Abstract: A keyboard may be provided that has keys overlapped by a touch sensor. The keyboard may have key sensor circuitry for monitoring switching in the keys for key press input. The keyboard may also have touch sensor circuitry such as capacitive touch sensor circuitry that monitors capacitive electrodes in the touch sensor for touch sensor input such as multitouch gesture input. The keyboard may include an outer layer of fabric that overlaps the keys. The fabric may have openings that are arranged to form alphanumeric characters. Light sources may emit light that passes through the openings and illuminates the alphanumeric characters. The touch sensor may have signal lines that are not visible through the openings. The signal lines may be transparent, may be covered by a diffuser, or may circumvent the openings so that they do not overlap.

Abstract: A visual direction guide for a fishing boat trolling motor to enable a fisherman or other operator positioned remotely in the boat from the trolling motor to visually determine the direction of propulsion of the trolling motor so the operator can steer the motor even when the view from the operator of the trolling motor is visually obstructed by another fisherman, chair, or other object. The visual direction guide has a support shaft, a visual indicator located at the top of the support shaft, and mounting apparatus to secure the support shaft to the trolling motor, so that the visual indicator can be seen by the operator above any visual obstruction to determine the direction of propulsion of the trolling motor to remotely steer the trolling motor. The visual indicator can include a vane, and can include lights. The support shaft can telescope, fold down, or be removed for storage.

Abstract: A visual direction guide for a fishing boat trolling motor to enable a fisherman or other operator positioned remotely in the boat from the trolling motor to visually determine the direction of propulsion of the trolling motor so the operator can steer the motor even when the view from the operator of the trolling motor is visually obstructed by another fisherman, chair, or other object. The visual direction guide has a support shaft, a visual indicator located at the top of the support shaft, and mounting apparatus to secure the support shaft to the trolling motor, so that the visual indicator can be seen by the operator above any visual obstruction to determine the direction of propulsion of the trolling motor to remotely steer the trolling motor. The visual indicator can include a vane, and can include lights. The support shaft can telescope, fold down, or be removed for storage.

Abstract: An automatic light intensity compensating device of a surgical light includes a suspension or support system and one or multiple light heads carried on the suspension or support system. Each of the light head includes a housing, one or multiple grips mounted to the housing for hand holding and moving the light head to a desired position, one or multiple light sources mounted in the housing for illumination, a focus adjustment mechanism for adjusting the focal length of illumination, a focusing detection mechanism for detecting a position of the focus adjustment mechanism within a variation range, and an automatic illuminance compensation device, which automatically increases or decreases luminance of the light source according to the position of the focus adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire provided with a housing with light-emitting elements which are located near a light emission side of the housing and which are activated in that a user touches one or more sensors accommodated in a wall of the housing. Usually such luminaires are switched on and off by a user using a switch provided in or near the house. It is an object of the invention to provide a luminaire of which many variables, such as the intensity, the beam width, and the color of the light emitted during operation, can be adjusted by a user in a simple manner. According to the invention, a luminaire for this purpose is proposed wherein the sensors are arranged multidimensionally, and the number of activated light-emitting elements corresponds to the size of the wall surface including sensors that is touched by the user.

Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on a user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.

Abstract: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current. An adapter receptacle is provided in the lamp base with securable replacement electrical and mechanical connection mechanism, wherein the conversion circuit provides a voltage and current to the adapter receptacle. A replaceably securable USB adapter plug comprising a second conversion circuit for converting the voltage and current provided to the adapter receptacle into a standard USB voltage and current.

Abstract: A recessed type lamp with a radiant heat device (3), comprises a lamp shade body (1), a lamp body (2) installed in the lamp shade body (1), and a radiant heat device (3) connected with the lamp shade body (1). A flame-proof expansion piece (4) preventing the radiant heat device (3) from being damaged by the flame is installed between the radiant heat device (3) and the lamp shade body (1) and/or in the lamp shade body (1) and/or in the radiant heat device (3).

Abstract: An edge-lit lighting product or luminaire includes a light guide made of a single, transparent material and demonstrates properties of total internal reflection with respect to a surrounding environment. The light guide has a thickness and includes a proximal edge, a distal edge and a boundary surface. The proximal edge receives light from a light source. The distal edge is spaced apart from the proximal edge, is configured to emit at least a portion of the light from the light source, spans across a first distance and has a substantially axial symmetric surface. The first distance is greater than the thickness of the light guide. The boundary surface extends between the proximal edge and the distal edge and defines a boundary between the single, transparent material of the light guide and the surrounding environment of the light guide. At least a portion of the boundary surface is curved.

Abstract: A luminous device is provided. The luminous device can be controlled to emit light with different color and brightness. The luminous device is divided into a plurality of areas, a predetermined color and brightness values of the light emitted by the luminous device is stored in data storage of the luminous device. When the luminous device is touched, the luminous device determines the touch area first, and then accesses the corresponding color and luminance value of the determined area from the data storage, and controls the luminous device to emit light with the accessed color and brightness value.

Abstract: An electrical power tool includes a housing, an electrical motor, an end-bit holding section, a transmitting mechanism, a cap, and a lighting section. The housing has one end. The electrical motor is accommodated in the housing and is configured to generate a rotational driving force. The end-bit holding section is provided at the one end and is rotatable about a rotational axis. The transmitting mechanism transmits the rotational driving force to the end-bit holding section. The cap is attached to the one end. The lighting section allows an entirety of the cap to be luminous.

Abstract: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current.

Abstract: An easily deployable miniature, LED light unit specifically for home security yard signs that is rechargeable by means of a solar cell array having a light sensor which automatically activates the light at dusk and deactivates it at dawn. The solar light unit is contained in a unique compact molded housing that positions the components and also includes an integral clamp-mount specifically for slide-on mounting to the stakes of typical home security signs.

Abstract: An exterior light fixture includes a housing configured to be mounted to an exterior vertical wall. A luminaire is connected via a projecting arm to the housing and powered by electrical wires running therethrough. The housing includes a rotatable door which, when rotated from a closed position to an open position, exposes a ground fault interrupter circuit providing preferably three-pronged sockets to deliver grounded, protected AC current for consumer use.

Abstract: A surgical light system (10) includes a lighthead (44) coupled to a suspension arm (41?) adapted for mounting to a surface (14) of a surgical room. A bulb (130) is disposed in the lighthead. A processor (120) in the lighthead is operatively coupled with the bulb for controlling an intensity of light of the bulb and is adapted to generate a lighthead status signal representative of a first status of the lighthead. A control apparatus (32, 34) is in operative communication with the processor (120) in the lighthead. The control apparatus receives the lighthead status signal and selects a set of control algorithms from among a group of algorithms based on the lighthead status signal for controlling the lighthead.

Abstract: A flat-panel lamp having a light-emitting surface with an integral contact sensitive layer located over the light-emitting surface that controls the activation and deactivation of the lamp and a controller for supplying power to the lamp and responsive to a signal provided by the integral contact sensitive layer for controlling the supply of the power to the flat panel lamp.

Abstract: An improved startup device for controlling energization of a lamp has a base, stand coupled with the base and an illuminator connected to an electric power source. The base has a sound-collecting element mated with a housing unit so that the sound-collecting element has direct contact with the surface it is placed on. A control unit is situated within the housing unit and includes a connected startup circuit built on a circuit board, a reception element and a power-supply component. Thus, the reception element cooperates with said sound-collecting element to switch the power-supply component allowing the illuminator to make or break connection with the power source upon receiving tapping sound at the stand or through the surface. In practice, the startup device of the present invention employed in lamps affects to extend the conventional switch size to the entire floor or table area, which advantageously acts as a medium of transmitting tapping sounds to ease the task of lighting up.

Abstract: A functional element is coupled to a retaining element such that the functional element can be releasably coupled to a pole, and more preferably a pole of a furniture item. Even more preferably, the functional element is a shelf, an audio, and/or a display device, and the retaining element comprises a pair of brackets to which the functional element is coupled. Most preferably, the furniture item is a floor lamp having a tubular lamp stand to which the retaining element is coupled.

Abstract: A rotation-controlled device for controlling actuation and de-actuation of the lamp comprises an upper cover; an arc strip protruded from an inner surface of the upper cover; a seat installed below the upper cover by using a connector; a button installed to the seat and resisting against the arc strip; the button being pushed to rotate by the arc strip; and a light adjuster installed below the button and aside the locking piece; the actuation of the light adjuster being controllable by the button. A bearing is installed below the upper cover and between the connector and the upper cover. A bottom cover is installed below the seat. The arc strip has teeth and the button has teeth. The one side of the arc strip has a sticky surface and a periphery of the button has another sticky surface.

Abstract: A capacitive light/dimmer switch which uses soft or fuzzy fabrics made with electronic textiles instead of, or as an extension of, metal or plastic plates. The soft fabric material, which may be in the form of a pompom, tassel, fur, or other electronic trim element, provides an attractive and compelling user interface that is soft to the touch. The user simply touches the pompom, as he would the dimmer plate, to cause the amount of light to increase or decrease. The electronic textiles of the light controller comprise electrodes integrated into their yarns or fibers, resulting in a conductive material (electronic textile) that may be used as the user interface. This conductive material is electrically connected to a sensing circuit by either AC coupling or DC contact. When the user touches the conductive material, the sensing circuit measures the change in load of the electrodes, and the lighting is changed.

Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on an user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off”, as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a handle and a plastic gear mechanism which drives a bit engaging device by a power source connected to the handle. A positive plate and a negative plate are respectively connected to the handle. A light frame has at least one light bulb connected thereto and a positive ring and a negative ring are respectively engaged with the light frame. A spring is mounted to the bit engaging device and connected between the negative ring and the negative plate. The at least one light bulb is connected to the positive ring and the negative ring. A gap is defined between the positive plate and an extension of the positive ring. An annular switch is rotatably mounted to the light frame and includes a touch piece which contacts both of the position plate and the extension of the positive ring to light the at least one light bulb.

Abstract: The floor lamp of the present invention includes a dimmer switch at a mid-point of the main supporting post in order to allow maximum accessibility for the users. The dimmer switch is contained within a compact and aesthetically pleasing dimmer housing, and is appropriately connected via electrical connections which extend through the main supporting post. An additional supporting post is provided, which runs from the base portion of the floor lamp to the dimmer housing to add structural stability to the floor lamp. By utilizing the dimmer switch in an elevated location, the need for mechanical connecting rods is eliminated. Further, additional design freedom is obtained.

Abstract: A foldable lamp shade includes an upper support hoop, a lower support hoop, a cover mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop, and a plurality of support bars detachably mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop for supporting and stretching the cover. Thus, the user only needs to insert the locking tenons of each of the support bars into the locking slide slot of the respective locking lug of each of the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop so as to assemble the foldable lamp shade, thereby facilitating assembly and disassembly of the foldable lamp shade.

Abstract: A light for use with computers containing light emitting diodes, which may be directional, on one or more movable supports which is powered via the computer's USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices to be connected through the same port powering the light.

Abstract: This document describes a stationary illumination device for general purpose room lighting. The goals of this invention are to reduce unnecessary electrical energy consumption while providing easy access to room lighting controls. This invention is comprised of two physical components which together form a system. The first component is a stationary illumination device, nearly identical in appearance to common household lighting devices currently available (2003), but which contains electronic circuitry to add feature and functionality previously not available. The second component is a wireless infrared remote control device which sends commands to the stationary illumination device from a distance of up to approximately 10 meters, with an integral white LED illumination element that allows the wireless infrared remote control device to be used a flashlight.

Abstract: A structure of table lamp applied in table lamps to provide electric power for lighting the bulb. Teflon wires extend from the circuit device under the base surface, into supporting tubes for connection with conduction heads, so forming the first section of circuit. Electric wires, which are installed in the soft slide rails in the left and the right of an extension tube that extends between the two supporting tubes, extend to the top of the extension tube to pin joint with a bulb under the lampshade, so forming the second section of circuit. With up-and-down movements of the extension tube, the electric wires contact conductuction heads to form a galvanic circle. Therefore, inconvenience and complication of structure design are effectively reduced, and simplified structure and convenience of assembly and production are reached to improve the total productivity.

Abstract: A decorative lamp with illuminated color changeable column generally includes a base for supporting the lamp on a surface, a translucent column having a first end extending upwardly from the base and a second end opposite the first end, an electrical light socket connected to the second end of the translucent column for removably connecting an electric light bulb thereto and electronic circuitry for operating the lamp. The base of the lamp contains at least one light emitting device therein and the first end of the translucent column is connected to the base adjacent the light emitting device. The translucent column includes at least one fiber optic strand extending from the first end to the second end of the column so that light emitted from the light emitting device is transmitted along a length of the optic strand and is visible through the translucent column.

Abstract: The invention is a small, portable illumination device which is used to illuminate reading material or other material. The device contains a clip which a user can employ to attach the device to a book or other reading material. The clip holds the illuminating device in place relative to the material. The device uses either battery or alternating current as power and can be switched from one to the other by insertion or removal of a male plug of a 120V AC/DC adapter into or from a jack in the device. The device can be turned on or shut off when a user switches the ON-OFF switch. In addition, there is a countdown timer which the user can set to a desired number of minutes. Once the countdown timer starts, the device will illuminate the material for the number of minutes to which the user set the countdown timer. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the device shuts off automatically. A buzzer sounds when the countdown timer reaches two minutes.

Abstract: A post-type rope light has different structural designs of bottom bases and lamp posts to form a movable or a fixed post-type rope light. The present invention is assembled variably according to a user's need for conveniently moving and fixing thereby enhancing the practical value, increasing the esthetic thereof and beautifying the residential environment so as to achieve an effect of being practical and beautiful.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for general illumination and/or ornamentation has a base with a support member bearing both a lamp-bulb receiving socket and a lamp shade. The lamp shade, or other ornamental element of the lamp assembly is formed at least in part of an electroluminescent material and, in the disclosed form, the inner surface of the shade is reflective. The lamp assembly, accordingly, includes two sources of illumination, namely the electroluminescent material and a lamp-bulb received in the bulb-receiving socket. A conventional line cord is provided to connect the lamp to any ordinary source of electrical power, and a four-position electrical switch coupled to the line cord permits a user to direct power selectively to the lamp socket, or to the electroluminescent shade, or to both simultaneously. In its fourth position, all electrical power is cut-off so that the lamp is not illuminated.

Abstract: A light socket utilizing a photocell and three-way switch including a cylindrical housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The upper end is couplable with a power source. The lower end has a light receiving socket disposed therein. The light receiving socket is adapted for receiving a light bulb therein. A frustoconical shield is secured to the cylindrical housing. The shield has a narrow open upper end and a wide open lower end. The narrow open upper end is secured to the lower end of the cylindrical housing. The wide open lower end is dimensioned to prevent the light bulb from directing light upwardly toward the cylindrical housing. A light activated switch is disposed within the cylindrical side wall of the cylindrical housing. The light activated switch is in communication with the light receiving socket whereby detection of ambient light will allow the light receiving socket to power the light bulb positioned therein.

Abstract: A ring light including a ring adapted to be inserted over a user's finger so that the finger extends both distally of and proximally of the ring, at least one power source carried by ring, at least one light source (preferably at least one Light Emitting Diode (“LED”)) powered by the at least one power source, and a shell covering the at least one power source and the at least one light source. A method of using the same includes providing the ring light over a user's finger so that the finger extends both distally of and proximally of the ring light, and actuating the at least one light source using a finger other than the finger used to carry the ring light. The step of providing a ring light over a user's finger may occur before or after the step of actuating the at least one light source.

Abstract: A surgical light apparatus comprising a lighthead coupled to an arm adapted for mounting to a surface of a surgical room, and wherein the lighthead has a sterile field at an outlet end thereon, and with a bulb located within the lighthead, a controller coupled to the bulb, and an actuator coupled to the controller to adjust an intensity of light of the bulb itself, and wherein the actuator is located in the sterile field on the lighthead.

Abstract: Automotive internal lights have a molded housing defining an elongate recess and bus bars which integrally include lamp holders secured within the molded housing and adapted to hold a lamp therebetween. The lamp holders have a base exposed to irradiate heat from said lamp. Connector terminals and an earth terminal are secured within said molded housing. The bus bars also integrally have spaced-apart fixed contacts secured within the molded housing so as to establish respective surfaces flush with the housing but exposed to said elongate recess. A slide switch is moveable longitudinally within the recess between at least first and second positions, and carries a generally U-shaped movable contact member which is adapted to contact the exposed surfaces of the fixed contacts so as to turn the lamp held by the lamp holder on and off, respectively. The housing includes notches formed in the recess opposite to the exposed surfaces of the fixed contacts.

Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed which combines one or more electroluminescent light sources with a light emitting bulb. The unit may function as a night light, and partake of various different configurations, including a table lamp or desk set.

Abstract: A protection device for vertically standing lamps devices is described. The protection device consists of a switch or other means of interrupting the electrical current in case of a fall. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a normally open switch installed at the base of the lamp. This switch is closed by the action of lamp's own weight.

Abstract: A lamp with improved safety features, to avoid fire and burn hazards, includes an electrical circuit having a thermostat connected in series with the bulb of the lamp. The thermostat is mounted in close proximity to the lamp's bulb and, upon the ambient air temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat reaching a predetermined temperature, the thermostat effectively opens the electrical circuit, shutting the lamp off. Once power is turned off for a period of time, the thermostat resets and the lamp may be operated again. A protective guard is positioned over at least a portion of the bulb of the lamp to prevent accidental burning. Alternatively, the electrical circuit further includes a detector for sensing an object being placed within the lamp shade and generating a signal in response thereto. The detector is electrically connected to a switching device which terminates power to the lamp in response to the detector signal.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a housing and a multi-position switch for selecting various modes of operation. A security block is mounted to the housing adjacent the switch. The security block may be attached to the housing in at least two different orientations. In a first orientation, the security block prevents the switch from being in a position corresponding to certain modes (e.g., those which create a high intensity light beam). When positioned in a second orientation, the security block is attached to the housing but permits the switch to be in other or all positions, thereby permitting various modes of operation.

Abstract: An ornamental display includes a stand holding a plurality of lamps, bundles of optical glass fibers respectively fastened to the stands to pick up light from the lamps, a speaker, and a control IC controlled by a photoelectric switch and a sound-controlled switch to turn on the lamps in producing a lighting effect and the speaker in producing a sound effect when the intensity of ambient light drops below a predetermined value or, when a noise is produced.

Abstract: A lamp with improved safety features to avoid fire and burn hazards. The lamp includes an electrical circuit having a thermostat connected in series with the bulb of the lamp. The thermostat is mounted in close proximity to the lamp's bulb and, upon the ambient air temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat reaching a predetermined temperature, the thermostat effectively opens the electrical circuit, shutting the lamp off. Once power is turned off for a period of time, the thermostat resets and the lamp may be operated again. A protective guard is positioned over at least a portion of the bulb of the lamp to prevent accidental burning.

Abstract: A lamp with improved safety features to avoid fire and burn hazards. The lamp includes an electrical circuit having a thermostat connected in series with the bulb of the lamp. The thermostat is mounted in close proximity to the lamp's bulb and, upon the ambient air temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat reaching a predetermined temperature, the thermostat effectively opens the electrical circuit, shutting the lamp off. Once power is turned off for a period of time, the thermostat resets and the lamp may be operated again. A protective guard is positioned over at least a portion of the bulb of the lamp to prevent accidental burning.

Abstract: A lamp with improved safety features to avoid fire and burn hazards. The lamp includes an electrical circuit having a thermostat connected in series with the bulb of the lamp. The thermostat is mounted in close proximity to the lamp's bulb and, upon the ambient air temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat reaching a predetermined temperature, the thermostat effectively opens the electrical circuit, shutting the lamp off. Once power is turned off for a period of time, the thermostat resets and the lamp may be operated again. A protective guard is positioned over at least a portion of the bulb of the lamp to prevent accidental burning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety shield or protective cover for halogen lamps, particularly halogen floor lamps, whereby the protective safety shield is mounted over the enlarged opening of the inverted shade device so that flammable objects are prevented from coming in contact with a very hot lighted halogen bulb. The safety shield comprises a plurality of ring members that are equally spaced apart, one above the other, and a fixedly attached to strut members, and wherein the halogen lamp is provided with a safety switch that is arranged to allow for an operative active mode as long as the lamppost is in a vertical position, and conversely placed in an operative mode when the lamp is tilted to at least 10.degree. in any direction about the vertical axis of the lamp.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a kind of improved floor lamp dimmer and the improvements include the electronic components required by the dimmer circuit enclosed in an oblong case, which is then installed inside the column of the floor lamp; moreover, there is a slot in the case and the column for the placement of an operating bolt which is linked to slide-type lever of the rheostat; the aforementioned operating bolt can be moved upward and downward along the the outside of the floor lamp column, thereby serving as the power switch and brightness adjuster; the dimmer is enhanced in that the design includes an LED indicator which is connected to the electrical circuit of the floor lamp and is capable of outputting a light signal, thereby making it possible to find the location of the dimmer in the dark.

Abstract: A utilitiy light includes means for removably mounting a light source on a surface and a flexible gooseneck portion having a first end connected to the mounting means and second end connected to the light source. A control switch and a power source are in electrical communication with the light source.

Abstract: A table lamp controlling device comprising a power controller controlled by a scanner, which detects signal input, to produce a signal output for driving a starter, via a mercury switch, to increase or reduce the intensity of light of the lamp or to cut off power supply to the lamp according to the value of signal output. The mercury switch cuts off the connection between the power controller and the starter to turn off power supply once the lamp falls from its standing position. Timer is connected to the power controller for the control. Indicator lamp is turned on once the signal output from the power controller is cleared.

Abstract: A dimmer for use as a support for a lamp and having a housing body, a chamber within the housing body, a dimmer switch within the housing body and a switch operating member extending outwardly through an opening in the body, the body supporting the lamp, and an opening in the body for receiving a cord from the lamp, and a receptacle connected to the dimmer switch for receiving a plug on the cord.

Abstract: It is a no-touch lamp to be operated with a proximity-capacition-sensing circuit with lamp shade and waterscape-lamp stand; the lamp mainly comprises a lamp stand and lamp shade. when a person moves closely to the lamp, a signal will be generated, and will be amplified through a capacitance induction circuit so as to control the output of a Triac circuit and to turn on the lamp. The lamp stand is loaded with water and decorative objects, whereby a beautiful waterscape can be provided upon the power is turned on for visual pleasure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor lamp of novel design in which a particular forwardly extending illuminator assembly is positioned above a particular forwardly extending base assembly by a particular telescoping tube assembly in association with a particular touch responsive electrical system. The arrangement is such that manually accessible parts of the base assembly, the illuminator assembly, and the telescoping tube assembly all are composed of metal, particularly brass or chrome plated metal. The designs of all of the these assemblies are consistent with the lamp's simplicity of construction, and communicate with each other electrically to permit touch switching of the DC electronic circuit that controls the AC electrical power input to the lamp.