Abstract: A quick temperature-raising structure of cold cathode fluorescent lamp comprises a cold cathode fluorescent lamp, a soft electric heating component, an insulating tube and two insulating components. The soft electric heating component adheres onto the surface of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp. The insulating tube is slipped onto the surface of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp. The two insulating components are slipped onto the joint portions at two sides of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp, the soft electric heating component and the insulating tube. Grooves are formed on the insulating components so that an external power source can provide the working power for the soft electric heating component and the cold cathode fluorescent lamp via conducting wires. The soft electric heating component can heat in advance to quickly raise the ambient temperature of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp when the cold cathode fluorescent lamp is driven.

Abstract: A display device includes an ultraviolet light (UV light) source, a light guide; a movable element; phosphor elements, including phosphor particles in an embedding material, that emit visible light at different colors when excited by UV light; and electrodes arranged so that electric voltage applied to the electrodes can generate an electric field to move the movable element into contact with the light guide to couple light out of the light guide.

Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and inner and outer electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The inner electrode is arranged inside the discharge tube. The outer electrode includes a first outer electrode and a second outer electrode that are connected electrically with each other. The first outer electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube at a plurality of first contact portions that are located at different distances from the inner electrode and are provided discontinuously. The second outer electrode is in contact with the outer surface of the discharge tube at second contact portions. The second contact portions are arranged closer to the inner electrode than the first contact portions at a surface density greater than that of the first contact portions.

Abstract: A relatively small-diameter aperture fluorescent lamp is manufactured easily with high yield and at low cost. An aperture portion is formed in a manner that a thread-like member is inserted into a glass tube having an ultraviolet ray reflection layer and a phosphor layer formed on its inner surface, the glass tube is bent in a predetermined shape by using a bending jig, the thread-like member is pressed to the phosphor layer formed in a predetermined region in the bending member side of the glass tube while both ends thereof are pulled tight, the thread-like member is reciprocated, and phosphor of the phosphor layer in this region is exfoliated.

Abstract: A surface light source device comprises a light guide plate 15 having a back face 15E opposite with an emission face, the back face 15 being provided with a great number of micro-reflectors 19 and ridge-like projections 20. A U-shaped fluorescent lamp 14 is disposed along a plurality of end faces 15D, 15E and 15C. Light which is introduced into the light guide plate 15 through the end faces 15D and 15E is direction-converted by the micro-reflectors 19 to be directed to a generally frontal direction end emitted from the emission face. Each micro-reflector 19 realizes direction-conversion mainly through successive double inner-reflections at a pair of slopes. Light introduced into the light guide plate 15 through the end face 15C, which extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the end faces 15D and 15E, is direction-converted by the ridge-like projections 20 having a pair of slopes 20A, 20B to be directed to a generally frontal direction end emitted from the emission face.

Abstract: A light module is disclosed with an LED light for a LCD panel. LGP or LGS have mixed with well-mixed fluorescent powders therein and the white light with triple wavelength is made by the light rays emitted from UV LED to excite the well-mixed fluorescent powders. The present invention reduces the production cost and increases the color performance of the LCD.

Abstract: A back light module disposed under a display panel has at least a light source generator for generating light beams, a diffusing plate for scattering the light beams to the display panel, a light guide plate (LGP) for scattering the light beams to the diffusing plate, a reflecting sheet for scattering the light beams to the light guide plate. The reflecting sheet has at least an opening for dissipating heat generated by the operation of the light source generator of the back light module.

Abstract: A novel fluorescent lamp adaptor that safely converts an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that was designed to hold a “2D” 4-pin series fluorescent lamp to one that uses a “2C” series twin circular fluorescent lamp. The use of a type “2C” fluorescent lamp is advantageous because of its compactness, and greater efficiency, which is commensurate with a longer operational life.

Abstract: A light fixture extender adapted to be interposed a base and a diffuser of a light fixture. The light fixture extender includes a first coupling region adapted to removably couple the extender with the base of the light fixture and a second coupling region adapted to removably couple the extender with the diffuser of the light fixture. The light fixture extender further includes an extension region extending between the first coupling region and the second coupling region configured to enable an extended-length light bulb to be contained within the diffuser. The extension region may include a plurality of vents.

Abstract: The present invention provides several embodiments of an elongate hollow tubular or solid rod lighting device including a plurality of LEDs therewith and appropriate electrical componentry, and serving as a direct replacement for a conventional fluorescent light tube in a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture. The present lighting device includes appropriate connector pins extending from each end thereof, enabling the device to be installed in a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture with no modification to the fixture. The light may include appropriate electrical componentry such as a step-down transformer to provide the required voltage for the LEDs, either integrally within the light, incorporated in an end cap thereof, or installed separately therefrom in the fixture, as desired. The light may be colored or tinted as desired by the use of LEDs providing the desired color output, and/or by installing a tinted sleeve over the tube or rod as desired.

Abstract: Disclose is a master-satellite assembly for retrofitting a first existing recessed strip light fixture and a second existing recessed strip light fixture in a grid ceiling, where the existing fixtures are arranged end to end and are separated by a T-bar support member. The assembly has a master retrofit fixture, a satellite retrofit fixture and a wire cover bracket. The master retrofit fixture is received within the first existing recessed strip fixture and the satellite retrofit fixture is received within the second existing recessed strip fixture with wiring running under the T-bar support. The wire cover bracket extends from the master retrofit fixture, under the T-bar support member, and to the satellite retrofit fixture in order to cover the wiring. Also disclosed is a method of retrofitting utilizing the master-satellite assembly, and a retrofit reflector configuration utilizing hanger tabs extending from the ends of the retrofit reflector.

Abstract: A backlight device includes a plurality of fluorescent lamps each having a tube and lamp electrodes formed at opposing ends of the tube arranged parallel with each other along a first direction, a lower lamp fixing assembly of a first height having a first plurality of grooves disposed along a second direction for holding the ends of the plurality of fluorescent lamps, and an upper lamp fixing assembly of a second height, the upper lamp fixing assembly having a second plurality of grooves, a first end portion have a first width facing the lower lamp fixing assembly, and a second end portion having a second width smaller than the first width, wherein portions of the ends of each of the tubes are exposed at an exterior of the lower and upper lamp fixing assemblies.

Abstract: An illumination enhanced apparatus of image scanning module includes a transparent sheet for placing the script thereon, at least an illuminant be set under the glass and a reflective device set on the side of the illumination. The reflective device has at least two reflective curved surfaces. These two reflective curved surfaces are set on two sides of the illumination. The reflective curved surfaces are formed according to a portion of elliptic surfaces. Each reflective curved surface has first focus and second focus. The first focuses of reflective curved surfaces are set at the same point and the illuminant is disposed at this point. Therefore, the light irradiated from the illuminant can be focused on the second focuses of reflective curved surfaces reflectively, and then the light focused on the second focuses of reflective curved surfaces can be project to the script. The brightness of the range of scanning area can be improved and became uniform.

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 relatively small-diameter aperture fluorescent lamp is manufactured easily with high yield and at low cost. An aperture portion is formed in a manner that a thread-like member is inserted into a glass tube having an ultraviolet ray reflection layer and a phosphor layer formed on its inner surface, the glass tube is bent in a predetermined shape by using a bending jig, the thread-like member is pressed to the phosphor layer formed in a predetermined region in the bending member side of the glass tube while both ends thereof are pulled tight, the thread-like member is reciprocated, and phosphor of the phosphor layer in this region is exfoliated.

Abstract: A light casing structure with yellow light area includes a transparent casing and a yellow preparation uniformly sprayed on a surface of the transparent casing, thereby to absorb the light source of under 500 nm wavelength, so that it can completely cut off the ultraviolet, and it also can provide some effects, as the environmental protection, the power saving and the mosquito repelling.

Abstract: A flat type fluorescent lamp can include supporters between a first substrate and a light-scattering means. The flat type fluorescent lamp can also include first and second substrates, a light-emitting layer disposed between the first and second substrates, a plurality of supporters selectively arranged on the first substrate, and a light-scattering layer placed above the plurality of supporters, wherein the light-scattering layer is spaced a distance from the first substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric lamp (1) comprising at least one vessel (3) for producing and emitting visible electromagnetic radiation, a base (9) for securing and making electrical contact with the lamp (1) in a luminaire fitting, and a connecting part which connects the base to one of the remaining parts of the lamp (1). The connecting part is in this case in the form of a rotationally symmetrical rotary device (8) which makes it possible for the remaining parts of the lamp (1) to be rotated with respect to the base (9), when the base (9) is secured in the fitting, about the axis of the lamp (1).

Abstract: A lighting system for projecting a soft light with a flat reflector to provide a fill light with minimal spill light. Conventional light sources, U-shaped glass, fluorescent tubes preferably having phosphor coatings, are located at a position other than parallel to one another, that is, the socket assemblies are mounted in a V position at about 110° angle to opposing ends of the lighting fixture assembly. This placement provides a greater light output than is achievable by positioning the light sources parallel to one another, in addition to increasing the number of tubes used in the small space, thus decreasing the size and/or weight of the housing and increasing the light output. Furthermore, the fluorescent tubes will act as a reflector due to the angled position.

Abstract: An illumination device comprising, in combination an elongated housing, at least two elongated lamps extending in the housing, one or two magnetic ballasts carried in the housing to selectively energize the lamp or lamps, and switch means carried by the housing to control energization of said one or two ballasts.

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.

Abstract: A back light module is provided. The back light module comprises a frame, a U-shaped lamp tube and a diffusion plate. The U-shaped lamp tube is set inside the frame. The U-shaped lamp has two electrodes that face the bottom section of the frame just underneath the lamp tube. The diffusion plate is also set inside the frame above the U-shaped lamp tube. Since the U-shaped lamp tube forms the light source of the back light module, the number of light tubes is only half of that of the conventional back light module having straight lamp tubes and hence the light energy required to illuminate the module is effectively reduced.

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. The interconnecting cord is then routed to each of the high-frequency luminaires and placed over the input terminals. The protective cover is then forced over the interconnecting cord in the area of the input terminals forcing the input terminals to pierce and displace the insulation of the cord and make contact with the conductors within the interconnecting cord.

Abstract: A compact self-ballasted fluorescent lamp includes an arc tube formed by a glass tube double-spirally wound from its middle to both ends around a spiral axis, and a cylindrical holding member having a closed bottom and holding the arc tube, a case fit to cover a circumferential wall of the holding member, and the like. End-vicinity parts of the glass tube are formed to have a larger gap with glass tube parts adjacent in the direction of the spiral axis. The arc tube is held in a state where the distance L1 between a first point that is on an outer surface of a glass tube part adjacent to one of the ends of the glass tube in the direction of the spiral axis and a second point on a surface of the end wall facing the first point is about 1.5 mm.

Abstract: A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable includes opposite first and second ends. The first end of the suspension cable has a loop engaging the first tongue of the wall of the housing and the second end of the suspension cable is adapted to engage a support to suspend the housing from the support.

Abstract: The invention is related to a method and apparatus for modifying the irradiation distribution of a radiation source. In accordance with the method the radiation source (1) is used to direct radiation to an essentially planar target surface (6). In accordance with the invention between the radiation source (1) and the target surface (6), several plates (4), which are essentially transparent to the radiation and have spaces between them, are placed close to the radiation source (1), in order to use the reflection and absorption of the transparent plates (4) to attenuate the radiation to desired areas.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a light housing having two housing portions transversely extended at an adjacent angle less than 180 degrees to define a front angled opening, and a reflector having two reflecting portions received in the two housing portions of the light housing respectively wherein each of the reflecting portions of the reflector has a reflecting surface formed at an inner wall of the respective housing portion of the light housing. A light source arrangement includes two light sources, which are adapted for electrically connecting to a power source, supported within the two housing portions of the light housing respectively wherein the two light sources are arranged for producing lights to reflect on the two reflecting surfaces of the reflector respectively so as to project to outside through the front angled opening of the light housing with a wide projecting angle.

Abstract: A sensitive lighting fixture, adapted for incorporating with the construction junction box built on wall, ceiling or floor to form a utility lighting device, includes a base seat including a front plate and a recessed case rearwardly extended from the front plate, a light source disposed in the light source socket, a light shade detachably attached to the front plate of base seat and sized to cover the light source opening, a control sensor provided on the front plate of the base seat and exposed to outside, and a control device for electrically connecting the light source with the electric wires extended inside the construction junction box and electrically connecting the control sensor and the light source in such a manner that the control sensor turns the light source off when the visible light detector detects ambient light and on when the control sensor does not detect ambient light.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light unit used for backlighting a display device such as an LCD panel, which emits perpendicularly-directed white surface light by using lateral monochromatic light. The light unit of the invention comprises: a monochromatic light source for emitting monochromatic light; a light guide plate placed at the side of the monochromatic light source, and having a hologram pattern formed on at least one of front and rear faces oriented perpendicular to incident light introduced from the monochromatic light source for emitting light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the incidence direction of light; and a fluorescent layer applied on the front face of the light guide plate for converting perpendicularly-directed emitted light into white light.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp comprises a cathode panel, an anode panel and a light-output panel. A filament and grid electrodes are attached to the cathode panel. The anode panel is provided with a reflection layer and a fluorescent layer. The light-output panel is made of a transparent glass plate and is disposed on a plane different from the cathode panel and the anode panel. An electron beam emitted from the filament collides with the fluorescent layer. Upon this, the fluorescent layer is excited to emit light. The emitted light is reflected by the reflection layer to radiate from the light-output panel toward the outside of the fluorescent lamp. At this time, the light does not pass through the grid electrodes and the filament so that optical unevenness is prevented from occurring.

Abstract: A tissue illumination apparatus is useful in identifying caries, calculus, fractures, diseases or other defects in tissues within the oral cavity. The tissue illumination apparatus includes a light emitting device and at least one fluorescing lens. The lens may be configured to be integrally or releasably attached to the light emitting device. The tissue illumination apparatus may optionally include one or more intermediate focusing lenses. The fluorescing lens and/or any intermediate focusing lenses are made from any desired material that may be impregnated or coated with one or more fluorescing compounds and/or one or more light-absorbing dyes or pigments. The fluorescing lens converts light emitted by the light emitting device into light having a longer wavelength in order to better transilluminate oral tissues and render certain dental tissues and/or defects therein more visible to a dental practitioner.

Abstract: An adjustable utility light for suspension from an object has a nominal width and lateral edges, and both an elongate hollow member with opposing open ends and an axis. A pair of generally elongate gripping members is also present, each with a free gripping end and a hollow member engaging end. The gripping members are slidably and rotatably mounted with regard to associated open ends of the hollow member so as to be able to change the axial distance between the gripping members. An elongate biasing member extends through the hollow member and is attached at opposite ends to the gripping member. The biasing member is generally under tension so as to urge the gripping members towards each other, minimizing the distance between them. It is stretchable upon separation along the axis of the gripping members against its own biasing forces. An elongate lamp is provided with an axial length generally equal to the nominal width of the hollow member.

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 or mercury vapor lamps with low wattage flourescent 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 back light device includes a plurality of light emitting lamps, upper and lower holders having a plurality of recesses in opposing surfaces for receiving opposite ends of each the plurality of light emitting lamps, conductive layers on the opposing surfaces of the upper and lower holders for supplying power to opposite ends of the light emitting lamps, a conductive material on the conductive layers, and a light diffusion system over the upper holders.

Abstract: To provide a bulb-type lamp in which a globe is fixed to a case without a tilt, and a manufacturing method for the bulb-type lamp. The globe is bonded to a connector using a thermosetting resin, in a state where a neck part of the globe is inserted in a groove of the connector without contacting the bottom of the groove. The connector is then fixed to the case by means of a fitting construction. This makes it unnecessary to perform a heating process to cure an adhesive after an envelope is formed by the globe and the case. Hence the tilting of the globe caused by the thermal expansion of air in the envelope can be prevented.

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: Linear lamp energy output is tuned by adjusting the reflectivity of reflectors or shade members used to direct, focus and filter energy output of a linear bulb. Reflectivity is reduced in areas of the reflector contributing to high irradiance levels in a target area allowing, for example, overall equalization of irradiance across the target area. An outer surface of the linear bulb may have a modified diameter, light transmission reducing surface treatment or an added sleeve to linear bulb areas contributing to irradiance levels in specific locations in the target area that are higher than desired. Alternatively and or additionally, a lens or shade member having a graduated convergence, reflectivity and or transmisivity may be used.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture with body, reflector and electrical box formed as one piece, preferably of a polymeric material. The fixture includes a self-mounting feature and a seal against air infiltration into unconditioned spaces. The reflector has special geometry that provides symmetrical distribution of light. The lamp socket tilts downward to facilitate lamp changes. The design moves the heat sensitive components of the electronic ballast far from the heat produced by the lamp. The fixture may be installed from the occupied side of the room, eliminating the need for an installer to crawl in attic spaces.

Abstract: A lighting system and components are described for a lighting assembly, including a socket having a socket body and an electrical connector with a seal in the socket to seal around a light source. The socket is preferably configured to be independent of the mounting arrangement for the lighting assembly. An insulator is also disclosed for a lamp such as a fluorescent lamp having a body which protects the contact on the lamp so as to form a recessed lamp conductor. The combination of a socket and lamp insulator is also disclosed for providing a socket and insulator assembly for reducing the possibility of injury or damage due to high open circuit voltage, environmental effects and the like. Additionally, a lighting assembly is disclosed incorporating the insulator, socket and mounting arrangements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lamp-holder for fluorescent lamp of detachably holding a lamp with ease and of reliably and firmly holding the lamp under the condition of being subjected to vibration or shock is disclosed. The lamp-holder body comprises a holder having a pair of resilient arms, and holding the fluorescent lamp by pushing the lamp between the arms, and a guide bar positioned between the pair of arms and extended downward, the guide bar having an arcuate guide surface for guiding insertion of the fluorescent lamp at its lower end.

Abstract: A light source including an LED that emits excitation light, a layer a phosphor material positioned to receive the excitation light, the phosphor material emitting visible light when illuminated with the excitation light, and a first non-planar flexible multilayer reflector that reflects the excitation light and transmits visible light. The non-planar flexible multilayer reflector is positioned to reflect LED light onto the phosphor material.

Abstract: A backlight module, suitable for supplying a plane light source. The backlight module has a light guide plate, a reflection mask and a light compensator. The light source is disposed next to a side surface of the light guide plate, such that the light generated thereby is incident on the side surface of the light guide plate, transmitted through the bottom surface, and projecting from the top surface of the light guide plate. The reflection mask is disposed next to the sidewall of the light guide plate to cover the light source. The light compensator is disposed in the reflection mask. By disposing the light compensator with multiple reflection planes in the reflection mask or forming multiple reflection surfaces of the reflection mask, the brightness at the two comers of the light guide plate near the two sides of the light source can be compensated.

Abstract: An illuminated drinking vessel includes a main body with a side wall having fluorescent pigment. An ultraviolet light-emitting diode illuminates the fluorescent pigment. The drinking vessel includes an electrical power source such as a button cell and an electrical switch for selectively controlling the flow of electrical current between the power source and light-emitting diode. A base member connected to the main body contains the power source, the electrical switch, and the ultraviolet light-emitting diode. The fluorescent pigment of the side wall emits visible light in response to being illuminated by ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A controller for a lighting system is integrated with a light or other device. The controller operates in a local mode to control the integrated light only and in a remote mode to function as a serial network protocol controller for a series of connected devices. In remote mode, an IR/RF remote control is used to change settings for any device connected to the controller. The controller generates a fast serial network protocol instruction sequence, such as a DMX-512 protocol instruction sequence, from the commands received relatively slowly from the IR/RF remote control. The controller can include an hours of operation counter for the integrated light and a global setting function for changing all connected devices simultaneously to a single setting.

Abstract: A portable stack lamp includes a base supported by a supporting device, such as an extensible tripod and a plurality of rolling wheels, two or more lamp units stacked up to form a stack-up lamp body mounted on said base, and a cover which is adapted to cover a top opening of the housing of the lamp unit having a handle affixed thereon. The portable stack lamp is arranged to provide 360 degrees illumination so as to produce luminous beams in all directions while the user is able to selectively increase or decrease its luminous intensity by simply stacking up more or less lamp unit easily anytime. Therefore, the portable stack lamp can illuminate the surrounding that not only minimizes the number of work lamps to be used but also saves both the electrical energy and illumination cost.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a fluorescent elongated light fixture having a plurality of elongated light reflectors and each end of the light reflectors attached to socket mount/wire raceway arms attached to ends of ballast channel assembly and sockets for a plurality of fluorescent, elongated light tubes mounted on socket mount/wire raceway arms at each end of the longitudinal light reflectors on the concave side, and a plurality of fluorescent light tubes inserted into the fluorescent light tube sockets on the concave side of the light reflectors and one ballast in the ballast channel, and the reflectors having a cross section of a parabola and rim edges bent outward on each edge of the reflectors, and the rim edges of the reflectors overlapping the adjacent rim on assembly of the light fixture.

Abstract: A bulb for an electrodeless lamp system uses Sn or halogenide of the Sn as a primary bulb fill for obtaining continued spectrum when it is discharged, and the halogenide of the Sn is SnBr2. Therefore, high photoefficiency and superior color rendering can be obtained, and less ultraviolet ray than that of sulfur is radiated and warm feeling can be obtained visually.

Abstract: A light emitting device comprises a light emitting element, a metal package having a recess part for housing the light emitting element and a base part which has one or more through holes, one or more lead electrode pins which penetrate the through holes and are separated from the through holes by a insulating member respectively, wherein the bottom faces of the lead electrode pins project out from the bottom face of the base part and positioned on a same plane including a outer bottom face of the recess part. With this configuration, the light emitting device which has a good heat radiating characteristic and high mechanical strength.

Abstract: An environmentally-stable organic electroluminescent (“EL”) fiber comprises at least one layer of an organic EL material formed on a fiber, cable, or wire; associated electrodes for providing a voltage to activate the organic EL material; and a barrier layer formed around the EL and electrode materials for reducing the permeation of oxygen, water vapor, and other reactive materials into the underlying layers. The barrier layer comprises either (1) alternating sublayers of a polymeric material and an inorganic material, or (2) alternating sets of adjacent sublayers of polymeric materials and adjacent sublayers of inorganic materials. Color of light emitted from the fiber may be modified by one or more layers containing inorganic and/or organic phosphor materials.

Abstract: A backlight module structure is including a photoconductive element. The top of the photoconductive element has an outgoing face formed with numerous microstructures. An optical transforming layer is overlaid on the outgoing face of the photoconductive element between the outgoing face and the liquid crystal module. A solid powder material is mixed with a polymer binder and adhered to a transparent substrate to form the optical transforming layer. The solid powder material includes at least a lighting material.