Abstract: A fixing structure of a light emitting diode includes an opening part formed in the fixing plate, the opening part being where the light emitting diode is inserted and extending in a fixing direction perpendicular to an inserting direction; a first engaging part configured to engage one of a surface and a rear surface of the brim part in a state where the light emitting diode is fixed; a second engaging part configured to engage another one of the surface and the rear surface of the brim part in the state where the light emitting diode is fixed; and a third engaging part configured to engage the light emitting part of the light emitting diode in the state where the light emitting diode is fixed so that detachment of the light emitting diode in a direction opposite to the fixing direction is prevented.

Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment can be disposed within one of the clamp arms.

Abstract: An assembly for doorway illumination, the doorway having a door jamb and a door, the assembly for doorway illumination including an electrical circuit having first, second, and third electrical switches, the first and second electrical switches, upon closure of the third electrical switch, being electrically parallel to each other, and the first and second electrical switches, upon opening of the third electrical switch, being electrically isolated from each other; a base supporting the first switch; a door contacting spring biased push button adapted for alternatively closing and opening the first electrical switch; an electric torch including the second electrical switch; a plurality of “C” clips adapted for alternatively attaching and releasing the electric torch to and from the base; and a plurality of electrical contacts adapted for, upon the alternative torch attaching and releasing, alternatively closing and opening the third electrical switch.

Abstract: A backlight unit 12 includes a chassis 14, a cold cathode tube 17, and a lamp clip 18. The chassis has mounting holes 32 and 33. The cold cathode tube 17 is arranged inside the chassis 14. The lamp clip 18 is mounted to the chassis 14 through the mounting holes 32 and 33. The lamp clip 18 holds the cold cathode tube 17. The lamp clip 18 includes main body 27 and mounting parts 30 and 31. The main body 27 is arranged inside the chassis 14. The mounting parts 30 and 31 include base portions 30a and 31a, and holding portions 30b and 31b. The base portions 30a and 31a project from the main body 27 to the outside of the chassis 14 through the mounting holes 32 and 33. The holding portions 30b and 31b project from the base portions 30a and 31a along the main body 27. Edges of the mounting holes are sandwiched between the main body 27 and the holding portions 30b and 31b. The chassis 14 has receiving portions 39 and 40 for receiving the mounting parts 30 and 31.

Abstract: Support clips and systems thereof are provided. Support clips include a web, a lower flange, and an upper flange. The lower flange extends from the web orthogonally. The upper flange extends from the web, towards the lower flange, at an angle. The lower flange includes an aperture for receiving a fastener. Systems include support clips of the present invention coupling a ballast housing to a mounting module. The lower flange is secured to the housing, and the upper flange engages the mounting module, such that the housing is supported by the support clip against the mounting module when in a latched position. A user is able to secure a fastener through the support clip aperture and openings in the housing and mounting module without having to use additional hands.

Abstract: A wire retaining system includes a wire clip and fastening receiver for releasable attachment of a wire clip on a supporting surface to retain a wire. The receiver includes an adhesive backing and touch fastener elements. The wire clip includes two wire receptacles with respective receptacle openings facing different directions and touch fastener elements for engagement with the touch fastener elements of the receiver. A first receptacle is oriented with the receptacle opening facing a desired direction and the wire extends across the receptacle. The releasable wire clip can be reoriented with the second receptacle facing a desired direction and a second wire extending across the second receptacle. The wire clip can be packaged preassembled on a light strand with the touch fastener elements of the wire clip and receiver engaged. A method of forming fastener products includes forming a rigid extrusion having fastener elements formed from extruded rail segments.

Abstract: A lighting fixture having a housing with a main body, and a primary light source disposed beneath a cover secured thereto with a latching mechanism. The light fixture may include a reflector suspended above the main body on a pair of struts. The latching mechanism is engaged by pivoting at least one exterior wall of the housing to provide tool-less access to the light source. In an alternative embodiment, the main body attaches to a mounting arm and a wall mount housing with a secondary adjustable light source.

Abstract: A window mounted solar powered night light has a structural attachment fastener, a lighting module; and a holder for attaching the lighting module to the attachment fastener. The lighting module includes a light emitting diode, a rechargeable battery, a solar cell for recharging the battery, and a switch for turning the light emitting diode on and off. A housing maintains the various elements of the lighting module in circuit communication.

Abstract: The light unit comprises a light source and a reflector. The light source is surrounded by an exterior pipe. Spring clips with a centering effect for the exterior bulb of the light source are anchored at the open end of the exterior pipe.

Abstract: An assembly for fixing and connecting a polygonal LED light bar lamp includes a fixing seat, a covering plug, and an electrical connector. The fixing seat has a bottom with both edges thereof extending to form two bevels and parallel plates. The bottom and bevels have a penetrating hole, respectively. The covering plug has a cover having an insertion hole. Two electrode pins are disposed in the interior of the insertion hole. The electrical connector has a partitioning block. Both sides of the partitioning block have a protruding pillar, respectively. The protruding pillar is provided with a hollow pillar having electrodes for contacting with electrode pins. With the fixing seat being fixed on a carrier, the light bar can be held in the fixing seat with adjustable irradiating direction. Further, two light bars can be connected in series by the electrical connector.

Abstract: A lamp holder includes a mounting portion, a lamp holding part which is connected to the mounting portion, and includes an end capable of surrounding a peripheral surface of a lamp, and is capable of being elastically opened and deformed during attaching and detaching of the lamp. The lamp holder also includes a recessed portion positioned at a surface of the lamp holding part that is opposite to the lamp and located at a position between an end portion and a connecting region of a mounting portion, such that the recessed portion allows the lamp holding part to bend so that the end portion is displaced in a direction away from the peripheral surface of the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-section light rack and in particular to one in which the light rack bracket adopts the combined structure whereby the upper section and lower section are made of different materials, the main improvements being: the lower section of the light rack of the general LED bracket is bent in the reverse direction for embedding, clamping and positioning of the upper end of the other conducting pin and insulating resin is used to seal the I body at the bottom of the lamp body to form the light stud. As the conducting pin is made of red copper and bronze of good conductivity, the use of copper at the bracket at the top may be avoided and it may be replaced by iron plated copper and iron plated silver so as to reduce the consumption of precious metal.

Abstract: A base for the mounting of an electrical device includes a body (3) in two portions that are mounted one on the other, female connection contacts (14) placed in passageways (13) provided in the body and designed to interact with male connection pins of the device, and elements (15) for retaining the female connection contacts (14) in the passageways. The base is made of plastic, the retention elements (15) being made of the same material and in one piece with the body. The invention finds an application in the mounting of a light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A light source support on a first printed circuit for a lighting and/or signalling module, comprising a first housing intended to accommodate the first printed circuit and presenting an opening for the light source; means of positioning and fixation of the support; and means of positioning of a flexible printed circuit, intended to position the flexible printed circuit in relation to the first printed circuit, so as to link them electrically.

Abstract: Flashlights are provided herein that can be removable attached to a magnetic surface. A flashlight can include a body having a bulb end and a clip end, a light source connected to the bulb end, and one or more magnets attached to the body flashlight. In one example, a flashlight includes a pocket clip attached to the clip end, and the one or more magnets can be attached to the pocket clip.

Abstract: An application for a decoration clip includes a portion for inserting between a facial board of a roof and a drip guard and a portion for interfacing with an outer surface of the drip guard. The substantially flat insertion surface is connected to the substantially flat outlay surface, thereby forming an elongated U-shape when viewed from a side. A device for holding the decoration is situated on an outer surface of the portion for interfacing with an outer surface of the drip guard.

Abstract: An image sensor that includes a plurality of pixels disposed on a substrate, each pixel includes at least one photosensitive region that collects charges in response to incident light; a charge-to-voltage conversion node for sensing the charge from the at least one photosensitive region and converting the charge to a voltage; an amplifier transistor having a source connected to an output node, having a gate connected to the charge-to-voltage conversion node and having a drain connected to at least a portion of a power supply node; and a reset transistor connecting the output node and the charge-to-voltage conversion node.

Abstract: A light system is provided. It includes a lamp in a light assembly. The light assembly is pivotally mounted to a mount device by a pivot assembly. The light assembly may be pivoted about two different axes of rotation to direct the light at an area of interest. With the light system mounted on a person, movement by the person can redirect the light beam as desired.

Abstract: A light effect system includes a light source and at least one aperture element interposed between the light source and an exit lens of the system. The aperture element has at least one aperture and at least one light effect element positioned therein. The system uses an aperture element having at least two “fingers” partly surrounding each light effect element in at least 180° of the circumference. These “fingers” engage with the contour of the outer surface of the light effect element to hold the light effect element in position in the aperture, and the fingers are formed of a flexible material. Hereby, it is achieved that the locking and releasing of the light effect component can be done by push and pull in an ideal perpendicular direction to the light path. In other words, no angling, bending or twisting is necessary, so a minimum of space is required.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a decorative lamp including a top base, a cover, a connecting device and an adjusting element. The connecting device is connected to a lamp base by a fixing ring element, and the lamp base can be moved pivotally, and the adjusting element is adjusted up and down to drive the fixing ring element to control the lamp base to be spread open, so as to achieve the effects of controlling a projection angle of the lamp source and improving an overall vivid variation.

Abstract: A luminaire device includes a guiding rail having a first electricity conducting plate and a second electricity conducting plate respectively disposed thereon, and at least one illuminating device detachably connected to the guiding rail. Each of the at least one illuminating device includes a clamp having a first clamping head and a second clamping head formed thereon. The first clamping head has a first electricity conducting unit disposed thereon. The second clamping head has a second electricity conducting unit disposed thereon. The luminaire device includes an illuminating member electrically connected to clamp. When the clamp is attached to the guiding rail, the first electricity conducting unit and the second electricity conducting unit are respectively electrically connected to the first electricity conducting plate and the second electricity conducting plate on the guiding rail, such that the illuminating member is provided electrically for illumination.

Abstract: An eye grabber flashing LED store display adaptable to a standard store display peg is a flashing LED device to be used in stores to draw attention to the products the display is intended for. It uses an LED or LEDs, an electronic circuit, and an energy source such as batteries or solar panels or both. The invention is housed or secured by paper, polymer, composite, metal or other material and may optionally double as a sign displaying any means of graphics. The invention is adaptable to many store display methods including the standard peg display for carded products. The LED is preferably positioned either directly on the housing or at the tip of the peg the products hang on where it can be easily seen by anyone within the perimeter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight module having replaceable light apparatus. The backlight module includes the replaceable light apparatus, a back plate and a frame body. The replaceable light apparatus includes a light control circuit, a securing device and conducting wires. The light control circuit is adapted to a frame body and a back plate of the backlight module. Additionally, the light control circuit has a plurality of light sources, a first end portion and a second end portion. The securing device has a supporting housing which has a position protrusion and a clamping portion for supporting the first end portion of the light control circuit along a first direction (X) and a third direction (Z). The clamping portion clamps the first end portion of the light control circuit along a second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z).

Abstract: A retro-fit light-bulb clip adaptor kit and method of use thereof are disclosed that increase the frictional gripping strength of a conventional light-bulb clip, thereby allowing a clip-on lampshade or a clip-on lampshade adaptor to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or a compact fluorescent “CFL” light bulb. The kit includes at least one length of longitudinally split tubing made from a heat-resistant, elastic material. The tubing is split open and applied to the bulb-gripping wires so as to completely cover the gripping loops, and thereby provide a surface with enhanced static friction. The elastic material thereafter provides increased static friction so as to enhance the loop's ability to grip either a standard bulb or a CFL bulb. The tubing is preferably made from either PVC, latex, silicone, heat resistant rubber, a heat resistant engineering polymer, polyalkylene-terephthalate, isophthalate, or copolyesters, but most preferably silicone.

Abstract: A lamp holder applied in a backlight module includes a base and at least one clamp element. The base has a high reflectivity, while the clamp element is of a transparent and fluorescent characteristic. In addition, the clamp element has a clamp part to hold the lamp. When light radiates from the lamp, the light of the lamp can penetrate through the clamp element.

Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment is disposed within one of the clamp arms.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a housing including two frames and two covers are respectively connected to the frames by multiple clamping members. Each of the frames includes at least one first wall which has at least one notch defined therein and each of the covers includes at least one second wall which includes at least one slot. Multiple clamping members connect the covers to the frames and each clamping member includes a first plate, two second plates and a connection portion connected between the first and second plates. A positioning plate extends from the connection portion and includes a ridge extending therefrom. The at least one first wall of each frame is located between the first and second plates and the positioning plate is located within the at least one notch and the ridge is engaged with the at least one slot of the at least one cover.

Abstract: A luminescent back plate has a back light module and two mounting frames. The back light module has a body and at least one light source assembly. The body is a laminate having a reflector, a light guide and a diffuser and has two longitudinal side surfaces, a front surface and a bottom surface. The at least one light source assembly is located adjacent to one of the longitudinal side surfaces of the body and has a light emitting side. The light emitting side faces toward one of the two longitudinal side surfaces. The mounting frames are respectively disposed adjacent to the longitudinal side surfaces and are mounted on the longitudinal side surfaces of the body. The luminescent back plate may be installed on a rack and provides a surface light to catch customers' attention.

Abstract: A portable illumination device having a flexible arm housing with an integrally formed LED lamp that is attachable to an object. The flexible arm may include a head portion housing an LED lamp, the head portion being unitarily formed in the flexible arm as a single integral unit at the time of manufacture. The flexible arm may be comprised of a non-slip material, such as rubber, to aid in positioning the flexible arm to a desired position.

Abstract: A flashlight mounting system for a helmet of the type used by firefighters. The system has a light holder which is engageable with an adaptor on or secured to a helmet. A coupling is adjustable relative to the holder at engaging teeth and grooves to adjust the light and the path of the light beam. The adaptor and holder may be manually disengaged to change the orientation of the light or to allow the user to manually use the light and reattach the light in the original position without removing the helmet in dangerous environments and other environments. Inserts may be provided to adopt the light-receiving section to various styles, types and shapes of flashlights. The system allows the user to quickly adjust the flashlight and also allows the use of the light and holder with different helmets.

Abstract: A lamp-connection socket for a lamp for a display device, and a backlight unit and LCD device using the same are disclosed. The lamp-connection socket includes a body that includes a lamp receiving portion that supports an end portion of a lamp; a first terminal that extends from within the body to the outside of the body to receive a potential for driving the lamp; a balance device arranged within the body and electrically connected to the first terminal; and a clip arranged in the body that releasably clamps a lamp electrode at the end of the lamp, the clip electrically connected to the balance device.

Abstract: An adjustable grill light having a lamp portion with light emitting diodes, a lens and a reflector, a gooseneck extension, and an adjustable clamp comprised of two members hingedly joined and locked together. After unlocking, the two members are secured in a selected position by a slidable plate, a fixed plate and a brace hingedly joined therebetween. Further, a timer controls the period during which the grill light is illuminated.

Abstract: A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.

Abstract: A lamp socket formed to facilitate the performance of a lamp assembly, and a display device having the lamp socket, are provided. The lamp socket includes a holding portion mounted on a board, and a terminal portion bent from the holding portion and having a lamp insertion hole into which a lamp is securely inserted, wherein the lamp insertion hole is formed through the terminal portion and has a cross-sectional width gradually decreasing toward a lower portion of the terminal portion.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance of a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and changing the optical properties of light emitted by the CFL is provided. The device for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) includes a cover configured for obscuring the compact fluorescent lamp; and an attachment mechanism configured for coupling the cover to the compact fluorescent lamp by engaging an inner surface of the compact fluorescent lamp. The attachment mechanism includes at least two resilient fingers for engaging at least two spaced apart inner surfaces of the compact fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: Locking clips are provided for attaching a lamp assembly in a traffic signal housing. The clips use a fixed first portion and a movable second portion. The second portion locks to the first portion or to the housing itself and retains an edge of the lamp assembly, holding it in a window of the housing. Foldable/hinged interlocking clips are provided. Other alternatives include slidable clips that engage a fixed element on the housing (e.g. a fixed pin, or a trough in the housing wall), and rotatable clips that engage a fixed element on the housing (e.g. a fixed pin, or a trough in the housing wall). The clips may be part of a retaining system or a traffic signal. Optional lower holders may also be provided. The invention also includes a method for replacing a lamp assembly in a traffic signal housing with at least one locking clip.

Abstract: A lamp shade includes a frame bar and a plurality of fixing members. The frame bar includes a pair of wall bodies and a base connected between the wall bodies. Each wall body has an inner wall surface, and the inner wall surfaces are disposed facing each other. The fixing members are disposed at the wall bodies, and at least one fixing member is located on each inner wall surface.

Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree lighting system with individual light strands for each tree bough or branch is herein disclosed, comprising a central bus wire located near the trunk of the tree and a series of five (5) to ten (10) single-ended lighting strands originating in an outward or radial pattern therefrom the central bus wire. Each of these lighting “branch” strands has approximately ten (10) to twenty (20) individual light bulbs, depending on the overall size, and is routed along or around an individual branch or bough of the tree. Each individual light strand is held in place with at least two (2) clip means, one (1) near the outer end of the branch, and one (1) near the tree trunk, which help hold the lights in place. The central bus wire comprises a plurality of electrical plugs on each end to allow for end-to-end connection of multiple light systems. In such a manner, any size tree can be illuminated by simply adding additional light systems.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus and structures are described that are adapted for installation in housings. The housings can be pre-existing ones, such as those installed for high-intensity discharge (HID) or other types of lighting. The lighting apparatus can include a light unit (e.g., luminaire) with desired type of light source(s), for example, an array of LEDs. The apparatus can include structures that are adapted for use with the housings such that installation of a light unit requires a minimum of user effort and time. Such lighting apparatus, and related installation methods, can accordingly provide for high-efficiency lighting. Related assembly and installation techniques are also described.

Abstract: A lamp clip (LC) includes a holding portion (11) having grasping pieces (12 and 12) for grasping a fluorescent tube (71), and a supporting column portion (21) for supporting the holding portion (11). Furthermore, a weight (51) is fitted to the supporting column portion (21).

Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.

Abstract: A backlight unit for a liquid crystal device are disclosed for improving the brightness of the liquid crystal display. The backlight unit includes a plurality of lamps, a prism reflector, and a plurality of lamp guides. The prism reflector forms a plurality of prism peaks for positioning the plurality of lamps. The plurality of lamp guides fix the plurality of lamps at a predetermined distance apart from each other.

Abstract: A lamp support structure is disclosed using in a backlight module. The lamp support structure comprises a base, extending downwards, and two arms. Each arm comprises an inner curved edge and an opposite outer curved edge, both extending upwards from the base to define a receiving space. Moreover, each arm comprises a top end to define an opening such that a lamp can fit into the receiving space through the opening. The lateral dimension of the opening is smaller than that of the lamp. Each arm comprises a first section, including an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the lower portion extends upwards from the base and the lateral cross-section dimension of the first section tapers from the base toward the upper portion.

Abstract: An LED illumination device includes at least one LED plate including a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on an upper surface of a flat substrate and a device body having a mouth ring engageable with an illumination device socket disposed at a predetermined installation location, the LED plate and the device body being connected to each other by an electrical cable. The LED plate has an underside formed with an applying portion. The device body has an outer surface provided with a receiving portion. The applying portion of the LED plate is detachably applied to the receiving portion of the device body.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing the number of utility slots in an awning tube utility track is described. The apparatus comprises a track mount and at least two utility tracks coupled with and parallel to the track mount. In a specific example, each utility track comprises a first opening parallel to the track mount and a second opening orthogonal to the track mount.

Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided that includes a novel modular interface arrangement that allows the flashlight to be interfaced with a variety of different equipment or reconfigured in order to facilitate use for different functionality such as a marker light, a runway indicator light or a weapon mounted light.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved lightbulb housing installed inside of a canister transversely affixed to a ceiling plate of a ceiling fixture, wherein the lightbulb used is a plug-in fluorescent lightbulb and the visual effect is modified to cause the visual effect to simulate a reflector lightbulb. The lightbulb housing comprises a hollow reflector, a frosted and translucent lens, and a top hollow cylindrical ring cover which receives a translucent lens. The hollow cylindrical ring cover is attached to the reflector and incorporates means by which it is attached to the interior of the canister. The frosted and translucent lens is sandwiched between a transverse interior shelf on the ring cover and the top of the reflector. A plug-in fluorescent lightbulb is installed into an electric plug within the canister of the ceiling fixture, however, because of the translucent and frosted lens, the plug-in fluorescent lightbulb is concealed and lighting effect simulates a reflector lightbulb.

Abstract: A light emitting diode lamp, includes a pair of contacts for the electrical connection of the light emitting diode, wherein the pair of contacts includes two crimp contacts separated electrically from one another, each crimp contact including a conducting input including a conducting crimping skirt and a clinching zone intended to receive by clinching an electrical contact of the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A portable light intended for mounting on a garment as support includes two LED light sources spaced apart towards the rear of the portable light. A clipped base below on anchor facilitates locating a garment between the anchor and the base, and a spring action urges the base toward the anchor. A hingedly movable head for the LEDs is mounted on the housing to move to and form the housing. An opening of the housing causes a switch in the housing to move between an opened and closed position such that a circuit actives or deactivates the LED lights when the head opens or closes relative to the housing.

Abstract: A light emitting element assembly for mounting to a panel. The assembly includes a housing configured to receive a light emitting element therein. In addition, the assembly includes a bezel having at least one latch arm extending from a surface of the bezel, wherein the bezel is configured to detachably engage a surface within the housing. The bezel is further configured to retain the assembly in a position relative to the panel. The assembly also includes a mounting structure having the light emitting element operably mounted therein.