Abstract: A light assembly has a housing with a circuit board and illumination element in the housing. A retainer secures the circuit board and illumination element in the housing. The retainer includes a first portion surrounding the circuit board. A second member applies a force on the circuit board to position the circuit board in the housing. A third member secures the retainer with the housing to maintain the retainer on the housing. A lens is coupled with the housing to cover the illumination elements.

Abstract: A light-emitting device is designed to cover removably a conic roadblock and is formed of a hollow conic body and a plurality of warning units. The hollow conic body is formed of an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer. The warning units are disposed on the outer fabric layer of the conic body. The conic body is fitted over the conic roadblock. The warning units are provided with a light-emitting diode to make the conic roadblock vividly visible to the operator of an approaching motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is a moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly capable of installation into a conventional vehicle incandescent bulb socket. The moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly satisfies a long felt need to provided a long life, bright and economic vehicle bulb that can be used as a replacement for incandescent bulb-type lamps or as original equipment in new vehicles. The moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly is employable in stop lamps, clearance/marker lamps, as well as combination brake, turn and tail lamps for passenger vehicle lamps and in heavy-duty trucks and trailers.

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle operating in accordance with a projection principle has a light source, a reflector, a shield arranged in a beam path of a light reflected by the reflector for producing a bright-dark limit of a light bundle exiting the headlight, a lens through which the light passing on the shield passes, a light-permeable cover member arranged after the lens in a light outlet direction, the cover member having a region which deviates the passing light upwardly, and a screening device arranged between the shield and the cover member and formed so that at least a part of the light passing on the screen which would pass through the region of the cover member is screened.

Abstract: A light source system in which light scattered inside a chamber (2) exits from a hole (3) to provide a light output from the system. The interior wall of the chamber (2) consists of a material which is very efficient at scattering incident light. Light emitted from a light source (1) undergoes at least one scattering event within the chamber (2) before escaping from the chamber (2) through the exit hole (3). Any geometrical attributes of the light from the source (1) are removed before the light exists from the chamber (2). The exit hole (3) can have a tube inside (4) and/or outside (5) the chamber (2) for collimating the light output. A mechanical shutter (7, 8) can be used as a simple dimmer mechanism for the light output from the system. The light source (1) can be positioned inside or outside the chamber (2).

Abstract: An ornamental light bulb has a pair of electrical wires, a bulb electrically connected with the bulb and an enclosure securely formed outside of the connected bulb and the electrical wires. The enclosure is formed by molding or injection molding, such that the components inside the enclosure are protected and the entire bulb structure is waterproof.

Abstract: Since a light source lamp (11) and a reflector (12) of a lamp unit (10) are respectively fixed to a lamp housing (13) in a mutually independent manner, an attachment for attaching and fixing the light source lamp (11) is not necessary to be formed on the reflector (12) as an optical component, so that the shape of the reflector (12) can be simplified and accuracy of a reflection surface (121), especially at a bottom thereof, can be easily improved, thereby enhancing illumination of the lamp unit (10).

Abstract: A vehicular lamp lens having integrated lens members with a boundary therebetween. The front surface of the boundary portion side of at least one of the lens members is displaced in the rearward direction as the surface becomes closer to the boundary.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp boot structure is disclosed wherein the lip edge of a boot is captured in a groove. One defining wall of the groove is higher than the other defining wall to thereby help latch the insert lip in the groove and prevent disengagement of the lip from the groove. The boot seal as a result has been found to be more durable.

Abstract: The electric lamp/reflector unit includes a reflector body (1) having a reflector portion (2) with a concave reflecting surface (3), and a neck-shaped portion (5), both surrounding an optical axis (4). The unit includes an electric lamp (10) which is provided with a lamp vessel (11) having a cavity (13) wherein an electric light source (14) is arranged. The cavity (13) is provided with an infrared-reflecting and visible light-transmitting coating (15). The electric lamp (10) has a first (23) and a second (24) end portion which are arranged opposite each other and provided with a seal, through which seals respective current conductors (23; 24) connected via embedded metal foils (17; 18) to the electric light source (14) issue from the lamp vessel (11) to the exterior.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp boot structure is disclosed wherein the lip edge of a boot is captured in a groove. One defining wall of the groove is higher than the other defining wall to thereby help latch the insert lip in the groove and prevent disengagement of the lip from the groove. The boot seal as a result has been found to be more durable.

Abstract: Light guiding device for an elongate light source having a body of substantially tubular or tube sector shape of transparent material for substantially coaxially receiving the light source and provided at its internal surface with grooves, notches or the like extending parallel to the axis of the body and engaging each other.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a front lens that contains an antistatic agent in a base material forming the front lens. In one embodiment, the lamp includes, in addition to the front lens, a light source, a lamp body for containing the light source and forming a lamp chamber, and a reflective mirror which is disposed in the lamp chamber and used for forming outside irradiation light by reflecting light emitted from light source. The reflective mirror may include a main reflective surface portion for reflecting the light emitted from the light source, and the lamp may also include an extension reflector formed integrally with or separately from the main reflective surface portion of the reflective mirror. The front-end portion of the extension reflector portion may be disposed opposite to the front lens containing the antistatic agent.

Abstract: The luminaire comprises a roof (20) and a transparent cover (30) as well as a plate (10) which supports internal functional elements (15, 45, 25) of the luminaire. The roof and the cover each have edges which correspond to one another, thus rendering possible an assembly by the edges with a joint (5). The plate (10) is held in place by clamping between the roof and the cover. The lateral walls of the roof have an inclined portion (3), and the edge of the plate is provided with a folded and inclined portion (2) which is pressed against the corresponding inclined portion of the roof.

Abstract: A night light design which allows for improved functionality over those heretofore available. The basic design is flexible enough to be adapted for either indoor or outdoor use, and for various brightness levels. Particularly for outdoor use, bulbs of up to 15 watts can be used, providing an increased illumination level. All designs preferably include a light sensing element and a control circuit, wherein the light turns itself on when the ambient lighting levels fall low enough. Also, several preferred embodiments include a variable control, wherein the brightness of the night light can be continuously varied between very dim and full brightness.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp fixture comprising a reflector that is made of a thermoplastic resin and is covered with a light reflecting film on its surface and a lens that is made of a thermoplastic resin and is mounted on the reflector. The reflector has a welding leg portion which projects from the circumferential edge of the reflector, and the tip end of the reflector welding leg portion is formed with an inclined surface which is inclined with respect to a direction in which the lens is brought to make a contact with the reflector when welding is performed between the reflector and the lens.

Abstract: A reflector lamp has a generally parabolic shaped housing (12) with an interior surface coated with a layer (14) of silver having a protective layer (16) of a stable protective oxide, such as silica, disposed thereon. An intermediate layer (18), such as a layer of elemental silicon, protects the silver layer during deposition of the silica layer and is completely or substantially consumed during formation of the silica layer. The lamp includes a light source (48) having a longitudinal axis (x) disposed on the parabolic reflector axis and preferably disposed outward of the parabolic focus (F). During lamp fabrication, the protective coating is preferably annealed to improve reflectance. The preferred lamp will have a lumens per watt greater than 14.

Abstract: An underwater lighting fixture adapted for installation in a lamp receiving recess in the wall of a swimming pool. The fixture includes a lamp housing having a pair of reflector-mounted incandescent lamps mounted therein. A plate having a pair of apertures is mounted in the housing with the apertures mounted in alignment with the lamps. A pair of secondary reflectors are mounted to face the plate apertures and are provided with light-transmitting portals. A color wheel having dichroic filter segments is mounted so that identically colored pairs of segments pass the portals when the color wheel is driven by a motor. A synchronization circuit is responsive to an alternating-current source of power applied to the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A lamp with an unpolished surface is herein described. The lamp comprises a closed body which comprises a source of light adapted to be connected to a source of power, contacts to connect said source of light to a source of power, and a cover. The cover is configured and disposed to permit light to exit the lamp when connected to a source of power. The cover comprises an inner surface facing the interior of the lamp and an outer surface facing away from the lamp. At least the outer surface facing away from the lamp comprises unpolished glass configured to provide the unpolished surface. The unpolished glass of the outer surface comprises a surface having a roughness which is minimized.

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: A vehicle lamp assembly comprises a lamp housing, a lens, and a closeout sub-assembly. The closeout sub-assembly comprises a closeout and a template attached to the closeout. The closeout sub-assembly is created by forming the closeout around the outer periphery of the template such that the outer portion of the closeout is located adjacent to and outside of the peripheral edge of the template. The vehicle lamp assembly is created by affixing the closeout sub-assembly to the outer periphery of the inner surface of the lens and attaching the lens to the housing such that the closeout sub-assembly is located between the lens and the housing and such that the outer portion of the closeout is located adjacent to and outside of the peripheral edge of the lens.

Abstract: An integrated compound reflector ceramic arc lamp comprises three internal mirrors. Top and bottom concave mirrors encircle the inter-electrode gap. The third mirror is convex and is mounted coaxially on the stem of the cathode and faces a sapphire window. Its appearance is like that of a 360 ° apron. Light rays emitted from the inter-electrode gap below a critical elevation angle will be reflected off the bottom concave mirror. Such rays bounce only once before exiting through the window to an external focus. Light rays emitted from the inter-electrode gap above the critical elevation angle, will be reflected off the top concave mirror. Such rays will bounce twice before exiting through the window to the focus. The rays that do reflect from the top concave mirror are directed to the convex cathode apron reflector, and from there will be reflected out the window to the focus.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a lamp body, which includes a rear surface portion and peripheral side surface portions where these portions are formed integrally by resin molding, is provided with thin-walled portions along boundary portions where the rear surface portion and the peripheral side surface portions meet. The thin-walled portions is designed to have a thickness thinner than that of other portions. For a lamp body with substantial width and depth, the large upper and lower surface portions can be prevented from being deformed by forming the thin-walled portions.

Abstract: A new and improved outdoor luminaire and a method which provides for quick and easy installation of electrical components. The outdoor luminaire includes a housing; a terminal block; a unitized electrical components subassembly which is removably affixable to the housing; a seat area formed in the housing's interior; a stud affixed to the unitized components subassembly; and a cover for the housing. The cover requires no fasteners and thus, further eases the installation or replacement of electrical components. The method of securing electrical components includes: opening the housing's cover at the pry point; inserting the lower end of the electrical components subassembly in the housing; pivoting the top end of the electrical components subassembly into the housing; rotating the quarter turn fastener to secure the electrical components subassembly in the housing and snapping the cover onto the housing.

Abstract: A light pattern controller provides a pattern of light to a collimator. The light pattern controller includes a beam deflector that sweeps a circular pattern with a radius that is directly proportional to the rotational speed of the beam deflector. Alternatively, the light pattern controller includes a two-dimensional scanning galvanometer that sweeps out the circular pattern or a liquid crystal shutter. The pattern of light is collimated and reflected such that it is substantially parallel to the optical axis of an imaging system. A focusing element redirects the collimated light pattern onto a sample part at an angle of incidence which is a function of the radius of the light column.

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: The electric lamp-reflector unit has a molded reflector body (1) comprising adjusting lugs (22) integral with a reflector part (2) positioned at the light emission window (28).

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: A multi-chamber lamp has a lamp housing with a plurality of reflectors. A closure pane is provided on the lamp housing. An intermediate pane, located between the reflectors and the closure pane extends over an entire light emergence plane of at least one reflector. The closure pane as well as the intermediate pane are at least partially free of optical function. The intermediate pane supports a shield device for the light source associated with the at least one reflector, which is surrounded by an optics-free area. A cover apparatus completely encompasses the at least one reflector provided with the intermediate pane and covers also a peripheral rim of the intermediate pane as well as shields an interior of the lamp housing from view from the outside.

Abstract: A submersible lamp including a base member having a waterproof cable entry therethrough, one or more bulb holders mounted to the base member, a lamp cover positioned over the bulb holder(s), and an at least partially transparent over cover extending over the lamp cover and engaging with the base member in a sealing relationship so that the base member, the waterproof cable entry and the over cover together form a waterproof enclosure. The waterproof cable entry, which may be used independent of the submersible lamp, includes a housing through which a cable is adapted to pass, an elastomeric plug adapted to fit within a bore of the housing, and a securing device for urging the plug into the bore and secure the plug within the housing.

Abstract: A lamp capsule for use in a vehicle headlamp includes a lamp envelope having a tubular portion. First and second spaced-apart filaments are mounted in the lamp envelope for emitting light when energized by electrical energy. The lamp capsule further includes one or more light-attenuating axial stripes on the lamp envelope. The axial stripes are positioned on the lamp envelope for blocking light emitted by the first filament and reflected by the second filament. The lamp capsule may further include light-attenuating rings at or near opposite ends of the lamp envelope for defining upper and lower boundaries of a clear region of the lamp envelope. A filament support structure may include support leads located in the plane of the filaments for limiting light blockage and stray reflections.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp has a plastic lamp body (10) with a sealing leg (16) that extends from the back of the lamp body and is pressure-welded and held on a vehicle body panel (18), via an elastic sealing material (20). The elastic sealing material is formed by injection-molding of a thermoplastic foamable elastomer where the lamp body (10) is inserted into a mold (40A) and the sealing leg (16) is projected into a sealing-material molding cavity (C1). The sealing material is molded over the whole area of the sealing leg and has a transverse cross section that is U-shaped.

Abstract: An electrodeless gas discharge lamp includes a light-transmissive envelope having opposite ends and a midsection about which an induction coil is disposed. The envelope and coil are mounted transversely on a base with the ends of the envelope exposed such that light emitted from the envelope is transmitted through both ends of the envelope substantially unobstructed by either the base or coil to generate a high total light output of the assembly.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lamp housing adaptable for snapped-in installation of the lens member. The interior wall of the housing is provided with an annular step and integrally formed raised projections which together form slots for receiving the peripheral edge of the lens member. The raised projections are shaped to facilitate the installation and retention of the lens. The lens member, made of resilient material, is of sufficient flexibility that it can be pressed past the raised projections and be lodged in the slots. A gasket is interposed between the lens member and the annular step. The slots are so dimensioned that the raised projections press against the lens and the gasket to retain the lens in the slots and additionally seal the interior of the housing from the outside environment.

Abstract: To provide a spot light-source device whose discharge envelope has high pressure resistance and that emits high brightness as a spot light source, a spot light-source device excited by electromagnetic energy has a lamp that with a discharge envelope made of translucent non-conducting material, an expansion part forming a discharge space, and a tube connected thereto, and a discharge concentrator having a front tip part which is supported by the tube without protruding from the discharge envelope and faces the interior of the discharge space of the expansion part, that intensifies concentration of the electric field in the discharge space and that concentrates discharge, an electromagnetic energy provision source that excites discharge in the discharge concentrator from outside of the lamp, a concave reflection mirror that reflects light from the lamp, and a container with a resonance window that creates electromagnetic energy resonance.

Abstract: A compact illuminator includes a housing having open ends configured to receive waveguides. A reflector is positioned within the housing. The reflector has open end portions, a central portion between the end portions, and a light source positioned within the central portion. Side walls extend between the end portions and at least partially enclose the central portion. The side walls protrude inward toward the light source. The reflector is shorter in length than the housing so that the waveguides fit within the housing and abut the end portions of the reflector.

Abstract: A light source includes a body with a cavity, a reflector which is disposed within the cavity, a lamp assembly which is disposed within the cavity and a focusing lens which is disposed within the cavity. The optical fiber is optically coupled to and axially aligned with the focusing lens of the light-tube module.

Abstract: The luminaire has a concave reflector (2) including a light-emission window (3) and a plane of symmetry S transverse thereto. The reflector (2) has first opposing walls (21) which extend along the plane of symmetry S, and second opposing walls (26) which extend at right angles thereto, and a top wall (27). The top wall (27) has an opening (28) which is covered with a reflecting shade (30) having first faces (31) along the plane of symmetry S, and second faces (36) at right angles to the plane of symmetry S, and a top face (37) opposite the light-emission window (3). A holder (4) positions an electric lamp e.1. in the opening (28) and in the plane of symmetry S. The luminaire is compact and suited to illuminate covered traffic areas.

Abstract: A signaling lamp allows improved serviceability and dependability. The lamp includes a light source, housing, backing and removable sealing mechanism. The housing includes a casing for coupling the housing to the backing, and a lens with a plurality of convex nodes along the interior surface for more efficiency collecting light from the light source. The modular structure and a pigtail socket achieve improved serviceability by allowing components to be individually replaceable and by increasing connectivity. Gaskets and an o-ring in conjunction with an o-ring slot formed in the backing of the lamp enhance sealing of the components. A heat sink on the backing operates to remove heat from the interior of the lamp. A current draw circuit and LED-based light source reduce the current draw to allow the lamp to use the standard battery from the primary vehicle as a power source.

Abstract: The luminaire has a concave reflector (1) with an optical axis (3) in a plane of symmetry (2), suitable to receive an elongate light source transverse to said plane (2). The reflector (1) is composed of flat facets (10,10′) which are bounded by first parallel planes (8) which are transverse to the plane of symmetry (2), and which facets (10,10′) are arranged in rows (11,11′) by second planes (9) which are parallel to the plane of symmetry (2). The first planes (8) are at an acute angle to a light emission window (5). The reflector (1) touches the window (5) at one side of the axis (3) and is extended by a light reflecting screen (7) up to said window (5) at the opposite side of the axis (3). The luminaire can be used to illuminate sports fields, the light emission window (5) being directed downwards, has a sharp cut-off angle and prevents stray light above the horizontal.

Abstract: An apparatus which produces light of a highly controlled nature and which makes sufficient use of the light including a light source, a primary reflector placed directly at or near the light source and a secondary reflector which receives light from the light source and from the primary reflector and directs it to a target area.

Abstract: An artificial floating candle that mimics real burning candles. The floating candle comprises two parts, a floating candle-like device and an electrical circuit that controls the amount of power supplied to each floating candle. The floating candle-like device comprises an incandescent lamp, a lamp housing socket, a candle, a candle base, grommets or O-rings, at least two conductor insulated wires, a multi conductor, a trunk line, a water tight splice, and a candle enclosure. There are three sections that comprise the electrical circuitry of the floating candles: a low voltage supply (AC to DC, high to low voltage conversion), a pulse width modulation programmed micro-controller and a power output section (to control the incandescent lamp voltage to produce flickering flames), and trunk and feeder lines. The floating candles may be used as Christmas lights, at wedding reception halls, amusements parks, or in pools or ponds at evening parties as decoration.

Abstract: A vehicular lighting fixture having an improved appearance, wherein a lamp body and a lens are welded to each other and the inner face of the lamp body is subjected to a surface treatment. The vehicular lighting fixture (1) includes a lamp body (2) having a recess (3) with a front opening, a lens (8) attached to the lamp body (2) in such a manner as to cover the front opening, and a bulb (12) disposed in a lighting fixture space (10) defined by the lamp body (2) and the lens (8). The inner face (13) of the lamp body (2) is subjected to a surface treatment and the lamp body (2) and the lens (8) are connected with each other through their respective welding legs (6 and 9). A groove (7) is formed as a stepped portion inwardly of the welding leg (6) formed on the lamp body (2) to position a masking jig which masks the welding leg of the lamp body from the surface treatment. Also, the width of the legs (6 and 9) are different from each other.

Abstract: A light fixture for outdoor use comprises a housing defining an interior space therein and having an open end. The housing interior space is configured for containing a lamp bulb to shine a beam out of the open end of the housing, and the open end includes a sealing face. A radial groove is formed in the housing proximate the housing open end, and includes a cam surface configured to slope in an axial direction along the housing. A retention ring is configured for surrounding the housing open end and is axially movable along the housing. The retention ring includes a retention surface configured to oppose the sealing face. A lens is configured to fit over the open end of the housing to close the housing and has an outer edge positionable between the sealing face and the retention surface of the retention ring for securing the lens to the housing.

Abstract: A xenon ceramic lamp comprising a short-arc lamp with two integral reflectors disposed around the cathode arc ball to collect a wide range of elevation angles of light relative to the center longitudinal axis. The two integral reflectors and the cathode arc ball are within the same sealed volume of the lamp. A first reflector, generally below a common first focus, is a concave elliptical type for projecting light out through a sapphire window to a second focus. A second reflector, generally above the first focus, is a concave spherical type having its focus just offset from the first focus. Therefore, light rays may be emitted at nearly all angles from the cathode arc ball that will be reflected or back reflected by the elliptical and spherical reflectors.

Abstract: An arrangement for illuminating objects wherein a large number of objects are rapidly and continuously transported past one or more stations, each illuminated by a cylindrical, integrating Lambertian reflecting/diffusing cavity having one or more like light sources therein so as to generate and project a highly intense, highly uniform and highly diffuse beam of illumination, while incorporating optical guide means to couple said illumination beam to the face of the objects at said station and to couple the reflected image of the object back to the cavity.

Abstract: The customized clear, free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance, or the translucent or transparent transmission of light is permitted to shine through an injected or poured pliable plastic which could be PVC, formulated to emit the maximum even dispersion of LED (light emitting diodes), illumination. The single or multiple LEDs are fitted into a cavity usually in the back of the plastic unit in order for the emission of light to pass through the unit. This light emitting unit is usually molded for application onto wearable apparel, accessories or decorative items and can be molded into varying shapes, colors, designs or logos with impressions within or on the surface in flat, two dimensional or three dimensional properties for illumination and exploitation of said unit.

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 method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire is provided which includes the steps of molding an upper housing from a composite material and applying a reflective substance directly to an inner surface of a domed portion of the housing to create a reflector. The luminaire further includes a lower housing hingedly attached to the upper housing which supports a lens therein and is pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position. Means are provided for mounting the luminaire to a pole.

Abstract: In a lens body, there are provided a plurality of lens groups which are divided in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle body the lens groups are so arranged to be able to illuminate a license display surface substantially uniformly, and when the position relationship between the license plate lamp and license display surfaces varies, the license display surfaces are illuminated respectively by different lens groups each time the position relationship varies.