Abstract: A portable hand carried lantern comprising components which may be quickly snapped together without the use of tools. A battery contact platform separates the battery chamber and bulb chamber and includes a plurality of contact strips by which the electrical circuit is automatically established without the use of wires upon assembly of the components. A safety disconnect system incorporated in the bulb chamber and battery contact platform that prevents explosion in a flammable atmosphere should the bulb break.

Abstract: A portable work light having a fluorescent lamp (fluorescent light bulb). The fluorescent lamp has a base which supports a translucent envelope that contains a gas for emitting light when energized by an electric input. Activation circuitry is contained within a base housing, as is a portion of the translucent envelope. A flexible, electrically and mechanically insulating material is injected into the base housing to stabilize and prevent movement of the actuation circuitry with respect to the base housing and translucent envelope, thereby preventing damage to the components of the fluorescent lamp. The portable work light has a transparent cover which supports a lamp. The cover has electrical connectors at one end for engaging the lamp. The cover has a bulb support mechanism which engages a lip on the base of a lamp to maintain the electrical contact of the lamp engaged with the electrical connectors and to inhibit movement of the base of the lamp relative to the cover.

Abstract: The irradiation device has a concave reflector (1) and a pair of spaced holders (10) for mechanically holding an elongate electric radiation source (30). The holders (10) have a rigid base (11) and a rigid first wall (12) rigidly connected thereto and a second wall (12). The second wall (12) has a resilient element (14) having an end portion (15) which is directed to the base (11) as well as to the first wall (12) at an acute angle. The element (14) is able to urge a cap (31) of a double-ended capped radiation source (30) towards the base (11) and the first wall (12) so as to hold that source (30) in an aligned position with respect to the reflector (1).

Abstract: A flash emitting apparatus has a straight-tube type flash discharge tube and a reflector for accommodating the flash discharge tube which condenses and reflects an emission of the flash discharge tube to direct light forward, the apparatus including: a pair of electrodes disposed on opposing end portions of said flash discharge tube; discharge tube supports for supporting the flash discharge tube on said reflector; a frame member having said flash discharge tube and said reflector disposed therein; and restriction members formed internally of said frame member for restricting movement of said flash discharge tube in a longitudinal direction coaxial with a line connecting the pair of electrodes so as to retain the flash discharge tube within a certain range with respect to the reflector.

Abstract: A replaceable headlamp lamp bulb may be held in retainer with a projecting tab. The tab may in turn be positioned in a slotted holder having adjacent pivots. The lamp bulb may then be positioned by sliding and pivoting the tab with respect to the slot and pivots until properly located. The tab may then be welded to the adjacent slot wall, thereby accurately and permanently fixing the lamp in three dimensions. The slotted holder may be retained in a less expensive resin, since ultrasonic welding is no longer required.

Abstract: A light source for use in examining leak detection sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems that utilize a fluorescence-producing dye in the refrigerant to determine the presence of leaks. The light source combines a faceted reflector with a lamp and interference filter to provide a narrowed emission of wavelength of light emitted from the light source.

Abstract: A lamp (5) is mounted from a rear side of a motor vehicle headlight in an opening (4) at a crown of a reflector (3) of the headlight. A socket (6) of the lamp has a surrounding flange (11) with radial positioning ears (12) extending outwardly therefrom. The opening of the reflector is surrounded by an attaching ring (15) made of resinous-plastic and having spring tongues (16) formed thereon. The positioning ears of the lamp, can be moved between the tongues and the lamp can be screwed about its length axis so as to interengage the positioning ears with the spring tongues. In an end position of the lamp, the spring tongues lie biased against the positioning ears, pressing the flange of the lamp against a seating surface (26) which is formed on an inner rim portion of the attaching ring. The inner rim portion is arranged between the spring tongues and the reflector, to be spaced from the spring tongues.

Abstract: The electric-lamp/reflector unit has a moulded reflector body (1) comprising a hollow neck-shaped portion (5). An electric lamp having a lamp vessel (11) provided with a first (14) and a second opposed end portion (15) is fixed at its first end portion within the neck-shaped portion. The neck-shaped portion (5) has a narrowed portion (6) adjacent the reflecting surface (3) of the reflector body, from which portion the neck-shaped portion widens conically towards a cap (20) borne by the neck-shaped portion.

Abstract: A headlight of a working machine which is exposed to heavy impact shocks, vibrations, and heat build up has a heat conducting metal element in heat conducting contact with the headlight bulb. The heat conducting metal element is isolated from shock loads and vibration thereby protecting the fragile illuminating element of the light bulb.

Abstract: An electric lamp is provided which includes a reflector typically made of glass or metal and having a reflecting surface in which an area is formed to fit a locating device attached to the internal capsule light source. At the rear of the reflector is a neck portion in which are located several seating points for the light capsule locating device. Electrical connectors extend between the capsule and the base member. The positioning member is definitely located by seating ledges molded into the neck of the reflector. In manufacture, the positioning member is placed in tension and the lead wires for the lamp assembly extend through eyelets in the base which are then mechanically fastened so as to maintain a tension on the positioning member. The fact that the positioning member is under tension allows it to maintain positional accuracy during the life of the lamp.

Abstract: A luminaire, such as an indirect linear luminaire, is provided with a floating reflector assembly tied directly to securement points in the luminaire housing. The reflector assembly has a reflector element with tie down openings which overlay the reflector securement points and compliant spring-like retaining clips which overlap the tie down openings and which are secured at their center portion to the underlying securement points by a screw fastener. The width of the retaining clips are narrower than the tie down opening such that the center portion of the retaining clips can be drawn into and contact the housing securement points to provide good electrical grounding. The pressure contact of the retaining clips holds the reflector down yet permits it to float within the housing when the housing is distorted, such as by twisting, thereby avoiding distortion of the reflector.

Abstract: For recessed lighting fixtures, particularly those mounted in ceilings, the present invention provides an easily attached removable accessory device for deflecting a portion of the light path in a selected direction that differs from the original direction, e.g. deflecting downwardly directed light to a substantially horizontal direction. A mirror assembly, typically having two round flat reflecting surfaces, one on each side, is supported by a wire hanger element via an axle portion passing diametrically through the mirror; the hanger element has a pair of hooks at the upper ends of two side wires that engage the recessed light fixture at any desired orientation around the axis of the fixture. The mirror can be tilted to any angle, and is retained at the selected tilt angle by friction of the wire axle being clamped between of a pair of resilient pads.

Abstract: A lamp seat of double layer structure for X'mas lamp string, includes an inner film layer made of soft and elastic material, which envelops a bulb seat and related elements, being of a T shape, having a top transverse pipe with its pipe body having a reduced diameter, and having a vertical pipe body silghtly enlarged, an inner protruding annulet provided in the bottom outer pipe portion thereof snugly pressing against the body of the bulb; an outer cover layer is laid over the outer peripheries of the concaved pipe body of the top transverse pipe and the vertical pipe body, and let the side pipe portions and bottom outer pipe portion be exposed; therefore, the conductor and the pipes and the bulb can be assembled in tight connection relationship to improve the water proofing effect.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided including a reflector housing having a forward face and a rearward face intersected by a bore, the rearward face having a generally annular flat with a series of depressions; a bulb providing a source of illumination positioned generally adjacent the reflector housing forward face; a bulb housing providing an electrical connection for the bulb and for mounting the bulb, the bulb housing having a first portion inserted within the housing bore and a second portion positioned generally adjacent to the reflector housing rear face annular flat contacting the same; a generally annular retainer having a first portion extending through the reflector housing bore and a second portion contacting the rear face of the reflector housing within the depressions of the rear face, the retainer also having an interlocking flange spaced from the second portion with biasing tabs for retaining the bulb housing within the reflector housing bore and urging the bulb housing against the reflect

Abstract: An armored housing with a top opening protects a lamp positioned inside against projectiles. The lamp preferably is carried by a first reflector structure which is resiliently suspended inside the housing to isolate the first reflector structure and the lamp from the shock of projectiles hitting the housing. The second reflector structure positioned above the housing receives light from the lamp and the first reflector structure and reflects that light downwardly and outwardly past the housing and over a wide area.

Abstract: A fiber optic track lighting system comprises an elongated track channel having a generally U-shaped cross-section on a longitudinal axis. The U-shaped channel has a base portion joined to the proximal edges of first and second depending legs having parallel distal edges including an inward-facing longitudinal groove along each edge. A plurality of luminaire holders have opposed edges slidably engagable into the respective inward-facing longitudinal grooves to hold a fiber optic luminaire on an optical axis parallel to, and positionable along, the longitudinal axis of the track channel. Fiber optic light guides receive light from a remote source of illumination, extend a distance within the track channel to a light-emitting end. An optical element retained in each luminaire intercepts the emitted light, producing a substantially collimated light beam along the optical axis.

Abstract: A selectably-configurable lighting fixture comprising a body having a coupling thereon for selectably and releasably receiving at least one of a plurality of interchangeable components. The components include at least a shade and a mounting member for mounting the fixture to a support. The fixture also comprises a lamp support for supporting a lamp on the body in operative relation to the shade for illuminating a space adjacent the fixture.

Abstract: A hand held search light includes a miniaturized electronic control circuit for igniting and operating an arc lamp in the light. A lamp mounting arrangement is disclosed for shock mounting the arc lamp, including arrangement to center and focus the light beam emitted by the search light. The search light is modularized for ease of field maintenance by unskilled personnel.

Abstract: A pair of standoff posts and an endless coil spring form a simple mounting construct for positioning a bulb and reflector assembly in a lamp fixture. The reflector is positioned within the loop of the coil spring and the height of the standoff posts is chosen to locate the spring about the midpoint of the depth of the reflector so that the spring imparts both a centering action on the reflector and a clamping action of the reflector against the lamp fixture. The standoff posts are positioned at opposite ends of an extended diameter of the reflector and with the loop spring form a self-centering and locating mounting for the bulb and reflector assembly on the lamp fixture.

Abstract: A mount structure for a double ended type tungsten-halogen lamp is disclosed employing vibration damping elements to reduce the effects of mechanical shock and vibration. A thin layer of ceramic cement is interposed between the mount structure and lamp to improve the sealing arrangement related to a quartz lamp. A sealed beam headlamp unit employing the improved lamp mount construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a lamp capsule, a reflector, an electrical connector and a lens. The lamp capsule includes a lamp envelope having a base portion, and the reflector includes an opening for receiving the base portion of the lamp envelope. The reflector is fabricated of a resilient material such as a high temperature thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic. The base portion of the lamp capsule and the reflector include lamp interlocking elements which mechanically lock the lamp capsule in the reflector. The lamp interlocking elements preferably position the center of light output of the lamp capsule at the focal point of the reflector. The connector and a neck portion of the reflector include connector interlocking elements which mechanically lock the connector to the reflector. The lens and the outer rim of the reflector include integral lens interconnecting elements which mechanically lock and position the lens on the reflector.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a lighthead which allows the lamp to be serviced without removing any components of the lighthead. The invention includes a lamp socket connected to the handle of the lighthead. The handle can be displaced from an operative position to expose the lamp for maintenance while remaining attached to the lighthead to prevent damage or loss of the components.

Abstract: The lighting unit (10) is designed for use with video cameras. The lighting unit is light in weight, compact in size and portable. There is a housing (11) including a reflector (30) and a light source (33). A focussing lens (12) is moveably mounted on the housing (11) forwardly of the light source (33). The light source is moveable between two final positions to provide either floodlight or spotlight. This enables the photo amateur to obtain illumination as a professional at affordable costs.

Abstract: A hand held search light includes a miniaturized electronic control circuit for igniting and operating an arc lamp in the light. Lamp mounting means is disclosed for shock mounting the arc lamp, including means to center and focus the light beam emitted by the search light. The search light is modularized for ease of field maintenance by unskilled personnel.

Abstract: A fitting for horticultural illumination includes a reflector and a housing for auxiliary equipment, the reflector being attached to the housing by a universal coupling so that the reflector can be exchanged for a reflector with other properties, thereby reducing investments when crops are changed. According to a preferred embodiment the reflector includes a collar adapting it for coupling with the housing. Both the collar including the reflector and the housing are suspended by a profile, thus forming a pre-assembled unit which is suspended by hooks from a rail provided in the greenhouse to be illuminated.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for presenting shiftable light patterns includes a translucent globe (12), a convex redirecting mirror (16) mounted adjacent the upper interior surface of the globe (12), a laser beam source (20), a pair of galvanic vibration mirrors (22,24), and amplifier assembly (28) for vibrating the mirrors (22,24) in accordance with a respective pair of stereophonic audio signals (22,24). In operation, the vibration mirrors operate to change the impingement location of the beam on the reflecting mirror in direction in transverse to one another and in accordance with the amplitude and frequency of the audio signals resulting in light patterns which shift in accordance with the audio signals.

Abstract: In an electronic flash assembly, an elastomeric strap secures a flash tube and a reflector housing relative to one another and is induced to yieldably bias the reflector housing firmly against a covering flash lens.

Abstract: A lamp base having an vibration adjustable support structure is disclosed. By supporting a bulb on a plastic clip having arms with fixed lengths, the rotational and axial location of the lamp may be fixed within a standard optical structure, such as reflector housing and lens system. The arms may then be oriented either radially, angularly, or as to thickness or width to control vibration transmission particular to a typical use. For example, standard bulbs, bases and reflector housings may be used with bulb holders variably tuned to accommodate the vibrations specific to particular vehicle models.

Abstract: A mount for a minature lamp terminating at one end in an elongated tubular member, said mount comprising a base and a cap assembled in mating engagement and exerting a compressive force on at least one deformable, elastomeric tubular or ring shaped member in said mount which surrounds and contacts said tubular lamp member of which at least a portion of which is inserted in a bore in the mount, thereby holding the lamp in the mount.

Abstract: A lamp base having a clipped together support structure is disclosed. Assembly and orientation of lamps is facilitated by a bulb that first clip couples to a bulb and the bulb holder is in turn clip coupled to a lamp base. Electrical connection is made through a duct traversing the bulb holder. By further enabling the bulb holder to lamp base coupling to be rotatable, the lamp pieces may be assembled in secure relation to each other in one operation, and quickly oriented in a second operation. An appropriate bond may be subsequently applied between the bulb holder and the lamp base to permanently fix the two pieces.

Abstract: Arrangement for an attachment for an electrical device, such as a reflector fitted with a bulb, which exhibits in the form of a pin or similar an electrical connection capable of being pushed into an electrical junction. The invention permits, among other things, the simple and effective attachment of an electrical device to an electrical cable. A coupling capable of being joined to an electrical cable, which coupling exhibits appropriate electrical connection devices which fit the electrical connection in question, is so arranged as to function as a stop both for an electrical device and for a holder capable of being joined to the electrical device.

Abstract: An illumination device, for example, a flashlight includes an adjustable beam focus assembly to change the relative position of the lamp bulb to the reflector to alternately provide a narrow focused or wide beam being emitted from the device. The adjustable beam focus assembly includes a resilient blade supporting the lamp bulb extending through an opening in a reflector of the device. Beam focusing is achieved by flexing the blade upon application of a displacing force to the base of the bulb by a cam or to the blade itself using a plunger.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a lamp capsule, a reflector, an electrical connector and a lens. The lamp capsule includes a lamp envelope having a base portion, and the reflector includes an opening for receiving the base portion of the lamp envelope. The reflector is fabricated of a resilient material such as a high temperature thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic. The base portion of the lamp capsule and the reflector include lamp interlocking elements which mechanically lock the lamp capsule in the reflector. The lamp interlocking elements preferably position the center of light output of the lamp capsule at the focal point of the reflector. The connector and a neck portion of the reflector include connector interlocking elements which mechanically lock the connector to the reflector. The lens and the outer rim of the reflector include integral lens interlocking elements which mechanically lock and position the lens on the reflector.

Abstract: An exterior lamp system for a vehicle having a reflector housing coupled by a vibration damping clip is described. The vibration damping clip may be formed a molded portion of a plastic lamp housing. The clip may take to the form of a reversing curve structure made from a flexible material. One end of the clip is coupled to the lamp housing, while the other end is in contact with the automobile. A damper formed from a vibration damping material, such as foamed plastic, is coupled between the first and second clip ends of the reversing curve to suppress vibration transmitted from the automobile to the lamp.

Abstract: A lamp socket mounting bracket which contains a pair of mounting clamps and is mounted within a reflector. The mounting clamps have reflector ends and socket ends which each have feet. The mounting clamps have curved portions to encompass a lamp socket which forms a fulcrum within the lamp socket mounting bracket. A clamp adjusting means is used at the socket ends of the mounting clamps to tighten the mounting clamps around the lamp socket, help make a substantial contact between the mounting clamps and the lamp socket, and create, along with the fulcrum, a reverse scissors action within the lamp socket mounting bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp having a retainer that can be fastened to the rear of the reflector through sonic welding or by adhesive bonding and that includes a pair of integrally interconnected ring members which provide a circular open space therebetween for accommodating the retainer members formed on a replaceable light bulb and has locator tabs formed on one of the ring members for cooperation with locator slots on the reflector for properly locating the retainer on the reflector.

Abstract: A sealed beam headlamp that includes a collar bonded to an annular flange formed on the rear of a reflector and having an opening with a cylindrical support surface for receiving a plug-type lamp bulb assembly formed with a spherical portion that allows the lamp bulb assembly to be moved as a unit axially and pivoted for adjusting the position of the filament of the lamp bulb assembly relative to the reflector of the headlamp.

Abstract: A conductive track circuit for shock mounting a light bulb within a lamp housing particularly well suited for use on motor vehicles to protect the light bulb from shock loads and vibrations. The conductor track circuit includes mounting flanges for attaching the track circuit to the lamp housing, electrical conductor strip members integral with the mounting flanges for connecting the track circuit to a source of electrical energy, and resilient arms integral with the mounting flanges for holding the light bulb in position and absorbing vibrations and shocks. A blank from which the track circuit is formed includes three coplanar conductor tracks each having a mounting flange with an integrally formed terminal strip member extending from the mounting flange and an integrally formed arm extending from the mounting flange, the conductor tracks being in spaced juxtaposition and connected together by integral webs.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for reflecting a laser beam so that it traverses a path on a display surface defining a visible display pattern responsive to an audio frequency input signal. The input signal is provided to a speaker, and the laser beam reflects off a front surface mirror, mounted onto the speaker so that the mirror vibrates responsive to the input signal.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement for a replaceable bulb mounted in a vehicle headlamp reflector that includes a grip member and a cooperating lock nut the former of which is adapted to be press fitted onto and retained by spring fingers on a cylindrical boss surrounding the socket formed in the headlamp reflector.

Abstract: A light bulb retainer for a headlamp reflector characterized in that the retainer is formed with a plurality of radially outwardly extending flanges which are movable into precut slits formed in a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections on the reflector for securing the retainer to the reflector.

Abstract: A modular multi-function lamp assembly of plural shock mount lamps for automotive vehicles, such as trucks, trailers and the like, made up of interchangeable lamp modules, including a generally cup-shaped assembly housing having walls defining an outwardly opening cavity for receiving a plurality of individual lamp modules in a vertical stacked array aligned with each other and nested within the cavity. Each module includes a case having sides and a lens, a lamp bulb and shock mount therein, with at least one side forming a flat planiform abutment wall to be disposed in confronting abutment with a paired companion like abutment wall of an adjacent module. The abutment walls have interlocking formation to restrain them in assembled relationship, and the modules have protruding rib formations along opposite sides to be received in recessed channels in sides of the housing for holding the modules in the housing.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening a glass in a bulkhead lighting fitting, wherein three small columns are fixed with and project perpendicularly from the bulkhead fitting and are arranged substantially at the apices of an equilateral triangle. The small columns each include a sidewardly opening groove to accommodate an edge of the removable glass. One of the small columns has a rotary head movable between open and closed positions, the head when in the open position permitting the glass to be moved downwardly into the groove, whereupon rotation of the head into the closed position results in the edge of the glass being confined within the groove.

Abstract: A track lighting fixture includes a housing with sufficient space for a replaceable lamp and a voltage reduction transformer. Mounted on the base of the housing is a plate member which is removably engagable with the housing by the resilient interaction of spring clips with the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable fixing device comprising two elements (22,34) able to be displaced the one with respect to another according to a sliding relationship during an adjustment operation for the headlight, one (22) of the said elements being fixed to the headlight and the other (34) being able to be fixed on the body (56) of the automobile by a screw (52), the device further comprising a resilient locking member (46) able to co-operate with the second element and with the screw, and comprising at least one gripping edge (46a), the tightening of the said screw initially causing the abutment of the second element against the body of the automobile then, using this abutment, the resilient deformation of the said member (46) and the bringing into engagement of the gripping edge(s) (46a) with the first element (22) for assuring the clamping of the two elements in their relative position corresponding to the desired adjustment.

Abstract: A shock absorbing mount for a vehicle lamp bulb including an integral flexible plastic suspension member for supporting the bulb in spaced relation to a reflector with the bulb axis arranged horizontally. The suspension device has a central receptacle formation for receiving and supporting an end portion of the bulb horizontally, three flexible arms integrally joining the receptacle formation at equal circumferentially spaced locations each extending radially outwardly from a cylindrical surface of the receptacle at their roots and continuing outwardly as a serpentine recurved strip curving about a pair of horizontal axes of curvature along like vertical reverse curved paths for accommodating displacement of the central receptacle formation in all directions.

Abstract: There is disclosed an illuminating device support to be used primarily in combination with illuminating devices having an adjustable light reflector for the purpose of providing the device with prepositional support, or suspension, in almost any given area of device usage such that the device need not be hand held, leaving the hands free for other activity, which comprises of flanges attached to either side of the device casing and extending downward, terminating in a flange bottom edge, said flanges configured to receive and latch the reflector into a stored position, said flanges having a rotor shaft bearing to rotatably receive the rotor shaft on a Z axis, providing the rotor and attached leg with 360.degree. of Z axis rotation; a rotor having a rotor shaft and leg shaft bearings, said leg shaft bearings to rotatably receive the leg shaft on a Y axis, providing the leg with about 180.degree.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly includes a box-like support frame enclosing a lamp body mounted adjustably as by connectors which are connected to the support frame through resilient means to cushion any shock that the lamp body may experience during the travel of the vehicle along a roadway.

Abstract: A variable beam width lighting device including a luminaire assembly having a luminaire fixture to which are operatively mounted a reflector and a lamp and to which is operatively supplied electrical power to produce a light beam. An adjustable lamp positioning means is mounted between the lamp and the luminaire fixture. The adjustable lamp positioning means is responsive to a power means to move the lamp relative to the reflector to vary the width of the light beam between a narrow beam and a wide beam according to choice. The reflecting properties of the reflector are varied to produce smooth transition characteristics when the beam width is changed.

Abstract: A shock-reducing lamp assembly adapted for mounting on a vehicle. The assembly includes a housing defining a cavity having an open end and a lens connected to the housing enclosing the open end. An integral resilient mount includes a tubular central portion having a first end and a second end, with a pair of spaced mounting feet disposed adjacent to the first end and a second pair of spaced mounting feet positioned adjacent the second end. Each of the feet has a mounting aperture and the first pair of feet extends in a first plane and the second pair of feet extends in a second plane, with the first and second planes being spaced and being substantially parallel. The assembly further includes a metallic socket telescopically received in the central portion. The housing includes components for positioning the mount so that a lamp held in the socket is in operative relationship to the lens.