Abstract: This invention relates to a connector, which is cylindrical and is made of plastic, for clipping a bulb holder of a light string and engaging within a lamp shield. A pair of elastic Y-type clippers are provided in the connector which can provide a secure connection with the bulb holder. A pair of connecting belts are also mounted and are able to be connected together to become a ring, that can be hung on a supporter and keeps the bulb holder with the bulb of the light string and the lamp shield firmly placed to display a great decoration.

Abstract: An attachment ring for clamping a globe having a flanged neck to a lighting fixture. The attachment ring comprises an encircling member which is configured as a "C" in an open condition. The encircling member is L-shaped in cross section, the bottom of the "L" providing a ledge on which the flange of the flanged neck of the globe will come to rest. An actuator constricts the C-shaped encircling member until it is closed, thereby attaining configuration of an "O" in a closed condition. When moving to the closed condition, the encircling member frictionally engages a tubular member of the lighting fixture from the outside of the lighting fixture. Simultaneously, the ledge moves under the flange of the globe, so that the globe is constrained against falling downwardly. The actuator is operated by a manual lever, and includes a locking feature maintaining engagement of the globe.

Abstract: A conversion kit for boat running lights for converting a running light into a lantern for illuminating a boat's deck includes a conversion base portion coupling with an existing socket of a boat's running light. A conversion adapter portion is provided having electrical contacts with the conversion adapter portion being receivable through the conversion base and into the existing socket of the running light such that the electrical contacts of the adapter portion operationally connect with the contacts of the existing socket. The adapter has an upper socket portion extending upwardly therefrom for receiving a light bulb therein.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a convertible shade which is supported relative to the light source to intercept light rays emitted by the light source in a selected direction or directions. The wall of the convertible shade has one or more wall inserts which can be selectively and easily secured to or detached from the convertible shade to alter the effect of the convertible shade on light rays from the light source which are directed at the location or locations of the wall insert(s) in the convertible shade without detaching the convertible shade from the shade supporting means. Preferably, the convertible shade is made of an opaque material while the insert(s) may be made of opaque, translucent or clear materials.

Abstract: A compact dimmable fluorescent lamp includes a dimming control ballast within a base which installs directly on an existing incandescent or other lighting fixture. The lamp mounts a fluorescent illumination element and includes an accessible dimmer control member connected to the dimming control ballast.In the preferred embodiment, a rotatable lamp globe both covers the fluorescent lamp and is coupled to the control element. The globe thus provides the dual functions of decoratively covering the fluorescent lamp tubes and serving as the dimmer control by rotating the globe to vary the amount of power that is supplied to the lamp. In other embodiments, a rotatable external annular ring extends substantially around the circumference of the lamp base and is connected to the dimming ballast control to serve as the dimmer control.

Abstract: An illuminated balloon includes a substantially gas-impermeable membrane capable of pressurized gas storage and a self-contained illuminating member fully positioned within the balloon. The membrane defines a gas storage region having an inner surface and an outer surface and a neck portion. The neck portion includes an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon. The illuminating member is self-contained and includes an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto. The illuminating member, including the power source, is completely within the gas storage region. The illuminating member can include a light emitting diode (LED) and circuitry to provide pulsating power to the LED.

Abstract: A pendent lamp structure includes a lamp housing, a top cap mounted on the top of the lamp housing, a threaded rod passing through the bottom of the lamp housing, a connecting bracket secured on the top end of the threaded rod, a bulb base secured on the connecting bracket, a plurality of bulbs mounted on the bulb base, a hanging rod having a bottom end passing through the connecting racket, a fixed head secured on the top end of the hanging rod and passing through the top cap, and a hanging ring secured on the fixed head and protruding outward from the top cap.

Abstract: A Christmas lamp structure that includes a decorative casing that allows light from a bulb to pass through. The casing will typically be shaped to resemble some type of fruit. A base of the bulb includes an annular stop to secure an engaging annulus of the casing in the base so that the casing does not fall out of the base.

Abstract: A street light, outdoor light or the like is mounted on a tubular pole or similar vertical holder and has a lamp socket and a bulb. A lampshade to be detachably connected to the lamp socket includes a plastic transparent bulb cover for surrounding the bulb at a given level. The bulb cover has a sharply offset zone with a cross-sectional enlargement at the given level, an upper end with a domelike bulge and a lower edge with one component of a bayonet mount for connection to the lamp socket. A sheet-metal shade ring disposed inside the bulb cover at the given level is nondisplaceably fixed in axial direction in the enlargement. A lamp canopy disposed above the bulb outside the bulb cover has a central opening through which the domelike bulge protrudes and beyond which the domelike bulge extends. A funnel-shaped metal heat shield body is disposed inside the domelike bulge and spaced apart from the bulb cover.

Abstract: A reflective shade for an electric table lamp includes a conventional frustrum shape but with removeable translucent plastic disks spanning the top opening for reflecting the light back down toward the table top and for transmitting colored light for creating an ambiance in the environment. The disks attached to the shade are supported on a cylindrical chimney and the lower disk may fit within the chimney to center the shade on the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative lighting system arranged in a bunched or clustered fashion. The system includes a lighting string having wired branches of various lengths, small light bulbs fixed to these branches, colored globes with the sleeve shaped openings and connecting members connecting the light bulbs inside of the globes. This decorative ornament includes a sleeve or cup for looping the lighting string therein and an elastic loop of material threaded and connected through and an opening in the sleeve from which the ornament can be hung.

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 ceiling fan housing includes a housing member having one or more openings. A disc is secured on the housing member and includes one or more lamp holders secured to the bottom for holding light bulb and for engaging the lamp holders into the housing member via the openings. A lamp shade is secured to the bottom portion of the housing member. The disc includes a circular bulge for forming an annular channel and for receiving electric wire. A sealing ring is engaged between the housing member and the lamp shade for forming as a shock absorbing member.

Abstract: An electric lighting device that uses a concave reflector to collect and concentrate the light emitted by a plurality of luminescent light sources. The cooperating relationship between the orientation of the light sources and contour of the reflector increases the parallelism of the light beams projected from the device so that they can combine to form a composite beam. The spatial relationship between the light sources and the inclusion of a light transmitting medium reduce overheating and increase the efficiency of the device.

Abstract: A decorative lamp assembly including a base, a lamp holder holding a lamp socket on the inside and a bulb in the lamp socket, a basket fastened between the lamp holder and the base by plugging to hold a lamp shade around the bulb, and a top cap covered on the lamp holder and fastened to the lamp socket by hooks to hold down an electrical wire.

Abstract: A lighting fixture with a socket base having a closed and cool running back which reduces the amount of heat transferred to the area behind the lamp socket base and allows lower temperature rated wires to be used in the installation of the lamp socket base. The lamp socket base has raised lugs on which the lamp socket rests. A gasket is placed around or between the lamp socket and the lamp socket base and another gasket is placed between the lamp socket base and the wall or ceiling box. The lamp socket base is constructed as one piece such as from a casting. All of these features help to reduce the amount of heat transferred from the lamp socket to the other side of the lamp socket base and also to the wires in the area behind the lamp socket base.

Abstract: An attachment configuration for securing a circular light fixture cover to a correspondingly configured light fixture base, includes an outwardly extending helical flange around the base of the cover and a mating helical channel within the light fixture base. Preferably, the flange and channel each form only a single pitch and extend around their respective components only 360 degrees, thereby allowing the fixture cover to be removed from or installed upon the fixture base with only a single turn. A stop may be provided in the assembly to prevent overtightening of the cover to the fixture base, and alignment markings may be provided to indicate the initial engagement point and fully engaged point of the cover relative to the base. The flange and mating channel may be provided on either of the components, and may be oriented inwardly or outwardly as desired, so long as the corresponding cover and fixture base have complementary and mating configurations.

Abstract: Illumination is provided by a transparent body having two separate chambers for containing different liquids which are mixed together when a guide tube is pressed to provide communication between the chambers and the body is shaken.

Abstract: A silhouette display and lighting clip arrangement is described for mounting conventional decorative string lights. A flexible open mesh sheet is included, with spaced interstices extending between a front and a back side of the sheet. A light clip base member and a transparent lens member having a bulb receiving recess are also included for attachment to the sheet. One of the members includes a fastener configured to releasably secure a decorative light bulb and socket with the light bulb received within the bulb receiving recess. The fastener is shaped to releasably join the light clip base member and transparent lens member on opposed sides of the open mesh sheet through the open mesh of the sheet with the transparent lens member projecting from the front side of the sheet. A process is also disclosed for producing the light display for use with conventional decorative string lights.

Abstract: An inflatable article includes a rounded wall that encloses a first space. An illuminating device is mounted inside the rounded wall and occupies a portion of the first space. The device includes a base bonded sealingly and integrally to the rounded wall. The base confines a second space hermetically sealed from a remaining portion of the first space, and has a part exposed from the rounded wall and an opening for access to the second space. A light emitting element is disposed interiorly of the opening. A power source has a negative electrode proximate to the opening and a positive electrode connected to a first terminal of the light emitting element. A conductive member extends axially and outwardly of the power source and is connected to a second terminal of the light emitting element. A conductive cap closes the opening and is movable between a conducting position and a non-conducting position.

Abstract: An improved decorative lamp structure, which has a shell socket with inner threads on the inner surface thereof so as to engage with a shell portion for decoration purpose; the other end of the shell socket has a cylindrical part, of which the outer surface is furnished with symmetrical vertical channels; between the vertical channel and the cylindrical hole, there is an even thickness and width so as to let at least one power wire pass through. A portion of the cylindrical surface without vertical channel is furnished with a round groove. The center of the cylindrical part has a cylindrical hole for receiving the socket housing, of which one end has a socket to be plugged with a decorative lamp. The socket housing extends into the center of the shell portion.

Abstract: A signal light column including a plurality of transparent light sections arranged one above another, and a plurality of inserts situated with one insert in a corresponding light section. The inserts each have a base plate, a socket mounted to the base plate for receiving a lamp, and at least one vertically arranged printed circuit board having at least one electrical strip conductor thereon connected to the base plate and the printed circuit board of the insert situated adjacent its corresponding insert. The light sections are joined together to form a unit as are the inserts. The unit formed of the inserts can be removed as a unit from the unit formed of the light sections.

Abstract: A capped electric lamp according to the invention comprises a lamp vessel (10) which is closed in a gastight manner and encloses a light source. The lamp vessel (10) is surrounded by a glass outer envelope (20) which is fastened at an end portion (21) to a housing (40) by means of a coupling member (30), which housing in addition supports a lamp cap (50). The coupling member (30) is made of metal, and the end portion (21) of the outer envelope (20) is fused to the coupling member (30). In the lamp according to the invention, the coupling member (30) is of a simple construction while nevertheless a blown outer envelope (20) can be used.

Abstract: A spherical illuminator (10, 40, 50, 60) having an upper diffuser (17, 47, 56, 62) with a concave surface, and having either an opposing reflector (18, 41) or an opposing lower diffuser (57, 63) with a concave surface. The two concave surfaces are placed so that their concavities form a substantially spherical viewing area into which the object under inspection is placed. The upper diffuser (10, 40, 50, 60) has a viewing aperture. It transmits light uniformly to the object from approximately two-pi steradians. The reflector (18, 41) or the lower diffuser (57, 63) provides light to the object in another two-pi steradians, resulting in nearly four-pi steradians of illumination.

Abstract: A decorative bulb contains a bulb casing, a bulblet, a bulblet socket, a casing socket and a cover. The male-threaded end of the bulb casing is screwed with the female threads of an outer sleeve of the casing socket. The bulblet is inserted into the bulblet socket which is inserted into the inner sleeve. A cover has a protruded post and two recess holes. The lower portion of the outer sleeve is covered by the cover.

Abstract: An inflatable ball includes a gas tight hollow body and an illuminating device. The device includes a mounting seat body having a base sealingly and integrally bonded to the wall of the hollow body and an inwardly extending light housing which confines a space hermetically sealed from the inflatable space of the body. The base has an opening for access to the space of the mounting seat body and the light housing. A cap is removably provided to close the opening of the base. The illuminating device is received in the space.

Abstract: A PL lamp holder including a holder shell coupled with a base, a holder mount detachably fastened to the holder shell by hooks to hold down a starter circuit and having a crossed slot and a fuse mounted on a partition plate in the crossed slot, a holder body detachably fastened to the holder mount through a swivel joint to hold a capacitor, which is electrically connected to the starter circuit when the holder body and the holder mount are firmly fastened together.

Abstract: A decorative light fixture cover is disclosed which is adapted to enclose existing shaded inground lights, lampposts and carriage lamps. The covers are constructed of hinged sections which open to permit them to be placed over and around the existing shaded light. When closed, the hinged sections form a collar around the light source mounting post.Means are also provided to secure the collar firmly to the mounting. Also disclosed is a means to lock the decorative shade to the post after installation.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp dissipates heat from the lamp tube to a vented air stream within a lamp globe and to ambient air outside of the lamp. The lamp apparatus includes a base that mounts and provides electric current to a fluorescent illumination tube, a vented lamp globe and a thermally conductive heat dissipater engaged with the illumination tube. The heat dissipater thermally conducts heat from the illumination tube and transfers the heat to an air current within the lamp globe. A mounting element mounts the lamp globe and the heat dissipater with the base.

Abstract: A computer-aided geographic system highlights a specified area of a map based on operator input. In a preferred embodiment, a voice recognition system receives the operator input in voice form and determines the area to be highlighted. In the preferred form, the map used is a globe, and computerized controls turn and tilt the globe in response to the voice command so that one or more spotlights inside the globe illuminate the area of interest. Information related to the geographic location selected may be retrieved and simultaneously displayed on a computer monitor, video screen, slide screen, and/or narrated by synthesized voice.

Abstract: A decorative lamp assembly includes a lamp holder which has a cylindrical seat with an elongated cylindrical wall in which an engaging unit is formed. A lamp is connected securely to the upper end of the cylindrical seat and has two electrical wires extending outwardly through the lower end of the cylindrical seat. A lamp-casing holder has a one-piece hollow body which includes an inner cylindrical wall that is sleeved tightly around the cylindrical seat, and an outer cylindrical wall that is concentric with the inner cylindrical wall to confine with the inner cylindrical wall an annular space for receiving tightly the annular neck portion of a lamp casing when the lamp casing is inserted into the lamp-casing holder. The top end of the inner cylinder wall of the lamp-casing holder has a projection member which engages the engaging unit of the lamp holder in order to prevent the disengagement of the lamp holder from the lamp-casing holder.

Abstract: A cover for attachment to a traffic light is provided including a transparent shell having an aerodynamically configured outer surface and a peripheral edge surrounding an interior of the cover, the peripheral edge including a seal thereabout to prevent moisture from entering the interior and accumulating on an inner surface of the cover when attached to the traffic light. Once attached, the cover provides an overall aerodynamic configuration to the combined traffic light and cover assembly while permitting visibility of the traffic signal lights through the transparent shell.

Abstract: An ultraviolet-reduced halogen lamp includes a base defining a central cavity, two apertures in communication with the central cavity and an annular groove, a halogen lamp bulb including two pins projecting therefrom, a lens including an annular edge and a mixture of aluminum oxide and silica coated on an internal surface of the lens. The lamp bulb is received in the central cavity while the pins are inserted through the apertures. The halogen lamp bulb is received in the lens while the annular edge is received in the annular groove.

Abstract: A decorative lamp assembly includes a lamp holder which has a substantially cylindrical seat with an upper end, a lower end and an elongated cylindrical wall extending from the upper end to the lower end. A lamp is connected securely to the upper end of the cylindrical seat and has two electrical wires extending outwardly through the cylindrical seat. A lamp casing has a bottom access opening. A lamp-casing holder has a one-piece hollow body which includes an inner cylindrical wall that is sleeved rightly around the cylindrical seat, and an outer cylindrical wall that is concentric with the inner cylindrical wall an annular groove for receiving tightly the annular neck portion of the lamp casing when the lamp casing covers the lamp.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect light fixture which requires no tools to install or remove after the initial installation. The disclosed light fixture enables a typical consumer to convert a traditional incandescent light fixture to a fluorescent light fixture and to maintain the light fixture after it is installed.

Abstract: A pole-mounted park light fixture is provided, The light fixture includes the utilization of a soft sleeve in the form of a unitary structure that can be directly mounted onto a pole situation in the ground, A light bulb is installed into the upper end of the soft sleeve, The soft sleeve has a pair of diverging attachment strips extending outward from the upper end thereof for fastening a lamp hood thereto, Electrical wires extend through recesses formed in opposing sides of a wall surface of an opening formed in an opening disposed in the lower end of the soft sleeve, The opening in the lower end of the soft sleeve is provided to receive the pole therein.

Abstract: A ceiling fan has a downrod assembly with an upper end adapted to be mounted to a ceiling and a lower end adapted to be mounted to a motor. A motor is mounted to the lower end of the downrod assembly. A set of fan blades is fastened to the motor. A substantially flat metal top has a central opening through which the downrod assembly extends. The metal top is fastened to a flange on the lower end of the downrod assembly. An annular cylindrical glass sidewall has an upper circumferential edge adapted to mate a circumferential portion of the metal top. A substantially flat glass bottom is integrally joined to a lower edge of the sidewall. The glass bottom has a central opening through which the fan blades of the ceiling fan extend. Elongate fasteners extend through holes in the metal top and through holes in the glass bottom and secure the integrally joined sidewall and bottom to the metal top wherein a translucent ceiling fan housing is formed.

Abstract: A lamp socket system for an illuminated decorative figure includes a lamp socket with an integral male electrical plug and a flange for mounting the socket in a hole in the decorative figure. The decorative figure is provided with a well surrounding a hole in which the socket is mounted. The well is large enough to accommodate the female end connector of an extension cord and may be provided with an oblong radially extending portion to accommodate an oblong female end connector. When the socket is installed in the hole in the figure and an extension cord is connected to the integral male plug on the socket, the electrical connection between the extension cord and the socket is sheltered by the well. The well protects the electrical connection from rain, snow, and other environmental elements. It also supports the weight of the female end connector of the extension cord so that the socket is not pulled out of the figure.

Abstract: An electric lighting assembly including; a protective holder formed on the top with two holes and at two opposite sides with depending lugs, said lugs having a hook portion at the lower end, a ring contact secured on the top of said protective holder, said ring contact being provided on the top with a tip contact and the outer peripheral wall with spiral threads, said tip contact and said spiral threads being electrically connected with the two holes of said protective holder, a conical member connected with the two holes of said protective holder and supported by the hook of said lugs, and a light bulb connected with said conical member, whereby the neon light can be conveniently used indoors.

Abstract: A luminaire capable of directing a high percentage of light source output in a downward direction includes a housing base, a light source mounted and electrically coupled to the housing base and a dome-shaped lens member made of light transmissive material disposed in surrounding relation to the light source. The lens member has a first region formed adjacent the housing base on which is disposed a first plurality of prismatic surfaces which both reflect and refract light in the downward direction. A second region is formed on the lens member adjacent the first region and includes a second plurality of prismatic surfaces which refract light output.

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: The invention provides a chandelier having rod-mounted glass ornaments. The ornaments have decorative patterns and rims constructed and arranged to mate in a face-to-face relationship when the ornaments are positioned upon the rod in the manner such that the decorative patterns are secured in predetermined alignment. The ornaments may be constructed so that identical ornaments mate with one another. Also, sets of mating glass ornaments are provided for providing multiple combinations of decorative arrangements.

Abstract: A lamp includes a bowl shaped reflector having an elongated aperture in its base for mounting a light source. A light source including a filament enclosed in a transparent envelope is mounted in the aperture such that when the light source is illuminated light is projected from the front of the reflector and also escapes through the aperture to the rear of the reflector. A lamp housing extending behind the reflector is transparent and includes a color filter material. Light projected from the front of the reflector provides light for illumination, while light escaping through the aperture in the reflector is transmitted through the color filter material and provides a safety signal.

Abstract: A compact and highly efficient warning light for producing high intensity light pulses which are radiated in accordance with a desired directional pattern includes a light source and a pair of reflectors disposed within a lens cover. The reflectors each include plural parabolic reflective surfaces distributed about an axis with the surfaces having a common focal point located on the axis. The two reflectors are coaxial and the common focal points of the surfaces thereof coincide.

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: Smooth lens and sealed housing assembly for signal light, characterized by its utility as a vehicular warming unit. A protruding fresnel lens overlaps a light housing, the latter bearing two peripheral, water tight and vapor-impermeable seals. An uppermost seal is fastener compressed between concentric projections of the lens and opposed portions of the housing; whereas, a lowermost seal is fastener compressed between an inter rim of the lens and the bottom of the housing, as well as a wall of the vehicle. This assembly presents fail-safe plural seals for the signal light against all inclement wind and weather.

Abstract: A glass globe for the purpose of preventing insects from blocking out the source of light in a portable lantern has two prearranged doors. The doors cover approximately 30 to 40% of the surface area of the globe and are made of a fire resistant material with a light reflective surface. The doors open back to back from the same hinge area and are biased by springs circumscribing their hinge rod assemblies. The doors, when open, prevent the wind from blowing out the lantern flame and yet permit bugs and insects to enter to the inside area of the glass globe whereby they become burned and liquidated. The doors are mounted within a fire proof frame and made of a polished metal material so as to give light reflection and reduce the light loss from the light source. The glass globe is made of various sizes to replace the various size globes in the conventional commercial portable lanterns. The doors are mounted on a hinge rod and biased by helical springs circumscribing the rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a transparent body, in particular a glass body for lighting purposes. This fastening device comprises an outer sleeve and a displaceable inner sleeve fitting therein. The outer sleeve contains circumferentially movable tongues with snap-in projections which can snap into depressions provided in a recess in the transparent body. Inner sleeve 2 serves to fix the tongues or snap-in projections in the depression.

Abstract: An improved personal rescue light attachable to a life vest or raft for use by an individual floating in a large body of water (salt or fresh) having increased visible range especially with fresh water usage. The device includes a water-activated battery and improved battery housing that increases the battery efficiency to produce more power for an incandescent lamp that provides a single source of light through a lens providing for a very narrow, intense beam of light, greatly increasing the overall candle power of the projected light beam.

Abstract: A compact and highly efficient warning light for producing high intensity light pulses which are radiated in accordance with a desired directional pattern includes a light source and at least a first reflector disposed within a lens cover. The reflector is coaxial with the lens cover, includes plural parabolic reflective surfaces arranged in a symmetrical pattern and having a common focal point located on the axis of the lens cover, and reflects light in directions which are generally transverse to the lens cover axis. The lens cover is provided with internal optics which redirects light emitted by the source which is not reflected, such redirected light also being radiated in directions generally transverse to the lens cover axis.