Abstract: The reflector lamp has a reflector body (1) having a neck-shaped portion (4) with an end face (5). An electric lamp (10) having a lamp vessel (11) with elongate end portions (12,13) and in which an electric element (14) is present, is mounted inside the reflector body (1), its first end portion (12) being fixed in the neck-shaped portion (4) and its electric element (14) being aligned with respect to the optical axis (3) of the reflector body (1). The lamp (10) is fixed by means of a first (30) and a second clamping member (40), which are initially movable with respect to the lamp (10) and one to the other, and which are rigidly secured one to the other after alignment of the electric element (14). The first clamping member (30) is kept positioned against the end face (5).

Abstract: A convertible safety torchiere uses a glass-enclosed vertical halogen bulb with a Type A screwthreaded base. The base is screwed into a socket positioned in a frustoconical cup which extends downwardly from the bowl, and a transparent protective dome is mounted on the cup so as to surround the bulb in spaced relationship thereto. A protective funnel spaced from the cup and socket surrounds the cup and socket under the bowl. The Type A socket allows substitution of a standard incandescent bulb for the halogen bulb if desired.

Abstract: A lamp using a discharge bulb 7 as a dipped-beam lamp LL is arranged in the middle of a triple headlight, and a lighting circuit 23 is arranged in the middle of the headlight. A cord 22 for connecting the lighting circuit 23 and the discharge bulb 7 is short, and the weight balance of the headlight as a whole is stabilized even if the lighting circuit 23 is relatively heavy. Light projected from the discharge bulb 7 expands horizontally toward the auxiliary lamp CL and the main-beam lamp HL, so that the headlight is illuminated as a whole, which in turn improves the external appearance of the headlight.

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: An electric lamp according to the invention comprises a lamp vessel (10) which is closed in a gastight manner, which has an end portion (11), and which surrounds a light source (12). The lamp vessel supports a cylindrical collar (30) with an axis (31) at its end portion (11). One or several projections (33a, 33b, 33c) of a first coupling member (30) which each grip into a respective recess (41a, 41c) of a second coupling member (40) couple the collar (30) to a mounting member (40) for fastening the lamp to a carrier. At least one of the coupling members (30) is made of an elastic material.

Abstract: A canopy light has a housing with a lower portion terminating in an opening, and also has a reflector in the housing. In the improvement, the lower housing portion includes a pair of spaced mounting members and the reflector includes a mounting lip affixed below the mounting members. The reflector body extends above the mounting members and is dimensioned to permit the reflector to be removed downwardly through the housing opening. A ballast assembly is above the reflector and is mounted on ballast supports inside the housing. The ballast assembly platform and the ballast supports are configured so that the ballast assembly can be lifted upwardly away from the supports (preferably without having to remove or loosen any fasteners) and then lowered downwardly through the housing opening. A new method for servicing a ballast assembly using access only through the housing opening (i.e., without having to gain access to the top of the housing) is also disclosed.

Abstract: Metal halide table and floor lamps and method of manufacture. A lamp base module housing a power supply, ballast, and illumination controls separate from a metal halide bulb with the metal halide bulb housed within the base or a luminaire module. Lamp modules of various size and appearance may be manufactured separately and easily assembled by those of but ordinary skill.

Abstract: A device for providing illumination to a specifically defined region including in combination an extended and diffuse light source and a holographic optical element mounted in spaced relation to said light source, said holographic optical element comprising a layer of holograph adaptable material having formed thereon an array of independent holographic lenses each responsive to selected regions on said light source for directing light collected from said selected regions on said light source to a selected viewing pattern.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached a wide angled halide light apparatus or an apparatus containing several halide lights positioned in a wide configuration. The object of this invention is to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable cap or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered halide lighting apparatus is attached by the hook and loop concept. The wide halide light(s) requires a small amount of electrical current and illuminates a larger area with a brighter illumination than the customary headlight. Furthermore, the halide lights emit less radiation (in the form of heat) than halogen lights.The design of the apparatus permits diverse tasks to be easily performed, and increases the safety of all movements in the dark. It is particularly advantageous to pilots of aircraft and engineers to illuminate instrument panels in emergency situations when darkness prevails.

Abstract: A lighting fixture with a lamp end support is disclosed for supporting the free end of a transversely mounted, single-ended lamp. The lighting fixture preferably has a bowl-shaped reflector with a side mounted lamp mounting socket, which supports the base end of the single-ended lamp substantially perpendicular to the central aiming axis of the lighting fixture. The free end of the lamp is supported by the lamp end support, which is fixedly coupled to the interior surface of reflector. The lamp end support has a wire clip member for engaging and supporting the free end of the single-ended lamp and an angled bracket for securing the wire clip member to the interior surface of the reflector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shutter system for selectively blocking the path of light of a high intensity discharge lamp. The shutter system comprises a high intensity discharge lamp, a high intensity discharge light housing into which the lamp is secured and a shutter and light absorption system secured to the light housing comprising a light absorbing shutter screen, a screen moving system for moving the screen in front of the lamp to block selectively the path of light and for withdrawing the screen from the path of light and a support system for the screen moving system, wherein said screen when retracted will not significantly interfere with the path of light of the system and when fully extended will substantially block the path of light of the high intensity discharge lamp.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a discharge bulb which prevents radiation of electromagnetic waves toward the forward positions of the lamp. Radiation into the other directions is prevented by shielding members disposed around the lamp. A shade disposed in front of a discharge bulb attached to a reflector is made of metal and a stem of the shade is secured to the reflector in a state where the stem is electrically connected to a socket fixture. The shade is placed at ground potential through the fixture. Thus, the front portion of the discharge bulb is shielded and prevents radiation of the electromagnetic waves to positions in front of the lamp.

Abstract: A discharge lamp with offset or tilted arc tube includes a glass envelope or bulb which surrounds an arc tube. One end of the bulb has a threaded mount for securement into a lamp socket. The arc tube is supported inside the bulb in a position whereby the longitudinal axis of the arc tube is offset from the longitudinal axis of the bulb.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp apparatus of high efficiency employs a reflection system that allows the lamp to reabsorb light energy. The energy is redirected back to the light to provide increased system efficiency. The redirected light is of the wrong polarization and/or wrong parts of the color spectrum. The lamp efficiency is increased because of the optical pumping as well as the reuse (after some downshifting) of the returned light. In one embodiment, a projection system provides an image source or projection engine that includes the improved high efficiency lamp of the present invention.

Abstract: A housing includes a hood having an opening which is closed by a lid having a lampholder fixed thereto so that the lampholder extends through an opening in a reflector fixed in the housing, and a lamp held by the lampholder is positioned in the reflector. Electrical connection is provided by a plug mounted to the lid and a socket mounted to the housing. The lid is releasable by means of arms which pivot in response to pulling a knob on the lid, whereby the lid and lampholder can be removed with one hand. The hood is hinged so that it can pivot only when the lid is removed.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp assembly includes an electrodeless lamp capsule, a substrate having top and bottom surfaces and an edge, an applicator for coupling electrical energy to the lamp capsule and a refractory support block. The support block includes a top wall having a recess and a side wall having a groove. The lamp capsule is affixed in the recess, and the edge of the substrate is secured in the groove. The lamp capsule is supported above the substrate by the support block. During assembly, the support block may be moved along the edge of the substrate, and the lamp capsule may be moved with respect to the support block to adjust the position of the lamp capsule.

Abstract: A lamp device in which the lamp can be reliably held and moved for adjustment of its position with respect to a concave reflector without being damaged, and in which the position of the lamp can be adjusted with high accuracy is achieved by providing a concave reflector with a cylindrical neck in its center bottom area and a lamp in which there is a hermetically sealed portion on at least one of its ends, and which is arranged with the hermetically sealed portion inserted through the neck of the concave reflector. Furthermore, according to the invention, the lamp device has a lamp base which is attached on the hermetically sealed portion of the lamp, and which extends in the axial direction of the lamp, and has a sleeve component formed of a cylindrical reflector holding portion and a cylindrical lamp base holding portion that are integrally united as one-piece, and in which in the reflector holding portion the neck of the concave reflector is attached.

Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station 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 press-fit 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 fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.

Abstract: An improved tubular bulb supporting clip is disclosed. This clip allows for multiple modes of movement between the bulb supporting portion and the stationary stem of the clip. This structure allows for proper support of the tubular bulb even if the bulb has imperfections therein or the clips are not precisely positioned.

Abstract: A lamp can be mounted in an opening of a reflector of a vehicle headlight from the rear side of the reflector. The lamp has a socket which lies against a support surface of the reflector and is covered by a cover mounted on the reflector. The lamp is held in position on the reflector by a spring holding element. The spring holding element has, laterally to the opening of the reflector, a reflector attaching first portion, a cover bracing free-standing second portion and a lamp socket gripping third portion which presses the lamp socket against the support surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor exposure device having excellent throughput using a mercury lamp as an exposure light source. The mercury lamp is capable of providing an efficient i-ray output, with a small i-ray half width value, allowing correction of chromatic aberration. The semiconductor exposure device is further provided with an illumination optical system for illuminating a target surface and a projection optical system for projecting the image on the target surface. The illumination optical system is provided with the mercury lamp, an optical integrator, an optical system for guiding a flux of light emitted from the mercury lamp to the optical integrator and a condenser lens for converging the light from the optical integrator. The semiconductor exposure device is provided with a power source and an associated control circuit for supplying an electric current to the mercury lamp.

Abstract: A high reliability, low power lamp for use in illuminating traffic signal indicators, comprising a "serpentine grid structure" comprising a first and a second overlapping neon light source. The two neon light sources are placed in close proximity to one another, thus allowing each light source to be illuminated more rapidly due to the reduced length of each tube and the interaction of each tube with the other. The physical layout of the indicator is preferably designed to enhance the operation of the neon tube by causing heat generated by the power supply to raise the temperature of the air surrounding the neon tube.

Abstract: The characteristic of a connection cord for use in a discharge lamp, such as the heat resistance, assembling easiness and adhesion facility, are intended to be improved while preventing generation of harmful gas even if heated, the connection cord also having humidity resistance. The connection cord is coated with at least two layers such that an inner sheath is made of soft resin having humidity resistance and an outer sheath is made of a rubber composition containing tetrafluoroethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer as the main component.

Abstract: A light source assembly has a housing and a bulb unit disposed in the housing. The housing is made of an electromagnetic shielding material. The bulb unit is composed of a reflector made of an insulating material, a bulb accommodated in the reflector, a connector connecting the bulb to a control circuit and fixing it to the reflector and light transmitting windows formed in the reflector. The bulb is disposed in the reflector so as to cross the axis of the light transmitting windows. The connector projects to the outside from the reflector to be coupled or decouple with a connector of the control circuit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical conductor for an optical system (M13) adapted to be stuck to a unit body (M11) for supporting a fluorescent lamp (M12). The electrical conductor (M13) includes: a base portion (M131) which is disposed in proximity to an outer peripheral surface of a glass tube (M121) of the fluorescent lamp (M12) such that mercury in the glass tube (M121) is diffusible, and which is opposite to the glass tube (M121) throughout the length thereof; and reflection portions (M132, M133) integrally formed with the base portion (M131).

Abstract: The signaling system contains a low-pressure rare gas discharge lamp having a tubular lamp vessel provided with electrodes. The lamp is accommodated in a housing having a light-emission window and light-reflecting means. The housing has a light-reflecting inner surface reflect light and an elongate converging lens, closing the light-emission window. The housing may have a niche in which the lamp is partially recessed countersunk and in which the lamp may be secured by an adhesive.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprising an elongated tubular housing for closely receiving therein a charged gas lighting source, such as, a neon lighting assembly. A power source is connected to the lighting source by electric power cords. The lighting source includes at least one elongated glass tube containing a neon gas mixture having both ends of the tube bent back along itself such that the ends are secured within the housing. An adjustable length extension lighting assembly allows for any overall length of continuous lineal lighting. The housing can be comprised of a base and cover member slidingly received within the base, thereby forming a central opening therebetween for receiving therein the lighting source, wherein the side walls of the base and cover member substantially overlap for preventing electricity from passing therethrough. A bracket is used to hold the lighting apparatus in place, and can be used to facilitate the mounting of the apparatus.

Abstract: A light fixture for setting the optimum position of a position-oriented lamp, independently of the fixture position, includes a housing for holding the position-oriented lamp and having an opening through which light emanates from the lamp. Means is releasably connected to the housing for rotating the position-oriented lamp relative to the housing and securing the lamp to the housing when the lamp has been rotated to its optimum position. Means is mounted to the rotating and securing means for indicating when the position-oriented lamp has been rotated to its optimum position, so that the lamp can be so positioned without having visual access to it.

Abstract: An arrangement of an automotive lamp assembly is provided including a reflector housing with a central opening; a discharge light assembly mounted to the reflector through the opening; a base supporting the discharge light assembly in the reflector, the base having a concentric conductor connected to the discharge light assembly at one end and a pin first terminal on an opposite end of the first conductor, and the base having a second eccentric conductor connected to the discharge light assembly on one end with a collar connected on an opposite end; a socket sealed with the base, the socket having a concentric conductor for mating with the base concentric conductor, the socket concentric conductor having a collar terminal at a first end toward the base and a blade terminal at a second opposite end, the socket also having an eccentric conductor having a collar terminal at a first end toward the base and a blade end at a second opposite end; an annular high voltage insulation member surrounding the first end of

Abstract: A headlight has a housing accommodating a gas discharge lamp and opening is closeable by a closing part. The gas discharge lamp is connectable by an electrical conductor with a voltage source, which is provided with a plug connection. The first plug part is arranged on the housing while the second plug part is releasable from outside of the housing. The releasable plug part blocks the cover in its position in which it closes the opening so that a removal of the cover for releasing the opening can be performed only after removal of the plug part. It is therefore guaranteed that no voltage applies to the parts of the headlight.

Abstract: A neon light assembly includes a base provided with a switch and a first electrical socket on its vertical wall and a second electrical socket on its center a transparent casing provided with a first electrical plug engageable with the second electrical socket of the base, and a neon light fitted within the transparent casing and electrically connected with the electrical plug.

Abstract: The Dual Spectrum Illumination System (DSIS) is a modular light source having two independent emitters of optical radiation. A halogen bulb provides a high intensity visible beam. The second source of emissions is a ring of light emitting diodes (LED). The LED ring can be configured to supply area illumination, beam illumination, or a combination of area and beam illumination. The spectrum emitted by the LED is selectable from the wide range of commercially available diodes. The illumination system provides a beam and infrared area lighting using 21 high power, 6 watt, LEDs emitting at 880 nanometers mounted on the ring. Illumination control electronics are provided on a printed circuit assembly to provide the diodes with the correct current and voltage. A second embodiment of the invention is as a direct replacement for aircraft landing lights, mobile vehicle head lights, and any other situation requiring beam illumination.

Abstract: A light source system (10) for collecting and directing light. The light source system (10) includes light cubes (12) including an enclosure (22) substantially surrounding a light emitter (26). The enclosure includes a body (22) enclosing a cavity (24). A plurality of light pipes (32) are disposed to extend through the body into the interior of the cavity, so that the light pipes (32) carry light from inside to outside the cavity. By utilizing a plurality of these light cubes (12), the intensity of light can be controlled by combining light from a plurality of such light sources into a combiner unit (16) which combines the light from all of these sources into a single path. The intensity of light in the combiner output can be controlled by selectively turning on or off one or more of the light sources. The present invention thereby provides a high intensity light source which is rugged and easy to manufacture at low cost. The modular design provides built in redundancy and light intensity control.

Abstract: An liquid-crystal display panel is illuminated by one or more xenon flash tubes as a backlighting source. The LCD backlight includes a back reflector, a reflecting cavity, and a light diffuser. The LCD panel is illuminated by triggering a flash of light from the xenon flash tube at a given frequency, reflecting the flash of light off of a back reflector, and diffusing the flash of light through a light diffuser. Flash lamp drive circuitry controls the triggering of a flash of light from a xenon flash lamp.

Abstract: The electric reflector lamp has a reflector body with a light-beam shaping surface which comprises a body of revolution of a branch of a parabola which has been tilted towards the optical axis of the light-beam shaping surface. The light-beam shaping surface has superimposed plane axial lanes of which the number in a first zone remote from the light emission window is half that in a second zone adjacent said window. The axial lanes give the light-beam shaping surface cross-sections which are regular polygons. A light source is positioned on the optical axis, while the focus is inside this light source. The lamp has a universal burning position, a good mixing of the generated light, and a comparatively high luminous flux in the beam.

Abstract: A lamp especially designed for use with plasma discharge light sources such as neon tubes. The lamp provides secondary reflective surfaces to ensure that each ray of light leaving the neon tube strikes at least one metallic reflective surface so as to reduce the troublesome RF characteristic of the neon tube and reduce the interference with other electronic equipment on board the vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive headlamp capable of effectively shielding the electromagnetic waves generated by the discharge lamp of a light source and peripheral portions. A conductive layer for shielding electromagnetic waves, which is composed of a durable metallic plating layer, is provided on the surface of the lamp body of the headlamp. With such a shielding layer, a good electromagnetic shielding effect is obtained a long period of time.

Abstract: The present invention is a device which is capable of holding and fixing a trigger lead with firmness and reliability to a reflector without fixing by soldering or screws. This device forms an opening portion in the back surface of a housing for holding the reflector. In this opening portion there is provided an elastic interposing member, and the core wire of the trigger lead is interposed between this interposing member and the reflector. According to this, the core wire can be held firmly by the elastic interposing member, and also the connection state of the core wire to the reflector can be checked. Also, a holding member comprising bar-shaped projections is provided near the interposing member, and the firm fixation state of the trigger lead can be obtained by winding and fixing the trigger lead to this holding member.

Abstract: A sports lighting fixture having improved light delivery characteristics includes an elongated bare arc tube, high intensity discharge lamp disposed near the apex of a parabolically shaped reflector member. The reflector is constructed of a non-metallic material and by the orientation and positioning of the lamp within the reflector, an essentially oval shaped light pattern is generated. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the open end of the reflector. When projected onto the playing surface of a sports field, the oval shaped light pattern translates to an essentially circular shaped pattern which allows for a more uniform and efficient overlapping of the multiple light outputs at the playing field level. Louvers can be disposed within the reflector to further redirect any high angle light output into a lower angle which is more useful at the playing surface level.

Abstract: A dual reflector lighting system having a housing, a ballast and a lamp socket connected to receive a gaseous discharge or high intensity discharge (HID) lamp. An outer reflector is mounted to the housing to reflect a portion of light from the lamp. An inner or auxiliary reflector is mounted coaxially with the lamp to reflect a substantial amount of light from the lamp downwardly. The auxiliary reflector is preferably adjustable relative to the lamp. The invention also covers a dual reflector assembly, including an outer reflector and an inner reflector, adjustable relative to each other which is adapted to be mounted to a HID fixture. The invention also covers an auxiliary reflector having a predetermined size and shape adapted to fit within an outer reflector of a HID fixture and preferably includes facilities for adjusting the auxiliary reflector relative to the outer reflector.

Abstract: A retrofit unit for replacing conventional incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent tubes. A retrofit ballast and a fluorescent tube receptable are adapted to be used in conjunction with conventional light fixtures, including surface mounted or recessed fixtures. The retrofit conversion from incandescent light sources to fluorescent tubes (or the like) is accomplished without removing or replacing the existing incandescent fixture.

Abstract: A miniature discharge lamp tube holder having clamp, and stake is disclosed. The miniature discharge lamp tube holder snaps to the mid section of a small diameter discharge lamp, and has a stake end that may be inserted into a formed hole in the lamp housing, or may be pressed directly, or with the help of heat, into the body of the lamp housing to thereby securely couple to the lamp housing, and securely clam to the lamp housing. The one piece support is easily installed, and still accurately holds the lamp. The support allows easy insertion and removal of the lamp, acts to dampen lamp vibration, and allows the tube to slide axially during thermal expansion and contraction. The support also minimizes the dark spot caused while holding the lamp, and minimally interferes with projected light.

Abstract: An automobile headlamp apparatus comprising a direct current driven discharge lamp surrounded by a concave main mirror which confronts a concave spheroidal sub mirror. The main mirror has a first focus point located substantially at a center of a discharge gap of the discharge lamp between the cathode and anode thereof, while the sub mirror has first and second focus points and an opening therein around the optical axis of the sub mirror. The first and second focus points of the sub mirror are arranged to be substantially on the tips of the cathode and anode of the discharge lamp, respectively. A convex lens may be included to condense the light from the main mirror, wherein the main mirror has a second focus point at a focus point of the convex lens. A shade forming a favorable illumination pattern may be included. In one embodiment, a diagonal mirror is inserted between the main mirror and the convex lens to bend the light from the discharge lamp.

Abstract: The electric lamp has a lamp vessel (1) having an axis of symmetry (2) and a window (9). The lamp vessel has a first mirrored paraboloidal wall portion (5) remote from the window and a second mirrored wall portion (7) near the window. The second portion (7) is curved according to a branch (15) of a parabola, the axis (16) of which includes a sharp angle .alpha. with the axis (2) of the lamp vessel and the focus (8) of which coincides there with. The focus (8) is spaced from the focus (6) of the first wall portion (5). A cylindrical light source (10) is axially disposed in the lamp vessel (1) coincident with said foci (6,8). The lamp generates a wide beam and nevertheless has sizes which are normal for reflector lamps.

Abstract: A housing and cap assembly for insulating and making watertight the electrical connection between a neon tube electrode and its associated power cable in an inert gas or neon sign system having a housing member with cylinders for containing a power cable and a neon electrode integrally formed in a parallel, double back configuration within a unified structure and having an cap member through which the cable and electrode are inserted which is also coactive with the housing member to form a weatherproof, watertight seal about the electrical power cable, electrode connection.

Abstract: A new and improved neon illumination apparatus and method for illuminating large and small areas, such as the exterior and interior of a motor vehicle and the like, with bright glowing light. The apparatus includes an elongated transparent tube holder member for receiving an elongated neon bulb and a high voltage power distribution system. The high voltage power distribution system is encapsulated with an end cap adapted to be secured to the tube holder member for insulating and sealing the neon bulb and distribution system from the exterior environment and for forming a unitary illuminating device. The end cap includes an electrical input arrangement adapted to be coupled to a conventional low voltage, direct current source, such as the low voltage electrical system of a vehicle.

Abstract: A glass tube lamp matrix device includes a working gas container set and a glass tube matrix. The working gas container set includes a plurality of parallel first elongated containers in a plane and a plurality of parallel second elongated containers crossing the first elongated containers in a plane and forming an angle therewith. Each of the first and second elongated containers contains a working gas therein. The glass tube matrix includes a plurality of thin glass tubes, each of which having two open ends which are fluidly and respectively communicated with one of the first elongated containers and one of the second elongated containers, thereby filling the glass tubes with the working gas. Each of the glass tubes has a cross-sectional area much smaller than that of the first and second elongated containers.

Abstract: A housing assembly for protective support of illuminated glass tubing of the neon tube type comprising a base section, a central section, and a transparent cover section, each having wall portions forming an open sided elongated channel, a support plate mounted in the central section, elongated glass tubing disposed in the cover section and supportably mounted on the support plate in fastening clips, the base, central, and cover sections being formed of resiliently deformable material, such as plastic, and being assembled in snap-fit relation with each other to enclose the open sides of the channels. End caps enclose ends of the cover and central channels and protect the glass tubing and an electrical transformer and wiring disposed therein against weather.

Abstract: A hand-held strobe light which may be used in rescue or emergency operations in peacetime or in a combat zone. The light includes a watertight housing with a high intensity bulb which flashes white light. Interchangeable blue and infrared filters attached to a flash guard body can be used with the bulb for filtering various wave lengths of light spectrum in combat situations and for both 360 degree or line-of-sight transmission.

Abstract: A halogen clamp light (11) comprising a halogen light (13) adjustably attached to one end of a rigid, elongate support (17) is disclosed. The halogen light (13) includes a housing (19), a halogen bulb (37), a reflector (35), a glass lens (29), and a protective grill (31, 33). A spring-loaded clamp is attached to the other end of the elongate support. The elongate support (17) includes a cavity that houses an on-off switch (71). The adjustable attachment includes a threaded shaft (53) that extends through a flange (41) that protrudes rearwardly from the housing (19). A manually adjustable locking nut (63) clamps the flange (41) to the elongate support (17) after the housing is adjusted to the desired position. A plastic bushing (55) is located between the flange (41) and the elongate support (17). Further, a hook (99) extends longitudinally outwardly from the cavity end of the elongate support (17).