Abstract: A lamp for emanating light has two or more light units assembled together. Each light unit comprises a light pipe having side surfaces to direct light from a light receiving end to a light exiting end and a light source. Each light pipe has a dedicated light source.

Abstract: A high intensity light projector for stage, architectural and similar applications includes a controllable image quality projection gate providing advanced visual effects. The projection gate, capable of selectively scattering or transmitting incident light, may be constructed of an array of scattering liquid crystal material in combination with infrared and ultraviolet reduction means which provide in the high intensity beam, a stable thermal environment by minimizing the absorption of light by the projection gate. Additional thermal efficiency is provided by supplemental cooling means. Color control is also provided in the form of dichroic filter wheels forming cooperating adjustable low, high and band width filters including saturation control. A color measuring feedback sensor is also provided. An intensity measuring feedback sensor controls a spatially-modulated, variable-density, reflectively-coated dimming wheel. A programmable gobo system has provisions for gobo selection, orientation, and rotation.

Abstract: A luminous display device and method of making the same wherein a front member of transparent glass (16) is fused to the rim area (4) of a rear member (1) having a recess (8) therein and protuberances (12) projecting from the base of the recess toward the front member, the protuberances being closely spaced with respect to each other and the front member to provide passages (14) between the protuberances and a light discharge chamber (20) between the front member and the recess. An opening (22) extends through the rear member communicating with the chamber. A tubular member (26) mounted on the rear member communicates with the opening for evacuating the chamber and filling it with ionizable gas. An electrode device (28) is mounted in the tubular member and is operatively connected to a power source (36) for ionizing the gas in the chamber thereby producing light discharge fingers (38,40,42,44) or streaks through the passages providing the desired display of light.

Abstract: A structure of a bed lamp includes a transparent tube containing of the colored water and having an opening in bottom secured by a circular metal vase and wrapped by a rubber sleeve, a shade having an upper part including a protrudent central bore to engage with the vase and partial transparent tube and a lower part releasably engaged with the upper part including a central bore in bottom for disposing a base of an electric bulb, and a plurality of air vents spacedly formed around the body of the shade. The bed lamp of the present invention may connect to a wall socket or a socket from a string of Christmas lights.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly having a headlamp bulb for emitting light and a bulb housing having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the headlamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the headlamp assembly.

Abstract: A display lamp includes an electric light bulb disposed within a cylinder supported in a substantially vertical orientation. A light-transmitting container of water or other light-transmitting liquid is supported on the top of the cylinder. A dispenser of liquid is disposed above the container for dropping droplets of liquid onto the surface of the liquid in the container for disturbing it. The light shines through the vessel and the liquid and its disturbed surface and onto an associated display surface, such as an adjacent wall or ceiling, for producing thereon a visual wave pattern which moves in accordance with the disturbance of the liquid surface.

Abstract: A decorative water lamp is composed of a base (10) with a projector (12) and a transmission device (11), an inner shell (20), a membrane fixer (30), and an outer shell (40) with a semi-spherical cover. The transmission device (11) comprises a plate (14) rotatably mounted on the projector (12) to create different colored lights, and the membrane fixer (30) has a deformable membrane (34) to stimulate water waves by the transmission device (11). The decorative water lamp has a specially dynamic and colorful visual effect.

Abstract: The present technique relates to a method and apparatus of illuminating a display, which has a display screen, a plurality of lamps and reflector containing both specular and diffuse surfaces. The technique provides a relatively small area specular reflector with a curved surface configured for reflecting a substantial amount of light away from the lamps, into the intermediate areas between the lamps, and toward the display screen. The relatively large remaining area of the reflector provides a diffuse surface to direct some amount of light away from the lamps and toward the display. In addition, this diffuse surface optimizes the performance of light control films integral to the illumination system.

Abstract: A versatile illuminating device. The device includes one outer tube housing a transparent inner tube and a pedestal to support the outer tube and center rod. The pedestal has a light source element. The outside appearance of the outer tube may be formed in various desired shapes. The center rod has its periphery embossed with bulged and dented patterns and coated with different colors. The light source element may project light on the patterns of the center rod to generate illumination of different colors on the patterns, thus forming an adornment having a light source. The adornment also may be made to be handheld.

Abstract: A transparent pane arrangement with a prescribed installation alignment comprises at least one transparent substrate and at least two mutually spaced layers made from a material with variable transmission properties for visible light and/or thermal radiation. Both layers respectively have strips which are arranged parallel to one another and are made from the material with variable transmission properties.

Abstract: A decorative lamp assembly having an ornamental tube for producing air bubbles when radiated by the lamp bulb, the ornamental tube having tiny plastic balls of different colors that move up and down with the air bubbles, which are formed from dichloromethane upon radiation of heat energy from the lamp bulb.

Abstract: A combined integrated apparatus for providing illumination and water that consists of a structural support that contains one pipe for transferring water and one pipe for conducting electricity. A light emitting device and a water-emitting nozzle are coupled to the structural support, and the apparatus is powered using electric and hydraulic energy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new decorative aquarium with water dance effect comprising an air pump, multiple light emitting sources, and a music source that generates variable melodies of music, in which an amount of air pumped out by an air pump and the colors of light emitted by light sources can be varied with the melody of music. Therefore, the user can at the same time listen to the music and watch the water dance to enjoy both audio and visual effects.

Abstract: A lamp illuminates a waterfall from behind as a liquid cascades down the outside of a housing into a basin. From the basin, the liquid flows through a cavity in the housing, behind a body and through a pump, through an outflow line, through a cap with filter, and into a liquid retainer at the top of the body. The liquid retainer overflows, allowing the liquid to cascade down the outside of the body and back into the basin for recirculation. The enclosure comprises alternating opaque and translucent bands. A light source within the cavity behind the enclosure illuminates an inside surface of the body with the translucent bands transmitting light through the cascading liquid, producing an appealing visual effect.

Abstract: A drinking vessel includes a container sized and shaped so as to hold liquid therein and a generating mechanism for generating electrically generated special effects so as to enhance amusement for a user. A first switch is mounted on the container so as to be operable between a first state, in which the first switch is in an electrically closed state, and a second state, in which the first switch is in an electrically open state. The first switch is in the first state when liquid is present in the container and in the second state when liquid is not present in the container. A second switch is also mounted on the container so as to be operable between a third state, in which the second switch is in an electrically closed state, and a fourth state, in which the second switch is in an electrically open state. The second switch is in the third state in response to a predetermined physical activity undertaken by the user in relation to the container.

Abstract: This invention of double-tube water pen includes an outer tube, an inner tube, an ink tube, a pen cover, and a pen top. Once the inner and outer tubes are connected, decorative liquid can be added. The closed end of the inner tube can have an extended tube. This extended tube can take in ink tube in its outer tube and make the length of ink tube to be longer. Moreover, a glowing gadget can be installed into the empty space inside of inner tube. One end of the glowing gadget is pushed closely to the end of the ink tube. When users use the pen and press the ink tube to the glowing gadget, the glowing part inside of the gadget will receive current and start to glow. This will add special effect to the pen.

Abstract: An illumination system for a display apparatus is capable of reducing electric power consumption and lengthening a life span by minimizing a loss of marginal rays that are spaced away from a main optical axis. The minimum loss of the marginal rays is obtained by a light reflective surface of a predetermined degree of curvature formed on an optical device for diffuse-reflecting and altering an optical path of a light from a light source.

Abstract: A light pipe or illumination distributor of a backlit liquid crystal display panel in a hinge or tilt-up display for a laptop computer is coated with a highly reflective coating to control and eliminate the escape of light except through the front or exit face of the illumination distributor which is juxtaposed with the back side of a liquid crystal display panel. The highly reflective coating is further coated with a highly abrasion and shock resistant coating, such as an epoxy paint, to serve as the exterior of the computer display, thereby eliminating the need for a cover for the back of the display.

Abstract: A shot glass with flashing light source or sound source activated by a low-profile, direction-sensitive inertial switch having a cantilevered coil spring contact. The shot glass has a body and a two-part hollow base, the base having upper and lower walls and a side wall together defining a compartment for an impact-responsive indicator circuit including the inertial switch, an LED or speaker, and a signal generator circuit responsive to the inertial switch, an LED or speaker. The inertial switch is a caseless switch consisting of a stationary contact and a cantilevered coil spring contact both mounted directly to a surface of a printed circuit board. The coil spring is preferably suspended over the stationary contact such that the switch is most sensitive to force applied axially to the bottom of the shot glass, and the longitudinal axis of the coil spring is preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shot glass.

Abstract: This invention of double-tube water pen includes an outer tube, an inner tube, an ink tube, a pen cover, and a pen top. Once the inner and outer tubes are connected, decorative liquid can be added. The closed end of the inner tube can have an extended tube. This extended tube can take in ink tube in its outer tube and make the length of ink tube to be longer. Moreover, a glowing gadget can be installed into the empty space inside of inner tube. One end of the glowing gadget is pushed closely to the end of the ink tube. When users use the pen and press the ink tube to the glowing gadget, the glowing part inside of the gadget will receive current and start to glow. This will add special effect to the pen.

Abstract: An illuminatable beverage accessory device having at least one light; at least one power source; a cartridge having a chamber for the light and a chamber for the power source which is either adapted to permit the power source, upon suitable application of external force, to reciprocally translate from one side (to turn the light on) to the other side (to turn the light off) or which uses a push-button switch device; and a housing having a cavity therein covering the cartridge. It is preferably constructed in a water-tight fashion to permit its use and illumination in a liquid. It is also preferably constructed to simulated a partially melted ice cube or ice berg and is adapted to house and display messages of various three-dimensional objects from within.

Abstract: A projection lamp (10) for the projection of colored light effects includes a light source (18) and a transparent container (12) which is arranged in the beam path of the light source (18) and which is filled with an emulsion (26) of differently colored emulsion components (28,30), the container (12) being configured as an open, arched dish, the light source (18) being arranged below or above the dish (12) in order to project the dish content on a projection area, and the projection lamp further includes an exciter (40) for stirring and mixing the emulsion (26).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface-emitting backlight is provided with the steps of forming a lead frame and resin-made molded case by insert molding, attaching light sources, which are red, blue and green LED dies, to contacts of the lead frame provided in a hollow space of the molded case, forming a light guide section by filling the hollow space with a transparent or semitransparent resin, and thereafter attaching a reflector sheet, and lens sheets (or diffuser sheets) in accordance with the applications of the backlight.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display having a liquid crystal display panel for modulating light to form an image and a back light unit having a plurality of lamp tubes without inside electrodes and which are discharged by outside electrodes disposed along an outer surface of the at least one lamp tube, the back light unit being disposed behind the liquid crystal display panel. One outside electrode disposed at one lamp tube is electrically connected with another outside electrode disposed at an another adjacent lamp tube.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel of a display is illuminated by a surface light source device. The surface light source device comprises a primary light source consisting of, for example, a point-like light source and a light guide plate which is supplied with light to be introduced through an incidence face and to be emitted through an emission face. A back face is provided with repeatedly configurated slopes having inclinations such that a backward inner propagation light is converted into an inner reflection light directed to the emission face in order to urge the backward inner propagation light to be emitted preferentially through the emission face. A forward inner propagation light travelling toward a distal end face from an incidence face is rather restrained from being emitted.

Abstract: A high intensity light projector for stage, architectural and similar applications includes a controllable image quality projection gate providing advanced visual effects. The projection gate, capable of selectively scattering or transmitting incident light, may be constructed of an array of scattering liquid crystal material in combination with infrared and ultraviolet reduction means which provide in the high intensity beam, a stable thermal environment by minimizing the absorption of light by the projection gate. Additional thermal efficiency is provided by supplemental cooling means. Color control is also provided in the form of dichroic filter wheels forming cooperating adjustable low, high and band width filters including saturation control. A color measuring feedback sensor is also provided. An intensity measuring feedback sensor controls a spatially-modulated, variable-density, reflectively-coated dimming wheel. A programmable gobo system has provisions for gobo selection, orientation, and rotation.

Abstract: An optical element comprises a fluorescence luminous element that emits fluorescent light when excited and a cholesteric filter disposed at the incident side of the fluorescence luminous element at which excitation light enters the fluorescence luminous element. The cholesteric filter comprises a cholesteric layer operative to transmit the excitation light and to reflect backward scattered fluorescent light traveling thereto so as to be integrated with fluorescent light directly coming out of the cholesteric filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting fixture that functionally provides a mold for creating a light diffuser from ice, a stand upon which to display the created light diffuser (including a shaped-surface support element to stabilize the light diffuser as it de-solidifies), a collection element to collect and contain the melted light diffuser material, and a support and containing system for a light source that, in use, is surrounded by the light diffuser.

Abstract: An underwater safety lighting device for lighting water beneath a surface (4) of the water in a swimming pool is provided. A water-tight light housing (1) is disposable beneath the surface (4) of the water in the pool and has a lens (5) removably attached to a front side (6) of the light housing (1), a light-emitting source (12) is secured within the light housing and a concaved light reflector (9) is secured within the light housing. The light-emitting source (12) is disposed above a conjugate axis (21) of the concave light reflector (9). An aperture (20) is disposed entirely in an upper one-half (21) of the light reflector (9) for receiving the light-emitting source (12). A control housing (2) is disposable out of the water of the pool and has a control device (26). An elongated connector (3) having a lower connector end (28) connects with a light housing connection portion (22) and an upper connector end (29) connects with a support of the pool.

Abstract: In a liquid crystal projection apparatus having a plurality of lamps, and a plurality of cooling means for cooling the plurality of lamps individually, the lamp includes the following: a cup-shaped reflecting mirror 41 having an air discharge hole 41A, an insulator 50 having an air suction hole 50A, a front glass 42, a light emitting tube 40, and air passages (a) to (c) in the lamp for cooling the light emitting tube. The cooling means 12 sucks in hot air from the lamp, and exhausts the hot air toward the louver of the case. Thus, the lamps and the liquid crystal projection apparatus are cooled effectively.

Abstract: A novelty flashlight with a clear body. The front half is cone shaped and houses a light bulb, 2 AA batteries and a switch, and is covered with an attractive soft material. The rear half houses a liquid (e.g. water) and ornamental elements. An opaque cap is provided which, when placed over the front end of the flashlight, blocks light from escaping other than toward the rear end of the flashlight to illuminate the liquid and ornamental elements, acting as a nightlight for kids. The front end is surrounded by a reflective/opaque coating under the soft material. The bulb support, which is usually a reflective parabolically shaped piece in a typical flashlight, is transparent to allow light to pass backward into the rear end of the flashlight. Light is also conducted through the clear flashlight housing.

Abstract: A fluid-filled light apparatus comprises a two-tube transparent container which provides light and produces distinct visual effects. The two-tube transparent container comprises an inner transparent tube suspended within an outer transparent tube. First terminal ends of each of the transparent tubes is sealed by a transparent tube cap which suspends the inner transparent tube within the outer transparent tube. A second terminal end of the outer transparent tube attaches the transparent tubes as one assembly to a base member. Each transparent tube holds liquid and decorative objects. The base member includes a motor, a power supply and an illuminating unit.

Abstract: A lighting unit includes a housing, a light-conductive-panel and a fluorescent lamp, and has a space between the panel and a side wall of the housing. The lamp has electrodes on both its ends and a curved-corner. The space has different widths at sections where the electrodes are rested and at a section where the curved-corner is rested, and accommodates the lamp therein. The lighting unit is compact in size and has better shock resistance, as well as vibration resistance. The lighting unit and an LCD are integrated into a compact and highly reliable LCD device.

Abstract: An electronic lighting device for use as a signal or illuminator. Light is created by a light emitting diode element which is encapsulated in a light transmitting medium. A curved exterior lens with a first radius of curvature is a first reference plane and a second and smaller radius of curvature in a normal plane cooperates with the location of the light emitting diode element to create a light beam with a controlled beam pattern which is elongated in a defined or first reference plane. The intensity of the projected light beam is maximized through the efficient collection of created light.

Abstract: A stand for cakes or pastries comprises a base, a transparent column mounted to said base, and a platform positioned on said transparent tube to support the cake or pastry. Air bubbles are introduced into water in the transparent tube, and an electric bulb in the base lights up the water and air bubbles.

Abstract: A table lamp having an ornamental liquid container movably connected to a main body thereof, so that the ornamental liquid container tends to swing, rotate and/or turn upside-down under an external force applied on the ornamental liquid container. At least one type of liquid, such as a dual-liquid or a magma-like liquid, and floating ornaments are contained in the ornamental liquid container. The liquid and floating ornaments tend to create unique, changeful and dynamic scenes when the ornamental liquid container is moved by the external force applied on it. The ornamental liquid container therefore gives the table lamp novel appearances and additional decorative effect.

Abstract: The present invention details a pressurizable mattress. The mattress has at least one inflatable cushion having a pair of sides, and at least one set of an electromagnetic energy emitting device and an electromagnetic energy receiving device. The electromagnetic energy emitting device, when operating, illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion. The electromagnetic energy receiving device collects the illuminating energy. The operation of the mattress requires a means for measuring the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion. The measuring means determines the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion by measuring the quantity of illuminating energy collected by the electromagnetic energy receiving device when the electromagnetic energy emitting device illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion.

Abstract: A decorative water lamp includes a water container, a support base located under the water container and having an upper mouth, a light emitter unit fixed under the upper mouth and having a plurality of light emitters (such as LED) of different colors--green, red and blue--to be lit up in various orders to shine the water in the water container through the upper mouth of the support base. Air is blown by a pump controller fixed in the support base through an air tube extending in the water container to produce shocked water current flowing in a regular rhythm added with colored lights from the light emitters, which is controlled to light up in various orders by means of an electronic circuit board powered by a power supplier.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent illuminated novelty device employing a a light-filtering thermoformed vessel having a form for holding chemiluminescent reagents, e.g. a round shaped chemical holding section. The lighting effects generated by reaction of the chemiluminescent reagents are enhanced by the presence of particles containing a secondary fluorescer. In one embodiment, these particles may have a particular geometrical shape, e.g. a star or heart shape, and further contain a secondary fluorescer capable of being excited by the primary chemiluminescent light source so as to emit a secondary source of light which creates a glitter effect.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device including an LCD panel having liquid crystal cells, a color filter, and fluorescent lamps for back lighting located at a rear side of the LCD panel. The light generated by respective fluorescent lamps has different wavelength distributions. Thus, the color of the display can be easily and accurately adjusted by a user. Particularly, the color can be adjusted according to user's choice or circumstances, improving an image.

Abstract: The envelope (6) of a light source is at least partly coated with electrochromic material (20), sandwiched between two conductive layers (21,22). A voltage applied to the electrochromic material by way of the conductive layers varies the intensity and/or color of the light from the source.

Abstract: A novelty shadow projecting lamp is disclosed having at the center a light source contained in a protective enclosure. A portal or opening lets light escape in a predetermined direction, and is in visual communication with and surrounding a light source enveloped by a bi-phased liquid. The bi-phased liquid includes bits of meltable wax. A heat source located in the base portion of the lamp, is in thermal communication with the liquid. As the heating element melts the wax, which is suspended in the liquid, the wax melts and floats freely in the liquid, thereby passing through the light source and casting shadows onto walls and surrounding area.

Abstract: An ornamental lighting apparatus for a pool uses reflectors on a curved surface wherein the curved surface is preferably a hemisphere with a plurality of mirrors mounted on its outer surface. The hemisphere is connected to one or more lights which are directed at the mirrors on the hemisphere. Although movement of the lighting apparatus and/or the water in the pool is sufficient to create a varying light pattern on the sides and bottom of the pool, in a preferred embodiment, the mirrored hemisphere is rotated with respect to the lights to create a moving pattern of light on the pool walls and bottom. The lighting apparatus may be positioned such that a base unit is resting on the bottom of the pool with the connector between the light containing base unit and the hemisphere being of adjustable length. Alternatively, the entire lighting apparatus may float within the pool and the connector may be of fixed length.

Abstract: The present invention details a pressurizable mattress. The mattress has at least one inflatable cushion having a pair of sides, and at least one set of an electromagnetic energy emitting device and an electromagnetic energy receiving device. The electromagnetic energy emitting device, when operating, illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion. The electromagnetic energy receiving device collects the illuminating energy. The operation of the mattress requires a means for measuring the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion. The measuring means determines the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion by measuring the quantity of illuminating energy collected by the electromagnetic energy receiving device when the electromagnetic energy emitting device illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion.

Abstract: A Multi-Source electronic lighting device for use as a signal or illuminator. Light is created by a plurality light emitting diode elements which are encapsulated in a light transmitting medium. A curved cylindrical lens is contoured to cooperate with the location of the light emitting diode elements to create a composite light beam with a controlled beam pattern which is elongated in a defined plane. The intensity of the projected light beam is maximized through the efficient collection of created light.

Abstract: A radiation apparatus comprising a radiation source and a filter arranged in an optical path, said filter comprising two transparent filter discs which are arranged substantially in plane-parallel fashion relative to each other and which are held with their surrounding edges in a frame made of a material of good heat conduction, the filter discs and the frame defining a closed cavity which has provided therein a medium for selectively influencing the radiation spectrum. The frame is divided substantially in a direction transverse to the filter axis into first and second frame halves in such a manner that the one filter disc is arranged on the first frame half at the side facing the cavity and the other filter disc is arranged on the second frame half at the side facing the cavity.

Abstract: A device for repelling cats from areas where their presence is unwanted comprised a tranparent clylindrical shaped canister capable of light transmission therethrough which can optionally be mounted upon a center support having various attachments thereto for placement of the device in indoor or out door areas. An optional communication light source causes the canister to glow and transmit light when in a darkened area.

Abstract: A decorative light is disclosed. It includes a hollow base seat having a bulb seat on bottom portion for a bulb to fit in. The bulb is surrounded by a thermally insulated sheet which is spaced from the base seat and the bulb by a certain distance. A top end of the base seat is formed with a through hole in which a container is fitted. The container contains a liquid inside, which is dyed into a predetermined color and mixed with a plurality of polished plates. In use, the bulb radiates light and heat to the container to stir up the liquid, so that the polished plates are rolled to reflect the light and create a dynamic flickering effect.

Abstract: A light curing gun for dental filling material includes a conical light concentrator element and a water filed chamber between the light source and the concentrator element. The water increases the collection of light as well as cooling the concentrator and filtering out light in the infrared portion of the spectrum. A water cooling jacket may also be provided around the light source and may be coupled to the water window so that water can be circulated through both the window and the water jacket.

Abstract: A high intensity light projector for stage, architectural and similar applications includes a controllable image quality projection gate providing advanced visual effects. The projection gate, capable of selectively scattering or transmitting incident light, may be constructed of any array of scattering liquid crystal material in combination with infrared and ultraviolet reduction means which provide in the high intensity beam, a stable thermal environment by minimizing the absorption of light by the projection gate. Additional thermal efficiency is provided by supplemental cooling means. Color control is also provided in the form of dichroic filter wheels forming cooperating adjustable low, high and band width filters including saturation control. A color measuring feedback sensor is also provided. An intensity measuring feedback sensor controls a spatially-modulated, variable-density, reflectively-coated dimming wheel. A programmable gobo system has provisions for gobo selection, orientation, and rotation.