Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination device (10) for illuminating a surface, with a lighting element (20) and an illuminating body (30), wherein the lighting element (20) emits an artificial light (21,21?), a housing element (40) comprises the lighting element (20) and supports the illuminating body (30), the illuminating body (30) comprises a transparent light conductive material and is generally overlying the surface, being illuminated. The invention discloses, that the illuminating body (30) comprises a light extraction layer (50), configured to receive and to deflect the artificial light (21,21?) from the lighting element (20) onto the surface.

Abstract: A rear-beveled mirror has backlighting located near the beveled areas. The beveled areas, having the backlighting, may be located in at least two opposite sides of the mirror. The angle of the bevel may be adjusted so that the backlighting may pass through the bevel and focus on a subject standing at a typical distance away from the mirror. This typical distance may vary with the type of mirror that includes the backlighting. For example, a make-up mirror may focus the light for use from about 1-2 feet away from the mirror; and a bathroom vanity mirror may focus the light for use from about 2-4 feet away from the mirror.

Abstract: A light emitting device, method and lens, the device comprising an LED emitting a beam of light and a transparent light conditioning lens concentric with the beam of light and through which the beam of light travels. The lens comprises a light concentrating part and a light diffusing part. The concentrating part concentrates a first portion of the light to form a first beam of light having a narrow angle of dispersion, preferably of less than about 10 degrees and the light diffusing part diffuses a second portion of the light to form a second beam of light concentric with the first beam and having a wide angle of dispersion greater than the narrow angle of dispersion, preferably greater than about 70 degrees. An intensity of the first beam is greater than an intensity of the second beam.

Abstract: The light-emitting device includes a light source and a transparent encapsulating material that is shaped to modify the polarization anisotropy of light emitted by the light source in at least one direction.

Abstract: A decorative light and a method for making a decorative light having layers of distinct flexible materials on a bulb are disclosed.

Abstract: An optical device directs light from a light source to a region of space, such as the field of view of a camera when the optical device is used as a camera flash unit. This device includes a first optical element which converges light from the light source towards an inner portion of the region to be illuminated and a second optical element which diverges part of the light from the first element outwardly towards an outer portion of the region to be illuminated so as to achieve adequate central illumination with improved uniformity of illumination across the region to be illuminated. The second optical element may have a concave multiple-faceted surface comprising plane facets in the shape of an open-base inverted truncated pyramid, contiguous sector-shaped facets, at least some of which are concave, or a face divided into an elongate portion disposed between first and second diverging portions.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light source module and a diffuser plate. The diffuser plate has a plate body, a plurality of light-scattering areas and a plurality of light-gathering areas. The light-scattering areas and the light-gathering areas are alternately disposed on a light-entrance surface or a light-exit surface of the plate body. The light-scattering area includes a plurality of cambered units while each cambered unit has a convex cambered surface. The light-gathering area includes a plurality of prism lenses. Two side surfaces of the prism lenses intersect at an angle ?.

Abstract: An exemplary illumination device includes a solid-state light source and a light diffusion plate. The solid-state light source is configured for generating light, and the solid-state light source defines a central axis. The light diffusion plate is arranged generally adjacent to the solid-state light source. The plate includes an incident surface and an output surface at opposite sides thereof. At least one of the incident surface and the output surface has parallel micro-structures each having a length parallel to a first reference axis. The micro-structures are arranged in two groups at opposite sides of the central axis, and the micro-structures of the two groups are symmetrical relative to each other across the central axis. The first micro-structures are configured for increasing a radiating range of the light entering the plate along respective opposite directions of a second reference axis substantially perpendicular to the first reference axis.

Abstract: An optical sheet is incorporated in a direct type surface light source device including a light source and is configured to allow light emitted from the light source to exit after changing a travel direction of the light. The optical sheet has a light exiting side lens part including unit lenses juxtaposed to one another and each unit lens is convex toward a light exiting side. A light scattering layer, configured to scatter the light, is provided to each unit lens. The light scattering layer extends along a light exiting side surface of each convex unit lens and constitutes the light exiting side surface of the unit lens. A thickness of the light scattering layer around an apex portion of each unit lens is greater than the thickness of the light scattering layer around each end portion of the unit lens.

Abstract: A light-emitting device of the present invention includes: a LED chip 10; a chip mounting member 70 having a conductive plate (heat transfer plate) 71 one surface side of which the LED chip 10 is mounted on and a conductor patterns 73, 73 which is formed on the one surface side of the conductive plate 71 through an insulating part 72 and electrically connected to the LED chip 10; and a sheet-shaped connecting member 80 disposed on the other surface side of the conductive plate 71 to connect the conductive plate 71 to a body of the luminaire 90 which is a metal member for holding the chip mounting member 70. The connecting member 80 is made of a resin sheet which includes a filler and whose viscosity is reduced by heating, and the connecting member 80 has an electrical insulating property and thermally connects the conductive plate 71 and the body 90 of the luminaire to each other.

Abstract: An illumination unit for emitting light along an optic axis for a projection system includes an LED die and a collimator lens. The collimator lens includes a central part and a peripheral part. The central part has a first light transmission surface and a second light transmission surface opposite to the first light transmission surface. The peripheral part which is around the central part has an inner refraction wall coupled to the first light transmission surface to form a hollow for situating the LED die, an outer reflection wall opposite to the inner refraction wall, and a refraction surface connecting to the second light transmission surface and the outer reflection wall. Both the central part and the peripheral part of the collimator lens are rotationally asymmetrical corresponding to the optic axis.

Abstract: A composite optical film including a base and an optical-field-modulation microstructure layer is provided. The base has a light incident surface and a light emitting surface, wherein the light incident surface and the light emitting surface are correspondingly disposed. The optical-field-modulation microstructure layer disposed on the light emitting surface has a first prism column set and a second prism column set, wherein the first prism column set has a plurality of first prism columns arranged in parallel and extended along a first direction, and the second prism column set has a plurality of second prism columns arranged in parallel and extended along a second direction. The first prism column set and the second prism column set are disposed across each other, and at least one of the first prism column set and the second prism column set has a smooth curve top.

Abstract: An LED assembly (10) includes an LED (12) and a lens (16). The lens covers on an outer periphery of the LED. The LED has an encapsulant (125) and an LED chip (121) received in the encapsulant (125) and having a light emitting surface (122). The lens has a light output surface (161) over the light emitting surface. The light output surface defines a plurality of annular, concentric grooves (163). Each groove (163) is cooperatively enclosed by a first groove wall (165) and a second groove wall (166). The first groove wall is a portion of a periphery of an imaginary cone and a conical tip of the imaginary cone is located on the light emitting surface of the LED chip.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (10) includes an LED chip (14) and an encapsulant (16) enclosing the LED chip. The LED chip has a light emitting surface (141), and the encapsulant has a light output surface (161) over the light emitting surface. The light output surface defines a plurality of annular, concentric grooves (163). Each groove is cooperatively enclosed by a first groove wall (165) and a second groove wall (166). The first groove wall is a portion of a circumferential side surface of a cone, and a conical tip of the cone is located on the light emitting surface of the LED chip.

Abstract: A light effect system includes a light source and at least one aperture element interposed between the light source and an exit lens of the system. The aperture element has at least one aperture and at least one light effect element positioned therein. The system uses an aperture element having at least two “fingers” partly surrounding each light effect element in at least 180° of the circumference. These “fingers” engage with the contour of the outer surface of the light effect element to hold the light effect element in position in the aperture, and the fingers are formed of a flexible material. Hereby, it is achieved that the locking and releasing of the light effect component can be done by push and pull in an ideal perpendicular direction to the light path. In other words, no angling, bending or twisting is necessary, so a minimum of space is required.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for projecting a linear optical marking onto at least one boundary of a room, such as floor surface for example, comprising a light source (12) that emits laser radiation along an optical axis (16) as well as a cuboid lens (14) connected in series with the light source, penetrated by the optical axis and reflecting as well as refracting the radiation. To facilitate fanning and reflecting of light originating from the light source through constructively simple means, the invention proposes that provided in the frontal surface (20) is a channel-shaped depression (40) and provided in the rear surface (22) is a projection (24), both of which are geometrically designed and arranged so that the radiation can be totally reflected and that totally reflected radiation striking the depression can be fanned out, where the optical marking runs to both transverse surfaces of the lens.

Abstract: A light transforming method and device that includes a lens having one or more specifically shaped surfaces designed to generate an output image by directing the appropriate amount of electromagnetic energy from a substantially collimated beam to the required regions of the output image for the purpose of recreating the output image. The lens has one or more non-imaging radiant energy distribution surfaces that is of a non-uniform. shape.

Abstract: A surface mount LED assembly (10) comprises a substrate (11), a bonding pad, an LED chip (12) and a lens package (13). The bonding pad, the LED chip and the lens package are positioned on the substrate. The LED chip is electrically connected with the bonding pad. The lens package covers the LED chip. The lens package comprises a light emitting surface (132) located away from the LED chip. The light emitting surface is a curved surface protruding away from the substrate.

Abstract: A lamp assembly (10) is provided. The lamp assembly includes a lamp cover (12) having a first end (120) and an opposite second end (122). The lamp cover tapers from the second end to the first end. A hydrophobic coating (128) is formed on and covers an outer surface of the lamp cover. A light source (16) is received in the lamp cover.

Abstract: A light-emitter includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a light-emitting layer located between the first and second electrode layers. A gradient index lens is located proximate to the second electrode layer opposite the light-emitting layer and comprises a plurality of concentric parts. The concentric parts are grouped into a central zone and annular zones. Each annular zone includes at least two of the concentric parts. One of the concentric parts included in each annular zone has a refractive index different from a refractive index of another of the concentric parts. A wavelength of light emitted from the light-emitting layer is greater than a radius of the central zone and a width of each annular zone. An effective refractive index of each annular zone decreases in an outward direction from a center of the gradient index lens.

Abstract: An illumination lamp (40) includes at least one solid-state lighting member (41) for radiating light, and a lampshade (10) being arranged corresponding to the at least one solid-state lighting member. The lampshade includes an array of lenses (11). Each lens has an incidence surface (110) for incidence of the light into the lampshade, and an opposite emitting surface (112) for emission of the light from the lampshade into ambient. At least one of the incidence surface and the emitting surface is a concave surface. The concave surface extends along a first direction. At least one micro-structure (111) is formed on the concave surface. The at least one micro-structure is long and narrow, and extends along the first direction. The micro-structure is configured for increasing radiating area of the light entering into the lampshade along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

Abstract: An optical device for coupling the luminous output of a light-emitting diode (LED) to a predominantly spherical pattern comprises a transfer section that receives the LED's light within it and an ejector positioned adjacent the transfer section to receive light from the transfer section and spread the light generally spherically. A base of the transfer section is optically aligned and/or coupled to the LED so that the LED's light enters the transfer section. The transfer section can comprises a compound elliptic concentrator operating via total internal reflection. The ejector section can have a variety of shapes, and can have diffusive features on its surface as well. The transfer section can in some implementations be polygonal, V-grooved, faceted and other configurations.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display having a backlight module, liquid crystal layer and a color filter layer is disclosed in the invention. An ultraviolet unit for emitting ultraviolet is disposed in the backlight module. The color filter layer is composed of a purity of pixels, and at least one of the purity of pixels is filled with a wavelength-converting material. The wavelength-converting material can convert ultraviolet into green light.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.

Abstract: An illumination light source includes an incoherent solid state light source adapted to emit light over at least one light emission surface and having a total light emission surface area S0; a light circulation device including at least one light receiving surface adapted to receive the light from the incoherent solid state light source, and a light extraction area having a first surface area S1; and a light extraction device for extracting the light from the light circulation device at the light extraction area, wherein S1<S0. Accordingly, the apparent brightness of the light is increased by distributing it over a smaller area.

Abstract: An easily replaceable lamp cartridge system that provides a narrow line of light and that can be placed into an optical path of an instrument or optical system. The cartridge comprises an integrated lamp, at least one focusing element, cooling components and at least one slit aperture mounted in a housing typically comprising mechanical indexing features and connectors to facilitate easy placement and replacement.

Abstract: The invention provides a diffuser for a portable light tower that has an envelope of fire resistant material designed to diffuse light situated on a frame forming a generally spherical structure that can be opened and closed by use of a pulley and cable system.

Abstract: A backlight device includes a light guide plate opposed to fluorescent tubes, a diffusion sheet stacked on the light guide plate, and lens sheets further stacked on the diffusion sheet. A tip end of a corner portion of the diffusion sheet has a shape defined by removing a portion of the sheet along a straight line spanning between two sides constituting the corner portion. In first of the lens sheets, a tip end portion of a corner portion formed by two sides has a shape defined by removing a portion of the sheet in a larger amount than in the diffusion sheet by a circular arc which projects outward. In a second of the lens sheets, a tip end of a corner portion formed by two sides has a shape defined by removing a larger amount than in the first of the lens sheets along a straight line.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite light guiding curved surface structure, comprising a structure body and at least one light source. The structure body comprises a light-receiving surface being provided with a plurality of curved surfaces formed thereon, each of which being provided with a plurality of micro lenses. Each micro lens is further provided with a plurality of sub-wavelength anti-reflecting structures. The sub-wavelength anti-reflecting structures also cover the entire curved surface among lenses. At least one light source is disposed on one side of the light-receiving surface to generate a light field projecting to each of the curved surfaces on the light-receiving surface. In the present invention, the micro lens is capable of increasing the diffusing angle for light diffusion; meanwhile, the sub-wavelength anti-reflecting structures are capable of increasing the light transmission efficiency to reduce loss of light at the interface and enhance the utilization of light.

Abstract: A light-emitting device (10) includes: a light-emitting element (1); and a light flux controlling member (2) for controlling light emitted from the light-emitting element (1), the light flux controlling member (2) has (i) a light-incoming surface (2a) which the light emitted from the light-emitting element (1) enters and (ii) a light-outgoing surface (2b), and the following equation (1) is satisfied where r is a length, from a light axis Z of the light-emitting device (10), of a plane that is provided at a certain distance from the light flux controlling member (2) in a direction parallel to the light axis Z so as to be perpendicular to the light axis Z, ?1 is an angle between the light emitted from the light-emitting element (1) and the light axis, P(?1) is a light distribution property of the light-emitting element (1).

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a light source and a light diffusing plate. The light diffusing plate includes a light pervious substrate and a light diffusing structure. The light pervious substrate has a lower surface adjacent to the light source and an upper surface at an opposite side of the substrate to the lower surface. A through hole is defined in the substrate to expose a central portion of the light source. The light diffusing structure is formed at the upper surface and includes a plurality of first lens arrays radially extending from the through hole and a plurality of second lens arrays each arranged between two adjacent first lens arrays.

Abstract: A structure of a line lighting device permits a rod-like light guide to be attached to a case without rubbing against the case. An end portion of the rod-like light guide provided with a pin is inserted into an opening in a case main body and pushed down, thus making the pin engage with a recess in the case main body. At this time, a distal end of the rod-like light guide is inserted, to some extent, into an opening in a light emitting unit fixing portion. Subsequently, the rod-like light guide is pushed down and pivoted around the pin so as to be completely contained within the case main body. In this state, the distal end of the rod-like light guide is fitted into the opening and the end face of the rod-like light guide is flush with the outer side face of the light emitting unit fixing portion.

Abstract: A self-contained illuminating device for mounting on or in a closed container for illuminating both the enclosed space of the container and an area of the device which has an insignia or graphic imposed thereon, e.g. for advertising purposes. The device has a shell made of a translucent material and a miniature light source. The shell is adapted to function as an optical waveguide for propagating light emitted by the light source down the shell while simultaneously illuminating surfaces of the shell bearing the advertisement. Additionally, the shell may include a light scattering element for distributing light at a periphery of the shell. The illuminating device comprises a circuitry, including a position-sensitive switch, e.g. a tilt switch, for activating the light source dependent on the position of the device.

Abstract: A lamp unit is provided. The lamp unit includes a light emitting element disposed on an optical axis so as to face in a direction substantially orthogonal to the optical axis, a first reflector facing the light emitting element to forwardly reflect light from the light emitting element, and a direct light control member disposed in front of the light emitting element for controlling direct light directed toward a region in front of the first reflector from the light emitting element without being incident on the first reflector. The direct light control member includes a first lens portion which deflects a first portion of the direct light in a direction approaching the optical axis, and an extended portion extending from the first lens portion. The extended portion controls a second portion of the direct light differently from the first lens portion.

Abstract: A diffuser plate 16A includes a plate-shaped base member 23 capable of light transmission. The base member 23 has a construction in which a plurality of tubular units 25 having hole portions 24 are aligned in each of a planar direction and a thickness direction of the base member 23 and are connected to one another. The tubular units 25 aligned in the thickness direction of the base member 23 are arranged by being shifted in the planar direction of the base member 23 from one another. An intermediate position between the tubular units 25 aligned in the planar direction, and a center position of the tubular unit 25 aligned in the thickness direction with respect to the tubular units 25 correspond to each other, and a sectional shape of the hole portion 24 is formed into a regular hexagonal shape. More specifically, the base member 23 has a honeycomb structure.

Abstract: An illumination system for imaging illumination having at least one compact light source. The illumination system comprises a reflector having a reflector contour, the light source being accommodated in the vicinity of the reflector contour. A compact diffusing medium is accommodated at the focal point of the reflector, the light from the light sources being directed substantially onto the diffusing medium and, from there, being diffused onto the reflector contour, with the result that the light leaving the reflector is emitted homogeneously.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a lens for a signal light, which lens is configured to convert a first distribution of light rays emitted from a light source (23) into a second distribution of light rays. The lens comprises at least three sectors and each lens sector has at least one internal surface (42i-44i) and at least one corresponding external surface (42e-44e) arranged to convert the first distribution into the second distribution. The internal (42i-44i) and external (42e-44e) surfaces form an overall internal surface (40i. 140i) and a corresponding external surface (40e, 140e) free from undercuts.

Abstract: A planar light source device with highly uniform intensity and high light utilization efficiency, and a display apparatus incorporating the same, are provided. A light guide plate, configured by a material such as plate-shaped and transparent acryl resin, polycarbonate resin, or glass, causes incident light to propagate within the light guide plate and then to exit the light through an exit surface as a surface emitting light. A first recess is formed substantially in the center of the exit surface. The first recess is cylinder-shaped, and on a bottom thereof is provided a lens that refracts incident light from a light source, in a direction away from the center of a circle on the bottom.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement comprises an optical apparatus (4) with a radiation outlet surface (41) and an optoelectronic component (2) for producing radiation, with an element (3) which is formed like a reflector being formed. The shape and arrangement of the element are suitable for deflecting radiation generated in the component through the radiation outlet surface, and the element is designed to specifically absorb this radiation. The lighting arrangement is preferably intended for particularly homogeneous back-lighting of display apparatuses such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Abstract: A displaying assembly (100) for use in a portable electronic device, includes a flexible circuit board (40), a light emitting diode (20) mounted on the flexible circuit board, and a light equalizer (10) having an optical attenuator (13) formed thereon. The light emitting diode is electrically connected to the flexible circuit board. The optical attenuator faces the light emitting diode.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a pixel portion including an in-layer lens; and a peripheral circuit portion including a metal wiring portion, the pixel portion and the peripheral circuit portion being on the semiconductor substrate, the method comprising: forming an insulating film in the pixel portion and the peripheral circuit portion, so as to cover the metal wiring portion; providing, on the insulating film, a lens material layer for forming the in-layer lens; forming a resist layer for etching the lens material layer; curing the resist layer; and forming a first region and a second region in the resist layer, wherein a portion of the resist layer in the first region is thicker than that of the resist layer in the second region, the first region being in the peripheral circuit portion and the second region being in the pixel portion.

Abstract: A prism sheet changes a direction of light propagation by reflecting light launched with an intensity distribution of a predetermined angle range wherein: a reflective surface for perfect reflection of light includes a higher order surface constructed by at least a small curvature surface and a surface different from the small curvature surface.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light conduction, a light source and a light diffusion component. The light conduction component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface has a light input portion. The first surface has a light output portion substantially coaxial with the light input portion and having two opposite longitudinal ends and two opposite lateral ends. The light source is configured to emit lights to the light input portion. The first light diffusion component is positioned on the first surface, and includes row light diffusion components and column light diffusion components substantially perpendicular to the row light diffusion components. The row light diffusion components are positioned at the longitudinal ends of the light output portion. The column light diffusion components are positioned at the lateral ends of the light output portion.

Abstract: A luminaire comprising a light source and a lighting panel in front of the light source, wherein light radiation from the light source is transmitted through the lighting panel before it leaves the luminaire. The material of the lighting panel is transparent, and the front surface of the lighting panel is profiled in order to reduce outgoing light radiation that is at a relatively small angle to the plane of the lighting panel. Walls (7, 8) of a less translucent material are embedded in the transparent material of the lighting panel, which walls (7, 8) extend substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the lighting panel.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light conduction component, a light source and light diffusion components. The light conduction component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface has a light incidence portion. The first surface has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is substantially coaxial with the light incidence portion and surrounded by the second portion. The light source is configured to emit lights to the light incidence portion. The light diffusion components are positioned on the second portion.

Abstract: A luminaire and a method of operating a luminaire is provided. The luminaire includes a light source emitting a plurality of light rays. A collimation device is arranged to receive a portion of light from the light source and transmits the portion of light through an exit aperture towards an illuminated area. The exit aperture includes a planar portion and at least one lenslet formed thereon. The lenslet is arranged having a first profile and a second profile, where the portion of light is refracted on a plurality of angles to form a twisted profile by the lenslet.

Abstract: In an input device with an illumination function including an illumination device having light-emitting diodes, strip-like light-guide plates that distribute light emitted from the light-emitting diodes to the side surfaces other than a light-incident surface, and a planar light-guide plate that is provided with a plurality of through-holes and laterally propagates light incident from the strip-like light-guide plates and emits the light from through-holes, the planar light-guide plate is provided with strip-like light-guide-plate providing grooves at portions where the through-holes are not provided, and the strip-like light-guide plates are provided in the strip-like light-guide-plate providing grooves such that the side surfaces of the strip-like light-guide-plate providing grooves and the side surfaces of the strip-like light-guide plates face each other.

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a generally conical shaped optical housing having a focal point and a light source. The light source, for example, an LED, is disposed in the focal point of the optical housing. A lens surrounds at least a portion of the light source and encloses a cavity aligned with the light source. The top output surface of the lens is distal from the focal point of the optical housing. The optical housing is attached to an electrical board connected to the light source and an external housing at least partially encloses the optical housing, the light source and the electrical board.

Abstract: A decorative oversized key-shaped Christmas/holiday novelty item has a plastic shell having the form of an oversized key. The shell defines a completely encapsulated interior space. A plurality of chemicals contained within the interior space, are capable of creating a chemo-luminescent reaction when combined. A top portion of the key can be twisted, functioning as a catalyst to initiate the chemo-luminescent reaction. Alternately, electrically induced lighting can replace the chemo-luminescent reaction. A recording device can be included within the holiday key such that the children can record a holiday message for Santa. The novelty item enables children living in homes absent a chimney, fireplace or other structure typically considered to provide access by Santa Claus to the home, to practice a Christmas holiday tradition relying upon such a structural access means.