Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that comprises: a cover; a member comprising a first placement portion, a second placement portion and a guide disposed between the first placement portion and the second placement portion; a light source module disposed on the first placement portion; a heat sink comprising a first receiver and a second receiver, the first receiver being defined by a flat surface and a plurality of heat radiating fins extending from an edge portion of the flat surface; and a circuitry disposed in the second receiver; wherein the second placement portion is disposed in the first receiver, wherein a first portion of the guide is couple to the cover and a second portion of the guide is couple to the heat radiating fins of the heat sink, and wherein the guide is spaced apart from the flat surface, the guide contacts the heat radiating fins, and the guide is disposed on the heat radiating fins.

Abstract: A shade for use with a light source assembly includes a frame ring, a coupling ring, at least two arms, and a trimming. The coupling ring is configured to be secured to the light source assembly and includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The coupling ring forms an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end. The at least two arms each extend between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring. The trimming is coupled to and extends around and away from the frame ring. The trimming is configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly.

Abstract: A fixture accessory assembly includes a fixture having an accessory retaining member, the accessory retaining member receiving an accessory cartridge, the accessory cartridge releasably positioned within the fixture by a magnetic force.

Abstract: A down light fixture that is suitable for installation on building structures and around lawns and gardens of residential and commercial properties for providing aesthetically pleasing illumination and security illumination. The down light fixture includes a body having a hollow interior and a circuit board mounted in the hollow interior. A transparent cover extends across a lower end of the body. A wire extends through a pivotable mounting device secured to an upper end of the body and through a potting cup to the circuit board for carrying electrical power to a source of illumination. The body is formed with a drain port located so that any water that accumulates in the interior of the body when the body is in a downwardly directed orientation will drain from the body before it can reach an upper end of the potting cup.

Abstract: A more versatile cover for a light bulb, such as a compact fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode, that is aesthetically pleasing, flexible, and requires no modifications to the bulb while also capable of fitting a multitude of bulb configurations and sizes. The cover may include a hollow and at least partially elastic body in a pre-formed shape having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the body is removable and frictionally secured to said bulb to form an envelope around the bulb. The body may also include a collar and a bulbous section, which extends from the collar. The collar is configured to engage the base of the light bulb and create a substantially airtight seal between the base and the body. The body is fabricated from a light pervious material, and any light transmitted by the cover is preferably substantially diffuse.

Abstract: An illumination device and shade for displaying a selected image in an illuminated display using fully assembled, partly assembled or ready to assemble components is provided for. The device allows for multiple mounting configurations and mounting options and provides for an easy to exchange image sheet.

Abstract: An exemplary interchangeable lamp shade kit may comprise a lamp base, a spider element and a shade element with at least flat and deployed confirmations. The shade element includes opposing first and second ends with respective securement elements generally formed thereat and adapted to engage one another for releasably retaining the shade element in its cylindrical deployed configuration. A plurality of detent apertures in the shade element are adapted to receive respective detent elements radially distributed about the spider element. An exemplary system and method for displaying lamp shade kits may comprise a display element supportingly presenting a multiplicity of lamp bases, a plurality of spider elements, and an assortment of shade elements. The shade elements may be releasably suspended in their flat configurations in a linear or curved array for convenient review and selection by consumers positioned on a consumer pathway adjacent the display element.

Abstract: A lamp including a case assembly, a lamp bottom and a fixing elastomer is provided. The case assembly has a first opening, and the lamp bottom inserts into the first opening to assemble with the case assembly. The lamp bottom has a first surface, a second opening and multiple first positioning structures. The second opening passes through the first surface, and the first positioning structures are located on the first surface. The fixing elastomer is disposed in the case assembly and has a second surface and a pair of second positioning structures suitable for locking with two of the first positioning structures.

Abstract: A lampshade and frame assembly includes a rigid frame having an upper rigid ring parallel a lower rigid ring. A plurality of lateral support members interconnect the upper and lower rigid rings. A brace includes a substantially circular ring, and centrally fixes the ring between the support members near the upper rigid ring. A customizable cover includes a length of resilient opaque film formed as a continuous interchangeable band removably mountable to the frame. The cover has opposite ends joined together to form the band, and a top seam parallel to a bottom seam that define an open center portion for securing about the frame.

Abstract: An LED lamp set for enhancing illumination and eliminating ghost images includes a lamp shade, a diffusion membrane and a circuit board. The lamp shade has a plurality of light cups each having a housing chamber to hold at least one LED. The housing chamber has an aperture at the bottom run through by the LED to form electric connection with the circuit board and an opening remote from the aperture to define a light output surface. The diffusion membrane covers the light output surface and is made of a transparent material and includes a plurality of transparent bumps on the surface. The circuit board is located below the lamp shade. Through the concave shape of the light cups and repetitive reflection of the bumps, light can be condensed to avoid scattering and loss. Moreover, as the light is greatly and uniformly condensed, ghost images can be eliminated.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interchangeable light fixture cover comprised of an upper frame, a lower frame, a transparent support for attaching the upper and lower frame together, a lamp shade covering material for covering the upper and lower frame, and an attachment means for securing the lamp shade to the frame. The cover includes a pair of magnet strips embedded therein, which can be attached to the upper and lower frame. The transparent support gives the impression that no vertical supports are being used, which provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Also disclosed is a method of decorating a room with matching décor coverings that each contains a magnet. The covers can be removed and replaced with covers of varying shape and design, which enables users to redecorate or update their décor without the need for purchasing completely.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device comprising at least one LED and at least one optical element, wherein the LED and the optical element are aligned with each other by means of at least one dowel pin. A method of making such a lighting device is also specified. The described lighting device is particularly well suited for use in a vehicle headlight.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conveniently demountable assembled lamp. It is mainly composed of stand columns and clapboards, and multiple clapboards divide the stand columns into up and down multiple layers.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for a backlight module and a backlight module are provided in the present invention. The fixing mechanism comprises a plurality of retaining posts and a plurality of retaining sheets. The retaining posts are protruded from a back plate. The retaining sheet is engaged with an upper end of the retaining post for fixing an optical assembly. Moreover, the part of the fixing structure is made of elastic materials, so that it besides can steadily fix the optical film and make no clearance to be created, and also can prevent the optical film from escaping from orientation under the effect of hot-expansion and cold-shrinkage.

Abstract: A direct and indirect luminaire has a stem, a generally dome shaped upper optical element, and a generally dome shaped lower optical element. The upper optical element is situated about a lamp axis and has a top that surrounds the stem and a reflective exterior surface that surrounds the stem and diverges away from the top toward a base of the upper optical element. The lower optical element is situated about the lamp axis and has a top with an uplight opening therethrough and a reflective interior surface that diverges away from the upper optical element toward a base of the lower optical element that has a downlight opening therethrough.

Abstract: A lampshade system which utilizes a simplified lampshade design that does not require integrally manufactured frame components. The lampshade can be manufactured in a flattened position to optimize shipping, storage and display space and which may be easily assembled into a three-dimensional lampshade position by an end user at the point of use.

Abstract: A lamp uses a solid state source to pump one or more doped semiconductor nanophosphors to produce a light output of a desired characteristic. The nanophosphor(s) is dispersed in a material, examples of which include liquids and gases. Various nanophosphors are discussed. In the examples, the material with the doped semiconductor nanophosphor(s) dispersed therein appears at least substantially clear when the lamp is off. The exemplary lamp also includes circuitry for driving the solid state source and a housing that at least encloses the drive circuitry. The lamp has a lighting industry standard lamp base mechanically connected to the housing and electrically connected to provide electricity to the circuitry for driving the solid state source.

Abstract: An irreversible electrical base for irreversibly converting an incandescent lighting product to a low-power lighting product is provided. Various methods of converting an incandescent lighting product to a low-power lighting product and converting a low-power lighting product to an incandescent lighting product, are provided. Various non-threaded incandescent light bulbs, non-threaded halogen incandescent light bulbs, and non-threaded LED-based light bulbs are provided. A keyless lighting fixture having an insert and twist connector is provided.

Abstract: An illuminating device comprising a lampshade, an electric connector and a light emitting unit, in which the lampshade has therein a receiving space for receiving the light emitting unit, and for fixing the electric connector on its rear side to connect a pair of electric power lines, the illuminating device is characterized in that: the light emitting unit includes two plug-in pins, a front half part of each plug-in pin is an arched elastic buffering portion, and a rear half part of the plug-in pin is a fixing portion; when the two plug-in pins are fixed onto the electric connector, the elastic buffering portions can absorb outwardly stretching deforming forces exerted on the plug-in pins, thus avoid breaking of the plug-in pins in bearing forces, superiority of production can be effectively increased, and the life of use of the illuminating device can be elongated.

Abstract: An icicle attachment for a light bulb which includes a hollow tube having a shape simulating a pendant spear of ice. The tube is tapered and receives a standard string light bulb with two radially inwardly directed spokes for enabling a bulb socket to be inserted therepast and thereafter retain the bulb socket in the tube top. Slits formed in the walls of the tube proximate the open body and communicating therewith enhance water drainage from the tube and light escape or sparkle of the icicle attachment.

Abstract: A light has a housing of plastic material and a light fixture that is arranged within the housing and that receives at least one light bulb. The housing is made from plates that each have outer edges that are beveled at an angle of 45 degrees and provide contact surfaces where the plates adjoin one another. The plates are glued to one another in the area of the contact surfaces over the entire surface area of the contact surfaces in such a way that the plates are joined flush without the outer edges projecting past one another. The housing has a bottom side provided with a circular cutout, wherein the light fixture projects through the circular cutout into the housing. A member is provided that releasably closes the circular cutout. The member is a base or a closure lid.

Abstract: An LED module for illumination systems is provided that can be installed in and connected to an illumination system in a simple way both electrically and mechanically, and that ensures the greatest possible flexibility with reference to its possible uses. The LED module has a plurality of light-emitting diodes (2) arranged on a carrier plate (1), the carrier plate (1) being provided with at least one electrical connecting device (12) for electrically connecting the LED module, and with a fastening device (5) for fastening the LED module in an illumination system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated LED bulb that utilizes LEDs and can be used as a standard replacement bulb for incandescent lights that operate on standard household current. One or more LEDs are disposed in a lens 102 that is capable of high optical transmission efficiencies. A base portion encapsulates a printed circuit board and connectors, as well as the LED pin leads to hold the package in a secure mounting. The lens can be molded directly to the base or can be removable. The base can be formed to fit standard threaded sockets or bayonet sockets.

Abstract: A decorative light cover for an outdoor light source includes a substantially rigid skin with a shape that defines a void within an interior of the skin, an opening in a first portion of the skin, and an ornamental design on a second portion of the skin, wherein the opening is able to accept into the void a light source affixed to a structure, the skin is able to adhere to at least a portion of the light source, and the ornamental design is able to receive light from a light-radiating portion of the light source and allow the light to project through and away from the skin.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end, one of the first end and the second end having a threaded connection, a glass lens and a collar assembly connected to said lens, the collar assembly threadably connected to the housing. A luminaire lens mounting assembly, further may include a first lens connected to a housing, a belt connected to the housing, at least one arm extending from the belt, and, a second lens surrounding at least one of the housing and the first lens, the at least one arm extending through the second lens.

Abstract: A sectional LED lamp includes a base portion, a lamp portion, and a connecting unit. The base portion includes a base body having an LED driving unit provided therein. The lamp portion includes a lamp body detachably connected at an end to the base body, a lampshade fitted around the lamp body, and at least one LED chip arranged in the lampshade and electrically connected to the lamp body. The connecting unit is located between two adjacent ends of the base body and the lamp body for electrically connecting the LED driving unit to the LED chip and detachably connecting the base portion to the lamp portion. A space is maintained between the base portion and the lampshade, allowing heat generated by the LED chip to quickly dissipate via the space into surround environment.

Abstract: A light-emitting module is specified that comprises a light source, a carrier for said light source, and an optical element, wherein the optical element comprises dowel pins that engage in corresponding recesses in the carrier. The light-emitting module is particularly well suited for use in optical projection apparatuses and in motor vehicle projection lamps.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical element having an optical film, the optical element comprising a support frame having a shaft therein, the support frame being provided around a perimeter of the optical element and the optical film having slots on a periphery thereon, the periphery of the optical film being provided on the support frame. The invention further provides a pin provided in each of the slots and protruding into the support frame and slidable on the shaft by a controlled tensile force and a spring mechanism that is slidable on the shaft for providing the controlled tensile force to the optical film, wherein the optical film is an asymmetric diffuser.

Abstract: A lighting system comprises an exterior shell and an interior plate. An electrical source comprises a pair of wires. A light emitting diode provides the light source. The system is coupled to a recipient surface, such as a fence post. A circuit controller activates and deactivates the system.

Abstract: A male terminal cap and a female terminal cap are mounted on the two ends of a strip light shade to form an extensible strip light shade. Electrical contacts are formed in the terminal caps for electrical coupling when two light shades are connected through mechanical coupling of the terminal caps.

Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus and method include a plurality of mini-light surrounds, each surround formed from silicone. Each surround has a conical cavity configured to stretch when receiving a mini-light to removably retain the surround on the mini-light. Each surround has an outer three dimensional shape different than the mini-light.

Abstract: An electric lamp comprises a lamp base and an envelope having a common axis, a support member having a fixing gap around the common axis, and an elastic shade of substantially conical shape. The shade has a first end portion inserted in the fixing gap and a second end portion remote from the lamp base. The diameter of the first end portion taken perpendicularly to said axis is smaller than the diameter of the second end portion, and the elastic shade is made of heat resistant plastic foil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlight apparatus in which fastening of an occulter is independent from the fastening of a light source. To this end, the headlight apparatus includes an occulter with an occulting portion which is fitted in a reflector, the occulting portion being extended in length by a central portion which is terminated by a retaining foot held in a housing formed on an outer face of the reflector, at the level of an aperture formed in the body of the reflector, by mechanical pressure exerted between the walls of the housing and the retaining foot. Preferably, the retaining foot consists of a first tongue which is used as a locking key, and a second tongue which includes, in particular, a locking slot for receiving the locking key whereby to spread the retaining foot laterally.

Abstract: A method of converting an incandescent lighting product to a fluorescent lighting product is provided. Exemplary method steps include: providing an incandescent lighting product having a frame carrying at least one electrical lighting base, the at least one electrical lighting base removably receiving a removable incandescent bulb socket, the at least one electrical lighting base also capable of removably receiving a removable ballast for a fluorescent light bulb in place of the removable incandescent bulb socket, and the at least one base having an associated removable incandescent bulb socket; removing the at least one removable incandescent bulb socket from the at least one electrical lighting base; and coupling at least one ballast and at least one fluorescent light bulb to the at least one electrical lighting base carried by the frame in place of a removed incandescent bulb socket to permit the lighting product to be used as a fluorescent lighting product.

Abstract: A night light having a lamp socket for holding a lamp and a lamp shade around the lamp such that when the lamp shade is removed from the lamp socket, power to the lamp is automatically interrupted.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade structure which includes an upper fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging members, a lower fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging seats and two pairs of tubular members, and a plurality of resilient ribs each having a projection at an upper end thereof and two pins at a lower end thereof, the ribs being detachably connected between the engaging members of the upper fixing ring and the engaging seats of the lower fixing rings, a first curved rod mounted between a pair of the tubular members and having a first recess, a second curved rod mounted between another pair of the tubular members and having a second recess, and a retainer formed with two hooks adapted to be engaged with the recesses of the curved rods, one of the hooks having two protuberances for preventing the retainer from detaching from the second curved rod.

Abstract: A lamp is made up a reflector, a base and a cover connected along their circumferences defining an inner cavity enclosing an arc tube coaxially oriented within the cavity and mounted to the base. A shroud surrounds the arc tube and is cemented to the base. An anti-glare cap and a clamping element is arranged between an end region on the side of the cover and the anti-glare cap affixed to the shroud via a clamping element.

Abstract: A lamp cover or shade comprising a hollow pliant shell having an exterior surface in the form of a decorative shape and an interior surface having pliant ribs extending inwardly from the interior surface, or an integral interior cylinder which ribs or cylinder are of a size and shape as to frictionally or elastically engage the exterior of a light fixture lens, bulb cover or bulb. According to a preferred embodiment, the lamp cover is fabricated from an elastic, pliable and high temperature resistant polymeric material that permits its close contact with a low voltage or conventional light bulbs.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for single-base lamps is equipped with a power receiving plug which receives a supply of power by being fitted into a base socket of a power supply side, a main body which forms an integrated body with said power receiving plug, and a plurality of base sockets arranged on said main body on the opposite surface with said power receiving plug, wherein said base sockets are mounted at slopping angles which spread outward with respect to the axis of said power receiving plug.

Abstract: A removable incandescent light bulb socket having: (a) a housing having at least first and second ends and an axis, having at least one opening at the first end, and the housing made at least in part of a heat-resistant material resistant to a temperature of about 90° C.

Abstract: A light-directing assembly is coupled to a light-emitting lamp. The assembly includes an opaque light shield having a top wall with a first opening. The light shield further includes a side wall coupled to the top wall and defines a second opening at a bottom edge. A light-directing assembly also includes a resilient washer having a central aperture and an outer dimension smaller than an inner dimension of the side wall. The central aperture of the washer is coupled to and receives a portion of the light-emitting lamp through an interference fit. The first opening of the light shield receives a second portion of the light-emitting lamp. A top wall of the light shield is supported by the washer and surrounds the light-emitting lamp. Thus, light from the light-emitting lamp is directed from the light-emitting lamp only out of the light shield and through the second opening.

Abstract: The weather-resistant shelter for a lighting fixture is primarily designed for use in outdoor environments. The shelter comprises upper and lower hood segments attached to a backing plate. A horizontal gap between the hood segments allows cooling air to circulate around electrical components within the shelter while protecting the electrical components from moisture. A second embodiment comprises a backing plate sized and dimensioned to house certain electrical components. In an additional embodiment, the backing plate is divided into independent upper and lower halves for increased flexibility. The device may be specifically configured to accommodate a bulb of 60 watts or more.

Abstract: An image display unit 10 comprises a light source 14 and a light diffusing panel 18, over which is mounted an opposed pair or retaining sheets 20 with a volume 22 formed between each retaining sheet 20 and the panel 18 for receiving an image-bearing sheet 34. An elongate opening 26, 28 for providing access to the volume 22 formed in each face of the unit 10 is located spaced from the edges of the unit 10, so allowing a user to access the volumes 22 regardless of proximity of the edges of the unit 10 to other units, or to a wall or the like.

Abstract: A housing for a light source, the housing having: an outer shroud, the outer shroud including an outer surface, a front edge, and a hollow inner surface; and an inner shroud, the inner shroud including a front edge and a concentric bore within which the light source is affixed, the inner shroud fitting concentrically within the inner surface of the outer shroud and the front edge of the inner shroud being offset back from the front edge of the outer shroud; wherein the radius between the outer edge of the concentric bore and the outer edge of the inner shroud shades the front edge of the outer shroud from the light source.

Abstract: An image-casting flashlight has a housing adapted to hold a battery, a battery-powered LED light source mounted on the housing and directed forward along an axis, and a holder sleeve axially displaceable on the housing forward of and relative to the LED light source. An image carrier, e.g. a slide or a mask, is fixed in the holder sleeve and axially aligned with the light source. An end piece on the housing forward of the LED light source and of the image carrier holds a lens. Thus axial displacement of the holder sleeve moves the image carrier relative to the light source and to the lens.

Abstract: An electrical light assembly, adapter and method in which an internally threaded base member of an adapter is threaded to an externally threaded member of an electrical socket, and a plurality of angularly-spaced ribs extending from the base member are inserted through an opening in the shade to establish a force fit.

Abstract: A light modifier mounting assembly includes an outer frame which is rotatably connected to an interchangeable adapter ring. The adapter rings have different sizes of light openings. One of the adapter rings is mounted on the lighting fixture. A soft tent modifier includes a plurality of rods which define the shape of the tent. The ends of the rods are connected to the rotatable outer frame. The image maker may also rotate the light modifier during use without disassembly of the mounting assembly.

Abstract: There are three different embodiments of lamp assemblies according to this invention that can be exposed to forms of moisture and still be protected against a potentiality of short-circuiting. The first embodiment has the lamp shade oriented below a horizontal plane. The lamp shade is secured to a base with an o-ring mounted there between, and this secured connection-is covered by a base cap. The base cap and o-ring prevent water from entering the lamp shade at the connection with the base, and the orientation of the entire assembly below the horizontal plane prevents water from entering the open end of the lamp shade. The second embodiment has the lamp shade resting in a base cap and the socket and base of the electrical components are arranged in the fixture such that the top of the socket and base rise above the top edge of the base cap.

Abstract: A night lamp device includes a lamp socket having an outer surrounding wall to confine a bulb receiving cavity for receiving a lamp bulb, and upper and lower retaining members disposed on the outer surrounding wall. An electrical plug is mounted to and projects outwardly from the socket. A lamp shade includes a bottom end wall having an opening and a plurality of air inlets surrounding the opening, and is retained on the outer surrounding wall by a retained segment which is clamped between the retaining members. A shade surrounding wall extends from the bottom end wall, and has a plurality of ventilating holes so as to ventilate an accommodation chamber confined by the lamp shade.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared wall portion extending from a periphery of the mounting portion in a first direction away from the support member, and a partition plate disposed inside the flared wall portion in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to define a closed accommodating space and an open accommodating space on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is formed with a cord hole. A socket member is disposed in the open accommodating space for mounting a light bulb thereon. An insulated conductive cord member has a first end portion connected electrically to the socket member, and a second end portion that extends into the closed accommodating space via the cord hole in the partition plate.