Abstract: A flexible lighting tube and universal architectural mounting system for lighting upon municipal utility poles. The mounting system is a bracket having the form of an inverted track to receive a lighting tube. The bracket may have a base and plurality of flanges used to either hold the lighting tube or attach to a pole. The base and flanges form a U-like shape and are made from a flexible material allowing the bracket to be shaped to conform to a pole to which it attaches. A foam layer may be inserted between the bracket and tube to inhibit unintended disconnection.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: A method includes using processing circuitry and at least one memory configured to store a plurality of threads. The method includes providing an environment associated with an operating system to execute one or more threads of the plurality of threads. The environment includes a plurality of virtual priorities and a plurality of actual priorities. Each of the plurality of threads is allowed to select a virtual priority of the plurality of virtual priorities. The method also includes associating an actual priority of the plurality of actual priorities to one of the plurality of threads based on the plurality of virtual priorities assigned to the plurality of threads. The method also includes executing the one of the plurality of threads associated with the actual priority.

Abstract: A selectively orientable headlight guard is disclosed for a vehicle having a headlight assembly. The headlight assembly includes a headlight and a plurality of attachment locations around the headlight. The headlight guard has a cage configured to overlie and protect the headlight. Attachment features on the guard are configured to allow the guard to be attached to the headlight assembly in a first orientation relative to the headlight or alternately in a second orientation different from the first orientation relative to the headlight. The attachment features may be associated groups of openings, arced slots, or a separate attachment ring or attachment lugs. The headlight guard can be attached such that the cage is oriented in at least two different directions relative to the headlight to alter the aesthetics of the headlight and headlight guard.

Abstract: An LED lighting device is provided, having a lamp housing and at least one LED module. The lamp housing has a lamp cover and a housing-type heat-dissipating lamp bracket that directly radiates the heat generated by the LED module. The housing-type heat-dissipating lamp bracket is entirely made of heat-dissipating material, and several radiating hole devices are set on the housing-type heat-dissipating lamp bracket. The radiating hole devices on the housing-type heat-dissipating lamp bracket and the gaps between the LED modules form a mutually-reinforcing thermal honeycomb effect, providing a heat dissipation channel with unhindered air convection. Radiating holes are set at the head and tail of the housing-type heat-dissipating lamp bracket. The radiating holes and the gaps between the modules enhance the heat-dissipating effect and enhance air convection, to improve heat dissipation from the lamp housing and provide improved heat dissipation effect for the entire lamp.

Abstract: A removable birdstop closure for preventing the entry of birds and other small animals into the headcasing of a roadway luminaire through the opening at the rear of the luminaire that can be installed around standardized 1.25? or 2.00? headpoles. Retaining means on the birdstop closure permits easy installation and removal.

Abstract: A light guard that includes a planar base plate having a center hole sized to permit the passage of a light socket and opposing side slots disposed substantially 180 degrees apart from one another, the base plate having an outer circumference sized substantially the same as the outer dimension of a selected electrical outlet box. The base plate also includes a keyhole slot proximate said outer circumference of the base plate and a transverse slot proximate the outer circumference of the base plate, each of the slots sized to accommodate screws for securing and mounting the base plate onto an outlet box or a plaster ring mounted on the outlet box. Spokes of substantially equal length extend from the base plate, and at least two rings connect the spokes to form a light bulb cage with an open bottom end, thereby providing free access to an installed light bulb.

Abstract: A lamp comprises an optical lens. The lamp further comprises a self-locking trim ring including a plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring is disposed over the optical lens. The lamp further comprises a heat sink. The heat sink has an inner chamber wherein the optical lens is disposed in the inner chamber. The heat sink also has an outer chamber disposed radially outwardly from the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a recess that engages the plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring secures the optical lens to the heat sink.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-opening structure of a lighting device. A recess area preset at a lower portion under an external thread section formed at a lighting source main body is disposed with a restraining member. A hole preset at a lower end of an internal thread section, formed inside of a cap, combines with a nut to allow a screw to be screwed out through the nut outwards the cap. The screw is formed with a projecting circular portion. The cap screwing into the end of the lighting device main body is configured with the anti-opening structure. The screw is screwed into the restraining member by inserting an end of a tool into the screw protruding out of an outside of the cap. The screw is unable to screw in when the projecting circular portion abuts against the restraining member to provide the cap with the anti-opening structure.

Abstract: A shield for a light emitting diode (LED) luminaire includes a frame mountable to the LED luminaire such that the shield is removable therefrom. A plurality of rows of shield surfaces contact the frame and have a first side that faces a row of LEDs located on the LED luminaire and an opposite second side. The first side has a fully or partially reflective surface. The plurality of rows of shield surfaces prevent light from the LEDs from reflecting toward the back of the LED luminaire. The shield may include notches for allowing removal of one or more of the plurality of rows of shield surfaces or a portion thereof from the frame and for customization of light distribution from the LED luminaire. The shield may also be cut lengthwise such that each of the plurality of rows of shield surfaces includes a partial shield surface and shields only a portion of a row of LEDs located on the LED luminaire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical circuit arrangement, in particular an electrical signal circuit arrangement and preferably a signal lamp which is used in hazardous areas. The circuit arrangement is equipped with at least one electrical component (1) which is arranged on a printed circuit board (2) produced from a heat-conducting material. The electrical component (1) is, in particular, a luminous means (1). A cooling device (6, 7) which is in thermal contact with the printed circuit board (2) is also realized. According to the invention, the cooling device (6, 7) is in at least two parts, with a heat sink (7) and at least one heat pipe (6). In this case, the heat pipe (6) thermally connects the printed circuit board (2) to the heat sink (7).

Abstract: A vandal resistant lighting fixture including a base with a first side wall and a flange extending from the first side wall; a cover having a second side wall having interior and exterior peripheries and a cap extending from the second side wall, the cap having an opening through which light from an illumination source may pass; a securing mechanism rotatably securing the cover to the base when the cover is rotated in a first direction relative to the base to a secured position; and/or a magnetically operable latching mechanism having latched and unlatched positions. With the cover in the secured position, the latching mechanism prevents rotation of the cover in a second direction opposite the first direction when the latching mechanism is in the latched position. A corresponding magnetic key may be configured to provide a magnetic force to toggle the latching mechanism between the latched and unlatched settings.

Abstract: A stack of a plurality of thin film adhesively bonded members are removably coupled to a light emitting structure. A method for cleaning a light emitting surface is also disclosed. The method includes removing pre-placed polymer sheets from a light emitting surface after predetermined time intervals. The adhesive is configured to allow an exposed polymer sheet layer to be removed without removing the entire stack of rectangular members.

Abstract: The invention provides a decorative shielding option for the professional entertainment lighting industry. The stand-alone design enables the lighting technician a quick cosmetic solution for ground up lighting. Constructed from machined aluminum and scored 2 to 4 times, the lightweight design compliments a myriad of up lighting applications. In addition to the valuable decor properties, the shielding maintains a safe boundary between potentially hot up lighting and the event participant.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories for being combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as lighted headgear having two switch or actuator devices mounted thereto. The two switch devices can include a temporary switch device and a maintained switch device. The lighted headgear can further include a switch guard associated therewith. The lighted headgear can alternatively or also include a switch cover. The switch guard and/or the switch cover can be associated with packaging configured to mount to the lighted hat to substantially prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof, or substantially prevent activation thereof, respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can include louvers. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices and a second set of illumination devices. The second set of illumination devices can be capable of emitting a dynamic illumination event.

Abstract: A holster and shade used to protect a light stick as well as act as a support therefor. The holster comprises a hollow tubular sheath dimensioned to protect the entire length of the light stick placed therein when in a stored position. When illumination is desired, the light stick is extracted from the holster sheath, reversed, and inserted into the holster, which then supports the light stick with a lens thereof exposed for providing the required illumination.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises: an LED module; a heat sink releasing heat generated by the LED module; and a light source supporting body having a locking part locking to the heat sink so as to hold the LED module on the heat sink. This avoids the necessity of screws used for attaching the LED module to the heat sink, and hence reduces the number of components and realizes easy attaching work for the light source. Thus, workability is improved in comparison with the conventional art.

Abstract: An enclosure for a recessed light in an attic is transformable between a first configuration in which the enclosure is flat and a second configuration in which the enclosure defines a housing. The housing has an opening at a bottom end for receiving the recessed light and an upwardly-facing surface opposite the opening. The upwardly-facing surface has a variable height relative to the bottom end.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as a protective switch guard associated with hat packaging surrounding an activation switch to prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof.

Abstract: An industrial lamp fixture employing a high intensity lamp and suitable for use in a hazardous location or atmosphere includes a system for replacing the lamp without having to disassemble the front framework which protects the glass lens and prevents it from breaking or cracking. The fixture includes a shell having a boss extending from the shell along the direction of an elongated lampholder when placed in the operating position. The lampholder is easily removed through the boss, by hand, thereby permitting and facilitating lamp replacement without disassembly of the protective grid or lens. A tongue-in-groove arrangement both aligns the lampholder to insure proper forward orientation of the lamp in use, and fixes the position of the lamp laterally relative to the shell.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp tube catcher formed of bent wire can be detachably engaged with a light fixture, with the central portion of the lamp tube catcher positioned below fluorescent tubes in the light fixture during use. In the event that a fluorescent lamp tube inadvertently becomes loose in the light fixture, the fluorescent lamp tube catcher can stop the loose fluorescent lamp tube from falling. The fluorescent lamp tube catcher can be loosely retained on the light fixture, for example while replacing a fluorescent lamp tube that has failed.

Abstract: A lighting device (100) includes a housing (100), a battery receiving region (108), an active electrical circuit (202), and a light source (118). The active electrical circuit (202) uses energy from batteries (110) received in the batter receiving region (110) of the flashlight (100) to power the light source (118). The electrical circuitry of the flashlight (110) is energy limited so that the flashlight is intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations.

Abstract: A light source module adapted to a projecting device including a light bulb, a fan, and an air tunnel structure is provided. The fan is located by the light bulb for cooling the light bulb. The air tunnel structure is located respective to the location of the light bulb, for removing the heat generated by the light bulb. The air tunnel structure has a curved inner wall, a plurality of fins, and a tank. The curved inner wall is located inside the air tunnel structure respective to the location of the light bulb. The fins are formed on the curved inner wall for blocking the fragments generated by the explosion of the light bulb. The tank is located by a side of the curved inner wall for carrying the fragments clashing the fins.

Abstract: A safety sleeve apparatus comprises a safety sleeve encapsulating a fluorescent tube for protecting the fluorescent tube from physical damage and for preventing the tube from sliding out of the sleeve and breaking if the sleeve is tilted from the horizontal during installation of the tube into a pair of lamp sockets. The sleeve protects the tube from damage if the sleeve is struck by a hard object, and creates an airspace around the tube to protect the tube from cold and prevent the escape of fragments from a broken tube. The sleeve has a greater inside diameter than the outside diameter of the tube. An end cap is mounted on each end of the sleeve, and the end cap includes a cylindrical ring extending upright from the edges of a flat end wall. Projections are included in the cylindrical ring and the projections attach to the slots in the ends of the sleeve.

Abstract: A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as a protective switch guard associated with hat packaging surrounding an activation switch to prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof.

Abstract: A three-way bulb including light emitting diodes is used to achieve a variety of light output colors and/or intensities. In some embodiments, the inputs to a three-way bulb are configured to perform other functions, such as power a motor. In some embodiments, a bulb including light emitting diodes includes a replicable cover. This cover may be configured to project images or support a shade made of a heat sensitive material.

Abstract: A thermally-insulating, glow-in-the-dark, protection shield and grip for a flashlight. The shield encircles the switch so that the switch cannot inadvertently be turned ON to discharge the batteries.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus (2) includes a housing (4) of plastic material, the housing (4) defining a translucent window (12), and a light emitting diode assembly (3) on a printed circuit board (34). The apparatus (2) may be attached to the hull (14) of a boat by means of a flange (10) and a nut (16). The apparatus (2) may include a heat sink (36) machined from a solid aluminum bar. The housing (4) may be connected to a sealing cap (6). The housing (4) is preferably injection-molded from a thermoplastic material such as polycarbonate. Electrical wires may extend through a central bore (42) of the heat sink (36) and the sealing cap (6).

Abstract: An LED safety lamp includes a cover, a heat-conductive plate thermally attached to and mounted on the cover, a heat sink thermally attached to and mounted on the heat-conductive plate, a plurality of LED modules attached to the heat sink, a transparent housing enclosing the heat sink and the LED modules and hermetically secured to the cover. The cover includes a hollow tube, a flameproof connector and a flexible component received in the hollow tube. The flexile component is depressed by the connector to expand thereby to seal the hollow tube and fix the electrical wires extending through the flexible component in position, thereby providing an excellent airproof effectiveness to the LED lamp.

Abstract: An intrinsically safe flashlight (100) includes a housing (100), a battery receiving region (108), an active electrical circuit (202), and a light source (118). The active electrical circuit (202) uses energy from batteries (110) received in the batter receiving region (110) of the flashlight (100) to power the light source (118). The electrical circuitry of the flashlight (110) is energy limited so that the flashlight is intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations.

Abstract: A shield system for a lamp module in an electronic device is disclosed. The shield system includes a cover, a mesh sheet and a blocking board. The cover includes an air channel and covers the lamp module. The mesh sheet is attached to the cover and covers the air channel. The blocking board is arranged adjacent to the air channel of the cover and includes a plurality of blades and defines a plurality of air passages.

Abstract: A trim ring for a vandal resistant luminaire, the trim ring is disposed about an electrical component housing and a lens and holds the lens to the electrical component housing. The trim ring is designed to protect the luminaire by absorbing physical shock exerted on the luminaire and provide an aesthetic pleasing design. Twist locks depend from an inner annular surface of the trim ring which cooperate with retaining legs on the electrical component housing providing for access to the internal components of the vandal resistant luminaire.

Abstract: A locking and disconnect system for use with an ultraviolet lighting system used in a waste management system. The system includes a light coupled to a housing having a cam receiving portion. The system further includes a cell for housing the light. The cell includes a cam locking mechanism engageable with the cam receiving portion of the housing.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp tube catcher formed of bent wire can be detachably engaged with a light fixture, with the central portion of the lamp tube catcher positioned below fluorescent tubes in the light fixture during use. In the event that a fluorescent lamp tube inadvertently becomes loose in the light fixture, the fluorescent lamp tube catcher can stop the loose fluorescent lamp tube from falling. The fluorescent lamp tube catcher can be loosely retained on the light fixture, for example while replacing a fluorescent lamp tube that has failed.

Abstract: A backlight connector includes a housing having a backlight lamp receiving opening with an inclined guide groove and a cover having a terminal insertion member and an inclined surface corresponding to the inclined guide groove. The inclined surface and the terminal insertion member extending into the backlight lamp receiving opening when the cover is moved from an uppermost position to a lowermost position along the inclined guide groove.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp tube catcher formed of bent wire can be detachably engaged with a light fixture, with the central portion of the lamp tube catcher positioned below fluorescent tubes in the light fixture during use. In the event that a fluorescent lamp tube inadvertently becomes loose in the light fixture, the fluorescent lamp tube catcher can stop the loose fluorescent lamp tube from falling. The fluorescent lamp tube catcher can be loosely retained on the light fixture, for example while replacing a fluorescent lamp tube that has failed.

Abstract: A light device includes a body having a light source and electrical contacts that plug into a first electrical outlet of a duplex receptacle and receive power therefrom. An outlet cover mounted for pivotal motion with respect to the body about at a pivot axis, which is substantially proximate to a region between the first outlet and a second outlet of the receptacle. The outlet cover pivots away from the body and towards the duplex receptacle to inhibit access to the second electrical outlet.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to the protection of electronic displays and includes a guard configured to protect a lighting means while providing an expanded field of view. The guard may include a first element and a second element each having at least a top surface and a wall. The lighting means may be positionable substantially between the first element and the second element such that the top surface of the lighting means is below the first top surface and the second top surface to protect the lighting means from incidental impact. A gap between the first and second elements provides a field of view. The field of view may include a substantially orthogonal line of sight to one side surface of the lighting means.

Abstract: A low energy, bright bench worklight that uses two threaded mogul based fluorescent bulbs at each end. The worklight includes an elongated main housing with a downward extending opening formed therein. Located inside the housing and behind each bulb is a concave reflector. Located on each end of the main housing is a light assembly that includes a longitudinally aligned socket and a PCB. Located centrally and extending transversely over the housing is a switch bracket to which a manual switch is attached to selectively control activation of the bulbs. A removable cage attached at the opening of the main housing to protect the bulbs.

Abstract: A hand-held illuminator apparatus comprising in combination, an elongated body including a hand held section, a main light source carried by the body in spaced relation to the hand held section, circuitry in the body to supply electrical current to the light source, and a miniature light source carried by said apparatus to direct auxiliary light independently of light projection by the main light source.

Abstract: A covering for a light source is used to maintain light intensity of the light source when used in a degrading environment, such as one in which dirt, dust, grime, and abrasive particles are abundant and tend to be deposited on the lens or face plate of the light source, such as in an off-road vehicle. The covering includes a substantially transparent protective basal layer with a lower surface having a substantially transparent, removable adhesive coating. The basal layer is arranged and configured for removable adhesive affixation to the aperture surface of the light source. A plurality of substantially transparent protective layers, each having a lower surface, is disposed in sequence one on top of the other and on the basal layer to form a stack. Each of the plurality of layers has a removable adhesive coating disposed on their lower surface for affixation to an adjacent underlying layer.

Abstract: A luminaire (1) comprises a luminaire housing (2) having at least one light exit opening (3), and further comprises an explosion-proof illuminant (4) consisting of at least a lamp (5), a base (6) and a lamp envelope (7), and housing contacts (8) in the luminaire housing (2) for supplying the illuminant with electric energy. In order to facilitate the production of such a luminaire and in order to design said luminaire also in such a way that it is variable and suitable for use with essentially all kinds of lamps, and at least partially reusable, the lamp (5) and the base (6) are arranged in the lamp envelope (7) which is implemented in the pressure-resistant-encapsulation or increased-safety ignition protection mode and which is provided with envelope contacts (9) that are accessible from outside, said envelope contacts (9) being used for connection to the housing contacts (8) and being electrically connected to the base (6).

Abstract: Provided is a lighting fitting intended to be mounted in a panel. The fitting includes a body in which a lamp may be mounted. The body includes one or more ventilation apertures which are sized and configured to allow heat generated by a lamp in the body to be adequately vented to the exterior of the body, but to inhibit the passage of fire from the interior of the body to the exterior of the body. The one or more ventilation apertures may be formed by a slot in the body. The one or more ventilation apertures may be configured so that when the fitting is installed in its intended orientation, an at least partially downward path is defined between the interior and exterior of the body of the fitting through the aperture.

Abstract: A worklight with spare bulb storage that is integrated storage into the existing worklight framework. Many worklights have one or more worklight heads supported on a base, which includes one or more generally hollow elongate cross bar structural support members. The spare bulb holder is integrated into the one or more of the cross bar structural support members and includes one or more spare-bulb retainers and a retainer support piece. The retainer itself has an elongate extent with an end cap at one end and is formed to hold an individual elongate double-ended halogen bulb. The retainer support piece is retained in an end of a cross bar structural support member and has at least one opening sized so that the retainer can be inserted through it into the cross bar structural support member. The end cap on the retainer is formed to close the opening through the retainer support piece and to be held securely within the opening when the retainer is inserted into the cross bar structural support member.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight shield protects a headlight of an off-road (or other) vehicle such as an ATV, motorcycle, or other vehicle, to reduce the chance of the headlight cracking, chipping or breaking.

Abstract: An adjustable light includes a base member, which is a shell-like member, having a circuit board and a battery set therein and having a pivot portion and a magnet at an end thereof. The base member can be attracted on a surface, which is made of a magnetic attraction material, by the magnet. A pivot base is pivoted on pivot portion of the base member, on which a switch is provided. An illuminating tube member has a transparent tube and a lamp in the tube. The tube has two lids to close two ends thereof. A shaft is inserted through one lid to pivot the illuminating tube member on the pivot base, and a hook mount is pivoted on the other lid.

Abstract: A work light apparatus includes a housing that has a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending between and attached to the top and bottom walls. A portion of the housing comprises a cage extending from the bottom wall and through the top wall. A light socket is mounted in the housing adjacent to the bottom wall. A light bulb mounted in the light socket emits light outwardly through the cage. An electrical cord is electrically coupled to the light socket. A back magnet is attached to an outer surface of a solid portion of the peripheral wall. The back magnet is positioned opposite of the cage and is configured to releasably couple the housing to a metallic surface attracted to magnets.

Abstract: A combined work light and dual power cord device includes a light-emitting assembly including a protective cage with an access door. A handle is rotatably conjoined to the light-emitting assembly that has a corrugated outer surface. An axial bore is formed along an entire length thereof. A first hook is connected to a top end of the light-emitting assembly. A second hook is connected to a handle bottom end. Mechanisms are included for rotating the handle about a bottom end of the light-emitting assembly and rotating the second hook about the handle bottom end. Primary and secondary power cords are coupled to the handle. A mechanism is included for automatically and simultaneously distributing first and second currents to the primary and secondary power cords respectively so that the second current is only transmitted to the secondary power cord if the first current is passing through the primary power cord.