Abstract: This luminaire has a reflector of substantially transparent material that is adapted to surround a light source. The reflector has many double-reflector right-angle prisms on its outer surface, each characterized by having two reflecting surfaces disposed to effect total internal reflection of a large percentage of the light from the source entering the prism. For controlling the amount of light passing from the source through the prismatic outer surfaces of the reflector, an additive in particle form is dispersed within the transparent reflector material and serves to divert some of the light rays entering the prisms into paths that intersect the reflecting surfaces at angles less than the critical angle of incidence, thereby causing said diverted rays to pass through the prismatic outer surface.

Abstract: A car headlight lamp having a lamp envelope (1), which is closed by seals (2) through which current lead-in members (3,4) are passed and is secured by a holding member to a socket (17), the holding member having a dipping cap (12), which at least partly surrounds the lamp envelope and is connected to a current lead-in member (4) of the lamp envelope. The socket (17) has an outwardly projecting cylindrical flange bush (24) for receiving the lamp envelope (1) and the lamp envelope has a tubular prolongation (6), onto which a clamping sleeve (7) is slipped, which consists of a cylindrical sleeve body (8), which has an outer flange (9) secured to the flange bush and several inwardly directed resilient tongues (10), which bear on the prolongation of the envelope. The dipping cap (12) is secured to the clamping sleeve (7).

Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet light fixture assembly comprising an elongated base with an electrical socket at each end thereof, an elongated bulb supported between the sockets, and a clear plastic tubular sleeve concentrically supported about the bulb for defining an air insulating space therebetween. A plurality of stabilizing members are mounted on the base member intermediate the ends of the tubular sleeve for engaging the tubular sleeve and preventing relative movement between the sleeve and bulb for enabling the sleeve to protect the bulb from damaging impact of forces striking the exterior of the sleeve. The stabilizing members each have a base fixed to the light fixture base member and an outwardly extending sleeve engaging arm mounted for pivotal movement between an operative tubular sleeve engaging and retaining position and a retracted position out of engagement with the tubular sleeve for permitting removal of the sleeve and bulb from the fixture.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly having both AC and DC lamps, as well as AC and DC power receptacles that is capable of operating from either an AC source or a DC source. A 110-volt AC lamp, as well as a 12-volt DC lamp are provided within a reflector housing. The reflector housing has a mask that fits onto the reflector housing. An insulating handle that contains a switch that controls AC power to the AC lamp provides insulation and improved gripping ability for a user. An electrical cord provides electrical current for both the AC and DC lamps. The electrical cord has a pair of adapters, that are compatible with first, a 110-volt AC outlet, for providing power to the AC lamp. Secondarly, the other adapter is compatible with a receptacle used for an automobile cigarette lighter, for providing power to the DC lamp.

Abstract: An outdoor vandal resistant bollard type light is disclosed. The light is made up of, for example, of an inner lamp supporting tube, at the top of which is mounted a light source. The light source is protected from vandalism by an outer tube which has a plurality of openings in its uppermost portion in the vicinity of the light source. The outer tube also has a weather shielding diffuser tube around which the openings are located.

Abstract: A lamp includes a support for a socket and a generally parabolic diffuser surrounding the socket and extending upwardly therefrom. An arm extends upwardly from the support for supporting a generally frusto-conical shade at its upper end. A screen covers the upper opening in the shade, and a wire cage guard extends downwardly from the screen to the upper end of the diffuser.

Abstract: A replaceable disposable cover for a handle of a dental light in a first embodiment (10) includes a bag (12) having an interior area (22). The bag has an open first side (16). An elastic strip (24) is attached to the bag and extends around a perimeter of the bag parallel to the open side. A skirt portion (28) enables installation and removal of the cover from a T-shaped handle (32) of a first type of dental light (30) without touching the handle. In a second embodiment (50) the cover has a pair of opposed bags (52, 54) having opposed open sides (58, 64). A pair of elastic strips (70, 74) extend between the bags and are attached thereto. The elastic strips hold the cover in position on opposed rectangular handles (82, 82') of a second type of dental light (80).

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 portable work light including an elongate fluorescent bulb for emitting light when powered from an electrical current source, an elongate, transparent, relatively thick protective shield, a shock absorber within the shield mounting the bulb within the shield in spaced-apart relation thereto against breakage of the bulb from shock or impact. In addition, an elongate, transparent, relatively thin disposable scuff guard is positioned over the shield to protect the shield from scratching and scuffing and which can be replaced when scratched and scuffed to restore full light transmission to the work light.

Abstract: A shatter-containment fluorescent lamp having a protective plastic sleeve in which the sleeve is attached by an adhesive at each end of the lamp envelope in a manner to provide a controlled air space between the glass lamp envelope and the plastic sleeve to prevent direct transmission of stresses from the envelope to the sleeve. The sleeve is also attached to the lamp base by the adhesive so that there is integral connection of the sleeve and the base at each end of the envelope. A retaining ring, also held by the adhesive, covers the base. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the retaining ring inner surface and the lamp base having mating members to align the retaining ring on the base. In another embodiment, the sleeve has a number of angled slots around its circumference at each end and there are corresponding locking teeth on a retaining ring to accommodate for variations in lamp envelope/protective sleeve length.

Abstract: An airfield marker light, e.g., for runways or taxi strips, comprising a casing (1) with a lower light source (4) and an upper, transparent cover plate (8) situated substantially in the ground plane. An abrasive resistant material, preferably in the form of particles partially embedded into the surface of the cover plate, protrudes upwardly from the cover plate exclusively in at least one dead zone (11, 12, 13), which does not emit any light. The hard material protects the cover plate (8) against mechanical abrasion, for example during snow-clearance by steel scrapers.

Abstract: This luminaire comprises a reflector of transparent material having a prismatic outer surface that includes many juxtaposed prisms. Each prism includes two reflecting surfaces meeting at an apex and having portions disposed to effect total internal reflection of a large percentage of the light rays from the light source of the luminaire. Immediately adjacent the outer surface of the reflector, there is a cover of substantially transparent material that protects the prism reflecting surfaces from deposits that could interfere with their total internal reflecting properties. The cover is spaced from the prismatic outer surface at substantially all points on the prism reflecting surfaces where such reflecting surfaces are disposed to effect total internal reflection of the light source rays.

Abstract: A light-transmitting plastics shield 1 is provided with distance pieces 5 for attachment to the lens 2 of a headlamp, each distance piece comprising a male part 6 and a female part 7, the male part being ultrasonically welded to the shield and comprising a cylindrical head 12 supported between spaced walls 10, 11, the female part 7 comprising a disc-shaped base 14 carrying a socket portion 16, and the base being secured to the lens by an adhesive foam pad 15. The heads 12 are received within the socket portions 16 and are mounted with their axes parallel to allow the shield to be pivoted away from the lens for cleaning. The heads are also capable of axial movement within the sockets to allow for thermal expansion of the shield.

Abstract: A lens shield assembly and method for protecting recessed vehicular lights, such as the type mounted behind a cutout in an automotive body, from gravel, stone, and other roadway debris. The assembly includes an essentially transparent protective plate that is positionable against an outer vehicle surface (such as a bumper or fender) to cover a cutout behind which a light is recessed. A first retaining member is attachable or fixedly secured to the plate outer region and positioned through the opening in the vehicle surface to secure the plate to the vehicle surface. A clip attaches to an outer region of the plate for sliding engagement along an opening in the plate, and can be positioned against a portion of the vehicle surface which borders the cutout so as to clamp the vehicle surface between the plate and the clip. A fastener such as a screw through the plate opening for coupling the plate to the clip.

Abstract: A portable electric lamp of explosion-proof construction including an elongated hand grip, an elongated flourescent bulb having a U-shaped light-generating portion supported at one end of the hand grip and a transparent tube positioned about the light-generating portion of the bulb utilizes an elongated tubular protector element positioned about the transparent tube and which cooperates with the hand grip to maintain the transparent tube in position about the light-generating portion of the bulb. The lamp further includes a power cord routed through the end of the hand grip opposite the light-generating portion and the lamp includes an amount of magnesite base cement positioned in the hand grip and interposed between the light-generating portion and a section of the power cord entering the hand grip. The lamp further includes a ballast assembly having a ballast interconnected in the power cord at a location remote of the hand grip and wherein the ballast is encased in magnesite base cement.

Abstract: A lighting device for household appliances such as ovens, includes an electric lamp socket formed of electrically insulating material preventing leakage currents. Contact parts are disposed in the socket. The socket has an access side with a plug-in opening formed therein into which a lamp with a glass bulb, a lamp base of insulating material and contact prongs protruding from the lamp base is to be plugged into contact with the contact parts in a given plug-in direction. An electrically conductive and protectively grounded protective element covers at least the access side of the lamp socket and extends to the vicinity of at least one of the glass bulb and the lamp base. The protective element and the contact parts are spaced apart by a distance being greater than the length of the contact prongs by a required margin of safety, as seen in the given plug-in direction.

Abstract: A trouble light shield is disclosed for use with an elongated handle member receiving an electric light bulb thereon. The shield includes a reflector partially surrounding the light bulb and a guard assembly having a plurality of radially spaced vertical wires. Collars located at the base of the reflector and guard assembly space the reflector a predetermined distance away from the light bulb and guard assembly, while posts which extend from the guard assembly engage the reflector to maintain its predetermined distance and also to prevent any substantial contact between the reflector and guard assembly.

Abstract: An explosion-proof fixture generally with a ballast or wire housing has an end housing having inner annd outer walls defining a chamber, aligned openings in the inner and outer walls, and a transparent sleeve having an open end, mounted in the opening in the inner wall. The sleeve is slideable through the openings in the inner and outer walls, and mountable and demountable therethrough. A lamp is mounted within the sleeve. The lamp has a socket on it. The socket is mounted on a bracket assembly which in turn is mounted on a retainer mounted in or on the inner wall of the end housing.

Abstract: A single-piece lamp cage molded of plastic and adapted to be secured to a lamp socket to protect the lamp therein. The cage includes stationary and hinged cage sections connected to one another by a living hinge which permits the hinged section to be swung to an open position enabling changing of the lamp without need of removing the cage from the socket. A collar and a hinged clamp are molded integrally with the upper end of the stationary cage section and enable the cage to be installed on the socket without need of tools or hardware.

Abstract: A lamp housing and an integrated ventilating and cooling system for such housing directed to (1) providing a stable environment for the optimum operation of a mercury arc vapor lamp, (2) providing minimum heat transfer to precision instrumentation adjacent to the lamp housing and (3) overcoming problems resulting from possible failure of a mercury arc vapor lamp contained therein, particularly in the case of explosion.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a vehicular lighting unit is provided with a restriction means to prevent the lighting unit from being dismantled from the outside of the vehicle without removing the cover member on the lighting unit.

Abstract: A utility lamp having a handle containing a receptacle outlet and an electrical cord at its bottom end. A bulb cage is affixed to the handle to protectively enclose a bulb inserted into a bulb receptacle. The bulb cage includes a triangular shaped reflector having a plurality of back light slits. A hook is swively mounted to an elongate tube, which is affixed to the reflector. A plurality of spring biased gripping fingers are mounted within the tube and are extendable without the upper end of the tube to facilitate hanging the utility lamp on a projecting means such as a screw.

Abstract: A trouble light which has at the end opposite to the cage a hook that is rotatably mounted to the handle of the trouble light. The rotatable mounting is achieved by the use of a rotation assembly inserted through a hole in the end of the handle of the trouble light. The rotation assembly includes two discs. The first disc is of greater diameter than diameter of the hole in the handle but of lesser diameter than the internal diameter of the handle, and the second disc is of greater diameter than the hole in the handle and of diameter approximating the outside diameter of the handle. The rotation assembly also includes an intermediate cylindrical portion attaching the two discs. The cylindrical intermediate portion has an outside diameter approximating the diameter of the hole in the handle of the trouble light.

Abstract: A heating luminaire has a slightly resilient spun metal housing with a rolled bead of larger diameter formed near the circular opening thereof. A wire guard having four extensions arranged to seat within the bead is inserted through the circular opening, which is of smaller diameter than the bead, by bending one of the extensions and distorting the resilient housing. The guard is locked in place by bending the extension back toward its original position.

Abstract: A trouble light is provided and consists of a reflector adjustably supported around an electric light socket for an electric light bulb with a guard to provide illumination, a device for turning the reflector around the socket in 360.degree. to direct the illumination from the bulb in any direction therefrom and a friction spring for holding the reflector in position after the reflector is turned. The guard is multi-sided so that it does not roll when laid down to rest.

Abstract: A fluorescent tube (10) supported at both ends in a respective base (15, 16) is surrounded by a transparent guard tube (1), which is closed at one end by cap (2) having suspension hooks (3) and at the other by a handle (5) having a connection cable (7). A circuit board (24) having an ignition and feeder circuit arrangement is mechanically releasably connected with both the base (16 ) on the end toward the handle and with a closure element (28) disposed in the end area of the guard tube (1) toward the handle, this releasable connection being effected by holding devices (22, 26; 29). The closure element (28) is latched into the guard tube (1) by means of a detent spring (30). Contact pins (13, 14) and the connection cable (7) are connected to the circuit board (24) in a plug-insertable manner.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment described and illustrated, the lamp comprises a box-like receptacle in which to confine a light. One side of the box is open, and a grid-type shield is pivotably coupled thereto, and latchingly engaged with clasps, to expose illumination from a receptacle confined light and to protect such light from damage. A hook is pivotably journalled from one end of the receptacle, for suspending the receptacle. The journalling end of the hook is U-shaped, and the journalling end of the receptacle has a plurality of detent holes formed therein, whereby the U-shaped end of the hook can be detentably engaged with any one of the detent holes to direct the illumination as desired. The exterior surfaces of the receptacle and shield are flat, to inhibit rolling of the lamp.

Abstract: A trouble light for car mechanics, etc., which utilizes magnets to position and mount the trouble light so as to more effectively direct light on to the desired work area. In particular, it is primarily designed for use in relatively close spaces where it is either inconvenient or impossible to employ conventional means such as a hook or a second person to position and direct the light. The light includes a bracket composed of a non-ferromagnetic material such as aluminum, a plurality of magnets mounted onto the bracket, a plurality of angular ferromagnetic pole pieces for mounting the magnets onto the bracket, and a heat shield for protecting the magnets from heat radiated by the light bulb. The bracket and the heat shield are mounted to the light housing of the trouble light such that the shield is interposed between the bracket and the housing.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17a of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15a and supports a flood lamp 10a powered by generator 15a. A bracket includes a frame 20a extending around and fitted to a generally rectangular end of generator housing 17a. Lamp head 10a has a supporting knuckle 50 with a mounting arm 52 fixed in a socket 60 in an upper region of bracket 20a so that lamp head 10a can pivot on a horizontal axis through knuckle 50 relative to mounting arm 52 and bracket 20a. Lamp head 10a can be folded under socket 60 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20a and the end of generator housing 17a for protective storage, and lamp head 10a can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the downward slope of socket 60. Socket 60 and mounting arm 52 are hollow and provide a conduit for electric conductors leading from generator 15a to lamp head 10a.

Abstract: A spotlight assembly conformed for electrical excitation through the cigarette lighter of an automobile comprises a hollow housing formed by mating a front and a rear housing halves, each half including an upper portion for receiving a bulb and a lower portion forming a handle. The bulb, preferably of the sealed beam type, is retained against outward progression by an inwardly directed lip in the upper front portion and is pressed against this lip by an annular ring in the rear upper portion, the ring being guided by axially aligned posts for compression against the bulb by helical springs on each post.

Abstract: A light fixture for mounting at the bottom of a switch housing of a ceiling fan which has an opening therein. The fixture comprises a top member and a contractible and expansible locking member secured in the top member of the fixture and extending upwardly therefrom. The locking member is adapted to contract for insertion of the member through the opening in the bottom of the housing and expand for locking the member to the housing. Also disclosed is means for retarding the transmission of noise and vibrations from the switch housing to the light fixture thereby preventing damage to the components of the light fixture and extending the life of a light bulb in the fixture.

Abstract: A shock-cushioned lamp mounting structure for use as a license plate illuminator, installed on a vertically rotatable rear door. The shock-cushioned mounting structure includes a housing for a license plate lamp, a light bulb mounted in a lamp socket assembly, and means for absorbing the shock generated from the opening and closing of the vertically rotatable rear door.

Abstract: Headlight comprises a hollow metal housing with a circular rim defining a forward opening. A side outlet socket assembly is provided in the housing, at the rearward end, to receive the transverse pins of a side-pin style bulb. The housing rim has external threads on the outside and a conical, tapered surface on the inside. A separate bulb and lens retainer ring has an external conical, tapered surface, sealingly engageable with the conical surface in the housing rim to provide a tapered flame path in the event of an internal explosion and also allows easy removal of the bulb and lens. The bulb and lens retainer ring has an inner bore with counterbores at the front and rear ends. A rubberlike ring in the rear counterbore provides an elastic seat for a flange on the front of the bulb and cushions it against shock. A heavy lens is potted by epoxy, or otherwise permanently sealed into the front counterbore.

Abstract: A lamp can be thrown alight from a distance by the person using it. The lamp comprises a polyhedral casing, made of shockproof material, inside which is housed a source of light that emits pluridirectional beams.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of a side-handle baton and a flashlight in which the light bulb and reflector are located in the short end of the baton, remote from the battery which can be a rechargeable dry cell battery pack is located intermediate the length of the elongated club portion of the baton, centrally positioned to preserve the balance of the baton. The flashlight switch is located in the end of the side-handle which, preferably, has an enlarged bulbous end for gripping purposes. In preferred embodiments the side-handle includes a central, rotatable sleeve with an interchangeable extension block to permit adjustment of the side-handle to varied hand widths.

Abstract: A bracket formed of a noncombustible material such as metal, serves as a restraint for a ballast transformer mounted in a combustible, electrical lighting fixture in the event the fixture is consumed by fire. The bracket has one end connected to the ballast and an opposite end encircling the free end of a conventional fixture-mounting bushing which is fixedly attached to a metal electrical outlet box. The bracket automatically attaches to the bushing once the fixture is mounted on the bushing and a cap nut is applied thereto.

Abstract: An improved shop light for being releasably mounted in a desired location for illuminating a work area. The shop light (10) comprises a handle member (12) provided with a light bulb socket (16) for releasably receiving a light bulb (18). Electricity for powering the light bulb (18) is supplied by a cord (20) received in handle member (12). A guard member (34) is releasably engaged to the handle member (12) in order to protect the light bulb (18) from damage. Magnetic mounting means (52) are provided for selectively mounting the shop light (10) on a metalic surface, such means being capable of selectively pivoting the shop light (10) to most desirably illuminate a preselected work area. The shop light (10) is further provided with a hook member (50) for hanging the shop light (10) at a desired location.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17 of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15 and supports a flood lamp 10 powered by generator 15. A bracket 20 includes a frame extending around the end of generator housing 17 and projections 21 that reach back to mounting locations where bracket 20 is screwed to generator 15. A gooseneck 30 secured to an upper region of bracket 20 curves downward and outward in a gooseneck shape and terminates in a knuckle that supports lamp head 10 for vertical pivotal movement. Lamp head 10 can be folded under gooseneck 30 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20 and the end of generator housing 17 for protective storage, and lamp head 10 can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the curvature of the upper side of gooseneck 30. Gooseneck 30 is hollow and provides a conduit 40 for electric conductors leading from the generator to the lamp head.

Abstract: A light fixture housing includes upper and lower members. The upper member includes a top bounded on four sides by a wall and the lower member includes a bottom also bounded on four sides by a wall. The walls of the two members define four corners of the housing. At each of the corners in the upper member a tang with an inclined leading ramp is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the wall and is flanked at two sides by a guide. At each of the corners of the lower member and upstanding tongue extends above the wall and includes an aperture for receiving the tang when the upper and lower members are assembled. A slot is located in at least one of the corners of the upper member adjacent to the locking tang and a notch is formed in the upper end of at least one of the tongues such that a power line may be threaded through and held within the slot. To assemble the housing, the upper and lower members are positioned together and each of the tongues is positioned within a set of guides.

Abstract: A luminaire shield, particularly for protecting street lights from breakage by vandals includes a laminate plate mounted in spaced relationship from the lens of the luminaire. Heat can thereby escape between an air gap and between the light source housing and the shield, and the shield extends beyond the lens with a tail portion covering the electrical converter (ballast) mounted within the luminaire housing, such that this is also protected.

Abstract: A light unit assembly adapted to illuminate liquid below a liquid surface (for example of a pool or spa) includes(a) a lamp unit including a metallic housing adapted to be cooled by heat transfer to the liquid, and lamp circuitry,(b) a thermostat coupled to the lamp circuitry to control electrical energization of the lamp, and(c) a heat conductive metallic strip associated with said housing and thermostat to become increasingly heated for changing the conductive state of the lamp in response to diminished cooling of the housing by said liquid.

Abstract: An electronic flashtube is fixedly mounted to a reflector housing by an elongated elastomeric strap having openings therethrough at opposite ends thereof for engaging respectively the opposite end portions of the flashtube which extend from the reflector housing. The elongated strap extends across the exterior of the reflector housing so as to yieldably bias the flashtube toward that portion of the reflector housing across which the strap extends.

Abstract: A flashlight construction is disclosed, which comprises a body portion, a head portion attached to the body portion and pivotable about a single pivot axis, and through a pivot arc that lies in the longitudinal plane of the body portion, the body portion adapted to contain at least one battery and the head portion adapted to contain a light bulb. Separate electrical contact means are located in the body portion and the head portion and slidably engage with each other. The electrical contact means cooperates to define an electrical switch means that controls the flow of electrical current. The switch means is located inboard of the head portion and adjacent the pivot axis. Accordingly, the flashlight may be switched off by rotating the head portion into position in abuttment with the body portion, while switching the flashlight on as accomplished by rotating the head portion away from such abuttment.

Abstract: A trouble light support and storage device has a flat frame with an aperture therein for receiving and encompassing a trouble light and permitting forward or rearward directing of the light's beam. The frame includes upper and lower transverse flexing web members between which a trouble light is extended with the web members being elastically flexed to firmly retain the trouble light and prevent destructive rattling and shaking thereof. The frame includes primary and secondary cord storage reels.

Abstract: A vandal resistant security light fixture having a housing and a light which is serviceable and removable from outside the room in which it is installed. The housing has at least one surface which faces into the room and is open at the back to permit servicing or replacement of the light assembly without having to enter the room. The fixture is vandal resistant and is particularly useful in prison cells and may be provided with one or more vandal resistant switches and vandal resistant electrical receptacles.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a thermal protective device including a case in which there is mounted a temperature sensitive element, in a lighting fixture adapted for recessed mounting in a ceiling support surface, includes a receptacle dimensioned for receipt of the thermal protective device. The receptacle is mounted on the interior surface of the side wall of the recess mounted housing of the lighting fixture. The housing side wall defines an aperture predeterminedly located therein with which the temperature sensitive element is aligned for sensing the temperature of the area adjacent the exterior surface of the housing side wall. The receptacle includes fingers for biasing the thermal protective device into engagement with the interior surface of the housing side wall. The receptacle is constructed of reflective material to reflect heat emanating from the lamp of the lighting fixture away from the thermal protective device.

Abstract: A luminaire adapted to be mounted at the top of a post and to direct light below a horizontal plane is disclosed. A housing element preferably of a polycarbonate material comprises a housing for an electrical system and a refractor means having an interior and exterior prismatic structure.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing the space between the outside of the socket and the reflector of an outdoor luminaire of the type having its lamp on a substantially horizontal axis. The reflector has an elongated oblong opening through which the socket projects, the oblong shape of the opening enabling setting the mounting height of the cylindrical socket. The space between the socket and reflector must be sealed to prevent insects, dust and dirt from entering the reflector. A sealing plate with an opening larger than the area of the socket circular section resiliently grips the reflector and compresses a gasket liner peripherally enclosing the reflector opening. Adhered to the plate is a second gasket which yieldably engages the outer wall of the socket with an interference fit and completes the sealing action. The resilient gripping of the reflector by the plate is accomplished by two stepped ears on the sealing plate.

Abstract: A unitary grommet, adapted to securely mount therein a headlight-protecting screens and further adapted to enable secure mounting thereof in a headlight-opening-defining portion of a vehicle bumper or the like, for protecting the vehicle headlight, is described.The unitary grommet is comprised of flexibly-resilient material, and includes a common wall, separating a peripheral screen-mounting section. The screen-mounting section extends behind the vehicle bumper headlight-opening, for preventing access thereto, and to enable secure and efficient mounting of the screen in the grommet. The bumper-mounting section is adapted to extend peripherally about the bumper headlight opening, when the grommet is properly mounted, and provides a molded channel for securely mounting the grommet in the vehicle bumper headlight opening.

Abstract: The invention discloses an auxiliary head lamp device for a car equipped with a cover which is optionally fitted to a car and is lit during driving in fog or the like. The cover of this device can be opened when a solenoid of a cover driving mechanism is energized by operating a switch disposed inside the room of the car. The solenoid releases engagement of a stopper that restricts the cover urged in the opening direction. The switch may be used also as a switch for a light source bulb. After the solenoid is energized and the opening operation of the cover starts, a current to the solenoid is automatically cut off so that over-heat or burn-out of the solenoid that would occur if the current is continuously applied thereto can be prevented.