Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing moisture from a lighting apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus for removing moisture from a lighting apparatus includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) for outputting visible light and at least one LED for outputting infrared light to remove moisture from the housing.

Abstract: A rear surface of an operating region disposed forwardly of a top plate and colored is coated with conductor detecting units, each slotted to define a command display and a frame display therein and having a light shielding property, and associated conductor connectors, while a light shielding film having an insulating property is formed around them. A planar light emitting member is arranged below the conductor detecting units so as to confront them so that each of the conductor detecting units can be recognized as an operating button when the planar light emitting member emits light, but when the light emitting member is blacked out, such operating button can be made hard for the user to look at, thereby increasing the operability and the design feature of the outer appearance of a cooking appliance.

Abstract: A cooking device, that prevents erroneous operations which are not intended by a user, includes a top plate on an upper surface of a main body, a heating section to perform induction-heating of a bottom surface of an object to be heated that is placed on the upper portion of the main body, a control unit to control heating output of a heating coil, one or more operation switches at the top plate, a light source to illuminate the operation switch, and a connection terminal to electrically connect the operation switch to the control unit. The operation switch includes a conductive detection section to detect that a user touches the conductive detection section based on capacitance change, and a conductive connection section contacted with the connection terminal. The connection section is formed to be directly connected to a portion of an outer edge of the detection section.

Abstract: A heating device and a temperature control device are provided. The heating device includes a heating element, and a heat conducting film disposed on the surface of the heating element, wherein the heat conducting film has a surface area that is larger than the contact area between the heat conducting film and the heating element. The heat conducting film is used for uniformly conducting heat generated by the heating element. Therefore, the existing non-uniform heating and slow heat dissipation problems for the heating element having a large surface area can be solved. Furthermore, because the metallic heat conducting film has good heat conduction, the heat can be quickly spread over a larger area to prevent localized overheating and damage to the heating element itself or the electrical product.

Abstract: A refrigerator of the present invention includes a heat-insulating housing having an opening in a front surface, a partition wall (153) for dividing the heat-insulating housing into right and left parts, and a first storage room and a second storage room divided by the partition wall (153). In the refrigerator of the present invention, a temperature range of the first storage room is set higher than that of the second storage room. The partition wall (153) has a lighting unit (200) having a semiconductor light-emitting element (203) as a light source, on at least the first storage room side, and a heater (600) is disposed on the rear surface of the lighting unit (200). With this configuration, since inside of the storage room is bright, the visibility is good. Furthermore, since occurrence of dew condensation is suppressed, the reliability of lighting unit (200) is improved.

Abstract: An indicating lamp is provided on the exterior of a vent port to indicate failure of a heater within the vent port. An electrical circuit is provided to energize the indicating lamp in response to failure of one or the other of a pair of heaters within the vent port.

Abstract: Provided is an annealing apparatus, which is free from a problem of reduced light energy efficiency resulted by the reduction of light emission amount due to a heat generation and capable of maintaining stable performance. The apparatus includes: a processing chamber 1 for accommodating a wafer W; heating sources 17a and 17b including LEDs 33 and facing the surface of the wafer W to irradiate light on the wafer W; light-transmitting members 18a and 18b arranged in alignment with the heating sources 17a and 17b to transmit the light emitted from the LEDs 33; cooling members 4a and 4b supporting the light-transmitting members 18a and 18b at opposite side to the processing chamber 1 to make direct contact with the heating sources 17a and 17b and made of a material of high thermal conductivity; and a cooling mechanism for cooling the cooling members 4a and 4b with a coolant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight module, comprising a back plate, a reflection plate, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), an optical film, a panel and a front frame, wherein the backlight module further comprises a heating device, and the heating device is disposed between the reflection plate and the CCFL. When the backlight module of the present invention is used in a cold area, the heating device is electrically powered in advance to generate heat and to heat the CCFL, and temperature of the CCFL can be raised to a normal initiation temperature which is above ten degrees below zero. Accordingly, the CCFL can avoid usage of over-power voltages in low temperature initiation thereof, and the life of the CCFL is less affected.

Abstract: A conventional vehicle lighting device entails a problem on appearance. A vehicle lighting device of the present invention is provided with a wire heater, an extension portion, and a power-feeding portion. An adhesive part is provided at a part of one face of an extension film of the extension portion. Of such one face of the extension film of the extension portion, a letterpress printed-film pattern of a rough portion is provided in a range excluding the adhesive part. As a result, the vehicle lighting device of the present invention provides an ability to reliably prevent an extension film of the extension portion from sticking to a lamp lens by means of the letterpress printed-film pattern of the rough portion; prevent an appearance failure or abnormality exerted by the sticking of the extension film of the extension portion to the lamp lens; and improve its appearance.

Abstract: A lighting system for a cooktop appliance having a plate and a burner assembly positioned beneath the plate. The lighting system includes at least one light source positioned adjacent a light entry portal of the plate. The at least one light source is configured to direct light through the plate via the light entry portal and emit the light from a top surface of the plate adjacent the burner assembly. A controller is communicatively coupled to the burner assembly and the at least one light source. The controller is configured to activate the at least one light source when at least one of the burner assembly is activated and a utensil on the burner assembly is heated.

Abstract: An oven may include a housing having a cooking receptacle configured to hold content therein, a heating element carried by the housing and configured to heat the content, and a proximity detector carried by the housing in the cooking receptacle and configured to detect surface movement of the content. The proximity detector may include at least one SPAD.

Abstract: A heating cooker of the present invention is structured such that, an indicator sheet 29 of a light emitting indicator unit 25 has a light transmitting portion 29a that transmits light of a light emission source 28 and a light blocking portion 29b that is provided away from a heating unit 23 than the light transmitting portion 29a is and that blocks the light of the light emission source 28, and that the light emission source 28 is disposed below the light blocking portion 29b. Thus, uneven shining of the indicator sheet 29 can be suppressed, and the effect of heat from a heating target cooking vessel to the light emission source 28 can be suppressed, whereby a further reduction in thickness of the heating cooker can be realized.

Abstract: A combined radiator and lighting assembly is provided. The combined assembly includes at least a first radiation member and a second radiation member each powered by an energy source, and a reflective member including an at least partially ring-shaped concave reflective surface facing at least the first radiation member which includes an at least partial ring shape for distributing energy to an at least partially ring-shaped zone. The second radiation member includes a lamp base assembly, adapted to be received in a lamp socket assembly, to provide illumination or other forms of radiation, with concentration in a focal zone or area, or dispersion over the focal zone or area.

Abstract: A portable combined heating and lighting unit comprising a first element and a second element for generating thermal or light energy, and a component to convert thermal or light energy into electricity. The first element generates thermal or light energy from combustion of fuel. The second element generates thermal or light energy from electricity.

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: A radio-frequency heating apparatus with a range hood includes: a radio-frequency heating device having a range hood; a plurality of lighting lamps (41 42) for lighting under the radio-frequency heating device; and dimming device (49) provided with TRIAC (44) for controlling luminance of lighting lamps (41, 42), wherein the plurality of lighting lamps (41, 42) are connected in series. With this arrangement, even if a short-circuiting failure occurs in one of the lamps, the inside resistance of the other lamp can restrict a short-circuiting current, thereby preventing an overcurrent from flowing in dimming device (49) during short-circuit.

Abstract: Including a first reflector plate (14) placed between a light source (13) and an illumination ring (12) placed around an operation dial (11), further including a second reflector plate (15) of which a reflecting surface is an angle different from that of the first reflector plate (14) and a third reflector plate (16) of which a reflecting surface is an angle different from that of the second reflector plate (15), in which a light from the light source (13) is shaded and reflected by the first reflector plate (14) and further reflected by the second reflector plate (15) and the third reflector plate (16), evenly illuminating the illumination ring (12).

Abstract: An apparatus for efficient heating liquids or gases comprising of a transformer having a primary and secondary winding wherein the secondary winding forms a shorted heating element having a resistance in the range of 1.6730 ??·cm to 185 ??·cm, permitting liquid or gas to pass therethrough, whereby the liquid or gas is heated and heat transfer may be optionally facilitated through use of disc filters disposed within said heating element promoting turbulent flow which aids in mixing and more efficient thermal transfer. In an alternative embodiment, the heating element is not the secondary winding but another portion of the circuit on the alienation side of the transformer. The heating element may be comprised of a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. In an alternative embodiment, the alienation side of the transformer may have a reverse winding which cancels reactive currents generated in the secondary winding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular heating and lighting system for the construction of lighting and heating elements. Existing systems require rigid planning and a fixed construction or determine that loose wiring must be used. The invention should avoid this and offer a fixed, yet multifunctional system which can be constructed from standard components. This is achieved according to the invention in that module rows with different function modules are used, which are connected via a supply connection to a module connection on the building side. Starting from here, at least one module row extends by means of a supply assembly, which has the supply lines for supplying all function modules provided in the module row, which lines are parallel to one another, wherein the supply assembly has output interfaces for connecting the function modules.

Abstract: An indicating lamp is provided on the exterior of a vent port to indicate failure of a heater within the vent port. An electrical circuit is provided to energize the indicating lamp in response to failure of one or the other of a pair of heaters within the vent port.

Abstract: A cooker is provided. According to an operation of the cooker, light having color different from each other is emitted into a cooking chamber according to whether it is in a cooking mode for cooking a food or a keep-warm mode for keeping the food warm. Thus, a user may easily confirm whether the food is cooked or kept warm. In addition, the food may be kept warm through a further simple structure.

Abstract: A light assembly including a housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) on a circuit board, a lens, a lens cover and a heating board positioned within the housing. The heating board is positioned behind the lens and in front of LEDs within the housing, such that light from the LEDs shines through the heating board. The heating board also includes a sensor and a microcontroller to activate, deactivate and control the heating board in response to an outside air temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one cavity (12) and an illumination-equipment for said cavity (12). The cooking oven comprises a number of outer walls (14, 16, 18, 44) forming a casing (10) of the cooking oven, a number of inner walls (20, 22, 24, 40) enclosing the cavity (12), and a plurality of light emitting elements (30) arranged between the outer wall (14, 16) and the adjoining plane-parallel inner wall (20, 22), wherein the light emitting elements (30) are arranged in a distance from the inner wall (20, 22). At least one of the light emitting elements (30) is thermally connected to the casing (10) of the cooking oven, so that the light emitting element (30) is arranged within a heat sink of the cooking oven. The invention relates further to a corresponding illumination-equipment.

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 colours. Single light emitting elements (30) and/or groups of light emitting elements (30) are separately controlled or controllable. The colour or a combination of colours 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: An annealing apparatus is provided with a chamber 2 wherein a wafer W is stored. Heating sources 17a and 17b have a plurality of LEDs 33 for irradiating the wafer W in the chamber 2 with light. A power supply section 60 is included for feeding the LEDs 33 of the heating sources 17a and 17b with power. Power feed control sections 42a and 42b are provided which control power feed from the power supply section 60 to the LEDs 33. Light transmitting members 18a and 18b are provided which transmit light emitted from the LEDs 33. An exhaust mechanism for exhausting inside the chamber 2 is provided. The power feed control sections 42a and 42b drive the LEDs 33 with direct current.

Abstract: An oven lighting fixture includes an LED assembly or assemblies optically coupled with an optical guide member. The lighting fixture also includes a mounting bracket and a pair of electrical leadwires to connect the LED lighting fixture to an external voltage source. The LED assembly has an LED attached to a printed circuit board containing ancillary circuitry for powering the LED, and a heat sink for removing heat from the LED. The mounting bracket is attachable to a door of the oven cavity to support the LED lighting fixture adjacent to a sidelight window. The mounting bracket has a slot adjacent to the window for transmitting light from the LED through the light guide and into the oven cavity. Positioning the lighting fixture outside of the oven cavity and adjacent to the sidelight window permits the LED to operate within required temperature limits.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting system for providing ultraviolet (UV) light for use in an animal habitat that includes a light fixture housing that includes a plurality of LEDs, wherein one or more of the LEDs emit UVB light and wherein one or more of the LEDs emit UVA light, and where the LEDs are clustered together. The light fixture housing also includes a controller for setting and changing an amount of light provided by the LEDs that emit UVA light and the amount of light provided by the LEDs that emit UVB light.

Abstract: A system and method for heating a fluid for delivery of the fluid in the context of a particular medical, pharmaceutical, industrial or mechanical application. A cassette is associated with an application, such as, for example, a peritoneal dialysis machine. The cassette includes one or more outlet tubes for delivery of the fluid to, for example, a patient. A heating device is associated with the cassette, and heats a portion of the fluid prior to delivery of the fluid to the patient, thereby saving time and electrical power during delivery of the fluid to the patient. Additionally, a controller can be employed to control the heating range of the heating device and thereby provide a temperature of the fluid that is adaptable to the patient or a particular application.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a thermally controlled optical filter comprises a frame coupled to an etalon where the frame includes a resistive thermal device disposed on the frame to obtain thermal measurements of the etalon during operation. The frame may be generally L-shaped or generally square-shaped. The frame may include a fillet that is generally planar, generally beveled or trapezoidal, or generally circular in shape. A heater may be additionally disposed on the frame. The etalon and frame subassembly may be bonded to a micro hot plate that is capable of heating the etalon to an operational temperature.

Abstract: A cooking device capable of preventing erroneous operations which are not intended by a user is provided. The cooking device includes a top plate provided on an upper surface of a main body, a heating section operable to perform induction-heating a bottom surface of an object to be heated that is placed on the upper portion of the main body, a control unit operable to control a heating output of a heating coil, one or more operation switches (32a) provided at the top plate, a light source (17) operable to illuminate the operation switch, and a connection terminal operable to electrically connect the operation switch to the control unit. The operation switch (32a) include a conductive detection section (18) operable to detect that a user touches the conductive detection section based on capacitance change, and a conductive connection section (16) that is contacted with the connection terminal, and the connection section is formed to be directly connected to a portion of an outer edge of the detection section.

Abstract: A rear surface of an operating region 47 disposed forwardly of a top plate 43 and colored is coated with conductor detecting units 49a to 51a, each slotted to define a command display 49c to 51c and a frame display 49b to 51b therein and having a light shielding property, and associated conductor connectors 55 to 57, while a light shielding film having an insulating property is formed around them. A planar light emitting member 60 is arranged below the conductor detecting units 49a to 51a so as to confront them so that each of the conductor detecting units can be recognized as an operating button when the planar light emitting member 60 emits light, but when the light emitting member 60 is blacked out, such operating button can be made hard for the user to look at, thereby increasing the operability and the design feature of the outer appearance of a cooking appliance.

Abstract: A method and a apparatus for removing a micro component surely and leveling solder remaining on a substrate without imposing thermal damage to solder lands, the substrate and components on the periphery. A thermosetting adhesive (15) is provided on the surface (12a) of a micro component (12) opposite to the side of a substrate (11), and the distal end of a component holding pin (13) having cross-section area falling within the surface (12a) of the micro component (12) opposite to the side of the surface (11) is passed through the thermosetting adhesive (15) to abut against the surface (12a) of the micro component (12). Subsequently, solder (16) between the micro component (12) and the substrate (11) is heated to melt and the component holding pin (13) is moved in the direction receding from the substrate (11). Consequently, the micro component (12) is removed from the substrate (11).

Abstract: A light fixture (10) is provided having a housing (11), a light diffusor (12), a light source (13), and a heating source (14). The housing includes a mounting plate (17) adapted to be mounted to the ceiling of a structure in conventional fashion. The mounting plate includes a radial array of mounting arms (18) which form air intake openings (19) therebetween. The mounting plate is coupled to a tubular flow channel (21) having a central passage (22) extending therethrough. The bottommost portion of the flow channel includes threaded neck (24). A threaded locking plate (28) rotatably mates with the threaded neck. The locking plate includes a radial array of exhaust openings (32) extending therethrough. The heat source includes a heating element (38) and a motorized fan (39).

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a solid fuel fire comprises a sheet, preferably in the form of a holographic photopolymer film carrying a holographic image of a bed of fuel and flame effect means co-operating with the holographic sheet whereby the flame effect appears to emanate from the holographic image of the fuel bed, resulting in a very realistic effect and allowing the depth of the apparatus to be reduced.

Abstract: A back support device (100) having a first convex region (160) and a concave region (200) being connected to the first convex region (160), the first convex region (160) and the concave region (200) being configured to support respective regions of a user's back, wherein a ratio between a straight line distance across the first convex region (160) and a straight line distance across the concave region (200) approximates a geometric progression.

Abstract: An atmospheric heater has opposite side walls each forming a groove for receiving a retention rail with an opening of the retention rail exposed to receive and retain a fogged light-transmitting tube, which is spaced from a bottom wall of the retention rail to define a first channel. A circuit board that carries light-emitting diodes is fixed inside the tube and opposite to the tube wall where light is given off to thereby form a second channel between the circuit board and the tube wall. Heat emitted from the heater travels through the first and second channels for penetrating vertically in a down-to-up direction to generate a chimney effect for heat dissipation in order to prevent the light-emitting diodes from over-heating and burnout during the operation thereof and also provide a dim lighting effect on opposite sides of the heater.

Abstract: A night light includes a case, a bottle filled with liquid, an illuminating unit, a heating device, and a power cord unit. The case comprises a main portion and an extending portion. The main portion has a first compartment to accommodate the illuminating unit. The top of the main portion is formed with a first platform to receive the bottle. The extending portion has a second compartment. The heating device is located on a second platform provided at the top of the extending portion. The power cord unit comprises a first power cord connected to a holder of the illuminating unit and a second power cord connected to a heating member of the heating device. When the illuminating unit is conducted, the bottle filled with liquid is to form a water globe night light, and the heating device is conducted to smoke fragrance material.

Abstract: A chemical heating assembly includes a face plate, a chemical packet, a housing, a pair of electrical prongs carried by the housing, and a light assembly. The housing includes a first sliding arrangement and a first snap-fit arrangement, is connected to the face plate, and at least partially defines a pocket for the chemical packet. The light assembly includes a lamp, a second sliding arrangement engaged with the first sliding arrangement, and a second snap-fit arrangement coupled with the first snap-fit arrangement. The light assembly is mechanically connected to the housing and electrically connected with the pair of electrical prongs using the first and second sliding arrangements and the first and second snap-fit arrangements.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with a lens and a metal wire for a heater. The metal wire is embedded in the lens by thermal wiring. A coating layer is formed on a side of the lens to which the metal wire is distributed.

Abstract: A room temperature raising apparatus includes a housing defining a receiving space divided into an air intake chamber and a convection chamber communicable with each other via a through hole; a heating unit mounted on a bottom of the convection chamber to heat cold air into hot air; an airflow guiding device located over the convection chamber and including a plurality of spaced manifolds communicating the convection chamber with an air outlet; and a forced convection unit mounted in the air intake chamber for forcing external cold air into the air intake chamber via an air inlet and then into the convection chamber via the through hole. The hot air produced in the convection chamber flows upward due to a convection effect and is driven by the forced convection unit to flow through the manifolds and be discharged via the air outlet.

Abstract: An appliance is provided with an electric current conduction system. The appliance includes a main body portion including an interior cavity, and a door mounted for movement between an open position and a closed position. A driven component is coupled to the door and disposed at least partially exterior of an outer face thereof. In one example, the driven component is a light. An electric current conduction system includes a first conductor connected to the main body a second conductor connected to the door and configured to selectively engage the first conductor based upon the position of the door. Electric current is conducted between the first and second conductors when the first conductor is enaged with the second conductor. The driven component is operatively connected to the second conductor, such that electric current is conducted between the main body portion and the driven component for driving the driven component.

Abstract: Cigarette lighter having a main unit comprising a substantially cylindrical heating insert and a substantially sleeve-like lighter body to receive the heating insert, comprising a substantially annular attachment of transparent and light-guiding material which is slid onto the main unit, for illuminating a region of the cigarette lighter which is visible to a viewer when the cigarette lighter is in the installed state, which attachment has an entry opening for light to couple light into the attachment to enable the attachment to be illuminated, and comprising a lighting unit, fastened to the attachment, having a receiving unit to receive a lighting insert which can be inserted as an exact fit, the lighting insert having at least one light-producing means, characterized in that the receiving unit is provided with at least one aperture serving as an exit opening for light and in that the lighting insert is arranged in the receiving unit between the entry opening for light in the attachment and the exit opening

Abstract: A composition having a heating unit, lighting unit, or combination thereof that derives at least a portion of its operating or accessory power from an electric source that is a high capacity lithium secondary cell battery with a high charge rate.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for annealing semiconductor nanowires and for fabricating electrical devices are provided. Nanowires are deposited on a substrate. A plurality of electrodes is formed. The nanowires are in electrical contact with the plurality of electrodes. The nanowires are doped. A polarized laser beam is applied to the nanowires to anneal at least a portion of the nanowires. The nanowires may be aligned substantially parallel to an axis. The laser beam may be polarized in various ways to modify absorption of radiation of the applied laser beam by the nanowires. For example, the laser beam may be polarized in a direction substantially parallel to the axis or substantially perpendicular to the axis to enable different nanowire absorption profiles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward apparatuses, devices, methods, kits, programs, and combinations to disperse and/or project light. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention where a light effect of glowing, diffuse, and projected light is desired, one lens is provided that diffuses light in one section of the lens and is substantially clear in another section to allow substantially all the light to pass through the lens. In other embodiments to obtain the same effect, one or more lenses diffuse light while one or more other lenses are clear to allow substantially all the light to pass through the lens.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for reducing condensation on the inner surface of a vehicle light cover, and preventing or deicing ice build up on the exterior of the cover. In an embodiment, a heater is mounted to a carrier and the heat produced by the heater prevents the occurrence of condensation on the inner surface of the light cover or build up of ice on the outer surface. In an embodiment, one or more vents may be provided in the carrier and one or more corresponding holes may be provided in the heater so as to increase the flow of air across the inner surface of the light cover. A controller may be provided to control activation of the heater.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle lamp that is designed to reliably remove snow, etc. adhering to a lens. A carbon-based heating element is mounted within a lamp body so that the heat rays radiated from the heating element irradiate a rear surface of the lens.

Abstract: An oven includes a baking space lighting system switched off automatically after a predetermined period of operation but automatically switched on again upon actuation of a manually actuated oven element.

Abstract: A mercury-heating device is provided. The device is disposed on a substrate of a planar light source. The heating device includes a patterned electrode and a container. The patterned electrode is formed on the substrate and coupled to an external power source. The container, which covers over the patterned electrode, is a dielectric layer formed on the substrate. The container is used for containing mercury alloy or liquid mercury.

Abstract: A device for a front-end component part of a motor vehicle, behind which a radar transmitter/receiver is fastened in such a way that the latter is not visible from in front. In winterish surroundings, ice and snow deposits may occur on the front component part, whereby the functionability of the radar sensor may be impaired. It is possible to remove and/or prevent these precipitation deposits on the front component part.