Abstract: An edge connectable lighting fixture assembly has a lighting fixture housing for housing a light source and components for supporting and electrifying the light source including wiring. The housing has at least one laterally extending edge portion and a connecting structure extending along at least a portion of the length of the edge portion with a wire passageway passing through the connecting structure. An edge connector arm has at least one terminal end and a connecting structure formed on the terminal end of the arm which mechanically connects with the connecting structure formed along the edge portion of the housing so that the housing can be mechanically connected at its edge to the terminal end of the edge connector arm.

Abstract: A fascia wash luminaire has a housing, a lamp socket and a refractor lens. The lamp socket mounts within the housing and is designed to hold a lamp in place within the housing. The refractor lens is trough shaped and is also held by the housing positioned under the light generation region for focusing the light from the light generation region to the fascia more broadly beneath the luminaire and more narrowly to the sides of the luminaire. The lens is shaped such that the distance between the lens and light generation region is smaller directly under the light generation region than it is on either side of the light generation region. The luminaire may also have a reflector for boosting the light directed downward and diagonal to the luminaire.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) flashlight that utilizes reflection techniques to maximize light provided by the one or more light emitting diode light sources. A reflection housing is connected to the flashlight housing and includes a light housing that is suspended within the reflection housing and positions the light source toward the flashlight handle. Reflective surfaces within the reflection housing receive the light emanating from the LED light source and reflect and re-direct the light out the transparent end opposite the flashlight handle.

Abstract: A panel light source device includes: a light guide plate 1; a reflecting sheet 5, provided facing a rear face of the light guide plate 1, and an end of which is bent, so as to face a side face of the light guide plate 1; a wire 4 disposed at a side face of the light guide plate 1, sandwiching the reflecting sheet 5 therebetween; and a slim case, wherein the slim case is constructed of a rear face case 7, a front face of which is open, the light guide plate 1, the reflecting sheet 5 and the wire 4 being inserted into the case 7 through the front face thereof, and a front face case 6 then being engaged with the rear face case 7. The rear face case 7 has a reflecting sheet exposing section 14, formed so that a height, of a portion of a side face on the wire side, is lower than the height of a remaining portion of the side face, to thereby expose the reflecting sheet 5. Thus, the assembly of a panel light source device is made easy.

Abstract: An easily assembled lamp retaining device comprises a lamp seat firmly secured to a lateral side of a wire winding box, and a lamp rod inserted into the lamp seat. A front end of the lamp rod has an inserting block. The lamp rod has a buckling block which inserts into the slot so as to confine the movement of the lamp rod. The lamp rod has a flange. A top of the flange has a limiting hole. A pin is insert into the embedding hole of the embedding block to the limiting hole of the lamp rod so as to limit the lamp rod. The inserting block of the lamp rod inserts into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is conductive to the lamp rod. Thereby, a user can assemble the lamp rod by inserting it into the lamp seat easily.

Abstract: A compact, energy-efficient extensible illumination source combines the reliability advantages of light emitting diodes (LEDs) with the brightness of conventional lighting. High reliability of the LEDs provides trouble-free operation over a long hour lifetime. This high-output light source can be used in direct lighting applications or for backlighting for translucent materials. The illumination source includes LED printed wire board segments that may be configured to form a light line of any length. The segments are mounted on a inner mounting base which also serves as a first stage heat sink for the LEDs. The illumination source includes a linear mirror for reflecting radiant energy away from the LEDs to produce a uniform linear illumination pattern. A window provides mechanical protection for the LEDs and may be used for diffusing or filtering light from the LEDs. An integral base in contact with the inner mounting base also serves as a heat sink and provides structural support for the illumination source.

Abstract: A chandelier includes a central support member that extends from a ceiling support to a distributor plate. A number of removable arms connected to the distributor plate. An electrical connection is made from the central support to the arms at the distributor plate. The electrical connection is completed and broken as the arms are connected and removed from the distributor plate.

Abstract: A circuit board (14) on which the electronic components (2,3) providing power to a series of light sources (6) is positioned as near as possible to light sources in order to minimise parasitic energy losses which would be introduced by lengths of wiring. The light sources (5) are usually elongate tubular Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tubes arranged parallel to one another in a single plane and the circuit board (14) may be mounted directly over the light sources, towards one end of the tubes. Standard PCB board-to-board connectors (12) may be provided at an edge of the circuit board (14) and a further circuit board (10) provided with a series of conductive tracks may provide both a mechanical and electrical connection between the circuit board (14) and the light sources (5). A power distribution method is also disclosed in which both current and temperature of the light sources are monitored and regulated in order to extend the lifetime of the light sources (5) and to stabilise their brightness.

Abstract: An improved efficiency fluorescent lighting system is described. The system utilizes reduced rows of fluorescent luminaires which are spaced much further apart than traditional spacing. The luminaires used in the system of the present invention have increased light output of each luminaire by up to fifty percent through a combination of use of a high efficiency lamp producing about 3250 lumens, an electronic dimming ballast having a ballast factor of about 1.2 and a luminaire having a spacing to mounting height ratio of at least 1.5.

Abstract: A low cost under-cabinet and display case lighting system that permits the highest degree of flexibility in the installation and location of luminaires for under-cabinet and display case lighting. The system consists of a high-frequency power source, an interconnection cord, and one or more high-frequency luminaires. The high-frequency power source is powered from a source of 50 or 60 Hertz power. The interconnection cord is connected to the high-frequency output of high-frequency power source. The high-frequency luminaires are mounted in the desired locations under the cabinets or display case shelves. The interconnecting cord is then routed to each of the high-frequency luminaires and placed over the input terminals. The protective cover is then forced over the interconnecting cord in the area of the input terminals forcing the input terminals to pierce and displace the insulation of the cord and make contact with the conductors within the interconnecting cord.

Abstract: An edge connectable lighting fixture assembly has a lighting fixture housing for housing a light source and components for supporting and electrifying the light source including wiring. The housing has at least one laterally extending edge portion and a connecting structure extending along at least a portion of the length of the edge portion with a wire passageway passing through the connecting structure. An edge connector arm has at least one terminal end and a connecting structure formed on the terminal end of the arm which mechanically connects with the connecting structure formed along the edge portion of the housing so that the housing can be mechanically connected at its edge to the terminal end of the edge connector arm.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a fluorescent elongated light fixture having a plurality of elongated light reflectors and each end of the light reflectors attached to socket mount/wire raceway arms attached to ends of ballast channel assembly and sockets for a plurality of fluorescent, elongated light tubes mounted on socket mount/wire raceway arms at each end of the longitudinal light reflectors on the concave side, and a plurality of fluorescent light tubes inserted into the fluorescent light tube sockets on the concave side of the light reflectors and one ballast in the ballast channel, and the reflectors having a cross section of a parabola and rim edges bent outward on each edge of the reflectors, and the rim edges of the reflectors overlapping the adjacent rim on assembly of the light fixture.

Abstract: A thin profile task light includes a housing having a longitudinally extending and downwardly opening window, an elongated lighting element located within the housing and including electrical connectors located at opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of electrical power sockets shaped to receive the opposite ends of the lighting element therein. The task light also includes a reflector located between the lighting element and the housing, a lens covering the window of the housing, and a power supply assembly that includes an electrical switch controlling the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, a ballast regulating the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, and a circuit board, wherein the electrical switch in the ballast mounted on the circuit board. The task light has an overall thickness of within the range of from about 0.5 inches to about 1.0 inches.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting fixture that provides easy lamp replacement and blocks the view of the back wiring.

Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp package is devised to have the same appearance and dimensions as a conventional incandescent light bulb. The compact fluorescent lamp package includes a base, a fluorescent lamp, a ballast circuit contained entirely in the base, and a diffuser cover.

Abstract: A light string includes light bulbs, an oval core having two power cord holes respectively defined to receive therein two secondary power cords, wire holes each defined to receive one of two wires extending from two adjacent light bulbs, apertures each defined between two wire holes, light bulb holes radially defined in the oval core to respectively receive therein one of the light bulbs and a circular cutout defined in a central portion of the oval core to allow extension of connection wires, each connection wire being connected between two wires from two alternately located light bulbs in the oval core and intersected with one another in one of the apertures, and a protrusion integrally formed on a side of the oval core and having a primary power cord hole defined to receive therein a primary power cord.

Abstract: Disclose is a master-satellite assembly for retrofitting a first existing recessed strip light fixture and a second existing recessed strip light fixture in a grid ceiling, where the existing fixtures are arranged end to end and are separated by a T-bar support member. The assembly has a master retrofit fixture, a satellite retrofit fixture and a wire cover bracket. The master retrofit fixture is received within the first existing recessed strip fixture and the satellite retrofit fixture is received within the second existing recessed strip fixture with wiring running under the T-bar support. The wire cover bracket extends from the master retrofit fixture, under the T-bar support member, and to the satellite retrofit fixture in order to cover the wiring. Also disclosed is a method of retrofitting utilizing the master-satellite assembly, and a retrofit reflector configuration utilizing hanger tabs extending from the ends of the retrofit reflector.

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: A gas discharge lamp base (1) with a starting device has a carrier part (16) for electronic components (23 through 30) of the starting device. The carrier part (16) has a top side and a bottom side. Only high voltage-carrying components (23 through 26) of the starting device are arranged on the one side of the carrier part (16), and only low voltage-carrying components (27 through 30) of the starting device are arranged on the other side (low voltage side) of the carrier part (16).

Abstract: A leadless ballast and a mounting assembly therefor comprises a ballast housing having a length and a width, and including a top face, a bottom face, left and right side faces, and first and second end faces. The first end face has a plurality of male electrical connectors extending outwardly therefrom with the electrical connectors being electrically coupled to a conventional-ballast component within the ballast housing. The ballast housing is receive in a mounting bracket configured for complementary engagement with the ballast housing. The mounting bracket has a width and length approximately equal to the length and width of the ballast housing. The mounting bracket includes left and right side walls and a front wall which are contiguous and normal to the base. The front wall includes a plurality of female sockets adapted for mated engagement with the male connectors which terminate in jacks extending through the front walls.

Abstract: A system for directing light from a luminaire. The system for directing light from a luminaire, according to the present invention, includes a source of light. A first reflecting device is installed in the luminaire for reflecting light from the source of light and directing substantially indirect lighting from the luminaire. The first reflecting device is formed with an opening. The opening allows unreflected light to pass through the first reflecting device to a second reflecting device mounted in the luminaire. The first reflecting device includes a window mountable in the opening for diffusing light. The first reflecting device also includes a lens. The second reflecting device is a multiple surface reflector assembly for directing a combination of direct lighting and luminous lighting from the luminaire through and along a fascia that is engageable with the luminaire.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a lamp tube having a back-bend electrode section, a lamp support structure supporting the lamp tube, and a pair of electrical contacts. The contacts include a contact member and a contact clip configured to snap into electrical connection with each other upon forceful engagement of the contact member with the contact clip against a spring force of the contact clip. One of the contacts is electrically connected with the electrode section of the lamp tube. That contact is supported by the lamp support structure in a load bearing relationship separate from the lamp tube so as to transmit the spring force from the contact clip to the support structure separately from the lamp tube upon forceful engagement of the contact member with the contact clip. This helps to avoid breakage of the lamp tube.

Abstract: A light casing includes a top part and two side parts which are snapped to two ends of the top part. Each of the two side parts has a groove defined in an outer periphery thereof so that two rails are engaged with the two grooves. A mediate member is connected between the two side parts and two end plates are respectively connected to the two ends of the top part and the two side parts. Lamps are connected between the two end plates and located in the mediate member. Two light casings are able to be connected with each other by using a connection block engaged with two respective grooves of the two light casing.

Abstract: A multi-lamp fluorescent light fixture which includes provision for mounting a linear fluorescent lamp on each of its for sides. A single ballast, contained inside the fixture reflector housing, is rated to start and supply four lamps and is wired for connection to up to four sets of bracket-mounted lamp sockets. The light fixture may be mounted in any of three orthogonal illumination directions using one to four installed lamps. A single invention light fixture can replace at least five presently available individual light fixtures, and provides new field installation options for contractors and customers.

Abstract: A lighting fixture in which a subhousing for a ballast circuit is disposed between two spaced portions of a bottom plate and a top plate. Sockets are connected to the respective ends of the plates for receiving at least one bulb.

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 lighting fixture in which a housing defines a center channel, and at least one side channel extending to a side of the center channel and parallel to the center channel. A ballast is disposed in the center channel, and two sockets are connected to the respective ends of each side channel to form an assembly the height of which is less than the combined height of the socket and the ballast. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure; and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims under 37CFR 1.

Abstract: A low-profile light fixture for use in recreational vehicles includes an elongated housing extending along the length of the light fixture, at least one elongated lighting element having at least one electrical connector, and at least one electrical power socket shaped to electrically connect with the electrical connector to supply electrical power to the lighting element. The light fixture also includes an elongated ballast cover extending along the light fixture adjacent the lighting element, and having a raised portion defining a channel between the housing and the ballast cover. The channel is adapted to receive wiring associated with the light fixture therein. The ballast cover further having at least one reflector portion extending between the housing the lighting element. The electrical power sockets of the light fixture are configured to such that the lighting element extends further away from the housing than the raised portion of the ballast cover.

Abstract: A thin profile task light includes a housing having a longitudinally extending and downwardly opening window, an elongated lighting element located within the housing and including electrical connectors located at opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of electrical power sockets shaped to receive the opposite ends of the lighting element therein. The task light also includes a reflector located between the lighting element and the housing, a lens covering the window of the housing, and a power supply assembly that includes an electrical switch controlling the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, a ballast regulating the supply of electrical power to the lighting element, and a circuit board, wherein the electrical switch in the ballast mounted on the circuit board. The task light has an overall thickness of within the range of from about 0.5 inches to about 1.0 inches.

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: A luminaire assembly (10) using a double-ended, unshielded high intensity discharge (HID) light source (100). In one aspect, the assembly (10) includes a light source mount (22) adapted to manually, without tools, mount and remove the HID light source (100). The light source mount (22) can optionally include structure (106L and R, 134L and R) to automatically position the light source (100) in a desired orientation. In another aspect, the assembly (10) includes a connection (104L and R, 304L and R, 306L and R) adapted to manually, without tools, connect the light source (100) to electrical power, the connection (104L and R, 304L and R, 306L and R) can be configured to have no electrically conducting surfaces directly exposed or accessible to human fingers and can be configured to be positioned relatively away from the light source (100).

Abstract: An overhead light fixture including a housing with top and bottom walls and sidewalls forming a substantially enclosed space, power-related components and a lamp-mounting socket. The housing is in two pieces—a top member forming the top wall and downwardly-extending sidewall portions and a bottom member forming the bottom wall and upwardly-extending sidewall portions to complete the sidewalls. The top-member sidewall portions preferably form endwalls terminating in flanges engaged with the bottom wall. Preferably, the top member includes a central top-wall portion and lateral top-wall portions below and on opposite sides of the central portion. The lateral top-wall portions have side flanges engaging the sidewall portions of the bottom member. The top and bottom members are preferably bent sheet metal.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a fluorescent light fixture having longitudinal light reflectors and each end of the light reflectors attached to socket mount/wire raceway arms attached to ends of ballast channel assembly and sockets for fluorescent light tubes mounted on socket mount/wire raceway arms at each end of the longitudinal light reflectors on the concave side, and fluorescent light tubes inserted into fluorescent light tube sockets on the concave side of the light reflectors. The geometry of the cross section parabola of the reflectors is identified.

Abstract: An electronically combined fluorescent light structure including two connecting seats with respective light tube sockets and terminals disposed at the front and the rear end of the connecting seats, an electronic starting circuit mounted inside the connecting seat, and a hollow reflecting plate inserted at the upper aspect of the two connecting seats to enable the connection among the electronic circuits by a guide wire disposed through the hollow reflecting plate. After the respective connections with the light tube sockets and the terminals, a fluorescent light unit is comprised. The terminals on the two sides of the fluorescent light unit are inserted into the traditional fluorescent light seat thereby achieving the function of turning on the light by electronic starting.

Abstract: A method for attaching a cable to a fluorescent tube is provided which is capable of making narrow a width of a plaque edge portion by saving a redundant space in a connected portion in which a fluorescent tube is connected to cables, of improving reliability by enhancing mechanical strength at the connected portion and of reducing counts of components required to reinforce the connected portion and the number of processes necessary for assembly. Each of a pair of cables for supplying power to the fluorescent tube is connected to each of ends of the fluorescent tube. The connected portion in which an end of the fluorescent tube is connected to the cable is molded with a resin to form a resin-molded portion. A holding member fabricated by an injection molding machine is attached to the connected portion. A reflector used to reflect light emitted from the fluorescent tube is integrally attached.

Abstract: A flat reflector lamp for fluorescent bulbs is described. The lamp has a self-supporting reflector with an enclosed hollow portion for mounting an electronic ballast. Electrical sockets on a pair of lamp end plates function as mounts for fluorescent lamps. A circuit board mounted on guide strips within the enclosed hollow portion of the lamp has spring contacts in electrical contact with at least one of the electrical sockets.

Abstract: A method for attaching a cable to a fluorescent tube is provided which is capable of making narrow a width of a plaque edge portion by saving a redundant space in a connected portion in which a fluorescent tube is connected to cables, of improving reliability by enhancing mechanical strength at the connected portion and of reducing counts of components required to reinforce the connected portion and the number of processes necessary for assembly.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp assembly that has a planar configuration with an open area defined within the lamp tube. A low profile, integral common housing encloses a ballast and a portion of the lamp structure within the open area of the lamp tube. The housing mechanically secures the lamp tube and contains an electrical connector allow the lamp electronics to plug into an electrical main. The electronics and the lamp are contained in a common structure so they can be used, handled, and discarded as a single unit.

Abstract: A low-profile light fixture for use in recreational vehicles includes an elongated housing extending along the length of the light fixture, at least one elongated lighting element having at least one electrical connector, and at least one electrical power socket shaped to electrically connect with the electrical connector to supply electrical power to the lighting element. The light fixture also includes an elongated ballast cover extending along the light fixture adjacent the lighting element, and having a raised portion defining a channel between the housing and the ballast cover. The channel is adapted to receive wiring associated with the light fixture therein. The ballast cover further having at least one reflector portion extending between the housing the lighting element. The electrical power sockets of the light fixture are configured to such that the lighting element extends further away from the housing than the raised portion of the ballast cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection device for contacting conductor wires of a plurality of electrical conductors (12), running in a strip-like manner, of a conductor wire combination, with the conductor wires of electrical connection lines of an electrical consuming unit, in particular a light of a lighting strip system, whereby the connection device (13) has a coupling part to (13a) and a counter-coupling element (13b) having contact elements (16) which upon plugging together of the counter-coupling element (13b) with the coupling parts (13a) each make a current connection to associated conductor wires, whereby the contact elements (16) are arranged in two rows (R1, R2) extending transversely to the conductor wires and there is associated with one row (R1) a contact position selection device (25a) for displacing at least one contact element (16) between at least two neighbouring contact positions.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly (100) having an electrical component module (110) which may be mounted to the fixture housing (120) without tools and without requiring additional hardware or space upon the electrical component module (110). The electrical component module (110) is capable of being held in a substantially stationary position by at least one bracket (255), at least one stop (270), and a releasable catch (265).

Abstract: A lighting fixture mounting device comprises a U shape channel having a bottom plate, side walls, extruding portions extruding sideward from both sides of the bottom plate and a wiring hole bored through the bottom plate. The lighting fixture is attached to the extruding portions, a wiring of the lighting fixture passes through the wiring hole and inside of the U shape channel to be connected to an external electric source, and the side walls are fixed to an object to which the lighting fixture is to be fixed. A lamp protecting device for a lighting fixture embedded in a built-in hole formed in a ceiling and having a flange formed on a lower end of a case of the lighting fixture and exposed out of the ceiling, comprises a guard fixing attachment made of a rectangular plate having a cutout through which the case can be passed through and outer ends folded to form steps corresponding to the thickness of the flange, and a guard made of circular members and rod like members connecting the circular members.

Abstract: Wireway enclosures are provided for use with lighting systems, particularly display lighting systems. The wireway enclosures are dimensioned to enclose luminaire wiring and preferably other types of wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. Wireway enclosures include preferably extruded first and second longitudinal portions hinged together to allow access to the inside of the enclosure. Wiring between adjacent luminaires can run conveniently and inconspicuously through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures.

Abstract: An under cabinet halogen light fixture with an internal wire raceway includes a housing having a base and a removable cover, which when mated, define a hollow interior. The light fixture also includes at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing. Adjacent each lamp assembly there is a corresponding bezel assembly mounted in a respective aperture formed in the cover. A wall member located in the base defines at least one internal wire raceway in the interior of the housing, which routes electrical wires to each lamp assembly from an external wire raceway, or from a hole in the base of the housing where the electrical wires enter the housing. If needed, the hole in the base of the housing is created by removing a punch out portion from the base. To mate the internal wire raceway with an external wire raceway, a breakaway portion formed in the housing adjacent the internal wire raceway is removed from the housing to create a passageway that is shaped to receive the external wire raceway.

Abstract: An electronically combined fluorescent light structure mainly has two connecting seats with respective light tube sockets and terminals disposed at the front and the rear end of the connecting seats, an electronic starting circuit is mounted inside the connecting seat, a hollow reflecting plate is inserted at the upper aspect of the two connecting seats to enable the connection among the electronic circuits by a guide wire disposed through the hollow reflecting plate, after the further respective connections with the light tube sockets and the terminals, a fluorescent light unit is comprised; the terminals on the two sides of the said fluorescent light unit are inserted to the traditional fluorescent light seat thereby to achieve the function of turning on the light by electronic starting.

Abstract: A luminaire for ceilings, which permits improved packing density for warehousing and shipping. The reflector of the luminaire is designed to permit it to be shipped in a flattened or nested state. This increases the packing density and eliminates shipping and warehousing boxes whose volume is 95% air. An assembled luminaire comprises three or four parts: the reflector, a ballasted-socket, a lamp, and an optional diffuser or lens. The reflector, ballasted-socket, lamp, and optional lens are either shipped separately in bulk packs or shipped in kits containing the one or more sets of components to build the luminaire. When the luminaires are installed at the job site, a ballasted-socket is inserted into a mounting aperture in the reflector; a lamp is inserted into the ballasted-socket; the ballasted-socket is connected to a power source, and the assembly is placed into the ceiling opening.

Abstract: An elongate light source (1) having at least one elongate lamp (3) with two ends, which has a light-guiding element (2; 4; 5) at at least one end.

Abstract: A lighting strip system, including a carrier rail (3), which bounds a hollow space, to be mounted on a wall or ceiling, a plurality of electrical wires (12) running longitudinally in the hollow space, for the delivery of supply voltage and, if applicable, control signals. The lighting strip system also includes a plurality of coupling parts (13a) arranged in the hollow space with spacing in the longitudinal direction of the carrier rail (3). The coupling parts are electrically connected with the wires (12). A plurality of elongate lights (A1, A2, A3 . . . ) can be mounted one after another on the carrier rail in longitudinal direction. Electrical counter-coupling parts (13b) are provided on the lights (A1, A2, A3 . . . ) which when placed on the carrier rail (3) enter into the hollow space and make electrical plug contact with corresponding coupling parts (13a).

Abstract: A reduced emissions work light includes a bulb with an elongated bulb tube. A handle is provided adjacent the bulb, and is adapted for being gripped by a user to manipulate the work light. An emissions containment housing is located within the handle. A ballast is located within the housing, and is operatively connected to the bulb. An emissions filter is located within the housing, and is operatively connected to the ballast. The filter and housing cooperate to reduce emissions generated by the work light.

Abstract: A hand held light apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a handle portion, a central portion, and a cap portion for mounting a lamp. An electric circuit, preferably located in the central portion, connects the lamp with a power source, preferably batteries in the handle portion, to activate the lamp in different selectable modes. The modes include at least a continuous on mode and an intermittent flashing mode. The apparatus is arranged to allow a member in an audience to show his or her appreciation of a performance by raising the apparatus and activating it in one or its operational modes. With its different operational modes, the apparatus also functions as an emergency signal indicator, and further can be made to serve in the way of a conventional flashlight.