Abstract: An elongate light fixture, the light fixture having an adjustable overall length, and a method of installing same. The elongate light fixture includes a first piece that includes a first reflector shroud portion and a second piece that includes a second reflector shroud portion. The first and second pieces are coupled to a frame to permit relative movement of the first and second pieces for spacing the first and second pieces at a desired distance apart to provide the desired overall length of the housing arrangement and to provide a space between the first and second pieces. The adjustable-length, elongate light fixture further includes an insert that is trimmable to fit in the space between the first and second pieces. The method of installing an adjustable-length, elongate light fixture, the method including moving a first piece, which includes a first reflector shroud, of a housing arrangement relative to a second piece, which includes a second reflector shroud, of the housing arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorescent lamp frame capable of varying its length. The fluorescent lamp frame includes: a first frame having an inner space, both ends perforated, and a number of fixing holes formed in at least one side and separated from one another at predetermined intervals; a second frame inserted into the inner space of the first frame in a back and forth movable manner; a frame header mounted at an end of the second frame, inserted into the inner space of the first frame together with the second frame in the back and forth movable manner, and fixed to the inside of the first frame; a power supply wire mounted between a side of the frame header and a socket located at an end of the first frame; and lamp supporters fixed on both ends of the first frame and the second frame.

Abstract: Adjacent housings of a light fixture each mount a lamp. A rigid, hollow fitting extends between adjacent housings. The fitting's outside diameter is small enough relative to openings in the housings that receive the connector that adjacent housings can pivot, rotate and move longitudinally and pivot on the connectors. Electric wiring passes through the connectors between the housings.

Abstract: A rotatable light device having at least a pair of light bulbs. An elongated bulb housing retains the light bulbs. The bulb housing has an axis of rotation passing through a pair of opposed bushings, with at least one set of power supply wires extending from the bulbs through one of the bushings. A pivot bracket receives the bushings so that the bulb housing can rotate with respect to the bracket 360° about the axis. Alternate and replaceable fastening mechanisms are provided extending from the pivot bracket with the fastening mechanisms being detachable from the bracket.

Abstract: A closet hanging rod structure with an illumination function is provided having a voltage-regulating device, two fixing units, two adjustment units, and a hanging rod. The voltage-regulating device is fixedly disposed at a predetermined position inside a closet or a wardrobe. The two fixing units are fixedly disposed on a partition board of the closet or the wardrobe. The adjustment units can be joined with the two fixing units. Two ends of the hanging rod are joined at one end of the two adjustment units. The adjustment units can be used to adjust the height of the hanging rod. The voltage-regulating device is used to provide a stable voltage for supplying required electricity for the lamp tube in the hanging rod, hence achieving an untrammeled and high-brightness illumination effect and avoiding the problem of insufficient light required for selecting or discriminating clothes.

Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.

Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.

Abstract: A shaping unit for a flexible lamp pipe, having a partial length of a desired pattern for the flexible lamp pipe, the shaping unit is provided with fixing means and an engaging portion for the flexible lamp pipe; the unit is fixed on a mounting surface of the desired pattern by means of the fixing means, the flexible lamp pipe is fixed on engaging portions of a plurality of such shaping units positioned in corresponding to the pattern. By connecting of the shaping units, the flexible lamp pipe can be fast, conveniently and accurately positioned neatly and orderly in the pattern.

Abstract: To replace an old lamp unit, first, resilient projections are pushed outward through engaging holes of a resin frame with some tool and the lamp unit is pulled out through a lamp unit guide hole. Then, a new lamp unit is inserted with the resilient projections deformed to the lamp side by utilizing their resiliency. When the lamp unit is inserted to the regular position, the projections are opposed to the respective engaging holes of the resin frame and return to their original shapes because of their resiliency to go into the respective holes. As a result, the lamp unit is positioned with respect to the resin frame and fixed to the latter. Even when external impact acts on the liquid crystal display device, the lamp unit does not fall off.

Abstract: An adjustable support member for attaching fluorescent lamps to a light strip fixture body. The adjustable support member is easily adjusted to accommodate fixture bodies having a variety of widths, thereby simplifying the upgrading of existing light fixtures to use more energy efficient bulbs. The support member includes a generally planar support body having a pair of channels formed thereon, and a pair of angle brackets which may be slid into the respective channels to a desired width. The angle brackets are held at a desired width by the ratchet/pawl effect of mating detents formed on the support body and the angle brackets. The channels are formed by stamping generally L-shaped channel members integral with the support body material. A reflector having a center ridge is formed to have a mounting tab by cutting a generally U-shaped opening along the center ridge. The mounting tab is then easily flattened for attachment to the support body for installing the reflector as part of the fixture upgrade.

Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a display panel is disclosed comprising an elongated housing for an illuminating assembly having a generally U-shaped cross-section, an open side and a light reflecting interior surface disposed around and forward of the perimeter of the display panel such that the open side of the housing substantially faces the front display surface of the display panel; a light source within the housing wherein light is radiated through the open side of the housing toward the front display surface of the display panel; and a frame attached to the perimeter of the display panel for supporting the housing in a pivotable relationship with the frame. The housing may be pivoted away from the front display surface of the display panel. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the elongated housing is configured in a plurality of elongated segments disposed in end-to-end relationship around the perimeter of the display panel.

Abstract: An adjustable height grow light for easy manual adjustment of the vertical position of the light fixture. The light includes a light stand having two vertical supports and a horizontal support connected to the vertical supports and defining an interior channel containing the operative elements of the light. Hanging from the vertical support is a light fixture adapted for holding at least one grow light. A ribbon torsion spring is secured within the interior channel of the horizontal support member on a ribbon spring axle. In series are first and second axles secured with the interior channel of the horizontal support, and first line and second lines are connected to the ribbon torsion spring at one end and to the light fixture at the other end. The first line is routed over the second axle and looped back to and over the first axle; the second line is routed over the second axle only. The ribbon torsion spring has a tension rating that permits easy manual positioning of the light fixture.

Abstract: An adjustable mount lighting system includes a housing for attachment to an anchoring structure, typically a beam within a wall, which is facilitated by the use of adjustable brackets attached to the housing using bolts and attached to the anchoring structure using screws. The housing is preferably of a rectangular shape, at least the end walls of which define a planar portion to which a light-transmitting face plate may be secured using screws. The side walls of the housing have slots therethrough into which the bolts extend, and the adjustable brackets have apertures therethrough into which the bolts simultaneously extend prior to their interconnection with their corresponding nuts. The bolts are translatable within the slots to allow adjustment of the housing with respect to the adjustable brackets, and thus allow depth adjustment of the housing with respect to the anchoring structure and the exterior surface of the face plate with respect to the adjacent structures, which may include a wall or mirror.

Abstract: A luminaire comprising a half shell (1) or roof, a transparent half shell (2) or cover, and a plate (4) which supports inter alia holders (9) for a fluorescent tube. The plate comprises openings through which the holders are passed, and the holders (9) each have two elastic means (11, 12) for snapping them home in the plate at two different levels on the holder, so that the holders can be fixed to the plate with two different heights.

Abstract: A luminaire of elongate shape comprising a roof (1) and an elongate plate (4) which supports internal functional elements (7, 9, 10) of the luminaire. Each of the longitudinal edges of the plate (4) is provided with contact portions (3) which are turned towards the interior of the roof when the plate is in the normal operational position, while the roof is provided with hooks (8L, 8R) which face the contact portions (3) and which each have a support portion (6) which is designed to support the contact portion (3) when the plate is in the open position.

Abstract: Two or more single linear fluorescent lamp reflector housings are pivotably joined together so that at least one end of each single reflector housing overlaps an adjacent reflector housing. Provision is made for each reflector housing to be folded around or slid rectilinearly along the side of its adjacent reflector housing, thus adjusting the overall length of the fixture for installation. Shadowing effects caused by spaces between the ends of individual lamps are eliminated by the overlaps, and the fixtures may be folded for shipping or storage, requiring only a short packing length.

Abstract: An adjustable height grow light for easy manual adjustment of the vertical position of the light fixture. The light includes a light stand having two vertical supports and a horizontal support connected to the vertical supports and defining an interior channel containing the operative elements of the light. Hanging from the vertical support is a light fixture adapted for holding at least one grow light. A ribbon torsion spring is secured within the interior channel of the horizontal support member on a ribbon spring axle. In series are first and second axles secured with the interior channel of the horizontal support, and first line and second lines are connected to the ribbon torsion spring at one end and to the light fixture at the other end. The first line is routed over the second axle and looped back to and over the first axle; the second line is routed over the second axle only. The ribbon torsion spring has a tension rating that permits easy manual positioning of the light fixture.

Abstract: A halogen light fixture that houses at least one halogen lamp and is mountable to a support surface. The fixture includes an elongated housing having opposing ends and an interior space in which the halogen light source located. The fixture is mounted to a surface by mounts that secure the fixture to the support surface. The mounts are also opposingly located on the housing and are adapted to releasably engage a plurality of locations on a surface of the housing which causes the housing to tilt is a predetermined manner thereby allowing light to be directionally positioned.

Abstract: A lighting system for installation on a mounting surface employs a lighting fixture having a housing with a lamp therein, a roof, and sides. Each side is provided with an integrally formed receiver that defines a receiver aperture. A coupler has a mounting portion for coupling with a mounting surface and an engagement portion that resiliently engages with the receiver aperture. The mounting portion of the coupler mounts directly onto a mounting surface and engages with a metal bar of the type used in metal furniture, or mounts on a track that is interposed between the roof of the lighting fixture and the mounting surface. Track-mounted embodiments use a threaded fastener engaged with the coupler to exert a locking force on the inside surface of the mounting track. In a dual-mount arrangement, a fixture mounting arrangement formed of substantially planar portions offset from one another permits engagement with a track, or facilitates mounting on a surface.

Abstract: The luminaire has an elongate concave reflector (1) defining a light-emission window (2), supports 3) for positioning electrical fluorescent tubes (4, 5) and a row of lamellae (6) in the light-emission window (2). A prismatic reflector element (7) extends in the longitudinal direction of the reflector (1) and has its base (72) in the light-emission window (2) and its top (71) next to the fluorescent tubes (4, 5). The luminaire, when mounted to a ceiling, can suitably be used to illuminate vertical surfaces, while the floor is illuminated to a smaller extent only.

Abstract: A light bracket assembly for connection to a mechanics creeper having opposing side members between which is positioned a bed and a headrest, the light bracket assembly including at least one light bracket with an attachment portion for attachment to the creeper and a cradle portion for cradling a mechanic's light, whereby a mechanic's light may be cradled within the cradle portion of the light bracket for illuminating a work area.

Abstract: A retrofit kit is provided for an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that includes a channel. The retrofit kit includes a retrofit assembly and retaining chains attachable to the channel and movably attachable to the retrofit assembly. The retrofit assembly is movable between an installation position suspended by the retaining chains from the channel and an operating position secured to the channel by the retaining chains. The retrofit assembly may include a reflector pan, lamp sockets mounted to the reflector pan and a lamp ballast mounted to the reflector pan and electrically connected to the sockets. Electrical connections to the retrofit assembly are made with the retrofit assembly in the installation position suspended by the retaining chains. Locking caps are used to lock the retaining chains to the reflector pan and to enclose free ends of the retaining chains.

Abstract: A multi-lamp assembly for a lighting strip includes an elongated housing from which a plurality of spaced lamp contact housings extend. Each lamp contact housing includes at least one opening that receives the free upper end of an electrical contact mounted at its lower end to a printed circuit board that is received within the interior of the elongated housing. The contacts of series-connected lamps are inserted into the openings of adjacent lamp contact housings, thereby to engage a pair of the electrical contacts therein.

Abstract: A light fixture apparatus includes a support frame mounted to the wall and an auxiliary or examination light source coupled to the support frame and movable from a first stored position to a second deployed position. A first switch in series with the auxiliary light source is opened when the auxiliary light is in the stored position and closed when the auxiliary light is in the deployed position. The light source has three degrees of adjustment. The light source is connected to one end of telescopic members which are pivotally connected at its second end to the support to pivot about an axis transverse the telescoping axis. A safety switch is provided adjacent the telescopic members to sense the pivoting.

Abstract: A working lamp with wire-winding device, including a working lamp, a light shade, a hanging hook body, a wire box and an adjustment ball. The light shade is made of opaque material and fitted on the outer tube. The outer tube with the light shade is passed through the hanging hook body, whereby the working lamp can be conveniently hung or stand in use. The light shade serves to shade the strong light directly projected onto the eyes of a worker. A front, a middle and a rear sections of the working lamp are fitted with collisionproof blocks. A pressing rod and a guide rod are disposed at the wire releasing port of the wire box. The adjustment ball is positioned therebetween. The working lamp is shockproof and collisionproof. When not used, the excessive wire is tidily collected in the wire box and stopped by the adjustment ball with a certain length of wire reserved for the working lamp. The working lamp can be conveniently and mobilely used without occupying much room.

Abstract: A lighting fixture or luminaire in which a multi-tube fluorescent lamp may be oriented in a horizontal position while focusing the omnidirectional output from the lamp. A swivel assembly enables the lamp to move as a single unit with the reflector housing, thereby to maintain the alignment of the lamp tube to the reflector surface while allowing aiming of the light beam. In one embodiment of the invention, a socket housing snap fits into the reflector housing so that the lamp rotates simultaneously with the reflector housing. The beam spread delivered by the luminaire has a bright center and a soft perimeter so that the bright center may be used as accent lighting and the peripheral light may be used for soft general lighting.

Abstract: A combined incandescent/fluorescent lantern comprising a main portion containing an incandescent bulb and at least two lighting arms which pivot with respect to the main portion about respective spaced apart axes; each lighting arm having a fluorescent tube and being moveable with respect to the main portion with an arc to position the fluorescent tubes for the illumination required.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluoresent worklight having a fluorescent lamp socket as an integral part of an adjustable lens. The lampholder lens is positioned between two half-shells of the worklight handle. Two arcuate flanges are provided at one end of the lampholder lens which fit into two associated arcuate tracks on the inside of the handle. This arrangement allows the entire lampholder lens and lamp, as an integral unit, to pivot as much as 90.degree. from the handle to provide easy access to the lamp for removal and replacement as well as positioning the lamp to provide more efficient lighting to the work site.

Abstract: A lighting fixture 12 for use with fluorescent lamps 2 can be mounted in an opening in a suspended ceiling 4 or it can be supported below a ceiling. An integral ballast subassembly 14 is mounted on one end of the lighting fixture 12 on a ballast end support 64. Commoning lamp sockets 62 are mounted on a separate end support 84 on the opposite end of the lighting fixture 12. A ballast capable of energizing fluorescent lamps 2 in series is used so that the ballast subassembly need not be connected directly to the commoning lamp sockets 62. The end supports 64 and 84 can be mounted on opposite ends of a suspended ceiling opening 10 and a thin bonnet or hood 98 can then be positioned above the end supports 64, 84 after the ballast subassembly 14 is mounted at one end. The ballast subassembly housing 16 includes two separate compartments, with the ballast circuitry being housed in one compartment 28 and with the power wiring being positioned in the other compartment 30.

Abstract: A mounting device for a lamp on a birdcage comprised of a lamp receptacle provided on both ends thereof at least with a telescopically movable rod having a lock. Wherein, the locks can be hung and fixed on any positions on the frame of the birdcage; and by providing a plurality of telescopically movable rods, a lamp for the birdcage can be provided at a location on the frame of the birdcage requiring a light source. This can allow adjustment of distances and orientations of the light rays projected from the lamp to birds, thus growth of the birds can be promoted.

Abstract: A reflector assembly for reflecting light from a bulb in a luminaire is designed to be mounted within the body of the luminaire between the bulb and the top of the luminaire. The reflector assembly includes a reflector support unit which is configured for mounting within the luminaire body such that it can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly within the luminaire body. The reflector assembly also includes at least one reflector mounted to the support unit. The reflector may be removably and pivotably mounted and may be adjusted to reflect light in a desired manner. The reflector assembly may also include an adjustment mechanism which allows the coordinated adjustment of several reflectors.

Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture or luminaire having a housing which has hinge assemblies which pivotally support a mounting plate. The hinge assembly allows the mounting plate on which the lamps and ballasts are mounted to be pivoted to a generally vertical service position or latched by detents in a horizontal use position within the housing. The lens frame is also latched by detents and is pivotal to a vertical position for access to the housing interior. A selected number of lamp sockets can be selectively secured to the plate to receive the lamps. Reflectors and lamp stand-offs may be secured to the mounting plate at bendable tabs formed in the mounting plate. The light fixture is adapted for use with standard or high efficiency compact lamps.

Abstract: A light fixture apparatus including a support frame, a light box coupled to the support frame and a hollow housing portion coupled to the support frame alongside the light box. An opening is provided in the housing and a horizontal electrical outlet is in the housing portion opposite the opening. The housing portion includes the first cover pivotally coupled to the support frame at a first end and spaced from the support frame at a second end to form the opening. A second cover is secured in the housing to enclose the wiring of the electrical outlet.

Abstract: A mounting system facilitates attachment of a luminaire assembly to a mounting surface at various positions to vary the direction of the maximum output of the luminaire assembly. A preferred embodiment of the luminaire assembly includes a mounting system that comprises a substantially U-shaped body having a wall formed with multiple discrete angularly inclined mounting sections. The mounting sections have associated mounting tabs for securing the luminaire assembly to a surface. The mounting system also includes a tab-receiving embossment on each mounting section to receive an associated tab of an adjacent mounting system for mounting multiple luminaire assemblies in a flush end-to-end relation.

Abstract: A flexible decorative lamp system including a plurality of lamp strips and a plurality of connectors adapted to connect each two lamp strips in series, wherein each connector includes a cylindrical connector body having a longitudinal center through hole of triangular cross section, two terminal elements connected together and mounted in the connector body, and two screw caps respectively fastened to two opposite ends of the connector body to hold two lamp strips in connection to the terminal elements at two opposite sides; the lamp strips have a triangular cross section fitting the longitudinal center through hole of the cylindrical connector body.

Abstract: A portable luminescent lighting system that includes a housing member and a first case half. The housing member has a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of long side walls with a pair of lateral cross supports coupled therebetween. The top and bottom wall, each have a plurality of electrical receptacles interiorly coupled thereto for receiving a plurality of bulbs and a plurality of lamps in a parallel orientation. The bulbs and the lamps are each spaced from the pair of lateral cross supports along on complementary sides of the pair of lateral cross supports. A first reflector shield is positioned between the plurality of bulbs and the cross support within the housing member. A second reflector shield is positioned between the plurality of lamps and the cross support within the housing member. Lastly, the first case half has the housing member, with the lamps and bulbs, positioned within. The first case half has the bottom wall with a mounting plate fixedly attached to an exterior side.

Abstract: The device of a stretchable and contractable desk lamp comprising a lamp shade and a stand, the lamp shade is pivotally connected on one end thereof to a first pivot connection on the top of the stand, the connection is for pivotal mounting of a handle for carrying the lamp, the bottom of the stand is provided with a second pivot connection for pivotally mounting of a separated rotating seat, the lamp thus has a function of rotating with two pivot axles, and is portable and can save space in packaging; a receptacle is provided on the top of and engaged with the lamp shade, the receptacle receives a stretchable or drawable frame therein, a magnifying glass is provided in the frame and can be stretched out and firmly kept in a suitable anglular position on the lamp shade for viewing under illumination, the magnifying glass can be hidden in the receptacle when not in use.

Abstract: A luminaire for a fluorescent bulb having a support unit for a fluorescent bulb which is movable to be adjustably positioned with respect to the opening to narrow or broaden the width of the beam of light emitted. The support unit has pairs of pivotable reflectors and adjustment mechanism for positioning the angle of the reflectors to reflect light in the desired manner. The adjustment mechanism includes pivotable mounts having gears wheels which are turned by a worm gear on an adjustment rod. The movable reflectors can be interchanged to present different surface contours and spectral coatings.

Abstract: A portable work light has a transparent tube through which light is emitted from a source within the tube. A pair of fasteners each have a strap that extends around the tube with a coupling attached to the strap. A cord passes through both couplings and has fixed loop at one end through which passes a section of the cord at the other end. The fixed loop is received within a tubular fastener which is able to slide along the fixed loop. The tubular fastener has a first position along the fixed loop in which the section of the cord is captivated from moving through the fixed loop, and a second position in which the section of cord is able to move through the fixed loop. This structure allows the cord to be held cinched around an object for supporting the transparent tube from which light is emitted.

Abstract: A retrofit recessed compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) system that delivers quality aesthetics, glare control, and high efficiency light output. The system comprises a reflector unit adapted to be installed into an existing light fixture to provide an improved environment for distribution of light from a CFL. The system is compatible with a range of existing light fixture heights and styles.

Abstract: A lamp assembly is oriented inside a mounting structure to direct illumination out of an opening in the mounting structure. A coupling is selectively engageable to fix the orientation of the lamp assembly, and selectively disengageable by accessing it through the opening to change the orientation of the lamp assembly. The coupling may comprise a latching assembly that can be selectively engaged to fix the orientation of the lamp assembly at a plurality of predetermined discrete orientations. A stop may be carried by the mounting structure to prevent the lamp assembly from pivoting through the opening.

Abstract: A pair of lamp holders (5) and a pair of contact members (20) for mechanically and electrically mounting a double ended electric lamp (50) transversely to the optical axis (4) of reflector means (3) present in the housing (1). The contact members (20) each have a first body (21) with an electric contact (23) and a second body (22) to cooperate to keep a current lead (51) of the electric lamp (50) against the contact (23). The first (21) and the second body (22) have a hinging connection (24) one with the other, and a lock (25) at a distance therefrom for keeping them pressed one against the other. In an embodiment the housing (1) has a door (6) hingingly connected to a major part (1') of the housing. In this embodiment the hinge (24) and the lock (25) of the housing (1) act a the hinge (24) and the lock (25) of the contact members (20). The luminaire provides for an easy, fast and secure electrical connection of a lamp.

Abstract: A light fixture apparatus is configured to be mounted to a wall. The apparatus includes support frame configured to be mounted to the wall. The support frame is formed to include a track. The support frame also includes first and second support walls which are configured to be mounted generally parallel to the wall of the room and a web interconnecting the first and second support walls. A light box is coupled to the support frame. The light box includes a light source. The apparatus further includes a mounting block configured to be coupled to the track of the support. The mounting block is adapted to receive an accessory item to couple the accessory item to the support frame.

Abstract: A flash emitting apparatus has a straight-tube type flash discharge tube and a reflector for accommodating the flash discharge tube which condenses and reflects an emission of the flash discharge tube to direct light forward, the apparatus including: a pair of electrodes disposed on opposing end portions of said flash discharge tube; discharge tube supports for supporting the flash discharge tube on said reflector; a frame member having said flash discharge tube and said reflector disposed therein; and restriction members formed internally of said frame member for restricting movement of said flash discharge tube in a longitudinal direction coaxial with a line connecting the pair of electrodes so as to retain the flash discharge tube within a certain range with respect to the reflector.

Abstract: A hanger for holding a fluorescent drop light at a desired orientation or angle. The hanger holds the tubular lamp of a drop light by a clip. A hook for suspending the hanger adjustably attaches to the clip. The attachment apparatus includes a base surface having angularly displaced radiating slots for partially surrounding the rod stock of the hook, a threaded stud projecting from the base surface, and a threaded nut. The slots are preferably displaced in forty-five degree increments. The hook has an eye which is slipped over the threaded stud prior to tightening the nut. The hook is secured at a desired orientation by tightening the nut when a straight portion of the hook partially occupies one of the slots. The hook can be secured vertically, horizontally, or in an intermediate orientation depending upon which slot engages the straight section of the hook.

Abstract: An original illuminating apparatus for use in a copying apparatus, an image reader, or a facsimile is provided with a fluorescent lamp having a long tube wall to illuminate an original; a heat radiating member provided at a position opposite to the original illuminating side of the fluorescent lamp; and a thermal coupling member which is close to the tube wall of the fluorescent lamp and the heat radiating member and is thermally coupled thereto. The thermal coupling member is provided within an effective light emission length in the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp at a position different from the original illuminating side of the fluorescent lamp or on the side that is almost opposite to the original illuminating side of the fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A floor lamp includes a base, an upstanding base column on the base, a housing fixedly supported atop the base column; a base electrical connector mounted on the housing and having recessed contacts that are oriented for receiving mating contacts engaging parallel to the column, electrical conductors extending within the base column for connecting the contacts to an external source. A lamp module of the floor lamp includes a module column, an illuminating fixture at one end of the module column, a module electrical connector mounted to the other end of the column and having the mating contacts projecting therefrom, the fixture being electrically connected between the mating contacts. A clamp nut rotatably retained on the lamp module supportively secures the lamp module on the base electrical connector by threadingly engaging a threaded shell of the base connector, thereby releasably clamping the module on the base column with the contacts in mating engagement.

Abstract: A light fixture has universal application in soffit downlighting situations. The light fixture consists of a sturdy metal housing capable of telescoping in or out to fit flush on either end with any two parallel walls. The invention has appropriate configuration to hold a multitude of different types of lampholders. The light fixture has wall and ceiling mounting capabilities. The invention has an exterior facade capable of mounting, by adhesive or mechanical means, any appropriate finish with the intent to match room decor.

Abstract: A light socket adapter designed for use with fluorescent tubular lamps. The light socket adapter includes a lamp socket, an adjustable support element, and an adjusting device. The adjusting device includes a first adjusting component connected to the lamp socket and a second adjusting component connected to the support element. The first adjusting component is detachably and rotatably connected to the second adjusting component allowing the positioning of the lamp socket at any desired angle relative to the second adjusting component. The light socket adapter optionally includes a middle connecting component for use between the first adjusting component and the second adjusting component. The middle connecting component allows positioning of the lamp socket at any desired angle relative to the support element.