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

Abstract: A new night light comprises a night light as a permanent part of a face plate assembly that fits on a standard electrical box for a double socket or light switch. The face plate has assembled to it a small light bulb socket for a low wattage bulb, an on-off switch and a standard three prong socket in the preferred embodiments. The wiring for the components is all preassembled thereby permitting the new night light to be installed by connecting the ground and hot leads to the respective three wires extending into the standard electrical box. A suitable shade to diminish glare and direct light extends from the face plate, as does the on-off switch. In an alternative version, a diode replaces the switch to provide a dimmer but longer lasting constantly on night light, and, in a second alternative version, a light sensor replaces the switch to provide automatic on and off for the night light.

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a reflector and an arc lamp designed for illuminating a wide area with an even light distribution. The reflector has a cap that is generally parabolic in shape except perhaps at its top where it supports an arc lamp. The arc lamp is preferably a high intensity sodium or mercury vapor lamp with a vertical arc tube mounted so that the lowermost part of the arc tube is positioned to be even with the lowermost edge of the cap. The glass bulb housing the arc tube may extend below the lowermost edge. In an alternative embodiment, the lowermost edge of the cap has an extended portion and a short portion. In this embodiment, the lowermost part of the arc tube is even with the short portion.

Abstract: An overhead lamp includes a base, a support post assembly, a bowl-shaped lamp shade, and a lamp unit. The support post assembly has an upper end, and a lower end that is fixed on the base. The bowl-shaped lamp shade includes an annular opaque peripheral shade member that is attached to the upper end of the support post assembly and that has an inner periphery and an outer periphery, and a light-permeable central shade member. The central shade member has an outer periphery that is attached to the inner periphery of the peripheral shade member. The outer periphery of the peripheral shade member defines an upper end opening of the lamp shade. The lamp unit is disposed within the lamp shade, and can illuminate surroundings of the overhead lamp via the upper end opening and the central shade member of the shade upon activation.

Abstract: An adjustable lamp shade for use in association with a table lamp with a threaded upper bolt and a light source, the apparatus comprises a center support formed of a plurality of rods, a cross plate with a centrally positioned aperture being coupled to the center support; and a shade frame formed of a plurality of panels, each panel having an upper shaft including a plurality of clips, the shade frame being coupled to the rods of the center support center support by the clips, the clips allowing a user to swivel each panel of the shade frame independently of the other panels, in an operative orientation a user raising a single panel of the shade frame in order to direct light in a specific direction.

Abstract: An illuminated revolving lamp device having a rotating translucent member surrounding a source of light and bearing colored patterns thereon, and a second translucent member formed with grating portions of various transmissiveness, the second translucent member adjacent first translucent member such that when the display device is viewed from a fixed location, a changing display of colors and shapes is observed.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating side surfaces of objects or equipment including, for example, vehicles including boats, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse.

Abstract: A vehicle puddle light assembly is provided in an opening formed in a body panel of a vehicle. A socket including a housing and at least one contact coupled to the housing is disposed within the opening and coupled to the body panel adjacent the opening. A lamp is coupled to the contact within the housing. A lens is coupled to the socket outboard of the lamp. The lens has an opaque upper portion and a transmissive lower portion having a plurality of facets formed therein for projecting light from the assembly and a predominantly downward and outboard direction. The housing includes a reflective upper portion for directing radiation from the lamp toward the transmissive portion of the lens and a reflective lower portion for directing radiation from the lamp toward a reflective surface of the lens formed inboard of the opaque upper portion. The radiation is then redirected toward the reflective upper portion of the housing and then toward the transmissive portion of the lens.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade includes first and second complementing shell halves each having upper and lower ends, and joining ends which extend from two opposite ends of the upper ends to two opposite ends of the lower ends. Amounting piece, which is disposed within the upper ends of the first and second shell halves and which is connected to the upper end of the second shell half via a second rib, is removably connected to a first rib extending from the upper end of the first shell half. Interconnecting elements are disposed at two opposite ends of the upper and lower ends of first and second shell halves to interlock removably the first and second shell halves. For storage or packaging, the first shell half can be stacked on the second shell half to reduce the volume of the lampshade.

Abstract: A novel lampshade, a kit for assembling lampshades, and a novel method of manufacturing lampshades are disclosed. The lampshade is composed of a plurality of semi-rigid or rigid elongate slotted bars, cords linking all the bars and resilient panels snugly fitting between the bars. The bars are arranged in a truncated conical, cylindrical, or possibly in pyramidal configuration, or can have rectangular horizontal cross-section. The bars are secured in specific positions on each cord by using adhesives or mechanical means such as crimped tubes. Resilient panels, typically of trapezoidal or rectangular shape, are inserted into the slots in the bars and fit tightly between the bars. The panels may be made of synthetic paper such as YUPO™ or of thin plastic sheets.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes: a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body and a colorless transparent front lens; a light source disposed in the lamp chamber; and a printed sheet disposed inwardly of the front lens. The printed sheet includes a colorless transparent sheet main body of synthetic resin having a pattern consisting of a predetermined colored transparent layer printed on an internal surface of the front lens. The colored transparent layer and a convex three-dimensional colorless transparent layer are formed in a laminated fashion as a lower layer and an upper layer, respectively, on an external surface of the sheet main body. A plating-like printed layer and a light shielding layer are formed in a laminated fashion as a lower layer and an upper layer, respectively, on an internal surface of the sheet main body at a location matching the location of the convex three-dimensional colorless transparent layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a hollow elastomeric body in which are encased a means for receiving electrical power such as battery terminals, and at least one light-emitting means such as an LED. One or more parts of the hollow elastomeric body are translucent, and light from the light-emitting means is transmitted through the translucent parts of the body in use to produce an attractive diffuse lighting effect. The light emitting means are actuable by means of a latch switch embedded within the hollow elastomeric body. In use a user squeezes the exterior surface to latch the switch to cause the apparatus to light, and may then safely handle the apparatus.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a light source, a lamp shade arranged to transmit light from the light source, and a casing arranged to accommodate the lamp shade, the casing and lamp shade substantially surrounding the light source. Although arranged to appear opaque when the light source is not illuminated, the casing is arranged to at least partially transmit light upon illumination of the light source so as to reduce shadows that would otherwise be cast by the casing.

Abstract: A drape is maintained at a distance from, and out of contact with, an exterior surface of a lampshade of an electrical lamp. The drape is mounted on a support which, in turn, is mounted on the lampshade and/or the lamp. The support has extensions that extend beyond the exterior surface. The drape is suspended from the extensions. Different drapes create different appearances for the lamp.

Abstract: A compactible shade for use with various camping lamps or lanterns. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, multiple panels are interconnected to allow for a shade which can be reduced into a compacted arrangement. Further embodiments of the present invention include a handle notch for allowing a camping or lantern-style handle to be used while the compactible shade is installed on the lantern. Other embodiments allow for the shade to be constructed from a reflective material to direct the light from the lantern in a downward direction. A still further embodiment allows for the compactible shade to be constructed from translucent material for allowing diffused light to be emitted horizontally from the lantern while shielding a user's eyes from the harsh light emitted from the lantern.

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 vehicle lamp comprising: a light source; a lamp body having a front opening portion thereof; and a front lens disposed in a front opening portion of a lamp body having a light source therein, wherein said front lens is a compound lens made from a plurality of lens bodies which are integrally formed by making joint between sectionally hook-shaped side edge portions which are bent toward the back surface sides of said respective lens bodies so that said compound lens has a continuous surface, a joint surface between said side edge portions being configured so as to be inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to a lens surface line crossing a joint portion, said joint portion being constituted by an obtuse hook-shaped side edge portion in which said joint surface and said lens surface line form an obtuse angle therebetween, and an acute hook-shaped side edge portion in which said joint surface and said lens surface line form an acute angle therebetween, wherein an acute front edge portion of said acute h

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a reflector and an arc lamp designed for illuminating a wide area with an even light distribution. The reflector has a cap portion integrally joined to a visor portion. The cap portion is generally parabolic in shape except perhaps at its center. The visor flares outwardly at a low angle and is about three to six inches long, dropping approximately one-half inch so that it is no higher than the bottom of the arc tube of the lamp. The arc lamp is preferably a high intensity sodium or mercury vapor lamp with a vertical arc tube mounted so that about one-half inch of arc tube extends below the juncture of the visor and the cap.

Abstract: A post lamp insertible into a lawn or ground in a garden or backyard is provided. The post lamp includes a taper ended post having a radial slot of roughly W-shaped section in the top and receiving spaces in opposite outer periphery for disposing and receiving a pair wires therein. A receptacle engageable with the post and retained by a retaining ring includes a pair of ring and tip plates both of which have tip points at lower end piercing into the wires. A multistoried pileus shade covers on the lamp for providing pleasant air in a garden party. The disclosure is characterized in a vertical coupling of the receptacle with the post so as to obviate the wires to be displaced or twisted to cause an electric shock or poor conductivity.

Abstract: An automobile lamp comprising a light source, a shade covering the light source, a reflector having an aperture, an outer lens covering the aperture, and an inner lens arranged vertically between the shade and the outer lens, wherein the reflector has a central reflecting surface, which directs light emitted from the light source to the inner lens, a left reflecting surface, a right reflecting surface, and at least one non-reflecting surface which is at least one step between the central reflecting surface and the left or right reflecting surface, and the inner lens covers the central reflecting surface of the reflector. Light distribution patterns are formed by the inner lens, the left reflecting surface, and the right reflecting surface. Light distribution patterns of the automobile lamps are horizontally wide and have high uniformity of luminous flux density distribution.

Abstract: A first embodiment is an indoor lighting assembly which includes a base member supporting an upright tube long extension engaged into the base member with the extension terminating in an extension in a tube top assembly. The tube top assembly would further comprise a plurality of switches, and would support an upright, fluorescent tube light. There would further be provided a vented pedestal member supported by the tube top, and resting thereupon. The vented pedestal further defining a cone shaped support member with the top of the cone terminating for supporting a finial base and a finial cup thereupon. The tube long extension and tube top members further include a plurality of rechargeable batteries therein. The rechargeable batteries serving as a source of power to the fluorescent tube light, and operable via the switches positioned on the tube top.

Abstract: A device is provided to diffuse a beam of light, the device consisting of a plurality of truncated cells nested together along their respective sidewalls for collecting and diffusing the light rays as they extend along the plurality of cells having an expansive, tapered interior volume. The device diffuses the main light beam in a headlamp, for example, thereby substantially reducing the glare experienced by oncoming drivers and permitting high beams of the headlamp to be used in the presence of the oncoming drivers. The device of the present invention is retrofitable to existing headlamps. In another embodiment of the present invention, a concave lens is disposed in the headlamp assembly to diffuse the main light beam prior to it entering the truncated cells, while each one of the cells of the dispersion device is also provided with its own respective concave lens to augment the diffusing effect.

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: A liquid crystal projector having a light source device which comprises a first reflective mirror surrounding a light source; a second reflective mirror which is disposed before the first mirror in the light emission direction and has a convergent shape with respect to the light source; a lamp house surrounding the light source, the first and second mirrors, and having an opening for cooling the light source positioned behind the first mirror; a first lamp shade disposed behind the light source and the first mirror, and having an area of an appropriate transverse cross section of a phantom cone or pyramid which is defined by a series of phantom linear lines connecting the light source and the contour of the opening for cooling the light source; and a second lamp shade disposed outside a curved wall of the first mirror and before the light source.

Abstract: A lamp shade includes a pair of brackets each having a number of orifices, and a number of rods having two ends engaged with the orifices of the brackets for allowing the rods to be secured between the brackets. The orifices are intersected with each other for forming a slot and for engaging with the ends of one or more plates. The brackets each includes a number of cavities communicating with the orifices and each having a square cross section for engaging with the ends of a number of beams and for allowing the beams to be secured between the brackets.

Abstract: A beacon light assembly shield for shield from ground level the light emitted by tower mounted beacon lights for aircraft, the assembly comprising a plurality of spaced concentric frustraconically shaped elements having a centrally located aperture, the element being interconnected, and each element being spaced from an adjacent element such that a distance between a first horizontal plane coincidental with an inner peripheral edge and a second horizontal plane coincidental with an outer peripheral edge is no greater than 75% of a distance between first horizontal planes of adjacent elements. The assembly effectively eliminates light pollution from ground level while permitting visual access for aircraft.

Abstract: An all-round marine navigation light which generally limits the direction of light transmission to a selected angle above and a selected angle below a plane in which light transmission is to be generally directed. The navigation light generally includes a base defining a light limiting perimeter wall, a circumferential lens which allows light transmission in all directions of the selected plane, the lens being secured to the base, a cap defining a downwardly projecting light limiting perimeter wall, the cap being secured to the lens, and the upwardly and downwardly projecting perimeter walls blocking light transmission through lower and upper portions of the circumferential lens, respectively, to generally limit the direction of light transmission to a relatively narrow band generally within and/or adjacent to a selected plane.

Abstract: A combined optical diffuser and light concentrator uses a layer of optically transmissive material having a first surface to receive light at a range of angles of incidence and a second surface from which the light emerges at a range of angles of emergence, the second surface including a relief pattern featuring a multiplicity of minute projections, the shape and distribution of the projections resulting in diffused light at a range of angles of emergence narrower than the range of angles of incidence. The projections may be produced in accordance with various techniques, including the processing of a photoresist layer exposed to a random speckle pattern or microlithography, including e-beam/x-ray sources.

Abstract: An outer casing is mounted around a suspension rod and includes a number of sections each having a first teeth structure defined in a first side thereof and a second teeth structure defined in a second side thereof and having a curvature complimentary to that of the first teeth structure. The sections are assembled to form the outer casing due to engagements between the first teeth structures and the second teeth structures.

Abstract: A lamp with an adjustable shade for regulating the dispersion of a light beam, wherein there is mounted on to a wall fitting (1) a tube (2), the front edge of which forms a connecting piece (3) with a second tube (4), on to the free end of which is mounted a light source holder (5) and a light reflector (6), wherein the lamp has a shade (7, 10) and wherein the shade (7, 10) is movable in relation to the second tube (4), the light source holder (5) and the light reflector (6). The external shade part (7) is provided along one section with a longitudinal slot (8) where the shade (7, 10) can be moved along the length of the slot (8) in slidable engagement with the second tube (4). The shade (7, 10) consists of an external shade part (7) and an internal shade part (10), where the external shade part (7) has longer axial extension than the internal shade part (10), and where a slide block (13) constitutes a part and extension of an end wall (11) on the internal shade part (10).

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: A ceiling ornament system for a ceiling mounted light arrangement includes a flat parabolically shaped non-translucent sheet assembly fixedly or rotatably supported from the ceiling. The light arrangement is formed by an array of horizontally disposed lighting fixtures, each of which has a base depending directly from the bottom of the ceiling. The sheet assembly has holes, preferably arranged in a celestial pattern, which transmit light from the light arrangement through the sheet assembly.

Abstract: A portable light lamp having multiple brightness providing predominantly directed light projection. The portable light employs a light source and a light source housing, the light source housing having a directed light port disposed to project light from the light source therethrough in a selected direction at a first brightness and at least one filtered light port to project light from the light source therethrough in another direction at a second brightness which is diminished from the first brightness. One or more magnets are secured to the side of the light source housing to attach the portable light to magnetic material.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes one or more corner structures for connecting adjacent panels at their adjacent corners or edges at predetermined angles to each other. The corner structures include sockets of which at least one includes a single flange member for adhering support on one side of lighting fixture panels with the other sockets each including at least a single flange member for adhering support on one side of lighting fixture panels. Adjacent ones of the sockets are attached to each other at cantilevered ends or at the bases of the flange limbs, or at combinations thereof. The corner structure can be fabricated from sheet metal by cutting and stamping the corner structure according to a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A single or multi-tier lighting fixture includes intra-tier and inter-tier corner structures for connecting adjacent panels at their adjacent corners at predetermined angles to each other, within and across one or more horizontal tiers. The corner structures include sockets including flange members for straddling connection to opposite sides of the panels being connected. The adjacent ones of the sockets are attached to each other for connecting the adjacent panels in a single or multi-tier lighting fixture, and tiered structures include the corner structures which are adhesively connected to the panels in the lighting structure. The tiers of panels may be structurally supportable by rods and struts connecting tier support plates, or rings, and selected corner structures of the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A light emitting push button for operating purposes, for instance a number button on a telephone apparatus, includes a body which is double-molded from two different plastic materials, of which one material is light conductive and the other is opaque. Light from a light emitting device, such as a light emitting diode, striking the underside of the push button is conducted through the light conductive material and is emitted on the upper side of the button. A slot is formed between the light conductive material and the opaque material on the upper side of the button, such that light conducted through the light conductive material will be scattered uniformly and be visible from all directions.

Abstract: A light fixture of the present invention comprises a base, a top spaced above the base, a plurality of upright bars (channels) formed as parts separate from the top and the base and extending up from the base to the top of the light fixture for holding a series of panels of transparent sheet material, such as glass, to form an enclosure for a lamp, and fasteners for attaching upper and lower ends of each bar to the top and the base, respectively. Each of the bars is an extruded part of one-piece construction configured to have a spine, and a channel-forming structure projecting inwardly from the spine to form a pair of channels which extend lengthwise of the bar and which open laterally for receiving respective edges of two adjacent panels of said series of panels. The spine and the channel-forming structure of each bar are integrally formed as a one-piece extrusion.

Abstract: A projection headlamp for vehicles has a substantially elliptical reflector 14, a light source (bulb) located at the first focal point F1 of the reflector 14, a projection lens 16 disposed in front of the reflector 14, and a shade 20 located at a position near to the second focal point F2 and the focal point of the projection lens 16. The shade 20 partially intercepts light beams going from the reflector 14 toward the projection lens 16. The shade 20 is allowed to turn about the horizontal shaft 23 of the reflector 14 to adjust the beam distribution pattern. The shade 14 includes right and left shades 21 and 22, which are separated and horizontally extended when seen from the point substantially right under the optical axis L, and are allowed to independently turn about the horizontal shaft 23.

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 lamp shade including a plurality of light deflecting elements. The light deflecting elements are rotatably mounted so as to be independently rotated with respect to the frame and one another. In one embodiment the light deflecting elements are mounted end to end to allow vertical variation in light intensity and direction. In another embodiment the light deflecting elements are both horizontally and vertically disposed to increase versatility in both appearance and lighting effect. Thus, the lamp shade which advantageously allows the light to be directed in accordance with the particular area in which the light fixture is placed, both to shield the user's eyes and to direct light where it is most needed.

Abstract: A dome shaped decorative lighting fixture that is marketed in kit form with its individual components easily assembled and disassembled. The dome shaped decorative lighting fixture has been designed to be mounted in a ceiling either below a skylight and/or within a housing built into the ceiling. If used in a built-in housing, there would be light fixtures mounted therein which would illuminate the light transmissive panels of the lighting fixture. The panels are held securely in place solely by gravity with each panels H-channel member structure on its respective top and bottom edges interlocking with the adjacent light panels H-channel member structure.

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: A luminaire providing indirect light from a tubular lamp-fixture assembly (55) which is mounted on a wall (65) and covered by a shield (25) which reflects light (3,4,7) upwardly toward a spreader (15) which substantially spreads light (2-7) out from a square corner and broadly over a ceiling (75) mounted under. The spreader and the shield both have quarter-cylindrically-shaped middle portions (10,20) over most of their lengths. The spreader has quarter-trumpet-shaped end-portions (14,16). The shield has quarter-bowl-shaped end-portions (24,26). The combination of the shield and the spreader also disperses light (8,9) substantially away from the sides of the luminaire. Both the shield and the spreader are made light-weight, flexible, and durable. A bracket (83) supports the shield away from the wall (65) mounted over, allowing an accenting strip of light (1) to surround the sides and lower edge of the shield. An adjustable bracket assembly (33,43,130) permits the parallel alignment of the shield with the wall.

Abstract: The viewer is designed to look at a television screen located at the foot of a bed while lying back down on the bed and looking upward to the viewer. The latter comprises a pair of mutually-facing flat mirrors supported by a frame in spaced-apart relationship, the mirrors diverging downwardly. The frame is in the form of a casing opening downwardly, with a top wall provided with an opening surrounding the rim of a lamp shade, the frame being rotatably supported by the lamp shade. The base of the lamp is fixed to a stationary structure near the bed. The lamp is of the type in which the lamp shade can be adjustably positioned in space, so as to support the viewer in the proper position and at the proper angle with respect to the user and the television apparatus. The lamp can be used for reading or the like since the light bulb is exposed in the space between the two mirrors.

Abstract: A decorative light shade assembly comprising first and second releasably engageable shade sections injection molded from a polymeric material. At least one of the shade sections further comprises means for receiving a decorative bulb and socket assembly and means for frictionally engaging the electrical conductor connected to the decorative bulb and socket assembly for suspending the decorative light shade from the decorative light string. The use of molded apertures for directing light outwardly from the subject decorative light shade is also disclosed.

Abstract: A holographic decorative lamp includes a holographic film pre-recorded with many interference patterns of a torch formed on a shade of the lamp, whereby upon an illumination of the lamp, plural three-dimensional to superimposed images of the torch can be observed through the holographic film for decorative purpose and the lamp itself may also provide illuminating effect.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glass desk lamp having a lamp, a support and a base, the lamp including a plurality of rings and glass discs joined together by screws so as to form a transparent hood, two caps disposed on two ends of the transparent hood for receiving a bulb and a fixing stand. The support is a C-shaped member having an L-shaped connector at both of its ends for fixing the bulb, the base plates and glass discs and three connecting rods. The base plate has three notches formed for the passage of therethrogh of the connecting rods which are separated by with a distance therebetween, both ends of the connecting rods being provided with threads for engaging with bolts or nuts. The support extends between the upper connecting rods and the lower connecting rod and is disposed between the base plates to engage with nuts, thereby forcing the base plates to clamp the support tightly.

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.

Abstract: A light fixture of the present invention comprises a base, a top spaced above the base, a plurality of upright bars (channels) formed as parts separate from the top and the base and extending up from the base to the top of the light fixture for holding a series of panels of transparent sheet material, such as glass, to form an enclosure for a lamp, and fasteners for attaching upper and lower ends of each bar to the top and the base, respectively. Each of the bars is an extruded part of one-piece construction configured to have a spine, and a channel-forming structure projecting inwardly from the spine to form a pair of channels which extend lengthwise of the bar and which open laterally for receiving respective edges of two adjacent panels of said series of panels. The spine and the channel-forming structure of each bar are integrally formed as a one-piece extrusion.