Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.

Abstract: Side molded combination type line lights according to the present invention are configured to include: a fixed frame having a basic C-shaped cross sectional structure formed with a closing portion, opposite side walls, and an opening portion, wherein a protruding locking portion for guiding fixation of pieces is formed on each inner side of the opposite side walls, and a side mold coupling end is formed at each of the end portions of the opposite side walls; a diffusion plate coupled with the opening portion of the fixed frame; and a side mold formed in an L-shaped or T-shaped cross section, wherein an engaging portion to be coupled with the side mold coupling end is formed on one of the two types of side molds and coupled with each of the end portions of the opposite side walls of the fixed frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting arrangement comprising: a housing (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (L); an LED light source (2) for generating a light, arranged within the housing (1) and extending along the longitudinal axis (L), wherein a lighting outlet opening (3) for the light is delimited by the housing (1); a sensor (4), in particular for detecting a brightness and/or a movement in a vicinity of the lighting arrangement; and a support element (5) for the sensor (4), which is configured to be arranged in the housing (1) in different longitudinal positions relative to the LED light source (2) with respect to the longitudinal axis (L).

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a surgical method may include making an incision in a patient. The method may also include opening the incision in order to create an open surgical site in the patient. The method may further include receiving a gas from a source. The method may further include humidifying and warming the gas received from the source. The method may further include successively reflecting the humidified and warmed gas off a plurality of non-porous surfaces within a non-porous gas delivery mechanism to create a flow. The method may further include delivering the flow of the humidified and warmed gas adjacent to or into the open surgical site.

Abstract: An air moving device includes a housing member, a rotary fan assembly, and a nozzle. The air moving device further includes a light source member mounted within the nozzle. The light source member can be placed within a flow of air moving out the end of the nozzle in a generally columnar pattern. The flow of air can be used to cool the light source member.

Abstract: A lighting system for ceiling grid systems advantageously uses a grid member designed to cooperate with a strip light to secure the strip light generally aligned beneath the grid system. The grid system can be initially installed with the cooperating grid members at specified locations. The strip lights can then be installed to the grid system. This arrangement simplifies installation particularly installations in commercial type spaces and larger scale architectural projects.

Abstract: An acoustic lighting tile (100) comprises a cavity (110) having a side wall (120) forming an opening in the cavity (110). An acoustic element (130) absorbs sound incident to the cavity (110). A light source carrier (140) is arranged along the side wall (120) and extends a first distance (D1) along a horizontal direction into the cavity (110). A light source (150) is mounted on the Slight source carrier (140) and emits light (L1, L2, L3) in a vertical main direction into the cavity (110), away from the opening of the cavity (110). A reflective surface (160) reflects at least a subset of the light (L1, L2, L3) emitted by the light source (150) towards the opening. A diffusing element (170) at least partially covers the opening at a second distance (D2) from the light source carrier (140) and diffuses light passing through the opening. The second distance (D2) is at least as large as the first distance (D1).

Abstract: A rail-borne vehicle includes an inner ceiling assembly having at least one air duct, a multiplicity of lighting devices and at least one ceiling cladding. The air duct is disposed between an inner surface or face of a roof of the rail-borne vehicle and the ceiling cladding and the air duct is provided with a multiplicity of air outlet openings. The ceiling cladding also has a multiplicity of openings. Both the lighting devices disposed between the inner surface of the roof of the rail-borne vehicle and the ceiling cladding as well as the air outlet openings of the air duct are disposed relative to the openings in the ceiling cladding in such a way that both the air of the air duct and the light of the lighting devices pass through the openings in the ceiling cladding.

Abstract: A lighting system for ceiling grid systems advantageously uses a grid member designed to cooperate with a strip light to secure the strip light generally aligned beneath the grid system. The grid system can be initially installed with the cooperating grid members at specified locations. The strip lights can then be installed to the grid system. This arrangement simplifies installation particularly installations in commercial type spaces and larger scale architectural projects.

Abstract: A ceiling system includes an overhead support grid defining a grid opening and a ceiling die positioned in the opening. The ceiling tile includes a first tegular edge and an opposing second edge, to one embodiment, the second edge may be tegular. The first tegular edge may have a different configuration than the first tegular edge so that the ceiling tile rests in an angled position when mounted in the support grid. When mounted, the bottom surface of the ceiling tile is angled with respect to the support grid. The first tegular edge includes an end surface defining an exposed reveal that is visible below the grid. By selecting various horizontal orientations of multiple ceiling tiles in adjacent grid openings in the ceiling system, different artistic patterns may be created. In one embodiment, the ceiling tile has a substantially uniform thickness.

Abstract: An illuminating ventilator including a fan, a connecting frame, a lamp seat and a cover is provided. The fan has a housing and a fan wheel, wherein the housing has a first coupling portion, an inlet, an outlet and an inner space communicating with said inlet and outlet, and the fan wheel is received in the inner space. The connecting frame couples with the housing and has an opening in alignment with the inlet of the housing, wherein the connecting frame has a second coupling portion coupling with the first coupling portion of the housing. The lamp seat is mounted on one of the connecting frame and housing and has a receiving portion for receiving a lamp. The cover is coupled with the connecting frame and has a plurality of apertures communicating with the opening.

Abstract: A luminaire adapter is provided. The luminaire adapter includes a tombstone cover and a light source bracket. The tombstone cover includes a housing that defines a slot opening to accept a tombstone socket and a pair of snap connectors. The light source bracket includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion and the bottom portion are configured to connect. The bottom portion includes a pair of snap receivers configured to receive the pair of snap connectors of the tombstone cover. The top portion and the bottom portion define an opening to receive a luminaire.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A lamp comprises a housing, an inner shell, a fan, a heat sink and a lighting module. The housing has a first compartment and a first opening on an end thereof. The inner shell is adapted to be received in the first compartment and has a second compartment and a second opening on an end thereof, wherein the second opening is aligned with the first opening. An air channel is formed between the housing and the inner shell in the first compartment. The inner shell further comprises a through-hole allowing the first compartment to communicate with the second compartment. The fan is located adjacent to the through-hole and has two air-flowing sides for drawing air in and out of the lamp. The heat sink has a bottom plate with one face facing the fan. The lighting module is adapted to be coupled to another face of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A power supply assembly which can drive a number of different devices at different voltages. A rack holds a number of breaker modules, and each breaker module can connect to one or many breakout boxes. The breakout boxes are keyed to the breaker modules, so that the breaker boxes will not be energized with power unless they are the proper voltage and/or configuration to receive that power. The coil of a contactor in the breaker module is powered by a key wire that is connected through specified pins in the breakout box. Therefore, no power is ever provided to the breakout box unless it is of the proper voltage configuration. In addition, feeder power to the power supply assembly is provided over bolted connections, without any wire connections between the power feed and the circuit breaker.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting fixture adapted to be installed on a ceiling having a predetermined plane. A light emitting diode light source is supported by the lighting fixture. At least a portion of the lighting fixture protrudes below the plane of the ceiling supported by the lighting fixture. A heat sink is attached to the back side of the LED light source. The heat sink includes a thermal chimney directing heat away from the LED light source.

Abstract: A solar lighting apparatus uses optical fibers to transmit solar light for illumination. The apparatus includes a support frame, optical fibers, a hybrid solar light diffuser and a reflective sheet. The optical fibers are fastened to the support frame and are spaced apart from each other at regular intervals. The hybrid solar light diffuser is coupled to a lower portion of the support frame and includes a diffusion plate and diffusion lenses which are provided on the diffusion plate at positions corresponding to the respective optical fibers. Each diffusion lens has a width increasing from a top thereof to a bottom. An incident depression is formed in the upper end of each diffusion lens. A reflective surface is formed on the circumferential outer surface of each diffusion lens to diffuse and reflect solar light. The reflective sheet is applied to the lower surface of the support frame.

Abstract: An LED night light with interchangeable display unit can be separated from the base when a predetermined force is applies to reduce the chance that the prong device will be damaged by pulling, pushing, or twisting. The display unit may have a built-in or separate input-end to accommodate a receptacle means of the base. An LED related circuit, prong means and other control device may be disposed in the base or incorporated with a sealed-unit to cause the light beam to be seen by a viewer through the display area and provide a dedicated artwork, design, motion liquid, and/or dimensional colored image for illumination.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A modular heat exchange system for use in a central heat exchange installation in buildings, including at least one heat exchange element equipped for exchanging heat between environmental air and a fluid which is conducted through the heat exchange element. The heat exchange element has a predetermined first shape with opposite lateral sides. At least one non-heat-exchange add-on element, equipped for adding a given additional functionality to the system, has a predetermined second shape with a complementary lateral side to one of the opposite lateral sides of the heat exchange element.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of light. Lighting units may be coupled to various portions of the grid system in a removable and modular fashion, so as to be completely or substantially recessed above the ceiling surface, or as pendant components hanging below the ceiling surface. Lighting interface components of the grid system also may be configured to facilitate significant thermal dissipation from lighting units. In one exemplary implementation, one or more LED-based lighting units may be coupled to one or more lighting interface components of the grid system so as to provide controllable multi-color and/or essentially white light.

Abstract: A lighting fixture which comprises a ceiling frame equipped with an attachment portion, a hollow portion, and a storage recess, wherein the attachment portion is located at an upper end portion of the frame to be suspended from a ceiling of a building, the hollow portion is located below the attachment portion, and the storage recess is located below the hollow portion; the storage recess has an opening which faces downward, a lighting module is set in the storage recess; and the lighting module includes plural light emitting diodes, a reflector which reflects light emitted from the diodes, and a lighting housing to which the light emitting diodes and the reflector are installed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of light. Lighting units may be coupled to various portions of the grid system in a removable and modular fashion, so as to be completely or substantially recessed above the ceiling surface, or as pendant components hanging below the ceiling surface. Lighting interface components of the grid system also may be configured to facilitate significant thermal dissipation from lighting units. In one exemplary implementation, one or more LED-based lighting units may be coupled to one or more lighting interface components of the grid system so as to provide controllable multi-color and/or essentially white light.

Abstract: The invention relates to the creation of a localized light, particularly to a light system (12) for creating a localized light illuminating for example clothing hanging on the rail. The light system comprises lighting means (16,17) and lighting control means (18,19) which are adapted to create the localized light (14) responsive to user actions with objects hanging on a rail (10). Thus, a user browsing for example clothing hanging on the rail always has sufficient localized light for watching the clothing even in a situation with dimmed ambient lighting.

Abstract: A submersible high illumination light source assembly is disclosed, comprising at least one module. A module comprises a heat sink having a front surface and a rear surface. A printed circuit board comprising one or more electrical connections sized and shaped to couple with a plurality of high-illumination light emitting diode (LED) lamps is in thermal communication with the front surface of the heat sink. The plurality of high-illumination LED lamps are coupled in electronic communication with the printed circuit board via the one or more electrical connections. At least one reflector is sized and shaped to accept the insertion of one or more of the plurality of high-illumination LED lamps. A window is in watertight communication with the reflector plate. The submersible high illumination light source assembly operates both when submerged underwater and exposed to air.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of light. Lighting units may be coupled to various portions of the grid system in a removable and modular fashion, so as to be completely or substantially recessed above the ceiling surface, or as pendant components hanging below the ceiling surface. Lighting interface components of the grid system also may be configured to facilitate significant thermal dissipation from lighting units. In one exemplary implementation, one or more LED-based lighting units may be coupled to one or more lighting interface components of the grid system so as to provide controllable multi-color and/or essentially white light.

Abstract: The integrated laboratory light (lablight) fixture is a sealed ceiling mounted fixture that combines air outlets, lighting and other devices for use in laboratory, clean room, healthcare, educational, and other facilities requiring critical airflow control. The integrated lablight is made for a central location in the lab to eliminate room scale eddies and cross drafts along with the hood challenges they present. The combining of most ceiling devices in one fixture results in a safer environment with greater access for above ceiling maintenance, as well as less expensive facility capital costs. The fixture design also minimizes shadows at the work surface, and promotes temperature stability for temperature sensitive equipment.

Abstract: An air-handling luminaire comprises a recessed troffer housing having a first pair of opposed walls and a second pair of opposed walls, the housing having a light output opening and a lens extending across the light output opening, at least one of the walls of the first pair of opposed walls and the second pair of opposed walls being substantially vertical and having at least one flow through opening for fluid communication from a volume beneath the recessed troffer housing to a plenum above the recessed troffer housing and, a rail extending from near a lower edge of the recessed troffer housing upwardly within the recessed troffer housing and adjacent the at least one flow through and concealing the at least one flow through opening.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted fixture, which includes at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent adapted to receive an air supply, and at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one light source. The at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent is positioned between the at least two longitudinal arrangements of light sources. The fixture also includes a plenum with an airflow guide adapted to receive the air supply from the at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent.

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: A filter for suspended particles for a clean room has at least one filter medium and at least one illumination device. The illumination device is arranged at least mostly within a vertical extension of the at least one filter medium. Alternatively, the illumination device is arranged in an area outside of an outflow cross-section of the at least one filter medium. The flow of clean air into the clean room is not disturbed in this way.

Abstract: A divider for keeping current-carrying conductors separated transversely in raceways, such as walker ducts and cable trays, in which multiple conductors extend, in order that air can flow around the conductors and cool the conductors. The divider is mounted in the raceway to form passages through which some of the conductors can extend spaced from other conductors. Two separators are mounted together and preferably mounted to the raceway sidewall, forming at least a base passage between the separator and the sidewall of the raceway, and an elevated passage between the walls of the separators.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an insert (1) suitable for being placed in a wall, ceiling or other element wherein an electrical installation means such as a lamp socket or the like may be fitted. Ventilation means (6) are provided inside the insert (1) such that an air current may be created and further that the air current may be led past the electrical installation (15), such that the overall heat accumulation inside the device may be drastically reduced.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A light fixture has an outer housing having a top outer wall, outer side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the outer edges of the top outer wall, an inner housing having a top inner wall, and inner side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the inner edges of the top inner wall. A lamp receiving socket is attached to the inner housing. The outer housing includes an opening adapted to connect to a ventilation system. First and second channels are defined between the top outer wall and the first outer and inner side walls, and the top outer wall and the second outer and inner side walls, respectively. Each of the first and second channels have a width that is approximately ? the distance between the first and second outer side walls.

Abstract: A fluid column projection apparatus and method provide a unique optical effect by providing a plurality of scoops that direct fluid into a hollow chamber. The fluid preferably contains one or more types of light-scattering material. The fluid exits the hollow chamber in a manner that projects the fluid to a considerable distance past the hollow chamber. The hollow chamber may be lit, or an external light source may illuminate the fluid, thereby providing a unique and pleasing optical effect in the form of a column of light.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A light assembly leveler (10) is disclosed having a threaded central nipple (13) mounted to the ceiling fan switch housing (11), an upper mounting disk (14), a lower mounting disk (15), a bowl-shaped translucent light diffusor (16), a cap (18) and a finial (19). The upper mounting disk (14) has a central passage (23) through which the nipple (13) extends and a concave bottom bearing surface (24). The lower mounting disk has a convex top bearing surface (28) with a central opening (29) therethrough defined. The top bearing surface is configured to mate with or bear against the bottom bearing surface of the upper mounting disk to allow rotary movement of the lower mounting disk relative to the upper mounting disk. The cap has an upper peripheral rim (34) and a centralized concave lower bearing surface (35) with a central opening (36) therethrough. The cap is configured to abut the diffusor. A finial (38) is threaded onto the lower end of the nipple.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a lens frame having a rearmost rear-facing side with an outer perimeter, a baseplate connected to the lens frame, and a water shunt provided at the rearmost rear-facing side near the outer perimeter of the lens frame, the water shunt being structured for restricting water flow directed inwardly of the outer perimeter of the lens frame. A method includes providing a lens frame having a rearmost rear-facing side with an outer perimeter, providing a baseplate connected to the lens frame, and providing a water shunt provided at the rearmost rear-facing side near the outer perimeter of the lens frame, the water shunt being structured for restricting water flow directed inwardly of the outer perimeter of the lens frame.

Abstract: A frame assembly for covering a wall conduit having a connection to electrical power and a component associated with the wall conduit requiring access through the frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly comprises a light powered by an electrical circuit connected to the connection and a frame for housing the light. The frame has an opening allowing access to the component through the frame, a side and an aperture in the side allowing the light to illuminate a space outside the frame assembly through the aperture.

Abstract: A backlight device including a light source, a light guiding plate arranged at one side of the light source for transferring a light from the light source, at least one diffusion sheet and prism sheet sequentially arranged on the light guiding plate, a reflection sheet placed beneath the light guiding plate and having a stepped portion formed at a light incident portion thereof, and a main supporting frame accommodating the light source, the light guiding plate, the diffusion sheet, the prism sheet, and the reflection sheet.

Abstract: Combination light fixture/HVAC duct/ad card holder for transit vehicle has roof mounted light fixture having a housing extending inboard to receive roof fasteners readily accessible through a cover strip. A single panel provides ad display serves as air duct with air vents and is supported by a detachable hinge at the light housing. In another embodiment the lamp housing is below the card panel. Combination outboard extrusions form a wiring trough and attachment for duct lower wall, and inboard extrusions form detachable hinge, supporting display panel and card holder. Upper bracket extrusion receives panel and card. Extrusions are attached to display panel by double-sided adhesive tape. Light fixture has ballast member accessible from inside lamp housing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultra-violet device for use with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The device includes an ultra-violet lamp mounted to a base having a switch for operating the lamp. The ultra-violet lamp and base couple to a mounting plate having a spring-loaded lever for engaging the switch of the base. The spring-loaded lever only engages the switch when the mounting plate, ultra-violet lamp, and base are properly configured. Thus, the ultra-violet device only operates when the device is properly configured.

Abstract: A wall lamp with a rotating inner shade includes a lamp body having a housing and a shade attached to the housing. A stand is attached to the housing within and by means of the shade. An inner shade in balanced on a free end of the stand. The inner shade has a closed upper end and multiple blades formed on the upper end. A passage is defined adjacent blades. Hot air is generated by the burning light bulb and rises in the inner shade. The inner shade rotates when the hot air impinges the blades and passes through the passages. Consequently, the light radiated from the wall lamp is vivid.

Abstract: A combination bath fan, register box, air conditioning and heating boot requires one opening on the wall or the ceiling of the bathroom, thus reducing the installation and maintenance costs associated with the ventilation of the bathroom. The combination includes a trim kit or assembly which is adapted to be fitted into a rough-in kit or assembly. The rough-in kit or assembly, typically mounted onto a building stud during the early phases of the building construction, has an air outlet which is connected to the outside air and an Inlet for receiving conditioned air to be distributed within a confined space. The trim assembly or kit is installed in the rough-in assembly. Louvers are provided around the perimeter of the face plate of the trim assembly to dispense conditioned air from the air inlet to the confined space with the appropriate air gradient. Air flow through the louvers is controlled using one or more slidable dampers mounted above the louvers.

Abstract: A device that provides for the recessed mounting of ceiling mounted light fixtures or ceiling fans is disclosed. Comprising a preformed, concave, hemispherical shape, it possesses adequate structural stability and strength for the purposes of mounting a ceiling mounted light fixture or a ceiling fan. The invention provides increases head room below the light fixture or ceiling fan in such instances where the mounting of a desired light fixture or ceiling fan results in inadequate height clearance. The invention also provides enhanced aesthetic qualities when utilized as an architectural element in conjunction with a light fixture or ceiling fan. The invention is a suitable size to be adequately installed between ceiling joists or the floor joists of an upper floor in the cases of a multistory structure. The invention is capable of being manufactured from a wide range of materials using a wide range of manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A skylight system for use in the ceiling of a room in a structure having a roof. The skylight system includes a frame having a skylight opening and a ventilator opening, the frame being adapted for mounting to said ceiling; a light conduit having a proximal end attached to the skylight opening of the frame, and a distal end for mounting to said roof for guiding natural light from the roof to the skylight opening for naturally lighting the room; and a venting duct having a proximal end attached to the ventilator opening of the frame and a distal end for mounting to said roof for ventilating the room. The skylight system can also include a lighting fixture attached to a lighting opening in the frame for artificially lighting the room.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a motor having a center shaft. A control box is secured to said lower end of said shaft. An upper shell is secured to the control box for receiving the control box and the motor. A lower shell and a frame are secured to the control box. The frame has a cross shape having a number of ends for supporting a number of light tubes. The light tubes are engaged around said upper shell. A lamp shell includes a multi-circle step having two circular surfaces for supporting two circular light tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the conducting/distributing air and light, particularly in a building, or the like. The air and light are conducted along the same transport path. That transport path may be a single duct having a light inlet and an air inlet to it and having ports at intervals along the duct, through which ports light may pass and air may pass. An air flow generating fan, or the like, may communicate with the duct for moving air through the port out of the duct or moving air through the port into the duct, or natural air flow past the duct may be used. The light source may be natural or artificial. Mirrors in the duct may be used to control brightness.