Abstract: A sports lighting fixture having improved light delivery characteristics includes an elongated bare arc tube, high intensity discharge lamp disposed near the apex of a parabolically shaped reflector member. The reflector is constructed of a non-metallic material and by the orientation and positioning of the lamp within the reflector, an essentially oval shaped light pattern is generated. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the open end of the reflector. When projected onto the playing surface of a sports field, the oval shaped light pattern translates to an essentially circular shaped pattern which allows for a more uniform and efficient overlapping of the multiple light outputs at the playing field level. Louvers can be disposed within the reflector to further redirect any high angle light output into a lower angle which is more useful at the playing surface level.

Abstract: A lamp unit is provided with a projecting portion on the inner wall of the lamphouse in the vicinity of the arc portion. The lamphouse is ventilated by the van provided at one end of the lamphouse and the vent provided at the other end. The inner diameter of the lamphouse at the arc portion provided with the projecting portion is smaller than that of both end portions, so that the flow velocity of the air passing through the lamphouse is higher in the vicinity of the arc portion, which produces a heat of a high temperature. Even if the lamp is horizontally installed, which lowers the heat dissipation efficiency, since the lamp is adequately air-cooled, an extreme temperature rise is prevented. The lamphouse is removeably mounted, and the lamp is mounted in a cartridge. The cartridge may be inserted into the lamphouse for replacement of the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector that is tamper resistant, yet does not require the use of tools. In one embodiment, a bezel retainer is designed to snap and lock into a lamp housing assembly by using tabs on the bezel retainer that lock into slots molded into the housing. The bezel retainer is maintained in position by a wave spring washer mounted in the housing. Tabs on the wave spring sit in detents on the end of the bezel retainer. The bezel is attached to the end of the bezel retainer and is allowed to rotate freely.

Abstract: A showcase light lens retainer system consisting of a pair of identical retainers each for pivotal mounting to a showcase or display light housing, adjacent to an opening into said housing that is covered by a thin flat transparent or translucent lens. The individual retainers each include a side portion for pivoting over a lens end that is stepped upwardly at a side wall, above a pivotal connection of the receptacle to the housing, a distance that is approximately the same or slightly greater that the lens thickness and includes a tab that projects outwardly from the top edge of the side portion that is stepped downwardly at right angle a tab wall from the side portion to provide a wall for engaging a top or bottom lens edge, the respective stepped side portion wall to engage the lens end and the tab wall to engage the lens top or bottom edge, adjacent to the lens end, each retainer maintaining a lens end in covering arrangement over the housing opening.

Abstract: Lighting trim attaches to lamp housing by mating one or more trim attachment regions with respective housing attachment regions. Each trim attachment region includes a finger thereon. The finger ends in a downwardly curved lip. Each housing attachment region includes a slot and a detent sector adjacent to and in communication with the slot. The trim's finger and the housing's slot are dimensioned so that the finger can pass through the housing slot when they are aligned with each other. The finger's lip becomes seated into the housing detent sector upon subsequent rotation of the trim with respect to the housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mounted emergency light fixture. The light fixture has a mount assembly and a front cover with a break plate which bends a light stick inserted into the fixture when the cover is pivoted from a closed position to an open position. The mount assembly has a restraining plate and a back side which maintain the light stick within the mount when the cover is pivoted to the open position. Hence, after the cover is opened the light sticks are illuminated and are held in the mount or may be removed to provide emergency lighting.

Abstract: A light fixture capable of being mounted on a downwardly-facing surface for illuminating a working surface therebelow includes a backing plate and a cover having a bottom wall and side walls defining an interior space. The cover releasably attaches to the backing plate so that the side walls of the cover extend down from the backing plate and the bottom wall of the cover is spaced below the backing plate. At least one opening is provided in the bottom wall of the cover, and at least one lamp assembly is mounted on the cover adjacent the opening in its bottom wall. The assembly includes a halogen lamp for emitting light in a generally downward direction onto the working surface when the cover is attached to the backing plate. A switch mounted on the cover varies the intensity of light emitted. The switch includes an actuator mounted on the cover and accessible from the exterior of the cover, and circuitry in the interior space of the cover for electrically connecting the actuator and lamp to a power source.

Abstract: A lighting ornament has a first and a second shell arranged to mesh with each other. One of the shells has a raised portion to form a compartment adapted to receive a string of lights when the shells are meshed. Packing material is arranged on the edge portions of one of the shells so that the chamber is hermetically sealed and fastened by the packing material when the shells are meshed.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing and a lamp support assembly that is normally retained in but removable from the housing. The lamp support assembly includes coaxial inner and outer sleeves, and a lamp socket mounted on one of the sleeves. The inner sleeve is movable relative to the outer sleeve between a braced position in which the lamp support assembly is retained in the housing, and a released position in which the lamp support assembly is released for removal from the housing. A lamp is received in the socket, and the inner sleeve is biased toward the braced position when the lamp support assembly is positioned in the housing so that the lamp support assembly is retained in the housing.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for an examination light has a housing and reflector with a cover that assembles into the housing. The cover has four groups of three lugs each which upon rotation of approximately forty-five degrees engage in corresponding recesses in the housing. The recesses have a ramp latch at the entrance and a stop at the exit so that the lugs can be resiliently introduced into the recesses. Once in place the lugs are locked therein and prevent unauthorized disassembly. The inherent resilience of the plastic molded housing and cover allow the necessary camming action of the ramp latch without destroying either part. Once assembled, the ramp latch and stop prevent further rotation and removal of the cover from the housing except by use of special tools. The top of the housing is provided with a hinged cap that allows a lamp and socket to be displaced from within the interior of the otherwise sealed and locked assembly.

Abstract: A rear illuminated fascia apparatus for mounting on a surface is disclosed. The apparatus has a support structure comprising support brackets, top and bottom edge frame members, and corner members which tension and hold in place a flexible, translucent sheet material. Metal halide lights are used to illuminate the sheet material. A light dispersion member is positioned between the lights and the sheet material to uniformly distribute and disperse the light through the sheet material. Access members in the apparatus and access openings in the light dispersion member allow convenient changes of the lights.

Abstract: An orientable passenger reading light is provided for vehicles having a two-part removable bezel arrangement. The lower part of the bezel is freely rotatable to disguise the method of relamping by requiring correct manipulation of the upper bezel part to allow release and removal of the bezel arrangement. A continuously adjustable ball and socket arrangement permits varying the orientation of the light over a wide range such as a 25 degree spherical zone. A simplified locking mechanism may be engaged in any position without tools, to prevent adjustment by passengers. When the locking mechanism is disengaged, enough friction is provided to maintain the orientation despite environment vibration.

Abstract: A light fixture including a housing having a longitudinal axis, an open axial end, and a lens door assembly pivotally connected to the housing and permitting the lens door assembly to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch mechanism secures the lens door assembly in the closed position over the open end of the housing. The latch mechanism can include at least one spring clip connected to the housing and engaging a tab of the lens door assembly when in the closed position.

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: An apparatus for allowing pivotal movement between a reflector of a lighting fixture and a refractor which extends across an opening in the reflector is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body portion, a leg portion attached to the body portion, and a retention portion attached to the body portion. The leg portion includes a pair of legs spaced apart from each other, which are closable against an inner surface of the reflector to secure the apparatus to the reflector. The retention portion includes a pair of retainers, each of which is closable around a bolt of the refractor to retain the bolt and allow pivotal movement of the refractor with respect to the reflector.

Abstract: A fixture for portable quartz floodlights in which a plurality of clips are secured to the periphery of the housing. A portion of each clip overlies the safety guard and lens to press the guard and lens into assembled relationship with a peripheral flange which extends around the housing. A handle is attached to the housing at the top center to facilitate transportation of the fixture.

Abstract: An automobile dome light assembly for mounting directly to a preinstalled headliner having a lamp housing with a bulb socket, power terminal connector and an integrally formed self-contained connector subassembly for securing the lamp housing directly to the headliner. The connector subassembly has a pivotal latching arm for clamping the headliner to the lamp housing with snap lock engagement of the latching arm to the lamp housing.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system for use with trucks or trailers which will assist a driver in observing conditions at the rear of the vehicle at night when backing, turning corners and the like by illuminating the rear wheels and areas adjacent the rear wheels of the vehicle. The lighting system includes a light unit mounted under a vehicle body above but forwardly and/or rearwardly of the rear wheels with the light unit being constructed in such a manner to direct a light beam downwardly and outwardly in relation to the vehicle body and wheels to illuminate ground surface areas and obstacles that may exist up to a certain height to enable a driver to more safely operate a vehicle at night and avoid the possibility of the light shining into the eyes of other vehicle operators.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp consisting of a casing containing an illumination source, a bracket for connection to a vehicle, and structure for selectively attaching the bracket to the casing at different locations on the casing to facilitate connection of the casing to various style vehicles. A vehicle headlamp consisting of an illumination source; a reflector for focusing light from the illumination source; a casing having first and second joinable parts; structure on the first and second casing parts for snap-fitting the first and second casing parts into assembled relationship; cooperating structure on the illumination source, reflector and first and second casing parts for maintaining the illumination source, reflector and casing in operative relationship with the first and second casing parts in assembled relationship and for permitting separation of the illumination source, reflector and casing upon the first and second casing parts being separated from each other.

Abstract: A lighting fixture designed particularly for exterior garden, walkway or yard lighting. The housing is in the form of a pair of mating ceramic housing parts which form a light emitting opening. The ceramic housing parts include integral groove for positioning a lens or transparent opening closure, filters for changing the color of the light emitted and a lamp-reflector assembly. The ceramic housing provides a virtually moisture impervious dielectric housing which includes, as integral parts of the housing, all of the necessary functions except fasteners.

Abstract: A latch and latch/hinge assemblies for a light fixture that removably secures a lens to opposite sides of a light fixture housing having latch captivating cavities. The lens assembly has at least one latch on one side of the lens and at least one substantially identical latch/hinge symmetrically located on the other side. The latch/hinge includes roll pins which captivate the latch hinge in the fixture housing cavity.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp consisting of a casing containing an illumination source, a bracket for connection to a vehicle, and structure for selectively attaching the bracket to the casing at different locations on the casing to facilitate connection of the casing to various style vehicles. A vehicle headlamp consisting of an illumination source; a reflector for focusing light from the illumination source; a casing having first and second joinable parts; structure on the first and second casing parts for snap-fitting the first and second casing parts into assembled relationship; cooperating structure on the illumination source, reflector and first and second casing parts for maintaining the illumination source, reflector and casing in operative relationship with the first and second casing parts in assembled relationship and for permitting separation of the illumination source, reflector and casing upon the first and second casing parts being separated from each other.

Abstract: An outdoor lamp holder comprises a housing and a removable, heat conductive component mounting tray. The housing has at least one heat conductive wall and an open front. A door having a window covers the open front. A reflector is mounted in the housing and a lamp socket is mounted in the reflector. A lamp ballast is mounted on the tray. The housing is constructed slidably to receive the tray such that the tray is in heat conductive contact with the heat conductive wall of the housing. Preferably, a slot is formed by a spring bracket that is deflected by the tray to urge the tray against the housing.

Abstract: An LED holder uses two pivotably connected portions to mount an upper and a lower LED on a printed circuit board. The first portion has a pair of receptacles for holding the bodies of the LEDs, and a pair of bores extending from the bottom of each receptacle. The second portion has a pair of bores for receiving the leads of the top LED when the second portion is in an open position with respect to the first portion. Pivoting the second portion toward the first portion bends the leads of the top LED between the bores, and brings a guide surface to bear on the leads of the bottom LED, bending the bottom LED leads. Further pivoting the second portion latches it into place against the first portion, and holds the bent leads in position for connecting to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A lamp unit having an elliptic reflector, a light source positioned at a first focus point of the elliptic reflector, a bracket fixed to a front end of the reflector, a projection lens mounted on a front end of the bracket and a holder member for holding the projection lens onto the bracket. The holder member is a plate like member provided along the circumference of the bracket. One end of the holder member is bent inward to form a bent portion which supports a rear end of the projection lens, while the other end of which is partially press-fitted in a plurality of holes formed on a side surface of the bracket.

Abstract: A retaining clip is shown which is used to secure a lens element within a light fixture during a dislodging event, such as an earthquake or contact with a person or object. This clip protects persons below from injury by the falling lens element or by falling glass, should the lens element or the light bulbs become broken during the event. The clip includes a jaw portion which securely fastens the clip to the light fixture and a tail portion which provides a flattened surface on which the lens rests and a downturned portion to facilitate removal of the clips from the light fixture. The upper jaw and tail portion effectively create an extension of the frame to provide a wider ledge on which the lens may then rest. No tools are required for the installation or removal of the clips, and the clips are easily removed from the light fixtures for replacement of bulbs or for other maintenance.

Abstract: The lighting unit (10) is designed for use with video cameras. The lighting unit is light in weight, compact in size and portable. There is a housing (11) including a reflector (30) and a light source (33). A focussing lens (12) is moveably mounted on the housing (11) forwardly of the light source (33). The light source is moveable between two final positions to provide either floodlight or spotlight. This enables the photo amateur to obtain illumination as a professional at affordable costs.

Abstract: An automobile signal lamp being mounted on the inside of a rear window of an automobile and including a lens member, a body member and a light source member which is disposed in a space defined between the lens member and the body member. Connecting portions are integrally formed on respective lens member and the body member, and which portions cooperate in connecting the lens member with the body member.

Abstract: A light assembly for installation in an aquatic facility such as a swimming pool, fountain or the like. The light assembly has a watertight lamp housing mounted within a generally cup-like mounting box to be installed within a wall recess or opening in the aquatic facility. Both the mounting box and the lamp housing have body shells which are tapered for stacking during manufacture, storage, and installation. The mounting box has a coupling which is adapted for connection to an electrical conduit containing an electrical cable that conducts electrical power to the lamp housing and which is adjustable to accommodate a range of orientations of the conduit relative to the box. The body of the lamp housing has a unique one piece shell construction including an integrally formed main body portion and face ring which greatly simplifies and reduces the manufacturing cost of the housing.

Abstract: A globe mounting device for a ceiling lamp is capable of supporting a glass globe safely and is also capable of maintaining the globe safely fixed for a long period of time by providing cushion materials to support the globe resiliently and having plate springs press downwardly against the globe. The invention comprises a lamp device holder which has a short cylindrical casing and an annular radial flange extending therefrom, a U-shaped supporting bracket with outwardly extending supporting pieces at both ends thereof to which cushion materials are fixed and insulating plate bolts for fixing the insulating plate and the supporting bracket to the short cylindrical casing and a semispherical glass globe having cut out recesses at opposing sides of an inwardly extending flange at the top end thereof. According to the invention, the globe can be fixed safely and kept fixedly safely for a long period of time.

Abstract: A lamp cover assembly for electric appliances which enables a lamp cover to be disassembled without being completely separated from the bottom face of the appliance. The assembly includes a lamp cover support means on which the lamp cover is pivotally mounted so that the lamp cover pivots without being completely separated from the bottom face when it is disassembled for replacing the lamp.

Abstract: A combination lighting fixture and graphic display means is disclosed for suspension from a ceiling having a concealed raceway for wiring and lighting transformers, while at the same time having an integral lighting track to which may be mounted track lights and which also produces direct downward lighting, and indirect uplighting, while providing illuminated display panels to which graphics may be applied.

Abstract: A channel and locking end tip for vinyl tube strip lighting. The tip includes a locking nib which is positioned within a channel opening for preventing the tip from shifting relative to the channel. To remove the tip, its outer end is pivoted upwardly such that the locking nib is spaced slightly above the channel bottom wall. A screw hole is provided through the tip body and channel for mounting. The vinyl tube light overlies the flange when carried by the channel. The mounting screw is external of the lighting bed such that the strip light may be fully assembled by the manufacturer and installed by the user with minimum effort.

Abstract: A device for locking an optically transparent trough of an extended-field light to a housing includes a slider element, which can be actuated manually from the ouside and which is longitudinally displaceably guided in the housing, for actuating connecting elements connecting the trough to the housing. At least one respective inwardly projecting projection is disposed at edges of the trough and the housing which are adjacent and one above the other. The projections are disposed and oriented in the same direction and parallel to one another, so that they are situated one above the other in the assembled condition of trough and housing. A grip is coupled with the slider element for each pair of projections. The jaws of the grip receive the pair of projections between them, as soon as the slider element is displaced from the releasing position into the locking position.

Abstract: An illuminator includes an illuminator frame having a cut-out portion in which a light source unit is removably positioned. The light source unit includes a cold-lamp light source supported in a plate-like member of the unit's frame. The plate-like member has extended portions which are also plate-like for fitting into guide slits formed in a light source unit supporting member of the illuminator. The supporting member has a retainer which helps hold the plate-like extensions of the plate-like member of the light source unit. The illuminator includes a power supply linked with a connector positioned so that when the light support unit is inserted into the illuminator in its proper position, a connector provided on the light source unit will connect the light source to the power supply. Thus, the light source unit can be removed from or inserted into the illuminator in a single step process.

Abstract: A modular marina power pedestal and light pedestal enclosure is fabricated from a pair of opposing flanged plastic sidepieces that are sized to accept both lamp enclosures as well as electrical power centers. A wide variety of customer options that include power receptacles, telephone connectors, metering facilities and water hook-up are available with slight modification. Existing lamp enclosures and power centers are received within the enclosure without modification.

Abstract: A mounting and housing is provided for the electrode terminal of a neon tube and the electrical conduit extending therefrom. Such housing comprises a pair of walls formed of a shapable insulating material and held in spaced relationship to each other by a base secured to the wall or ceiling surface upon which the housing is to be mounted. The walls define a first cavity which encompasses the neon tube terminal and a second cavity adapted to carry the electrical conduit from the electrode terminal to a transformer or another electrode terminal.

Abstract: A quick mounting arrangement detachably mounts a light fixture or the like in an overhead cabinet of a furniture article. Front and rear mounting ledges are located in the lower portion of the cabinet and are oriented to generally face one another. Two mounting pins protrude from the rear side of the light fixture, and at least one latch protrudes from the front side of the light fixture. Each latch includes a spring loaded slide pin, with a thumb tab to manually shift the slide pin from a normally extended position to a retracted position. During installation of the light fixture, the mounting pins are positioned on the rear ledge, each slide pin is retracted, and the front side of the light fixture is pivoted upwardly into the bottom of the cabinet. Each slide pin is then released to engage the front ledge to quickly and securely mount the light fixture in the cabinet without requiring any tools.

Abstract: A housing for an automotive lamp comprises a thermoplastic bowl portion having a rim formed by a plurality of resilient fingers, and a soft elastomeric cowl molded onto the rim to cover the fingers to form a seal for a lamp lens. The cowl may be integrally formed with shock absorbing means for the lens locating within the bowl. The bowl may have one or more wire entry openings in rearward portions thereof plugged with the elastomeric material, also integrally formed with the cowl.

Abstract: This illuminated house number enclosure is designed to fit over an existing outside light fixture of a house, for easy identification of the house number at night and in bad weather. Primarily, it consists of a pair of mounting bases secured to shingle portions of a house, and a transparent main body is received on the mounting bases and includes numbers on its face for house identification.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is disclosed for accommodating a bulb parallel to its opening and that has a reflector made from a thin metal sheet located behind the bulb. At each socket housing location, the reflector is slit and an arc piece is formed from the released metal segment. The arc piece forms an effective shield over the socket and related components. Thus, the reflector and shield or shields are formable in a single action stamping step by appropriate manufacturing equipment.

Abstract: The assembly includes a grille, a lamp housing (reflector) containing a lamp socket, and a lens. These parts are releasably attachable to each other by a pair of flexible tabs which project upwardly from the lens at opposite sides thereof, and by a pair of rigid tabs which project upwardly from opposite sides of an external flange which surrounds the lower end of the reflector. The lamp housing extends upwardly through a central opening in the grille, and the flange on its lower end engages the underside of an internal flange formed on the grille around its central opening. The rigid tabs on the lamp housing overlie the flange on the grille to secure the housing to the grille, and the flexible tabs on the lens extend through registering notches in the housing and grille flanges, and have hook-shaped upper ends which overlie the grille flange releasably to secure the lens beneath the reflector.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus has a casing pivotally separable along an intermediate parting line so as to facilitate various operations such as assembly, replacement, repair and checking of components contained therein. These components can be a light source, a projector lens, a variable masking device and a cooling fan, for example. Additionally, displaceable pivots are provided along the parting line for pulling a pivotal mechanism into the casing as respective casing halves are coupled to each other. The pivots can be displaced as the casing is opened and closed so that not only the opening and closing operation can be smoothly performed but also the external appearance of the apparatus is never injured since the pivotal mechanism is not exposed and no gap is developed along the parting line upon completely coupling the casing halves.

Abstract: A low pressure sodium roadway and/or area luminaire is provided. In this structure, the ballast is present in a removable pod which can be removed and replaced solely by hand.

Abstract: A new and improved mounting arrangement for electrical components in a luminaire in which the electrical components are mounted on an electrical plate which is detachably secured to a support plate with quick disconnect means being provided for detaching said electrical plate from said support plate.

Abstract: A track lighting fixture includes a housing with sufficient space for a replaceable lamp and a voltage reduction transformer. Mounted on the base of the housing is a plate member which is removably engagable with the housing by the resilient interaction of spring clips with the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted light fixture, an enclosure which is releasably securable to that fixture, interacting supporting surfaces on that enclosure and on that fixture which permit rotation of that enclosure relative to that fixture to secure that enclosure to that fixture or to release that enclosure from that fixture, a mold-smooth fixture-receiving surface on that enclosure, and a die-cut enclosure-engaging surface on that fixture which will always provide a smooth engagement between itself and the mold-smooth fixture-receiving surface on that enclosure.

Abstract: A luminaire comprising separable means arrangement for hingedly mounting a refractor on the rim of the reflector of the luminaire is disclosed. The separable means is comprised of a hinge clip having two hooked extensions at one side which engage raised slotted sections located at each end of a split clampband. The hooked extensions of the hinge clip are removably retained in the raised slotted sections and cannot be easily backed out. The hinge clip is self retained to the clampband by means of an interaction between a resilient gasket and the clampband. The gasket is positioned inside of the clampband and exerts an outward force on the clampband and provides effective sealing between the clampband and the refractor and between the clampband and the reflector flange. The other side of the hinge clip has means for hingedly mounting the refractor to the reflector.

Abstract: An improved portable fluorescent light unit is disclosed in which the improvement comprises a pair of electrically insulated lamp supports which facilitate assembly of the unit. Each lamp support may comprise an inner socket element and an outer supporting element. The inner socket elements fit against the ends of the lamp, and each socket element has a pair of apertures in which electrical connectors are mounted. The outer supporting element is attached to the housing of the unit and has a central opening into which the inner socket element is inserted. The lamp supports may also include means for accommodating thermal expansion of the housing by having the inner socket element being slidably mounted with the opening and movable in a direction parallel to the axis of the fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A modular high-intensity elevated runway edge or threshold light having a glass outer dome containing two oppositely disposed prisms therein, sealed to said cover and fixedly positioned with respect to two complementary inner prisms surrounding a light source. The entire assemblage may be easily removed by loosening two wing nuts for bulb replacement and, if necessary, the inner prisms may be readily replaced by removing three screws and when reinserted will be in exact alignment with the outer prisms.