Abstract: An enhanced safety system for the conversion of luminaria that uses halogen lighting technology to a safe and efficient fluorescent lighting system. Quartz halogen bulbs operate at elevated temperatures and pressures. Fires have been known to have been started when a lighting fixture is accidentally toppled where some combustible material is in close proximity. This novel retrofit system provides for the safe and efficient operation of torchiere uplighted lighting systems. By retrofitting a lighting fixture to a fluorescent lamp using this adapter, there is an immediate benefit in reduced operating cost. For the equivalent light output, there can be a cost savings reduction by a factor of six or seven to one. In addition, the retrofit components can be used in the fabrication and assembly of newly designed and manufactured torchiere uplighted lighting systems.

Abstract: A control system is provided for use in conjunction with a lighting fixture which will provide additional safety by avoiding the risk of fire. The safety system provides a number of sensors which are capable of detecting the presence of objects in close proximity to the lighting element and appropriately switching power off when such objects are detected. The actual detection is accomplished by use of a plurality of infrared sensors which create an infrared shield around the bulb of the lighting fixture and insure no objects intrude upon the shielded space while the lighting system is in operation. A second safety benefit is provided by the use of a tilt switch. The tilt switch cuts off power to the lamp if the lamp is tipped or knocked over.

Abstract: Proposed is a gaseous-discharge lamp, in particular for motor-vehicle headlamps, comprising a burner vessel of glass or the like having at least two electrodes, the burner vessel being provided with a lamp base that includes the electrical terminals and that is insertable into a lamp base socket. Arranged in the lamp base is an electronic ballast unit that supplies the lamp with the necessary ignition and maintaining voltage. By accomodating the balast unit in the lamp base, one can achieve a small-volume gaseous-discharge lamp having short high-voltage leads i an integrated type of construction, making it possible to keep the ignition voltage to a minimum.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus including: at least two light sources, in which each of the light sources produce independent light beams; a controller for sequentially driving each of the light sources at a high power above their respective maximum rated power, to produce a respective light beam for each light source, and for leaving the remaining light sources at a low power below their respective maximum rated power, such that the time-average of the high and low power levels are set to a predetermined value for each of the light sources; and a combiner and director for sequentially combining each of the light beams from their respective light sources while being driven at high power into a common output beam with a fixed direction. Various combiner and directors are disclosed including tiltable mirrors under the control of the controller as well as optical systems.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight comprises a mirror having mounted therein a discharge lamp, a mask placed in front of the lamp, and a shielding plate of conductive material extending behind the mirror. The mask is made of conductive material and is connected to a fixed potential to capture the parasitic electromagnetic fields emitted forwards from the lamp. According to the invention, the shielding plate is constituted by a cover extending behind and along the mirror and connected to said fixed potential. The invention is applicable to ensuring electromagnetic compatibility for discharge lamp headlights.

Abstract: A housing for lighting assemblies used to enclosed a ballast. Two opposite walls include each a pair of longitudinally extending pairs of ribs that slidably receive the ends of a plate member. The walls and the plate member are made out of a heat conducting material, such as aluminum. One of the plates is mounted urging said ballast against one of the walls for coplanar abutment and maximum heat transfer from the ballast to the walls. Another plate is mounted between the ballast and one of the end walls to avoid movement of the ballast, specially during transportation. Elongated longitudinally extending heat dissipating ribs are defined in the outer surfaces of the housing walls.

Abstract: The arc of an alternating current discharge lamp may be magnetically straightened by including a small direct current component to the lamp current. The lamp may then be operated substantially as an alternating current lamp, but with out the need to synchronize the magnetic field with the alternating lamp current. The minor inclusion of the direct current component enables the lamp to be magnetically deflected effectively for arc straightening, optical positioning of the arc, offset positioning from the envelope wall to preserve lamp life, and other useful functions.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting tubes which incorporate an electronic ballast housed in the sleeves or sockets at each end of the lighting tube. The sockets electrically connect the pins at each end of the fluorescent tube to one another and contain a plurality of electrical contacts. A wiring harness is provided which connects the electrical contacts in one sleeve to electrical contacts in the other sleeve.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp including a discharge bulb which allows mounting of a lighting circuit case to a lamp body using a simple and inexpensive structure and which allows for easy removal of the lighting circuit case therefrom. Because it is disposed within the lamp body, the lighting circuit case need not have a full waterproof structure, and thus it can be formed as a simple, light-weight and inexpensive structure. The lamp body is composed of a main body having an opening and a cover for closing the opening. A mounting portion for the lighting circuit case is formed at a position closely adjacent the opening of the main body of the lamp body. As a result, the lighting circuit case can be easily removed through the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable lamp which can be fitted into a wall such as the, wall of a swimming pool or other water tank the bulb of the lamp can be positioned so that it is parallel to the horizontal, or have with a downward slant, typically between about 3.degree. to about 8.degree.. The lamp can include an elbow duct for receiving electric cables to the lamp. The lamp can be directed in at least eight different angles relative to the point on the wall where these cables reach the lamp by positioning its lighting axis so that it is parallel to the horizontal, or with a downward slant, while the elbow duct for electric cables to the lamp, can be directed in eight different angles, towards the point on the wall where these cables reach the lamp.

Abstract: A sheet metal housing for an HID luminaire which comprises a two piece, fold-up sheet metal housing which provides exceptional strength with minimal usage of materials to support a very heavy ballast therein. The sheet metal housing is suitable for a low cost highbay luminaire with high watt ballasts for Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium, Mercury Vapor (HID) light sources. The sheet metal housing provides reflector adjustability for different size lamps and light centers. A top sheet metal stamping defines a central ballast shelf on which a ballast is mounted, and first and second ends of the top stamping are bent 90.degree. on opposite sides of the central ballast shelf. The first and second ends of the top stamping are further bent back 180.degree. upon themselves to form a double wall. The first and second ends of the top stamping are further bent 90.degree. to project towards each other.

Abstract: A light assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a housing (12) having a light-transmissive cover (18) and an RF emission gas discharge light source (22) provided as a self-contained module mountable in the housing (12). The module (22) includes an envelope (24) filled with an RF excitable gas (27) and an RF induction coil (28). The envelope (24) and coil (28) are fixed in working relation to one another in a common base (40). The base (40) also supports an electrical connector (32) that leads to the coil (28) and that mates with a corresponding connector (34) leading from the vehicle power supply (38). The module (22) and housing (12) have mutually connectable mounting portions (48, 50) for mounting the module (22) on the housing (12).

Abstract: A bracket system for fluorescent lighting fixtures using tubular bulbs and a ballast assembly for mounting on such brackets is provided. Each of a pair of opposing brackets includes a main bracket section and at least two bulb-mounting/connecting ends that receive tubular fluorescent light bulbs therein and that electrically connect the light bulbs with the ballast-generated, high-frequency driving current. The ballast housing is adapted for quick-connection to and disconnection from the main bracket section. Contact pads are provided to each of the main bracket section and the ballast housing. Conventional AC power is received through some of the contact pads for input to the ballast, and high-frequency driving current is transmitted from the ballast back to other contact pads for distribution to the underlying bracket bulb-mounting/connecting ends and to those of the opposing bracket.

Abstract: A ballasted socket which removably accepts PL type fluorescent bulbs is provided for use with lighting fixture bases. The socket includes a socket housing having a side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall to define a chamber in which the ballast for the bulb is housed. At least one spring arm is provided to engage a slot extending from an opening in the end wall of the fixture base to snappingly mount the socket to the fixture base. In one embodiment, the socket is twist locked into the fixture base and in another embodiment, the socket is push-locked in to the fixture base.

Abstract: In the vehicle-lamp lighting-on device, a body case has a connection opening formed in the front end thereof. A lighting-on transformer is disposed within the body case. The transformer includes a core housing with an iron core and a coil bobbin with a secondary coil wound thereon. The connection opening of the body case is shielded at the front end of the lighting-on transformer. A socket for receiving a vehicle discharge lamp includes a high-voltage terminal and low-voltage terminals. When the socket is inserted into the connection opening of the body case, the high-voltage terminal of the socket is connected to the high-voltage side terminal of the lighting-on transformer, and the low-voltage terminals are connected to the low-voltage side terminals. The connection opening of the body case is shielded by the front surface (made of insulating material) of the lighting-on transformer.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination metal halide and auxiliary light bulb floor or table lamp which is suitable for home or office illumination. The lamp includes a lampholder module which provides a unitary housing for the bulb sockets and the electrical components required to operate the bulbs. The module also positions each bulb relative to the others to minimize shadowing which results when a bulb casts a shadow due to the light emanating from another bulb.

Abstract: A headlamp for a vehicle includes a lamp housing having an opening portion; a discharge lamp removably contained in the lamp housing; and a lighting circuit unit, mounted in such a manner so as to cover the opening portion from a rear surface side of the lamp housing, for lighting the discharge lamp. A plug is separated from a cord connector when the lighting circuit unit is removed from the lamp housing. Thus, when the work of removing the lighting circuit unit is completed, the plug is necessarily separated from the cord connector, to thereby cut off the power supply to the lighting circuit unit.

Abstract: The efficiency of a horizontally operated arc discharge lamp has been found to be substantially improved by the application of a transverse magnetic field. The magnetic field moves the arc downward, away from the upper wall of the lamp envelope. The magnetic field moves the arc so that the outer mantel that otherwise would make contact with side walls of the envelope stand away from the envelope wall. With the arc withdrawn from the wall, less energy is lost in heating the envelope, resulting in more energy be directed to the emission of light.

Abstract: A reflector is provided which surrounds a light source that has emissions in both the visible and radio frequency ranges. The electrically conductive reflecting coating of the reflector is connected to the system electrical ground so that the radio frequency component is effectively shielded by the reflector. The visible component of the spectrum emitted by the source escapes the reflector cavity after at least one reflection from the reflector surface and forms the required beam pattern.

Abstract: The present invention of a PL lamp holder comprises a holder shell, a holder body, and a holder mount for connecting the holder shell to the holder body. The holder shell is formed of funneled shape having a conical body, the holder body has a PL lamp on an upper portion of a cylindrical body and a lower portion formed of an annular wall extended downwardly therefrom, and the holder mount comprises a short barrel having a lower barrel wall and a linging wall pan in a smaller outside diameter having an annular upward pan wall with an outward flange connected to the inner surface of the barrel and formed a narrow annular groove.

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 enhanced safety system for the conversion of luminaria that uses halogen lighting technology to a safe and efficient fluorescent lighting system. Quartz halogen bulbs operate at elevated temperatures and pressures. Fires have been known to have been started when a lighting fixture is accidentally toppled where some combustible material is in close proximity. This novel retrofit system provides for the safe and efficient operation of torchiere uplighted lighting systems. By retrofitting a lighting fixture to a fluorescent lamp using this adapter, there is an immediate benefit in reduced operating cost. For the equivalent light output, there can be a cost savings reduction by a factor of six or seven to one.

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 reflector 11 to which a discharge bulb 16 is attached is made of a conductive material, and a casing (turn-on circuit casing 30) made of a conductor is attached to a rear-side opening portion of a lamp body enclosing the reflector so that the opening is closed. A grounded shielding tube 21 is provided to enclose the discharge bulb 16, and a grounded extension reflector 3B is disposed at the opening of the reflector 11. At least the reflector 11 and the casing 30 are collectively grounded so that it becomes possible to suppress the electromagnetic waves radiated from the discharge bulb 16 to its circumference.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp in which a front lens is put in the front opening of a capsule-like lamp body, to thereby form a lamp chamber in the lamp body, and a reflector unit containing a discharge bulb as a light source is provided in the lamp chamber, the vehicle headlamp being characterized in that an opening for bulb exchanging is formed in the rear wall of the lamp body, a cover is removably attached to the opening, and a conductive, electromagnetic wave shielding member, which surrounds at least the rear part of the discharge bulb is provided in the opening.

Abstract: A light flashing system for flashing lights on and off and for generating a pattern of illumination for a plurality of lights in response to intermittent switch closures. The system includes a battery, a plurality of light emitting elements, a plurality of transistors which enable the illumination of the light emitting elements, a switch, a capacitor, and a pattern generation circuit. The battery powers the light emitting elements and the pattern generation circuit. The switch intermittently clocks the pattern generation circuit and enables the flow of current in certain of the transistors, allowing illumination of certain of the light emitting elements in response to changes in inertial forces caused by movement of the flashing light system. The capacitor is connected in parallel to the battery such that the capacitor stores electrical charge when the switch is closed and continues to enable the flow of current through certain of the transistors after the switch is opened.

Abstract: The discharge lamp has a discharge vessel (10) and a socket (20) made of an electrically insulating material. Two electrodes (12, 13) project into the discharge vessel (10), with which electrical lines (16,17) are connected, which are conducted through the socket (20). A first electrically conductive component (22) is connected with the one line (16), and a second electrically conductive component (26) is connected with the other line (17), surrounds the first component (22) and is separated from it by the insulating material of the socket (20). The two components (22, 26), together with the insulating material of the socket (20), constitute a capacitive component, which is switched in parallel between the two lines (16,17), thus preventing or at least reducing the spreading of electromagnetic interference along the lines (16,17).

Abstract: An EMI shielding lens for a lamp, e.g., an automotive lamp. The lens includes a transparent, unitary, polymeric lens blank and a thin, heat transferred grid layer including an electrically conductive grid pattern disposed on the lens blank inner or outer surface. The grid pattern may be formed from indium tin oxide or from a conductive, heat transferable, inks or polymer. The grid layer may also include colored or opaque indicia. Linear elements of the grid pattern are spaced apart by less than 1/2 .lambda. of the EMI to be shielded. Also discloseed is an electromagnetic interference shielded lamp assembly including an electrically conductive housing, a light source within the housing, the EMI shielding lens fixed to the housing, and grounding means. Methods for fabricating the lens and the lamp assembly are also disclosed.

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 low-voltage spotlight for use in substitution for a mains voltage PAR38 spotlight includes a casing which houses a removable low-voltage halogen lamp and metal reflector and apparatus for stepping down the incoming mains voltage. A lampholder for the removable halogen lamp is mounted on a metal casing which acts as a heat sink and also as a conductor of heat to the outer surface of the casing for dissipation. The spotlight is completely sealed for outdoor use in conjunction with a weatherproof PAR38 lampholder.

Abstract: A discharge lamp lighting device in which the effects of heat generated by a discharge lamp on a noise filter circuit are reduced and a sufficient installation space for the noise filter circuit is provided. The discharge lamp lighting device includes a starter circuit which generates a start signal for a discharge lamp and applies the start signal to the discharge lamp, and a noise filter circuit which is interposed between the starter circuit and discharge lamp. The noise filter circuit is disposed in a mounting member for mounting the starter circuit, or otherwise the noise filter circuit can disposed in a mounting member for mounting therein a transformer which is included in the starter circuit and is used to generate a start signal for the discharge lamp.

Abstract: A discharge lamp assembly has a discharge lamp, and an ignition device for the discharge lamp, the ignition device including at least one inductive component and at least one capacitive component, at least a part of one of the components being surrounded by at least a part of the other of the components, the ignition device further having a housing in which the components are arranged and which is connectable with the discharge lamp.

Abstract: A light fixture housing for fixtures generating substantial heat, wherein the fixtures include a lamp and socket connected to a core/coil energized by a capacitor and ignitor. The light fixture housing includes a housing including a first central compartment storing the core/coil, a second compartment storing the capacitor, and a third compartment storing the ignitor. A first internal wall separates and insulates the second compartment from the first central compartment and a second internal wall separates and insulates the third compartment from the first central compartment. The first internal wall includes a first opening permitting electrical connections between the capacitor and the core/coil to pass therethrough and the second internal wall includes a second opening permitting electrical connections between the ignitor and the core/coil to pass therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety shield or protective cover for halogen lamps, particularly halogen floor lamps, whereby the protective safety shield is mounted over the enlarged opening of the inverted shade device so that flammable objects are prevented from coming in contact with a very hot lighted halogen bulb. The safety shield comprises a plurality of ring members that are equally spaced apart, one above the other, and a fixedly attached to strut members, and wherein the halogen lamp is provided with a safety switch that is arranged to allow for an operative active mode as long as the lamppost is in a vertical position, and conversely placed in an operative mode when the lamp is tilted to at least 10.degree. in any direction about the vertical axis of the lamp.

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: An aircraft wing inspection light system used to illuminate an aircraft's wing to permit ice detection from inside the cabin. The aircraft wing inspection light system utilizes an arc lamp to provide enough light for the power available. In addition to the arc lamp, the aircraft wing inspection light system is further comprised of a housing, a lampholder, a lens, a reflector, a ballast which contains a power supply and a connecting means for connecting the lampholder to the ballast.

Abstract: A light assembly for outdoor purposes utilizing a supportive and corrosion protective housing allowing below grade placement. Individualized lamp and electrical component assemblies are separately sealed from water infiltration and are located within the housing with electrical connections provided by submersible rated cable and connectors. A potting material in the lamp assembly encapsulates the electrical wires which are further surrounded by a solid soldering compound barrier. A closure assembly separately seals the electrical components using a mounting base, a harness and a potting body which form one body through molding of the potting body about the remainder of he elements. A harness assembly wicking barrier is employed which further isolates the transformer from water infiltration. Bare metal strips forming conductors are encapsulated in the potting material. A face ring with slotted openings permits air flow and water entry into the housing for cooling the lamp assembly.

Abstract: A lamp using a discharge bulb as a light source in which the size thereof in axial directions is reduced. A discharge bulb incorporated in a lamp body is used as a light source. A lighting circuit for lighting the discharge bulb is accommodated in a case, and the case is integrated with the lamp body 1. The lighting circuit accommodating case, which is thin-structured, is arranged on the back side of a socket connector of the discharge bulb, and a circuit section constituting the lighting circuit is arranged in an outer circumferential region of the socket connector. Since the lighting circuit is arranged to the rear of the socket connector, it is not necessary to provide a space for arranging the lighting circuit, and therefore the lamp can be made thin. In addition, the discharge bulb can be mounted and removed through a space in the lighting circuit.

Abstract: A discharge lamp, such as a neon lamp or a subminiature fluorescent lamp, includes an elongated tubular lamp envelope containing a fill material for supporting a light-emitting discharge and electrodes mounted at opposite ends of the lamp envelope. A light-transmissive conductive coating on the lamp envelope substantially attenuates emission of RF energy. A conductor in electrical contact with the conductive coating couples the conductive coating to a reference potential, such as ground. The conductor may be a metal or conductive silicone strip in electrical contact with the conductive coating along the length of the lamp envelope. The discharge lamp may be connected to a ballast circuit by coaxial cables. The outer conductor of each coaxial cable is connected to the conductive coating to form a continuous RF shield. The conductive coating and/or the metal strip may be used for heating of the discharge lamp.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp which includes a vessel-like lamp body, a front lens coupled to a front opening of the lamp body to define a lamp chamber, a discharge bulb serving as a light source and a reflector for reflecting light beam emitting from the discharge bulb, wherein the lamp body is provided at a back wall thereof an opening part for exchanging the bulb, a starter unit installing therein a starter circuit constituting a part of a discharge bulb lighting device is secured to the opening part of the lamp body, and a stabilizer constituting a part of the discharge bulb lighting device is secured to a bottom part of the lamp body outside the lamp chamber.

Abstract: A plug has a two-part housing accommodating a printed board with an electrical screening element for preventing propagation of electrical disturbing radiation during the operation of a gas discharge lamp. A mass of a durable elastic material such as silicon is applied on a part of the periphery of at least one screening element between the screening element and the adjoining housing part. The inner space of the housing is filled with a casting mass of an electrically insulating material in which also an elastic mass is enclosed. The elastic mass uncouples the screening element from the housing and from the casting mass, so that a thermal expansion of the screening element is possible and also vibrations of the plug are not rigidly transmitted to the screening element.

Abstract: A light emission unit of strobe device is mounted to a strobe circuit base plate by rigid members. The members serve both as mounting members and as conductive links to the electrodes of the light emission unit.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for use with a rapid start metal halide bulb, and including a lamp head housing and a power supply source. The lamp head housing includes a circuit board with power supply contact surfaces, a high voltage resistant socket, a reflector, and an on-off switch. The circuit board provides an ignition voltage, an ignition voltage spike, and a supply voltage to the rapid start metal halide bulb. The power supply contact surfaces connect power to the circuit board. The high voltage resistant socket holds the rapid start metal halide bulb and is electrically coupled with the circuit board. The reflector is arranged relative to the high voltage resistant socket, and reflects light emitted from the rapid start metal halide bulb. The on-off switch is electrically coupled with the circuit board.

Abstract: A reflector, a metal halide lamp and a container casing containing a lighting circuit board for the metal halide lamp are mounted within a lamp housing. The container casing, having a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape, is mounted on the lamp housing through a bracket extending along the rear surface of the reflector in tilted relation to a vertical axis. If an impact is applied to the front side of a headlamp, the container casing rises, thereby protecting the container casing from breakage because of a cushioning effect obtained when the container casing partially deforms the reflector.

Abstract: An actuator circuit unit of a discharge-type headlamp is connected through a connector to a discharge bulb located within a lamp body, and is inserted and fastened to a mounting hole of the lamp body with the actuator circuit unit protruding rearward of the lamp body. A connector of an output cord from a ballast circuit unit, which is located near the headlamp, is removably inserted into a connector connection portion attached to the outer surface of the actuator circuit unit. By turning the actuator circuit unit along and within the mounting hole, the unit can be pulled out of the mounting hole. A rotation blocking member (rib), which projects rearward from the rear wall of the lamp body, is provided in the vicinity of the mounting hole. When the actuator circuit unit is turned in the removal direction, the rotation blocking member comes in contact with the connector that has been inserted into the connector connection portion, blocking further turning of the unit.

Abstract: A retrofit lighting fixture adapted to fit within a ceiling recess having a conventional electric light socket. The fixture includes a dome shaped reflector open downwardly within which a pair of fluorescent tube lights depend through receptacles in a circular top section. A cylindrical cover fits concentrically over the back of the reflector encompassing the connector ends of the tube lights. A hollow housing containing an electronic ballast for the fluorescent tube lights attaches to the cover. The housing has a cylindrical outer surface and may be formed as a ring, a plurality of cylindrical segments forming a ring, or a complete solid cylinder. A support cord extends from a male base connector through the ballast housing, cover and reflector. The base connector mates with the light socket and a friction member is advanced upward along the cord to the inner surface of the reflector to retain the fixture within the recess.

Abstract: An vehicular lighting unit in which a connector is prevented from being dislodged and disconnected from a light bulb due to vibration of the connector during operation of the vehicle, and the connector is prevented from short-circuiting and touching the lit bulb that has been heated to high temperatures. The lighting unit includes a lamp housing, a lens covering the front opening of the lamp housing, a reflector placed in the lamp space formed with the lamp housing and the lens, and a bulb detachably fitted to the reflector, wherein an opening for use in replacing the bulb is formed on the rear side of the lamp housing, a detachable cover member is provided for the opening, a power supply cord is passed through the cover member, and a connector for coupling the power supply cord and the connecting cord connected to the bulb is fitted into the recessed portion provided inside the cover member and fixedly supported thereby.

Abstract: An electric lamp including a light source, a lamp cap having a shell and a base, a housing connected to the light source and to the lamp cap, and a ballast which is electrically connected to the light source for operating the light source and which is arranged at least partly in a space surrounded by the housing and the lamp cap. The lamp cap includes contacts electrically connected to the ballast at least during lamp operation, one of said contacts being provided on the base and a further one on the shell. The further contact is formed by a band of conducting material around the lamp cap, which band directly adjoins the base at one side and adjoins a band of insulating material around the lamp cap at another side. This suppresses the interference generated in the supply mains, due to capacitive coupling between the ballast and the further contact, to a considerable degree.

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 reflector illuminating system for reflecting light incident on a reflector to provide a unique lighting effect and which is preferably, although not necessarily exclusively used, in connection with automotive vehicles. The reflector illuminating lighting system comprises an elongate frame with a light disposed in the frame for generating light to be incident upon a reflector normally provided on the vehicle, or other reflector which may be mounted on the vehicle for decorative purposes. The frame is mounted on the vehicle, or other supporting structure, in a position adjacent to an edge of the reflector so that generated light will be incident on the reflector at a substantial angle to the perpendicular surface of the reflector. The lighting system is provided with a wiring arrangement for connection to a source of electrical power. When used on a vehicle, the lighting system is connected to the electrical circuit of the vehicle itself.