Abstract: A lens mounted to a light emitting diode package internally redirects light within the lens so that a majority of light is emitted from the lens approximately perpendicular to a package axis of the light emitting diode package. In one embodiment, the light emitted by the light emitting diode package is refracted by a sawtooth portion of the lens and reflected by a total internal reflection portion of the lens.

Abstract: A light fitting intended to be fitted on a false ceiling board and comprising a socket part (1), to which a light sources (2) is fastended, and a reflector (3), which directs beams from the light source to the desired object. The reflector center comprises a domed projection (4) for the light source, the reflector (3) and the socket part (1) forming a closed space, in which the light source (2) is located.

Abstract: A light reflector (10) comprises a plastics reflector bowl (11) having an inner surface (21), an outer surface (23), a narrow aperture (14) and a wide lower diffuser lens (24). Mounting means (12) is provided at the narrow aperture for mounting the reflector on to a housing for control gear of a light source. The narrow aperture is adapted to house the light source. The reflector bowl (11) and mounting means (12) are formed as a single reflector unit by plastics moulding with at least one of the inner or outer surfaces being surface-metalized to a reflective finish. There is also provided an open version of the light reflector and a method of forming a light reflector.

Abstract: A plane display unit using LEDs without letting the colors of the individual pixels appear separately or without letting the pixels appear as a set of visible dots even when the screen displaying an image or a character is viewed in close range, and a plane display device using the same. Pixels having light-emitting surfaces of a square shape that is inclined by 45° are arranged on a substrate in a direction inclined toward the right and in a direction inclined toward the left with the sides of the light-emitting surfaces being opposed to each other. The shape and size of the surface of the substrate are selected to be the same as the shape and size of the contours of the light-emitting surfaces of all pixels on the substrate. The pixels are formed by covering plural LEDs of different colors with a transparent material in which a light-scattering material is contained.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating side surfaces of objects or equipment including, for example, vehicles including boats, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp fixture in which a reflector is housed in a lamp body, a transparent front lens is attached to the lamp body, and a non-transparent treatment is applied to a region near a seal leg of a front lens. The non-transparent treatment is done by forming a plurality of convex cylindrical lens elements in a striped pattern on the entire region of the outer peripheral side and on a predetermined region of the inner peripheral side of the seal leg of the rear and/or front surface of the front lens, thus preventing a gap between the reflector and the lamp body from appearing dark when viewing the lamp fixture from the front and also preventing a seal groove of the lamp body from being directly seen.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lighting device is provided comprising a ground illumination portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from a light source to illuminate a ground surface area rearward from the motor vehicle and a reverse signaling portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from the light source to an area different than the ground illumination portion. In this manner, a rearward vehicle lighting device designed for ground illumination and reverse signaling is provided from a single lamp and more preferably, using a single light source.

Abstract: An enlarged surface LED lighting device having an interior reflector disposed and configured to reflect the light emitted by a LED element to increase the divergence of the light and form an interior reflected light. The interior reflector is typically a surface of revolution about the pattern axis configured to reflect and bend the light away from the axis of the spatial radiation pattern of the emitted light. The interior reflector is also formed to Increase the transfer of heat away from the LED element. The interior reflector is usually disposed in close proximity to the LED element to maximize the percentage of emitted light it redirects. The lighting device additionally includes an exterior reflector also normally a surface of revolution about the pattern axis.

Abstract: An inductively powered lamp unit 806 is fixed onto a substrate and over a position where a primary inductive loop 803 is spread apart (as at 807). At such sites, a horizontal (or at least parallel to the surface of the substrate) component of alternating magnetic flux is available. The conductors of the loop 802-803 can be inserted in a slit 804 cut into the substrate. The spreading apart of the conductors may be ensured with a spreader 808. A power supply 801 may be a resonant supply operating at 40 kHz. The lamp unit 806 does use a resonant pickup coil which can be shorted so as to minimize coupling, and provide supply regulation. The lamp unit can be controlled by signals transmitted over the primary loop. Applications include roadway markers and fire escape egress indicators, and underwater lighting.

Abstract: A decorated luminary product includes either a candle (or other light source) or a holder for containing the candle (or other light source), having a mirror film adhered thereto to provide a pleasing visual effect. A decorative web of a polymeric mirror film web is preferably heat shrunk to conform to the shape of the candle or the holder. The mirror film is located to cooperate with light emitted by a candle or other light source to augment the visual effect created when the candle is lit, by providing birefringent effects, changes in coloration in accordance with changes in viewing angle, and variations in both reflectivity of ambient light and transmission of light from the candle or other light source.

Abstract: The luminaire has a molded reflector body (1) comprising a reflective coating (3) with light reflective particles (10) and a binder (11) and having a substrate side (12) and an outer surface (13). The coating (3) has a smooth optical waveguiding surface due to the absence of particles (10) at its outer surface (13) and to the light-transmission properties of the binder (11). Owing to these properties, the coating (3) has a high degree of specular reflection, thereby both increasing the lumen output ratio and improving the light directional properties of the luminaire.

Abstract: A globe lighting assembly comprises a metal cage, a plastic globe at least partially surrounded by the metal cage, a reflector reflecting light from a light source throughout the globe, and a socket clip disposable into the reflector. The socket clip includes legs having at least one position along each of the legs corresponding to settings for the light source in the reflector. The metal cage has lower and upper rings, and prongs which all surround and give structural support for at least one of an upper portion and a lower door of the globe. The upper portion is hingedly connected to the lower door. The lower door has a circular rim that fits into an inner surface of the lower ring when the globe is in the closed position. As a result, the circular rim of the lower portion is not viewable from the outside of the globe. The lower ring of the cage has an inner circular lip that aids in preventing moisture from entering an interior of the globe.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a first optical member and a second optical member. The first optical member is for providing light from an LED chip, provided with at least one of a concave mirror and a dome lens, at an appropriate illumination angle. The second optical member is a lens positioned to receive light from the first optical part via an air layer. At least one surface of the second optical member is a prismatically cut surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a light having a reflector, at least one neon lamp, and a cover plate, wherein the light is provided with a shield for shielding the direct light of the neon lamp travelling towards the cover plate.

Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle having a light source, a reflector having a substantially concavely curved reflection surface by which a light emitted by the light source is reflected for producing a predetermined illumination intensity distribution, the reflector having at least one further reflection surface which follows the concave reflection surface in a light outlet direction, a light-permeable member located in a beam path of the light reflected by the reflector and formed so that the light passes through the light-permeable member without being substantially influenced, the at least one further reflection surface of the reflector being subdivided at least locally by visible separating lines into several facets, at least a part of the facets being formed so that the light emitted by the light source is reflected by the at least one part of the facets into at least one lateral region in front of the vehicle.

Abstract: Film set lighting requirements can be met with a relatively small number of lamp head modules which are assembled to any of several different reflectors to make up combinations of lighting fixtures as the need arises. The lamp head module has integral ultraviolet protection provided by a close fitting transparent lamp cover so that HMI lamps may be safely used without other UV protection on the interchangeable reflectors. An HMI lamp igniter is provided in the housing for powering different lamp wattages. The lamp head module is wired to power either incandescent or HMI lamps depending on the power cord connector used. The lamp head module is sealed for use in wet environments including underwater use.

Abstract: A transparent film scanner having a light source with a diffuser and a reflector includes a light source for generating a primary light that is diffused by a diffuser to obtain a more uniform secondary light. The secondary light source is then reflected by a reflector to produce a tertiary light for illuminating the film. With a diffused secondary light, the distance between the reflector and the film can be reduced, thus reducing the size of the scanner.

Abstract: A lamp is composed of a light source, a composite reflector consisting of a plurality of reflecting surface units, and aspheric lenses provided to correspond to the individual reflecting surface units. The composite reflector includes a first and a second reflecting surface units. Each of the first reflecting surface units is formed of a reflecting surface configuration obtained by cutting, radially around a center axis of the light source, a portion from a spheroid having a first focal point located on the center axis and adjacent the light source and a second focal point located on a line passing through the first focal point and tilted appropriately from the center axis such that the cut portion spans a range of 15° to 90° around the center axis. Each of the second reflecting surface units is composed of a second reflecting surface configuration obtained by similarly cutting a portion from a spheroid having a second focal point located external to the first reflecting surface configuration.

Abstract: A portable lighting device according to the present invention includes a battery housing, a light source supported at a first end of the battery housing, and a shroud extending outward from the first end of the battery housing circumferentially around the light source. The shroud is preferably formed of a translucent material having a partially reflective inner surface for reflecting a portion of incident light emitted from the light source in a forward direction while allowing a portion of the incident light to be transmitted through the shroud and dispersed in peripheral directions. The shroud further preferably includes a diffusing outer surface for diffusing the incident light that is transmitted through the shroud. A shroud is preferably integrally formed with a collar portion as used for threading the integrated head structure onto the battery housing. Additionally, a protective lens cover that may include a collimating lens is also integrally formed in this head structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flag-pole light provided by means of a luminous knob comprising a light source which is provided within a cover and emits light rays that are reflected from reflecting surfaces through a translucent lower portion of the cover. The luminous knob of the invention can be mounted on existing flag-poles in place of a conventional knob or on new poles during their manufacture.

Abstract: A centralized lighting system is provided having a high intensity light source which is disposed at approximately the first optical focal point of an ellipsoidally shaped reflector member. A mirror member, disposed in advance of a second optical focal point associated with the reflector member, receives light output from the light source and is constructed so as to divide the light output into at least first and second beam portions. The mirror member is further effective so as to separate the first and second beam portions by at least 90 degrees relative to one another. Corresponding at least first and second optical transmission members are receptive of the first and second beam portions and are effective for communicating the light output to locations remote from the light source. In one embodiment, the mirror member is V-shaped and is constructed of first and second mirror segments joined together so as to form an angle of less than about 85 degrees therebetween.

Abstract: The low-tension lighting device is provided with at least one LED (2) having a control circuit (3) which governs functioning thereof and which is connected to a coupling element, for example a screw-type coupling element (4), by means of which the device (1) is insertable in a lamp-holder of known type. The LED (2) is protected by a body (8) also functioning as a uniform diffusor of light emitted by the LED (2). The device (1) can be used to substitute low tension filament lamps for illumination in cemeteries.

Abstract: A compactible shade for use with various camping lamps or lanterns. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, multiple panels are interconnected to allow for a shade which can be reduced into a compacted arrangement. Further embodiments of the present invention include a handle notch for allowing a camping or lantern-style handle to be used while the compactible shade is installed on the lantern. Other embodiments allow for the shade to be constructed from a reflective material to direct the light from the lantern in a downward direction. A still further embodiment allows for the compactible shade to be constructed from translucent material for allowing diffused light to be emitted horizontally from the lantern while shielding a user's eyes from the harsh light emitted from the lantern.

Abstract: A light fixture having a base for housing a light producing source and a flat plate disposed within the base. The plate has a well formed in it, the well having light reflecting walls. A lamp socket is located in a light reflecting bottom wall of the well. A plurality of light reflecting elements is attached to the plate and a pair of light reflecting assemblies, one on either side of the well, is fixed to the plate. Each light reflecting assembly includes a plurality of light reflecting fins affixed to the plate and projecting at an angle away from the plate. A frame having a convex lens affixed thereto is hingedly attached to the base. A light shield is fixed to the frame for reducing dispersion of unwanted light.

Abstract: A low-contrast interior lighting fixture for illuminating a room is disclosed. The interior lighting fixture includes an elongated housing, an elongated horizontally-extending light source supported by said housing, and a first and a second horizontally-extending light guiding reflector assemblies. Each of the reflector assemblies has a top reflective surface, a bottom light-emitting surface, and an edge surface disposed between the top reflective surface and the bottom light-emitting surface. Each edge surface is disposed along opposite longitudinal sides of the elongated light source. A plurality of space-apart louvers extends below the light source and between the first and second reflector assemblies. The reflector assemblies are sized and disposed below the housing so that when the interior lighting fixture is viewed from below, the housing is substantially obscured by the bottom light-emitting surfaces.

Abstract: An optical illumination system is comprised of: (a) a light source means having a reflective emitting surface and an intrinsic luminance (brightness), (b) a light transmitting means; (c) a light reflecting means to reflect and recycle a portion of the light emitted by the light source means back to the light source means; and (d) a light extracting means to extract a portion of the light from the light transmitting means and direct the light to the output of the illumination system. The resulting illumination system achieves an enhanced output luminance. Under certain conditions, it is possible to achieve an output luminance that is greater than the intrinsic luminance of the bare light source.

Abstract: An illumination device for a vehicle has a light source, a reflector which reflects a light emitted by the light source so that the reflected light exits the illumination device in a first light outlet direction, the reflector being interrupted at least in one region, and at least partial light-permeable element arranged in the region and formed so that the light emitted by the light source passes through the light-permeable element and exits the illumination device in a second light outlet direction which deviates from the first light outlet direction.

Abstract: A self-contained photography studio apparatus for photographing at least one subject comprising means to support and spatially orient the subject to be photographed, means for illuminating said subject so as to provide uniform illumination and substantially eliminate shadows, and means for controlling the temperature on and in the vicinity of said subject, wherein each of the recited means is integral, and a method for using the apparatus.

Abstract: A light transmitting strip or light pipe 2 is used to illuminate an elongate area along which the light pipe 2 extends. The illumination is provided by light emanating laterally relative to the axis of the light pipe, and the light intensity is substantially uniform, at least to an observer, along the length of the light pipe 2. The light pipe 2 has a clear light guide section 4 and an opaque section 10 that is separated from the light guide section 4 by an air gap 8. The clear section 4 and the opaque section 10 are joined by top and bottom couplings 12 and 14, and the two sections are formed by coextruding an acrylic resin through a single coextrusion die. Light emitted laterally from the light guide 4 toward the arcuate opaque section 10 is reflected laterally through the clear light guide 4 transverse to the axis of the light pipe 2, so that all light extends through the front surface 6 of the light guide 4.

Abstract: An indicating instrument has a generally straight illumination lamp and a light conducting plate. The light conducting plate has V-shaped notches near the lamp at the back thereof and curved surfaces at the front thereof. The V-shaped notches have inclined surface for receiving light from the lamp and transmitting it to the curved surfaces. The light from the lamp is totally reflected by the curved surface to illuminate a dial plate effectively.

Abstract: Direct/indirect lighting fixtures particularly intended for recessed applications of fluorescent lighting as wall sconces or the like, the lighting fixtures of the invention combine the efficient lighting capabilities of parabolic fluorescent lighting with the aesthetic appeal of indirect lighting to produce a visually appealing effect. The luminaires of the invention combine an arcuate reflector with an illumination source mounted near one end of the reflector with an arcuate diffuser disposed over the illumination source. Both direct and indirect light thus emanates from the luminaire. The diffuser is mounted within the luminaire to mechanical light trap elements located at either end of the diffuser, the light trap elements serving the dual purposes of minimizing light leakage and mounting the diffuser. In one embodiment of the invention, the light trap elements are integrally formed with the reflector by injection molding of a polymeric material.

Abstract: A lamp head incorporated with an anti-combustion arrangement, which includes an upwardly directed pan, a reflecting disc disposed internally of the pan, and a holding means for electrically receiving a halogen light source. A shielding lens is mounted on the planar lip for closely covering the halogen light source, wherein a high temperature burning zone is formed above the concave reflecting surface and around the halogen light source. The anti-combustion arrangement includes a protective shelter and a supporting means. The protective shelter, which can be made of transparent glass having a plurality of ventilation holes or a wire frame, has a size adapted to entirely cover the halogen light source. The supporting means is adapted for supporting the protective shelter at a predetermined height right above the halogen light source to cover the high temperature burning zone and to define an air ventilation clearance between the protective shelter and the halogen light source.

Abstract: A heating apparatus and method for welding a superalloy article. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus and method entail welding a superalloy article within an enclosure equipped with a thermal radiation-generating device that preheats the article to a temperature of at least 1500.degree. F. prior to welding. The invention more particularly provides a thermally-reflective coating on a reflector member positioned adjacent the thermal radiation-generating device for the purpose of reflecting thermal radiation emitted by the device into the enclosure. The device is then operated to heat the superalloy article to a suitable temperature, e.g., 1500.degree. F. or more, after which a welding operation is performed on the superalloy article.

Abstract: A lighting module that diffuses a light beam to modify the size and shape of the projected beam. The device includes a light source and a reflector to direct the light along an optic path. A primary lens element reduces the cross section of an effected light region as the light enters a diffusion assembly area in the optic path. Diffusion elements in the diffusion assembly are deployed in varying combinations and to varying degrees to produce the shape and/or size of light beam desired by the user. The action of the lens element allows the diffusion elements to be physically positioned in the optic path but to have no effect on the light until the diffusion elements are rotated so that diffusion element segments align with lens segments, and the diffusion element changes the light being projected from the lighting module.

Abstract: There is described a multi-configurational, multi-functional electrical lighting fixture for high-abuse application and structured for surface mounting. The fixture includes a lens of U.V. stabilized, high impact-resistant, injection molded polycarbonate plastics, integrally formed with two selective, separate and distinct, high-performance reflector/refractor surface systems carried by the single lens, as separate zonal areas. The first system generates a long and narrow "throw", and the second system a short and wide "throw". A molded, opaque "eyelid" provides optimum lamp shielding and controls light distribution. The lens surmounts a lens base to which it is secured by means of unique internal, integrally-molded lugs received in cooperating hook-shaped slots. An 0-ring gasket establishes a water-tight seal. Unlocking of the assembly is deterred by means of a single, tamper-resistant screw. The lens base is mounted on a deep casting, with or without an interposed cast aluminum baseplate.

Abstract: A lighting device employing a source of light which emanates to a first reflector which is positioned outwardly from such source. A second reflector at least partially surrounds the light source and is formed in spaced relationship with the first reflector to create a first gap between the first and second reflectors. The second reflector includes an opening which permits light from the source to pass to the first reflector and outwardly from the lighting device through the first gap. A light interacting element is formed outwardly from the source and is spaced from the second reflector to form a second gap. The second reflector is, thus, positioned between the first reflector and the light interacting element. Light interacting element further receives light from the source and either reflects or diffuses light outwardly from the lighting device.

Abstract: A surface-mounted light fixture having a housing adapted to receive and retain the main operating components by a snap-in connection, without using mechanical fasteners. In one embodiment, the operating components so mounted include a mounting bracket for a light-emitting element, e.g., a light bulb, a reflective plate for dispersing light generated by the light-emitting element, a switch for activating the light-emitting element and a lens for covering the same. The housing is molded from a polymeric material so that it may be conveniently mounted to a target surface, preferably the interior of a recreational vehicle. Integral with the housing, are a plurality of resilient and rigid tabs which provide the snap-in mounts, for efficient assembly along a high-volume assembly line. Even though separate fasteners are not required, the integrity of the mechanical connections between the components of the light fixture is high, thus minimizing rattling when used in a vibrating environment.

Abstract: A portable lighting device according to the present invention includes a battery housing, a light source supported at a first end of the battery housing, and a shroud extending outward from the first end of the battery housing circumferentially around the light source. The shroud is preferably formed of a translucent material having a partially-reflective inner surface for reflecting a portion of incident light emitted from the light source in a forward direction while allowing a portion of the incident light to be transmitted through the shroud and dispersed in peripheral directions. The shroud further preferably includes a diffusing outer surface for diffusing the incident light that is transmitted through the shroud. A shroud is preferably integrally formed with a collar portion as used for threading the integrated head structure onto the battery housing. Additionally, a protective lens cover that may include a collimating lens is also integrally formed in this head structure.

Abstract: A light-generating device for a scanner is fixedly disposed onto the upper cover of the scanner, and includes a light generating element, a reflective surface, and a semi-transparent plate or a lens. This light generating device is used to replace the conventional flat mask or moveable tube. The light-generating device made according to the present invention may project a homogeneous light onto the exposure with which the chroma difference of the scanned image can be prevented.

Abstract: A lamp holder includes a bowl-like lampshade having a top center hole, a glass cover covered on the opened bottom side of the lampshade and detachably secured thereto by clamps, a hopper-like mount having a flanged neck fastened to the top center hole of the lampshade and an outwardly extended top mounting flange, a socket cap detachably fastened to top mounting flange of the mount by screws to hold a lamp socket on the inside and a lamp bulb in the lamp socket within the lampshade.

Abstract: Direct/indirect lighting fixtures particularly intended for recessed applications of fluorescent lighting for small offices and similar use environments where balanced illumination for both vertical and horizontal surfaces is necessary. The lighting fixtures of the invention include general lighting luminaires as well as wall wash luminaires, the present fixtures combining the efficient lighting capabilities of parabolic fluorescent lighting with the aesthetic appeal of indirect lighting to produce a visually appealing effect within an overall environment sufficiently illuminated for productive purposes. The general lighting luminaires of the invention combine two arcuate reflectors with intersecting curvatures, the line of intersection having illumination sources disposed on each side thereof and mounted to the reflectors in proximity to the line of intersection, the luminaires further including an arcuate diffuser centered about the line of intersection of the reflectors.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a suction nozzle lamp which can light and observe a forward are of a suction nozzle for collecting dust or alien substances without being overheated. A reflection plate with a predetermined shape is formed inside a lower case forming a suction nozzle with a suction opening for sucking dust or alien substances, and a window is formed at the forward area of the reflection plate and at the lower case to light the forward area after light is reflected by the reflection plate. A suction nozzle lamp is formed between the reflection plate and the window. A strip-type electric bulb is located between the reflection plate and the window by first and second terminals or a socket terminal, thereby emitting enough light to the forward area of the suction nozzle to perform cleaning without being overheated.

Abstract: A fiber optics illumination system for plastic fiber bundle light guides which have pliable cores with one or more cladding sleeves. The proximal light receiving end of the light guides are stripped of all cladding to expose their pliable bundled cores pressed against a mirror mask plate which has a central transparent portion to transmit light from the light source therethrough to the fiber ends for transmission. A vice mechanism is provided to adjust the pressure of the pliable fiber core ends against the mirror mask. Surfaces of the mirror mask which do not transmit light directly to the proximal fiber ends are provided with a light reflecting or mirrored surface to reflect all unused light and heat away from the interface of the mirror mask and the fiber ends.

Abstract: A luminaire having both a direct and indirect lighting component is provided. The luminaire includes a fixture including a lamp. A neutral density polymeric material is disposed below the lamp. The neutral density polymeric material includes a polymeric substrate carrying a predetermined pattern for reflecting and transmitting incident light from the lamp.

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle has a reflector, a light source, a collecting lens arranged after the reflector in a light outlet direction so that light emitted by the light source is reflected as a converging light beam and the light beam exiting the headlight has an upper bright-dark limit, the reflector being formed so that images of the light source reflected by the reflector are located in an intermediate image plane which is perpendicular to an optical axis of the reflector in the region of a focal point of the collecting lens facing the reflector and above an imaginary line corresponding to a height and side running of the bright-dark limit.

Abstract: A reflector light has a reflector having a reflective inner surface having an edge defining a ceiling plane and substantially symmetrical to a symmetry plane perpendicular to the ceiling plane and a rear-end compartment bisected by the symmetry plane and remote from the ceiling plane. A lamp or primary light source is provided in the compartment on the symmetry plane. An at least partially light-passing diffuser separate from the reflector and spaced toward the surface from the lamp is substantially symmetrical to the symmetry plane and has a light-emitting flat outer surface directed toward the ceiling plane. The surfaces are shaped such that light emitted by the diffuser surface is reflected by the reflector surface outward in a space symmetrical to the symmetry plane and defined by a family of lines tangenting the reflector edge and traversing the symmetry plane. The diffuser surface lies between the family of lines and the lamp.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlamp has a light source, such as the filament of an incandescent lamp, of a kind which emits light freely around it, together with a reflector and a cover lens. The reflector is adapted so that, by reflection from the light source, it can produce, by itself, a light beam which is delimited by a cut-off defined by a horizontal half cut-off line and a raised cut-off line which is raised by a predetermined angle of cut-off elevation with respect to the horizontal.The reflector consists of two zones, which are separated by two transition half planes that pass close to the source, namely a first zone consisting of a surface for producing images of the light source offset on the side towards the horizontal half cut-off line and extending below, and close to, the latter, and a second zone consisting of a surface which produces images of the light source offset on the side towards the raised half cut-off line and extending below and close to the latter.

Abstract: The illumination device has a capped electric lamp (1), a reflector (10) and retention means (20) for keeping the lamp (1) fixed to the reflector (10), an electric element (4) of the lamp (1) being aligned with respect to the reflector (10). The cap (5) of the lamp (1) has sphere discs and/or V-shaped grooves as reference means (7) around an axis (3) of its lamp vessel (2), with respect to which the electric element (4) is aligned. The reflector (10) has about an opening (12) for inserting the lamp (1) V-shaped grooves and/or spherical discs as the alignment means (13), cooperating with the reference means of the lamp cap (5). The reference means (7) and the alignment means (13) allow for an easy, fast and reliable mounting of the lamp (1) in the reflector (10), the electric element (4) occupying a predetermined position therein.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for illuminating medical diagnostic imaging film with significantly enhanced contrast and resolution. The apparatus includes an enclosure having a first end and a second end in opposing relationship therewith, and a concave mirror or the like located in the enclosure proximate to the first end and receiving light from a light source such as a light pipe. The mirror projects at least a portion of the received light, in the form of a collimated beam, toward the second end of the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a light transmissive panel positioned across the second end of the enclosure to support the film in the path of the collimated beam, for illumination thereby. In one embodiment, the film support panel is selectively curved to minimize reduction in field of view.

Abstract: Light fitting (1) having an in particular small-volume lamp (2) and having a main reflector (5) which is preferably set up for the radiation of a narrow bundle of light, whereby in at least on part region of the lateral periphery of the main reflector (5) there is arranged an auxiliary reflector (31), whereby the main reflector (5) is of transparent material and is coated on the outside or on the inside with a reflection layer (23), whereby the auxiliary reflector (31) is arranged outwardly of the main reflector (5), and whereby in the region of the auxiliary reflector (31) no reflection layer (23) is provided on the main reflector (5) (window 34).