Abstract: A portable light intended for mounting on a garment as support includes two LED light sources spaced apart towards the rear of the portable light. A clipped base below on anchor facilitates locating a garment between the anchor and the base, and a spring action urges the base toward the anchor. A hingedly movable head for the LEDs is mounted on the housing to move to and form the housing. An opening of the housing causes a switch in the housing to move between an opened and closed position such that a circuit actives or de activates the LED lights when the head opens or closes relative to the housing.

Abstract: A portable lighting system for small enclosures is provided. A light is removably attached to the interior of an enclosure. Activation may be automatic by cooperative interaction between the light and a magnet affixed to a movable portion of the enclosure or by a manual switch. The light may be detached from the interior and used as a hand-held light or attached to an article of clothing or an object. A manual switch allows the light to be deactivated when illumination is not required.

Abstract: An addressable system for light fixtures is described wherein a plurality of light fixture modules is individually or collectively addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each of the track control modules through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the track fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a track repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.

Abstract: A night light for mains power sockets, in particular wall sockets, includes a mains plug, a housing, a lighting element and a circuit connected between the mains plug and the lighting element. The circuit has a current limiting capacitor whereby a high-voltage capacitor with small dimensions is provided. The lighting element and/or the capacitor may be mounted on a board or printed circuit board.

Abstract: An addressable light fixture is described wherein a light fixture module is individually addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each light fixture module through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the performance of flashlights includes a substantially cylindrical housing (10) having a first end (12) and a second end (14). A battery cap (18) is operatively connected to the first end of the housing and functions to secure a series of batteries in place. A series (30) of light emitting diodes (LED) (32-48) are mounted within the flashlight housing at the end opposite the battery cap. The series of LEDs form an LED array which operates as the light source for the flashlight. A substantially cone-shaped optical assembly (50) extends outward from the second end of the housing and operates to focus and disperse the LED beam emitted by the LED array. The flashlight further includes an adjustable switch (56) disposed on the exterior of the housing. The switch is coupled to a variable resistor (58) which permits control over the light level and/or battery life.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance interior lighting system for sensing the exterior light level and adjusting the light level accordingly within the interior of the home appliance. The refrigeration appliance interior lighting system includes a control unit in electrical communication with a first light bulb for controlling the illumination intensity of the first light bulb. A light sensor is positioned to measure the exterior light level and communicates the exterior light level to the control unit. When the exterior light level is above a threshold level, the first light bulb emits a high level of illumination. When the exterior light level is below the threshold level, the first light bulb emits a low level of illumination.

Abstract: A work surface lighting arrangement for lighting the work surface under an extractor hood, such as a cooking surface in a kitchen area. The lighting arrangement includes at least two lights in the hood with one light being user activated and the second activated by operation of the hood. The lights can include a dimming function and the second light can be activated with the hood exhaust fan. The second light also can be activated only after activation of the first light.

Abstract: A finger-mounted light system includes an (LED) mounted in a casing adapted for strapping to one hand and operated by a light output control knob. A housing that includes a power source (e.g., battery) is strapped to the wrist and the LED casing is strapped to a finger, such that light emitted from the LED may be adjusted. A display is included on the housing for displaying the battery level.

Abstract: The invention is a vehicle illumination assembly that provides a vertically extending guide member connected to the bumper of a vehicle. The guide member includes a longitudinal opening and a top opening that each provide entry into the hollow interior of the guide member. The longitudinal opening encompasses a first light source that is bright enough to shine light from one end of the vehicle all the way past a second end of a vehicle. The top opening encompasses a marker light that visibly alerts a driver to the width of the vehicle. The vehicle illumination assembly of this invention may include a guide member that connects to a base member attached to a vehicle bumper. The separate guide member rotates around its longitudinal axis to direct light into a variety of directions, selectable by the driver from within the vehicle.

Abstract: The floor lamp of the present invention includes a dimmer switch at a mid-point of the main supporting post in order to allow maximum accessibility for the users. The dimmer switch is contained within a compact and aesthetically pleasing dimmer housing, and is appropriately connected via electrical connections which extend through the main supporting post. An additional supporting post is provided, which runs from the base portion of the floor lamp to the dimmer housing to add structural stability to the floor lamp. By utilizing the dimmer switch in an elevated location, the need for mechanical connecting rods is eliminated. Further, additional design freedom is obtained.

Abstract: A lighting system (10) suited to use in an operating theater includes one or more lightheads, each having a housing (28) and a bezel (50) extending therefrom. A light source (38) is disposed within the housing. A handle (36) extends below the bezel and is rotatable relative thereto. A lighting control input means (60), associated with the bezel allows adjustment of the intensity of light emitted by the light source. A sterile cover (54) can be placed over both the handle and the bevel, allowing the input means to be manipulated by pressure on the cover with the thumb of the operator's hand, while simultaneously grasping the handle in the palm and fingers.

Abstract: A method of providing light includes generating white light from a plurality of white light sources, focusing the white light into beams of white light, transferring the beams of white light to a plurality of light guides to create guided beams, combining the guided beams in a main light guide to create a single combined guided beam, and emitting the single combined guided beam from the main light guide.

Abstract: A position light (200) for use on an aircraft. The aircraft position light uses light sources (302) installed into an alignment fixture (304) which optionally carries away heat generated by the light sources. Light emitted by the light sources is directed into a first prism (308), which distributes and directs the light. A second prism (324) is used to further shape the pattern of the light. A lens (206) is installed over the position light (200) to protect it from the elements.

Abstract: A back lighting system for illuminating a display device comprises a light-emitting panel (1) and a light source (6) for coupling light into the light-emitting panel. The light source comprises a low-pressure discharge lamp (6; 7). The light source additionally comprises a plurality of LEDs (8, 8?, . . . ; 9, 9?, . . . ) for selectively setting the color temperature of the light emitted by the light source. Preferably, the LEDs increase the color temperature of the light emitted by the light source. Preferably, the light emitted by the back lighting system ranges from 6,000 to 10,500 K. Preferably, the LEDs are blue light emitting LEDs, each preferably having a luminous flux of at least 5 lm. The color point of an image to be displayed on a display screen of the display device is set by the back lighting system, thus enabling an optimum contrast to be achieved for the image to be displayed by the display device.

Abstract: A color-varying decorative lamp has a hollow body. A luminous member is received in the hollow body and emitting lights with at least two monochromatic colors. A control unit is electrically connected with the luminous member for controlling brightness of the luminous member and times to power on/off the luminous member. Thus, various mixed colors can be seen outside the hollow body.

Abstract: A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an opening through which a camera can view. A mounting bracket and assembly may be used for attaching the panel or frame to a camera. The lamp elements may be electronically controllable so as to provide differing intensity levels, collectively, individually, or in designated groups, and may be strobed, dimmed or otherwise controlled according to manually selected or programmable patterns. Different color lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame, and, in particular, daylight and tungsten colored lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame and their relative intensities selectively controlled by control circuitry.

Abstract: An illumination light source includes four different types of LEDs, namely a blue light-emitting diode 11 emitting blue light, a blue-green light-emitting diode 12 emitting blue-green light, an orange light-emitting diode 13 emitting orange light and a red light-emitting diode 14 emitting red light. Thus, an illumination light source having high efficiency and high color rendering performance is provided.

Abstract: A color-varying decorative lamp has a hollow body. A luminous member is received in the hollow body and emitting lights with at least two monochromatic colors. A control unit is electrically connected with the luminous member for controlling brightness of the luminous member and times to power on/off the luminous member. Thus, various mixed colors can be seen outside the hollow body.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board.

Abstract: The assist handle includes an elongated handle body having opposed ends and an attachment portion extending from each of the opposed ends. Each of the attachment portions is adapted to be attached to the surface of the vehicle interior. The handle body carries a light unit, which is operable to provide illumination to the vehicle interior. Preferably, the handle body is adapted to be hingedly attached to the vehicle interior surface and the light unit is incorporated as a part of the handle body.

Abstract: A combination magnifier and illuminator comprised of a rigid rectangular housing that encloses a swing out lens retaining frame. The lens is a fresnel type which is very thin in nature that allows the entire thickness of the present invention to be less than one quarter of an inch thick. An ultra light white LED automatically turns on when the user swings out the magnifying lens allowing the user to see items such as a map or menu in low light conditions. The LED is powered by a button type battery that is housed in the circular space located at the pivot point of the swing out magnifier frame.

Abstract: A touch controlled lighting emitting device is disclosed. A base has a device groove and a hollow battery set. A bottom of the device groove of the base is formed with at least one through hole communicated with the battery groove. A wall of the device groove is formed with at least one axial slot. A wall of the battery groove is formed with at least one axial recess communicated with a respect slot. The long lead extends through one slot of the device groove and then bends downwards to be in contact with the spring. Further, the wall of the battery groove are formed with two notches. A lower inner wall of the battery groove is formed with a ring. Moreover, a conduction unit can be used to replace the spring and metal cap. A sound emitting element can be used with the light emitting body.

Abstract: An apparatus (A) for improving the performance of undercabinet lighting includes a housing (10) that receives a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (28, 30, 32). The LEDs serve as the light source and an optical assembly focuses and disperses the LED output to a desired light contour. The undercabinet lighting assembly further includes a switch (44) formed from a variable resistor adapted to control the level of optical output. The switch is adapted to turn on and off any select number of LEDs. A battery pack (70) having a battery source is enclosed by the housing for providing back up power and emergency lighting. In a preferred embodiment, the battery source automatically provides power to the undercabinet lighting assembly upon primary power failure.

Abstract: A semiconductor forensic light is disclosed. The forensic light may use a variety of semiconductor light sources to produce light that contrasts forensic evidence against its background for viewing, photographing and collection. Example semiconductor light sources for the forensic light include light emitting diodes and laser chips. A heat sink, thermoelectric cooler and fan may be included to keep the forensic light cool. A removable light source head may be included on the forensic light to provide for head swapping to give the user access to different wavelengths of light.

Abstract: An improved emergency or interim lighting device and associated methods for providing emergency or temporal lighting. The device satisfies the need for an electrochemical lighting system capable of providing prolonged illumination over the life of the power unit. The device benefits from the use of LEDs as the illumination source, which provide optimum lumen output with considerably less power consumption than conventional incandescent lighting devices. By providing for a unique combination of diode arrangement and parabolic reflector the directional limitations of conventional LED lighting devices are overcome and wide area illumination coverage is provided. Additionally a multi-level lighting scheme provides for a means of identifying the device during electrical power outage and providing multiple levels of lighting intensity.

Abstract: A system and method for providing lighting effects comprises an arrangement of low power lights mounted on a frame having an opening through which a camera can protrude. In one embodiment, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or light-emitting crystals (LECs) are arranged on the frame in a pattern of concentric circles, with the frame being ring-shaped and having a circular opening through which a camera can protrude, and a mounting bracket and assembly for attaching the frame to a camera. The LEDs or LECs may be electronically controllable so as to provide differing intensity levels, either collectively, individually, or in designated groups, and may be strobed, dimmed or otherwise controlled according to manually selected or programmable patterns.

Abstract: A linear light emitting diode (LED) light including electrical-to-optical converters (EOs) on circuit boards in end housings to couple photons into ends of an acrylic rod. Photons from the electrical-to-optical converters radiate from the acrylic rod to light the space around the linear LED light.

Abstract: The door knob night light is a modified door knob which includes a translucent or transparent door knob within which resides a lighting unit. The lighting unit would include a motion sensor, a light bulb and light bulb receptacle, a battery, and associated electrical circuitry and would be controlled by a three-way switch. The first switch position would allow the use of the door knob night light as a conventional night light with the bulb being continuously illuminated. The second position of the switch would deactivate the lighting assembly and would not permit any illumination of the light bulb. The third switch position would allow the light bulb to be illuminated whenever the motion sensor detects motion in the room where the door knob night light has been installed. Other than the switch, all of the components for the lighting assembly could be contained within the door knob.

Abstract: A storage compartment is equipped with a light emitting diode (LED) light source for illuminating contents inside the compartment. The LED light source includes a LED light engine outside the compartment and a light guide inside the compartment. The light guide is optically coupled to be LED light engine to bring light from the LED light engine into the compartment for providing illumination inside the compartment. The LED light engine may include red, green, and blue LEDs that contribute to the illumination inside the compartment. Respective outputs of the red, green, and blue LEDs may be separately controllable to allow a variably controlled color point of illumination inside the compartment. Total output of the LED light engine may be controllable to vary intensity of illumination inside the compartment.

Abstract: A light control apparatus for controlling the light level produced by a light fixture. The light control apparatus includes a housing comprising a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space of the housing. A control assembly is positioned in the interior space of the housing. The control assembly is designed for receiving a power plug of the light fixture. The control assembly is designed for being operationally coupled to a power supply whereby the control assembly controls power from the power supply to the light fixture when the control assembly is actuated by the user.

Abstract: At least one transparent plate member has a first main surface facing to the inside of a gaming machine, a second main surface facing to the outside of the gaming machine, and side surfaces connecting the first main surface and the second main surface. At least one illuminator emits a colored light beam, so as to be incident on at least one of the side surfaces. At least one light director is provided in the plate member to direct the incident colored light beam toward the outside of the gaming machine.

Abstract: A work surface lighting arrangement for lighting the work surface under an extractor hood, such as a cooking surface in a kitchen area. The lighting arrangement includes at least two lights in the hood with one light being user activated and the second activated by operation of the hood. The lights can include a dimming function and the second light can be activated with the hood exhaust fan. The second light also can be activated only after activation of the first light.

Abstract: A brightness-adjustable illumination device for manual use has a main body and an electric light source arranged in the main body. A manually actuatable operating element is arranged on the main body and controls the brightness of the light source. The operating element is adjusted by a linear sliding movement. wherein the operating element comprises an adjustable electric resistor for controlling an electric current intensity flowing through the light source. The adjustable electric resistor is a sliding potentiometer provided with a sliding contact secured on the main body. The sliding potentiometer has a winding movable relative to the sliding contact.

Abstract: This is a two piece portable illuminating container with both pieces having the ability of being manufactured in various lengths, widths and depths and with a vertical wall of at least 3 inches high. This vertical wall keeps items placed in to it from falling out. The floor of the top unit acts as a diffusing panel to completely illuminate the device when the light assembly is energized. It makes it easy to transfer the unit in its entirety from one enclosure to another. Since this unit is self contained it can be utilized as a free standing illuminated container. It has a battery power and a light source which is activated by an automatic or manual external switch.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for enhancing the appearance of a subject. The apparatus used for illuminating and drawing attention to the surface of an individual comprises a blocking element, a light source, an energy source, and a mounting element, wherein the blocking element directs light emitted from the light source towards the surface of the subject wearing the apparatus. The method of illuminating and enhancing the appearance of a subject has a surface illuminator, illuminating the light source, reflecting light, attaching the surface illuminator to a surface of the subject, and illuminating the surface of the subject with light reflected from the blocking element. The method also includes the steps of turning the light source off and varying the intensity of the light source.

Abstract: A switch (10) for controlling operation of vehicle lamps (e.g., 16) comprises a base (30) and a manually engageable assembly (50) rotatable about an axis (32) relative to the base for controlling operation of the lamps. The assembly (50) comprises a magnetic member (56) that rotates with the assembly about the axis (32). The base (30) comprises at least one magnetic sensor (e.g., 40-44) and control circuitry connecting the sensor with the vehicle lamps (e.g., 16). The magnetic member (56) is rotatable about the axis (32) into a plurality of different rotational positions relative to the sensor (e.g., 40-44) to provide an output signal at the control circuitry (70) that is indicative of the relative rotational position of the assembly (50). The magnetic member (56) is spaced apart from the base (30) to provide contactless operation of the switch (10).

Abstract: A switch pad used to operate a handheld spotlight has operating buttons which control different functions of the spotlight, including a 50% power switch, a map light switch, and a battery charge status switch. Each of the buttons may be reached by the thumb of the user while holding the spotlight. The charge status may be indicated by a series of LEDs on the switch pad. Further, the switch pad may include a DC power socket, which may be used to recharge a battery within a spotlight or may also b0e used as a power source.

Abstract: A series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted within a housing (10) and operate as the light source for a nightlight. One LED (26) is positioned at each of the four corners of the housing forming an array of LEDs which generates an LED emitted light. The LEDs are all interconnected through printed wiring (40) mounted within the housing. Power is provided to each of the LED's through the printed wiring which is coupled to a power source. The power source can be a battery assembly (160), an electrical outlet or an energy storage device. An adjustable switch (50) is disposed on an exterior surface of the wall plate and is coupled to a variable resistor enclosed by the housing. The switch permits control over the optical output.

Abstract: A surgical lighthead includes a reflector, a lens coupled to the reflector, and a handle located adjacent the lens. The handle defines an air passage to facilitate installation of a shield over the handle. A lamp assembly includes a support and at least one bulb located on the support between the reflector and the lens. Tubes are mounted in an interior region of the lighthead between the reflector and the lens, and rods are configured to engage the support. Each rod extends through the support and into a corresponding tube. The rods include at least one threaded portion configured to secure the lamp assembly within the interior region. The rods are slidable relative to the tubes upon disengagement of the threaded portions of the rods to permit the lamp assembly to move out of the interior region of the lighthead. The rods include stops to prevent separation of the lamp assembly from the lighthead. A controller turns the bulb on and off and adjusts the intensity level of light emitted from the bulb.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for operating a flashlight using a light emitting diode as a primary light source. The method includes the steps of activating the light emitting diode as the primary light source of the flashlight under one of a plurality of different operating modes and selecting the operating mode using a momentary contact disposed on an outer surface of the flashlight. In the disclosed embodiments, the flashlight takes the form of a relatively small size, generally flat housing having metallic side panels that may be of various colors and have indicia printed on them. The housing has an integral keyring extension enabling an article to be attached to the flashlight or for the flashlight to be attached to other articles, such as the clothing of a user.

Abstract: A method of providing light includes generating white light from a plurality of white light sources, focusing the white light into beams of white light, transferring the beams of white light to a plurality of light guides to create guided beams, combining the guided beams in a main light guide to create a single combined guided beam, and emitting the single combined guided beam from the main light guide.

Abstract: An electronic lighting apparatus with at least one multiple position adjustable lighting pod. Each lighting pod includes at least one variable intensity light source and a proximity sensor for detecting objects interposed between the lighting pod and a work field. Each variable intensity light source is powered by a controllable pulse width modulated power supply or other suitable power supply which can be utilized to vary the intensity of the light source. In response to detection of an object interposed between a particular lighting pod and the work surface, the power to that lighting pod is increased, increasing the illumination of the work field. Alternatively, power to that lighting pod may be decreased and power to alternate lighting pods is increased, thereby minimizing shadows within the work field.

Abstract: The present invention provides a free mapping colored illuminator and a luminaire made of said illuminator, said free mapping colored illuminator is comprised of a shade, a light-emitting diode and a control, wherein said light-emitting diode has a concentric anode and three negative cupules for placing three colored light-emitting wafers (red, green and blue) separately connecting to said anode, and said control has an IC circuit built on the inside for controlling mapping variety colors. Said light-emitting wafer can be selected between in bulb-type and in pellet-type. By changing the duty cycle of said diode, the color emitted by the light source can be changed at will, in accordance with mixing different colors to generate variety colored effects, and three different colors just as red, blue and green emitted from said three light-emitting diodes can compound variety colored light.

Abstract: A variable focus indirect lighting fixture has a pair of first reflectors with each reflector arranged to substantially surround a light source, and a second variable focus reflector positioned in front of the first reflectors. Each of the first reflectors has an opening arranged to provide direct rumination from the light source. The second reflector is positioned in front of each opening of the pair of first reflectors to receive and reflect the lumination from each light source passing through each opening. The second reflector has a pair of inner, concave surfaces arranged such that each inner surface faces a respective opening of the first reflectors and is arranged to receive and reflect the lumination from the respective light source passing through the opening of each of the first reflectors. The inner surfaces are aligned along a center line of the second reflector between the pair of first reflectors.

Abstract: A novelty translucent liquid container provides a separately compartmented electronic assembly with a multiplicity of bulbs for flashing distribution of light throughout the container. The production and distribution of flashing light throughout a liquid in the container generates a pleasant and dynamic luminescent effect rendering the container useful,as a promotional item or novelty item for a business establishment, business, product, or service. The container includes a vessel having translucent circumferential or polygonal side walls and a separate segregated compartment preferably formed at the base of the container for housing the flashing electronic device. A circuit board with a multiple light bulb flashing capability in the form of LEDs operates within the separate compartment to effect blinking lights through the vessel causing a dynamic luminescent effect throughout the liquid container.

Abstract: A gazing point illuminating device is provided with: a light source; a direction changing mechanism for changing the lighting direction of the light source; a gazing direction detector for detecting the direction of the user's gazing line; and a controller for changing the lighting direction corresponding to the detected gazing direction. When, LEDs are used as the light source, and the light source is attached to the goggles worn by a user, the goggles can be useful gazing point illuminating device by themselves even if they do not include gazing point or direction detectors, because a person normally look straight ahead except for unusual occasions where he/she purposefully avert his/her gaze. Thus, an illuminating device fixed to a person's head for lighting forward is a gazing point illuminating device. It is preferred to provide an LED panel at the left and right ends of goggles.

Abstract: A portable luminaire includes an optical module, a power source and a housing. The optical module has at least one light emitting diode (LED) that emits light with a wide divergence, a non-imaging optical element and a transparent window. The non-imaging optical element (NIO) has a refractive member located around a LED optical axis and a total internal reflection member located around the refractive member. The refractive member and the total internal reflection member are integrated in a single transparent element having a mutual focal point. The NIO element collects a significant amount of light emitted by the LED with wide divergence located at the focal point to compress the collected light with high efficiency into a required pattern with a generally different angular distribution in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, and to direct the compressed light outside of the luminaire.

Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a mirror that can be moved up and down by simply operating appropriate buttons and includes a light that can be dimmed as desired by operating a dimmer switch on a base unit. A storage drawer is also included and the angle of the mirror with respect to a user can also be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A multi-candela output device for indicating alarm conditions has an output section, visible after installation, and a mounting section not visible after installation. A candela output level can be set by positioning a manually adjustable member on the mounting section. An indicator of the setting is visible on the output section.