Abstract: A luminescent assembly has a housing, at least one shortwave light source, at least one shortwave light reflecting cover and a primary visible light source. The shortwave light source is mounted with the housing and emits shortwave light when electricity is applied to the shortwave light source. The shortwave light reflecting cover covers part of the shortwave light source. The primary visible light source, which is significantly larger than the shortwave light source, is a fluorescent/phosphorescent coating formed on part of the housing opposed to the shortwave light cover, and emits visible light when shortwave light is irradiated from the shortwave light source and reflected by the shortwave light reflecting cover.

Abstract: A light emitting lamp and a backlight unit having the same are disclosed. The light emitting lamp is capable of reducing a tube voltage thereof and increasing an effective light emitting region via an increased area of external electrodes. The light emitting lamp includes a linear lamp tube having a plurality of protuberances formed at both ends thereof, and first and second external electrodes externally arranged at both ends of the lamp tube and having a plurality of protuberances to be engaged with the protuberances of the lamp tube.

Abstract: A utility light has a dual fluorescent lamp assembly mounted in a housing with a removable lens for ease of lamp replacement. The lens is releasably retained at an upper end by a locking tab. The housing has a swivel hook, a handle cushion, a housing cushion at the upper end, and a bottom cushion at a lower end. The lamp assembly is powered by a battery pack assembly releasably mounted in a handle portion of the housing for removal and insertion into a charging stand.

Abstract: A light source device includes: at least four rod-shaped lamps; an attachment plate to which the at least four lamps are attached substantially parallel to one another in a condition where the pitches between the lamps are different from one another; and a plurality of lamp clips each having two holding portions holding adjoining two lamps at middle parts thereof. The separation distance between the two holding portions of a first lamp clip holding two lamps and the separation distance between the two holding portions of a second lamp clip holding two lamps adjoining the two lamps are substantially the same.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that effectively filters infrared light from fluorescent lighting and that is easily adapted to typical fluorescent lighting and assemblies. A fluorescent lighting fixture includes a cover for filtering the infrared light from a fluorescent light source of the fixture. The cover includes an infrared filter for substantially preventing emission of infrared light from the fluorescent lighting fixture and a protective layer for preventing damage to the infrared filter.

Abstract: A low energy, bright bench worklight that uses two threaded mogul based fluorescent bulbs at each end. The worklight includes an elongated main housing with a downward extending opening formed therein. Located inside the housing and behind each bulb is a concave reflector. Located on each end of the main housing is a light assembly that includes a longitudinally aligned socket and a PCB. Located centrally and extending transversely over the housing is a switch bracket to which a manual switch is attached to selectively control activation of the bulbs. A removable cage attached at the opening of the main housing to protect the bulbs.

Abstract: A lens is provided for a task ambient luminaire having an elongated linear lamp tube for providing light, the lens including a refractive surface configured to extend along a portion of a length of the lamp and further configured to extend across the lamp in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the lamp, a mounting flange extending from the refractive surface and being configured to slidingly engage the luminaire and to support the lens within the luminaire, where the lens is slidably movable along the length of the lamp.

Abstract: A luminaire optical system comprises a ballast housing, a reflector having an upper end and a lower end, the ballast housing connected to the reflector, a plurality of lamp assemblies each having a base and a lamp portion, the lamp in electrical communication with the base at a single end, the base disposed downward and radially outward of said lamp.

Abstract: An optical system is disclosed that can be used for fluorescence filtering for molecular imaging. In one preferred embodiment, a source subsystem is disclosed comprising a light source and a first set of filters designed to pass wavelengths of light in an absorption band of a fluorescent material. A detector subsystem is also disclosed comprising a light detector, imaging optics, a second set of filters designed to pass wavelengths of light in an emission band of the fluorescent material, and an aperture located at a front focal plane of the imaging optics. A telecentric space is created between the light detector and the imaging optics, such that axial rays from a plurality of field points emerge from the imaging optics parallel to each other and perpendicular to the second set of filters.

Abstract: A fluorescent bulb retaining spring (6) comprises a one piece, sheet-metal stamped and bent part, entirely and seamlessly comprised of one material. The retaining spring (6) can be produced especially simply from one rectangular piece of sheet metal of substantially uniform thickness, with all functional parts and functional regions created by cutting out spring tongues and bending them outwardly from the sheet. Connecting legs between a bulb retainer portion (9) and a fastening portion (8) form an annular region which is closed in force-locking fashion by a crimped connection (29, 31, 32), which can be produced in automated fashion as part of the stamping and bending operation.

Abstract: A conductive shield for surrounding a high efficiency light bulb such as a spiral fluorescent bulb is described. A conductive curtain having apertures through which light may pass is connected to the threaded grounded base of the bulb. The apertures in the curtain present high impedance to stray electrical energy (SEE) from the bulb thereby reducing SEE.

Abstract: A package structure for a high-luminance light source comprises a circuit board, at least one light source, a resin coating covering the light source, and a fluorescent layer covering the resin coating. A light reflective layer is formed on a surface of the circuit board and is located correspondingly to the light source, and a plurality of reflective protrusions are disposed in a periphery of the light source. The light reflective layer is provided for reflecting the ineffective light of the light source, so as to transform the ineffective light into effective light. The reflective protrusions can reflect the horizontal ineffective light of the light source effectively, so that the light emitted at different angles from the light source are fully utilized to improve the luminescent efficiency of the light source.

Abstract: A display and a backlight module thereof. The display includes a backlight module, a panel and a front bezel. The backlight module includes a substrate, a plurality of lamps, and a plurality of lamp holders. The substrate includes a first side and a second side. The lamps are arranged from the first side to the second side in order and parallel to the first side and the second side. The lamp holders disposed on the substrate are connected to the lamps. A line formed by the linked lamps and the substrate intersect to form an included angle.

Abstract: A backlight assembly structured to reduce vibrations and impacts that are transmitted to fluorescent lamps. The backlight assembly includes a diffuser plate diffusing light and including indented portions in a bottom surface thereof, a plurality of lamps disposed under the diffuser plate and emitting the light, and a reflective plate disposed under the lamps and reflecting the light.

Abstract: A lighting fixture assembly includes a base having a plate and a peripheral wall which has recesses defined in an inner periphery thereof. The plate has connection slots in which V-shaped clamp members are respectively received. Each clamp member has a C-shaped connection end which includes an opening and two extensions extend from two ends of the connection end at an angle. Two parts each have an insertion and a frame is connected on the insertion. Each frame is connected with light tubes thereon. Each insertion has protrusions for being engaged with the recesses and positioning rods for being slidably inserted through the connection slots and engaged with the V-shaped clamp members. The two parts can be replaced by different shapes of parts.

Abstract: An assembly structure for an energy-saving lamp includes a controlling IC board installed in the lamp seat, a lid that covers the lamp seat, lamp tubes set and fixed onto the lid, and an inductance heat radiating seat installed on the lid; the inductance heat radiating seat allows for an inductance to be installed inside. The inductance and the controlling IC board are separated, and thus damage to the inductance and related components from continuous overheating of the controlling IC board can be avoided. Due to the isolated design of the lid and the lamp seat it is easy to disassemble and change the component parts of either the lamp tubes or the controlling IC board in the event of malfunction. Finally, because the lamp tubes of the present invention branch out horizontally, the lamp's area of illumination is significantly increased. Overall, the present invention achieves the advantages of reducing cost, convenient repair and increasing the lighting area.

Abstract: A flat fluorescent lamp includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an external electrode, and a radiating member. The second substrate is combined with the first substrate to form a plurality of discharge spaces. The external electrode is formed on at least one surface of the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the external electrode extends perpendicularly to the discharge spaces. The radiating member is formed on the external electrode and radiates heat generated from the external electrode. Therefore, the heat generated from the flat fluorescent lamp is radiated to outside the flat fluorescent lamp through the radiating member, reducing pinhole formation and generally improving luminance characteristics of the flat fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: Retrofitting lighting fixtures (e.g., HID based lighting fixtures) using a pin mounted PL style fluorescent based energy efficient light assembly and methods of installing retrofitting lighting fixtures are disclosed.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.

Abstract: A backlight module comprising a back bezel, at least one light emitting device, a first circuit board, and a second circuit board is provided. The light emitting device, which has an electrode, is disposed on the side of the back bezel, while the first circuit board is disposed on the edge of the back bezel. An elastic clip is used to electrically connect the first circuit board directly with the electrode of the light emitting device, while the second circuit board is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

Abstract: A back light unit for a liquid crystal display device for improving uniformity of the light and dispensing with optical sheets. The back light unit includes a light source having a holographic pattern formed on a surface thereof opposite the display device which is to display a picture, and a reflective plate under the light source.

Abstract: Retrofit fluorescent lighting fixtures for installation into a surface mounted cylindrical lighting fixture of the square or cylindrical shape. A 4-wire assembly is used for replacing conventional incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs in existing lighting fixtures recessed downlights, in particular. The retrofit lighting fixtures include, inter alia, a threaded connector, a ballast, a heat exchanger, a fluorescent light source connector and a threaded body for receiving a reflector glass.

Abstract: The display device lighting unit comprises a light source lamp and a lamp holder, which has one or an arbitrary combination of the following features: (1) the lamp holder comprises a plurality of supporting members at least partly integrated, (2) the light source lamp or lamps have a curved portion and each is supported by supporting members of the lamp holder or holders at least partly at the respective curved portions, (3) the lamp holder has, for example, projections, depressions and so on that reduces the supporting area of the supporting members, (4) means for fixing the lamp holder within the display device lighting unit after the fixation of light source lamp on the supporting members of the lamp holder or holders in which at least one fixing member of the lamp holder or holders have a structure resulting from division into two.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that effectively filters infrared light from fluorescent lighting and that is easily adapted to typical fluorescent lighting and assemblies. A fluorescent lighting fixture includes a cover for filtering the infrared light from a fluorescent light source of the fixture. The cover includes an infrared filter for substantially preventing emission of infrared light from the fluorescent lighting fixture and a protective layer for preventing damage to the infrared filter.

Abstract: A backlight assembly includes a bottom chassis, a flat fluorescent lamp, a frame and a reflecting member. The flat fluorescent lamp is supported in the bottom chassis, and the flat fluorescent lamp includes a plurality of discharge spaces to generate light. The frame is combined with the bottom chassis to hold the flat fluorescent lamp. The reflecting member in one embodiment is coupled to the frame to cover an edge portion of the flat fluorescent lamp. In another embodiment, the reflecting member is integral with the frame.

Abstract: A low cost under-cabinet and display case lighting system that permits the highest degree of flexibility in the installation and location of luminaires for under-cabinet and display case lighting. The system consists of a high-frequency power source, an interconnection cord, and one or more high-frequency luminaires. The high-frequency power source is powered from a source of 50 or 60 Hertz power. The interconnection cord is connected to the high-frequency output of high-frequency power source. The high-frequency luminaires are mounted in the desired locations under the cabinets or display case shelves. Any number of high-frequency luminaires (within the capacity of the high-frequency power source) may be added.

Abstract: An illumination light application structure provided for irradiating an observation object with illumination light in an observation optical apparatus provided with an objective optical system inside a lens barrel whose top is configured into a slender shape, includes a wavelength converting element located in the proximity of a position of an entrance pupil of the objective optical system; a light source emitting light whose wavelength is converted by the wavelength converting element; and an irradiation device irradiating the wavelength converting element with the light emitted from the light source through the objective optical system.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance of a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and changing the optical properties of light emitted by the CFL is provided. The device for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) includes a cover configured for obscuring the compact fluorescent lamp; and an attachment mechanism configured for coupling the cover to the compact fluorescent lamp by engaging an inner surface of the compact fluorescent lamp. The attachment mechanism includes at least two resilient fingers for engaging at least two spaced apart inner surfaces of the compact fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A backlight unit includes a plurality of lamps, a gripping device, and fasteners. The gripping device couples the ends of the plurality of lamps. The fasteners secure the lamps and gripping device to a frame of the backlight unit. A method of assembling a backlight display includes: aligning a cylindrical lamp with a flange of a gripping device; sliding the lamp past a flaring portion of a holding portion; and seating the lamp into the holding portion by pressing the lamp into a concave portion of the holding portion.

Abstract: A cold cathode fluorescent lamp (10) is configured generally as a trapezium having first (11), second (12), third (13) and fourth (14) sides, the lamp (10) has a first end (15) adapted to be connected to an electric supply and a second end (16) adapted to be connected to the electric supply, the first and third sides (11 and 13) being generally parallel to one another and running in opposite directions, the second side (12) extending between the first and third sides (11 and 13) and not at right angles to either the first side (11) or the third side (13), and the fourth side (14) being defined by a first portion (17) extending from the third side (13), a second portion (18) of generally inverted U-shape extending towards the second side (12) and a third portion (19) extending from the second portion (18) towards the first side (11).

Abstract: A LED lampshade suitable for mass production and characterized by extended LED working life is disclosed having a plastic lampshade body made by means of injection molding or pressure casting, and an in-mold decoration film directly bonded to the plastic lampshade body during the injection molding or pressure casting process. The in-mold decoration film comprises a base layer, a release layer covered on the base layer, a printing layer of a fluorescent substance or ink of a predetermined color, and an adhesive layer covered on the printing layer for bonding to the plastic lampshade body. The LED lampshade can be used with a blue LED to produce white light. The printing layer can be printed with different color inks for producing light of different colors.

Abstract: A light diffusing resin composition containing a transparent resin, a light diffuser and a dye having a maximum absorption wavelength (?Amax) in a range of 470 nm to 520 nm or a range of 570 nm to 610 nm and a maximum fluorescence wavelength (?Pmax) in a range of 380 nm to 470 nm, a range of 520 nm to 570 nm or a range of 610 nm to 700 nm.

Abstract: This invention is for electric power line attachment apparatus to hanging luminaire including fluorescent tube luminaire assembly, and includes a female connector attached to the luminaire and a power line connector cord male segment plugged into the female segment attached to the luminaire and the female segment and male segment of the connector cord is preferably a UNIVERSAL MATE-N-LOK insulated connector which is a trademark of AMP CO., a division of Tyco Co. of Harrisburg, Pa.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a composite film, and at least one light source unit adjacent to at least one opening. The composite film has a thermal transferring layer and a reflecting layer, the reflecting layer being disposed at the thermal transferring layer and having the at least one opening exposing part of the thermal transferring layer. The backlight module can be used in a liquid crystal display. The liquid crystal display has the aforementioned backlight module and a liquid crystal panel, the backlight module being disposed under the liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising: a light emitting diode lighting panel having first and second opposing surfaces; light emitting diodes at a periphery of light emitting diode lighting panel for emitting light through the first surface; a reflective surface at the second surface of the light emitting diode lighting panel; and a power supply unit connected to the light emitting diode panel, the power supply having first and second ends, and electrical circuitry for converting alternating current to direct current between the first and second ends, wherein the first end is for insertion into the a socket.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a housing, a light-emitting unit, a cup-shaped reflector, and a plurality of leads. The light-emitting unit is disposed in the housing. The cup-shaped reflector is disposed in the housing, and includes a base wall that is formed with a plurality of holes therethrough, and a surrounding wall that diverges from the base wall thereof and that surrounds the light-emitting unit. Each of the leads extends into the housing and is coupled electrically to the light-emitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of enhancing illumination by a variety of lamp types through the use of reflective technologies, for example, replacement of expensive high intensity density of mercury vapor lamps with low wattage fluorescent tubes having at least one and in some cases, up to three reflective surfaces for focusing otherwise lost light toward a target illumination area. Further, the placement of light sources at the focal point of said reflective surfaces aids in optimizing the amount of light focused in a desired direction.

Abstract: A lamp fixture includes a housing with a high voltage end lamp socket therein. A fluorescent lamp extends from the socket. A heater is at the fluorescent lamp at the high voltage end lamp socket and is adjacent to. The heater includes a plate radiator which is attached to the outside of the light reflector and a thermostat. The thermostat is hooked to the line voltage to the fixture. A substantially clear heat reflector extends partially around the fluorescent lamp and, with the heater, substantially encloses circumferentially the fluorescent lamp at the high voltage end lamp socket. The reflector is pivotally mounted relative to the fluorescent lamp to allow retraction of the heat reflector for placement of the fluorescent lamp. A light reflector extends partially around the fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A white light emitting diode (LED) is provided, which includes a reflective mirror arranged on the light emitting path of a blue or an ultra violet LED die at an appropriate angle. Phosphors are coated on the reflective mirror, the emitting plane of the LED, or both so that the phosphors are excited by the blue or UV lights emitted by the LED die to produce white lights. The present invention provides a white LED having a long lifetime and a uniform light color by separating the phosphors from the LED die, and by allowing the lights emitted from the LED die to undergo several excitations with the phosphors.

Abstract: An accent light is provided that easily mounts directly to a linear luminaire across its light-emitting opening and in front of the luminaire's lamp(s). The accent light has one or more mounting devices that easily engage the luminaire. The accent light can be advantageously installed without disrupting a continuous row of linear luminaires.

Abstract: An external electrode fluorescent lamp includes an external electrode having an increased surface area. The external electrode fluorescent lamp includes a lamp tube, the lamp tube including a “W”-like shaped end portion, and a double-tube external electrode formed on an outer surface of the “W”-like shaped end portion, the double-tube external electrode including a first electrode on a concave outer surface of the “W”-like shaped end portion, and a second electrode formed on a non-concave outer surface of the “W”-like shaped end portion. Alternatively, the external electrode fluorescent lamp includes a lamp tube, the lamp tube having two end portions and an intermediate portion between the end portions and a diameter of the end portions being larger than a diameter of the intermediate portion, and external electrodes respectively formed on an outer surface of the end portions of the lamp tube.

Abstract: An impact resistant assembly for a handheld fluorescent task lamp, comprising a housing configured as a hollow tubular handle; a generally tubular lens body molded of a substantially clear plastic material, seated in a recess within a first end of the housing and enclosing at least one compact fluorescent bulb; an elongated spine member extending from a rearward side of the first end of the housing approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof and configured for slidingly supporting the lens body on a track formed along a rearward portion of the lens body; and a resilient bulkhead disposed within a distal portion of the lens body for cushioning a distal end of the at least one compact fluorescent bulb.

Abstract: A lamp body for a fluorescent lamp has multiple sections arranged on an inner surface of the lamp body. The sections include at least one coated section coated with fluorescent powders and at least one non-coated section being naked and kept free from fluorescent powders. The fluorescent powders generate visible lights when colliding with ultraviolet rays. The visible lights can directly pass out of the lamp body through the at least one non-coated section to form a light source and improve a luminance of the fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A hand-held portable drop-light is provided. The light comprises a handle, a housing, a cover, a novel mounting assembly, and a light bulb. The mounting assembly is configured with a pivoting light bulb socket and positioned within the handle for mounting the light bulb within a housing interior. The housing possesses an aperture through which the container interior and light bulb may be accessed. The cover is reversibly attached to the housing so as to inhibit access to the light bulb through the aperture. When replacing the light bulb, the cover is moved from the aperture and the mounting assembly is pivoted between a retracted position, where the bulb is substantially retained within the housing and an extended position, where a portion of the bulb is positioned outside the housing. In this manner, the light bulb is easily accessed for replacement.

Abstract: A reduced emissions work light that includes a bulb having an elongated bulb tube, a handle adjacent the bulb and adapted for being gripped by a user to manipulate the work light, an emissions containment housing positioned adjacent the bulb tube, and an integrated ballast and filter assembly. The integrated ballast and filter assembly is located within the housing and operatively connected to the bulb for providing voltage to the bulb and reducing emissions generated by the work light.

Abstract: A light tube assembly includes a light tube and a stabilizer which includes a tubular body with copper members that are slidably engaged with curved slots in a base. A core with terminal plates is received in the tubular body and two locking pin 51s extend through grooves in the tubular body and are removably inserted into the base. An end cap is rotatably connected to the core and is positioned at three positions. The three positions allow the user to replace the base, to replace the light tube and to secure the light tube respectively.

Abstract: Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.

Abstract: A backlight unit prevents the display quality degradation of a LCD device and improves the long-term reliability thereof. The unit comprises at least one fluorescent lamp having a first end and a second end; a first cable or wire connected to the first end of the lamp; and a second cable or wire connected to the second end of the lamp. The first cable or wire is different in shape or type from the second cable or wire. A conductor of the first cable or wire is approximately equal in cross-sectional area to that of the second cable or wire. When two or more fluorescent lamps are used, a cross-sectional area of the conductor of the first cable connected commonly to the first ends of the lamps is approximately equal to the sum of cross-sectional areas of the conductors of the second cables or wires connected respectively to the second ends thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for reducing socket shadow in an area of low luminance, the apparatus comprising a luminaire casing, at least two linearly adjacent tandem lamps disposed in the luminaire casing, the at least two lamps each capable of emitting a light output, a region of diminished radiant exitance disposed between adjacent ends of the at least two linearly adjacent lamps, the region of diminished radiant exitance emitting a lower light output than the light output emitted from the at least two lamps and creating the area of low luminance, and a reflector disposed with the luminaire casing, the reflector being disposed proximate the at least two lamps and positioned with respect to the at least two lamps to redirect the light output emitted from the at least two lamps to the area of low luminance.

Abstract: An improved efficiency fluorescent lighting system is described. The system utilizes reduced rows of fluorescent luminaires which are spaced much further apart than traditional spacing. The luminaires used in the system of the present invention have increased light output of each luminaire by up to fifty percent through a combination of use of a high efficiency lamp producing about 3250 lumens, an electronic dimming ballast having a ballast factor of about 1.2 and a luminaire having a spacing to mounting height ratio of at least 1.5.