Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.

Abstract: An LED lamp including a housing, a circuit board mounted to the housing, an electrical connector attached to the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board, a plurality of LEDs mounted to the circuit board that are activated to emit a light output when an electrical voltage is applied to the electrical connector, and a plurality of LED covers each mounted to cover one of the plurality of LEDs. Each LED cover includes a lens portion that redirects the light output from the one LED, and a side portion that attaches to either the PCB or the LED to secure the LED cover in place. The LED covers can be individually movable or replaced to modify the overall distribution pattern of the LED lamp.

Abstract: An optical projection type display apparatus wherein the first MLA forming the integrator optical system is arranged integrally at the light emitting part of the reflecting and condensing mirror so as to function as a surface plate so that the distance between the effective reflecting part of the reflecting and condensing mirror and the first MLA can be shortened. In addition, being formed integral to function as a surface plate of the reflecting and condensing mirror, the number of optical elements is reduced by one.

Abstract: An elongate light source (1) having at least one elongate lamp (3) with two ends, which has a light-guiding element (2; 4; 5) at at least one end.

Abstract: A light module includes a light emitting diode assembly defining a front side light emitting diode array and a rear side. The rear side is in thermal communication with a thermally conductive spreader, and a thermally conductive core is in thermal communication with the conductive spreader. The thermally conductive core includes an electrical conductor in operative communication with the front side light emitting diode array, and a plurality of appendages are disposed about the thermally conductive core such that they are in thermal communication with the conductive spreader.

Abstract: A lens mounted to a light emitting diode package internally redirects light within the lens so that a majority of light is emitted from the lens approximately perpendicular to a package axis of the light emitting diode package. In one embodiment, the light emitted by the light emitting diode package is refracted by a sawtooth portion of the lens and reflected by a total internal reflection portion of the lens.

Abstract: A surface mount lamp assembly for mounting to a substrate having a body formed, such as by molding, of a silicone rubber mixed with phosphor. The body has a cavity formed therein for receiving a blue or ultra violet (UV) output light emitting diode (LED), and is typically a translucent combination of silicone rubber and a desired amount of phosphor mixed therein Luminescent output is achieved upon stimulation by short wavelength energy of the diode acting upon the body to function as a frequency converter up-shifting the blue light into longer wavelengths. The silicone rubber/phosphor mixture also acts to mix the blue light with the longer wavelength light to result in a light, typically a white color light, which can be shifted in color hue depending upon the quantity and type of phosphor mixed into the silicone rubber.

Abstract: A light source device including a light-permeable cap accommodating therein a light emitting diode adapted to emit light from a top surface thereof in an axial direction. The top surface is oriented at an angle relative to the axial direction such that the light projected toward the top surface is reflected thereon and is redirected toward lateral direction or directions. A light emitting device has a disc-like globe which has opposing flat light permeable walls and within which a plurality of such light source devices are arranged along a marginal portion of the globe. The redirected light from each light source is diffused from the light permeable walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric light bulb having a longitudinal axis, a filament disposed at least approximately on said axis, and a glass having an outer peripheral face around the filament that is at least approximately circularly cylindrical about the axis. This outer peripheral face is secured directly to a mirror which it carries, the reflecting surface of the mirror being longitudinal and placed in contact with said outer peripheral face and having a cross-section which is selected and placed relative to the axis in such a manner as to concentrate the light emitted by the filament into a beam of predetermined orientation and flare angle. The invention is particularly applicable to making strip lights.

Abstract: A kaleidoscope or teleidoscope is provided in which the viewed object is an image focused onto a back-projection screen positioned at the objective end of the mirror system. Focusing may be by a pair of achromatic lenses which may be displaceable toward and away from the screen and the screen preferably comprises a wax layer sandwiched between glass plates one of which is in contact with the objective ends of the mirrors. In one embodiment an illuminated soap bubble in a glass globe is viewed through a kaleidoscope the length of which is reduced by redirecting the image by means of mirrors.

Abstract: A decorative structure including a crab-eye style lamp without a lamp holder, has a lamp bulb on a bottom surface connected with a pair of conductors separated and positioned by means of an insulation block. A thin sleeve is combined by heat shrinking with a connecting area between the exposed conductor sections of the lamp bulb and the conductors sections. A light penetrable decoration member of any of various configurations has a positioning hole in communication with the outside and extending into the decoration member for a predetermined depth. The crab-eye style lamp completely enters the positioning hole of the decoration member to provide a safer structure and a more attractive decorative effect when the lamp bulb is illuminated and shining.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp fixture in which a reflector is housed in a lamp body, a transparent front lens is attached to the lamp body, and a non-transparent treatment is applied to a region near a seal leg of a front lens. The non-transparent treatment is done by forming a plurality of convex cylindrical lens elements in a striped pattern on the entire region of the outer peripheral side and on a predetermined region of the inner peripheral side of the seal leg of the rear and/or front surface of the front lens, thus preventing a gap between the reflector and the lamp body from appearing dark when viewing the lamp fixture from the front and also preventing a seal groove of the lamp body from being directly seen.

Abstract: A cold cathode tube having a fluorescent material coated along the inner wall thereof and the tube being filled with a small amount of gas, characterized in that the inner wall of the tube is coated with a ultra-violet ray reflective film capable of reflecting ultra-violet light, and the light emission surface at the inner side of the ultra-violet light reflective film does not coat with a fluorescent material, and the remaining region of the light emission surface at the outer wall is coated with a visible light-reflective layer. In addition, the length of the parallel section of the tube can be extended to increase lighting area, and thus the efficiency of light energy output is increased.

Abstract: An enlarged surface LED lighting device having an interior reflector disposed and configured to reflect the light emitted by a LED element to increase the divergence of the light and form an interior reflected light. The interior reflector is typically a surface of revolution about the pattern axis configured to reflect and bend the light away from the axis of the spatial radiation pattern of the emitted light. The interior reflector is also formed to Increase the transfer of heat away from the LED element. The interior reflector is usually disposed in close proximity to the LED element to maximize the percentage of emitted light it redirects. The lighting device additionally includes an exterior reflector also normally a surface of revolution about the pattern axis.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a lens, a lens frame, and at least one mounting spring. The mounting spring is mountable to the lens frame and includes a first member configured to retain the lens in the lens frame and a second member configured to attach the lens frame to the housing.

Abstract: Electric torches especially for use as bicycle lamps comprising a housing and two light sources (2, 4). A first of the light sources comprises a filament bulb (2) and a second of the light sources comprises an LED (4). Preferably the LED is a white light LED. The light sources may be arranged inline with one another or side by side one another.

Abstract: An artificial flower arrangement that includes a number of lights and also includes a scent generating mechanism for dispensing a scent into the room. The scent generating mechanism is a plug in air freshener. Each of the light bulbs is positioned in the center of the corolla of an artificial flower.

Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp including a housing for enclosing a ballast and, optionally, a starter; a fluorescent light tube attached to the housing and electrically connected to the ballast; and a base electrically connected to the ballast and physically attached to the housing for connecting the lamp to an electrical receptacle. The housing is provided at an upper edge thereof with male or female mating elements, for example, threads, tabs, or slots. The lamp further includes a translucent cover or shroud for surrounding the fluorescent tube, having a closed form and being open at an end thereof, and being provided at the open end with male or female mating elements cooperative with the mating elements on the housing to directly, positively, and detachably attach the cover to the housing.

Abstract: A lamp has a metal layer to prevent light escaping in an undesired direction. A sealed envelope wall encloses an interior space in which an electrical element is arranged. The wall is partly coated by the metal layer, preferably at a lamp end opposite a lamp cap. A light diffusing or absorbing layer over a side of the metal layer facing the interior space prevents light reflection back into the interior space. For use as a vehicle headlamp, the metal layer may be silvery as viewed from the outside so that it is not noticeable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pattern-changing structure for a projection light system comprising a base plate, a rotating disc, a motor, and a patterned disc, and the motor is mounted at one lateral side of the base plate, and the shaft center of the cam passes through the center of the base plate and the rotating disc, to form as a unit. A crankshaft having two ends is mounted to the base plate, and one end is mounted with a stopping region and the other end is mounted with a spring hook. The spring hook is connected to a pulling spring and a cavity hole is provided on the base plate for the protrusion of the stopping region. The rotating disc is also provided with a plurality of positioning teeth. When the motor rotates, the cam controls the crankshaft to protrude/extend or to retract, and the positioning teeth is either extended or retracted. Thus, the rotating disc is rotated intermittently and various pattern images are obtained.

Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for use with a light bulb and fragrance medium that emits a fragrance when heated. The fragrance dispenser includes a body member having an opening for receiving a portion of a light bulb and having a cavity for holding a fragrance medium so that when the fragrance medium is held in the cavity, the light bulb is energized, and at least a portion of the light bulb is received in the opening the body member, heat from the light bulb will be transferred through at least a portion of the body member to the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member to cause the fragrance medium to emit a fragrance. The fragrance dispenser additionally includes control structure for controlling the emissions of fragrance from the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member.

Abstract: The invention is related to a reflector lamp comprising a parabolic primary reflecting section, a parabolic or spheric secondary reflecting section joined to the primary reflecting section, and an incandescent or discharge light source. The secondary reflecting section has faceted surfaces which longitudinally extend along the surface thereof so that most or substantially all the light reflected by the faceted surfaces avoids the light source and thus the light, which would be absorbed or scattered by the light source, is minimized or substantially eliminated.

Abstract: A vehicular bulb with its front end coated with a glare-protection paint that contains silicon carbide (SiC) as its pigment substance. With this silicon carbide contained paint, the front end externally assumes a color that is substantially the same color as reflectors and is thus prevented from being easily recognized from the outside of a lighting fixture that is installed with such a bulb.

Abstract: A various color light refraction bulb is disclosed. The bulb includes a lamp tube, tungsten silks and a core pillar. A concave ring is formed at a middle section of the lamp tube, so as to divide the core tube into an upper tube and a lower tube. The concave ring serves to refract light from the upper and lower tubes so as to present various colors. A cone shape surface is used to seal the lower side of the lower tube and is used as a reflecting region so as to project light toward the lamp tube; and therefore, a various light refraction bulb is formed.

Abstract: An electric lamp device which is capable of suppressing obstruction light toward the sky even if being used as a garden light or the like as well as a common lighting electric lamp. In the electric lamp device comprising an envelope and a small-sized light-emitting element assembly, an open end of a globe is coupled to a globe connection opening of a base body to constitute the envelope, and the small-sized light-emitting element assembly, such as a set of baseless small-sized electric lamps connected in series to each other, is housed within this envelope, and additionally, a louver including ring-like louver components is put within the envelope surrounding the small-sized light-emitting element assembly. Further, when needed, an attachment is fixed in the globe connection opening of the base body. The louver is mounted on this attachment. The attachment is composed of a plate section, a light-emitting element mounting section, and a support standing section.

Abstract: An electronic lighting device for use as a signal or illuminator. Light is created by a light emitting diode element which is encapsulated in a light transmitting medium. A curved exterior lens with a first radius of curvature is a first reference plane and a second and smaller radius of curvature in a normal plane cooperates with the location of the light emitting diode element to create a light beam with a controlled beam pattern which is elongated in a defined or first reference plane. The intensity of the projected light beam is maximized through the efficient collection of created light.

Abstract: There is disclosed a light diffusing device that includes a transparent base layer with a diffuser layer over it. The diffuser layer is formed of multiple light diffusing elements. These elements are preferably diamond-like in shape and are substantially in alignment. The diffusing elements, arranged in this manner serve to uniformly diffuse light, typically as emitted from fluorescent tubes, to which the device or devices is/are typically attached, such that areas of greater intensity, known as “hot spots” and areas of lesser intensity, known as “shadows” are eliminated, and viewers have difficulty determining the direction of the fluorescent tubes. The device can be flat, and when combined with adhesive forms a tape, that may include a backing member, inert to the adhesive, for storage. Tubular devices are also permissible.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp lens assembly for commercial display refrigerators, the fluorescent lens assembly being generally tubular in configuration and including a length generally approximating the length of the fluorescent lamp. The fluorescent lamp is positioned into the lens assembly and held in concentric relation therein by means of a pair of end caps securing the fluorescent lamp within the tubular lens. Both of the caps allow the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp to extend outwardly allowing the pins to connect to the lamppost of a conventional fluorescent lamp fixture. One of the ends (e.g., the top end) is provided with a removable cap allowing a spent lamp to be removed therefrom and replaced with a new one.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp comprising a discharge bulb provided with an arc tube having a discharge light-emitting portion extending in a fore-to-aft direction, an outer tube tubularly surrounding the arc tube, and a glare protection film formed on an outer peripheral surface of the outer tube over a predetermined angular range such that upper edges of the glare protection film are located on left and right sides of the outer peripheral face, and a reflector that securely supports the discharge bulb and reflects light from the discharge light-emitting portion of the discharge bulb forward, characterized in that the discharge bulb is securely supported by the reflector so that the upper edges of the glare protection film are located substantially at an equal height, that is, the upper edges are disposed in a horizontal plane.

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

Abstract: An elongated thin wall plastic tube device, containing decorative un-printed images along its length as transparent light-transmissive openings, while also containing printed or painted opaque sections to block out unwanted light-transmission around the images. The decorative tube device will surround a fluorescent light bulb color sleeve, which in combination with a fluorescent light bulb are inserted into a fluorescent lighting fixture. Once the fixture is powered on, the light transmitted by the light bulb passes through the color sleeve and through the un-printed image openings, while the opaque sections block out unwanted light around the images and throughout the remaining sections of the decorative tube device. When illuminated, the apparatus give the appearance of neon signage at a fraction of the cost of conventional neon signs.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus which comprises a light source, an optical system for condensing light emitted from the light source and illuminating an object with the condensed light, and an optical member which absorbs light having a wavelength from 260 to 340 nm among the light emitted from the light source, wherein the optical member is made of glass or crystalline material to which metal is doped.

Abstract: An ornamental lamp having a lamp bulb, and an ornament directly molded from a polymer around the bulb of the lamp bulb and colored, permitting the lamp base of lamp bulb to be extended out of the ornament for connection to an electric socket, light from the lamp bulb passing through the ornament in different directions when the lamp bulb is turned on.

Abstract: An interior or exterior design lighting assembly with a photosensitive sheet member in spaced relation to said assembly capable of aesthetically concealing its inner componentry by having said photosensitive sheet member adapting a darkened appearance when said assembly is in its de-energized state. When the light assembly is energized said photosensitive sheet member will render its darkened state to adapt a transparent state allowing for full light transmission to occur.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device including an LCD panel having liquid crystal cells, a color filter, and fluorescent lamps for back lighting located at a rear side of the LCD panel. The light generated by respective fluorescent lamps has different wavelength distributions. Thus, the color of the display can be easily and accurately adjusted by a user. Particularly, the color can be adjusted according to user's choice or circumstances, improving an image.

Abstract: A direct mounting lamp unit comprises a holder (4) each side of which is provided with a pair of terminal portions (5) having a shape such that a lead wire (2a) of a micro electric lamp (2) wound around the terminal portion (5) is substantially flush with a bearing surface (4a) of the holder (4). The lamp unit also comprises a color cap (3) that is provided with an engaging portion (3a) for engaging a lamp-receiving recess (4b) of the holder so that the micro electric lamp is kept vertically with respect to the bearing surface (4a) of the holder (4). The direct-mounting electric lamp unit having the above structure can be mounted on a circuit board (10) automatically by using a solder reflow bath in the same way as other electronic components, thereby improving productivity, though in the prior art, a direct-mounting electric lamp unit had to be mounted on a circuit board (10) by handwork.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlamp has a discharge lamp, a reflector and a smooth or nearly smooth cover lens, the reflector being adapted to generate a beam below a cut-off line. At least two masks are associated with the discharge lamp, and define two shadow zones on the reflector; the reflector includes at least two reflective zones for forming portions of the beam below the cut-off line, with different amounts of sideways spreading of the light; and these zones of the reflector are separated by generally radial transition planes, at least some of which extend into the shadow zones. A particular application is to enable wide cruising beams to be produced to European standards without any optical anomalies.

Abstract: In a line illumination device, a light source is provided at one end of a rod-like transparent light guiding member, for maintaining high and uniform illuminance, and the shape of a light scattering pattern 11 has: a first portion 11a gradually increasing in area from one end to the other end thereof; a second portion 11b continuous with the first portion 11a and increasing in area in the direction towards the other end at a higher rate than that of the first portion; and a third portion 11c continuous with the second portion 11b and extending towards the other end at a maximum width of the second portion 11b.

Abstract: A low voltage light novelty decoration that includes a substantially hollow and decorative main portion, a generally circular-shaped base portion, and adjusting apparatus. The substantially hollow and decorative main portion has a shape that identifies a specific event and provides an optical recognition that associates the specific event in a mind of a viewer. The generally circular-shaped base portion is integrally formed and has an exposed outer surface, a substantially concealed inner surface, a center, and a centrally-disposed, inwardly-tapering, longitudinally-oriented, and generally circular-shaped throughbore.

Abstract: A decorative lamp in tubular aquarium includes a tubular water container having water and a plurality of artificial fish therein, a base which is a hollow body for supporting the tubular water container, and a lid covered on the top of the tubular water container. The base comprises a lamp holder having a bulb therein for providing the lighting in the tubular water container, a glass tube receiving the lamp holder and transversally placed in the base for providing a color light in the tubular water container by a color of the glass tube, and an air bubble valve making air bubbles by a pump in the tubular water container to keep those artificial fish in the tubular water container moving.

Abstract: The present invention is a device that is adapted to be received over individual lighting elements of an ornamental light string. The preferred form of the device is a body of primarily unitary construction and having an open end and a closed end. The lighting element is received through the open end and into the body of the device. The diameter of the open end is adapted to snugly fit around the outer diameter of the light element for frictive adhesion. The device of the present invention is adapted to substantially block any light emitted from the lighting element such that remote viewers are unable to detect them. In alternate embodiments, the device of the present invention is modified to allow a reduced amount of luminosity to escape thereby rendering the covered lighting element dimmer than an uncovered element. Additionally, the present invention may be included with traditional ornamental lighting strings in a kit form.

Abstract: A back lighting device includes a light waveguide having generally planar upper and lower surfaces, a light module having a lamp member encapsulated between the upper and lower surfaces, a specular reflective material applied about the waveguide lower surface, and a light extracting material applied about the waveguide upper surface. The waveguide can be mounted in a user specific frame to allow high volume usage of a common waveguide element.

Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking sation securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor pressfit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a foolproof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a lamp capsule having a tubular lamp envelope, and a reflector disposed around the lamp envelope. The reflector defines an aperture for emission of light from the lamp capsule. The reflector has a reflecting surface facing the lamp envelope. The aperture has a dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis of the lamp envelope that is less than the diameter of the lamp envelope. The reflecting surface preferably has a diffuse reflecting characteristic. The lamp capsule may be a low pressure discharge lamp, such as a neon lamp. The lamp assembly may, for example, be used as a center high mount stop light in a vehicle.

Abstract: A light with a rubber-elastic cap, especially a colored silicone cap, particularly for attachment to printed circuit boards by soldering in the connecting wires of the light emerging from the bottom of the glass bulb, the silicone cap being provided with an edge thickening, which covers the lower section of the glass bulb and protrudes downward beyond the bottom of the glass bulb as installation edge, and the light connection wires being inclined and/or bent downward in such a manner that, after insertion in the boreholes of the printed circuit board, they brace the installation edge against the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Decorative lamp casings and lamp bulb envelopes create a desired effect, such as an icicle effect. The lamp casings comprise a single element or component shaped like an icicle that is capable of being slid over a lamp bulb and secured to the outer surface of the existing lamp bulb, lamp socket or lamp assembly. The lamp bulb envelope comprises a conventional electrical lamp base wherein the lamp bulb envelope is in the shape of an icicle. The icicle effect is enhanced by simulated frozen water runs on the outer surface of the casing or envelope.

Abstract: A motorcycle turn signal translucent lens has a central opening formed therethrough. A decorative cover is secured to the lens via fastening means engaging the cover and the opening in the lens. The cover has a plurality of openings provided thereon, thus, allowing the lens to remain viewable. The lens is secured to a motorcycle turn signal housing by additional fastening means.

Abstract: An improved fragrance dispenser of safe, simple and inexpensive design is reusable and can be utilized on a light bulb regardless of orientation of the bulb. The fragrance dispenser securely grips the light bulb at its widest point such that the light bulb may be oriented in any direction. Thus the fragrance dispenser may be used, for example, on a telescoping desk lamp or a swinging lamp where the bulb can be oriented in any direction not merely base up or base down. The fragrance dispenser is made from absorbent material that is non-combustible and reusable, such that the absorbed fragrance oil is vaporized to scent the room air with a pleasing fragrance when the light bulb is turned on and heat is generated.

Abstract: A plurality of lamps electrically connected together have different decorative patterns on the surfaces of the lamp bulbs so that when the bulbs are sequentially lit, a story is progressively and visually displayed.

Abstract: A light glare reducing device being all or partially constructed of light transmitting materials with light reflecting surfaces in different designs. When the light glare reducing devices or lenses are placed over lighting sources they reduce the high glare and blinding effects of the light sources. Increasing the light output of lighting sources when used with lenses can maintain the lighting level while reducing glare. When used for automotive usage alternative automotive headlights are used. The combined usage of the alternative headlights and the lenses provides roadway and side of the roadway lighting without high glare to oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians and animals. The existing automotive headlight system can be maintained so that the high beam headlights can be used if necessary or desirable.