Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A propped up lamp string wound with rolled up tapes includes a flexible prop, a string of Christmas lights having a plurality of the electric wires parallel depended on the prop and a plurality of sockets with lamp thereon respectively inserted into a plurality of clamp members which has an upper part and a lower part obliquely clipped on the prop at predetermined intervals and rolled up tape in a pencil like shape wound on the prop and the electric wire of the string of Christmas light and heated to integrate with the electric wires and the prop. Thereby the propped up lamp string can be bent into different shapes of patterns or gathered into a pot of a post to make a garden lamp.

Abstract: A light support apparatus is provided for use on a windshield oriented at a windshield slope angle with respect to the horizontal and includes a bracket member which has a top bracket portion and a bottom bracket portion. A horizontal support member is connected to the top bracket portion at a bracket-to-support angle. A vertical support member is connected to the horizontal support member, and a windshield supported foot member is connected to the vertical support member at a foot-to-vertical support angle. The horizontal support member includes a fastener reception channel. Preferably, the bracket-to-support angle is substantially supplementary to the windshield slope angle, and the foot-to-vertical support angle is substantially complementary to the windshield slope angle. A light assembly is connected to the horizontal support member. The light support apparatus of the invention is especially useful on the windshield of a boat.

Abstract: A method for restricting removal of a electrical lamp in a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket including a first opening, a second opening and a mounting face. The method includes providing an electrical lamp including a lamp length and a plurality of lamp diameters and inserting the electrical lamp at least partly though the mounting bracket. The method further includes positioning the mounting bracket first opening adjacent a first surface such that the first surface is in close proximity to the first opening and securing the mounting face to a structure.

Abstract: An outdoor light string support system for supporting and organizing string lights beneath an eave of a building. The outdoor light string support system includes a support member having a first member, a second member extending downwardly from an edge of the first member, a third member traversely extending from the second member, and a plurality of apertures within the third member for receiving a plurality of bulbs or branch wires from a light string. The first member is formed to be frictionally received between the lower edge of the fascia and the soffit of a building eave. The plurality of bulbs are sufficiently exposed from within the apertures to be seen from the front of the building with the main wire of the light string hidden behind the second member. In an alternative embodiment, an S-shaped hook member is attached to each of the apertures for supporting the light string a finite distance below the third member.

Abstract: A soft and elastic shaping member for a flexible lamp pipe, the shaping member is integrally made to be flexible of soft and elastic material; and is provided at least with a pipe-like portion and a bottom plane portion adapted to being stuck to a mounting spot for placing the flexible lamp pipe in an inner channel of the pipe-like portion, and an opening provided on the top of the pipe-like portion is in communication with the inner channel. The shaping member can be mounted and positioned in pursuance of a tortuous or arciform pattern at a desired mounting spot, and the flexible lamp pipe in the shaping member can form the predetermined pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED light bulb with latching base structure mainly characterized in that both lateral sides of the terminal plate have an inwardly angled conical surface, and the plate has a groove being diagonally cut from the center to facilitate the terminal plate to be smoothly slid into a plugged-in base in the corresponding inwardly-angled direction. At the same time, the plate by means of the space of the diagonally cut groove to enable the sprung-back latch onto the base track by the squeezing motion to the conical surface on both lateral sides, and the two leg pillars of the light bulb have a latching member, and the body of the latching member has an inverted angled surface such that the inverted angled surface corresponding to both tracks of the light base is aligned at the groove and pressed and embedded in the same direction, and the latching member is integrally secured into the inverted latching base.

Abstract: A flashlight holder for securing a flashlight to an object. The flashlight holder has a clamp assembly for attaching to the object. A cradle is provided for holding the flashlight. The cradle can be attached to the clamp assembly, or preferably, a riser can be disposed between the clamp assembly and the cradle. Retaining straps are provided to secure the flashlight in the cradle. The retaining straps are removably attached to allow the flashlight to be placed in and removed from the flashlight holder.

Abstract: A cable assembly is used to suspend a utility light adjacent a ceiling or along a wall. The cable assembly includes a plurality of S-hooks for supporting and allowing smooth movement of the utility light along the cable. Attached to one of the S-hooks is a plastic drag chain for manually adjusting the placement of the light at all points along the cable. It also provides for an extendable and retractable utility light suspended from that S-hook. Use of this configuration allows the utility light to be used at all points along the cable and in the surrounding areas adjacent to it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector of a decorative lighting string, which mainly designs a plastic connector for easily positioning around the electrical wire of the string. The connector can firmly engage with several bulb-assemblies having positioning rod very conveniently that gathers lighting bulbs at a similar position in order to increase decorative effect.

Abstract: A retaining device for an ornamental light has a plug, a clip and an ear. The plug is securely inserted into the seat and has two grooves formed on opposite sides of the plug. The clip is integrally formed with the plug and has two jaws extending perpendicular to the plug and parallel to each other. The ear is integrally formed with the plug and is opposite to the clip.

Abstract: A lighting fixture comprises an LED lighting portion which is a metal housing and is provided at one end with a mirror and in the interior with batteries and an LED. The lighting fixture further comprises an adjustment locating portion and a fixation portion. The adjustment locating portion can be twisted, bent, and located. The adjustment portion is fastened with other end of the LED lighting portion. The fixation portion is fastened with other end of the adjustment locating portion and is provided with a clamping end for fixing the lighting fixture on an object.

Abstract: A double lamp utility light includes a vertically split light housing formed in two halves with an elongated upper light portion extending from a hollow lower handle portion. An electrical outlet is provided in a bottom surface of the handle. A pair of switches on the handle control respective ones of a pair of twin bulb fluorescent lamp assemblies. A lens assembly is releasably attached to the housing and can be removed and installed without tools for changing the lamp assemblies.

Abstract: A rail lighting system includes an adapter having contact members with elongated portions. A body having an opening for a rail receives the contacts such that the elongated portions extend adjacent the rail. A wedge includes members that engage the contacts to urge the elongated portions toward the rail. The wedge is secured to a cap that threadedly engages the body. The rail includes at least one conductor in opposite end portions of the rail with respect to its depth. The conductors of the rail may include a single conductor or, alternatively conductors on opposite sides of the rail. A lighting fixture spring clip includes sets of opposite tangs including a first set having V-shaped end portions to engage a notched lamp base and a second set having curved end portions for engaging an enclosure barrier.

Abstract: A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member that is attached thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The member has a hole therethrough that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a light source therein. Many light sources are comprised of at least two parts, that are attachable to one another. A portion of one of the parts is receivable through the hole in the member and is attached to the other one of the two parts, thereby attaching the light source to the member. The clip is then attached to a support to provide a hands free light source.

Abstract: A light that is mounted on a clamp. The clamp is configured to be attached to different locations on a user's body, and is sufficiently sturdy so that it can support the light in an illumination direction that is fixed relative to the user's body. The light is connected by a cord to a power supply, such as a battery pack or an AC adapter. If a battery pack is used, the battery pack may also include a mechanism, such as a clip, for attaching the battery pack to the clothing or belt of a user. A headband is provided to which the clamp may be attached. The light is pivotally attached to the clamp so the light may be pivoted to illuminate in a desired direction. In addition, the light is rotatably mounted on the clamp arm, permitting the light to illuminate in a wide variety of different angles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a projection display apparatus in which the optical axis of a lamp and that of an optical unit can be easily made coincide with each other irrespective of dimensional variations of component parts. A lamp holder (32) is movably attached to a ride side plate (37) of a lamp case by extension springs (63). The center of a lamp (1) is positioned on the optical axis (20x) of an optical unit (20) by a circular arc wall face (32f) of the lamp holder (32) and a V-shaped member (45) fixed to the optical unit (20). The optical axis (1x) of the lamp (1) and the optical axis (20x) of the optical unit (20) are set to be parallel to each other by a slide reference face (20a) of the optical unit (20) and three projections of the lamp holder (32). Since the lamp holder (32) is not fixed to a lamp house, an influence of accumulation of dimensional variations of components such as the lamp house exerted on the adjustment of the optical axes of the lamp (1) and the optical unit (20) can be minimized.

Abstract: A clamping structure of projection lamp comprises a shade assembly, a lamp cup and a clamping tongue. The shade assembly has an insulating body with two grooves on two outer walls thereof. The lamp cup has two leads connected to the shade assembly. The lamp cup has two grooves on two outer walls thereof. The clamping tongue has a resilient main body having a plurality of upper arms and lower arms on two opposite sides thereof. The upper arm has upper clamping part and the lower arm has lower clamping part. The upper clamping parts of the upper arms clamp the grooves of the shade assembly and the lower clamping parts of the lower arms clamp the grooves of the lamp cup such that the lamp cup is elastically connected to the shade assembly.

Abstract: A personal security assembly for use in association with a mobility aide. The personal security assembly includes a housing, an audio alarm, an alert light for drawing attention. In an embodiment, a secondary light is provided for lighting an area proximate the mobility aide to enhance visual perception.

Abstract: A multi-adjustable portable work light comprising an elongated grip handle, a light housing pivotally mounted to one of an elongated, hollow grip handle, an adjustable clamp member, and a two-way adjustable joint disposed between the clamp member and the grip handle portable work light comprising an elongated grip handle, a light housing pivotally mounted to one of an elongated grip handle, an adjustable clamp member, and a two-way adjustable joint disposed between the clamp member and the grip handle. An optional hook may also be provided.

Abstract: A portable lighting fixture assembly (10) for detachably coupling to a frame member of a partition or other such structural system is provided. The portable lighting fixture assembly (10) generally comprises a base portion (100) and a lighting portion (200) coupled thereto for illuminating a display area defined by the partition system. The base portion (100) includes a deck member (110) and an elongate coupling member (20) extending transversely from that deck member (110) for telescopically engaging the frame member. The lighting portion (200) includes at least one lighting fixture (210) having an extension arm (212) projecting from the deck member (110). Each lighting fixture (210) terminates at a lighting source (216) coupled to a free end (214) of its extension arm (212). The portable lighting fixture assembly (10) is thereby securely seated on the frame member to illuminate the display area.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bulb assembly on a soft support. The structure includes a bulb connector, a bulb holder, and a bulb, wherein the bulb connector is provided with an extended connecting plate having several branches with end hook. The connecting plate of the bulb assembly can pass through an opening formed on a soft support, and a joint plate has several separated legs and a pair of inward hooks to engage with the branches of the connecting plate that combines the joint plate with the connecting plate together in secure for fixing the bulb assembly on the soft support, while the soft support with the bulb assembly can be easily folded and stored.

Abstract: A device and method used by a driver to verify that he/she is positioning a vehicle safely within the designated lane of travel area of a roadway. The device includes an LED sighting unit having an aiming LED and an attachment mechanism for attaching the LED sighting unit to the windshield of a vehicle. In the method, the driver positions the vehicle safely within the lane of travel area of a roadway and then adjusts the position of the LED sighting unit until the aiming LED thereof is within the line of sight of the driver's eyes, while the driver is seated in the normal driving position, and the boundary line between the lanes or along the side of a roadway.

Abstract: An improved running light fixture that includes a user aimable flood light attached to the convention running like support shaft and plug. The flood light is provided with strobe mechanism for providing a strobe effect that may be used by the boater to attract the attention of other boaters who could then come to provide assistance.

Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.

Abstract: An illuminated protective headgear is described that includes a safety helmet with a molded shell adapted to fit over a user's head, the shell having a rear section; a battery-powered light mounting bracket on the rear section of the shell; and a battery-powered light including an attachment clip adapted for releasable attachment to the light mounting bracket. The light mounting bracket may be an attachable bracket that can be secured to the rear section of an existing safety helmet, or a mounting bracket that is integrally molded as a part of the rear section of the helmet shell.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for a self-contained illumination device that couples to a toy are given. The self-contained illumination device comprises a first housing containing a battery, a middle housing coupled to a light emitting body, and a second housing having an aperture. The second housing is detachably attached to the middle housing such that the light emitting body fits through the aperture on the second housing. The second housing moves from a non-illuminating position to an illuminating position such that the light emitting body contacts the battery when the second housing is in the illuminating position. A connection device attached to the first housing detachably couples to a toy.

Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for supporting a string of ornamental lights of the type having a length of electrical wiring, a plurality of bulb sockets therealong, and a plurality of light bulbs inserted in the sockets. The mounting apparatus includes a plurality of retaining members, each retaining member including a configuration complementary to a configuration of an upper lip of an expanse of guttering for releasable attachment thereto. A clamp member is attached to a front side of each retaining member. Each clamp member includes a pair of legs having free ends biased toward one another and selectively movable away from one another when electrical wiring of a light string is urged therebetween. In another embodiment, each clamp member is attached to a mounting plate for flush mounting to a flat surface with fasteners. In another embodiment, each clamp member is attached to an offset bracket for attachment to siding.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular cluster lighting fixture having a plurality of lamp supports for mounting lamps connected to each other by a plurality spacers. The lighting fixture can be suspended by a plurality of tubular hangers connected to the lamp supports and in which pairs of electrical conductors are disposed for supplying energy to the lamps. Preferably, each lamp support includes a two-piece clamp body and two tubular support arms. The clamp bodies mount the support arms at one or more sides and are clamped around ends of the spacers. The clamp bodies have an opening at a top side for receiving an end of a hanger, preferably at a pivotal connection.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for supporting a string of ornamental lights of the type having a length of electrical wiring, a plurality of bulb sockets therealong, and a plurality of light bulbs inserted in the sockets. The mounting apparatus includes a plurality of retaining members, each retaining member including a configuration complementary to a configuration of an upper lip of an expanse of guttering for releasable attachment thereto. A clamp member is attached to a front side of each retaining member. Each clamp member includes a pair of legs having free ends biased toward one another and selectively movable away from one another when electrical wiring of a light string is urged therebetween. In another embodiment, each clamp member is attached to a mounting plate for flush mounting to a flat surface with fasteners. In another embodiment, each clamp member is attached to an offset bracket for attachment to siding.

Abstract: An outdoor decorative lighting system for permanently installing outdoor decorative lighting for a structure. The outdoor decorative lighting system includes a light support assembly including a plurality of elongate light support members being fastenably connected end-to-end; and also includes a light-emitting assembly being mounted upon the elongate light support members and including a plurality of light socket members being spaced apart and being interconnected with wires and being mounted upon the elongate light support members, and also including a plurality of light-emitting members being removably disposed in the light socket members, and further including a power cord being connected to one of the light socket members.

Abstract: An assembly to selectively hold, position and provide a stable platform for a light source has malleable legs. The assembly has a pair of clamp members attached to a base. The legs attach to the base and are formed of electrical cable with an elastomeric insulation coating. An extension tube can interconnect the clamp member to the malleable, bendable leg portion to further increase the range of the flexible leg stand.

Abstract: A unitary frame having a design simulating a magnified snowflake holds a string of lights mounted on a cord gripped in upstand channels presented by the frame between the lights on the string.

Abstract: A mechanism for attaching a light stick to a filament, includes opposing elements having proximal ends attached to the light stick and distal ends. A gap is formed between the elements. Near the distal end the gap is tapered to form a funnel portion wider than the filament. Near the proximal end the gap forms a gripping portion narrower than the filament.

Abstract: A decorative light assembly with a plurality of upright arranged light units is disclosed. The decorative light assembly includes a frame constructed in a first direction. A plurality of light units are electrically connected by a pair of electrical wires and arranged on the frame in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction of the frame. The frame includes a first extended wire and a second extended wire parallel to the first extended wire, therefore forming a long and narrow gap between the first extended wire and the second extended wire. The light mounting member further includes a plastic clipping ring mounted in the central through hole of the light mounting member, and then the light unit is clipped in the central through hole of the plastic clipping ring. Alternatively, the frame is constructed by an extended plate having a plurality of through hole arranged thereon, and the light units are mounted in the through holes of the extended plate.

Abstract: A flashlight housing and bracket system that is selectively and removably coupled to a support member of a non-motorized recreational vehicle or another structure. The system includes a light source that is selectively actuated or deactuated by a user and a flashlight housing that houses a light source and a power source. The housing includes two portions that couple a bracket system having gripping fingers to a support member. The rotation of a first portion of the housing with respect to the second portion selectively actuates or deactuates the light source depending on the direction of the rotation.

Abstract: An optical module for edge lit display signs utilizes energy efficient miniature cold cathode fluorescent lamps. Lampholders that mechanically and electrically couple the lamps include resilient sockets and clamps shaped to engage the outer surface of the resilient sockets. A preferred optical module intended as an illumination source for edge-lit emergency exit signs has two spaced apart cold cathode fluorescent lamps and an optical reflector configured to increase the light coupled to display surfaces of the edge-lit sign.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight including a battery housing having an undercut groove to which is removably fitted a head of an interface device which itself is removably securable to the object.

Abstract: A decorative frame is provided comprising a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of elongated members that define a frame upon which may be mounted a variety of different decorative elements, including decorative fabrics, metal, glass and plastic, which elements may be configured in an ornamental pattern, such as a floral or abstract design. Other decorative elements, such as beading and fringe can also be added to the decorative elements to further enhance the aesthetic appeal. In addition to the means for attaching the decorative elements to the front of the frame, means for attaching the frame to a lighting fixture, such as a bar-type lighting fixture typically found in bathrooms, are also provided, said means being generally disposed on the rear of the frame. Examples of such means include clasps, clamps and even magnetic attachment devices.

Abstract: A work lamp comprises a protective sleeve, a cap, and a lamp device received in the protective sleeve including two sockets and an auxiliary shell member all supported by a plurality of elastic members, thereby ensuring the work lamp to be non-fragile while operating.

Abstract: A lighted line having an elongate flexible wire-formed bulbless light source is encased in a supportive covering which may include a surrounding rope and tubular sheathing. An electrical power source operatively connected to the wire-formed light source is adapted to energize it to produce light which radiates laterally of the line and emanates through the rope and tubular sheathing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a twin-bulb Christmas light bulb string of a curtain-type light bulb string. It mainly combines every two bulb-assemblies at a same level on the branch string to become a twin-bulb single body by a loop or the like for providing a special and different decorative effect. This obtains improvement and utility.

Abstract: A glittering pedal device equipped on the surface of the gas and brake pedal of an automobile. A plurality of clips on the circumference of the pedal. This device can be fixed on gas and brake pedals through these clips. On top of this device there is a luminescent plate. This luminescent plate is connected to the lamp electrical system. This plate will be on when the automobile is ignited. New drivers can have glittering indications that can make driving more safe.

Abstract: A tool light and method of using the same for illuminating a work area for a tool. The tool light includes a mounting mechanism to be mounted to at least one of a support surface of the tool and a support surface in the vicinity of the tool, and a light housing carried by the mounting mechanism. The light housing has at least one LED and at least one power source to power at least one LED to illuminate a work area for a tool. The method includes mounting the mounting mechanism to at least one of a support surface of the tool and a support surface in the vicinity of the tool, and illuminating the work area with at least one LED of the tool light.

Abstract: A combination lighting device 10 adapted for use inside a carved pumpkin 11, as a necklace 38 and on an article of clothing 13 that comprises a front housing 12 that allows light to pass therethrough, a stem portion 14 having an aperture 34 and being attached to a top edge of the front housing 12 so that a piece of string 36 may pass horizontally through the aperture 34 for use as a necklace 38, a back panel 16 being sized to removably engage an inner side 40 of the back panel 16 with an inner side 32 of the front housing 12, means 18 for lighting the front housing 12, means 20 for powering the lighting means 18, means 22 for activating the lighting means 18, and means 24 for removably securing the lighting device 10 within the pumpkin 11 and to the article of clothing 13.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner-type connecting structure of a bulb assembly which includes a bulb holder having a pair of side connecting slices with inner hook at the end. A pair of solts are provided on the supporting object for engaging with the slices. So the bulb assembly is fixed and positioned, meanwhile the engagement between the bulb holder and the supporting object is firm and secure.

Abstract: Spring clips for holding lamp shades such as but not limited to fragile globe and funnel shapes, onto lamp fixtures include elongated types clips that connect to the stem beneath the socket of the lamp fixture. The longitudinal clips springably expand within the neck and lower interior expanding portion of the globe shade, securely holding the latter in place to the lamp fixture. The spring clips have great applicability to the light fixtures on ceiling fans offering a secure fastening system that prevents accidental dislodging of the fragile shade when vibrations from the spinning fan occur. The spring clips allow the shades to be more easily put in place over the overhead type light fixtures as compared to the traditional method of using side screws to support and secure the shades. The clips can have hook or barb ends which prevent the accidental release of the shade from the fixture.

Abstract: Book lamp structure including a lamp main body, a pivot unit and a base seat. One end of the lamp main body is pivotally connected with the pivot unit. The pivot unit is composed of a connecting member, a supporting rod and a ball joint section disposed on the base seat. One end of the connecting member is axially connected with the lamp main body, while the other end thereof is transversely pivotally connected with the supporting rod, whereby the lamp main body can be rotated about an axis normal to the connecting member and pivotally tilted up and down relative to the supporting rod. The other end of the supporting rod is formed with a spherical section which is pivotally connected with the ball joint of the base seat, whereby the supporting rod as well as the lamp main body can be rotated about the axis of the supporting rod and tilted forward and backward and leftward and rightward and freely universally adjust the angle of the book lamp.

Abstract: The invention is related to a candle holder for various candle diameters, whereby the candle (4) is clamped between at east two clamping surfaces or clamping edges (1, 2, 3; 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a; 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b) which are movable in respect to each other and are in general moved towards each other by means of a spring. In case of the known candle holders the candle is extinguished when the melting zone of the burning candle approches or reaches the clamping surfaces. The characteristic of the candle holder is that there is under the clamping surfaces (1, 2, 3; 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a; 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b) a candle chamber (6) which has an opening at the upper side, which opening is partly or completely closed when the clamping surfaces move towards each other.