Abstract: An awareness ribbon novelty lamp assembly provides an illuminated awareness novelty in low light conditions. The lamp assembly includes a three-dimensional, awareness ribbon construction and a cap assembly. The awareness ribbon construction is constructed from a light-penetrative material and defines an awareness ribbon shape. The upper end of the ribbon construction includes an assembly-receiving aperture intermediate anterior and posterior ribbon portions. The cap assembly includes an aperture-closing construction and a light assembly. The light assembly is receivable in the assembly-receiving aperture, and the closing construction caps the assembly-receiving aperture. The light assembly provides illumination internally to the awareness ribbon construction for enabling onlookers to readily visualize the ribbon construction.

Abstract: A support structure includes a groove and a channel. The grove can be defined by a wall and a lip. An energy consumption device includes a housing that supports a magnet and a first and second terminal and the magnet helps couple the energy consumption device to the support structure. The housing is positioned in the groove and the groove helps retain the housing in the support structure while the channel allows the energy consumption device to be visible. To help secure the energy consuming device, a header can be provided on both ends of the support structure so that the housing can be translated along the groove but cannot be removed from the support structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame structure and a backlight module. The frame structure comprises four subframes, retaining holes arranged on a side of a back plate, and fixing parts; each of the subframes has an inner side formed with at least one retaining part; the corresponding subframe is fixed on the side of the back plate by matching the retaining hole with the corresponding retaining part. The frame structure and the backlight module of the present invention can lower manufacturing cost and enhance the assembly/disassembly efficiency of the frame.

Abstract: An LED street lamp has a lamp body, at least one LED module and a power supply. The lamp body includes at least one heat dissipating portion and a connecting portion. Each of the at least one heat dissipating portion has two main fins. The main fins are crossed to divide each of the at least one heat dissipating portion into four fan-shaped regions. Each fan-shaped region has multiple auxiliary fins and multiple ventilation channels. Each of the at least one LED module is secured to one of the at least one heat dissipating portion of the lamp body. The power supply is mounted on the connecting portion of the lamp body. With the above-mentioned structure, the LED street lamp can provide improved heat dissipation and dust does not easily accumulate in the ventilation channels.

Abstract: A lamp heat sink includes a plurality of heat dissipating fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp heat sink further comprises a heat dissipating circumferent skirt surrounding the body and disposed between the plurality of heat dissipating fins. The lamp heat sink further comprises a plurality of channels disposed around the body, formed by the plurality of heat dissipating fins and the heat dissipating circumferent skirt. The plurality of channels each include an intake opening configured to receive cold air and an exhaust opening configured to release warm air.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining an ornament, for example, an ornamental crystal, on a frame or plate is provided. The method includes providing a pin having a first end and a second end, opposite the first end, the second end comprising a projection, for example, a head; inserting the first end of the pin through an aperture in the ornament and through a hole in the frame wherein the projection obstructs the aperture in the ornament; deforming, for example, twisting, the second end of the pin to provide a deformation of the second end that obstructs passage of the second end through the hole in the frame; and retaining the ornament on the frame by the projection of the first end of the pin and the deformation of the second end of the pin. Aspects of the invention facilitate the mounting of ornaments to ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cooling system (1) for electronic components (4). The cooling system (1) comprises means (7) for producing cyclic air pressure fluctuations, wherein the electronic components (4) are distanced from the pressure producing means (7). In the vicinity of the electronic components (4) are situated means (5), preferably restrictions like holes, which are affected by the cyclic air pressure fluctuations, and which produce cyclic air jets (6). The air jets (6) affect the surface of the electronic component (4), and since the air jets (6) originate directly in the vicinity of the electronic components (4), an efficient heat transfer is affected. Preferably, the pressure producing means (7) actuate a pressure Pc inside a chamber (2), and turbulent air jets (6) are produced through holes (5) of a substrate (3), onto which electronic components (4) are mounted.

Abstract: A device is provided for fastening and contacting a lighting device and/or a lighting module. The device is preferably fastened to a heat sink, and the lighting device and/or the lighting module, is fastened in the device. The device has at least one outer element as a retaining ring and at least one inner element and/or spring element, and or at least one electrical contacting part.

Abstract: A screwing device includes a screw shaft and a knob. The screw shaft is provided with a screw center axis as the center thereof. The knob includes a knob body having the screw shaft projecting therefrom and an operating hole provided on the knob body about a hole center axis as the center thereof, the hole center axis extending in a direction orthogonal to the screw center axis. The operation hole is arranged at a position deviated from the screw center axis so that the hole center axis does not intersect the screw center axis.

Abstract: An illumination device (12) for accommodating an LED luminous means (70), which device has a supply region (14, 114), a light generating region (16, 116) and a base body (10, 110) extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein at least one luminous means receptacle (30, 40, 50, 130, 140, 150) having a groove (33, 43, 53, 133, 143, 153) for fixing the luminous means (70) is provided in or on the light generating region (16, 116) and wherein the supply region (16, 116) has a channel (18, 20, 64, 118, 120, 164) having a channel base (22, 122) and a side wall (24, 124).

Abstract: An electric wire holding and waterproofing structure includes a circuit board connected to an electric wire, a housing that accommodates the circuit board, a holder having a through hole for leading out the electric wire to the outside of the housing, a packing provided on an outer circumference of the holder so as to be brought into intimately contact with an inner circumference of the housing, a rubber plug attached to the electric wire so as to seal the through hole of the holder, and a cover fitted into the housing. When the cover is fitted into the housing, the holder and the cover hold the electric wire in a state that the electric wire has a bent portion.

Abstract: Light emitter components and methods having improved electrical contacts and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a light emitter component can include a submount, at least one light emitter chip on the submount, and at least one electrical contact disposed along portions of at least three external surfaces of the submount. The at least one electrical contact can be electrically connected to the at least one light emitter chip.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light source unit that has a light source, a holding member (supporting frame) that holds the light source unit, and a locking mechanism that locks by the operation of an operating piece in a condition where the light source unit is held by the supporting frame. The locking mechanism is arranged for containing the operating piece inside the lighting apparatus. The operating piece to which an external force is applied is contained in the lighting apparatus in the locking condition. Thus, it is possible to avoid the release of the lock, and prevent the light source unit from being detached by unintentionally applied external force or the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of a base for a lamp are shown and described, said base including a base member, having an attachment member adapted to attach a combined adjustable arm and lamp to the base member, wherein said base member has a mass sufficient to support the combined adjustable arm and lamp in all possible orientations; at least one outlet module housed in the base member; and a printed circuit board disposed within the base member, said printed circuit electrically connected to a household power outlet, said printed circuit board adapted to electrically connect the at least one outlet module to the household power supply, and wherein said printed circuit board includes a transformer adapted to transform the household power supply into an output power suitable for powering the lamp, and wherein the transformer is electrically connected to the lamp.

Abstract: A light diode with a lighting body and connecting wires for operating a light diode are disclosed. The lighting body is connected with a separate cooling body associated to the light diode, wherein the light diode is maintained on the circuit board by means of a clamping mechanism.

Abstract: A light emitting diode cooling device and method are disclosed for passively removing heat from the LED using liquid convection to cool the LED. The liquid convection cooling device operates to cool the LED by circulating a liquid cooling medium without consuming external power to move the medium.

Abstract: An overhead LED light fixture including a base member with a vertical sleeve secured to the top of the base member for alignment with a pass-through opening. The fixture has a driver-tray assembly with a bottom member engageable with the base member at the pass-through opening, a vertical driver-support structure extending upwardly therefrom, at least one driver secured to the support structure, and the driver-tray assembly is slideably received within the vertical sleeve. When used as a canopy light, the driver-tray assembly is removable from below the canopy to facilitate servicing, upgrading or replacing of components.

Abstract: A universal platform may be used to create a family of LED light bulbs with lower costs. One universal platform includes a lamp base, a lamp holder, and a driver. Different upper bulb portions may be assembled on this universal platform. An alternate universal platform include a lamp base, a lamp holder, a heat sink, a driver shell, a driver, a PCB, and one or more LEDs. Different diffusers may be connected to this platform to produce different bulb designs. The bulbs may include an optional diffuser for producing omnidirectional light.

Abstract: Exposed fixture mechanism (or exposed fixture mechanism) and associated mounting features constituting a broad range of structural, aesthetic, and/or functional enhancements to existing recessed fixtures. Embodiments are generally configured to couple at a structural surface at and/or surrounding a recessed fixture. A mounting ring provides secure attachment at the structural surface, A ring cover with or without an exposed fixture mechanism (EFM) typically is coupled to the mounting ring surrounding the recessed fixture via a variety of mechanisms including but not limited to a twist-lock engagement, magnets, screws, or snap on mechanisms. EFMs include a wide variety of aesthetic, functional, and/or structural embodiments.

Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that includes: a heat sink which includes a base and a projection extending from the base and having one side; a light source which includes a substrate disposed on the one side of the projection and a light emitting device disposed on the substrate; an optical plate disposed on the light emitting device; a driving part which is disposed on the base and is electrically connected to the light source; and a housing which receives the heat sink, the light source, the optical plate and the driving part, wherein the one side of the projection is disposed between a first point and a second point, wherein the first point indicates a half of the overall height of the housing, and wherein the second point indicates a minimum interval of 5 mm between the light emitting device and the optical plate.

Abstract: A printed circuit board supporter includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a central portion. The top surface enables location of a printed circuit board. The bottom surface enables the force from an injection mold to be distributed across the bottom of the printed circuit board. The central portion of the printed circuit board supporter contains force spreading columns which pass between the top surface of the printed circuit board supporter and the bottom surface of the printed circuit board supporter.

Abstract: A luminous element holder for fastening to at least one body, includes a slot-like interior chamber, wherein, by means of at least one web protruding laterally into the interior chamber, the interior chamber is divided into a slot-like insertion chamber for receiving the at least one body and a receiving chamber, openly adjoining the insertion chamber, for at least one luminous element.

Abstract: An LED light fixture including a plurality of upwardly-protruding elongate fins extending therealong from distal fin-ends to proximal fin-ends adjacent to upward-flow openings through the fixture, the fins defining horizontal between-fin channels open at the distal fin-ends, and a plurality of flow-interrupters between adjacent fins changing air flow along the channels. The flow-interrupters may be less than half the heights of their respective between-fin channels and may be mounting bosses to serve the further purpose of facilitating assembly of the fixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for installing a plurality of linear light fixtures. The apparatus of the present invention uses male connector and female electrical connectors and reduces on-site installation time and labor. The male connectors are positioned in a detachable housing unit that is connected to at least one light fixture to form a light fixture assembly which may be assembled off-site. The female connectors are retained in a connector bracket that forms part of a top cover assembly which is coupled to the electrical circuitry of the building structure on-site. The male-and-female connectors are thus manually connected on-site without the use of tools, thereby requiring only one on-site electrical connection from the female connectors within the top cover assembly to the power source of the building structure.

Abstract: A display screen assembly is suitable for use in a digital device that lacks the processing power, memory, or both needed to carry out light-simulated bar code processing. The display screen assembly includes a display screen having a display area and mounted to a flexible circuit. The flexible circuit includes numerous conductive circuit traces including terminal ends, and various electronic components such as a controller and a screen driver. The various components may be covered by a cover layer, and the display screen including the display area may be covered by a sheet of transparent material. An LED may be generally positioned near an edge or corner of the display screen, and may be may be controlled by a digital device processor or by the controller on the flexible circuit, as desired, for producing light-simulated bar codes.

Abstract: In a portable light and/or a light source adapter therefor, the open end of a light body has one or more features, and a light source includes an adapter base for being disposed in the open end of the light body. The adapter base has one or more features in an asymmetric pattern complementary to that of the features of the light body, so the adapter base seats in the light body only with the complementary features in a predetermined rotational relationship for mating. The light source may be connected to an electrical connection of the adapter base that mates with the electrical connection of the light body when the adapter base is seated in the predetermined rotational relationship for mating. The light source may preferably be retained in the light body by a retainer.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a light emitting package. A hole is formed through the PCB. The light emitting package has a light source and a lead, and is disposed on the PCB. The light emitting package has a stepped portion having predetermined height. The stepped portion is disposed in the hole formed through the PCB. Thus, a thickness of the light-emitting module may be decreased, reliability of the light-emitting module may be enhanced, and thus a thickness and a bezel of a display apparatus may be decreased.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light with a corrugated reflective surface is disclosed. The corrugated reflective surface reflects and diffuses light beams emitting from a light source having at least one LED. The corrugated reflective surface can be concavely curved. The curvature and the corrugations of the reflective surface can be designed by an equation to achieve a specified beam spread.

Abstract: A two-way theft resistant light flange that restricts both front and rear disengagement of a vehicle light fixture from a light flange for preventing the theft and vandalism of vehicle lights, while also retaining structural integrity of the two-way theft resistant light flange. The two-way theft resistant light flange accomplishes this task by utilizing numerous anti-theft components. A lip that circumscribes the inner perimeter and a plurality of knobs or ridges restrict movement of the light fixture in one direction; while a plurality of retaining clips restrict movement of the light fixture in the opposite direction. Principles of dry friction force and enhanced secure attachment components to the vehicle also provide anti-theft capabilities. The two-way theft resistant light flange also retains its structural integrity by fabricating and orienting the security components in a strategic manner.

Abstract: A lighting unit according to one embodiment includes a board, a support member, and a plurality of heat radiation fins. A light emitting element is disposed on a first surface of the board. The support member has an interior surface on which a second surface of the board that is opposite to the first surface is disposed to be in contact therewith to enable heat conduction from the board to the support member. The heat radiation fins are disposed on an exterior surface of the support member substantially parallel with each other and with a clearance between each other, and each having a flat shape that extends outwardly from the exterior surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wiring board device includes a ceramic board including a first surface and a second surface. A first electrode layer is formed on the first surface of the ceramic board, and a second electrode layer is formed on the second surface of the ceramic board. The first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are not electrically connected to each other. A first copper plated layer as a wiring pattern is formed on the first electrode layer, and a second copper plated layer is formed on the second electrode layer. The first copper plated layer and the second copper plated layer are not electrically connected to each other. A heat spreader is thermally connected to the second copper plated layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a luminaire includes: a light-emitting portion having a light-emitting element; a circuit board having a notch or a through hole; an electronic component mounted on a side of a second main surface opposite to a first main surface of the circuit board; a thermal radiator provided on a side of the first main surface and including the light-emitting portion disposed on the thermal radiator; a thermally-conductive medium disposed on the side of the first main surface of the circuit board and being in contact with the electronic component through the notch or the through hole, and capable of transferring heat generated by the electronic component to the side of the first main surface of the circuit board; and an outer frame member accommodating the light-emitting portion, the circuit board, the electronic component, and the thermally-conductive medium.

Abstract: Light fixtures providing improved installation features and methods for installing such light fixtures are described herein. The light fixture may include a light fixture housing that forms a cavity and has a first end, a second end, and a connection means located at either the first end or second end of the housing. The connection means connects the light fixture housing to another light fixture housing. The light fixture further includes a light tray located in the cavity of the light fixture housing below the connection means. The light tray is hand-bendable to provide access to the interior components of the light fixture.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided including a light emitter; and a panel. The panel includes a recess configured to accept an optically transparent sealant that is illuminated by light from the light emitter. Moreover, the panel includes a hole in the recess that is sealed by the optically transparent sealant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high thermally conductive composite, including a first composite and a second composite having a co-continuous and incompatible dual-phase manner. The first composite consists of glass fiber distributed in polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), poly(?-caprolactam) (Nylon 6), polyhexamethylene adipamide (nylon 66), or polypropylene (PP). The second composite consists of carbon material distributed in polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: Provided is a light emitting apparatus including a body unit, a control unit configured to control a light emitting diode (LED), a heat emitting unit configured to emit heat of the LED, and an assembly unit configured to mutually connect the control unit and the heat emitting unit to the body unit. According to the foregoing structure, the body unit, the control unit, and the heat emitting unit may be connected through a single assembly process, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for an LED lighting device. The LED lighting device includes a light emission section and a heat dissipation section. The lighting device has opposite ends each provided with the fastener. The fastener has a base that includes a retention section and first and support sections extending upward therefrom. The first and second support sections are arranged at opposite sides of the retention section. The first and second support sections each have a top end forming a flat top surface. The retention section includes a pawl. Two fasteners are coupled to the opposite ends of the LED lighting device so that the LED lighting device can be independently mounted to positioning rails. When the LED lighting device gets broken, it only needs to remove the LED lighting device alone for replacement. In this way, the operation of replacement and maintenance of the LED lighting device is simplified.

Abstract: There are provided a light-emitting element mounting substrate having high bonding strength between a substrate main body and a metal portion, and a light-emitting device having high bonding strength between the substrate main body and the metal portion and high reliability. A light-emitting element mounting substrate includes a substrate main body (20) formed of a ceramic sintered body; and a silver-containing metal portion (2), a silver-containing region (4) existing in a portion of the substrate main body which faces the metal portion across a bonding portion bonding the substrate main body and the silver-containing metal portion. Accordingly, it is possible to increase bonding strength between the substrate main body (20) and the metal portion (2).

Abstract: A heat conducting lamp base (100) includes a heat conducting portion (120) and a power socket (110) electrically connected to a LED light source (130). The heat conducting portion (120) is made of a thermally conductive material and has at least one heat conducting surface (126). The heat conducting surface (126) is contacted with a heat conducting member (140) of the LED light source (130) so as to facilitate the heat conduction. The heat conducting portion (120) is coupled to at least one part of the power socket (110) and to a heat sink (300) to allow dissipation of heat generated by the LED light source (130). A LED lamp comprising the heat conducting lamp base is provided. The heat conducting lamp base solves the heat dissipation problem of high power LEDs and permits the lamps of small size.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) bulb includes a lamp seat for connecting the LED bulb to an external power source, a rotatable member rotatably connected to the lamp seat, two holders fixed to the rotatable member and a lamp head pivotally connecting with the holders. The rotatable member is rotatable around a first axis. The lamp head is rotatable around a second axis. The second axis is unparallel to the first axis. Thus, an illumination angle of the lamp head can be adjusted with respect to the lamp seat along two planes. An LED module is attached to the lamp head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp, essentially containing a lamp head, an upright tube, and a stand. These three elements can be connected to each other in a releasable and latchable manner based upon an operable construction. In the assembled state, the three elements form a table lamp or a floor lamp based on dimensions. The lamp head can be removed and thus can be used as a mobile hand lamp. After disassembly, all parts can be accommodated in the stand, which forms a transport case.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cup-shaped heat dissipation member aimed to meet the heat dissipation requirement of an electric-powered light emitting unit; the outer bottom side of the cup-shaped heat dissipation member is installed with the electric-powered light emitting unit (200), so the heat energy from the electric-powered light emitting unit (200) cannot only be dissipated to the exterior from the surface of the heat dissipation member, with the enlarged inner recessed surface formed on the cup-shaped structure in the heat dissipation member (100) opposite to the installation location of the electric-powered light emitting unit (200), the heat energy inside the heat dissipation member (100) can also be directly dissipated through the larger heat dissipation area formed on the inner recessed surface of the cup-shaped structure, thereby assisting the electric-powered light emitting unit (200) to dissipate heat to the exterior.

Abstract: An LED lamp conversion module for converting an outpost lighting fixture from incandescent or halogen lighting to LED lighting, the conversion module including a base and an LED lamp attached to the base, where the LED lamp has at least one LED. Electronics are adapted to illuminate the at least one LED of the LED lamp when powered with a current. The conversion module also includes an electronic connection member in electrical communication with the electronics. The conversion module may be used to replace an incandescent or halogen lamp in an outpost lighting fixture by connecting the base to the outpost lighting fixture and connecting the electronic connection member to a power source of the outpost lighting fixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cup-shaped heat dissipater structure for meeting the heat dissipation requirement of an electric luminous body; the outer cup bottom of the cup-shaped heat dissipater (100) is formed as a planar or convex or concave surface for accommodating the electric luminous body (200), so the heat generated by the electric luminous body (200) can be dissipated to the exterior from the surface of the heat dissipater, with the enlarged inner recessed surface formed on the cup-shaped structure in the heat dissipater (100) opposite to the installation location of the electric luminous body (200), the heat inside the heat dissipater (100) can also be directly dissipated through the larger heat dissipation area formed on the inner recessed surface of the cup-shaped structure, thereby assisting the electric luminous body (200) to dissipate heat to the exterior.

Abstract: An illumination device including a base and a heat dissipation member is provided. The heat dissipation member disposed on the base has a central axis and at least one heat dissipation channel. At least one virtual circle having a radius R1 with reference to the central axis is formed on an orthogonal virtual plane of the central axis, and at least one intersection is generated by the virtual circle and border of the heat dissipation channel.

Abstract: A light emitting device comprises a resin molded body having a recess, the recess having a first bottom surface and a second bottom surface arranged at a higher location of an outer periphery than the first bottom surface; a first electrically conductive member and a second electrically conductive member each having terminal portions respectively exposed from a first outer side surface and second outer side surface which are opposite outer side surfaces among the outer side surfaces of the resin molded body; a light emitting element mounted on the first electrically conductive member; a protective element mounted on the second electrically conductive member; and another electrically conductive member separated from the first electrically conductive member and the second electrically conductive member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a luminaire includes a main body part, a holding part at least a part of which is provided inside the main body part, a light source part that is provided on one end side of the main body part and includes a light-emitting element, a control part that is provided inside the holding part and controls the light-emitting element, an area control part that is provided between the control part and the holding part and includes a concave part, and a first heat transfer part that is provided inside the concave part and between the control part and the holding part.

Abstract: An illumination device can be arranged along a contour of a component in a motor vehicle so that the contour of the component is recognizable in the dark as a bright strip. The illumination device allows producing a light strip along a predetermined distance. For this, the illumination device has a longitudinally shaped light conductor for distributing light along the distance and a coupling-in element which is connected to the light contour for coupling light into the light conductor. The light conductor is supported positionally fixed relative to the component in a region by means of a fixed-bearing device. The coupling in element on the other hand is supported by means of a floating-bearing device for movement relative to the component along at least one direction.

Abstract: A lamp apparatus includes a body, a light-emitting module, a lighting device, a cap unit, and an insulating member. The body has thermal conductivity, and is provided with a base unit, a cylindrical portion extending upright in a substantially cylindrical shape from the back side of the base unit, and a plurality of thermal radiation fins formed on the back side of the base unit. The light-emitting module is disposed on a front side of the base unit of the body. The lighting device performs lighting control on the light-emitting elements, and is disposed inside the cylindrical portion of the body. The cap unit includes a pair of electrode pins and covers the lighting device. The insulating member is disposed inside the cylindrical portion of the body and includes an upright portion extending upright from a peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: A lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment includes a fixture main body 10, a power supply unit, and an organic Electro-Luminescence panel 20. The fixture main body 10 has a planar shape. The power supply unit is arranged on an upper surface which is a side facing to an attaching target to which the fixture main body 10 is attached, and in a center portion of the fixture main body 10. The organic Electro-Luminescence panel 20 is arranged at the fixture main body 10, is connected to the power supply unit, and radiates light in the lower surface direction at least which is the side opposite to the side facing to the attaching target.