Abstract: The light fixture of the invention comprises a housing defining an interior space with an open end and a socket for supporting a lamp bulb to shine a beam out of the open end. A lens fits over the open end and closes the housing and the lens retaining ring engages the lens and secures the lens to the housing to seal the interior space. A plurality of drainage ducts are formed in the lens retaining ring and communicate with an outer face surface of the lens to receive and drain water away from the lens and prevent water accumulation and obstruction of the beam. A flange on the retaining ring cooperates with the housing to form a groove surrounding the open end which receives a glare shield ridge for securement of the glare shield without additional fasteners. Unique compression disks limiting sealing structure seal the open end of the housing as well as the housing interface with an adjustable arm.

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle has a pot-shaped housing (1) which is closed at its front side by a light-transmissive shield (2). A reflector (4, 13) is mounted in an interior space formed by the light-transmissive shield and the housing. An opaque shield (5) covers at least a partial area between the light-transmissive shield and the reflector and at least a portion thereof is formed of an outer sidewall portion (6) of the reflector-receiving housing which is inwardly-drawn to extend toward an interior of the headlight.

Abstract: A decorative exterior lighting system including an elongated housing with a generally L-shaped upper section hingably coupled to a generally L-shaped lower section and with the lower section positionable away from the upper section to place the housing in an opened orientation and further positionable in facing contact with the upper section to place the housing in a closed orientation; and an electrical lighting circuit coupled to the upper section of the housing and further including a plurality of electrically conductive light sockets, a plurality of lights with each light secured within a separate light socket, a female electrical plug coupled to the upper section of the housing, a male electrical plug coupled to the upper section of the housing at a location remote from the female electrical plug, and a plurality of electrically conductive wires interconnecting the plugs and light sockets and with the lights providing illumination when the lighting circuit is electrically energized and the housing is pla

Abstract: Described is an adjustable flood light fixture suitable for outdoor use which can adjustably cut-off unwanted glare through the use of a truncated cone shroud which can be rotated 360.degree..

Abstract: The present invention discloses a decorative fiber optic lamp including an enclosed base attached to a lamp shade. A motor has a rod connected to a special effects wheel located directly above a light source. The motor is connected to a transformer which is in turn connected to a power source for operating the motor to thereby rotate the wheel. An elongated fiber plug is located immediately above the light source and extends within the lamp shade. Light transmitters are bundled or joined within the fiber plug and extend from the center of the fiber plug through the top end of the fiber plug and at that point, expand outward or fan out in all directions into the lamp shade. Also, the fiber strands extend downward, thereby forming a tree-like appearance. Light is illuminated from the light source and modified as it travels through the special effects wheel and into the bottom of the fiber plug. As a result, special effects are generated within the lamp shade, thereby creating a decorative lamp.

Abstract: The socket/tab supported light fixture preferably incorporates a fluorescent lamp within an elongated housing that has projecting blades to be received in an electrical wall socket. The housing incorporates a tab extending to overlie the face plate screw of the wall socket, the tab including an opening to receive the face plate screw thereby to attach the light fixture to the wall socket. The light fixture also preferably includes an elongated pivoting shade that may be moved to adjust the illumination level provided by the light fixture to at least a portion of the illuminated area.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle includes a housing, an inner lens molded of a transparent colored material that is fitted to an opening portion of the housing; and an outer lens molded of a transparent colorless material; and a left-hand inner wall surface of the housing is dimensioned to have a length different from that of a right-hand inner wall surface of the housing. To prevent the presence of a colorless part of the inner wall surface from appearing to have a longer length, the foregoing colorless part of the inner wall surface is covered with an extension portion of the inner lens which comes in close contact with the inner wall surface. To improve the appearance of the lighting device, all surfaces associated with the inner lens, such as a part of the inner wall surface having a greater dimension a lower inner wall surface; and an upper inner wall surface are coated with the surface material that corresponds with a material coated on the extension portion of the inner lens.

Abstract: An asymmetric luminaire for illuminating large outdoor areas, such as an athletic field, wherein glare and light spillage is minimized and controlled. The luminaire includes a reflecting surface of a generally parabolic configuration, and an arc light source is located within the luminaire, the length of the light source being disposed at approximately 45.degree. with respect to the parabolic axis. A visor is used at the peripheral rim of the luminaire to control vertical and lateral light spillage, and the visor includes light source shields to prevent vertical spillage from the upper region of the luminaire. The luminaire reflecting surface includes a plurality of elliptical light reflecting ridges for restricting the near light beam height, and the upper portion of the reflecting surface can include substantially conical concentric light reflecting flute surfaces for accurately directing the light to target locations remote from the luminaire.

Abstract: A front section of a motor vehicle includes a fog light system with indirect lighting. The indirect lighting improves an operator's vision in fog and is obtained by projecting the beams of light of the front fog lights so that they are oriented in such a way as to leave a zone or corridor not directly lit immediately ahead of the motor vehicle. A projection of light beams solely outwardly or upwardly at an angle of 45, 60 or 90 degrees with respect to an axis extending in the direction of travel and through the projecting fog light is preferred. The fog light can be positioned such that the body or roof portion of a vehicle itself acts to prevent any inwardly directing light. A rectangular shield mounted on the vehicle roof with the lower portion axially extending further than the upper portion can be relied upon to block downwardly directed light.

Abstract: An elongate housing structure having a base plate, a first planar cover plate, and a second V-shaped cover plate hingedly mounted to the first planar cover plate is provided to selectively provide viewing of Christmas tree sockets and bulbs contained within the housing structure for permanent mounting relative to an exterior surface of a dwelling.

Abstract: A device for directing a beam of light from a light source to a predetermined view range. The device is particularly suitable for installation inside the visor of a traffic signal, although other applications will be apparent. Two or more baffles are selectively positioned within a hollow housing. The baffles are uniformly formed and each has a plurality of apertures. The baffles are thin plates and are aligned so that each set of corresponding apertures creates a tunnel for a portion of a beam of light from the light source. Due to the thinness of the baffles, the "tunnels" have no walls and no substantial surface area to deflect light rays outside the selected view range. This provides a sharp on-off effect at the periphery of the view range. Yet, a "full ball" effect is provided within the view range.

Abstract: An outdoor light fixture that has a cover with a clear pane and an inner refracting lens adapted to refract light emitted from a light source and to fit over the light source.

Abstract: A front section of a motor vehicle includes a fog light system with indirect lighting. The indirect lighting improves an operator's vision in fog and is obtained by projecting the beams of light of the front fog lights so that they are oriented in such a way as to leave a zone not directly lit immediately ahead of the motor vehicle. A projection of light beams solely outwardly at an angle of 45.degree., 60 .degree. or 90.degree. with respect to an axis extending in the direction of travel and through the projecting fog light is preferred. The fog light can be positioned such that the body of a vehicle itself acts to prevent any inwardly directing light. Alternatively, a tubular shield with the inside portion axially extending further than the outside portion can be relied upon to block inwardly directed light.

Abstract: An improved undershelf elongated task light fixture. The fixture includes an elongated housing means having a top, a front wall depending from the top, and a back wall depending from the top and spaced rearwardly of the front wall. A tubular lamp is positioned in the housing between the front wall and the back wall. An elongated shield having a rearwardly facing, downwardly and rearwardly inclined reflector element is mounted on the housing. The shield lies beneath, and extends forwardly of, the tubular lamp. The housing and shield define an elongated opening adjacent the base of the housing between the front wall and the tubular lamp. A light diffuser, such as a batwing diffuser, covers the opening. The elongated shield substantially blocks direct radiation from the tubular lamp from impinging on the light diffuser, hence prevents veiling reflections almost entirely.

Abstract: A rear-deck stoplight for automotive use is designed such that light emitted therefrom and reflected from the interior and exterior surfaces of the rear window passes beneath the rearview mirror of the vehicle so as to not hinder the driver's vision while braking. The light is separated from the rear window by a gap. A lens covering the lamp is generally angled with respect to the rear window, and a shade at least partially bounds said lens. The gap size, the lens angle and particularly the shade height are selected so as to limit reflected light to a region below the height of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: A shade 17 surrounding the lens 20 of a centered "high mount" vehicle stoplight has an extension 17aat its upper end which blocks light diffused/dispersed by the lens and reflected inwardly by the rear window 1 to prevent such light from reaching the driver's eyes via the rearview mirror. The extension is sufficiently long to block light running substantially parallel to the lens and striking the window at a maximum angle .THETA., whereby it will inherently also block the remaining light striking the window at a smaller angle.

Abstract: Luminaires, floodlights and spotlights having a light shield comprised of a flexible material are disclosed. The flexible light shield has a slit in its majority and presents a low wind loading factor when used for a high mast luminaire that is subjected to wind speeds from 60 to 100 miles per hour typically experienced in storms or hurricanes. The flexible light shield is readily adapted to meet the light distribution needs of various other lighting units.

Abstract: A diffuser for an arc discharge lamp having a sealed envelope of light-transmitting vitreous material including at least two longitudinally extending leg members spaced a predetermined distance thereapart and joined together by a transversely extending envelope portion. The diffuser is formed for disposal adjacent the leg members in a predetermined alignment to provide an appearance of a substantially uniform light output from the entirety of the envelope during operation of the lamp. Preferably, the diffuser includes a longitudinally bifurcated member having two leg sections joined together by an intermediate section and can easily be attached to the arc discharge lamp and subsequently removed therefrom upon failure of the lamp.

Abstract: An illuminating reflector is composed of a stick which is adapted to be detachably inserted into a stick holding aperture formed in an illuminator, an actuating runner which pivotally connects a plurality of dome ribs and is slidably inserted onto the stick, a reflection sheet which is put on the ribs and cause diffusingly reflection of light, a fixed collar secured at the top portion of the stick, and struts which are pivoted at their opposite ends respectively to the fixed collar and to the midway of the ribs. Therefore, the reflector can be opened by displacing the runner toward the fixed collar to flare the reflection sheet in a shape of a box, while when removing the runner counterwardly, the reflector can be folded into a compact form.

Abstract: A diffusion device for a flash gun is provided in the form of a translucent box-like structure which fits on the end of a commercial flash gun. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, opaque shields are provided for the front and back of the diffusion device which can be selectively added or removed to produce special effects. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a slot is provided in the top of the diffusion device for retaining a reflector.

Abstract: A multi-section multi-purpose hand light incorporates a shade casing, a head cover, a refraction hood, red filter lens and a body comprised of a number of cylindrical sections. The red filter lens can be releasably fastened to the retractable refraction hood. The light being emitted thereby will be a focused red light beam surrounded by an aureole of white light. This hand light may serve as a striking signal for help where needed to facilitate search and rescue efforts by a tracing team. The intensity of illumination can be increased by an increased number of the cylindrical sections. Spare bulbs or replacement parts can be stored in the bottom section of the body. The hand light also serves as a regular hand light by removing the red filter lens from the hood and coupling it to the bottom section of the hand light.

Abstract: An automobile dome light accessory adapted to slide under the outer edge thereof and extend downwardly therefrom and around the dome light a sufficient distance that the light can be left on for use of a front or back seat passenger without adversely affecting the driver's vision during night driving. The accessory of this invention is a removable accessory that can be transfered between vehicles.

Abstract: The invention discloses an auxiliary head lamp device for a car equipped with a cover which is optionally fitted to a car and is lit during driving in fog or the like. The cover of this device can be opened when a solenoid of a cover driving mechanism is energized by operating a switch disposed inside the room of the car. The solenoid releases engagement of a stopper that restricts the cover urged in the opening direction. The switch may be used also as a switch for a light source bulb. After the solenoid is energized and the opening operation of the cover starts, a current to the solenoid is automatically cut off so that over-heat or burn-out of the solenoid that would occur if the current is continuously applied thereto can be prevented.

Abstract: This invention discloses an auxiliary head lamp device for a car equipped with a cover, which head lamp is optionally fitted to a car, is lit when driving in fog and is equipped with a cover that can be opened by remote switching operation. The cover of this head lamp device is opened when a solenoid of a cover driving mechanism is energized by operating a switch disposed inside the room of the car. The solenoid may have a function of releasing the cover from a stopper which restricts the cover from moving in its opening direction. The switch may be used also as a switch for the bulb of the auxiliary head lamp. An electric circuit including two thermostat switches for preventing over-heat of the solenoid is preferably employed. The solenoid may be in deenergized state while keeping the bulb lit. A device equipped with a rotary solenoid for directly opening and closing the cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stick-on fog light lens, comprising a flexible sheet of amber colored transparent vinyl having a peripheral configuration cut to match that of the headlight of an automobile on which it is to be used, and a method of affixing to the headlight by moistening one side of the flexible vinyl sheet with water, placing the moistened side against the glass lens of the headlight, and pressing out excess moisture and air thereby leaving the flexible sheet fog light lens operably affixed to the headlight.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal, which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly of the invention includes a frame, and a grating mounted in the frame. The grating is formed of a plurality of zig-zag strips and straight strips interposed between one another, and adhesively attached to one another, so as to provide a solid grating which is locked into the frame, and which cannot be pried out of the frame by vandals.

Abstract: An improved optical system for the light point on an illuminated signal or display device having one or more light points. The system comprises one or more light deflectors optically coupled with the light source of the light point and focussing the light passing through the effective aperture of the deflectors towards a focal point or line, respectively, and one or more light shields arranged in the light path and provided with an aperture in the focal point or line whereas a plurality of the deflectors with the corresponding light shields may be arranged in the rows and columns of a display board. The mantle of the light shield frames a hollow in a manner that its mouth is facing the light deflectors and the mantle is under a bevel narrowing towards the aperture of the light shield and the mantle is arranged parallel to and encircling rays departing from the periphery of the effective aperture of the light deflectors and converging into the focal point or line.

Abstract: A trouble lamp is constructed to provide a sliding movement between a light bulb and a reflector shield with slip friction fit between parts such that they may be manually positioned to provide the quality and amount of light desired by the operator.

Abstract: A table, wall, ceiling or desk lamp is provided with a translucent plastic shade having a top reflector at its upper end and bonded at its lower end to the outer periphery of a prismatic diffuser whereby the shade, top reflector and diffuser may be removed as a unit.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal, which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly includes a frame, and an "egg-crate" grating mounted in the frame, the grating being composed of a multiplicity of intersecting webs which provide a plurality of rectangular openings. The invention, the grating is locked in the frame to prevent vandalism by plastic strips which receive the ends of the webs, and which are secured to the frame.

Abstract: A lighting unit for a glide path lighting system comprises a light source, a lens, and a colored interference filter part way across the light path between the light source and the lens, arranged so as to produce a light beam having a white part, a colored part and a transition region. The filter is inclined at an angle of approximately 6.degree. to a plane normal to the optical axis of the unit.

Abstract: A protective shield for ultraviolet emiting fluorescent tubes including a pair of end caps through which electrical contacts extend. The shield is formed of a flexible plastic material which is transmissive to electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet spectrum and comprises a sleeve of a flexible film having a pair of open ends. Each of the ends includes an opposed pair of flaps including at least one opening therein. The sleeve is adapted to receive the fluorescent tube therein with the flaps at each end being folded over each other to overlap and cover an associated end cap of the fluorescent tube, and with the contacts of the tube extending through the openings in said flaps.

Abstract: An improved glare control system for use on a vehicle for reducing headlight glare from oncoming vehicles, the system being of the type wherein the headlights are rapidly switched between light emissive and non-emissive states and the operator views the roadway through a visor operating in synchronism with the headlights and being switchable between light transmissive and opaque states, and wherein the improvement includes means for measuring the glare intensity of the oncoming path and providing a proportional glare level signal and means responsive to the signal for varying the transmissive-to-opaque interval ratio of the visor cycle so that at least between upper and lower glare intensity limits the apparent density of the visor increases with increasing glare intensity and decreases with decreasing glare intensity.

Abstract: The shield for navigation lights includes a generally horizontal shade panel and downwardly extending side panels. The side panels are adjustably clamped to the mast of the navigation light so that the shade panel casts a controlled shadow over the boat and its occupants without violating mandated visibility criteria.

Abstract: A lamp reflector comprises a dished body having a reflective coating on an inner surface thereof, the dished body being formed of a cured, low profile polyester moulding composition containing glass fibre and a compatible, internal mould release agent in the form of a fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A lamp reflector comprises a dished body having a reflective coating on an inner surface thereof. The dished body is formed of a cured, low profile polyester moulding composition containing glass fiber and a compatible, internal lubricant chemically bonded to a filler.

Abstract: A lamp-shade for tubular lamps of outer diameter d, comprising two longitudinally extending, in cross sections evenly concavely curved, light reflecting side shade-faces facing each other and arranged on each side of a middle plane containing the axis of the lamp. The shade further comprising a number of light reflecting cross plates extending between the two side shade-faces evenly spaced along the length of the shade. The distance between the lamp and a plane through the lower edges of the side shade-faces being between 1.7 d and 3 d. Each side shade-face being evenly curved from an uppermost portion situated at a level higher than that of the upper side of the lamp and having a minimum distance from said middle plane not exceeding 0.6 d to the lower edge and is near the latter touching a plane parallel to the middel plane in a distance therefrom of between 1.3 d and 3 d. The lower border zone of each side shade-face having a height of between 0.2 d and 0.

Abstract: An illumating device for a photograph enlarging or copying apparatus has a pair of lighting compartments having different characteristics movably connected to each other and mounted to slide back and forth across the optical axis. The light compartment better adapted to the particular format to be copied is positioned in line with the optical axis. A diffusing lens is insertable in the light emergence side of the lighting compartment being utilized, and the diffusing lens may be movably mounted so as to position different areas in the path of light emerging from the compartment.