Abstract: People conveyor (2) having an endless people transportation band (4) and an endless handrail (6), a glass balustrade (8) arranged laterally to the transportation band (4) and supporting the handrail (6), and a profile (10, 12) having an U-shaped channel (38) for engaging the glass balustrade (8) and comprising an Illumination cavity (44), wherein a plurality of LEDs is arranged in the illumination cavity (44).

Abstract: Emergency lighting for an aircraft employs a photoluminescent substrate that is activated by exposure to light wherein the substrate has portions with different light emitting characteristics whereby, in the absence of activating light, a first substrate portion provides a higher light output than a second substrate portion for an initial period after which the second substrate portion provides a higher light output than the first substrate portion.

Abstract: A lighted handrail system is provided comprising in its basic form a handrail, a light source, and a power source. Preferably, the handrail has an opening adapted to receive the light source.

Abstract: A wall-integrable lens arrangement and a wall-integrated device with a connection housing and such a lens arrangement includes a connection housing having a radiation-emitting element. The connection housing is arranged on a first side of a wall and has an attachment portion and a connecting member. A lens arrangement has a lens head that is transparent to the radiation and an attachment portion and a connection member. The wall has a wall breakthrough through which at least one of the attachment portions projects, the connection members of the connection housing and the lens arrangement being mutually engaged. The wall breakthrough and at least one of the attachment portions that projects through it are complementary and formed in such a manner that the lens arrangement is maintained in a pre-specified horizontal position or rotational position and secured in the position against rotation.

Abstract: An exemplary subterranean hub for an outdoor system for distributing electrical power to a plurality of fixtures is provided, the hub having a body, a plurality of electrical connectors disposed on the body and adapted to accept mating connectors from a corresponding fixtures, means for electrically coupling an external power source to the electrical connectors, and a depth reference marker, connected to the body and adapted to provide a visual verification that the hub is buried at a sufficient depth during installation of the hub.

Abstract: A structural board includes a pair of intermediate members having plural projections. The intermediate members are positioned in parallel, and the projections are in contact with each other between the intermediate members. At least one of the intermediate members are light permeable. An illuminator is provided between the intermediate members.

Abstract: A stair assembly or apparatus includes a base adapted for resting on a supporting surface and a step adapted to connect to the base. Also included is a lighting device adapted to provide illumination of the step and/or the supporting surface.

Abstract: A grab bar includes a handrail and first and second rail mounts coupled to the handrail. The grab bar also includes a light source associated with the handrail.

Abstract: A lamp and a hardscape structure illuminated by the lamp are disclosed. The lamp is formed from a plate to which a light fixture is attached. The plate may have a flange, a decorative face plate and side panels attached to direct light from the fixture along the hardscape on which the lamp is mounted. Mounting is effected by positioning the plate between discrete hardscape elements that are stacked one atop another. A portion of the plate projects out from the structure allowing the fixture to cast light on the structure surface.

Abstract: A method of applying photo-luminescent pigment to a substrate, such as an aluminum or metal strip containing channels or depressions, includes preparing a dry powder formulation including a photo-luminescent pigment and a carrier/fixer, depositing the dry powder formulation onto the substrate surface, and heating to fuse the dry powder formulation to the substrate surface. The photo-luminescent pigment can be applied using an apparatus which includes a hopper adapted to contain a dry powder formulation, one or more orifices adapted to allow transfer of the dry powder formulation from the hopper to a substrate surface and a guide rail system for locating the substrate surface in both a fixed horizontal plane and a fixed vertical plane below the hopper and orifice.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for providing indirect illumination to a building interior or exterior using crown molding with specialized grooves for holding light ropes or other types of light sources. The invention generally consists of modular pieces of crown molding with an elongated groove in a top surface running parallel to the front surface. A light rope or other types of illumination are installed in the groove and provide indirect light on the wall, ceiling or other objects above the crown molding. Molding may also be used as picture frame and shelving accent lighting. Clips hold the light rope or other source of illumination inside the groove.

Abstract: A lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation and a moving walkway or escalator installation with a lighting system is disclosed. The moving walkway or escalator installation comprises a plate belt or step belt and a balustrade. The lighting system comprises a light-permeable inner panelling of the balustrade which is formed by one or more mutually adjoining plates free of interruption as well as one or more lighting bodies which are mounted in corresponding sockets. The sockets are fastened in the interior of the balustrade to a mechanical structure. The inner panelling of the balustrade can be illuminated over a whole area by the lighting system.

Abstract: A light assembly for a swimming pool which has a stair assembly and a pump recirculating water in the swimming pool, the system comprising a motion detector which is located proximate the stair assembly, a light mounted proximate the stair assembly, and a generator arranged to generate electricity from the circulating water, the arrangement being such that when the motion detector detects motion on the stairs, the light is activated for a predetermined period of time. The system can function as a safety system, both from the point of view of providing illumination for the pool user and also as a visual alarm in the instance where children activate the system.

Abstract: An emergency lighting system for an aircraft has photoluminescent material arranged to define an escape path to the exits. The photoluminescent material is encapsulated within a track of predetermined length for securing to the floor of the aircraft. The track comprises a one piece housing formed with a longitudinally extending slot and the photoluminescent material is provided by an insert that is a push-fit in the slot from one end of the housing. The housing is closed at both ends to seal the slot and prevent ingress of dirt or fluid. In a modification the housing is compressed with the insert in place to reduce the height of the track and optionally to provide the track with anti-slip characteristics.

Abstract: An illumination device for a pedestrian conveyor system having a glass balustrade includes a lighting element arranged on the glass balustrade. An electric strip conductor is printed on the glass balustrade and coupled to the lighting element for supplying power to the lighting element.

Abstract: A lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation and a moving walkway or escalator installation with a lighting system is disclosed. The moving walkway or escalator installation comprises a plate belt or step belt and a balustrade. The lighting system comprises a light-permeable inner panelling of the balustrade which is formed by one or more mutually adjoining plates free of interruption as well as one or more lighting bodies which are mounted in corresponding sockets. The sockets are fastened in the interior of the balustrade to a mechanical structure. The inner panelling of the balustrade can be illuminated over a whole area by the lighting system.

Abstract: An illumination device for a pedestrian conveyor system having a glass balustrade includes a lighting element arranged on the glass balustrade.

Abstract: A light guide 1 is provided at the reverse side thereof with triangular uneven surfaces 1b at a predetermined pitch. The uneven surfaces 1b are integrally formed with the light guide 1 when the latter 1 is injection-molded. Incident light from a light incident plane is caused to be scattered at uneven surfaces 1b within the light guide and to spread in a main scanning direction. The light scattered is emitted from an emission plane. Intensity of light in the main scattering direction can be made uniform by lengthening the uneven surfaces 1b as the uneven surfaces extend from the light incident plane. A position where the light intensity becomes maximum in a sub-scanning direction can be changed by adjusting an angle between the ridgeline of the uneven surfaces 1b and the sub-scanning direction, and distributed characteristics of the light intensity in the sub-scanning direction can be also changed.

Abstract: A portable outdoor lighting fixture which includes a base with a post extending vertically therefrom with a telescoping tube therein with a compression nut to lock the tube at the desired height, with a flexible arm connecting the tube to a switchable shade assembly, and a low voltage transformer connected to a source of electrical energy and to a supply wire connected to a terminal block on the underside of the base of the fixture, and a wire connecting the terminal block to a switchable shade assembly.

Abstract: A plane light source apparatus having a lamp as light source and a light guide plate for directing and emitting the light from the lamp, wherein said light guide has a light incident surface opposed to said lamp and where the light from the lamp enters, a light emitting surface for emitting light from the lamp, and an opposed surface opposed to the light emitting surface, said light emitting surface or said opposed surface extends in the direction opposed to said light incident surface, has a plurality of convexoconcave portions formed to collect substantially light propagating in said light guide plate, and said convexoconcave portions have a flat face formed at the bottom of the concave portion or at the top face of the convex portion.

Abstract: A light rope runs along the stringer of a stairway and is concealed by in-fill panels fitted into a groove on a frame rail running along the wall or stringer adjacent to the stairway. A light grille having a square frame and a patterned grille insert is seated along each tread adjacent to the next higher riser and is connected to the frame rail by a pair of adjustment arms. Translucent panels are mounted on the rear of the light grilles, allowing light to shine through them. Electrical circuitry turns the lights on when a user approaches the stairs and automatically turns the lights off after a predetermined time after the user has departed the area of the stairs.

Abstract: A path way marking and lighting system utilizes continuous electroluminescent strips of indeterminate length to provide an uninterrupted illuminated path to a target destination such as an egress exit. Powering means responsive to an activation stimulus means are provided to illuminate the electroluminescent strip. Means are provided for self diagnostic testing to carry out one or more sub-system tests to detect system operation within predetermined operating parameters and means provide an alerting indicator in response to a sub-system test detecting a system operation failure.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting a room from the room's ceiling or wall. The apparatus includes means for lighting including at least one lamp and one transformer electrically connected to the lamp, the lamp being either a low voltage or line voltage lamp. The apparatus includes means for holding the lamp connected to the lighting means. The apparatus includes a panel having at least one hole in which the holding means is disposed. The panel is made of wood, glass, plastic, marble or synthetic. A method for lighting a room from its ceiling or wall.

Abstract: This device has a principal section (1) and an auxiliary section (6) with means of attachment and detachment under pressure. The auxiliary section (6) has guides (61) for fitting an advertising support (7). The section (1) defines two wings (11 and 12), a recess (13) for the lighting means (2) and a seat (14) for a non-slip strip (4) and a row-numberer (5). The wing (12) has a longitudinal channel (17) for fitting lighting means (8) and a transparent protector, forming a hollow portion (9) for running cables (81) through it. The seat (14) has two interior mortised portions (14a and 14b), one of which forms a duct for the power-supply cables (51) of lighting means (52) housed in the orifice (53) of the numberer (5).

Abstract: A step lighting apparatus comprising a coextrusion of a light reflective gray strip with a dark plastic body. The apparatus is mountable to the nose of a stair step where the reflective strip is located at the edge of the step. The strip is made from a material that will reflect low level ambient light to indicate the step's edge.

Abstract: A newel post system contains a light emitting source, such as a halogen and/or fluorescent bulb, for example. The system includes a newel post with a central bore for installing the light source and openings which permit the light to be emitted external of the newel post. The light source preferably is connected to a conventional electric power grid, and, in the preferred embodiment includes a transformer and a sensor that closes to provide power to the light emitting source when the sensor senses some predetermined condition. The light source may also be connected to a power source via an emergency power supply unit whereby the emergency power supply unit provides power to the light bulb when the power ceases to be delivered to the emergency power supply unit.

Abstract: In a backlight system of a liquid crystal display, a light guide plate includes a plurality of reflector units. The light guide plate is in wedge or flat shape, which has a front surface, a back surface, and four side surfaces. The plurality of reflector units are integrally formed with the back surface of the light guide plate, each of which is designed as an annular protrusion. Through one of the four side surfaces, a light beam irradiated by a lamp propagates into the light guide plate. Regardless of the propagating direction, part of the light beam is reflected by the reflector unit into two reflective light beams that are then refracted out of the front surface of the light guide plate. Therefore, the light guide plate according to the present invention achieves an excellent reflective efficiency.

Abstract: An outdoor railing system includes a substantially waterproof illumination device mounted in a railing system for illuminating the railing. The illumination device could comprise a plurality of low voltage light bulbs which are spaced at intervals inside a substantially waterproof sheath. Railing systems embodying the invention could utilize pickets, or a plate of transparent material. If a plate of transparent material is used, designs can be etched into the plate, and light from an illumination device could scatter from the etching to provide an illuminated pattern.

Abstract: A tread area and step edge illumination system is disclosed which comprises a base member configured for attachment to an exposed edge or surface of a step or stair. The base member has a downwardly projecting rearward wall and a forwardly and downwardly extending forward wall portion, a downwardly facing opening being defined between the rearward and forward walls. A light strip assembly having an elongate light strip with a number of longitudinally spaced-apart miniature lights, for example prefocused LED's, mounted to the strip. The light strip assembly is detachably mounted to the base member so that light from the miniature lights on the light strip is directed downwardly through the downwardly facing opening when the lights are lit, the light strip assembly being mounted to the base member so that the light strip assembly can be selectively adjusted through an angle of about 60° to enable selective adjustment of the direction of light from the light strip assembly.

Abstract: Extrusions are used for providing lighted transitions between floor portions in theaters, and include integrally molded and hinged covers that overlie channels receiving lighting strips. The extrusions are clear in at least portions to permit light to shine through. The extrusions include caps that go over corners of stairs, to provide a lighted corner for the stairs. The extrusions are formed to have wall portions that will overlie edges of carpeting so that the carpet edges are protected and held in the extrusions.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a new form of stair lighting system and fixtures. A wire way is disposed along the sides of a stairway, and lighting fixtures each preferably with a plurality of light sources are suitably affixed to the riser sections of the stairway on each side of the stairway. Each light fixture preferably is molded as one piece from a suitable plastic and can include preferably three light sources such as LEDs for directing light toward the riser and toward the adjacent stair step. This arrangement is relatively simple and facilitates installation of suitable stairway lighting. Also disclosed is a new form of lighting fixture for use underneath the arm rest of a theater chair for illuminating adjacent stairs and risers.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein several lighting system particularly for theater stairs, aisles, floors and the like which both provide suitable lighting for patrons walking along these areas but without generating light that may be obtrusive to those sitting in seats, viewing a motion picture, or the like. The provide relatively simple lighting systems as compared to the commonly stair edge or nose lighting. One embodiment comprises a strip lighting fixture having a series of lamps adjacent a reflector located underneath the arm rest of a theater chair to illuminate the adjacent steps or aisle. A second embodiment involves small vertical strip lights on each side of the riser of each step of a stair. A third embodiment involves a hand rail having a series of lamps disposed therein or thereon, typically along with a lower clear or translucent lens covering the lamps and associated reflector.

Abstract: A lighting device for passenger conveyors, such as escalators and travelators, is provided particularly in the region of the handrail and/or skirting of the passenger conveyor, and includes at least one light-guide oriented in the conveying direction of the passenger conveyor, substantially continuously, having lateral light emission and which in the region of at least one of its ends can receive the bundled light beam of a light source. The light-source runs along the length of the conveyor and its end faces a projector whereby light generated by an electric lamp of the projector is passed through a light concentrator to bundle the light into a concentrated beam. The bundled light beam is projected onto the end of the light-guide thereby lighting one of the handrail and the step track, respectively, along the transport direction of the passenger conveyor.

Abstract: A tread area and step edge illumination system is disclosed which comprises a base member configured for attachment to an exposed edge or surface of a step or stair. The base member has a downwardly projecting rearward wall and a forwardly and downwardly extending forward wall portion, a downwardly facing opening being defined between the rearward and forward walls. A light strip assembly having an elongate light strip with a number of longitudinally spaced-apart miniature lights, for example pre-focused LED's, mounted to the strip. The light strip assembly is detachably mounted to the base member so that light from the miniature lights on the light strip is directed downwardly through the downwardly facing opening when the lights are lit, the light strip assembly being mounted to the base member so that the light strip assembly can be selectively adjusted through an angle of about 60.degree. to enable selective adjustment of the direction of light from the light strip assembly.

Abstract: A tread area and step edge illumination system is disclosed which comprises a base member configured for attachment to an exposed edge or surface of a step or stair. The base member has a downwardly projecting rearward wall and a forwardly and downwardly extending forward wall portion, a downwardly facing opening being defined between the rearward and forward walls. A light strip assembly having an elongate light strip with a number of longitudinally spaced-apart miniature lights, for example pre-focused LED's, mounted to the strip. The light strip assembly is detachably mounted to the base member so that light from the miniature lights on the light strip is directed downwardly through the downwardly facing opening when the lights are lit, the light strip assembly being mounted to the base member so that the light strip assembly can be selectively adjusted through an angle of about 60.degree. to enable selective adjustment of the direction of light from the light strip assembly.

Abstract: A illuminated railing system for locating a hand railing in low light conditions. The illuminated railing system includes a plurality of posts including at least one end post and at least one middle post. The end post has an opening adjacent the upper end of the end post. The middle post has a pair of opposite openings adjacent the upper end of the middle post. One end of a generally transparent hand railing is inserted into the opening of the end post. Another end of the hand railing is inserted into one of the openings of the middle post. A plurality of elongate optical fibers are extended through the hand railing between the ends of the hand railing. The end post has a light source mounted therein adjacent opening of the end post.

Abstract: A light fixture housing extrusion that includes a horizontal step plate intersecting a vertical riser plate and having first and second channels for mounting string light fixtures beneath removable translucent covers, the channels including grooved wall structures to facilitate securing of the covers and either a pair of tangs or a pair of interior recessed walls for receiving and retaining a spring-biased wedge clip lamp carriage. Other features include an improved wiring scheme with individually-fused light strings, a diode for dimming the light output of selected strings, and a riser lens cover having a unitarily-extruded extended shield which prevents viewing the direct glare from elevated lighting fixtures. An alternative glare reduction is provided by an opaque lens cover located directly above one or more lamps, the lens cover being mounted in a translucent extrusion structure, which mutes the lamp light, thus providing muted illumination on either side of the opaque lens cover.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a step lighting fixture including an extrusion having a single channel for receiving a light directing member which directs light from a single lighting string both upwardly and downwardly with respect to a stair edge or stair nose. This enables the edge of a stair and the riser thereof or next lower step to be readily seen by one either descending or ascending the stair or stairway. The light directing member can include a pair of reflectors for reflecting light upwardly and downwardly. Alternatively, it can include a single reflector for reflecting light upwardly, and another section, either clear, segmented or both clear and segmented, for directing light downwardly.

Abstract: A vehicle hand rail assembly is provided having an elongated bar. A first section of the bar defines a gripping area, and a second section of the bar is configured to receive and retain at least one light element longitudinally disposed along the bar. At least one mounting member secures the bar in position with respect to a surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus for lighting a lower tread of a stairway having the lower tread relatively parallel to and spaced a gap from an upper tread. The lighting apparatus includes illuminating means. A housing is positioned underneath the upper tread. The housing includes an open front face generally perpendicular to and facing a front portion of the lower tread. The housing defines an interior region adapted to contain the illuminating means and includes a wall having an opening sized to receive therethrough the illuminating means. The lighting apparatus includes a louver angularly overhanging the open front face of the housing so that light diffused from the illuminating means is directed downwardly to illuminate the lower tread. The louver includes a tab removably insertable into a pocket partially defined by a surface of the upper tread and a generally plane wall of the housing. The tab secures the louver in the overhanging position after the tab is installed in the pocket.

Abstract: An easily assembled pre-milled railing system having upper and lower rails supported between spaced newel posts and a plurality of balusters disposed between the upper and lower rails. The balusters have upper and lower ends with respective parallel aligned spline grooves that continuously extend across the balusters ends. The upper rail is provided with a continuous elongated spline groove extending along the bottom side thereof. The lower rail is provided with a continuous upwardly projecting spline tongue that extends therealong on the top side and penetrates the lower end spline grooves of the balusters. An elongated spline has an upper side continuously received in the upper rail spline groove and the lower side of the spline is received in the upper end spline grooves of the spaced balusters. The elongated spline is first secured to the upper end of the balusters by nailing downwardly through the spline into the upper ends of the balusters.

Abstract: Illuminating device with optical conductors for escalators or moving walkways.

Abstract: In order to provide specific information, e.g. concerning emergency exits on ships, in aeroplanes, in buildings, in specific land areas etc. there is provided a device in the form of a profile strip (1) along the path which has to be followed. The profile strip (1) is preferably installed along the walls in the form of a handrail. The profile strip (1) is designed in certain areas for the insertion of information supplying means (2) which may consist of signs and/or light panels and/or sound devices and/or direction indicating lugs or grooves. In the strip there may be cavities for providing any necessary cables for activation of the means.

Abstract: A light fixture housing extrusion that includes a horizontal step plate intersecting a vertical riser plate and having first and second channels for mounting string light fixtures beneath removable translucent covers, the channels including grooved wall structures to facilitate securing of the covers and either a pair of tangs or a pair of interior recessed walls for receiving and retaining a spring-biased wedge clip lamp carriage. Other features include an improved wiring scheme with individually-fused light strings, a diode for dimming the light output of selected strings, and a riser lens cover having a unitarily-extruded extended shield which prevents viewing the direct glare from elevated lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A bag-rack mounted on an aircraft ceiling has a handrail secured to a recessed lower front portion thereof by a mount which also spaces the handrail from the bag-rack. The handrail is dimensionally shaped to conform to the inner surface contours of a user's hand and the recessed portion is curved to accommodate the back of the user's hand when reach into the recessed area to grip the handrail. The handrail also has an electroluminescent panel light mounted in a channel therein. The channel and light are positioned so that the light illuminates the recessed portion of the bag-rack and back-illuminates the handrail. The back-illumination of the handrail and the color contrast between the bag-rack and handrail provide visual differentiation between the handrail and bag-rack as well as other nearby structures enabling the user to more easily discern the handrail from other vehicle structures.

Abstract: The glass balustrade of an escalator or moving walkway passenger conveyor is provided with an internally illuminated rail on its side surface. The rail is illuminated by a light beam which is piped up through the interior of the balustrade panels from a light source disposed beneath the outer deck of the passenger conveyor. The light source includes a neon emitter disposed at the focal point of a parabolic mirror so as to provide a parallel band of light which is projected into a lens set. One lens narrows the band of light and the second lens produces a collimated beam from the narrowed light band. The collimated light beam is projected into the bottom of the balustrade panels. The light beam is then serially reflected up through the glass panels to the illuminated rail. The stripe is a semi-circular rod of glass which is glued onto the side of the balustrade, and is formed from a glass having substantially the same index of refraction as the balustrade panel glass.

Abstract: A lighting strip for illuminating domestic stairways at the stair riser and stair tread that is both safe and relatively inexpensive. The device provides a lighting strip for supplying low level lighting in staircases or the like having, a means for providing a low level regulated voltage output from an ac voltage supply, a plurality of light means, a housing means for receiving and holding the light means, and the housing means is adapted to be installed under the juncture of a stair riser and stair tread, and connector means connects the light means to the low level voltage output.

Abstract: An illuminated, press-at-any-point switching device which can be actuated by the application of or the removal of pressure at substantially any point along one surface of the switching device.

Abstract: The invention is a handrail illumination system that will provide uniform distribution of illumination on stairways, walkways and the like that is completely integrated within a handrail and includes a control circuit which energizes light assemblies automatically when any point on the surface of a wood handrail senses anatomical contact or anatomical proximity thereby eliminating the necessity of locating and actuating manually operated wall switches. The anatomical contact or proximity switch will remain in the on position for the duration of anatomical contact or proximity with a time delay switching the lamps to off position when anatomical contact or proximity terminates. The illuminating lamps and associated structure are incorporated into housings built into the handrail and the control circuit structure is likewise incorporated into a housing incorporated into the handrail.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a step lighting fixture including an extrusion having a single channel for receiving a light directing member which directs light from a single lighting string both upwardly and downwardly with respect to a stair edge or stair nose. This enables the edge of a stair and the riser thereof or next lower step to be readily seen by one either descending or ascending the stair or stairway. The light directing member can include a pair of reflectors for reflecting light upwardly and downwardly. Alternatively, it can include a single reflector for reflecting light upwardly, and another section, either clear, segmented or both clear and segmented, for directing light downwardly.