a frame supporting the conductive mesh layer. The door may include a conductive and/or sealing engagement between the conductive mesh layer and the frame. The door may include a leak detection device. The leak detection device may be adjacent the conductive and/or sealing engagement. The door may include a user interface display and/or a touch screen.

Abstract: A glazing includes at least one glass sheet provided on one of the faces with an electrical network having resistance strips and collector strips, in which at least one portion of one face includes at least one strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition including a silver paste, the strip being in contact with another strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition including a copper paste, the other strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition including a copper paste being completely covered with a protective enamel layer.

Abstract: A vertical lighting vaneless inverter fan comprises a body, a blast system, an air supply column, a lighting device and a sound-reducing structure. The blast system is mounted in the inner chamber of body. The air supply column is installed on the top of body. The blast system supplies air to the air supply column, the airflow is jetted from the air supply column. The impeller is located above the motor. When the blast system is installed in the inner chamber of body case, the impeller corresponds to the bottom of air outlet, so that the wind can be delivered through the air outlet directly.

Abstract: An illumination device for a cooking apparatus, the illumination device including a light source; and a light conductor rod that transmits light emitted by the light source to a cooking cavity, wherein the light conductor rod is a rigid light conductor rod that is configured to penetrate an opening in a cooking cavity wall, wherein an angled end of the light conductor rod that is oriented away from the light source is angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the light conductor rod at an angle so that light exiting from the angled end is introducible into the cooking cavity at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the light conductor rod.

Abstract: A combined ventilation and illumination system includes a ventilation assembly, a light fixture assembly, and a connector assembly. In an installed position, the system is installed above a ceiling of a room of building structure (e.g., a residence or workplace) to provide ventilation for the room. The system couples a light fixture to ventilation assembly below the ceiling. In the installed position, an air flow cavity is defined between the light fixture and the ceiling, where the cavity allows for air flow around the light fixture and into the ventilation assembly for eventual exhaust beyond the room in which the system is installed. The cavity includes a first critical distance that is sized according to operating parameters of a blower of the ventilation assembly to provide an adequate flow rate of intake air and to provide acceptable sound levels during operation of the system.

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: An apparatus for prevention of accumulation of snow and/or ice on an LED light of a motor vehicle comprising a lens containing a resistive conductor material in a pattern, electrical terminations operably connected to the resistive conductor material and to direct current power generated by the motor vehicle to power the LED lights, a mounting frame sized to surround and seal the LED light; and wherein the pattern is selected to minimally obscure light projecting through the lens. A method for prevention of accumulation of snow and/or ice on an LED light of a motor vehicle comprising electrically connecting direct current power generated by the motor vehicle to electrical terminals operably connected to a resistive conductive material contained within a lens; and sealably securing a frame with the lens therein to the motor vehicle over the LED light of the motor vehicle such that light from the LED light is viewable therethrough.

Abstract: Climate control light fixtures for supporting and powering a light device and for mounting to a wall or a ceiling with access to a forced air climate control system. The climate control light fixture includes a housing and a vent. The housing is configured to mount to the wall or the ceiling. The housing includes a port and a body. The port is configured to fluidly couple to the forced air climate control system. The body is attached to the port and in fluid communication with the port. The vent is configured to selectively mount to the body of the housing. The vent defines a vent opening and a light opening. The light opening is configured to receive the light device. The vent is in fluid communication with the forced air climate control system via the housing when the vent is selectively mounted to the housing.

Abstract: An adjustment pen, including a pen body, the pen body including a pen tip, wherein the adjustment pen further includes a light emitting unit, a control switch and a power supply module which are carried by the pen body, the light emitting unit is connected with the control switch and the power supply module to form an illumination circuit, the control switch is configured to control ON and OFF of the illumination circuit, and the light emitting unit is configured to emit a light beam toward the pen tip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hob comprising a transparent or semi-transparent hob plate (2) and multiple heating elements (3) arranged below said hob plate (2), the hob further comprising illumination means arranged below said hob plate (2) for providing light markings (4) at the upper side (2.1) of the hob plate (2), said light markings (4) indicating heating zones (5) associated with the heating elements (3), wherein the illumination means comprise a light box (10) with at least a bottom wall portion (11) and a pair of side wall portions (12), said light box (10) including one or more lighting elements (13) for illuminating an interior space (14) of the light box (10), wherein the light box (10) further comprises an upper portion (15) being adapted to emit light towards the hob plate (2) in order to provide said light marking (4) at the upper side of the hob plate (2).

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

Abstract: A grille assembly for a ventilation system, the grille comprising a first primary reflector, a second primary reflector configured and arranged to define an intake gap between the first primary reflector and the second primary reflector, and a secondary reflector located over the intake gap to conceal the intake gap from view; a light source on one of the first and second primary reflectors and configured and arranged to generate light wherein at least some of the light will be redirected by both the primary and secondary reflectors.

Abstract: A ceiling mountable unitized fixture providing amenities to people at a desk or table below is shown and described. The unitized fixture can provide in or on a housing, a variety of types of lighting, for serving different types of activities. Auxiliary power is available, either as a fixed, in-place electrical receptacle or alternatively, as a retractable receptacle. An air distribution manifold can be connected to a building heating and/or cooling forced air system, enabling air to be directed downwardly to those seated at a table below. Optionally, a speaker and one or more video screens may be incorporated. Lighting, electrical receptacle extension and retraction, audio, and video screens may be remotely controlled.

Abstract: A vehicle light assembly, a heater plate, and a method for vehicle light heating. The vehicle light assembly includes an outer lens and a heater plate. The heater plate is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the heater plate being situated in operative relationship with the outer lens and the heater plate being energized when in the deployed position.

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

Abstract: A ventilation fan includes a body unit, which has a fan disposed in a body case and a fan controller operable to control an air volume of the fan. The ventilation fan also includes a sensor module having an indoor environment detecting sensor and a module controller operable to control a detecting operation of the indoor environment detecting sensor. The body unit has a module mount on which the sensor module is mounted and another sensor module can be mounted in place of the sensor module. The module mount is connected to the fan controller. The module controller outputs detection information obtained based on a detection result of the indoor environment detecting sensor to the fan controller, which in turn controls the air volume of the fan based on the detection information inputted thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a candle warmer having a touch type on/off means, which allows a lamp constituting the warmer to flicker by touching a certain portion of a candle body and, more specifically to, a candle warmer having a touch type on/off means, comprising a contact sensor having a dimming function, wherein power supplied to the lamp can be turned on or turned off by bringing the contact sensor into contact with the warmer body to touch a certain portion of the warmer body, and the evaporation loss of an aromatic candle can be controlled by adjusting the output of the lamp.

Abstract: A device for testing a heat sensitivity in teeth, a heated cushion for a dental device for testing a heat sensitivity, and a method for testing a tooth for a heat sensitivity.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate remotely controlling a wireless lighting module. The wireless lighting module can include a power source such as a battery, a solar cell, and the like as well as an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs can be controlled based upon a received input (e.g., communicated by way of a radio frequency signal, an infrared signal, . . . ). For example, the input can be obtained from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless lighting module, an radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and so forth. The input can be utilized to switch one or more LEDs on or off, change the intensity or color of illumination, modulate illumination, alter the direction of illumination, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilator, having an electrical ventilator motor and an electrical connection device for connecting electrical motor lines leading to the motor to external electrical connecting lines. The connection device has a terminal box mounted to a device part comprising electrical contact elements, and has an additional connection part, to which the motor lines are connected. The terminal box is releasably connected to the additional connection part via electrical plug-in connections.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the responsiveness of forced hot water heat exchangers placed around the baseboards of conditioned living spaces and improving the efficiently of centralized hot water heating systems. The control system may comprise replacement baseboard heat exchanger cover, a blower, a diffuser and a sensor which are mounted to one or more baseboard heat exchangers. When heating system and forced hot water reaches its operating temperature, the blower activates to rapidly transfer energy from the heated water into the air and disperse treated, heated air into the room. After the centralized heating system turns off, the system continues to disperse the treated, heated air until the latent heat of the heating element centralized heating system has been extracted and the return loop temperatures are at levels consistent with optimal boiler performance.

Abstract: A device for humidifying respiratory gases. The device includes: a humidification component that holds a water volume; and a heating element that converts received electrical energy to electromagnetic radiation, wherein the electromagnetic radiation is transferred to the water volume, thereby heating the water volume to achieve a heated water volume.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an optical unit for a light-emitting structure, a light-emitting structure, and a light box comprising the light-emitting structure. The optical unit includes a body and a light-blocking structure, wherein the body includes at least one reflective surface, wherein the light-blocking structure includes a first light-blocking structure and a second light-blocking structure, wherein the first light-blocking structure is formed in one piece with the body, and the second light-blocking structure is arranged in the first light-blocking structure, wherein the first light-blocking structure is arranged to at least partially surround the reflective surface, to block the light leaks from the reflective surface by the second light-blocking structure.

Abstract: A light fixture is provided with a heating element. The heating element can be a resistive heating element, such as a Nichrome wire, and resides in grooves of a cover (e.g., a glass globe) of the light fixture. Thus, the heating element acts to directly heat the cover of the light fixture to prevent, decrease, or otherwise correct frosting, freezing, and other elemental effects on the cover when it is exposed to the environment. The heating element is capable of raising the temperature of the cover at least 15° C. from an initial temperature of ?20° C. in 30 minutes. A heat sensing element may provide feedback regarding the temperature of the cover for controlling power supplied to the heating element.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of 80/90 CFM ventilation exhaust fans for bathrooms with telescoping side extension brackets and side by side electric driven motor and blower wheel, and being used with or without lights. The exhaust fans can include a single main housing, that allows for a blower housing to support the motor and a blower wheel in a side by side arrangement. The exhaust fans can further include an outside wiring box that is externally located to the main housing. The wiring box can have support male plugs and female receptacles for supplying an electrical power supply to the electric motor and light. The side extension brackets can include telescoping members that allow the exhaust fans to be easily attached to structural members inside of a ceiling so that the exhaust fan has a vent cover attached to the ceiling. Inside of the exhaust fans can be light box with closed sides and bottom which prevents incoming air from passing directly onto the lights.

Abstract: A wall ring for a fan, with a fan wheel, includes at least one heating element for heating the wall ring. The heating element includes an electrically conductive heating layer which is disposed on the inner side of the wall ring facing the fan wheel. The electrically conductive heating layer of the heating element may be configured as an electrically conductive CNT coating having carbon nano-materials.

Abstract: Scent warmers may include a base structure and a modular assembly structurally and electrically coupled with the base structure by an Edison screw fitting. The modular assembly may include a lighting module and a heating module. The lighting module and the heating module may be fastened to one another in a releasable manner. Methods of assembling scent warmers may involve fastening a lighting module to a heating module in a releasable manner to form a modular assembly. The modular assembly may be structurally and electrically coupled with a base structure by an Edison screw fitting.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp device includes a lighting device mounted in the compartment of a lamp seat and includes a circuit board on which lighting elements are mounted. A reflective seat is mounted in the compartment and includes a reflective board having a reflective face. A lens seat is mounted in the compartment, includes lens portions located in front of the lighting elements, and includes a hollow portion aligned with the reflective board. Each lens portion includes a light input portion, a light guiding portion, and a first light output face. A refractive portion extends from a front end of each light guiding portion. A front cover includes a light transmitting portion aligned with the first light output portions. The front cover further includes a half reflective portion aligned with the reflective face. The half reflective portion includes a partially transparent front surface and a partially reflective rear surface.

Abstract: A heat equalizer includes a container structure, a material feed pipe, and a heating mechanism. The container structure includes an inner container and an outer container. In the outer container, a working fluid is held. Respective upper ends of the inner container and the outer container are joined to form a hollow portion between the inner container and the outer container. The material feed pipe extends from an outside of the container structure to the inner surface of the inner container. The heating mechanism is placed at the bottom of the outer container. At the bottom surface of the inner container, a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the inside of the inner container and depressions formed by the bottom surface depressed inward of the protrusions and capable of receiving the vaporized working fluid are formed.

Abstract: A heat equalizer includes a container structure, a material feed pipe, and a heating mechanism. The container structure includes an inner container and an outer container. In the outer container, a working fluid is held. Respective upper ends of the inner container and the outer container are joined to form a hollow portion between the inner container and the outer container. The material feed pipe extends from an outside of the container structure to the inner surface of the inner container. The heating mechanism is placed at the bottom of the outer container. At the bottom surface of the inner container, a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the inside of the inner container and depressions formed by the bottom surface depressed inward of the protrusions and capable of receiving the vaporized working fluid are formed.

Abstract: An electric heating tool includes a body to which a power supply member is mounted. A heating device includes a power receiving connector, a seat mounted to the power receiving connector, two connection legs, and a heating element. The power receiving connector is mounted to the power supply member and has two electrodes electrically connected to two electrodes of the power supply member. Each connection leg is received in one of two through-holes of the seat and includes a connection end and a heating end. The connection ends of the connection legs are electrically connected to the electrodes of the power receiving connector. The heating element is connected to the heating ends of the connection legs.

Abstract: An electronic handwriting processing method, used to process handwriting written on a writing medium with temperature-dependent color ink, including following steps: provide a temperature varying element; apply said temperature varying element, so that it reaches temperature to make said temperature-dependent color ink to change from a first color to a second color; and contact said handwriting with said temperature varying element, to change its color from said first color to said second color, wherein, one of said first color and said second color is visible, while the other is transparent. An electronic handwriting processing device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A heating and ventilating fan including a frame, a motor with fan blades, a casing, a heating device, and an air path switching plate disposed at an air outlet of the casing for switching outlets of the ventilating fan and a timing motor. The timing motor and the air path switching plate are fixed on either side of a frame wall. The air path switching plate is connected to the timing motor shaft through a connection part, and controls the air path switching plate to rotate by a constant angle in a single direction. A spring having a first end fixed to the frame wall, and a second end rotating synchronously with the air path switching plate controls the air path switching plate to rotate in an opposite direction to the single direction. When the timing motor is switched off, the spring returns the air path switching plate to its rest position.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of generating 70 (seventy) CFM (cubic feet per minute) from ventilation fans for bathrooms with flush mount lights and having the motor partially inside and beneath the blower wheel. A one piece or multipiece housing for the bath fan can be attached to joists in the ceiling by a long telescoping mounting bracket, and a short telescoping mounting bracket that are each directly mounted on opposite outer side walls of the housing. A decorative pan about the light can have vents that receive the incoming air into the fan, which is exhausted therefrom by the motor driven blower.

Abstract: Modular assemblies for use with a scent warmer configured to heat a scented material and emit light comprise a lighting module and a heating module. The lighting module comprises at least one electrical light source. A male electrical connector is in electrical communication with and disposed on a first side of the at least one electrical light source. A female electrical connector is disposed on another side of the at least one electrical light source and in electrical communication with the male electrical connector. The heating module comprises a male electrical connector threadedly engaged and in electrical communication with the female electrical connector of the lighting module. A heating element is located at an end of the heating module opposing the male electrical connector and in electrical communication with the male electrical connector.

Abstract: An Active Energy Assist (AEA) baking chamber includes an AEA light source assembly and a heater pedestal. The AEA baking chamber further includes a controller for controlling a power input to the AEA light source assembly and a power input to the heater pedestal. A method of forming interconnects on a substrate includes etching a substrate and wet cleaning the etched substrate. The method further includes active energy assist (AEA) baking the substrate after the wet-cleaning. The AEA baking includes placing the substrate on a heater pedestal in an AEA chamber, exposing the substrate to light having a wavelength equal to or greater than 400 nm, wherein said light is emitted by a light source and controlling the light source and the heater pedestal using a controller.

Abstract: A formed body having a curved surface, a method of producing the formed body, a front cover for a vehicle lighting device, and a method of producing the front cover. A front cover for a vehicle lighting device, mounted to a front opening in a vehicle lighting device having a lamp body and a light source which is provided in the lamp body, wherein a heat generating body is provided in a substantially rectangular region of that surface of the front cover which faces the light source. The heat generating body maintains the relationship of Ra =(2 R0), where R0 is the electric resistance value (initial value) of the heat generating body before the heat generating body is elongated and Ra is the electric resistance value of the heat generating body after the heat generating body is elongated 5%.

Abstract: The disclosed heating device is to perform a heating process on an exposed substrate formed with a resist film before a developing process, the device including a heating part to perform a heating process on the exposed substrate, the heating part including a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged heating elements; a seating part provided at an upper side of the heating part, on which the substrate is disposed; and a control part to correct a setting temperature of the heating part based on temperature correction values, and to control the heating part based on the corrected setting temperature, during the heating process on one substrate by the heating part, wherein the temperature correction values being previously obtained from measured critical dimensions of the resist pattern in another substrate formed with the resist pattern through the heating process by the heating part and then the developing process.

Abstract: A heatable luminaire cover is described. The heatable luminaire cover has a polymeric main body, a first busbar, a second busbar and at least two conductor tracks on the inside of the polymeric main body.

Abstract: This invention provides an electrical apparatus that includes a main body portion, a battery pack, and a frame portion. The main body portion comprises a converting portion that may convert electric power to one of light, wind, heat, and sound; and an outputting portion. The battery pack may detachably mounted on a battery holder provided at the main body portion, and may supply electric power to the converting portion. The frame portion may rotatably support the main body portion, and may define a first ground contact plane that can contact a ground surface and a second ground contact plane that can contact the ground surface at a different angle from an angle of the first ground contact plane. The main body portion may be rotatable relative to the frame portion without contacting the ground surface.

Abstract: Modular assemblies for use with a scent warmer configured to heat a scented material and emit light comprise a lighting module and a heating module. The lighting module comprises at least one electrical light source. A male electrical connector is in electrical communication with and disposed on a first side of the at least one electrical light source. A female electrical connector is disposed on another side of the at least one electrical light source and in electrical communication with the male electrical connector. The heating module comprises a male electrical connector threadedly engaged and in electrical communication with the female electrical connector of the lighting module. A heating element is located at an end of the heating module opposing the male electrical connector and in electrical communication with the male electrical connector.

Abstract: A heating cooker of the present invention is structured such that, an indicator sheet of a light emitting indicator unit has a light transmitting portion that transmits light of a light emission source and a light blocking portion that is provided away from a heating unit than the light transmitting portion is and that blocks the light of the light emission source, and that the light emission source is disposed below the light blocking portion. Thus, uneven shining of the indicator sheet can be suppressed, and the effect of heat from a heating target cooking vessel to the light emission source can be suppressed, whereby a further reduction in thickness of the heating cooker can be realized.

Abstract: A fan base and illuminated mirror apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. A length adjustable rod is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extending upwardly therefrom, the rod being selectively movable between expanded and retracted configurations. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the rod such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the mirror being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.

Abstract: A heated counter for service of hot food has one or more hotplates, a light source illuminating each hotplate and a number of light sensors below each hotplate. When a sensor is obscured by a dish of food, power is supplied to that hotplate, and when no sensor is obscured, that hotplate is kept in stand-by mode.

Abstract: The bottle warming device of the present invention includes a housing, a heating element disposed in the housing, and a basket receivable in the housing. The basket is movable between a first position in which a bottom of the basket is positioned a first distance from a top of the housing, and a second position in which the bottom of the basket is positioned a second distance from the top of the housing, the first distance being greater than the second distance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one cavity (12) and an illumination-equipment (e.g. a LED-lamp) for illuminating said cavity (12). The illumination-equipment, comprises a plurality of light emitting elements (30) for illuminating the cavity (12). The light emitting elements (30) have at least two different colors. Single light emitting elements (30) and/or groups of light emitting elements (30) are separately controlled or controllable. The color or a combination of colors of the light emitting elements (30) is provided to indicate information about an operation mode of the cooking oven and/or a state of the cooking process. The light emitting elements (30) and/or groups of light emitting elements (30) are arranged at multiple positions within the cavity (12) in order to indicate information related to said positions. Further, the present invention relates to a method for illuminating a cavity (12) of a cooking oven.

Abstract: A free standing air blower for providing directed ventilation includes an air duct, a blower, a heating element, a deflector and a base unit. The deflector is disposed on an end of the air duct and has an angle of deflection configured to deflect air from the air duct to an area laterally adjacent to the drier.

Abstract: An appliance and method for variably controlling a drive signal to a light emitting device of the appliance based on a temperature value indicative of a temperature within a chamber of the appliance is provided. The light emitting device can be included in a display or disposed within a chamber of the appliance to provide illumination. The light intensity level of the light emitting device can be controlled based on the temperature value indicative of a temperature within the chamber. The temperature value indicative of a temperature within the chamber can be a value detected within the chamber, a value detected on a surface of the chamber, or a value that anticipates the temperature within the chamber. The light intensity can be controlled with a driving signal to the light emitting device. For instance, the light intensity can be controlled using pulse width modulation of the driving signal.

Abstract: Anti-icing solid state aircraft lamps are disclosed. The anti-icing solid state aircraft lamp includes at least one solid state light source, a substantially optically transparent cover optically coupled to the at least one solid state light source, and at least one defroster element coupled to the optically transparent cover.

Abstract: A kit and method for creating a 3-dimensional toy includes a battery powered light, a container filled with a light curable polymer and one or more molds into which the light curable polymer is inserted. Optimal the kit may also include one or more sheets of transparent material to which the light curable polymer does not adhere and coloring which can be added to the light curable polymer. The method of forming a the 3-dimensional toy involves obtaining a mold, dispensing a light curable polymer into the mold; and then curing the polymer by applying light in the visible or near visible range to the polymer via a battery powered light.