Abstract: A low loss optic lens cell the cell comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of light sources such as LEDs mounted to a board and capable of being electrically connected to a power source. A lens is attached to the board in a spaced apart relationship thereto. Each lens has a flat portion, least one and preferably a plurality of convex portions, and an aperture defined in each convex portion in a generally collinear arrangement relative to a corresponding LED. A plurality of the cells may be combined into an array, arranged in a housing, and connected to an electric control for operating the cells to form lighted patterns. Low intensity light rays are maximally utilized by refracting the rays back toward the LED axis and high intensity light rays are maximally utilized by allowing them to pass through the aperture without refraction and with little or no optical losses.

Abstract: A elongated handle supports an electronic circuit and battery power source. A light transmissive conical body is secured to the handle and defines a plurality of lens elements for refracting light in an outwardly non-uniform pattern. A plurality of light emitting diodes are energized by the electronic circuit to direct flashing light into conical body.

Abstract: A set of light guide blocks B L 1˜B L 3 provide a tandem arrangement. The light guide block B L 1 is supplied with light from a primary light source L 1. The other primary light sources L 2, L 3 are arranged in recesses formed around distal portions of the light guide blocks B L 1, B L 2, supplying the light guide blocks B L 2, B L 3 with primary light, respectively. Overlap of mutually neighboring light guide blocks gives tang-shaped overlapping portions 17a, 17b, 27a, 27b as well as overlapping bands 17c, 27c, thereby avoiding electrodes at both ends of the primary light sources L 2, L 3 from causing short of brightness. The light guide blocks B L 1˜B L 3 may be in the form of unified single guide plate. Primary light sources L 1˜L 3 may have a shape such that electrode sections of both ends are curved. A compact surface light source device with a large emission area is provided.

Abstract: An artificial floating candle that mimics real burning candles. The floating candle comprises two parts, a floating candle-like device and an electrical circuit that controls the amount of power supplied to each floating candle. The floating candle-like device comprises an incandescent lamp, a lamp housing socket, a candle, a candle base, grommets or O-rings, at least two conductor insulated wires, a multi conductor, a trunk line, a water tight splice, and a candle enclosure. There are three sections that comprise the electrical circuitry of the floating candles: a low voltage supply (AC to DC, high to low voltage conversion), a pulse width modulation programmed micro-controller and a power output section (to control the incandescent lamp voltage to produce flickering flames), and trunk and feeder lines. The floating candles may be used as Christmas lights, at wedding reception halls, amusements parks, or in pools or ponds at evening parties as decoration.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a lens, such as a circular rod carried by a housing. A lamp or light is positioned adjacent the circular rod which has a convex entry portion and a convex exit portion to distribute a wide and intense beam of light to a desired area. Variations of the apparatus allow for distribution of the light in any desired pattern, either downwardly or outwardly, as desired by the particular end use. The apparatus eliminates the need for reflectors to assist in generating the beam, although mirrors may be employed to generate a triple high-intensity beam from a single light source.

Abstract: A lens housing has an axial bore containing a lens system for projecting through the bore the image of an illuminated object which is located beyond one end of the lens housing. The lens housing is surrounded by a lamp housing which contains a plurality of spaced lamps that are operable to direct spaced, parallel, collimated beams of light through an open end of the lamp housing, and toward the object that is to be illuminated. A paraboiloidal or ellipsoidal reflector, which is interposed between the lamp housing and the object, has in one end thereof a relatively large diameter opening which is releasably secured over the open end of the housing, and has in its opposite end a smaller opening registering with, and for accommodating a portion of the object that is to be illuminated. The collimated light beams are directed by the reflector onto the portion of the object at angles of incidence in the range of 40° to in excess of 90°.

Abstract: An indicating light display for a motor vehicle, and in particular a raised stop light in the form of a strip which contains a plurality of light sources, also includes optical processing means for redirecting the light received from the light sources so that it will be propagated in the general emission direction. The display thus consists of a series of light cells, each defining a transition zone between each cell and the next. The optical processing means include, in association with each light source, a first element for distributing the light, in a plane at right angles to the general emission direction, on a second element in the form of an optical plate. This optical plate is divided into zones each associated with one of the cells and formed with projecting striations. Each transition between a zone and the next zone is formed with a transition striation which receive light from both of the two adjacent light sources and redirects this towards the general emission direction.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to obtain a lighting unit for reading marks which makes it possible with accuracy to read a mark carved on a surface of a base whose surface is specular finished. A lighting unit for reading marks in accordance with the invention comprises two light sources 51 and 52 and a light parallel means 6 which makes rays of light emitted from each of the light sources 51 and 52 parallel or generally parallel respectively. Each of the rays of light emitted from the light sources 51 and 52 are made parallel respectively by the light parallel means 6 and irradiated on two areas 18 and 19 of the base 3 and the two areas 18 and 9 face each other across the mark 4 carved on the base 3.

Abstract: The illuminator includes a housing having thereon a transparent work supporting stage overlying an opening formed in the top of the housing. A plurality of light sources in the housing emit an array of spaced, parallel light beams through a like plurality of collimating lenses which collimate each of the beams emitted by the sources. The collimated light beams pass through a light transmissive diffuser which is interposed in the housing between its opening and the collimating lenses, which homogenizes the collimated light beams produced by said lenses. The homogenized light then passes through the housing opening, either directly or via one or more reflective surfaces, onto a workpiece located on the stage. In certain embodiments the collimated light beams pass through a beamsplitter before passage through the diffuser.

Abstract: A light cover is provided for direct attachment to a light bulb of a decorative light. The light cover is made of a flexible material which is dyed to a desired color. The light cover because of its flexible material is adaptable for use with different sized light bulbs. The light cover does not substantially change the diffusion of the light projected, but achieves a desired color change. In a first embodiment, the light cover is cylindrical in shape with an integral cone-shaped cap. In a second embodiment, the cap is eliminated and the light cover is simply cylindrical in shape. The invention in one aspect is a light cover. In another aspect, the invention is a light cover in combination with a standard decorative light. In another aspect, the invention is an artificial Christmas tree of the type having improved decorative lighting.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved signal light. The signal lamp comprising a base and at least one hollow cylindrical light transmitting column attached to the base. A light source in contained in the column wherein the light source comprises: a mounting plate; a globe reflector element attached to the mounting plate; and at least one LED directed toward the reflector element.

Abstract: A marine safety light for maximizing a boat's visibility to other boaters during darkness and inclement weather conditions consisting of a LED array which consists of a plurality of LEDs arranged in a star configuration. The LED array preferably consists of six white LEDs evenly spaced in the horizontal plane and positioned within a fresnel lens such that an even omni-directional distribution of light is emitted. LED array is powered using a power circuit which includes two conventional DC to DC converters which regulate the output voltage, allowing the marine light to operate at a constant brightness for a substantial period of time on a conventional 1.5 volt power source. Further, the power circuit automatically shuts the marine safety light off when sufficient ambient light is available and provides a continuous flashing signal when the power source is low.

Abstract: A dual beacon is provided for mounting on an obstruction such as a tower. The dual beacon is substantially cylindrical with an open cylindrical interior. An upper lens section and a lower lens section is provided and at the inside top of the upper lens section there is a slight, outward and downward taper of about 1.degree.. The upper lens section and the lower lens section are hinged to allow access to the interior where a plate has an upper flashtube assembly and a lower flashtube assembly mounted thereon. The member is hinged to allow easy access to the upper flashtube assembly and to the lower flashtube assembly. The upper lens section and the lower lens section each have a central portion which controls the intensity of the light beam. The peak intensity is in an area of 3.degree. through 5.degree. above a horizontal reference plane and in an area of 1.degree. below such horizontal reference plane greater than 50% of peak intensity is provided.

Abstract: A bent focal line electronic lighting device for use as a signal or illuminator. Light is created by a plurality of light emitting diode elements. An optic contoured to create a plurality of focal points which form a bent or crooked focal line cooperate with the orientation of the light emitting diode elements to project a composite light beam with limited divergence about a first reference plane. The intensity of the projected light beam is maximized through the efficient collection of created light.

Abstract: An illuminating device including a cylindrical main body that is provided with a circularly arranged plurality of LEDs of different colors so as to be used in, for instance, an optical inspection apparatus. The illuminating device further includes a light diffusing element, light-condensing lens and a polarizing element or a prism having polarizing surfaces, which are all installed inside the cylindrical main body. The LED lights are corrected in intensity to be even by the light-diffusing element, pass through the light-condensing lens and further pass through the prism so as to be directed toward a single point and form a superimposed light illuminating an object, thus a CCD camera that is provided in the center of the cylindrical main body can take an image of the object.

Abstract: A light source device formed of two or more light emitting components and a collector optical component or system which collects light that is emitted from light emitting regions of the light emitting components. Light from the light emitting regions is spatially combined along a common optical axis and formed into an output beam. The light source device positions respective light emitting regions of two or more light emitting components at conjugate foci of a light collector component or system, thus providing a spatially combined output beam from the two or more light emitting regions. Thus, the intensity (i.e., brightness) of the combined output beam exceeds that produced by any individual light emitting region. Further, the light source device of the invention enables a much higher intensity, combined output beam to be produced than previously obtainable from conventional, non-laser light sources.

Abstract: A light source arrangement includes at least a lighting cell which includes a cell body having a concave light projecting surface and a semi-spherical reflecting cavity surrounded by the concave light projecting surface, a luminary electronic diode cell having two electric terminals extended therefrom, an electrode supporter mounted on the cell body to support the luminary electronic diode cell positioning within reflecting cavity at a focus point of the concave light projecting surface for emitting light towards the concave light projecting surface upon energized, whereby all the emitting light from the luminary electronic diode cell is accumlatively collected and reflected by the concave light projecting surface to provide high intensity light source.

Abstract: A Multi-Source electronic lighting device for use as a signal or illuminator. Light is created by a plurality light emitting diode elements which are encapsulated in a light transmitting medium. A curved cylindrical lens is contoured to cooperate with the location of the light emitting diode elements to create a composite light beam with a controlled beam pattern which is elongated in a defined plane. The intensity of the projected light beam is maximized through the efficient collection of created light.

Abstract: Light emitting panel assemblies include in one form of the invention a light emitting panel member made of a transparent resiliently deformable elastomeric material that absorbs impact without breakage for use in automotive lighting applications of various types. In another form of the invention, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used with dome switches for switch area lighting or to backlight control buttons/key pads by providing holes or openings in the panel member for the control buttons/key pads. Also, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used as a structural member, and two or more such light emitting panel members may be stacked together and used to light an instrument panel or the like. One or more light sources may be mounted within one or more light transition areas adjacent one or more light input surfaces of the light emitting panel members.

Abstract: An L.E.D. light assembly for traffic arrowboards having an upright oriented lens having a front surface and a rear surface. A plurality of vertical flutes are formed on said rear surface and a plurality of horizontal flutes are formed on said front surface. Each of these flutes have a left edge and a right edge and when the lens is viewed from the front or rear, the respective viewable intersecting left and right edges of the vertical flutes and horizontal flutes define a grid of four-sided light magnifier modules. This grid has a central core portion of light magnifier modules and a surrounding portion of light magnifier modules. Light from the L.E.D.'s positioned behind the central core portion of light magnifier modules produces a spotlight type of beam along the longitudinal axis of the light assembly. The surrounding portion of light magnifier modules produce a divergent light pattern that is greater in the horizontal plane than in the vertical plane.

Abstract: A light emitting device including a base with five planar surface sections formed at five different angles, with a plurality of receiving holes, which are spaced apart, passing through the planar surface sections; light-emitting diode chips mounted at about the center of their respective planar surface sections with a conductive paste such that they emit light in a direction perpendicular to the plane of their respective planar surface sections; terminals inserted into their respective receiving holes, with one end of each terminal being electrically connected to the corresponding LED chip; and a mold case which covers each LED chip.

Abstract: A phantom color light mirror including a mirror, a plurality of colored light sources, and a central control device. The mirror is composed of a transparent sheet having a reflective layer affixed to a rear surface thereof. A plurality of lines of a sufficient width are used to engrave the reflective layer with a graphic design visible from the front side of the transparent sheet. The operation of the colored light sources are controlled by the central control device. The mirror, the light sources and the central control device may be accommodated in a cabinet. A refracting device may further be disposed behind the mirror to provide enhanced visual effects.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp which includes a lamp body having a front opening, a lens coupled to the front opening of the lamp body, a light source disposed within a lamp chamber defined by the lamp body and the lens, and convex and concave fish-eye lens steps arranged in a line direction thereof, wherein because step portions are formed at a boundary of the convex and concave lens steps and the convex lens steps and the concave lens steps are arranged to shift by half a pitch in a column direction thereof, optical images created by the convex and concave lens steps are focused on different points from each other in the front-rear direction of the lens or the lamp, to create an impression of the deep, three dimensional lamp inside.

Abstract: A light emitting display apparatus has pixels arranged in rows to display a predetermined image, each of the pixels being composed of red and green, or blue and yellow light emitting diodes, lenses provided on the pixels, each of the lenses horizontally diffusing lights emitted from the red and green, or blue and yellow light emitting diodes, and vertically diverging the lights, a driver for driving the red and green, or blue and yellow light emitting diodes to be turned on in accordance with predetermined light intensities, thereby representing various colors including a white color. In the light emitting display apparatus, therefore, the displayed image is easy to be recognized, the number of the LEDs and the power consumption are decreased, and the density of pixels is increased.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a lamp assembly which can be utilized in overhead signaling or lighting applications such as in traffic signal lamps or illuminated overhead road signs. The assembly includes a lens that optimizes and redirects light in a desirable direction in order to meet certain regulations. The lens of the present invention is designed to power portions of light emitted from an LED while allowing other portions to pass through the lens unaided. The lens of the present invention works in combination with specific LEDs to efficiently redirect light emitted from the LEDs. The assembly includes a circuit board including a plurality of rows of LEDs and the lens, which has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface of the lens comprises a plurality of rows of horizontal bands with a single band being associated with a row of the LEDs.

Abstract: The present invention takes advantage of the efficiency of high-brightness red, infra-red, or other color LEDs arranged in a single row, the properties inherent to a focusing element such as a cylindrical lens, as well as the advantages of having a straight-edged diaphragm and a light-absorbing enclosure to produce an illumination source for machine-vision systems. The illumination source exhibits multi-directional properties on one side of an imaginary plane defined by the positions of the row of LEDs, the straight-edged diaphragm, and the focusing element, and minimize light cast on the other side of the plane. The present invention provides a compact light line generator which has no shadowing or secondary lines. The present invention also provides a method for measuring the height of a raised surface.

Abstract: A plurality of light emitting diodes are secured coaxially around the lower end of a cylindrical objective lens housing in radially spaced, circular arrays or rings disposed coaxially of the housing. The diodes in each ring are equi-angularly spaced from each other about the axis of the housing; and their light emitting ends overlie a work table so as to direct beams of light obliquely downwardly onto an object supported thereon. The diodes are energizable in generally pie-shaped sectors disposed coaxially of the housing so that arcuate clusters of diodes in a given segment may be illuminated to enable the orientation of the resultant illumination to be varied. The diodes of each ring may have their beam axes inclined at different angles to the axis of the housing so that the inclination of the projected illumination may be varied by selected energization of the rings; and a collimating lens may be secured over the light emitting end of each diode.

Abstract: The Dual Spectrum Illumination System (DSIS) is a modular light source having two independent emitters of optical radiation. A halogen bulb provides a high intensity visible beam. The second source of emissions is a ring of light emitting diodes (LED). The LED ring can be configured to supply area illumination, beam illumination, or a combination of area and beam illumination. The spectrum emitted by the LED is selectable from the wide range of commercially available diodes. The illumination system provides a beam and infrared area lighting using 21 high power, 6 watt, LEDs emitting at 880 nanometers mounted on the ring. Illumination control electronics are provided on a printed circuit assembly to provide the diodes with the correct current and voltage. A second embodiment of the invention is as a direct replacement for aircraft landing lights, mobile vehicle head lights, and any other situation requiring beam illumination.

Abstract: An illuminating device for motor vehicles has a plurality of light sources formed as semiconductor light sources, each of the semiconductor light sources emitting light of only one color and light colors emitted by different semiconductor light sources are different. The semiconductor light sources include several semiconductor light sources which emit light of a same color. The semiconductor light sources are distributed so that the lights emitted by all semiconductor light sources produce a light of a uniform color which exits the illuminating device.

Abstract: A flexible, self-adhesive, lighting system includes a continuous length of flexible, self-adhesive, light emissive material, cuttable into segments of light emissive material, each segment including a plurality of light emitting diodes serving as light emissive devices. The segments are electrically coupled by different shaped couplers, for forming a variety of configurations of light emissive material, and further coupled to a source of power. Each coupler includes at least two electrical conductors for conducting power from one segment of light emissive material to a coupled segment or a source of power. Each of the light emissive devices may be covered by one clear or colored lens. Alternatively, multiple light emissive devices, of the same or different color, may be covered by one lens. Further, steady or intermittent power from a power control unit may be supplied to each light emissive device for providing different lighting sequences and colors.

Abstract: A combination headlamp for a motor vehicle in which at least two headlamps with reflectors are contained in a lamp chamber defined by a capsule like lamp body and a synthetic resin front lens secured to the front opening of the lamp body. The front lens includes protruded portions, substantially circular when viewed from the front and shaped like a dish in cross-section, which are located and sized corresponding to the lamps. The front area of each of the dish-like protruded portions is curved outward, and is fringed with flare regions which expand outward and downward. With such a construction, the cross-sectional secondary moment of the front lens is great, so that the shock resistance of the front lens is high. The surface area of the front lens is also great, so that the heat resistance is improved.

Abstract: A L.E.D. light assembly having a refractive lens having a front surface and a rear surface. A plurality of horizontal rows of pillow lens modules are formed on the rear surface of the refractive lens. The respective edges of the pillow lens modules coincide with adjacent pillow block lens modules to form both vertical and horizontal intersection lines. A plurality of vertically oriented convex or concave flute strips are formed on the front surface of the refractive lens in the front surface of these respective vertical intersection lines. A plurality of L.E.D.'s are mounted on a printed circuit board spaced a predetermined distance behind the rear surface of the refractive lens. There is one L.E.D. for every pillow lens module. Vertical oriented planar strips are formed on the front surface of the refractive lens intermediate each of the vertically oriented convex or concave flute strips.

Abstract: An illuminating device for motor vehicles has a plurality of light sources formed as semiconductor light sources, each of the semiconductor light sources emitting light of only one color and light colors emitted by different semiconductor light sources are different. The semiconductor light sources include several semiconductor light sources which emit light of a same color. The semiconductor light sources are distributed so that the lights emitted by all semiconductor light sources produce a light of a uniform color which exits the illuminating device.

Abstract: Apparatus for color illumination of stages, dance floors, skating rinks and the like. Prismatic plates made of a material transparent to light each have parallel triangular prisms. The prisms have an apex of 60 degrees and light sources emitting different primary color light incident on the opposite sides of the individual prisms result in combined beams of primary colors to be emitted by the individual prisms having a width corresponding to a width of a corresponding prism emitting the combined beam. The prismatic plates can be arranged so that the combined beams of the prisms of one prismatic plate are incident on a second prismatic plate having an independent light source mitting a third primary color incident thereon so that each combined beam emitted by the second prismatic plate prisms has three primary colors.

Abstract: A vehicular marker lamp includes three light-emitting diodes located within a cup-shaped housing having a flat, transparent front wall or lens. Parallel V-shaped ribs in the rear surface of the lens form prisms that serve to horizontally spread the light beams emitted by the diodes. The ribs are angled differently so that the beam from each diode is spread to a different extent. A composite output beam is generated having a desired beam width and intensity. In a preferred arrangement, the width of the output beam is about 30.degree. in the vertical plane and 90.degree. in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An improved display system includes a prism having a pair of light receiving faces which intersect at an apex. The prism has a light emitting face from which light transmitted. The light emitting face of the prism has a series of parallel linear V-shaped grooves with side surfaces which intersect to form a series of parallel linear ridges which disperse rays of light. A display panel is disposed adjacent to the prism and has a rear side with indicia thereon. The indicia can be read from a front side of the display panel, even in bright sunlight, when a pair of light sources are energized. However, when the light sources are not energized, the indicia on the display panel cannot be observed. A divider panel separates the light sources to enable an observer to determine when one of the light sources is burned out. Reflectors direct light from the light sources toward the light receiving faces of the prism.

Abstract: The body structure of a pocket computer includes a fastener mainly an elastic fastening element of a multi-layered construction accommodated in an insertion space located at a front edge of the main body housing. A simplified telephone input jack is constructed in the side wall of the pocket computer main body. The association of the main body and the cover body of the pocket computer is accomplished by a pivotal shaft, which is characterized in that it is provided with a delay swivel device permitting the communication cables linking the main body with the cover body to be less vulnerable to bending caused by the actions of opening and closing the cover body and that it includes indicator lights serving to show the operating status of electronic functions of the computer. The keyboard includes entry keys which are securely coupled with the housing plate of the keyboard by slide keys and slide key mounts.

Abstract: A photographic light comprises a main reflector with a light aperture, which is closed by a diffuser, and light sources, arranged in the photographic light casing and emitting luminous rays that reach the diffuser. A portion of the diffuser is exposed to the luminous rays of at least one second light source which reach the diffuser in addition to the luminous rays of at least one first light source. The additional second light source creates an area of increased light concentration at the diffuser. During the photographic step the photographic light is arranged such that the mat gloss objects to be photographed are positioned in the area of the increased light concentration, thereby generating strong reflections at the mat gloss surfaces, which are easily discernable from the surrounding areas.

Abstract: A lamp includes one or more LED's which illuminate respective portions of a refractive lens element whose incident surface preferably includes portions of hyperboloids which translate the LEDs' emitted rays into substantially parallel beams within the lens element. The lens element's exit surface is preferably an array of facets configured to provide a desired beam spread pattern, allowing precise tailoring of the resultant output beam pattern. The plurality of facets also allows a larger area on the lamp to appear to viewers to be uniformly illuminated, thus providing full target size definition at a decreased cost and with reduced power consumption.

Abstract: An illumination type optical recorded information reading device including a plurality of light emitting elements, a photo detector for detecting optical indication on a media and converting the detected indication to electrical information, a plurality of driving elements for driving the light emitting elements, a driving current detector for detecting a total value of driving currents flowing through the driving elements, and a controller for comparing the total value with a reference value and generating a control signal to the driving elements so as to make a difference between the total value and the reference value constant.

Abstract: This display board consists of the transparent acrylic plastic plates in which surface desired letters or pictures are grooved, and a panel made by fitting together a number of the bricks of transparent acrylic plastic. The light receiving edges of the plate, and the light receiving edge and the light emerging edge of the brick are sandpapered in order to make lights enter and emerge from the edge to maximum extent. The light receiving edges of the plates and bricks are colored with a desired to produce a colored light. When light-bulbs with refractors properly positioned at the light receiving edges of the plate and the brick are turned on, the colored lights withthe same color of the dye coloured the edges will emerge from the grooves cut in the plate and from the emerging edge of the brick. For uniform illuminant intensity of the grooves cut in the plate, the depths of grooves are adjusted to be deeper around the center of the plate than around its periphery.

Abstract: An electrical assembly of low voltage lamps is disclosed wherein the individual low voltage lamps have rigid lamp leads removably insertable into individual ones of a plurality of electrically conductive socket members which are retained in electrical contact with a pair of electrical wires by virtue of the resiliency of the surrounding insulating covering. The socket members are assembled in pairs to the flexible electrical core by being inserted into the cord cover and into engagement with the electrical wires contained therein by forming a portion of the electrical cord into a curve and penetrating the covering in a marginal area of such curved portion so that the straight configured socket leads penetrate the covering in substantial parallel relationship to adjacent wire portions which are linear.

Abstract: A light source device with arrayed light emitting elements includes a base board on which a plurality of the light emitting elements are arranged in an array, a convergent rod lens provided parallel to the array of the light emitting elements, and a reflection casing for holding the convergent lens. The convergent lens and the reflection casing are integrally connected with an air-gap formed parallel to the cnvergent lens. The base board is secured upon being inserted into the air-gap. The convergent lens and reflection casing in the light source device with arrayed light emitting elements can integrally and simultaneously be molded by continuous two-color extrusion molding. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture the light source device with arrayed light emitting elements at lower cost and which can easily be assembly with a reduced number of parts.

Abstract: A sign of character and figure which, in addition to using the AC power supply, is particularly suitable for use with a solar energy means, comprising a solar cell for supplying the electrical energy converted from the solar energy; a battery means for receiving the electrical energy from the solar cell and supplying the stored electrical energy; a circuit means for automatically illuminating the character and figure display in the dark; a lighting means comprising a light bulb or light emitting diode as the light source; a very thin refracting plate wound within the body, the outer surface thereof having strips which are serrated at right angle and the inner surface being a smooth face through which the light from the light source is refracted into extremely uniform light rays to be emitted from the outer surface; the body comprising on the surface a figure display having a plurality of figures, each being composed of seven segments of " ", the desired figure being produced by means of strip shaped shades, a

Abstract: An elongated light box for leaking light along its length with the elongated box having a first end and a second end, with the first end including a source of light for directing light toward the second end and the second end including a mirror for reflecting light from the source of light back toward the source of light, the elongated box including an interior surface defining an interior region for transmission of light therethrough, the interior surface having a high light reflecting film extending along a portion of the interior surface, the light reflecting film extending from the light source toward the second end, the high light reflecting film having a general triangular shape that converges from the first end to the second end to thereby provide greater light reflection near the light source; and a light diffuser panel extending along the light box and over the interior region with the light diffuser panel permitting light to leak from the interior region through the light diffuser panel to thereby p

Abstract: A marker lamp having a transparent cylindrical tube in which are mounted a plurality of incandescent filament-type bulbs spaced along the longitudinal axis of the tube. Either the outer or inner surface of the tube has straight striations or grooves extending longitudinally of the tube. When the bulbs are illuminated, there is formed in the tube a light halo centered on each bulb and lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube.

Abstract: A light emission element array comprises a substrate, a plurality of light emission elements such as light emitting diodes aranged linearly in a row on the substrate and a rod like, i.e., columnar, light converging lens unit arranged above the light emission element row in parallel thereto and adapted to diffuse and simultaneously converge the transmitted light. The light emitting surface of the light converging lens unit is made rough by a chemical treatment, blast treatment or other means.

Abstract: A stop lamp for a vehicle, such as a stop lamp adapted for mounting on a rear spoiler of an automobile, having an improved efficiency of light utilization. The lamp includes a lamp body, a front lens, and a plural number of light-emitting diodes juxtaposed at predetermined intervals. Light control parts are formed in the inner wall of the front lens for directing the light output from the light-emitting diodes in predetermined directions. Each light control part is composed of nine prisms arranged in a 3.times.3 matrix. The central one of the prisms faces a respective one of the light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A light emitting element array has light emitting elements disposed on a base plate in an array and a rod-like converging lens is disposed adjacent and parallel to this array. The end surfaces of this rod-like lens are curved, or otherwise so shaped that light beams from the array are refracted towards the center of the lens, thereby increasing the relative distance on a target surface that can be effectively irradiated.

Abstract: A character for illuminated display signs comprising elements in the form of quadrangular prism and isosceles triangular prism provided with a bulb therein and engaged by interconnectors so that the bulbs are electrically connected in parallel.