Abstract: A lighting device includes a base (1) and a light (2). The light (2) includes a housing (21) receiving a controller (22) electrically connected to a lighting element (24), a chargeable battery (25), and a switch module (26). A female coupler (3) is provided on one of the base (1) and the light (2). A male coupler (4) is provided on the other of the base (1) and the light (2). The female coupler (3) is detachably engaged with the male coupler (4) to detachably mount the light (2) to the base (1). The light (2) is detachable from the base (1) and can be used independently.

Abstract: An illuminated tool for cleaning hooves of hooved animals includes a prong having a tip adapted to engage and clean an animal's hoof and an illumination source configured to direct a light beam in the general direction of the tip of the prong.

Abstract: A nut is disclosed including a body having a visual indicator coupled thereto and integral therewith. The visual indicator provides a visual indication of a stress state of the body of the nut.

Abstract: An illumination system integrateable into or retrofit onto a circuit panel breaker box. The system may include a light source, a power supply, and a switch to activate a light when the panel cover is removed, or when the line power to the breaker box is interrupted, or when the specific breaker for the light in the area of the panel is tripped. The system may include a light external to the breaker box to provide assistance in locating the box in a power-outage or tripped breaker situation, a light within the panel cover recess with a switch that activates the light when the panel cover door is opened to provide illumination for assessing the status of the breakers, and a light behind the panel cover with a switch that activates the light when the panel cover is removed to access the wiring and breakers within the box.

Abstract: A baby monitoring light system includes a light body having a bottom portion and a top portion, the light body having a height generally shorter than the light body width and length, the light body comprising a light source oriented upwardly from the top portion, the light body adapted to project a light beam upwardly onto a surface approximately 5 to 15 feet away. The system may include a blanket having a pocket, the light body positionable in the pocket, the pocket having a space through which the light source projects when the light body is in the pocket. The light body may include one or more releasable fasteners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a touch window. The touch window includes a cover window; a first print layer disposed on the cover window to form an instruction icon pattern part; a second print layer in the instruction icon pattern part; and a reinforcement material on the second print layer.

Abstract: A light-bulb (1) comprises: a connector (6) designed to connect the light-bulb (1) to a lamp holder or to a socket for electrically powering the said light-bulb (1); a body (5) with an elongated form along an axis (A) and a side wall (41) defining an inner space (90), said body (5) having a first end connected to the connector (6) and a second open end for defining an outer portion (43) opposite to the engaging connector (6); at least one lighting element (200) arranged inside the space (90); a receiver (15) arranged inside the space (90) and able to communicate wirelessly with a sound signal emitter (32); an amplifier (56) arranged inside the space (90) and connected to the receiver (15) and to the loudspeaker (16) in order to amplify the signal received from the receiver; an acoustic loudspeaker (16) arranged inside the space (90) and connected to the amplifier (56) so as to receive said signal and emit corresponding sound waves; an annular support (46) arranged inside the space (90) in said outer portion (

Abstract: A skylight having a shaped reflector placed inside of the skylight adjacent a lamp for providing uniform natural and artificial lighting. The shaped reflector is positioned a predetermined vertical distance and a predetermined horizontal distance within the housing of the skylight to provide uniform artificial illumination simulating natural daylight illumination. Thermal efficiencies are improved with placement of a thermal barrier between upper and lower housings and external positioning of electrical ballast. Installation efficiencies are improved with the formation of an integral curb between the upper and lower housings.

Abstract: A grave marker assembly including a support arm having proximal and distal ends, a flagpole mounting loop fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the support arm's proximal end, the flagpole mounting loop being adapted for, upon an engagement of a flagpole with the flagpole mounting loop, extending the support arm from the flagpole; a solar cell fixedly attached to the support arm; an electric light emitter fixedly attached to the support arm; a rechargeable electric storage battery fixedly attached to the support arm; and a network of electrical conductors operatively interconnecting the solar cell, the electric light emitter, and the rechargeable electric storage battery for, upon exposure of the solar cell to sunlight, charging the rechargeable electric storage battery, and upon a termination of the exposure to sunlight, actuating the electric light emitter.

Abstract: An escalator or moving walkway comprises a balustrade base, an illumination profile disposed in the base and a transparent cover through which illumination is provided. An illumination strip is located within the illumination profile, and has a plurality of LED lamps. A reflecting surface is provided on the illumination profile, and is aligned such that at least a portion of the light emitted by the LED lamps impinging upon the surface is reflected in the direction of the cover, facilitating an even level of illumination.

Abstract: An improved drinking system having a water source capable of delivering water through water supply pipes, watering stations fluidly connected to the water supply pipes, and at least one light source optically connected to at least one of the watering stations. Also provided is a method for selectively distributing water to animals within a farm facility utilizing illuminated watering stations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for illuminating a surface to be observed microscopically using a retractable beamsplitter. The retractable beamsplitter allows the use of coaxial illumination when the beamsplitter is positioned in the operator's line of sight. The retractable beamsplitter allows the use of non-coaxial illumination without reducing the amount of illumination that reaches the operator when the beamsplitter is retracted from the operator's line of sight. As a result a single system can be used effectively to provide various types of illumination.

Abstract: An emergency illumination device includes a housing. The emergency illumination device is arranged to include a light source and a power supply. The emergency illumination device further includes a motion detector to generate a motion signal when motion is detected. The emergency illumination device is arranged to switch on the light source when a motion signal is generated by the motion detector. The housing includes a first outer surface arranged to support the emergency illumination device when positioned on a bearing surface. The motion detector generates a motion detection plane that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the first outer surface.

Abstract: A wire-piercing light-emitting diode (LED) a lead frame having a first lead and a second lead. The first lead has a first transition portion and a first bottom portion with a first cutting member, and the second lead having a second transition portion and a second bottom portion with a second cutting member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance emitting article in the form of a lamp shade comprising: an outer surface, where at least one fragrance is applied to the outer surface; and an inner surface, where at least one fragrance is applied to the inner surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the lamp shade includes a pyramidal structure that includes an open top having a periphery and an open base having a periphery. A supporting frame maintains the pyramidal structure, where the supporting frame is coupled with the periphery of the structure at the open top and the open base.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a core layer for an information carrying card, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A core layer for an information carrying card comprises at least one thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity, an inlay layer, and, and a crosslinked polymer composition. At least one portion of the inlayer layer is disposed inside the at least one cavity of the at least one thermoplastic layer. The crosslinked polymer composition is disposed over the at least one thermoplastic layer and contacting the inlayer layer.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly having a storage compartment adapted to receive a beverage container is provided. The storage compartment includes a recessed portion, and a top ring having a bottom planar surface is mounted onto the recessed portion. The recessed portion further includes a radiused inner edge exposed to the space of the storage compartment. A light source is mounted along the radiused inner edge. Light from the light source is reflected from the planar surface onto the radiused inner edge. A light shield extends beneath the bottom planar surface of the top ring so as to shield the light source from view of the passengers and driver of the vehicle yet allow light to pass from the light source onto the radiused inner edge of the cup holder assembly.

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: A flag made of a flexible fabric is disclosed having a lighting feature incorporated therein. The lighting feature may take on various shapes and is configured to create a continuous illumination. The lighting feature may be removeably placed within a pocket on the flag or may be more permanently affixed to the surface of the flag or sandwiched between layers of material within the flag. The lighting feature may be powered by sources including batteries, solar power, and external power, and may be configured to automatically shut off when the ambient light level is high.

Abstract: A system for lighting shelving with a conductive bus and shelf connectors aligned to allow engagement and disengagement of the shelf connectors during positioning and repositioning of shelves.

Abstract: An optical sensor assembly is disclosed. The optical sensor assembly includes an illumination system that segments light emitted by a light source into multiple segments. The multiple segments are allowed to travel different optical paths on their way to a common target area and are further allowed to irradiate different portions of the common target area. This enables a low-profile optical sensor assembly to be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device for a cooking hob with a glass ceramic panel. The illumination device includes a funnel-shaped reflector (10) with an upper open side and a lower open side. The illumination device includes at least one light source (36) arranged or arrangable at the lower open side and a transparent cover element (14) arranged or arrangable at the upper open side of the reflector (10). The illumination device includes at least one diffuser screen (16) arranged or arrangable between the light source (36) and the cover element (14). The diffuser screen (16) is made of a semitransparent material. The cross-section of the diffuser screen (16) is smaller than the cross-section of the reflector (10) enclosing said diffuser screen (16), so that lateral light beams (52) from the light source (36) to the cover element (14) can pass the diffuser screen (16). Further, the present invention relates to a cooking hob with a glass ceramic panel and at least one illumination device.

Abstract: An illuminable safety rope includes an illuminable wire of a predetermined length surrounded by a light-transmitting insulative covering to thereby form an illuminable cable. The insulative covering includes a flange extending radially outward along its length. The flange is defined by opposing side portions and terminates at an edge portion. A fabric material is disposed over and secured to the opposing side and edge portions along at least the length of the illuminable cable to thereby form the safety rope. At least a portion of the illuminable cable opposite the flange transmits light to illuminate the safety rope along its length when the illuminable wire receives power. Additional floatation materials and/or wiring can be provided adjacent the flange and beneath the fabric to enable floatation and/or reinforcement of the rope, or a distress signal to be sent to an alarm.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided that includes a lighting harness having a harness power cord. Disposed internal to the harness power cord are pairs of electrical leads for providing electrical power to LED's. The harness power cord is plugged into a switch. There is also a power source cord having a first power cord source end that is plugged into the switch and the power source cord has a second power cord source end that is connected to a transformer. The transformer is capable of being plugged into a wall receptacle. The lighting harness is disposed internal to the skull of an animal such that the LED's are capable of illuminating the skull when supplied with electric power via the lighting harness.

Abstract: Described in an example embodiment is an airfield light where the optical system can be easily removed, e.g., no tools. This allows maintenance of the optical system to be performed elsewhere, reducing the amount of time that airfield maintenance crews have to be spend on the field.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including at least one electronic component. The apparatus also includes an enclosure enclosing the at least one electronic component. The enclosure includes at least one wall defined by a membrane. The apparatus further includes a piezoelectric actuator that is fixed at a first end and rigidly attached to the membrane at a second end. Application of alternating current to the piezoelectric actuator generates a pulsating mechanical deformation of the membrane.

Abstract: A light-emitting method is provided. The light-emitting method is applied in a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device includes an emitting member to emit light. The light-emitting method includes detecting an air pressure of the light-emitting device and controlling the emitting member to emit light with color and luminance value according to the detected air pressure. A related light-emitting device is also provided.

Abstract: A thermal management apparatus includes a lighting assembly and a cooling module that is removably coupled to the lighting assembly. A recessed downlight fixture includes a housing having an open end, an electrical power access port, a cooling module in the housing that is removably coupled to the electrical power access port, and a light source in the housing that is removably coupled to the electrical power access port. The light source is operable to project light through the open end of the housing. A cooling device is provided that includes a male Edison or GU24 port interface and a female Edison or GU 24 port interface.

Abstract: A hat mounted music system includes a semi-rigid hatband and a flexible crown and hat bill mounted to the hatband. A retaining pocket is mounted to the hatband and is sized and shaped to hold a portable music player. First and second headphone mounts are located to align with the ears of a user. The mounts have first and second hinges. First portions of the hinges are attached to the hatband and second portions of the hinges are attached to the mounts. The hinges permit movement of the mounts from a first, open position to a second, listening position. First and second headphone modules are adapted to fit the headphone mounts. Connection wires connect the player to the headphone modules. The headphone mounts are spring-loaded and are retained in the second position by a latching mechanism. A release device allows the headphone mounts to return to the first, open position.

Abstract: A personal video lighting system to provide enhanced facial illumination for use with a personal computer and video communication.

Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure includes a LED module. A substrate is provided. A light sensor is positioned in the substrate. A LED chip is attached to the substrate. The LED chip has a first side and a second side. The second side is covered by an opaque layer with an opening. The opening is substantially aligned with the light sensor. The light sensor receives a light output emitting from the LED chip through the opening.

Abstract: A junction box for a probe is disclosed for connecting to a sensor assembly of the probe, wherein the sensor assembly has a housing and a plate. The junction box comprises stopper walls, retaining flanges, and a retainer spring to secure the plate junction box. The probe can be assembled by inserting the sensor assembly through the opening, pressing the plate onto the at least one retainer spring and elastically deforming the at least one retainer spring, and rotating the sensor assembly into an assembled position.

Abstract: A combination light and cigar cutting blade that includes a housing having a first housing piece and a second housing piece that mates with the first housing piece when the housing pieces are assembled; a light source disposed in said first housing piece; at least one battery coupled with the light source; a switch mounted on the first housing piece coupled with the light source and battery, and having opposed positions for either activating the light source or turning the light source off; a cutting blade having an annular cutting blade surface; and an activating button mounted on the second housing piece for operating the cutting blade between a nested position in which the cutting blade is disposed within the second housing piece, and an extended position in which the cutting blade is extended from the second housing piece.

Abstract: A nightlight charger for charging an external electronic device is mountable to a common 120 volt AC wall outlet, and includes a power supply to convert the 120 volts AC to +5 volts DC, and a charging profile configuration circuit. A charging profile selection switch is provided for the user to select a desired charging profile that is compatible with the electronic device to be charged. The nightlight includes a housing having a side wall, a portion of which is translucent. A light emitting device within the housing emits light that passes though the translucent portion of the side wall.

Abstract: A decoration system having a base object, receiving rings, decorative objects, and means for releasably coupling the decorative objects to the receiving rings. One or more of the receiving rings may rotate relative to the base object for a specified duration of time.

Abstract: Systems and methods permit use of efficient solid state emitters for broad spectrum continuous spectrum lighting defined by illumination data. The illumination data, which can be sold as a commercial product, can be recorded or authored and include spectral, temporal, and spatial information. Intensities of individual emitters such as LEDs can be controlled through a combination of pulse width modulation (PWM) and amplitude modulation (AM) of drive currents. The combination of PWM and AM permits fine tuning of the spectrum of emissions and creation of free space optical data channels.

Abstract: The object of the present disclosure is an active positioning system for positioning at least one mobile device (100) by utilizing radio frequency technology, the positioning system comprising at least one essentially stationary fixed base station (101) i.e. an active positioning system antenna (101), and an electronics unit (106) i.e. a transceiver of the antenna (101), which transceiver comprises at least one antenna for transmitting signals comprising at least position information to at least one mobile device (100), which position information of the signals comprises information on an effect area of the antenna (102, 104) by using certain transmit power. The active positioning system comprises as the mobile device a TAG (100), which is fixed to the user or application of the TAG directly or indirectly, an electronics unit (106) of the base station (101), at least one antenna (102, 104) directed to different sections of a controlled area.

Abstract: A sound absorbing luminaire providing lighting for an interior space environment and managing the acoustics within the environment. The luminaire includes a frame holding an acoustic film and a lighting element, forming a resonant cavity between them. The acoustic film is used for absorbing sound within the resonant cavity, and the lighting element provides light from a light source, such as LEDs, through the acoustic film. An optical film can be mounted in the frame between the acoustic film and the lighting element for providing a desired distribution of light.

Abstract: A traffic light assembly includes at least one light module, at least one lens located in front of the at least one light module, a transparent housing located in front of the at least one lens, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes a wiper located on an outer surface of the transparent housing, and a driver which drives the wiper to brush the transparent housing.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed here for illumination of illumination of objects to produce visual displays. The object has internal transmissive surfaces and a proximal end and a tapering distal end, the proximal end has an aperture for receiving light, and the distal end terminates with at least one transmissive ornamental portion. The method comprises the step of providing at least one light source with a large surface area, reflecting the light rays, collecting the light rays at the distal end, and producing a visual ornamental display. The system comprises at least one light source, the light source is spaced apart from the proximal end, and at least one transmissive ornamental portion disposed at the distal end for collecting and focusing light to produce visual displays.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus disclosed herein includes a first light emitting section, a thermal actuator, and a displacement mechanism. The thermal actuator is configured to generate a driving force on the basis of heat dissipated by the first light emitting section. The displacement mechanism is configured to displace a predetermined object by making use of the driving force generated by the thermal actuator.

Abstract: The invention proposes a barrier comprising a blocking beam (1) that is mounted on a console such that it can be moved between an open position and a blocking position, wherein the blocking beam (1) is realized in the form of a tube section, on one end (2) of which a lamp (3) is arranged in a lens (4) that allows a linear light scattering in the direction of the other end of the tube section essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis (5) thereof, and on the other end (11) of which a device (9) for reflecting the light emitted by the lamp (3) is arranged, wherein the axial part of the tube section that extends between the lamp (3) and the device (9) for reflecting the light is realized in a translucent or transparent fashion.

Abstract: A reptile lamp for installation in a top side of a reptile tank to provide illumination is disclosed to include a housing equipped with a high-voltage circuit and a LED start control circuit, a LED lamp panel mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the LED start control circuit and carrying multiple white LEDs and red LEDs for emitting white light or red light subject to the control of the LED start control circuit, and phosphor-coated cold cathode tubes mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the high-voltage circuit for emitting ultraviolet light.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing illumination includes a lower underlying layer that is attached to an upper surface layer. The upper surface layer includes any desired material that can be stepped on and used as the upper surface of a doormat. The underlying layer includes circuitry and wiring for conveying electrical energy from a battery to at least one light attached to the apparatus upon the activation of a sensor sufficient to illuminate the light, a portion of the upper surface layer, and a portion of the area disposed above the upper surface layer. A plurality of light emitting diodes are the preferred type of the light. An optional timer and other optional components and features are discussed. Various types of construction are described depending on whether the underlying layer is opaque or transparent or if a prior art type of doormat is to be included as a component of the apparatus.

Abstract: Methods for improving illumination uniformity of illuminated areas (14) are disclosed Apparatus, components and systems for carrying out such methods are also disclosed. An exemplary method (600) includes: receiving a luminance map (28) of the illuminated area (14); computing a luminance adjustment map (36) based on the obtained luminance map (28); and further illuminating the illuminated area (14) in accordance with the luminance adjustment map (36).

Abstract: A three-dimensional display device includes a display panel and a barrier structure. The barrier structure is located at one side of the display panel. Besides, the barrier structure includes a plurality of barrier patterns and a plurality of transparent slits. The barrier patterns and the transparent slits are arranged alternately. In particular, the barrier patterns include a photoelectric conversion structure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer display includes a display screen, an outer housing that surrounds the display screen, and a light integrated into the outer housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes multi-functional windows. Functions of the multi-functional windows described herein can include transmitting incident light, generating photovoltaic power from incident light, and emitting light. In some implementations, a multi-functional window may be placed in a photovoltaic state, a lighting state, or a neutral state. A multi-functional window can continue to function as a normal window in transmitting a portion of any incident light in any of the photovoltaic, lighting, and neutral states. A multi-functional window can be implemented in a building or automobile.

Abstract: An illumination/marker system mounted on a parachute slider is shown for identification, tracking, and collision avoidance in manned and unmanned parachute operations. The system includes a variety of emission/radiation sources (luminaires), and positioned at pre-determined locations on the parachute slider. A battery provides the power source. System activation means are provided automatically upon deployment of a parachute and/or slider, and/or other sensory inputs such as altitude, motion, time, or photometrics, or manual action, on demand, by the parachutist. System deactivation means provide sensory inputs or on demand by the parachutist.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a housing, which includes a front surface, a rear surface, and a top surface. The top surface has a key zone. A number of keys formed on the key zone. An air inlet is defined in the rear surface. A number of air outlets are defined in the key zone. A fan is received in the housing adjacent to the air inlet. The fan is configured for forcing air to flow into the housing through the air inlet. A heating element is positioned in the housing and configured to heat up the air in the housing. A switch is configured to switch on or off the heating element.