Abstract: A lighting system comprising an electric lamp (1), especially a fluorescent lamp, which is provided with a first (11) and at least one second lamp coil (12). The lighting system further comprises an electronic ballast (2) that is electrically connected to the lamp coils (11, 12) and at least two additional light sources (31a to 31c; 32a to 32c) which are interconnected in parallel. The parallel connection (3) of the two additional light sources (31a to 31c; 32a to 32c) are serially connected between the first (11) and the second lamp coil (12).

Abstract: An illumination device includes a light source module, a heat dissipating device and a heat conducting plate. The heat conducting plate is thermally coupled between the light source module and the heat dissipating device. In addition, the heat conducting plate includes a first contacting portion thermally contacting the light source module, and a second contacting portion thermally contacting the heat dissipating device. The thermal conductivity of the heat conducting plate in an extending direction from the first contacting portion to the second contacting portion is greater than that in a thicknesswise direction thereof.

Abstract: An object of the preset invention is to provide a medical lighting apparatus capable of illuminating an affected part with proper illuminance while assuring a work space for an operator near the affected part. A medical lighting apparatus for irradiating an affected part with light includes: a light source (a light emitting element); a light condenser (a collimate lens and a condenser lens) for condensing light emitted from the light source; an image forming unit (an image lens) for forming an image on the affected part from the light condensed by the light condenser; and an aperture portion provided between the light condenser and the image forming unit and regulating passage of the light condensed by the light condenser.

Abstract: A speaker, comprises a shell, a lampshell, and an illuminating device. The upper side of the shell has a base. The lampshell is located below the base. The lampshell combines with the base. The lampshell has an illuminating portion. The illuminating device is located between the lampshell and the base. The illuminating device has a LED board and a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs electrically connect on the bottom of the LED board. By such an arrangement, the present invention provides sound and emits beam/light as well. The present invention is innovative and able to illuminate.

Abstract: Disclosed are surface modifying apparatus, such as non-motorized and motorized sanding tools, with an illumination system providing an intensity and incidence angle on the working surface that facilitates visual inspection of defects and blemishes on the surface being modified in a safe, low cost, and convenient manner.

Abstract: An ice sculpture display platform is disclosed that includes integrated water collection and self-powered illumination, thereby enabling display of arbitrarily shaped ice sculptures without requiring a water collection tray or connection to a power outlet. A display surface with drainage holes is supported on or above a water collection bowl, preferably forming a water-tight seal therewith. Battery-powered lights, such as incandescent or LED lights, are attached to the display surface and/or the water collection bowl, and illuminate the ice sculpture from the rim of the bowl, the rim of the platform, and/or from beneath the platform. Lights that illuminate from beneath can be impervious to water and/or sealed within a water-tight enclosure. A portion of the display platform can be transparent, allowing penetration of light originating from below. Batteries can be in water-tight enclosures, and can be in the bowl, under the rim, or under the platform.

Abstract: A dreidel has a flasher that visually enhances the experience of play. The dreidel can include a rotatable body having four sides, the rotatable body including at least one flashing device; each of the four sides having a transparent or translucent window, each window being marked with a Hebrew letter selected from ?(Nun), ?(Gimel), ?(Hei), ?(Shin) or ?(Pei); and a handle protruding from the rotatable body, the handle being configured to turn the flashing device on and off.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) device having a humidity sensor includes an LED portion, a humidity sensor and an external device. This LED portion has a base, a boning layer, an LED chip, and a sealing portion. The LED ship is adhered on the base by the bonding layer. The sealing portion encloses the LED chip. This humidity sensor has a transmission element. This humidity sensor is to detect humidity condition in the LED portion. The external device is to monitor humidity condition and variation in the LED portion. It can monitor the internal condition in the LED portion and is possible to detect both the temperature and humidity simultaneously.

Abstract: A potted transformer assembly comprises a housing portion to form an exterior transformer housing, a transformer unit dimensioned to fit within the housing portion, the housing portion including a first passage to receive the transformer unit in an operative position therein, the housing portion having an inner surface which is oriented to provide an interior cavity between the transformer unit and the inner surface, the interior cavity being dimensioned to receive a predetermined quantity of a potting compound, the housing portion further including a second passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity, the second passage being dimensioned to receive a portion of the potting compound therein, the second passage being located on the housing portion in such a manner that, following a transformer encapsulation step, the presence of potting compound in the second passage is indicative of the transformer being substantially encapsulated by the potting compound.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material.

Abstract: A light source for endoscopy or microscopy comprises a lamp, a heat sink, the heat sink being thermally connected to the lamp and at least one heat pipe, which is thermally connected to the heat sink and which dissipates the heat that is generated by the lamp and transferred to the heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighting apparatus using one or more fluorescent lamps. The lighting apparatus according to the present invention includes one or more sockets, a board, a ballast, and a Direct Current (DC) power supply. The sockets accommodate the fluorescent lamps. The board supports Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for emitting green light in a wavelength range of 498 to 530 nm, LEDs for emitting red light in a wavelength range of 620 to 700 nm, and LEDs for emitting bluish green at 495 nm. The ballast provides a ballast function to the fluorescent lamps. The DC power supply supplies DC power to the LEDs.

Abstract: One or more blades of a fan assembly incorporate a diffuse light source, such as an OLED. One or more light panels are electrically connected together, and the light source mechanically connected to one or more of the blades. Single or multiple colors may be used, and all or select portions of the surface area of the blade can be used to emit light depending on the mounting of the light source.

Abstract: A portable computer comprises a housing and an EL panel within the housing, positioned to emit light outwardly from the housing. The EL panel includes a plurality of EL lamps that, together, form a logo. The EL lamps can be addressed separately, enabling one to produce the appearance of motion for decorative effect or to indicate a condition of the portable computer or both.

Abstract: A window light box with blind. A light source within the light box provides light through a front aperture. A blind is mounted to a light box front, and is extendable over the front aperture. The blind and/or light source may be colored; the blind may be opaque, translucent, or transparent. The light source is electrically connected to a power source through a switch, which may be an ON/OFF dimmer switch. An alternate embodiment is disclosed wherein the light source is electrically connected to a power source through a switching receiver, and a remote controls the receiver. A battery back-up is disclosed to power the light source in the event of power source interruption. The light source may be fluorescent, incandescent, serpentine lighting, a Christmas light string, LED, or other appropriate light source.

Abstract: A glass breaking cap for flashlights, batons and the like is provided. The glass breaking cap has a cylindrical sidewall and a conical top portion. The conical top portion has an apex having an included angle between 86° and 136°. More preferably, the apex has an included angle of 106° to 126° with a preferred included angle of about 116°. Preferably, the glass breaking cap has male or female threads for replacing threaded end caps found on traditional flashlights and batons.

Abstract: An electrical wall outlet comprises an insulating cover portion, LEDs, and a pair of magnetic electrodes. The insulating cover portion encloses outlet electrodes of the wall outlet. The one or more outlet electrodes are ferrous. The LEDs are disposed on the front surface of the insulating cover portion. The pair of magnetic electrodes are disposed on the rear surface of the insulating cover portion, extending from a pair of common terminals of the LEDs that are disposed on the insulating cover portion, toward to one of the one or more outlet electrodes of the electrical wall outlet. The pair of magnetic electrodes are flexible to bend. Also, the pair of magnetic electrodes are resilient to recover when the insulating cover portion is plucked out.

Abstract: A device for releasably positioning a cable on a support surface comprises a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component is releasably engaged with the second housing component. At least one channel is defined between the first and second housing components for releasably receiving and positioning a cable, wherein the at least one channel has an inlet and an outlet, and the outlet has a dimension that is smaller than a dimension of the inlet.

Abstract: Color matching and coordinated illumination is achieved using RGB LEDs and vector calibration.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp cover consisting of a plurality of sector-shaped connecting bodies, a plurality of fins attached to the lamp cover and a plurality of LED modules attached to the lamp cover and opposing the fins. A locking device is pivotably mounted to the lamp cover and comprises a supporting pole extending in the lamp cover, a plurality of branches pivotably mounted to the lamp cover and the supporting pole. The branches are movable along the supporting pole to be locked at a desired position, whereby an illumination angle of the LED modules of the lamp cover relative to the supporting pole is changeable via movement of the branches along the supporting pole of the locking device. Thus, an illumination area and an illumination intensity of the LED lamp are adjustable.

Abstract: A light emitting device (1), which is adapted to be attached to at least one air cylinder (2, 3) that is to be carried by a diver, such as a scuba diver or a smoke diver, comprises an electroluminescent filament and a protective cover enclosing the filament and made of translucent, heat resistant silicone material. The light emitting device (1) further comprises resilient fastening elements (4a, 4b), which are arranged to secure the light emitting device (1) to the air cylinder/cylinders (2, 3) by a force determined by the resilient properties of the fastening elements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a cover for an illumination device including a composite image including selectively visible design elements. The exterior surface of the cover may include a design element viewable regardless of whether the light source is extinguished or illuminated. The interior surface of the cover may further include a design element that is viewable on the exterior surface only when the light source is illuminated. Thus, when a viewer views the exterior of the lamp generally in elevation, the cover selectively displays different designs to the viewer depending on the illumination state of the device.

Abstract: An eye grabber flashing LED store display adaptable to a standard store display peg is a flashing LED device to be used in stores to draw attention to the products the display is intended for. It uses an LED or LEDs, an electronic circuit, and an energy source such as batteries or solar panels or both. The invention is housed or secured by paper, polymer, composite, metal or other material and may optionally double as a sign displaying any means of graphics. The invention is adaptable to many store display methods including the standard peg display for carded products. The LED is preferably positioned either directly on the housing or at the tip of the peg the products hang on where it can be easily seen by anyone within the perimeter.

Abstract: A user-configurable lighting apparatus is provided. In one example, a hub, a supply power cord, a light fixture, a linking power cord, and a cord cover are provided. The hub includes a housing comprising a plurality of cover receiving extensions, and each cover receiving extension has an electrical socket. The hub also includes an electrical plug electrically coupled to each electrical socket. The supply power cord has a plug end and a receptacle end. The plug end is adapted to connect to a conventional electrical outlet, and the receptacle end is adapted to fit into the electrical plug. The light fixture may include the components of a conventional fluorescent light fixture, and may further include a housing including a first and a second cover receiving extension. The first cover receiving extension has an electrical plug, and the second cover receiving extension has an electrical socket electrically connected to the electrical plug.

Abstract: A lighted moving ball display system configured to provide a visual display, including a plurality of lighted balls; wherein the lighted balls include a light emitting device; a ball power module and a housing. The system includes a medium having a plurality of clear plastic tubes, spirals, tracks, or spouts; wherein the lighted balls moves therethrough. The system also includes a lifting mechanism configured to lift the lighted balls to a top portion of the medium; and a loading mechanism in communication with the collection chamber and configured to load the lighted balls into the lifting mechanism. The system includes a power module configured to provide power to the modules and components of the system. The system further includes a circulation mechanism configured to circulate the lighted balls through the medium; wherein the circulation mechanism includes a pressurized air system configured to project air through the medium during operation.

Abstract: A self-feedback illuminating equipment includes a lighting source (1) and a self-feedback power supply device (2). The lighting source includes a light emitting unit (13). The self-feedback power supply device includes a plurality of collecting and transforming boards (21), a integrator (22), an electric storage unit (23), a converter unit (24), a first current adapter (242), and a second current adapter (243). Thus, the collecting and transforming boards can receive an optical energy from the light emitting unit and transform the optical energy into an electrical energy which is stored in the electric storage unit and is then supplied into the light emitting unit so as to save the electrical energy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing communications using the candle of a gaming machine are disclosed. A candle radio includes an antenna and transceiver within a housing, as well as one or more light sources and a mounting mechanism configured to mount the candle radio to a respective gaming machine or terminal. The transceiver and antenna are adapted to facilitate radio communications with at least one external transponder/transceiver, which can include wireless system access points and/or additional candle radios associated with other gaming machines. The antenna can be located at the top of the candle radio, while the transceiver can be located within a base at the bottom. An input connector on the transceiver facilitates communications with the gaming machine MGC. The candle radio can be adapted to split radio communications into portions and retransmit one or more portions of a communication, which may be done at differing radio frequencies.

Abstract: A telecommunications network manager includes a network scanner, a scanner interface unit, and intelligence activation units. The intelligence activation units are used with cable connection modules including insulation displacement contacts for connecting to cables. The intelligence activation units provide visual signals to a technician about which cable connection modules should be accessed during system set up or system maintenance.

Abstract: A display device having an illumination device is provided. The display device includes a display, a body, and an illumination device. The display and the illumination device are mounted on the front surface of the body. A receiving space is defined in the front surface of the body and below the display. The illumination device is received in the receiving space and is pivotally connected to the body.

Abstract: A component-based utility supply apparatus includes a wall mounting bracket, a utility distribution unit mounted to the wall mounting bracket and an equipment management rail. The wall mounting bracket includes a longitudinally extending wall mounting flange and at least one longitudinally extending supporting flange. The utility distribution unit can comprise a fluid (gas) manifold, or a power distribution assembly, or both the gas manifold and the power distribution assembly may be coupled together with the wall mounting bracket and equipment rail to provide a combined power and gas utility configuration. The utility supply apparatus further comprises integrated lighting devices and light transmissive lens panel for supplying light along at least a portion of the utility supply apparatus.

Abstract: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current. An adapter receptacle is provided in the lamp base with securable replacement electrical and mechanical connection mechanism, wherein the conversion circuit provides a voltage and current to the adapter receptacle. A replaceably securable USB adapter plug comprising a second conversion circuit for converting the voltage and current provided to the adapter receptacle into a standard USB voltage and current.

Abstract: The invention provides amongst others a light emitting tufted carpet with a primary backing layer permeable to light, an optional adhesive layer, a waveguide comprising a light outcoupling site, and an optional secondary backing layer. The primary backing layer is provided with tufts. The waveguide is arranged to couple light source light of a light source in as waveguide light, and arranged to couple waveguide light out at the waveguide light outcoupling site to provide carpet light. The waveguide light outcoupling site is below the primary backing layer.

Abstract: The present invention combines a USB memory device with flashlight to conveniently illuminate a computer USB port for easier insertion of the USB plug. The flashlight can be used independently from the USB memory device to illuminate any dark area. The light is integrated with the USB flash drive, battery powered, bright and focused through a housing which directs the light beam to the front end of the device. The assembly contains a printed circuit board (PCB) including LED bulbs which indicate operational status. The embodiment of the invention includes a removable cap that protects the USB plug and also has a feature which permits the light to pass through for flashlight use. The components are designed in a manner that utilizes physical features to interlock and contain the assembly.

Abstract: A device for automatically emanating light rearwardly from a firefighter or miner or other person wearing a breathing apparatus. The device is attached to the breathing apparatus pressure regulator and in position to be next to the person's back when the breathing apparatus is donned. The device includes, in an electrical circuit, one or more light emitters, a battery, and a biased-open pressure switch for opening and closing the circuit thereby automatically turning electrical power on and off to the light emitters. A hose connects the pressure switch to the breathing apparatus to receive pressurized air from downstream of the breathing apparatus air tank shut-off valve for operating the switch to close the circuit to automatically activate the light emitters when the valve is opened. When the valve is closed, the pressure switch opens to automatically inactivate the light emitters.

Abstract: An electric charge receptacle for a vehicle configured to be used with an electric plug includes a housing, a plurality of prongs, and a light source. The plurality of prongs are disposed within the housing, and are configured to mate with the electric plug. The light source is disposed within the housing.

Abstract: A poultry raising system includes a poultry house and facilities attached to the poultry house. The facilities include lighting facilities irradiating poultry with light; and the lighting facilities include a semiconductor light source, for irradiation with light having peak wavelength in the range of 550 to 650 nm emitted from the semiconductor light source. The light in this wavelength range has positive influence on sexual maturation, appetite, need for sleep and condition of internal organs. Light of shorter peak wavelength includes ultraviolet rays that cause stress on the poultry and attract insects. Light of longer wavelength includes infrared rays that increase temperature of the poultry and of the poultry house. It is possible to emit light having peak wavelength in a specific range effective to growth and fattening. Because of high electricity-to-light conversion efficiency, high economic efficiency can be attained, and CO2 emission can be reduced.

Abstract: A facial tissue container having an internal light source includes a window opening and frame for receiving and retaining the light source, a sealed sanitary barrier or cover over the window opening, and a powered LED unit, including a printed circuit board operably connected to multiple LEDs, a switch mechanism for operating the LEDs, and a power supply, a retaining mechanism for reversibly attaching the powered LEDs to the window frame. The light source also preferably also includes a dimmer switch mechanism for controlling LED brightness, and a switch mechanism for filtering the LEDs to emit colored light, and for changing colors based on predetermined patterns.

Abstract: A safety lightbulb includes a base, a glass envelope connected to the base, and electrical contacts extending from the base into the glass envelope and electrically connected to a filament for producing light in the glass envelope when current is supplied to the electrical contacts from a power source to which the base is connected. A safety arrangement in the base automatically electrically disconnects the electrical contacts from the power source when the glass envelope is broken, and includes an electrical contact member in the base and a moving/restraining arrangement in the base for moving the electrical contact members out of electrical contact with the power source and the electrical contacts, when the glass envelope is broken.

Abstract: An illumination and volatile active dispenser device and corresponding control circuits are disclosed. The device supports at least one white light source to emit illumination light, and a plurality of colored LEDs capable of providing a sequence of light patterns and ambient light. The modular control unit provides a volatile active dispenser to control volatile active emission rates. Thus, the illumination and volatile active dispenser device provides illumination light, ambient light, light shows, volatile active emission control, and combinations thereof, within a single standalone but modular device.

Abstract: A cover of an electronic device has a body inside and is penetrable by light yield from an illumination device. The body has an inner surface having a region impenetrable by light as a light-blocking region and the remaining region penetrable by light as a light-passing region. The body further has an outer surface having a region impenetrable by light as another light-blocking region and the remaining region penetrable by light as another light-passing region. The light-blocking region of the outer surface correspond to the light-passing region of the inner surface in shape, but in a size that is smaller, so that when light pass through the body, light can give an effect that the shape of the light-blocking region looks three-dimensional.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to lighting systems and illumination devices, and more particularly to a removable handle and battery pack for a portable lighting system that produces a high intensity beam of light in the visible and infrared spectral regions that can be used for non-covert and ultra-covert operations. The battery pack includes a 360 degree ballast connector, a locking, water-proof, recharge connector and plug, and a four-function back switch. The battery pack fits tightly into the redundantly sealed, water-proof handle, which includes a specially designed knurling system around the handle to improve a user's comfort and grip during extreme conditions and a rotatable D-ring connecter that locks in place and provides covert sound protection. The 360 degree ballast connector connects to a number of sealed connectors formed within a sealed ballast assembly.

Abstract: A college and pro sports fragrance oil warmer device which includes a housing having a number of sides, a bottom wall and an open top. A fragrance producing medium is disposed in a glass bowl upon the top wall of the housing. A light mechanism within the housing is for heating the fragrance producing medium to pleasantly scent vapor in a room. A sports name and logo are simultaneously displayed on at least one side of the housing. The oil warmer device produces light, fragrance, sports'team message and sports'team logo simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tufted textile (100) comprising a primary backing layer (10) which is substantially permeable to light, yarns (40) forming tufts on a first side of the primary backing layer, an adhesive layer (30) provided on a second side of the primary backing layer opposite from the first side, and a light source (50; 80) and a conductor arrangement (60) for the light source arranged in a position facing the second side of the primary backing layer. The adhesive layer, the light source and the conductor arrangement, are arranged so as to allow light from the light source to reach the primary backing layer. The tufted textile (100) may be a carpet.

Abstract: A street lamp includes a lampshade, a light source, a light pervious cover and a camera module. The light source is configured for generating light. The light pervious cover is mounted on the lampshade. A receiving space is defined between the light pervious cover and the lampshade. The light source is received in the receiving space. The lampshade is configured for shielding the light source and directing the light emitted from the light source to illuminate an object. The camera module is received in the receiving space. The camera module includes a lens facing the light pervious cover. The camera module is configured for capturing an image of the object illuminated by the light.

Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagnetic module includes a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The electromagnetic module includes a control circuit with one or more application specific integrated circuits for converting an input voltage from the dry battery to an operating voltage sufficient to power the light emitting diode. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets that resemble aquatic life-forms.

Abstract: A casing for enclosing an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more electrical components and a light source placed on an electronic substrate. The light source is located at a periphery associated with the electronic device, such that light emitted from the light source travels in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electronic device. The casing includes a first covering component and a second covering component adapted to engage together mechanically and enclose at least one section of the electronic device that includes the light source. The second covering component includes one or more reflecting surfaces adapted to reflect light emitted from the light source towards a pre-defined view zone. The reflecting surfaces are inclined at one or more pre-defined angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the electronic device.

Abstract: An LED apparatus with temperature self-regulating, over-temperature protection, and over-current protection function comprises an LED chip, a heat dissipation plate, a heat conductive layer and a temperature control device. The heat dissipation and the heat conductive layer disposed thereon carry the LED chip and dissipate the heat generated from the LED chip that is connected to an electric power source for luminance. The temperature control device exhibiting PTC behavior is electrically connected between the LED chip and the electric power source in series, and the distance between the LED chip and the temperature control device is less than 3 cm. The heat conductive layer can consist of polymeric dielectric material and has a heat conduction coefficient larger than 1.0 W/mK at 25° C.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a bowl having an opening. The opening includes a plurality of movable members movable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a closed position in which the movable members are connected and support items in the bowl. The second position is an open position and allows a hand to enter the opening. The apparatus includes a circuit that includes a switch operably connected to said moveable members such that a light turns on upon said moveable members being in a second position.

Abstract: An illuminating plug includes a cable, a terminal electrically connected to the cable, an illuminating unit formed on the cable, a light guiding layer covering around the cable and optically coupled to the illuminating unit, and a reflecting layer covering the illuminating unit and the light guiding layer. The light guiding layer includes a light emitting surface formed adjacent to the terminal such that light emitting from the illuminating unit reaches the light emitting surface through the light guiding layer and emits out to illuminate at least the terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, and apparatuses related to managing a rechargeable battery in an enclosed lighting module. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.