Abstract: The invention discloses an LED lamp and an LED lamp string having a load connected to both ends of an LED, and the lamp acts like a non-polarized lamp to an alternate current and maintains to be half-wave lit. No consideration of anode and cathode is needed for connecting the LEDs of the lamp string in series on an electric wire. Even when an LED is damaged to produce an open circuit, electric current still can pass through the load connected to the damaged LED to light up the rest LEDs. Since the LED will not be damaged easily while blinking, the LED has a long life. It is not necessary to consider the polarity of the LED for its installation, and thus making the installation and replacement more convenient. The invention comes with a voltage divider or choke that can resist voltage or current surges.

Abstract: Various embodiments of lighting assemblies, lighting apparatus, and lighting systems are provided. The lighting assemblies, apparatus, and systems can have first and second contacts disposed to retain a bulb and to pierce an insulation layer on a conductor. The lighting assemblies, lighting apparatus, and lighting systems can be low voltage lighting assemblies and lighting systems. Methods of installing lighting systems are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative light string that comprises one or more branch circuits, each of said more branch circuits is parallelly connected each other, and then connected to a common power supply wire for importing operational voltage; each said branch circuit comprises a plurality of light groups, and said plurality of light groups are serially connected in turn; each of said plurality of light groups comprises a first LED, and further comprises a protective diode parallelly connected with said first LED in a reverse direction. Said protective diode may be a rectifier diode, a zener diode, a switching diode or a second LED. In the present invention, the protective diode is parallelly connected with the first LED in the reverse direction via a welding manner and shares a pair of pins with the first LED. Further, the chip of the protective diode and the chip of the first LED may be installed into one housing to form an integrative component, thus the connecting wires are saved.

Abstract: A light string includes a main light string and at least one extension light string. The main light string includes an AC power plug for connecting to an AC power supply, a light string wire circuit connected to the AC power plug, and a plurality of bulb holders connected to the light string wire circuit in series, so that a divided AC voltage of the AC power supply is allocated to each of the bulb holders, and a light emitting element may be mounted in the bulb holder to emit light. The extension light string includes a connector for connecting to any empty one of the bulb holders on the main light string, an AC/DC converting unit connected to the connector, and a plurality of extension bulb holders parallelly connected to DC voltage outputs of the AC/DC converting unit and having a light emitting element mounted therein.

Abstract: A portable lamp is provided having a housing having a front end, a rear end and at least a pair of walls there between; and a spring actuated grip attachable to the housing whereby the flashlight is able to be hung from a stationary member; wherein the grip is able to be actuated by one hand of a user of the flashlight. A method for securing the portable lamp is further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative light string, which includes a main light string having several lamp holders to engage with related C-type lamps, a branch string having one end a screw-head. The branch string can have its screw-head engage with a lamp holder of the main string, which then includes several C-type lamps and several branch strings that facilitates the application on any decoration and obtains utilization and improvement.

Abstract: A retrofit pendant light fixture that is adapted to be hung from a ceiling and readily installed in a socket normally carried within a recessed housing in the ceiling. A lamp is carried on a lower end of an electrical cord extending from an adapter housing.

Abstract: A hanger or bracket for hanging light strings. The hanger or bracket holds a light bulb of the light string and the adjoining conductor. The light bulb and conductor can be quickly and easily placed within the hanger, and the hanger mounted to a building, or other structure, or to a plant, such as a tree.

Abstract: LED strip lamp comprising a light emitting diode and extruded electrodes characterized in that a shaped electrode of that LED is fixed directly to a diode connecting part on a current supplying conductor, by die bonding or other fixing means, an insulating painted layer on the current supplying conductor being locally absent, exposing a core wire, wherein the current supplying conductor comprises a metal wire rod having said insulating painted layer thereon.

Abstract: A decorative lighting assembly includes a plurality of light emitters each having a pair of oppositely positioned first male connectors. The light emitters emit light when power flows through the first male connectors of the light emitters. A plurality of elongated couplers is provided and each has a pair of first female connectors electrically coupled together and positioned opposite of each other. Each of the first female connectors is configured to receive and electrically connect to one of the first male connectors. The light emitters are each positioned between and electrically coupled to a pair of elongated couplers to form a strand of electrically coupled light emitters. The strand is electrically coupled to a power supply coupler configured for electrically engaging a female power outlet.

Abstract: A portable LED lamp can be removably attached to a stand. The stand has connectors that are usable to retain the lamp as well as supply power to the lamp from an external-power supply source. The connectors can also serve as pivot points for a user to pivot the portable LED lamp when it is attached to the stand. In some embodiments, a dual level circuit board assembly is also provided for the portable LED lamp, with LEDs coupled to both levels of the circuit board assembly.

Abstract: Lighting systems and methods are described, including track lighting systems and methods.

Abstract: A lighting device for festival decoration comprises a plurality of decorative lamp blocks wired in series successively, each block having a two-row lamp fixture; a lamplight controller and a knob switch for regulating lamplights electrically coupled with the wired decorative lamp blocks. The decorative lamp block consists of two-row lampshades, a box body and a lamp body. According to the invention, the lighting device for festival decoration comprises a plurality of decorative lamp blocks having two-row decorative lamps controlled by the lamplight controller, wherein each block is electrically connected for an equal period of time and started up at a different point of time, so that the decorative lamp blocks are powered on successively to give out special run-after lighting effects at a run-after speed regulated by the knob switch.

Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130p) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130p) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).

Abstract: A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable includes opposite first and second ends. The first end of the suspension cable has a loop engaging the first tongue of the wall of the housing and the second end of the suspension cable is adapted to engage a support to suspend the housing from the support.

Abstract: An illuminated necklace. The necklace has a plurality of ornamental lamp fixtures, some of which include light emitting devices therein. The light emitting devices are switched on and off in excess of 100 times per minute. The ornamental lamp fixtures may be provided in the shape of shamrocks, hearts, pumpkins, a bulbous form, or other desired shapes. The light emitting device may emit light of the same or of a different color than the ornamental lamp fixture in which it is housed.

Abstract: A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bus-bars, respectively, and a compression gasket for biasing the two insulators into engagement with guide grooves in the bendable sheaths. Power is fed to the track by power connectors that engage the bus-bars contained within the conductor subassembly. Light fixtures are powered by making electrical contact with the bus-bars of the conductor subassembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a kit or a channel system useful for the removable mounting (installation and removal) of ornamental light strings onto buildings such as houses, offices, stores, and the like. The system according to the present invention has at least one, preferably a series of, display channel pieces, or tracks, that are attached to a surface of a building, such as a house, store, office, or the like. The channel pieces are coupled together with coupling tabs. Slide mounts moveably fit within, and work with, channels within the channel pieces and are used to moveably secure ornamental light strings to the system when in use. Beveled edges located on distal ends of projections on the channel pieces allow for variable positioning of light strings using the channels system of the present invention. A slide mount guide is used to urge the mounted light string from a storage channel piece to the display channel pieces.

Abstract: A rope light having a multi-circuit arrangement is disclosed. The light comprises a plurality of electrical wires longitudinally extended therealong; and one or more pairs of first and second illuminating units, each pair being electrically coupled between any two electrical wires, each illuminating unit including a plurality of LEDs coupled in series, and the first and the second illuminating units in each pair being connected in parallel. Applying AC source between any two electrical wires sequentially will lighten up the first and the second illuminating units in each pair alternately by enabling current to flow through the LEDs in each illuminating unit toward a predetermined direction when the LEDs are conducted. The invention can control on/off of a plurality of LEDs by means of a relative small number of electrical wires.

Abstract: A lighting assembly that is modular and highly configurable is disclosed. The assembly consists of one or more light fixtures that are fitted into a mounting rail. A flat, flexible cable lies within the rail and makes contact with the light fixtures through spring-loaded connectors. A power conditioning unit supplies power to the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may be assembled and maintained with a minimum of tools, and is adaptable to a wide variety of environments and lighting design options.

Abstract: A detachable lamp assembled device comprises a lamp seat secured to a wire winding box, and a lamp rod. A top of the lamp seat is protruded with a connecting seat and a receiving hole is formed in the connecting seat for locating a limiting structure. The limiting structure is formed by a buckling lock at a lowermost side of the receiving hole. An elastomer is above the buckling pin, and a positioning plate is locking above the connecting seat by a first stud. In another case, a buckling hole is formed in the lamp seat and penetrated two sides of the lamp seat. A buckling pin is placed in the buckling hole. A reed is locked below the buckling hole by a first stud and one free end of the reed is inserted into the buckling hole. Thereby, the buckling pin is limited in the buckling hole.

Abstract: A light-directing assembly is coupled to a light-emitting lamp. The assembly includes an opaque light shield having a top wall with a first opening. The light shield further includes a side wall coupled to the top wall and defines a second opening at a bottom edge. A light-directing assembly also includes a resilient washer having a central aperture and an outer dimension smaller than an inner dimension of the side wall. The central aperture of the washer is coupled to and receives a portion of the light-emitting lamp through an interference fit. The first opening of the light shield receives a second portion of the light-emitting lamp. A top wall of the light shield is supported by the washer and surrounds the light-emitting lamp. Thus, light from the light-emitting lamp is directed from the light-emitting lamp only out of the light shield and through the second opening.

Abstract: The diffuse lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of strands of miniature lights branching off a power supply cord. An accessory anchor strap is provided for use when it is desired to secure the arrangement to a structure such as a patio umbrella or gazebo.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a modular temporary lighting assembly and multi-outlet stringer that is particularly suited for building construction settings. The modular lighting assembly is formed by connecting a plurality of like-shaped stringers and a plurality of like-shaped multi-outlet receptacles. The assembly is formed by several sections, with each section including one stringer and one receptacle. Each stringer has a three-prong twist-lock plug at one end, and a three-port twist-lock outlet at the other. Each receptacle has a light socket, one male twist-lock plug, three female twist-lock outlets, and a mounting hook. The socket receives a light bulb and a removable protection cage. The receptacles are hung along the ceiling of the building and electrically connected by the stringers. The sections of the lighting assembly are connected in a single linear routing or a multi-branch pattern throughout the desired areas of the building.

Abstract: An assembly of a flash-lamp string system comprising a plurality of flash-lamp strings connected in series so as to form into an elongate lamp string; the elongate lamp string includes at least two different flash-lamp strings in terms of flashing type; the outer shape of the two different flash-lamp strings is the same; the bulb socket and the bulb assembly of every aforesaid flash-lamp string can be mounted together within the same flash-lamp string; in other words, the bulb socket and bulb assembly can not be exchanged with that of the different type of flash-lamp string in order to avoid overload of power supply.

Abstract: There is provided a decoration light string generally using multiple luminaries connected with multiple electrical conductors with serial, parallel or serial and parallel circuit loops into sub-groups of decoration light strings. Thereafter, multiple sub-groups of decoration light strings are formed into a main group of decoration light string. The multiple sub-group decoration light strings flash randomly or orderly via a control device thus establishing motive style.

Abstract: A plurality of cables interconnect a plurality of components. Each cable has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A respective light emitting member extends on each cable between the first and second terminal ends. The light emitting member on a respective cable is illuminated in response to manipulation of the light emitting member. The cable is then traceable from end to end.

Abstract: A rope light having a multi-circuit arrangement is disclosed. The light comprises a plurality of electrical wires longitudinally extended therealong; and one or more pairs of first and second illuminating units, each pair being electrically coupled between any two electrical wires, each illuminating unit including a plurality of LEDs coupled in series, and the first and the second illuminating units in each pair being connected in parallel. Applying AC source between any two electrical wires sequentially will lighten up the first and the second illuminating units in each pair alternately by enabling current to flow through the LEDs in each illuminating unit toward a predetermined direction when the LEDs are conducted. The invention can control on/off of a plurality of LEDs by means of a relative small number of electrical wires.

Abstract: Decorative coil string lights that are easily applied to and removed from a Christmas tree, for example, and are easily stored without tangling of the wires. The coil lights are formed of a string of decorative lights that are attached to a coil of memory wire. The coiled memory wire expands and automatically retracts back its original length when released. Thus, the coil string lights expand for easy placement of the lights and then retract for easy storage. The coil string lights provide increased light density to create a more visually pleasing effect because the electrical wires do not sag between the bulbs and the bulbs are supported by the spiral structure of the coiled memory wire.

Abstract: An improved gang lamp structure includes a first socket and a second socket alternately integrated with one another with the first socket positioned slightly higher than the second socket and each of the sockets has a first and second insertion grooves, wherein the first socket has a rectangular opening in an upper periphery abutting the upper rims of the sockets, the second socket has a pair of hooks facing a stop plate respectively formed on opposing upper peripheries to define a gap therebetween. A bent step shaped copper plate strides on the bottom of the opening having an upper contact surface engaged within the second insertion groove of the first socket and a lower contact surface engaged with the first insertion groove of the second socket. A pair of electric wires each has a contact plate on the top respectively engaged with the first insertion groove of the first socket and the second insertion groove of the second socket.

Abstract: A mounting structure for lamp wires of a back light module to mount at least two lamp wires extending from a plastic frame. The mounting structure includes a fixed bar portion and a tabling portion connected together by a connecting portion to form a lamp channel therebetween. The connecting portion has a wire-fixing hole to fix one of the lamp wires. The lamp wires are induced into the lamp wire channel. A retaining clamp portion is extended from the tabling portion and overhung the plastic frame. The retaining clamp portion and the tabling portion have a wire clip hole perpendicularly connected to the lamp channel and a clamp opening connected to the wire clip hole to fix the lamp wires in the wire clip hole.

Abstract: A detachable sailboat anchor light and hoist structure comprises a body, a lamp mounted in an upper portion of the body so as to be visible at all points around the circumference of the body, a connector for connecting a halyard for the mast to the light such that the light is elevated to a position above the top of the mast when the light is oriented vertically and raised to the top of the mast, and a mechanism for maintaining vertical orientation of the light when the light is raised to the top of the mast. The light can be raised with the halyard to the top of the mast and can be lowered either by pulling an electrical cord interconnecting the light with the electrical system of the sailboat or by attaching a down haul to the light.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for: storing holiday light strings. The light string storage system changes the production of typical light strings by attaching a cylinder to every light socket and running a lead through each cylinder. Pulling on the lead while grasping a socket causes the cylinders to couple and the bulbs to be in an upright, compact, and orderly manner for convenient and easy storage.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing lamps on sheets comprises pressing a continuous upper strip, an intermediate conductor assembly, and a continuous lower strip into a continuous strip assembly having a plurality of holes; mounting a light source assembly on the stip assembly to form a continuous strip of lamps; and cutting the continuous strip of lamps into a plurality of sheets each having at least one lamp with a predetermined length of strip wherein the conductor assembly is secured in the strip assembly.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable device for supporting a lighting element of a lighting fixture, and which provides for adjusting the spatial configuration of the lighting fixture by adjusting, in particular, the position of a lamp-holder with respect to a supporting body; the lamp-holder is connected to the supporting body by an electric cable, and by a flexible conducting first rod secured at opposite ends to the lamp-holder and the supporting body; a flexible second rod is fixed to the lamp-holder and to the supporting body by respective attachments; and adjusting means are provided for adjusting the length of the second rod to selectively adjust the distance between the respective attachments and, therefore, the position of the lamp-holder with respect to the supporting body.

Abstract: A novel fluorescent lamp adaptor that safely converts an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that was designed to hold a “2D” 4-pin series fluorescent lamp to one that uses a “2C” series twin circular fluorescent lamp. The use of a type “2C” fluorescent lamp is advantageous because of its compactness, and greater efficiency, which is commensurate with a longer operational life.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an illumination apparatus structured for use in association with a utility structure is provided. The illumination apparatus includes a main housing having a light source operatively associated with the main housing; and, at least one pedestal assembly detachably connected to the main housing, at least one of the pedestal assemblies having at least one set of jaws structured for receiving a portion of a cable therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire having a light source (2) which has at least one light emitting semiconductor, and having a, as seen from the light source (2), concave reflector (1), the light source (2) being arranged in substance in the longitudinal axis of the reflector (1). In accordance with the invention, the light source (2) is of a plurality of luminous diodes (4) arranged on a carrier surface (3) and controllable, the ratio between the carrier surface (3) and the opening of the reflector (1) being between 1:3 and 1:20.

Abstract: A chandelier includes a central support member that extends from a ceiling support to a distributor plate. A number of removable arms connected to the distributor plate. An electrical connection is made from the central support to the arms at the distributor plate. The electrical connection is completed and broken as the arms are connected and removed from the distributor plate.

Abstract: An electric connecting structure serves for assembling a lamp rod to a wire connecting box. The electric connecting structure comprises: a plurality of wire connecting boxes; a plurality of retaining seats; a receptacle at rear sides of retaining seats; a plurality of braking pieces; and a plurality of connectors. Each connector is embedded into a connecting hole of the retaining seat; and the braking pieces are buckled to a bottom of the braking inclined surface so that the connector is positioned firmly. Therefore, the ceiling lamp is formed by above components and assembly way. Furthermore, in assembly, the lamp rod is inserted into the wire connecting box so that the connector and the retaining seat are connected correctly. Thus, the main rod and wire connecting boxes of the ceiling lamp are engaged correctly by an automatic calibration function.

Abstract: A solid-state lighting system (10) has a carrier (12 or 12a) having at least two electrically conductive traces (14, 16) thereon; and at least one module (18) carrying at least one solid-state light source (20) mounted with the carrier. The module (18) has electrical conductors (22, 24) in contact with the electrically conductive traces (14, 16) on the carrier. The carrier (12 or 12a) is elongated and the at least one module (18) has a horizontal aperture (26) therethrough with the electrical conductors (22, 24) extending at least into the aperture. The module (18) is slidably mounted upon the carrier (12 or 12a) with the carrier penetrating the horizontal aperture (26) and the electrical conductors (22, 24) in engagement with the electrical traces (14, 16).

Abstract: A stretchable and shrinkable tree light string including: long trunk: composing of many short pipes, the short pipes having one or many connecting ring; base frame: having the central axis to support long trunk to stand up right straight; multiple branches: connecting one end of pin with the connecting ring on the short pipe, to use the connecting ring as base point, the other end of branches being the center of the long trunk to be able to stretch out to form a tree shape, also to be able to fold up to reduce the volume; single or many sets of light string: composed of many lamp bulbs, lamp holders, electrical conductors and receptacles, to be fixed on the branches to establish tree light strings.

Abstract: A strip light is disclosed. The light comprises an illuminating unit including a plurality of illuminators (e.g., LEDs) directly and electrically coupled in series, and a constant current stabilization unit for supplying a constant current to each illuminator. A number of embodiments of the constant current stabilization unit are made possible. The invention further has advantages of energy saving, even brightness of the illuminators, less heat generation, and durability.

Abstract: A ropelight having an outer jacket; an inner core; and at least two circuits in the inner core, the at least two circuits having a plurality of bulbs electrically coupled thereto; a controller for controlling at least one of the at least two circuits; a power cable; a connector for electrically coupling the controller to the power cable, the connector being coupled to the controller; and a housing protecting the controller and the connector; and wherein the bulbs of at least one circuit are constantly on; and the bulbs of at least one circuit are flashed or dimmed at a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A light for an industrial stringlight includes a cap having wire channels receiving insulated conductors. Non-interchangeable contact elements are placed in a screw-shell adapted to hold a lamp, and the cap and screw-shell are forced together. The cap is secured to the screw-shell, and insulation-piercing points on the contact elements establish electrical continuity with their associated conductors. The assembly is then overmolded for protection and sealing. A lamp guard is assembled to the overmold and has a bottom section hinged about a horizontal axis to permit replacing the lamp from beneath.

Abstract: A low cost under-cabinet and display case lighting system that permits the highest degree of flexibility in the installation and location of luminaires for under-cabinet and display case lighting. The system consists of a high-frequency power source, an interconnection cord, and one or more high-frequency luminaires. The high-frequency power source is powered from a source of 50 or 60 Hertz power. The interconnection cord is connected to the high-frequency output of high-frequency power source. The high-frequency luminaires are mounted in the desired locations under the cabinets or display case shelves. The interconnecting cord is then routed to each of the high-frequency luminaires and placed over the input terminals. The protective cover is then forced over the interconnecting cord in the area of the input terminals forcing the input terminals to pierce and displace the insulation of the cord and make contact with the conductors within the interconnecting cord.

Abstract: A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable includes opposite first and second ends. The first end of the suspension cable has a loop engaging the first tongue of the wall of the housing and the second end of the suspension cable is adapted to engage a support to suspend the housing from the support.

Abstract: A decorative illuminated artificial icicle assembly having a lamp housing having an open bottom end. An upright oriented elongated icicle-shaped body member has its top end detachably secured to the open bottom end of the lamp housing. The outer diameter of the icicle-shaped body member at its top end is less than the width of the open bottom end of the lamp housing to provide a light ray passage open space therebetween. A light source is mounted in the lamp housing. The lamp housing has a reflective inner surface that directs light rays downwardly into the interior of the top end of the icicle-shaped body member and also through the light ray passage open space to illuminate the outer surface of the icicle-shaped body member. The icicle-shaped body member may be tubular and have an aperture in its bottom for draining moisture that condenses therein. A colored lens positioned between the light source and the icicle-shaped body member can be used to vary the color of the illumination.

Abstract: A lamp holder for comprises a socket having an axis, a part extending substantially at right angles to the axis, and at least one first snap connector; a base having an axis, a tubular stem including an inner end connected to the base, a first clamping member in the base adjacent the inner end of the stem, and at least one second snap connector engageble with the first snap connector, the socket and the base being connectable co-axially together upon being pressed against each other in a direction substantially parallel to the axes; and a second clamping member supported in the base adjacent the inner end of the stem for movement from an inoperative position to an operative position moving closer to the first clamping member; the second clamping member including a part for pressing by the socket part in a direction substantially parallel to the axes.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a lighting fixture where individual light sources can be removed and/or replaced from a strand of light sources. The preferred embodiment of the light fixture comprises a plurality of light sources strung together by a plurality of wire assemblies. Each light source preferably has one end of a tongue and groove connector where the opposing end of the connector is attached to an end of a wire assembly. The strand of light sources is then placed within a lens component, preferably an extrusion. The lens component is connected to a base component; wherein the plurality of light sources are mounted to the base component and contained within the lens component. The fixture can be mounted to, inter alia, a wall, a chair, or a railing in an area to be lit by the fixture.