Abstract: A lighting system suitable for chromatherapy includes a plurality of light fixtures mounted through walls of a tub basin to project different color light into the water in the tub. The light fixtures are operated by a central control unit and each includes a housing having a concave internal surface. An array of light emitting diodes that project different color light is mounted under a cap covering one end of the housing. A lens is threaded onto the opposite end of the housing from within the tub basin to secure the light fixture to the tub. The concave surface has the different color light projected on it, and reflects light out the light fixture in mixed fashion.

Abstract: The reflector for a light of higher power has a base body made of glass or glass ceramic and a protective jacket provided on the outer surface of the base body. The base body is formed with a receptacle for a light source, especially a gas discharge lamp, and an interior mirror surface for reflecting light. The protective jacket includes a mat or is a mat-shaped body, i.e. a woven or knit textile fabric of natural or synthetic material. Preferably it is a glass-fiber-reinforced mat. In addition to preventing splinters from flying around, the protective jacket advantageously also provides temperature equalization throughout the reflector. It also helps to prevent scattered light. The protective mat or jacket may be attached to the base body with an adhesive, such as a water glass.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards a headlight assembly installed in a motor vehicle. The headlight assembly includes a reflector member, and a light source. The reflector member is coated with a first layer of a highly reflective material to reflect the light emitted by the light source. In order to protect the first layer from oxidation, a second layer of an organic carbon compound free of electronegative compound is deposited on top of the first layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an electric lamp, in particular the application of an optical shield (5) to a cylindrical part of the lamp vessel (2). According to the invention, the optical shield (5) is applied to the lamp vessel (2) with the aid of at least two prefabricated opaque wax films (5a, 5b) which are provided with a colored layer and are joined in such a way that the width of the transparent window can be set independently of tolerances of the diameter of the lamp vessel (2). The wax of the films (5a, 5b) is vaporized by a heat treatment such that only the heat resistant colored layer remains on the lamp vessel (2).

Abstract: The invention provides a lamp reflector having a substrate prepared by injection molding a BMC comprising a matrix resin mainly comprising an unsaturated polyester resin and glass fiber as a reinforcing inorganic filler, the BMC further comprising hollow glass spheres in an amount of 10 to 40% by volume based on the BMC as an additional inorganic filler, by which the substrate prepared from a BMC has a reduced weight and yet retains the main characteristics expected of a BMC injection molded part.

Abstract: A laminated retroreflective sheet comprising a retroreflective layer having first and second mutually opposite major surfaces, wherein the first surface is retroreflective to light incident thereon and is treated to bear a predetermined design consisting of graphics and/or text: and adhesive or gripping layer contiguous the second surface of the retroreflective layer; and a transparent protective layer contiguous the first surface of the retrorefletive layer.

Abstract: A louvre controller for a linear light source has plural transverse reflectors 33 and each located between side reflectors 31, 32. The transverse reflectors have arcuate surfaces forming a double concave reflector and a base 38 of the transverse reflectors is profiled to provide predetermined vertical cut-off angles for all horizontal angles of azimuth.

Abstract: Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with various light management films, including other reflective layers, turning films, brightness enhancement films, and polarizing films. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a compact, thin, and lightweight lighting system and projector. A lighting system included in a projector according to the present invention is provided with an LED array having LEDs and a reflective plate at the rear side of the LEDs in the light emitting direction, retardation films, a taper rod lens array, a rod lens array, and a reflective polarizing plate.

Abstract: For improving the light output, a light-emitting diode has at least one section of a light exit-side surface covered with a plurality of truncated pyramids. Light radiations, which are emitted by a light-generating layer, enter into the truncated pyramids through a base area and are efficiently coupled out of the sidewalls of the pyramids.

Abstract: An overhead luminaire includes an externally accessible plug-in starter module that is electrically connectable to a starter receptacle located within a luminaire housing without having to open the housing and without the need for tools.

Abstract: An image mirror lamp mainly includes a lamp case and a double-sided mirror, wherein the lamp case has an opening disposed with a spherical lamp cup and a light bulb therein; the double-sided mirror is disposed at the front aspect of the lamp case opening. According to the abovementioned structure, when the power is turned on, the light ray emitted from the light bulb transmits outwardly from the interior portion of the double-sided mirror to form a lamp decoration; when the light bulb is turned off, the double-sided mirror is not diaphanous such that it functions as a regular mirror.

Abstract: A multiparameter light typically includes a lamp and shutter in combination with one or more optical components, various electrical and mechanical components for operating the optical components, suitable electronics for controlling the parameters of the multiparameter light, and suitable power supplies for the lamp, motors, and electronics. Typically, the lamp is enclosed by the lamp housing, which also contains the other optical components and many of the electrical and mechanical components which operate them. As the lamp and the various components within the lamp housing generate a great deal of heat and as components within the multiparameter light can overheat as a result of various orientations and light makeup parameters, the temperature of components within the lamp housing is managed by controlling the amount of power furnished to the lamp or the amount of light transmitted through the shutter in accordance with the orientation of the multiparameter light and/or the light makeup parameter in use.

Abstract: A light-reflecting molded article is constituted of a molded article made from a polyester resin composition and a light-reflecting metal layer formed on the molded article. The light-reflecting molded article has an average surface roughness of at most 0.3 &mgr;m and a deflection temperature under load of at least 160° C. The polyester resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of polybutylene terephthalate resin and 1 to 100 parts by weight of polyalkylene naphthalate resin.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards a headlight assembly installed in a motor vehicle. The headlight assembly includes a reflector member, and a light source. The reflector member is coated with a first layer of a highly reflective material to reflect the light emitted by the light source. In order to protect the first layer from oxidation, a second layer of an organic carbon compound free of electronegative compound is deposited on top of the first layer.

Abstract: A parabolic reflector with an asymmetrical light distribution is disclosed. The inside surface of the reflector is divided into four quadrants, and two of the four opposing quadrants are coated with a reflective material. The two remaining quadrants are uncoated or specular. With the uncoated quadrants aligned along a longitudinal center line of a narrow area to be lit, the reflector provides an asymmetrical or elliptical light distribution for more efficient lighting of narrow hallways and passageways. The reflector is particularly useful in a warehouse environment.

Abstract: The luminaire has a lamp housing (1) in which lamps L1, L2 of different color aspect can be accommodated, surrounded by a reflector (11) and a non-transparent, light-transmitting window (10). The window (10) gives access to a reflector housing (3) which is provided with means (31, 32; 33) for screening and directing light. In the lamp housing, light of different color or color temperature is efficiently and effectively mixed. The luminaire may have a compact shape and is suitable for illuminating rooms efficiently with light of a chosen color aspect through dimming of the lamps in relation to one another.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for a storage device includes a frame for mounting to the storage device, a handle rotatably mounted to the frame, and a light conduit in the handle, said light conduit being adapted to transmit light signals from a first end of the light conduit to a second end of the light conduit.

Abstract: A reconfigurable reflective apparatus that includes a flexible reflector supported by a plurality of support ribs that are pivotally connected to a central locking control hub, wherein at least one support rib can be independently set in any one of a plurality of pivot positions.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to effectively utilize the light rays emitted from a light source lamp 1, and, for accomplishing this object, a reflector 2 is made up of a first parabolic reflector 3 designed for reflecting light rays coming from the light source lamp 1 to be outputted as light rays parallel to the optical axis 6, second parabolic reflector 4 designed for reflecting light rays coming from the light source lamp 1 as outwardly inclined parallel light rays, and circular truncated conic reflector 5 for reflecting light rays coming from the second parabolic reflector 4 and outputted as light rays parallel to the optical axis 6. In this fashion, light rays which cannot be outputted due to being in the shadow of the spherical light source lamp can be outputted as light rays parallel to the optical axis 6.

Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire (1) comprising a reflector body (9) having a reflecting part (2) provided with a light reflective coating (5), and comprising contact means (6) for electrically connecting a light source. The coating (5) comprises at least two, light reflective particle groups, the groups exhibiting a mutually different color because of an interference layer (12a-d) provided on the particles (10a-d) which is different for the respective groups. A white color impression of the coating (5) is obtainable when the groups are jointly used in relative proportions in the coating (5). The coating (5) does not suffer from intrinsic absorption, or from color shift.

Abstract: A reflector for projection systems and spot (image projecting) luminaires is molded in separate sections and then assembled into a unitary reflector. Forming the reflector in separate sections reduces the amount of surface contact between the reflector and the mold die which in turn substantially reduces the risk of damage or breakage of the reflector section. Each reflector section includes alignment features to assure correct alignment of the sections upon assembly. The reflector sections are formed with edges that mate with edges of an adjacent reflector section along seams to prevent light from showing through the seams. The mating edges preferably include light-blocking features formed by a geometric shape along the seams.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp formed by integrally molding a lens and a lamp body, which can be practically applied is described. A vehicle lamp 1 is formed by integrally molding a lens 2 and a lamp body 3 using a light permeable resin material. A reflection layer 10 is coated on the outer surface 301 of the lamp body 3 and reflects light P0 emitted from a light source 15 located within the lamp body 3 forward to the front of the lamp body.

Abstract: A method for attaching a cable to a fluorescent tube is provided which is capable of making narrow a width of a plaque edge portion by saving a redundant space in a connected portion in which a fluorescent tube is connected to cables, of improving reliability by enhancing mechanical strength at the connected portion and of reducing counts of components required to reinforce the connected portion and the number of processes necessary for assembly. Each of a pair of cables for supplying power to the fluorescent tube is connected to each of ends of the fluorescent tube. The connected portion in which an end of the fluorescent tube is connected to the cable is molded with a resin to form a resin-molded portion. A holding member fabricated by an injection molding machine is attached to the connected portion. A reflector used to reflect light emitted from the fluorescent tube is integrally attached.

Abstract: A lighting device, particularly a motor vehicle light, having a primary reflector (2) composed of a hollow body that defines a pair of pointed elements (4, 5), which face opposite directions, between which a luminous source (1) is placed; and a secondary reflector composed of an elongated element (3) with steps (6), at whose centre the primary reflector (2) is placed with its relative pointed elements (4, 5) facing the steps (6).

Abstract: A method for constructing an illuminating and reflecting apparatus is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a layered metal substrate with an aluminum layer between a first and a second layer of copper and removing a defined area of one of the layers of copper to form a reflective portion. A localized light source is positioned to allow light to reflect off of the reflective portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflector lamp at least comprising a bulb (1) having a closure (2) from which at least one current conductor (3) extends to the exterior, and a reflector (4) having at least a reflecting contour (5) and a reflector neck (6), wherein the closure (2) is arranged in the reflector neck (6), and at least one current conductor (3) is passed through the bottom (7) of the reflector neck (6), while the bulb (1) is supported in the interior of the reflector neck (6) by means of contact surfaces (8), and all current conductors (3) are passed through the bottom (7) of the reflector neck (6).

Abstract: A light reflector comprising a biaxially stretched film containing a polyolefinic resin and a filler, wherein said filler is an inorganic filler having an average grain size of 0.1 to 8 &mgr;m and/or an organic filler having a mean dispersion grain size of 0.1 to 8 &mgr;m, and said biaxially stretched film has an area stretched factor of 16 to 80, and having a luminance of 1,200 cd/m2 or above is disclosed. A specific feature of such light reflector of the present invention resides in that improvement in the luminance achieved at low cost is ascribable to the structural feature thereof rather than to the composition.

Abstract: A thermally conductive lamp reflector is provided that dissipates heat from a light source within the reflector. The reflector assembly includes a shell having a metallized layer on its surface. The shell is made from a composition including about 30% to about 80% by volume of a base polymer matrix and about 20% to about 70% by volume of a thermally conductive filler material. The reflector has a thermal conductivity of greater than 3 W/m° K and preferably greater than 22 W/m° K. The reflectors can be used in automotive headlamps, flashlights, and other lighting fixtures. A method of forming the lamp reflector is also provided.

Abstract: A no base coat vehicle headlamp reflector can be improved with a plasma deposited layer of a siloxane material. The siloxane layer acts as an barrier layer formed directly on the vehicle reflector. The vehicle headlamp reflector with no base coat, but an barrier layer yields a resin lamp interior protected from upsets in the reflective layer and from outgasing condensate. The lamp reflector coated with plasma polymer of methanol yields a plastic lamp reflector resistant to condensation forming thereon, and resistant to attach by water vapor.

Abstract: A low cost, easy to assemble pathway reflector having a hollow, spherical light reflector element coupled to a support pole that is capable of being staked in the ground at any convenient location, such as at the entrance to driveway, along a walkway, or around an area at which caution is to be exercised, so as to reflect light from oncoming headlights, a flashlight, or even the moon to alert motorists and passersby to an upcoming feature, building or site in the landscape. The spherical reflector element has a light reflecting surface which may be a coating, paint or reflective tape. According to a first embodiment, the support pole has a threaded end which is pushed through the spherical reflector element to be detachably connected to a screw threaded end cap whereby to prevent a removal of the reflector element from the support pole.

Abstract: There is provided an illumination system for illuminating a field with an aspect ratio other than 1:1 in an image plane. The illumination system includes (a) a light source, and (b) an optical component for transforming the light source into a secondary light source, where the optical component produces an anamorphotic effect that splits the secondary light source into a tangential secondary light source and a sagital secondary light source. The optical component has a first mirror or a first lens, having a raster element. The raster element has an aspect ratio smaller than the aspect ratio of the field in the image plane, and the raster element is imaged into the image plane.

Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a housing, a reflector assembly, and an adjustment mechanism. The housing has an external surface and an interior compartment. The reflector assembly is positioned within the interior compartment of the housing. The adjustment mechanism is adjustable from the external surface of the housing to cause movement of the reflector relative to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dipped headlight for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source (10) cooperating with a mirror (30) in order to form an illuminating beam with a V-shaped cut-off, the mirror comprising four regions (32, 31, 33, 34) arranged side by side, a first region (32) giving the beam its width, a second region (31) giving the beam its range under the horizontal part of the cut-off, a third region (33) giving the beam its range under the inclined part of the cut-off, and a fourth part (34) giving the beam its range along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with other reflective layers. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.

Abstract: An automobile dome lamp assembly which includes a metal reflector unit, plastic lamp housing, cartridge lamp, and cover lens. The reflector unit comprises two concave reflector portions that are mounted on the plastic base in electrical isolation from each other. Each of the two reflector portions include a unitary electrical terminal and lamp retainer clip. The cartridge lamp is mounted to the reflector unit by the two retainer clips such that it is located in front of the reflector. Power supplied to the electrical terminals is routed to the lamp through the reflector portions and their unitary retainer clips. The reflector unit is stamped from a single piece of metal with frangible bridges interconnecting the two reflector portions. The reflector unit can be insert molded to the plastic housing and the frangible bridges are separated at that time to electrically isolate the two reflector portions.

Abstract: A reflector substrate (1) adapted for use in illumination device (8) comprises an a molded aromatic polyimide film wherein the film has a glass transition temperature from 210 to 290° C. and said polyimide film has structural units of general formula (I) and (II): wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of: wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of: and said polyimide film has the molar ratio X:Y from 100:0 to 20:80.

Abstract: A light column assembly including a hollow tube, a first endcap, a first optical lighting film, a second optical lighting film, and at least one light source is provided. The hollow tube includes a rear wall having an inner surface, a front wall extending opposite the rear wall, a first end, and a second end. The tube front wall also has an inner surface. The first endcap is coupled to the tube first end and includes a reflective inner surface. The first optical lighting film overlies the tube rear wall. The second optical lighting film overlies the tube front wall. The light source is coupled to the tube second end and positioned to direct a light beam having a predetermined beam spread angle toward the first endcap such that the light source light is substantially evenly emitted from the tube through the tube front wall.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire (1) comprising a reflector body (9) having a reflecting part (2) provided with a light reflective coating (5), and comprising contact means (6) for electrically connecting a light source. The coating (5) comprises at least two, light reflective particle groups, the groups exhibiting a mutually different color because of an interference layer (12a-d) provided on the particles (10a-d) which is different for the respective groups. A white color impression of the coating (5) is obtainable when the groups are jointly used in relative proportions in the coating (5). The coating (5) does not suffer from intrinsic absorption, or from color shift.

Abstract: A light source comprising a light generating element and a reflector, said reflector comprised of a generally parabolic shaped body including an at least substantially closed end and an open end, the light source disposed generally adjacent said closed end, said reflector including a light reflecting coating on both an internal and an external surface of said body, wherein a portion of said external surface of said body adjacent the closed end of the reflector is substantially devoid of said coating.

Abstract: A method of setting adjusting displacement for surgical light illuminating field comprises the steps of: (a) setting an illumination plane below the surgical light head for a selected distance; (b) setting a first height of the filament such that the light emitting from the filament will be reflected by the reflector of the surgical light and projected onto the illumination plane to form a minimum illuminating field; and (c) setting a second height of the filament to enable light passing over the upper rim of the lamp cup and projecting to the lowest position of the housing of the surgical light head (or between the lowest effective reflection point of the reflector and the lowest position of the housing of the surgical light head).

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

Abstract: An illumination system and exposure apparatus and method involving illuminating a surface over an illumination field (IF) having an arcuate shape. The illumination system comprises a light source (54) for providing a light beam (100), and an optical integrator (56). The optical integrator comprises a first reflective element group (60) having an array of first optical elements (E) each having an arcuate profile corresponding to the arcuate shape of the illumination field. Each of the first optical elements has an eccentric reflecting surface (RSE) comprising an off-axis section of either a spherical surface (S) or an aspherical surface (ASE). The array of first optical elements is designed so as to form a plurality of arcuate light beams (I) capable of forming a plurality of light source images (I).

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: The present invention discloses a highly efficient light emitting diode with directional properties comprising a light cavity of semiconductor material. A portion of the surface of the light cavity acts as a parabolic shaped reflector. A light generation zone is located substantially at the focal point of this paraboloid reflector. The light out-coupling interface of the cavity is close to the focal point allowing both downward and upward generated photons to escape from the semiconductor cavity. Photons reach the out-coupling interface in perpendicular way within the out-coupling cone of the semiconductor-surrounding medium interface.

Abstract: A light-reflecting molded article is constituted of a molded article made from a polyester resin composition and a light-reflecting metal layer formed on the molded article. The light-reflecting molded article has an average surface roughness of at most 0.3 &mgr;m and a deflection temperature under load of at least 160° C. The polyester resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of polybutylene terephthalate resin and 1 to 100 parts by weight of polyalkylene naphthalate resin.

Abstract: A lampshade with a plating film layer is disclosed. The lampshade is made by ceramics; and a plating film layer formed by a lower temperature sputter is coated on the lampshade. The color of the plating film layer can be varied and is high temperature tolerable, and has a preferred fireproof effect and a good insulation. Furthermore, the lampshade of the present invention is ceramic and thus it can be reused for meeting the requirement of environment protection. A receiving chamber is installed in the lampshade. A receptacle is elastically supported in the receiving chamber. The inner wall of the receiving chamber has an inner thread. The inner thread and receptacle serves for inputting power so that pins of a bubble are connected to the receptacle or threaded into the inner thread. The present invention is suitable for halogen lamps, light emitting diode bubbles and conventional lamps.

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.