Abstract: A flat type fluorescent lamp can include supporters between a first substrate and a light-scattering means. The flat type fluorescent lamp can also include first and second substrates, a light-emitting layer disposed between the first and second substrates, a plurality of supporters selectively arranged on the first substrate, and a light-scattering layer placed above the plurality of supporters, wherein the light-scattering layer is spaced a distance from the first substrate.

Abstract: A scanner includes a light source, a reflect piece, a lens, and a sensor. The light source generates light. The reflective piece includes one protrusion for reflecting the light from the light source. The lens transmits the light from the light source and the reflect piece. The sensor detects the light from the lens.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for illuminating side surfaces of objects or equipment including, for example, vehicles including boats, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps or stairs, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper member. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse.

Abstract: A lighting device is described with an optical waveguide plate that has a light emission surface and a plurality of channels each with at least one substantially linear light source. The device is suitable in particular for use as a backlight a liquid crystal display, such as an LCD picture screen, or for use as a planar light source. The channels are provided with a reflecting first layer at their upper sides facing the light emission surface. The coupling of light into the optical waveguide plate takes place through side walls of the channels.

Abstract: A light fixture that includes a lens, a latch member, and a housing is provided. The light fixture includes an open top and a pair of generally parallel walls extending adjacent to the open top. The lens includes a pair of generally parallel side edges that include a leg on the lower portion of the side edge and a rib on the upper portion of the side edge above the leg. The latch member has a general L-shape, and includes legs for attaching and detaching the lens to the housing. The housing includes longitudinal grooves for receiving the latch member and lens. When the latch member is in the closed position, one leg of the latch member overlies the lens and a rib member on the lens is received by a recess in the latch member.

Abstract: A high intensity lighting device (2) is provided. The lighting device has a linear light source (4), a reflective member (6), and a translucent region (14). The linear light source and reflective member typically share a common axis. The reflective member, which can take many shapes, causes light which would normally be absorbed or propagated within a light housing (8) to converge on the translucent region. The translucent region having a longitudinal axis coincident to the common axis focuses rays of light to an intended area. If desired, a lens (44) may also be used to collimate the light such as a cylindrical lens or one or more prisms (50) for example.

Abstract: Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for providing illumination to an object or surface. In one illustrative embodiment, the light apparatus is used to help improve the visibility of a vehicle by providing illumination to at least part of the vehicle. In other illustrative embodiments, the light apparatus may be used to provide illumination for other objects or equipment including, for example, docks, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse. In other illustrative embodiments, the lighting apparatus may be used to increase the visual appeal of an object or surface, such as a wall, a toy, an appliance or any other object, as desired.

Abstract: A light fixture for mounting small diameter fluorescent lamps (e.g., T5 lamps) into lamp holders designed for large diameter lamps. The fixture comprises at least one outer tube which is at least partially transparent, a reflector surface within the tube, and tracks for holding a circuit board. Adapters at each end of the tubular fixture contain sockets for mounting a small diameter fluorescent bulb within the fixture, and pins for mounting the light fixture into conventional lamp holders.

Abstract: Lighting fixtures for illuminating vertical surfaces of predetermined dimensions such as billboards or similar signs, the invention in several embodiments takes the form of primary reflector structures capable of directing light from a light source disposed within each of said fixtures either directly to the vertical surface or to refractive structures located on the fixtures for redirection of light to the vertical surface for even illumination of said surface with minimal light pollution from “spill” light. The primary reflector structures of the invention are curvilinear in conformation and extend from above a light source to a location between the source and the vertical surface, the reflector structures being smoothly contoured or formed into a plurality of reflective segments.

Abstract: The present invention includes an illuminated sign display assembly comprising: a transparent panel having two oppositely facing planar surfaces separated by a surface forming a linear edge between said oppositely faced surfaces, one of said oppositely facing surfaces adapted to support a sign; a light source on or adjacent to said linear edge for transmitting light between said opposite facing surfaces; characterised in that at least one of said oppositely facing surfaces has applied thereon at least one single continuous line forming a matrix extending substantially over the entire surface of said at least one of said oppositely facing surfaces. The applicants have found that the sign display assembly of the present invention enables even distribution of transmitted light and effectively illuminates the entire panel even at distances remote from the light source.

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: A waterproof lighting device includes a tubular transparent casing, a lamp circuit, and first and second end caps mounted to opposite open ends of the casing so as to close the opposite open ends of the casing. The lamp circuit includes a lamp board mounted on a curved base plate, a receiving space defined between the lamp board and the base plate, a light emitting member mounted on the lamp board, a ballast disposed in the receiving space and connected electrically to the light emitting member, and a power cord having one end coupled electrically to the lamp board, and an opposite end extending through the first end cap and terminated by a power plug.

Abstract: An illuminated device comprises a light source and an illumination plate, having a first face and a second face, separated by edges, and a diffusion cover, having an inner surface. The diffusion cover overlies the illumination plate and is shaped to form an enclosure defined by the inner surface and the first face. The light source delivers light into the illumination plate via the edges. The light undergoes scattering or primary diffusion within the plate, before emerging from the first face at shallow angles, into the enclosure. A reflective layer prevents light emerging from the second face. Within the enclosure, the light undergoes secondary diffusion to provide uniform illumination of the cover and a colour, graphic or message superposed thereon.

Abstract: A lighting structure is removably attached to the pole of a patio umbrella. The lighting structure has a battery housing, a hollow support having a first end attached to the battery housing, a light bulb removably attached to the second end of the hollow support, wiring extending through the hollow support and having a first end positioned in the battery housing and a second end coupled to the light bulb, and a collar for removably attaching the battery housing to the pole.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes at least one lamp for generating light, a reflecting layer, and a conductive supporting member. The reflective layer reflects a part of the light traveling in a first direction toward a second direction opposite to the first direction. The conductive supporting member includes a supporting sheet for supporting the reflecting layer and a plurality of penetrating holes formed in the supporting sheet. The penetrating holes reduce the overlapping area between the lamp and the supporting sheet. The reflective layer and the conductive supporting member are disposed on a rear side of the lamp.

Abstract: A hand-held fluorescent lamp assembly powered by typical line supply of 120 VAC, 60 Hz via an attached power cord and employing multiple commonly available fluorescent lamps. The assembly includes switches to independently control the multiple fluorescent lamps. The assembly includes lightweight solid state power regulation components. The power regulation circuit employs a self-oscillating circuit that is approximately matched in frequency of oscillation to the natural frequency of the fluorescent lamp load to automatically ignite the fluorescent lamps. The power regulation circuit includes circuit elements to automatically protect the ballast circuit and lamps from overdrawing in the run state and from abnormal load conditions.

Abstract: An illuminated garment holder includes at least one support member having a free end which is adapted to be secured to a wall or ceiling. The opposite end includes a connecting joint on which an elongated light fixture is rotatably mounted in a generally horizontal position. The light fixture includes a fluorescent bulb or the like, and a translucent lens through which light from the bulb is transmitted to the exterior of the fixture. The fixture can be rotated to any of the number of positions and locked in place to direct the light as desired. The fixture is dimensioned to support clothing hangers for garment displays.

Abstract: A light guide system including a light guide board assembly and a removable lighting module for providing display light to posters, display articles, or signs is disclosed. The light guide board assembly comprises pre-laminated opaque layer as reflector, semi-transparent layer as diffuser, and a layer of acrylic adhesive as intermediate for better light guide and brighter illumination. The removable lighting module includes control unit and light source unit that can be disposed flexibly on different sizes of light guide board assembly for system illumination.

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanning device including a lamp, an object, and a transparency (or a reflector). The present invention changes the optical path by varying the shape of tube wall of lamp, the transparency or the reflector to compensate the light in the boundary regions of the lamp. Moreover, the present invention is capable of reducing the dimension of the scanning device.

Abstract: A light source arrangement includes an electric input adapter for electrically connecting with a power source and a light head including a supporting frame and a luminary unit. The supporting frame has a dissipating end and a peripheral surface provided thereon. The luminary unit includes a circuit board provided on the peripheral surface of the supporting frame and electrically connected with the electric input adapter, and at least a luminary element, having two terminal electrodes, which is supported by the supporting frame and electrically connected to the circuit board for emitting light when the terminal electrodes are electrified. Therefore, the heat generated by the luminary element directly dissipates at the dissipating end of the supporting frame so as to prevent the light head from overheating.

Abstract: A luminaire has a brightness reduction cover element below and in proximity to the active light source of the luminaire to simulate a larger light source having a lower surface brightness which is exposed through the luminaire's down light opening. For example, where the luminaire has a high output T5 lamp, the brightness reduction cover element can be in the form of a substantially semi-cylindrical opal diffuser cover strip sized to simulate a T8 or T12 lamp. An opal diffuser cover strip having two side-by-side arcuate portions joined at opaque interior edges can be positioned under two side-by-side T5 lamps to simulate side-by-side T8 or T12 lamps.

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 warning light device for attaching onto various objects includes a longitudinal housing having a longitudinal groove formed in the upper portion and formed between a pair of blades, and a light tube detachably received in the longitudinal groove of the longitudinal housing. The blades of the longitudinal housing may be engaged with the light tube for detachably receiving the light tube in the longitudinal groove of the longitudinal housing, and for allowing the light tube to be easily replaced with the other ones.

Abstract: Flexible rod light device and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The device comprises an inner layer including a plurality of equally spaced apart dents on a top groove; a string of LED lamps comprising a plurality of series connected units each including a LED lamp, two bent conductor sections with the LED lamp therein received, and a resistor; a pair of main wires parallel disposed in the inner layer proximate sides; and a jacket wrapped up the inner layer and the string of LED lamps. All LED lamps are secured and have the same orientation for achieving an increased illumination.

Abstract: An illuminating device mainly includes a tube-like lamp disposed in a main body. The tube-like lamp has two terminal portions adapted for electrically connecting to a power source and a bending portion between the terminal portions. The main body is provided with a support having two hooked portions configured to support the tube-like lamp. The present invention further provides another tube-like lamp characterized by having a buffer part securely attached on the bending portion for lessening or absorbing the shock of an impact on the tube-like lamp. The support may has a gap between the hooked portions such that the tube-like lamp fit with sufficient tightness into the gap between the hooked portions thereby immobilizing the tube-like lamp more efficiently and absorbing the shock.

Abstract: The present invention provides several embodiments of an elongate hollow tubular or solid rod lighting device including a plurality of LEDs therewith and appropriate electrical componentry, and serving as a direct replacement for a conventional fluorescent light tube in a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture. The present lighting device includes appropriate connector pins extending from each end thereof, enabling the device to be installed in a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture with no modification to the fixture. The light may include appropriate electrical componentry such as a step-down transformer to provide the required voltage for the LEDs, either integrally within the light, incorporated in an end cap thereof, or installed separately therefrom in the fixture, as desired. The light may be colored or tinted as desired by the use of LEDs providing the desired color output, and/or by installing a tinted sleeve over the tube or rod as desired.

Abstract: A double lamp utility light includes a vertically split light housing formed in two halves with an elongated upper light portion extending from a hollow lower handle portion. An electrical outlet is provided in a bottom surface of the handle. A pair of switches on the handle control respective ones of a pair of twin bulb fluorescent lamp assemblies. A lens assembly is releasably attached to the housing and can be removed and installed without tools for changing the lamp assemblies.

Abstract: A lighting fixture which includes an elongate modular lineal section fabricated of an extruded high-strencth metal alloy. The extrusion comprises an elongate generally flat base integrally joined at a pair of opposed lingitudinal edges thereof to upwardly extending sidewalls. The sidewalls are formed at opposed respective upper edge portions thereof with channel-like upwardly opening grooves for matingly receiving therewithin laterally spaced elongate free edge portions of a lens of a high strength plastics composition. The lens bridges opposed sidewalls of the extruded metal base to complete a lighting fixture housing section or module open at each end. Configured for matingly engaging and for positive attachment to each end of the housing section is a skeletal bridge-like end plate formed with through framed openings.

Abstract: A luminaire having a tube-shaped gas discharge lamp (1) contains at least one concavely curved reflector (2) arranged—seen from the region to be illuminated—neighboring the lamp (1), and at least one partially light permeable diffusor (3) arranged—likewise seen from the region to be illuminated—neighboring the lamp (1) but before the reflector (2). The diffusor (3) and the reflector (2) bound next to the lamp (1) at least one light entry surface and run together at their ends away from the lamp (1) such that they enclose at least one light chamber (4), the ratio between the width (a) of a light chamber and the height (b) of a light entry surface being at least 4:1. Further, there may be provided means for the attainment for a uniform light density over the width of the reflector.

Abstract: A backlight device includes a plurality of fluorescent lamps arranged parallel with each other along a first direction, first and second lamp fixing assemblies arranged facing each other along a second direction, the first and second lamp fixing assemblies having a plurality of at least once bent grooves to receive both ends of the fluorescent lamps, a plurality of lamp holders disposed within the grooves to affix both ends of each of the plurality of fluorescent lamps to the grooves, and first and second conductive layers disposed at the first and second lamp fixing assemblies to supply a voltage to the fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: An illumination device mainly comprises a front housing, a rear housing, an illumination set and a light-unification lamp shield. A front lamp holder and a rear lamp holder are disposed on a top edge of the front housing and the rear housing respectively, and a white-ray fluorescent tube is connected to the rear end of the illumination set, which is located between the front housing and the rear housing. The fluorescent tube in the illumination set is extendedly buried between the front lamp holder and the rear lamp holder for emanating light onto a screen of the game machine without reflection.

Abstract: A light source mechanism for an imaging apparatus comprises at least a point light source and a light shield. The point light source located at one end of the light shield is used for providing illumination to the imaging apparatus during a scanning process. The light shield is a hollow pipe structure and further includes a long slot lying along an axial longitudinal direction thereof for allowing lights to leave the light shield. An inner surface of the light shield is made as a diffusion surface for evenly diffusing lights inside the light shield, by which a homogeneous line light source for the scanning process is formed at the long slot of the light shield.

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: The present invention relates to a multi-color pipe-type lamp, which includes an inner tube and an outer transparent tube. The characteristic of this invention is to provide several middle tubes between the inner tube and the outer tube. The middle tube can be the same color of different color as desired and can be arranged in order or in disorder. As the lamp is lightened, it obtains multi-color due to the colorful middle tube that increases the decorative effect. Various decorations can be obtained according the invention.

Abstract: Illumination arrangement (2), profiled bodies (5) of a light permeable material being formed in a base body (4), which profiled bodies are spaced apart from one another by means of recesses (6). To each profiled body there is applied a luminous means (7) which emits light into the corresponding profiled body. The light is directed internally by the profiled body (5) to an emission surface of the base body (4) in such a manner that it emerges there within a maximum emission angle range, to avoid dazzling an observer. As luminous means (7) a flat fluorescent lamp can in particular be employed.

Abstract: A linear light emitting diode (LED) light including electrical-to-optical converters (EOs) on circuit boards in end housings to couple photons into ends of an acrylic rod. Photons from the electrical-to-optical converters radiate from the acrylic rod to light the space around the linear LED light.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an attachment for a light fixture. More specifically, the present invention is directed toward an attachment for retaining one or more lenses in position for use with light fixtures that have a housing in which the light source is recessed. The lenses may be, for example, colorless transparent lenses, colored transparent lenses, colorless translucent lenses, colored translucent lenses, louvered grates, and diffusing grids. Further, the lenses may be made out of any material that is known in the art or has yet to be developed, but are preferably made of a rigid material such as plastic. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises generally an attachment body and an attachment insert. The attachment body comprises an inner sleeve, a means for retaining the inner sleeve on a recessed housing, an upper eave connected to the inner sleeve, a recessed cavity in the upper eave, and a means for securing the attachment insert to the attachment body.

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 decorative light has an inflatable body, and a foldable tube light mounted inside the body. The tube light is connected to and extends between a base and a top cap that are mounted inside the body. The decorative light includes an inflatable plastic membrane, and an inflation opening with a stopper is defined in the body. A hook is mounted on the body to suspend the decorative light in place. When the decorative light is large, the tube light may extend through an eyehook inside the body and attach to the base and the top, with each being mounted inside the same end of the body.

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: Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.

Abstract: A light fixture extender adapted to be interposed a base and a diffuser of a light fixture. The light fixture extender includes a first coupling region adapted to removably couple the extender with the base of the light fixture and a second coupling region adapted to removably couple the extender with the diffuser of the light fixture. The light fixture extender further includes an extension region extending between the first coupling region and the second coupling region configured to enable an extended-length light bulb to be contained within the diffuser. The extension region may include a plurality of vents.

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 housing and mounting system for a strip lighting device, particularly a lighting device of the kind in which multiple light emitting diode (LED) light sources are arranged at spaced intervals within an elongate tubular housing that is translucent and arranged to diffuse, disperse or scatter the light from the LED light sources. The tubular housing has two longitudinally extending keys integrally formed on the exterior of the tube. The interior of the tube has longitudinally extending formations for supporting mounted LED light sources within the tube.

Abstract: A rectangular frame having side and end and side walls defining a downwardly opening receiving cavity for receipt upwardly therein of a pan having a laterally outwardly turned marginal flanges which overlie corresponding flanges in the frame and has mated mounting bores for receipt of mounting screws. Retains mounted on the opposite ends of the frame releasably engage the pan to hold it in position in the frame during shipping and storage and prior to mounting thereof.

Abstract: A high output lamp softener includes a base and at least one diffuser extending from the base toward an interior of the base and defining a surface configured to encircle a portion of a circumference of a high output lamp.

Abstract: The present invention is a rope light structure, wherein several sets of light bulbs in series connection are disposed inside the hollow area of a transparent inner layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC hereafter), the positive and negative pole terminals of the said several sets of light bulbs are connected in parallel with two core wires on two sides, an inner edge of transparent inner PVC layer is mounted with several arcuations, an outer layer thereof is covered by a transparent outer PVC layer disposed with several arcuations, thereby several arcuations are formed between the inner and the outer layers to define heat sink space for the light bulbs to facilitate the heat dissipation of the light bulbs so as to increase useful life of the light bulbs, to augment the brightness of the rope light so as to make multiple variations of refracting light.

Abstract: A dual-mode indirect light unit designed for easy installation, fitting closely against a vertical wall surface, indirectly illuminates a nearby ceiling region with a uniform wash and also provides a functional task light component while also providing an unusual luminous visual accent effect from a major lower region of the unit. A horizontally oriented fluorescent lamp is located about one-third way down from the top of the shallow vertically-elongated enclosure. The lamp is concealed behind a lamp shield running across the front. A concave upper reflector, offset upwardly from the lamp and extending to the top of the unit, is made with a smooth reflective surface shaped to distribute the upward illumination field from the lamp uniformly as a ceiling wash.

Abstract: A hand-held fluorescent lamp assembly powered by typical line supply of 120 VAC, 60 Hz via an attached power cord and employing multiple commonly available fluorescent lamps. The assembly includes switches to independently control the multiple fluorescent lamps. The assembly includes lightweight solid state power regulation components. The power regulation circuit employs a self-oscillating circuit that is approximately matched in frequency of oscillation to the natural frequency of the fluorescent lamp load to automatically ignite the fluorescent lamps. The power regulation circuit includes circuit elements to automatically protect the ballast circuit and lamps from overdrawing in the run state and from abnormal load conditions.