Abstract: A lampshade structure of halogen lamp contains a lampshade, an inner aluminum casing, a rod-shaped lamp, a glass casing and two pressing plates. The inner chamber of the lampshade is made of metal. Two sockets with corresponding rectangular recesses are disposed in the lampshade. The pressing plate which has an incurved plate to connect the lampshade and an outcurved plate to press and fasten the glass casing tightly. The aluminum casing is inserted into the recesses of the sockets. The lamp which is inserted into the sockets is enclosed by the aluminum casing and the glass casing.

Abstract: A lamp housing is pivotally connected to a support stand having a top portion and a plurality of legs. A support boss extends upwardly from the top portion to which the housing is mounted. The electrical connections and components are mounted beneath the domed portion of the support stand.

Abstract: This portable lighting fixture comprises a lamp housing containing a lamp and a reflector that projects light from the lamp through an opening in the front face of the housing. A protective grill on the housing registers with the front-face opening in a location spaced from the opening. Normally located beneath the housing is a base that normally supports the housing. The grill has an outer periphery that appears rounded when viewed from a horizontal reference plane located above the housing when the housing is in its normal location atop the base. Tip-over of the fixture onto a horizontal surface that causes the central peripheral portion of the grill to fall against the horizontal surface results in the fixture rolling over in a lateral direction on the rounded grill following initial contact between the central peripheral portion of the grill and the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for installation on aircraft evacuation slides having a cover and a base that interlock to form a curvilinear and pliable lamp housing that is engineered from a plastic resin for light dispersement and durability, wherein in the preferred embodiment the base secures the lamp in a twist lock engagement for convenient replacement and where the base and cover together provide improved strain relief for the wire conductor.

Abstract: The high output luminaire of the invention is capable of lighting a specific and determinable area defined by front and rear light shields. A reflector is mounted inside of a housing to forwardly direct light from a lamp positioned therein. The housing includes a hinged, waterproof access door having a transparent portion through which light from the lamp is shown. Adjustable front and rear light shields decreases the front and rear beam spread angles to confine the light from the luminaire to a chosen area.

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 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 light projector includes a lamp on an optical axis, energized from a remote source of electrical power and focussing illumination at an image plane. The lamp is disposed within a housing having a fan drawing cooling air into the housing through one or more inlets and expelling air through an outlet vent. A chassis within the housing supports the lamp and the fan. The chassis, including the lamp, fan, and a connector to the remote source of electrically power is removable from the housing. In a preferred embodiment, resilient vibration isolation mounting is provided between the lamp and the chassis and between the fan and the chassis, whereby the lamp is substantially isolated from fan vibration.

Abstract: A retaining device held in a compact, lensed, task lighting fixture operates to retain the lens in the fixture and to facilitate the removal of the fixture's fluorescent lamp which is otherwise difficult to access. The retaining device is comprised of a strip of resilient material having a base end mounted in a fixed position within the fixture, a resilient middle strip portion shaped to extend around the base end of the fluorescent lamp, and an outwardly biased distal end extending to contact and retain the lens in the fixture housing.

Abstract: A sign body has light transmitting side panels for displaying information. The panels are arranged adjacent each other in a relationship that provides a top opening for entry between the panels of light emitted from fluorescent tubes in a light fixture mounted in the ceiling of a room. A reel having a spindle on which a web similar to a household window shade is wound. The sign body is supported on the free end of the web. The sign body can be raised manually sufficiently for the top opening to be near the light source for illuminating the panels from inside of the body and the body can be held there by tension in the web. The body can be pulled down manually in which case the web unwinds and holds the sign body at a level above the floor of the room so the sign can be accessed for maintenance or exchange of information bearing media.

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: A light fixture includes a symmetric trough-shaped lens with a first longitudinal side which is substantially clear and a second longitudinal side with prismatic elements. The lens is reversibly mounted with brackets including parallel tines with pairs of opposing protuberances which fit into slots in the fixture. Side reflectors are optionally inserted into the lens inwardly adjacent from the end walls in order to adjust the light distribution pattern.

Abstract: The lighting fixture includes a mounting box and a component assembly. The mounting box can be oriented in a first direction for a recessed box mounting and wiring configuration or in a second direction (180.degree. from the first direction) for a surface conduit mounting and wiring configuration. The mounting box is mounted first and initial wiring connections are made, then component assembly is mounted on the mounting box.

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 front plate adapter panel container television and telephone hookups can be factory-installed or field-installed within existing metallic power pedestal enclosures to provide such telephone and television facility along with electric power facility. A weather-tight luminaire adapter unit is attached to the top surface of such power pedestals to provide illumination to the electrical components contained within the power pedestal enclosure as well as to provide "stumble lighting" to the ground area in the immediate vicinity of the power pedestal.

Abstract: A cover (70) for a small lamp, the cover having a flat, ring-shaped member (16) with locking legs (28) projecting vertically downward from the underside (26) of the ring (18) for locking into notches in the base (62) of the lamp. The ring-shaped member (18) has locking upright members (24) which project vertically from the top surface (22) thereof, which hold a glass shield (20) in place and which receive on the upper portions thereof a locking ring member (16).

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 elongated, lighted message and clearance lighting assembly for mounting into the conventional generally horizontal indentation adjacent the roof line of a cargo vehicle container body. A pair of elongated fiber-optic cables are individually encased in a correspondingly elongated enclosure to illuminate the interior of said enclosure and pass light through an outward translucent face of the enclosure to present a graphic message provided on a translucent strip inside the enclosure. The fiber-optic cables are constructed to propagate light flux longitudinally and also radially outward. A portion of the translucent face of the enclosure may be colored appropriately to provide the legally required clearance lighting function.

Abstract: An industrial luminaire assembly having an electrical assembly and an optical assembly pivotally mounted and latched thereto for quick installation and removal. The optical assembly also providing for compression of its glass prismatic reflector to strengthen it, and including a bottom closure pivotally mounted to provide access to the interior of the optical assembly for relamping.

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 universal adjustable cover 20 for a lighting fixture 10. Universal cover 20 has openings for mounting on a conduit 50 parallel to the ceiling, and additional openings 22 for angle mounting and 24 for mounting on a vertical conduit. Universal adjustable cover eliminates need for stocking a large number of lighting fixtures for only one mounting configuration.

Abstract: A luminaire has an accent light which is colored by a translucent filter. The luminaire includes a light source, a reflector having a first opening and a second opening holdidng the translucent filter, and a housing. The reflector encloses the light source, and a portion of the light passes through the translucent filter in the reflector. The housing generally encloses the reflector and has at least one opening in the intended shape of the accent light.

Abstract: A safety device for halogen lights constructed with a pair of bodies each having a spring, rod, upper connecting plate, lower connecting plate, and a set of securing members. By pushing the rod downwardly with a plate, the upper connecting plate contacts with the lower connecting plate and forms a loop therefrom.

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: Lamp housing which, in one form, selectively receive different sized P.A.R. lamps and, in another form, selectively receive a P.A.R. lamp or an incandescent lamp. In either instance, the P.A.R. lamp is retained in position by spaced-apart flexible latches which engage a portion of the lamp lens. Additionally, and in order to provide ventilation space between the inside of the housing and the positioned P.A.R. lamp, spacer arrangements are provided. In both housing forms, ventilation openings are provided at various locations in the housing. As an added feature, each housing form, which includes a mounting bracket, is secured in an operative position by a support clamp. The latter is unique in configuration, being defined by a first and second portion at right angles with respect to each other and an arcuate third portion.

Abstract: A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially designed automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to render the assembly impervious to the several weather - related conditions to which it may be subjected.

Abstract: This luminaire comprises a reflector for receiving a lamp, an opening in the reflector through which light from the lamp is reflected, and a closure removably secured over the opening. Within the luminaire is an energizing circuit for the lamp, and connected within this circuit is a pair of disconnect contacts that are separable to preclude energization of the lamp via the energizing circuit. Actuating means for the disconnect contacts is operable to effect separation of the contacts in response to removal of the closure from its normal position covering the opening. This actuating means includes a plunger of electrical insulating material disposed between the light-transmitting material of the closure and one of said disconnect contacts.

Abstract: Containment means for a luminaire that captures hot particles created by the unlikely event of a pressurized lamp rupture is disclosed. In one embodiment, the containment means comprises a mesh interposed between the lamp and a refractor of the luminaire typically formed of an acrylic material. The mesh captures hot particles having a sufficient heat capacity and temperature to create excess heat damage to the refractor.

Abstract: A light fixture includes separate ballast and optical housings. The optical housing includes an open top, a hollow base depending from the open top and a wiring chamber extending laterally from the hollow base adjacent to the open top. A cover is releasably coupled to the housing, extends over the open top, and has an aperture extending through it receiving a lens. The lamp is mounted in the base of the optical housing for directing light through the lens. The ballast housing is releasably coupled to the optical housing at the wiring chamber. A ballast cover is coupled to the ballast housing. An electrical ballast assembly is mounted in the ballast housing. Wiring extends between the housings for electrically connecting the lamp and the electrical ballast assembly.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a lamp housing, a removable cover, a light transparent lens, a lamp and a gasket. The lamp housing has a hollow interior and an open top. The removable cover is releasably coupled to the housing and extends over and laterally beyond the open top, and has an aperture extending through it. The cover also has depending ribs. The gasket is mounted between and seals joints between the lens, the cover and the housing. The gasket is confined between the ribs to ensure its proper alignment.

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: A portable light including a flat battery case with a lamp housing pivotally joined to one edge thereof and projecting therefrom for movement between a closed position generally coplanar with the battery case and an open position pivoted upward therefrom. In the closed position the open face of the lamp housing closes against and is protected by a closure plate rigid with and extending from the battery case. The bulb in the lamp housing is automatically illuminated in response to an open pivoting of the lamp housing relative to the battery case through switch contacts which engage in response to pivotal movement of the lamp housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure system for two container parts to be connected to one another, for example for a lighting unit, which system can be mounted rapidly, is corrosion resistant, provides a tightness which can be monitored, and can be removed rapidly at any time and mounted again. According to the invention, the opening line (1) between the container parts is surrounded by a shrink sleeve (2) and may additionally be provided with a layer of sealing compound (4), preferably a hotmelt adhesive.

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 lighting fixture having a unitary, combination pan-like, wrap-around housing integrally formed with a refractor lens of high-impact plastics material. The housing is hermetically sealed to a heat-dissipating cast metal plate of the fixture through the medium of a resilient sealing bead interposed and mechanically confined between a base flange extending outwardly of bounding side walls of the housing and a face of the base plate at a marginal zone thereof. The housing is stressingly urged againast the sealing bead by means of housing and plate-carried inter-engaging tabs and slots in conjunction with threaded bolts exending through side walls of the housing and matingly engaging threads in bores formed in posts integrally formed with the base plate. The bores are angled so as to effect a positive displacement of the housing toward, to seal with the base plate during threaded advance of the bolts into the threaded bores of the base plate.

Abstract: A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially desinged automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to render the assembly impervious to the several weather--related conditions to which it may be subjected.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening a glass in a bulkhead lighting fitting, wherein three small columns are fixed with and project perpendicularly from the bulkhead fitting and are arranged substantially at the apices of an equilateral triangle. The small columns each include a sidewardly opening groove to accommodate an edge of the removable glass. One of the small columns has a rotary head movable between open and closed positions, the head when in the open position permitting the glass to be moved downwardly into the groove, whereupon rotation of the head into the closed position results in the edge of the glass being confined within the groove.

Abstract: An economical and rugged lighting fixture designed particularly for dock-side use. The fixture's major components include a funnel-shaped main housing of polyvinyl chloride having a cylindrical upper end and a cylindrical lower end of reduced diameter; a main housing extension of polyvinyl chloride having the same diameter as the lower end of said main housing and having an annular ring projecting frm its inner wall; a hollow cylindrical housing sized to fit into the upper cylindrical end of said main housing; a U-shaped fluorescent lamp; a socket for said lamp; a 120 volt transformer; a circular socket mounting bracket sized to fit snugly onto the annular ring of the main housing extension and carrying the fluorescent lamp socket and the transformer; a dished reflector surrounding the lower end of the lamp and whose outer edge is secured between the lower end of the cylindrical housing and the flared wall of the main housing; and a flat circular transparent lens bonded to the upper end of said main housing.

Abstract: An electric luminaire is provided having an interior comprised of weather and corrosion resistant housing of non-metallic material, such as plastic. The housing defines an internal cavity, in which the electrical components of the luminaire reside, entirely sealed against intrusion of corrosive elements present in the atmosphere of the external environment. A rigid unitary metallic support structure, carried by a mounting hub adapted to be attached to an external support, extends from the mounting hub through the cavity and to the optical components at the lower end of the luminaire. The rigid support structure provides both primary and supplemental, or back-up, support for the electrical and optical components of the luminaire.

Abstract: A floodlight having a housing with a lateral wall forming an access opening, an access door which when closed is recessed within the housing, and articulated hinges which extend between the interior surface of the lateral wall and the inside surface of the door.

Abstract: A lamp assembly having the lamp housing for containing a bulb and with an opening, optical elements installed in the housing in such a manner as to convert the light from the bulb into parallel rays of light, a condenser lens installed in the opening of the housing for converting the parallel rays of light into beams, the condenser lens being provided with a plurality of convex surfaces on the side facing to the optical elements and a plurality of concave surfaces on the opposite side of it corresponding to the convex surfaces, slit plate having portions pervious to light installed in the opening, the improvement comprising that both focuses of the convex surface and the concave surface are settled in such a manner that they are placed on the same point on the center line of the portion pervious to light of the slit plate.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a thermal protective device on the outer surface of a housing of a recessed lighting fixture includes a plaster frame having a horizontal portion and a depending portion formed integrally with the horizontal portion. The plaster frame is adapted for mounting in a ceiling opening. A housing has a lamp connected to a source of electrical power and is adapted for mounting within the depending portion of the frame. A thermal protective device is connected in series with the lamp for interrupting the current from the source of electrical power when the temperature on the outer surface of the housing exceeds a predetermined temperature. A retaining device is provided for holding the thermal protective device against the outer surface of the housing to sense the temperature thereon.

Abstract: An electric lighting fixture for outdoor use having a generally cylindrical housing of polyvinyl chloride with concentric outer and inner walls and an annular flange projecting from the center of said inner wall, a first cylindrical spacer ring whose lower end rests on the annular flange within the housing, a circular lens sealed to the upper end of the first spacer ring, a low voltage lamp within said housing having a circular outer edge with a diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of the housing, a second spacer ring having an outer diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of the housing, a cup-shaped base plate having an axial hole in its bottom, and an electric power line passing through the end connected to the low voltage lamp, the outer edge of the lamp lying between the annular flange of the housing and the second spacer ring and the upper edge of the base plate resting against the lower edge of the second spacer ring.

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 luminaire especially adapted for outdoor use wherein the cover member is pivotally connected to the housing to permit ready access to the luminaire's internal parts (e.g., lamp and ballast components). Located within the cover is a lens which is held in position by a compressible gasket. The gasket is compressed against an internally located mounting plate to provide a seal as well as assist in retaining the lens in position. The preferred light source is a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp (e.g., high pressure sodium).

Abstract: A vehicular lamp assembly such as a combined fog and cornering lamp has a lamp cover mounted to its housing for pivotal movement between an open position, where the lamp cover uncovers the front lens of the lamp housing, and a closed position where the lamp cover covers the front lens. For pivoting the lamp cover between the open and closed positions a lamp cover drive mechanism comprises a drive shaft protruding from the lamp housing and coupled directly to the lamp cover. The drive shaft is driven by a reversible electric drive motor via a torque limiter which permits the motor to rotate independently of the drive shaft upon jamming of the lamp cover, as by being clogged with snow. Also included is an electric control circuit which controls the drive motor for opening and closing the lamp cover in response to the actuation and deactuation of a hand switch within easy reach of the vehicle driver. The control circuit further turns on the light source of the lamp assembly only when the lamp cover is opened.

Abstract: A luminaire having a boxlike housing with a removable cover secured thereto. The luminaire's reflector, having the socket and lamp components located therein, is rotatable on a planar mounting plate, thus enabling two light output distributions (patterns) to be provided, each at about ninety degrees from the other. The preferred lamp is a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp (e.g., high pressure sodium).

Abstract: A lamp unit (10) for being removably positioned within the rear opening (11) of an automobile headlight reflector (13). The unit (10) includes a plastic holder (19), an electric (e.g., tungsten halogen) lamp (30) having a filament structure (42) contained within the envelope (33) thereof, a clamp member (46) secured to the lamp's press-sealed end portion (47), and an insert member (48) located within a cavity (21) of the holder (19). The clamp member (46) includes a plurality of flange segments (55) which are located within corresponding slot portions (56) of an aperture (57) centrally disposed within the insert member (48). The clamp member (46) is secured to the insert member (48) by the use of solder once precisioned alignment of the envelope has occurred.

Abstract: A warning light assembly suitable for vehicle roof mounting is built around an I-beam structural member and includes lens elements which engage and are readily positionable on the beam so as to span the flanges at both sides thereof. The light assembly may include lights having a wide angle radiation pattern which are comprised of intersecting linear parabolic reflector sections and flash tubes formed to follow the contour of the intersecting linear focal points, the tubes being supports with their axes coincident with the reflector focal points.

Abstract: A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially designed automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to render the assembly impervious to the several weather-related conditions to which it may be subjected.