Abstract: A light fixture, particularly suitable for recreational vehicles, such as campers, trailers, boats and vans, consisting of a base having a reflector, lens and a bulb controlled by a slide switch. The switch is received within a "drop-in" mounting formed in the base and is retained in its mounting by a manually operated switch actuating slide. The retention structure slidably mounting the slide on the base in cooperation with slide structure superimposed over the switch retains the switch in position minimizing assembly procedures.

Abstract: The housing for the fixture is mounted on a wall over the patient's bed. The housing accommodates a first non-rotatable fixture which directs light from fluorescent tubes downward through a conventional flat prismatic lens. There is also a longitudinally extending lens mounted within the outline of the housing and rotatable by means of handles at either end so that light from a second set of fluorescent tubes may be adjusted to function as a reading lamp for the patient, as an examining light at different locations of the patient's body and as a room illumination source, the intensity of room illumination being adjustable. A safety switch is moved to "off" position when the housing is struck by an object such as an IV rod fixed to an adjustable bed to stop the motor which moves the bed.

Abstract: A trouble light incorporates a circuit breaker in its handle to reduce the possibility of shock to a user. The handle is formed of right and left shells and includes a screw-type receptacle for a lamp and an electrical plug receptacle. The circuit breaker is connected in a series with a power cord, and to the screw-type receptacle and the electrical plug receptacle. The circuit breaker instantly interrupts power to the receptacles upon detection of excess current flow in the circuit in the trouble light. The handle shells are molded from an insulating material such as plastic and internal webs are formed to retain the various electrical circuit elements in the handle.

Abstract: The present invention comprises holder to be used by the blind or other visually impaired persons to locate items on a night table. The holder comprises a power inlet to the device, and a power outlet such as an AC socket into which may be plugged a reading lamp, bedside radio, etc. The device of the invention further comprises an internal appliance such as a small lamp or radio which is mounted so as to facilitate the location and retrieval of an item placed in the holder in the dark. A normally closed switch is located between the power inlet and the power outlet so that the AC current from the inlet is normally available at the power outlet for lighting a reading lamp or the like. When an item is placed in the holder, the device plugged into the outlet is turned off. Also, when the item is placed in the holder, the switch closes in response thereto to supply power to the internal appliance which stays on as the item remains in the holder to facilitate retrieval of it in a dark room.

Abstract: An under hood and luggage compartment lamp assembly which is adapted to be positioned on a hood or luggage compartment of a vehicle. The lamp assembly comprises a plastic body which has, at one end, a first set of spaced terminals the outer ends of which extend parallel for connection to a plug of a wiring harness and at the other end of a second set of spaced terminals, the outer ends of which are shaped for receiving a wedge based lamp. The inner end of the other of the first set of terminals is bent and resiliently engages the spherical contact of a mercury switch and the inner end of one of the second set of terminals is bent and engages the button contact of the mercury switch. The inner end of the first set of terminals directly engages the inner end of the other of the second set of terminals. The body is provided with projections and recesses for locating the terminals such that they can be dropped in place during assembly. A cover closes the body and mechanically locked to the body.

Abstract: An illuminated display assembly comprising a light emitting member, a socket base member, a cap member housing the light emitting member therewithin and including at least one engaging leg to be engaged with the socket base member, and connection means carried by the socket base member for disengageably contacting a connection terminal of the light emitting member, the light emitting member being removably supported within the case member.

Abstract: An articulated operating theatre lamp has a handle (19, 20) by means of which it can be moved about several axes. The constructional elements which are movable relative to one another (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) are normally secured relative to one another by means of mechanically applied but electrically releasable brakes (18) arranged in the vicinity of their hinged connections (17). Electrical switch means 21 are provided on the handle (19, 20), which actuate the electrical release mechanism (22) for the brakes (18) on being contacted by an operator and thus temporarily release the brakes during handling of the lamp (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A vehicle visor having a mirror and cover includes a body member with one of a socket or pivot axle for receiving, in a snap-in fashion, the cover which includes the other of a socket or axle and pivotally moves with respect to the body member between closed and open positions. A tension spring extends from the body member to the cover at a position remote from the pivot axis of the cover to provide an over-center spring for alternately urging the cover toward open or closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the cover is employed in connection with an illuminated mirror in which the cover also has a recess for holding an electrical contact which is press-fit into the recess and includes an extending portion which engages a fixed electrical contact for applying power to lamps associated with the illuminated mirror when the cover is moved toward an open position.

Abstract: A lighting equipment adapted for outdoor location, the equipment being supported on a structure on which a solar cell is placed to charge up a battery for lighting a lamp, wherein the battery and the lamp are provided in the structure, the lamp being lit from the sunset up to the expiry of a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A pair of lights are carried in a housing. One of the lights is in a constant "on" position, while the other is intermittently turned "on" and "off" through a switch means. The switch means is open and closed through a contact arm that is carried on a pivotally mounted cover for the housing.

Abstract: A grounded trouble light and extension cord which permits light and power to be obtained alternatively from a battery or from an A.C. outlet.

Abstract: A traffic road marker has an upright translucent shell supported on a weighted base. The shell contains a battery and light bulb operated by a self-actuating switch which engages when the shell is placed in an upright position. Optionally connected in the circuit are a circuit interrupter to flash the light bulb and a photocell to shut the circuit off during daylight hours.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a new necklace pendant combination of illuminated jewelry.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flashlight (1) that may be seen in the dark, (2) which carries a universal mounting on one external wall, and (3) an internal switch adjacent the opposite wall which is elastic and which on pressing will close the switch. By mounting the flashlight above, for example, a keyhole, the flashlight can be seen, and when the outer wall is pressed, the keyhole is illuminated. Moreover, the light bulb within three or four seconds restores the phosphorescent band to luminosity, (reactivation chamber) because part of it is located in a regenerative phosphorescent chamber so that it performs not only the normal lighting function, but regenerates the phosphorescent material on the chamber walls as well. The phosphorescent material, a zinc sulphide or zinc-cadmium sulphide (harmless) has a persistence of glow of two to twelve hours.

Abstract: A flashlight apparatus includes a power switch, formed by a changeover switch, which is connected in a path to discharge a primary discharge capacitor and a trigger capacitor in its off condition to disable a flashlight operation. Simultaneously, a neon tube light which indicates the completion of charging of the primary discharge capacitor is turned off, indicating the off position of the power switch.

Abstract: A bed light safety apparatus which includes a normally wall mounted lighting fixture. The upper rearward edge of the fixture is pivotally mounted to a plate adapted for attachment to a wall. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a switch carried by the fixture. When used in conjunction with a hospital bed or the like which is power operated to a raised position, the switch is made a part of the electrical circuit for the bed drive means. In the event equipment carried by the bed strikes the fixture on raising of the bed, the consequent pivotal movement of the fixture causes the switch to open the circuit to the bed drive means and halt further raising of the bed. In other embodiments the safety apparatus may include visual or auditory alarms actuable by a switch in the fixture.

Abstract: An illumination unit for microfilm viewers, and more particularly for microfilm viewers of the binocular-microscope type, providing illumination of the microfilm by a light source disposed either on the outside of the viewer or incorporated in the viewer, such that operation of the viewer does not depend on an outside source of light energy or electrical energy.