Abstract: A light fixture for receiving commercially available reflectors or diffusers having flexible walls and a plurality of flexible struts, has a housing with a socket for receiving a lamp or lamps. A power connection is provided for supplying electrical power to the socket and a plurality of receivers are connected to the housing, each for receiving a free end of a strut. A mount is connected to the housing for mounting the housing to a stand or tripod or other appropriate support. Each of the receivers which are preferably in the form of tubes or blind bores, are positioned so that the free end of each strut must be bent into a braced position and inserted into a receiver. This deploys the flexible wall of the reflector or diffuser into its open reflecting position.

Abstract: A protective, reversibly convertible lampshade. A first rigid frusto-conical section is adapted to receive a bulb socket. A second intermediate section is coupled to the first section and has a generally frustumated cone shape with the narrower end coupled to the broader end of the first frusto-conical section. The second section has a series of radially oriented slits for providing flexible movement of the second section relative to the first section. A third, frusto-conical section, the narrower end of the third frusto-conical section is coupled to the wider end of the second frusto-conical section. The third frusto-conical section is formed of a rigid material. Application of force to the first and second sections acts to cause the intermediate section to bend and fold relative to the first and third sections so that the volume of the lampshade is reduced in a reversible fashion.

Abstract: A photographic lighting dome (10) for holding and directing a light source having a housing (11) of flexible material, the housing (11) having an inner perimeter (12) surrounding a central opening (13), and an outer perimeter (14). There are a plurality of flexible support rods (20), each support rod (20) having a connecting end (24) and a releasable end (26). A central hub (18) having a plurality of support rod attachment fixtures (42) is positioned in the central opening (13) of the housing (11), where each fixture (42) is configured for receiving the connecting end (24) of one of the plurality of support rods (20). A plurality of channels (22) are formed in the housing (11), extending from the housing central opening (13) to the outer perimeter of the housing (14), each channel (22) being shaped to receive one of the plurality of support rods (20).

Abstract: The light reflector is for use in photography and comprises a cloth 1 raised on radial ribs 2 each of which has a proximal end 3 and a distal end 4. The distal ends 4 of ribs 2 are removably engaged in pockets 5 formed at the angle edges 6 of the cloth 1. Each of the proximal ends of the ribs is removably engaged into a socket 29 pivotally mounted on an armature 10 adapted to be fastened on a lamphead 17. The central portion of cloth 1 is engaged on a sleeve which is part of the armature 10. A locking assembly 36 is mounted on each socket 29 to allow locking thereof in a position where it extends peripherally of the armature 10.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight has a reflector receiving a lamp, and a cover lens in front of the reflector. A glass styling embellisher is fitted in front of the lamp, and is secured by a one piece fastening member which is essentially in two parts, which are brought together by bending so as to put the fastening member in a closed condition in which a flange of the embellisher is trapped between retaining elements of the fastening member. The two parts of the latter have retaining lugs for retaining the fastening member, carrying the embellisher, in position in a lamp aperture of the reflector.

Abstract: A lamp having a coiled lamp shade disposed within and extending upwardly out of a frame assembly. The lamp shade is made of a translucent sheet, arranged in a loop or coil which bulges outwardly to form a wall which surrounds a lamp bulb assembly. The lamp shades can be of varying heights and shapes and is easily interchangeable with other lamp shades of the same type. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly is a modular kit, having vertical and horizontal parts, which can be assembled to form a rectangular frame. Alternately, other types of frame assemblies, such as round shaped or preassembled frames, can be used.

Abstract: As regards a surface light source device for use with back-light or the like of a transmissive display panel, the efficiency of the cooling structure for the device will be improved and dust and dirt will be prevented from adhering.The surface light source device has a housing, a diffuser panel, a reflective plate, lamps, and an electric circuit portion. The housing has a window portion located ahead, a base portion located behind and side portions forming a flat space by connecting the two. The diffuser panel is mounted to the window portion of the housing. The reflective plate is supported by the side portions and partitions the flat space into a closed space ahead and an open space behind to be interposed therebetween. The lamps are housed in the closed space, and are positioned right above the reflective plate and right under the diffuser panel to radiate light toward the diffuser panel. The electric circuit portion is housed in the open space, and is electrically connected to the lamps to light them up.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp comprising a lamp body formed by one single device component. The device component is formed of a foil made of a bendable, elastic material. The foil exhibits a bending line near a center of the foil. The foil contains an opening for receiving the illuminating device and/or current-carrying parts. The foil is formed to a curved, central wave fold by exerting a light pressure from two sides toward the center of the foil based on the bendable and elastic properties of the foil. The curved, central wave fold ends at said bending line. The foil assumes a cap-like spatial structure based on a partial deformation along the bending line caused by the light pressure. The cap-like or hood-like foil can be then easily fixed in this spatial structure by means of a suitable tightening, clamping, or locking device. The entire lamp body is stable and fixed in this spatial structure.

Abstract: In a method of making paper lamp shades the paper is wrapped at least around part of a circumferential surface of a cylindrical body. A thread is wrapped around the paper applied to the circumferential surface. The paper having the thread wrapped therearound is pushed together, in a direction along the cylindrical body, thereby folding the paper. Then the pushed together paper is removed from the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A portable lighting fixture includes a removable light-diffusing covering of predetermined light transmission character that is maintained in a substantially-spherical shape by an underlying frame. The frame consists of cage formed of a pair of spaced-apart rings that are joined to one another by a plurality of ribs. A harp for positioning a light bulb engages both the upper and lower rings of the cage whereby the height of the harp defines that of the cage of the assembled frame. The heights of the ribs are such that, as the distance between the rings of the cage is compressed through interengagement to the harp, they define the desired spherical shape for mounting the light-diffusing covering.

Abstract: The device of a stretchable and contractable desk lamp comprising a lamp shade and a stand, the lamp shade is pivotally connected on one end thereof to a first pivot connection on the top of the stand, the connection is for pivotal mounting of a handle for carrying the lamp, the bottom of the stand is provided with a second pivot connection for pivotally mounting of a separated rotating seat, the lamp thus has a function of rotating with two pivot axles, and is portable and can save space in packaging; a receptacle is provided on the top of and engaged with the lamp shade, the receptacle receives a stretchable or drawable frame therein, a magnifying glass is provided in the frame and can be stretched out and firmly kept in a suitable anglular position on the lamp shade for viewing under illumination, the magnifying glass can be hidden in the receptacle when not in use.

Abstract: A lampshade assembly that includes only three parts, namely, a pleated lamp shade formed as a continuous resilient band having a plurality of notches in the pleat folds that extend inwardly towards the center of the band, a flexible member extending through apertures adjacent one end of the band, and a rigid support including a ring. The method of forming the lampshade assembly by the customer includes the one step procedure of moving the rigid support into the interior of the band and towards the flexible member until the ring of the support snaps into place in the notches. In the formed lampshade assembly, the ring pushes outwardly against the opposing inwardly directed force of the resilient band to hold the band, in conjunction with the flexible member, in a position in which the lampshade flares downwardly and outwardly.

Abstract: A planar luminescent device useful as a backlight for liquid crystal disp. The planar luminescent device comprises a synthetic resin sheet having at least one fold and a plurality of sheet sections foldable along this fold. A sheet holder is adapted to hold the sheet sections of the sheet, folded along the fold, in a predetermined accordion-like folded position. A reflective layer and a light emitting layer are respectively provided on the sheet sections defining opposite ends of the sheet. A light source emits light rays towards the reflective layer.

Abstract: A luminaria frame comprises supports and braces, where each support has upstanding legs, and each brace defines spaced leg apertures. When each brace is assembled with the supports, a leg of each support is placed in the leg apertures of the brace. The other brace has the other legs of each support placed in the leg apertures of the other brace. The supports and braces thereby form a unified framework in which the supports and braces are movable relative to each other such that the framework collapses for storage and expands to hold a bag about the framework to form a luminaria with a candle placed, as desired, inside. As a result of this construction, the frame requires assembly only once, and otherwise requires only movement of the supports and braces relative to each other to change from a compact and collapsed storage positioning of the supports and braces, to an expanded usage positioning of the supports and braces. As preferred, the supports are twin U supports and the braces are twin braces.

Abstract: A light fixture for photography. A spherical lantern having a semi-transparent light-diffusing surface membrane is secured to a frame that includes a wand of inverted U-shape design. A crosspiece that spans the width of the wand includes a junction box upon which a socket is provided for receiving a light globe. The spherical surface of the surrounding lantern creates a light diffusing surface that softens and lessens the size of shadows cast by illuminated objects.

Abstract: A photographic reflector is provided either to convert a forward-illuminating flash unit into one which will produce reflected light or for use directly with a bounce-head flash unit. The reflector includes an internal reflective hood (20) with an attachment (17) so as to enable it to be secured to a flash unit (24). A mirror (21) is provided which is angled between thirty degrees and sixty degrees inclusive with respect to a forward facing light-emitting surface of the flash unit (24) when the reflector is secured thereto. In this way, the flash of light is directed upwardly by the mirror (21) into the internally reflective hood (20) so as to produce a reflected flash of light for illumination of a photographic subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a removable lampshade cover and method therefor. The removable lampshade cover is comprised of a tubular band of material having a top opening and a bottom opening, which band of material may be in any shape--including cylindrical or conical--to correspond to the shape of an existing lampshade. In one embodiment, the lampshade cover is circumscribed at its top by an elastic band, for releasably attaching to the top of an existing lampshade. In a second embodiment, the lampshade cover is also circumscribed at its bottom by an elastic band, so that the lampshade cover may be releasably attached to both the top and the bottom of an existing lampshade.

Abstract: A lampshade consists of a foldable frame, a shade attached on the frame, and a mounting fitting detachably fitted with the frame. The mounting fitting is formed by bending a steel wire to have an upper portion consisting of a pair of laterally extending ears and a pair of vertical extending portions, a lower portion consisting a pair of pear-shaped gripping portions. The upper portion is used to engage with the frame, and the lower portion is used to engage with an incandescent bulb of a lamp so that the lampshade can be mounted onto the lamp.

Abstract: A collapsible lamp-shade structure for a decorative lamp having a light weight flexible material which is supported by a column of forced air emanating from a fan located in the lamp base. The lamp-shade material is held in place by spring clips located on the end of extension arms located at the top of the lamp base. Swivel joints connect the extension arms to the lamp base so that the arms may be folded in creating a pyramid shape in the non use mode or folded out causing the forced air to make the lamp-shade material billow like a parachute. A light bulb located in the lamp base shines up causing the lamp-shade to glow.

Abstract: A removable cover for an existing lamp shade having a base structure covered by an outer decorative material comprising a piece of new decorative fabric having a new decor conforming to the shape and size of the existing lamp shade to cover the outer decorative material, the new decorative fabric having a first portion adjacent to a top of the outer decorative material and a second portion adjacent to a bottom of the outer decorative material; a pair of VELCRO strips each having a hook portion and a loop portion; a selected one of the hook portion and the loop portion of one of the pair of strips being fastened to a first predetermined location on the outer decorative material adjacent the top thereof; a second one of the hook portion and the loop portion of the other of the pair of strips being fastened to a second predetermined location on the outer decorative material adjacent the bottom thereof; the other of the hook portion and the loop portion of one of the pair of strips being fastened to the first por

Abstract: A desk lamp including a tripod including a fixing plate and three supporting legs, an electrical socket fixedly mounted in a center hole of the fixing plate, a light bulb fitted in the electrical socket, and an inverted conical lampshade having a lower end fixedly engaged with the electrical socket, whereby the desk lamp can be easily assembled by the consumer.

Abstract: A lampshade made of a sheet of aluminum which is shaped by photochemical etching to form a one piece blank having six trapezoidally shaped side wall panels connected to one another in sequence in side-by-side relationship by fold lines, a plurality of locking tabs extending out from the side wall panel at one end of the sequence, an auxiliary panel extending out from the side wall panel at the other end of the sequence, and a plurality of locking slots formed on the auxiliary panel for engagement by the locking tabs to hold together the side wall panels at the ends of the sequence so as to form the lampshade.

Abstract: An easily manufactured, inexpensive lamp shade dressing kit that secures decorative material of the user's choosing to a manufactured lamp shade in a non-destructive, visually non-obvious manner, permitting the subsequent removal or exchange of the material, when desired.

Abstract: A display for mounting and illuminating individual balloons, said display including a battery storage box and a battery mounted therein and a funnel-shaped mount attachable to the battery housing and sized to receive the stem end of a balloon. The balloon mount includes a light bulb, permanently affixed to the inside wall, and wires which proceed down into the battery housing, none of which are exposed when the balloon is mounted in place.

Abstract: A built-up table lamp includes a lamp stand formed by bending a fan-like sheet of flexible material to define a truncated-conic structure having a larger lower end standing on table and a small upper end to support a bulb socket assembly. An inner truncated-cone is received within the upper end of the lamp stand and an outer truncated-cone is fit over the upper end of the lamp stand to sandwich therebetween the upper end of the lamp stand. The bulb socket assembly includes a socket having a threaded tube mounted to the bottom thereof to insert through holes formed on the truncated-cones to be secured thereon by a nut. A lamp shade is formed by bending a fan-like sheet of flexible material to define a truncated-conic structure. The lamp shade has a plurality of holes formed thereon to receive and nut-secure thereon a threaded end of each of a plurality of harp rods of which the other ends are threadingly engaged to inner-threaded holes formed on a ring.

Abstract: A frame (2) for a collapsible lampshade comprising: upper (4) and lower (6) support members spaced in parallel planes; a plurality of peripherally spaced rib members (8) extending between the support members (4 and 6), each rib member (8) being pivotally mounted at one end (10) to the upper support member (4) and at the other end (12) to the lower support member (6) and having a hinge located intermediate said ends, and a spider member (14) having a central hub (16), and a plurality of radially extending struts (18), each strut (18) being affixed at one end to the hub (16), the other end (20) being pivotally attached to a slide (22) mounted on one of the rib members (8).

Abstract: The photographic light control system includes a plurality of structures for causing a particular, selectable convergence of light emanating from a photographic light source such as a flash unit. The system is essentially generic in nature by accommodating a variety of light sources, such accommodation being produced by a sleeve of the system which includes a drawstring engagement thereon for accommodating various sized light source housings.

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade cover which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bendable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end, to be held in place primarily by a locking tie or clip arrangement which is interengageable between an aperture formed through a few evenly spaced selected panels adjacent their upper margins and an upper rigid margin of the lamp shade.

Abstract: A photographic light diffuser includes a tubular body which is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source and when so mounted is self-supporting without an internal or external supporting frame or without removably connected rigidly panels, the tubular body has pairs of opposed wall panels, at least one pair of which has fold lines therein along which the wall panels may be folded to collapse the tubular body into a flattened, compost form for portability. A light diffuser panel is mounted on the outer end of the tubular body and the inner end of the tubular body has mounting means for mounting the light diffuser on a light source.

Abstract: A light emitting foldable decoration is provided for a socket holder fixture with a light bulb suspended by a power cord form a mounting plate on a ceiling of a building. The decoration consists of a structure connected to the socket holder fixture for screening the light bulb and another structure for covering the screening structure, so that the covering structure will allow some of the light illuminating from the light bulb to enhance the appearance of the covering structure.

Abstract: A reflector includes multiple segments that can be interconnected by a flexible extrusion and connected to a top collar to form a reflective shell around a light source. The segments are corrugated for increased strength, the corrugations forming elongate facets characterized by reflective surfaces that reflect light laterally beside the light source as well as downwardly from the light source to minimize light reflected back toward the light source and maximize the service life of the light source. The corrugations add strength and stability to the segments permitting the sheet thickness, overall reflector weight, and cost to be minimized. The segments are preferably formed from a stamped aluminum sheet of about 0.020 inch thickness, and can be pre-or-post anodized to form the reflective surfaces, the pre-anodized surfaces being protected by a polycoat during stamping.

Abstract: A luminary comprises a sack, a candle, a heavy block disposed in the bottom of the sack to keep the sack from blowing over and to hold the candle in an upright position, and wires attached to the block to keep the panels of the sack from blowing inwardly against the candle.

Abstract: A foldable lantern comprises a frame body (10) composed of two crossed base members (11) each having at its two ends a corner post retaining hole (111) and at its middle a center post retaining hole (112). A center post (22) with it reduced diameter section (23) passing through the holes (112) makes the two base members (11) to be able to pivot each other to cause the frame body (10) extendible and foldable. The center post (22) with its upper end extended to become a lamp holder (20). The cross members having four corner posts (12) inserted with their upper sections (121) serving as a tightener of a tent or screen (50) while the lower section (122) as leg for upstanding of the lantern (10). A hanger ring (24) is provided at the bottom of the frame for hanging up-side-down of the lantern whenever called for. Stopper means is provided along side the cross member to prevent them from over extending.

Abstract: A flexible, decorative yard bag assembly is internally supported by a lightweight structure having a non-continuous support surface. The bag assembly may include an internal illuminating source to light the bag for display in the dark.

Abstract: A frusto-conical lantern reflector comprised of two semicircular, flat sheets made of a resilient material, each with at least one surface that reflects light. Each generally semicircular sheet has a semicircular cut-out that forms an opening in the top of the assembled reflector. Fasteners are located on either side of the cut-away semicircular portion; the fasteners on one sheet are disposed to releasably mate with the fasteners on the other sheet so that when the sheets are deflected and the fasteners on the one sheet are aligned with the fasteners on the second sheet, the two sheets together form a frusto-conical reflector.

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade cover which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bendable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end, to be held in place primarily by a strip of double-sided adhesive tape adhered on one side around the upper perimeter opening of a lamp shade. The lamp shade cover is then adhered in position over the lamp shade to the exposed surface of the adhesive transfer tape.

Abstract: An electric coupler for a lighted inflatable device comprising a base attached to a cloth of a lighted inflatable device at the inside through the process of heat sealing with a passage way defined therein for inserting a light string from the outside into the lighted inflatable device, and a sealing cap to block up the passage way is disclosed. The sealing cap has terminals for connecting an external power supply to the light string inserted inside the lighted inflatable device by connectors. The light string is separately packed during delivry, and inserted inside the lighted inflatable device when in use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lamp shade and in particular to one which includes a plurality of leaves each having a smooth flange around its circumference and a plurality of aligned protuberances along a center line of an inner side thereof, a rod fixedly mounted on a center line of the inner side of each leave, a retainer having a recess at one side and two grooves at the other, and a fixing support having a plurality of teeth each engaged with the groove of the retainer, whereby the lamp shade is easily assembled when in use and easily dismantled for stowage and transportation.

Abstract: A photographic light modifier has a frame structure moveable from a closed, substantially planar, position to an open position for attachment to a light source. A pair of pivotally mounted arms are each provided with hooks or loops of a pad member which cooperate with hooks or loops fastened to the engagement surface of the light source for engaging the light modifier thereto.

Abstract: A portable fluorescent lighting system comprises an extremely lightweight corrugated plastic panel made into five subpanels by removing two flutes of the corrugation out to provide for hinging. At each end of each subpanel an oval shape channel is attached such that a deformable and form retaining shaft may be inserted for the purpose of preventing the subpanels to revert back to their original positions and remain in the desired configuration. Each oval channel is fixed to the subpanels to allow for a gap equal to no less than the hinge area created by removal of the flutes. The oval channel is larger than the form retaining wire to allow for a floating fit and for easy replacement in the event of shaft breaking. At least one elongate fluorescent light source is placed on the center subpanel and other four subpanels are used to control the direction of or limit the output of the fluorescent light as well as act as an enclosure box.

Abstract: A decorative cover for a ceiling mounted light, comprising a translucent decorative sheet or film attached to the ceiling so that the light is located above the cover, at least a portion of the illumination from the light source passing through the cover, thus providing back-lighting for the decorative design on said cover.

Abstract: Sheets (26, 28, 30, 32) of aromatic polyamide polymer fibers are folded or formed into various shapes and constructions and used as light diffusers on lamps. The light diffusers are resistant to combustion which allows them to be placed closer to the light source. The diffusers are translucent and provide an appearance similar to parchment or rice paper.

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade overshade which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bandeable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. A hole is formed through each panel adjacent its upper end through which a draw string is positioned in in-and-out fashion through alternate holes. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end by tightening the drawstring, to be held in place primarily by gravity over and substantially covering a lamp shade.

Abstract: An illuminated balloon assembly including a balloon having a main body disposed in surrounding relation to an interior gas chamber and a neck portion integrally formed therewith to facilitate filling of gas within the interior chamber. An electric lamp is fixedly attached to an outer surface of the balloon body so as to direct light through the interior chamber effectively illuminating a translucent design on at least a portion of the balloon body. A power source is electrically interconnected with the electric lamp for energizing thereof and may be attached to the balloon body in a combined unit with the electric lamp or separately on the end of an interconnecting stick or cord connected to and extending from the neck portion.

Abstract: Illuminating means for balloons comprising a lightweight plastic cone insertable into the orifice of the balloon so as to prevent escape of gas from within the balloon and to prevent damage to illuminating means located within said cone, an electric light means mounted within said cone, said cone and light bulb being light enough to be lifted by a conventional lighter-than-air gas-filled elastic balloon, and means for supplying electrical energy to said light means.

Abstract: An illuminated balloon having a front face and a rear face sealed together about an outer peripheral edge in surrounding relation to an interior gas chamber, and a neck portion integrally formed therewith to facilitate filling of gas within the interior chamber. An electric lamp is fixedly attached to an outer surface of the balloon so as to direct light through the interior chamber effectively illuminating a design on at least one of the faces of the balloon. A battery pack is electrically interconnected to the electric lamp by a pair of substantially thin gauge wires intertwined to form a cord extending therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an electric luminaria fixture. The fixture comprises a frame and associated legs, which support an electric lamp inside a bag to give the appearance of a traditional luminaria. The frame includes a semicircular clip which is adapted to support and retain lamp sockets of various sizes and shapes. The legs of the fixture include rotatable feet which can be nailed to a surface, and clips which attach the bag to the fixture. The fixture is preferably used with an inverted bag, to allow electrical wiring to extend unimpeded beneath the luminaria.

Abstract: A collapsible reflector unit (70) is disclosed in its preferred form for use in quick-erect portable display structures particularly adapted for temporary tradeshow booths. Unit (70) generally includes a reflector enclosure (74) formed of vinyl coated, fire retardant, flexible fabric attached to the display structure frame (9) around its periphery by a two-part fastening tape (124). The reflector enclosure (74) is supported in a tent-like manner away from the frame (9) by a support frame (72) including flexible rods (78, 80) removably anchored to the frame (9) and extending arcuately from the frame (9). The central segments (84) of the rods (78, 80) are held rearwardly of the frame (9) by interposing rods (92) therebetween, with the rods (92) having extensions (98, 100) extending contiguously therefrom and having their free ends removably anchored to the frame (9) intermediate the anchor locations of the flexible rods (78, 80). A light system (76) is removably attached to the rods (92 ) by clips (104).

Abstract: A stretching device for stretching a pleated lampshade, comprising an upper ring which inserts into the notches of the lampshade and a lower ring, both mounted on a threaded spindle, with the lower ring fixed or slidably retained and the upper ring slidably retained thereon. An adjusting nut is provided above the upper ring and a compression spring is received on the shaft between the two rings to bias the upper ring toward the adjusting nut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a night light lamp-shade which is consisted of a main body and a lamp-shade, wherein the lamp-shade includes a base which can be connected with the main body, a front plate and two side plates which can be engaged with each other and then be inserted in the channels of the base for a convenient way to assemble a detachable lamp-shade.