Abstract: A lighting device includes a cover, a cap, a central post having opposite ends coupled to the cover and the cap respectively, and a plurality of first and second frames. The cover and the cap both form a plurality of circumferentially distributed slots opposite to each other. The first and second frames have ends respectively fit into the slots of the cover and the cap and each frame carries at least one light-emitting diode. As such, a light-emitting diode lighting device that is hollow, light-weighted, and exhibiting excellent heat dissipation is formed.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: A three-dimensional light-source display device enables light sources to present a three-dimensional display effect in a three-dimensional space. In general, a single light-source display module is used to complete a uniaxial (Y axis) arrangement of light sources, and after the arrangement of a plurality of the light-source display modules is completed, a plurality of the light-source display modules are further arranged to form two-dimensional (X axis and Y axis) and three-dimensional (X axis, Y axis, and Z axis) arrangements. The present invention can further generate a three-dimensional display effect through a circuit design and programmable control.

Abstract: A lighting device, comprising at least one solid state light emitter and one (or more) optical device(s) which (each) comprises at least first, second and third optical structures, first and second surfaces of the second structure being in contact with a surface of the first structure and a surface of the third structure, respectively. The third structure has at least one optical feature. The light emitter is positioned, the optical feature is positioned, and the regions of the structures have indices of refraction, such that if the light emitter is illuminated, at least a portion of the emitted light will enter into the second optical device structure and exit from the optical feature on the third structure. Also, a method of lighting comprising illuminating a light emitter in such a device.

Abstract: According to a lighting fixture of an aspect of the present invention, only by holding the first and second strip-shaped luminous bodies on the strip-shaped luminous body holding device with the first and second strip-shaped luminous bodies being curved into a predetermined shape, the plurality of point light sources of the first strip-shaped luminous body and the plurality of point light sources of the second strip-shaped luminous body can be mounted at predetermined positions in appropriate postures (for example, such positions and postures as to illuminate a predetermined area of the front of the lighting fixture) at once. That is, each of the point light sources can be stereoscopically disposed at a predetermined position in an appropriate posture in a most expeditious manner. Also, the lighting fixture of novel visual quality capable of producing a stereoscopic effect by the real image can be provided.

Abstract: A jacketed light emitting diode assembly is provided, which includes a light emitting diode including a set of positive and negative contacts, and a lens body containing a semiconductor chip and end portions of the contacts. An electrical wire set of first and second electrical wires are connected to the positive contact and the negative contact, respectively. A light transmissive cover receives the lens body, and has an opening through which at least one of the contact set and the electrical wire set passes. An integrally molded plastic jacket at the opening of the light transmissive cover provides a seal at the opening against moisture and airborne contaminants. A waterproof light string including one or more of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies is also provided, as are related methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a decorative light string system comprising a light string comprising a plurality of lighting bulbs arranged electrically in series, wherein each light bulb comprises at least two LED chips, wherein half of said LED chips are connected in parallel and wherein half of said LED chips are connected in reverse parallel; and an adapter comprising a rectifier, wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a first orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in parallel, and wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a second orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in reverse parallel. Also included are methods of using said adapter and said decorative light string system.

Abstract: A string light assembly includes a string light connector and a lighting module electrically connected with the string light connector. The string light connector includes a cable, a plug connected with one end of the cable, and a socket module connected with the other end of the cable. The socket module has a plurality of interface modules of which at least one is used for connecting the lighting module, and at least one is used for connecting a plug of another string light connector. A plurality of the string light assemblies are connected to form a light string by engaging the plugs and the corresponding interface modules of the socket modules thereof with one of the plugs used for connecting to a power source. The string light assembly is designed to facilitate the connection and disconnection between two string light assemblies so as to conveniently adjust the length of the light string.

Abstract: A display system, a light emitting tile, and a method of constructing a display system are provided. In one embodiment, a display system comprises a support structure having a plurality of attachment members, and a plurality of tiles. Each of the plurality of tiles has an attachment point configured to couple to one of the plurality of attachment members. Furthermore, at least one of the plurality of tiles includes at least one connection configured to couple and align the at least one of the plurality of tiles to another one of the plurality of tiles.

Abstract: An LED light string assembly has a plug for providing a low DC voltage, an extension socket, a light string connected between the plug and the extension socket. The light string has multiple LED Christmas bulbs connected in parallel. Each LED Christmas bulb includes an LED and a resistor connected in series. Even one of the LED Christmas bulb burns out, all the remaining LED Christmas bulb of the light string will not be affected and still can be normally turned on as required to generate light.

Abstract: An illuminating module for a lighting device includes a first number n of light sources arranged in a first array and a second number m of light sources arranged in a second array, said numbers being defined by: m?1, n?m+1. A lighting device includes a plurality of similar illuminating modules.

Abstract: A solid state lighting tile includes a substrate and a plurality of lighting element clusters on a surface of the substrate. Respective ones of the plurality of lighting element clusters include first and second mounting positions configured to receive solid state light emitting devices, and at least first and second ones of the solid state lighting element clusters may be electrically connected in series. The tile further includes a plurality of solid state light emitting devices configured to emit a first color light, and respective ones of the solid state light emitting devices may be mounted in respective ones of the plurality of solid state lighting element clusters. One of the first color light emitting devices is mounted in the first mounting position of the first solid state lighting element cluster and a second of the first color light emitting devices is mounted in the second mounting position of the second solid state lighting element cluster.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a plurality of barrel-type holders and a plurality of LED modules mounted on an outer surface of each of the barrel-type holders. Each of the barrel-type holders has a small opening end and a large opening end opposite to the small opening end. The barrel-type holders are coaxial with each other, with a larger barrel-type holder enclosing a smaller barrel-type holder. The small opening ends of the barrel-type holders face downwardly, while the large opening ends face upwardly.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp cover, a plurality of brackets received in the lamp cover and interconnecting each other, a plurality of LED modules thermally attached to inner surfaces of the brackets and a plurality of light-guiding covers covering the LED modules, respectively. The brackets have different sizes and are coaxially positioned wherein a larger bracket encloses a smaller bracket. The LED modules are inclined relative to a bottom of the lamp cover and light emitted by the LED modules respectively travels through the light-guiding covers to generate a wide illumination area through the bottom of the brackets.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) string is provided. The LED string includes a power plug configured for connecting with a power source to power the LED string; one or more LED sockets configured for electrically connecting with the power plug; one or more LEDs configured for being installed on and electrically connecting with the LED sockets; and a control module configured for being electrically connected with anyone of the LED sockets. The control module includes a control circuit, an input terminal and an output terminal, the control circuit electrically connects with one of the LED sockets via the input terminal and the output terminal and controls a current flowing through the LED string to change from a first value to a second value, thereby controlling the LED string to light.

Abstract: Lighting fixtures, apparatuses, methods, systems, computer readable media and other means are provided for a scalable light fixture design that allows a lighting manufacture to easily create custom multidirectional lighting fixtures. The approach may be easily modified and adjusted without departing from the general design and without incurring the otherwise larger redesigning costs often associated with the creation of light fixtures customized for a particular lighting design application.

Abstract: A thin, lightweight illuminating device, in the form of a backlight unit, is capable of securing even brightness and improving light use efficiency. The backlight unit includes a light source including a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on a mounting surface of a board, a diffusion plate which has a light introduction surface that faces the mounting surface of the board at a predetermined distance therefrom and diffuses the light emitted from the plurality of light emitting diodes, and a reflection sheet that is adhered to the mounting surface of the board. A light emission direction of the plurality of light emitting diodes is parallel or substantially parallel to the light introduction surface of the diffusion plate.

Abstract: An improved metal mesh with lights and an arrangement of such a mesh on a building are proposed. A light carrier receptacle is integrated in a mesh and thereby allow a light carrier to be removed from the mesh and reinserted without disintegrating the light carrier receptacle. Alternatively, a light carrier receptacle is attached to a mesh or other hanging, to which the light carrier is then attached. Clips can be preferably used.

Abstract: Techniques for light emitting diode (LED) lighting with heat spreading in illumination gaps. Inexpensive structural aluminum may be suitably employed to form a passive heat spreading mount for plural LEDs whose illumination collectively combines to provide the light needed by a particular lighting fixture, such as a pendant chandelier, by way of example, by angling fins of the passive heat spreading mount to correspond to illumination gaps of the LEDs.

Abstract: A lighting system and a method for providing a lighting pattern are disclosed, wherein the lighting system and method minimize non-uniform color and intensity in the lighting pattern, offers unique styling features, and provides design flexibility for the LED package and associated heatsinking devices. The lighting system including a light source, a first light bending device disposed adjacent the light source and adapted to receive light rays emitted from the light source and direct the light rays in a first desired lighting pattern, and a second light bending device disposed around the first light bending device, wherein the optical device is adapted to receive the directed light rays from the first light bending device and direct the light rays in a second desired lighting pattern.

Abstract: A method of forming a LED-based light for replacing a conventional fluorescent bulb in a fluorescent light fixture includes shaping an elongate sheet of highly thermally conductive material to fashion a heat sink. Shaping the heat sink allows fashioning the heat sink to define cover and end cap attachment structures, surfaces for mounting LEDs at various angles, and a high surface area to width ratio for dissipating heat.

Abstract: A modular louver assembly for a bollard luminaire comprises a louver having an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening, a heat sink disposed within the opening of the louver and adjacent the lower surface, a plurality of LEDs disposed about the heat sink on a lower surface of the louver, and, a lens disposed beneath the heat sink.

Abstract: A rope light including an inner layer having first and second ends; an outer layer, wherein the outer layer covers an outer surface of the inner layer; at least one aperture positioned in the interior of the inner layer; at least one LED light positioned within the aperture; at least one bus connector having at least one of a positive electrode and a negative electrode, wherein the bus connector is placed along the direction of the aperture; and at least one rectifying diode is placed at each positive and negative end of the LED light that is positioned inside the aperture.

Abstract: A downlighting illumination system (100) is provided having a high light output ratio with an extended apparent source size producing a near uniform illuminance, correlated colour temperature and colour rendering index distribution across an illuminated area. The system (100) includes a power source (61), an electronic driving system (60), a light emitting source (65), a reflector (67) arranged to receive light from the light emitting source (65) and to reflect light through an output aperture in a manner that virtually extends the apparent size of the light emitting source (65) to illuminate the output aperture.

Abstract: The LED spotlight relates to cold light source, and more particularly to a light-emitting device with a plurality of LEDs. The LED spotlight of the present Utility Model includes a plurality of LEDs and a circuit board, and the LEDs are installed on the circuit board, the LEDs are arranged in concentric circles with the shape of optical slits of Fresnel zone plate; the LEDs include spherical tops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite structure for polygonal LED, enabling operation to be carried out using a transformer to control a LED (light-emitting diode) module assembly. The LED module assembly is mainly assembled from a plurality of polygonal LED modules, in which the lengths of the sides of the LED modules enable corresponding combination thereof, thereby enabling the LED modules to be mutually connected together from any one of the sides. Accordingly, the user is able to carry out assembly or fixedly joining together of the LED modules according to needs or preference, thereby achieving advancement in a LED module assembly providing high expansionability, high luminance, superior area light source, low cost and the ability to be controlled using one transformer.

Abstract: An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.

Abstract: A wall-mounted Christmas tree device serving as a festive holiday decoration that takes up minimal space. This pine tree-shaped invention may be temporarily removably mounted to at least one wall and/or door or other suitable vertical surface thereby making it easy for occupants of virtually any size residence to display a beautiful, realistic festive decoration. The wall-mounted Christmas tree device disclosed herein preferably comprises the following components: at least two flat tree half outlines; a spine having a plurality of sockets; a base having electrical powering means; and a plurality of insertable branches. The Styrofoam or fiberglass flat tree half outlines may include double-sided tape or a plurality of suction cups to removably attach the wall-mounted Christmas tree device on a vertical surface. A kit for the present invention and method of use is also described herein.

Abstract: A modular structure of a light-emitting diode (LED) light source is provided. The modular structure of the LED light source includes a circuit board and a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs are arranged on the circuit board as regular hexagons, with an equal distance between every two adjacent LEDs, so that the modular structure of the LED light source provides uniform illumination. Additionally, the modular structure of the LED light source takes on a modular design so as to form light sources of various sizes for different uses and thus have its application scope expanded.

Abstract: There is provided a surface light source using white light emitting diodes including: a plurality of white light emitting diodes arranged at a predetermined distance from one another, wherein the white light emitting diodes are arranged such that a light emitting diode unit defined by each of the white light emitting diodes and corresponding ones of the white light emitting diodes disposed at a closest distance from the each white light emitting diode has a central light amount ranging from 80% to 120% with respect to an average light amount of the white light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A 360-degree angle LED (light-emitting diode) illumination device comprises a copper base plate, a plurality of LED chips, and a flexible PCB circuit layer. The copper base plate is electroplated with a layer of silver thereon. The plurality of LED chips is provided on the peripheries of the copper base plate. The flexible PCB circuit layer is provided on the peripheries of the copper base plate and electrically connected with the LED chips for controlling the LED chips. Accordingly, it is able to provide 360-degree angle illumination range and to improve the thermal conductivity and heat dissipation capability in order to prolong effectively the lifetime of the LED chips in use.

Abstract: A jacketed light emitting diode assembly is provided, which includes a light emitting diode, a lens body containing a semiconductor chip and a set of positive and negative contacts exiting said lens body from a base portion. An electrical wire set of first and second electrical wires are connected to the positive contact and the negative contact, respectively. An integrally molded plastic jacket is provided at the base portion of the lens body around said positive and negative contacts and connection points between the contacts and the wire set to provide a seal at the base portion and at the connection points against moisture and airborne contaminants, whereby a portion of the first and second electrical wires project from the jacket to define bendable contacts for providing an electrical connection with a lamp husk. An optional light transmissive cover may further be provided.

Abstract: A lighting system generally includes a plurality of electrically interconnected modules. Each module includes a support, circuitry on the support, at least two light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) on the support and electrically connected to the circuitry, and a housing over the support for covering the circuitry. A first LED on a first surface of the support emits light in a first general direction and a second LED mounted on a second surface of the support emits light in a second general direction, which is opposite the first general direction.

Abstract: A decorative light display has a frame, a plurality of LED support members coupled to the frame and a plurality of LED electrical receptacles. Each receptacle is associated with an LED support member and positionable therein. A plurality of LEDs are provided, each coupled to an LED electrical receptacle. A plurality of reflective cap members are associated with an LED and having a geometry and surface that provides reflection and multi-directionality of light from each of an LED bulb to convert single point lighting from the LEDs to non-single point lighting. One or more electrical connectors is coupled to the LEDs.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprising an optics module wherein a driving circuit may be disposed within the proximal base portion of the optics module. The proximal base portion may further be releasably secured within an independent heat dissipating element. Such an apparatus may be very beneficial in light emitting diode (LED) applications due to its efficient conduction and dissipation of heat away from the LED semiconductor junction. Additionally, a releasable optics module comprising a plurality of LEDs and a driving circuit provides for cost efficient and environmentally friendly replacement of such a component at the end of its lifespan. The heat dissipating element (e.g. heat sink) may continue to be used, while only the optics module need be replaced or serviced as required. Precious environmental resources may thus be conserved and maintenance costs reduced while concurrently extending the lifespan of such an inventive illumination apparatus.

Abstract: A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging the light. The second compartment includes a housing, a member for receiving the rotatable hinge and a power source. The light also includes an activating member and circuitry for activating the LED lights.

Abstract: This invention proposes a high-power LED light base structure, which has a base plate, and at least one set of V-shape mounting module that comprises first and second slant faces for mounting LED purposes. And, there are upper and lower horizontal plates set between the first and second slant faces so as keep LED modules properly spaced. It is in such manner that the beams emitted from LED modules mounted in first and second slant faces interlace each other so as to have enhanced and uniform brightness.

Abstract: The lighting device is provided with lamp housing, LED module, terminal cover, and light penetrating hood. Lamp housing comprises base, heat sink on the base, thermal dissipation channel between neighboring two heat sinks, and the base inner container. LED module comprises base for fixing, lamp cover attached to the side of the base, multiple LED lamp being inside the lamp cover, and connecting part connected to the corresponding container on the base. Each terminal cover seals the forward and reward part of the lamp housing, and the light penetrating hood is connected below the lamp housing, and the container for LED module is surrounded with the lamp housing, the terminal cover, and the light penetrating hood. This utility model can simplify the manufacturing process and cut down the cost and time to research and develop.

Abstract: A hanging LED lamp includes a base, a heat sink attached to a bottom of the base, a plurality of heat conducting plates coupled to a periphery of the heat sink and connecting with the base and the heat sink, a plurality of LED modules mounted on the heat conducting plates, a cover engaging the base and covering the heat sink, the heat conducting plates and the LED modules therein, and a fixing member connecting a top of the base to fix the LED lamp in a desired position. A plurality of heat pipes are embedded in the heat conducting plates with first ends connecting with the heat sink and second ends connecting with the base.

Abstract: A light-emitting module (2) includes a mounting board (1) with a conductor pattern and a plurality of light-emitting elements (15) mounted on the conductor pattern via wires (21). The extending direction of each of the wires (21) toward the conductor pattern is oriented irregularly when viewed perpendicularly to the mounting board (1). This can prevent the shadows of the wires (21) from overlapping, and thus can suppress the luminance nonuniformity.

Abstract: A backlight unit includes a fluorescent lamp to illuminate a liquid crystal panel, a reflection unit for causing the light from the fluorescent lamp to exit toward a certain direction, and a diffusion unit for diffusing the light from the fluorescent lamp and reflection unit, and reflectance or transmittance in the horizontal and vertical directions is controlled by applying a dot pattern that gradually increases densities from the central portion toward the peripheral portion to the reflection unit or diffusion unit, or by applying a dot pattern that gradually increases densities from the central portion toward the both ends in the longitudinal direction on the surface of the fluorescent tube of the fluorescent lamp. By doing this, brightness gradient is formed in the horizontal and vertical directions so that the brightness in the central portion of the liquid crystal panel is relatively higher than the brightness of the peripheral portion thereof.

Abstract: A backlight unit including a plurality of light-emitting device units with varying arrangement intervals such that the light-emitting device units are more densely arranged at edges of a base plate than at center thereof, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus employing the same. The backlight unit is designed to prevent creation of dark portions on corners due to a shortage in an amount of light, thereby providing improved brightness uniformity.

Abstract: A series-wired LED light string with flickering candle LED's. The LED's in the light string can be of the standard steady bum type or of the flickering type resembling a candle flame or the string can include a combination of both types as shown in FIG. 1. The flickering LED's each include a single Zener shunt to prevent variation of the voltage across the flickering LED, which would affect other LED's in the light string.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beacon light (100) for aviation obstacle warning comprising an elongated body portion formed into a hollow tube (19), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (10) mounted on the outer surface of the hollow tube (19) and electrically connected together to form a substantially cylindrical array of LEDs (10), characterized in that a plurality of grooves (21) are formed axially on the outer surface of the hollow tube for arranging the array of LEDs (10) in a substantially cylindrical and orderly manner, and the hollow tube and the LEDs (10) being encapsulated with sealing composition (11), wherein at least a part of the lens body of the LEDs (10) protrudes out from the surface of the encapsulation to allow the direct emission of light. The LEDs (10) are affixed along an elongate conductor set within the grooves (21) and the surface of the body portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a decorative artificial twig structure for displaying a lamp, comprising a bendable rod serving as a structural foundation, an electrical wire, and a decorative lamp connected to the electrical wire. The rod and electrical wire are bundled together and wrapped in a covering to a position on the bundle below an end of the lamp such that the lamp can emit light visible to a viewer of the decorative artificial twig structure. In another embodiment, the decorative artificial twig structure comprises a plurality of lamps, a plurality of electrical wires connected to the lamps, and a plurality of bendable rods serving as a structural foundation for the lamps and electrical wires.

Abstract: An LED lamp system with a plurality of LED elements is described. The system comprises a chamber (1) with a plurality of inner side wall faces and a radiation opening (4) for the emission of light. The inner side wall faces are each formed predominantly from a plurality of LED radiation surfaces (3a, 3b).

Abstract: A waterproof LED lamp holding structure includes an object having a plurality of through holes, and a plurality of LED lamps serially connected via an electric wire. Each of the LED lamps has a rear part enclosed in a protective member that has a first and a second end. Wedge-like keys are provided on the protective member near the first end and each have a rearward outward slant outer surface. Further, anchoring lugs are provided on the protective member to outward obliquely extend from the second end toward the first end. When the LED lamps along with the protective members are inserted in the through holes on the object, the wedge-like keys and distal ends of the anchoring lugs respectively abut against an outer and an inner side of the object to thereby hold the LED lamps immovable and straight in the through holes.

Abstract: A light-emitting system includes a first and second power input terminals; a first, second, third, and fourth light-emitting-diode groups each having at least one light-emitting diode; a first circuit path having at least one diode from each of the first and second light-emitting-diode groups, with the diodes coupled serially and emitting light during a positive power cycle; and a second circuit path having at least one diode from each of the third and fourth light-emitting-diode groups, with the diodes coupled serially and emitting light during a negative power cycle. The second light-emitting-diode group and the third light-emitting-diode group share at least one common diode, The first and second power input terminals, the first, second, third, and fourth light-emitting-diode groups, and the first and second circuit paths may belong to a single chip light-emitting system.

Abstract: A light-emitting system includes a first and second power input terminals for receiving an external power input to the light-emitting system; a first light-emitting-diode string comprising at least three light-emitting diodes placed sequentially in a first direction to allow a current flow through the at least three light-emitting diodes of the first light-emitting-diode string generally in the first direction; and a second light-emitting-diode string comprising at least three light-emitting diodes placed sequentially in a second direction to allow a current flow through the at least three light-emitting diodes of the second light-emitting-diode string generally in the second direction, The first and second light-emitting-diode strings may be serially coupled, and the first direction may be substantially vertical to the second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is waterproof lamp assembly that allows easy assembly and disassembly. LED elements can be quickly and easily replaced if an LED element is defective or burns out. Extended connectors are used that extend beyond an overmolded lamp holder so that the lamp holder can be easily molded without covering the connectors with molding material. The connectors are made from a malleable metal so that the connectors can be folded into a central opening in the lamp holder.