Abstract: A directional lighting fixture connected to a power source for illuminating an area. The lighting fixture includes a housing having a top side for receiving a light bulb, the light bulb extending therefrom and a canopy including a tubular member having a cavity cut therein and a rim extending around a top side of the tubular member and positioned above the cavity. A device is provided for adjustably securing the canopy to the top side of the housing. When the canopy is secured to the top side of the housing the light bulb is positioned at least partially within the cavity for producing a light beam able to pass through the cavity and out of the canopy for illuminating the desired area, a width of the light beam is dependent on the height at which the canopy is secured to the housing.

Abstract: A fold-up navigation light for boats and the like includes an elongate support pole having a bifurcated construction with an upper portion supporting a light, and a lower portion configured for mounting on an associated boat. A pivot coupling selectively interconnects the upper and lower portions of the support pole for rotation between an extended position wherein the upper and lower portions are aligned to support the light at a raised unobstructed location above the boat, and a fully retracted position wherein the upper and lower portions are folded together in a parallel relationship to reduce the length of the support pole to facilitate storage on the boat.

Abstract: A security light comprising a mercury vapor lamp (13), a two-piece support arm (11), and a mounting bracket (17) is disclosed. The two-piece support arm includes a 90-degree arcuate section (33) and a straight section (35), which are disassemblable for shipping. When assembled, the mounting bracket (17) is located on one end (41) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33). The other end (39) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33) telescopes inside one end (37) of the straight section (35). The mercury vapor lamp (13) is mounted on the other end of the straight section (35).

Abstract: An improved changeable visual display lamp, having the ability to accept single piece cylinder sheets of artwork, or other items for display, where the cylinder is able to be inserted into the confines of an annular tubing through the removal of a single piece of the lamp. The two variations of this lamp allow cylindrical items to either be inserted through the bottom of the lamp by the removal of a single plate, or through the top of the lamp, through the removal of a single ring, where the ring covers a circular gap that extends around a centrally located socket. No tools are necessary to change the item or items being displayed, the person changing the display is not exposed to electrical shock, and the time required to change the display is reduced to a nimum. Benefits of the ring are seen where the ring may be removed, and single piece cylinder artwork is removed or inserted, without even unplugging or disassembling the lamp, other than manipulation of the single ring.

Abstract: A protecting device of a desk lamp comprises a seat, two clamping pieces, two parallel telescopic rods, an insulating stopper, a covering plate, a filament, a transformer, etc. A guide groove is formed on the seat. Each of the two sides of the guide groove is installed with a respect fixing rod. The lower end of one of the fixing rods is pivotally locked with a first ring. The upper ends of the fixing rods are pivotally connected with two conducted parallel telescopic rods. The upper ends of the two telescopic rods are connected with a lamp head and an insulating stopper is connected with the two telescopic rods. Two sets of trenches are installed on the bottom of the guide groove so that two clamping pieces are engaged thereon from the seat. Each of the clamping pieces is installed with a receiving portion. Each of the receiving portions is installed with a receiving hole. One of the receiving hole is locked into a second ring. Another receiving hole is locked on the lower end of another fixing rod.

Abstract: A first embodiment is an indoor lighting assembly which includes a base member supporting an upright tube long extension engaged into the base member with the extension terminating in an extension in a tube top assembly. The tube top assembly would further comprise a plurality of switches, and would support an upright, fluorescent tube light. There would further be provided a vented pedestal member supported by the tube top, and resting thereupon. The vented pedestal further defining a cone shaped support member with the top of the cone terminating for supporting a finial base and a finial cup thereupon. The tube long extension and tube top members further include a plurality of rechargeable batteries therein. The rechargeable batteries serving as a source of power to the fluorescent tube light, and operable via the switches positioned on the tube top.

Abstract: A pivot connector for an easel lamp comprised of a fixing main body, a fixing bolt, a press bolt and a locking member; wherein, the fixing main body is provided with a pivot connecting recess adapted to be fixed at a suitable position on the easel, the fixing bolt is used to lock the pivot connector firm on the easel. The fixing main body is provided aside the fixing bolt with a through hole. The press bolt and the locking member are inserted respectively from the two ends of the through hole to connect with each other in the through hole. The locking member is provided on the end thereof with a toothed groove to be connected to a telescopically movable rod of a lamp receptacle. A lamp thereby can be firmly and pivotally connected on the pivot connector to get suitable illuminating position and distance above the easel.

Abstract: A pivotable light stanchion assembly includes an upper stanchion having a light at a top end and lower stanchion member which are detachably coupled with a pair of socket members. A first socket is attached to the lower stanchion and includes a plurality of receptacles in electrical communication with a power source. The opposing socket member is attached to the upper stanchion and includes a plurality of male prongs coupled with a light member at a distal end of the upper stanchion member. The socket members are pivotally joined so that the upper stanchion member may be pivoted downwardly relative to the lower stanchion member thereby disabling power to the light while allowing the light to be accessed from ground level.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vision aid video magnification system for low-vision persons are shown and described. The system includes a balanced arm with a first portion that swivels on a base, a second portion connected to the enclosed camera, and an elbow between the first and second portions. The elbow includes a sliding spring fulcrum which enhances the smooth movement of the second arm portion and camera. The first arm portion includes an inner spring between arm tubes that helps eliminate the dead area that may be otherwise present in balanced arms. Other improvements include a flexible camera mount that preferably swivels relative to the arm, and a mirror attachment for personal care and other use. The vision aid video magnification system allows enhanced, smooth movement and versatility.

Abstract: Lamp hinge assembly for connecting a lamp pole part (10) to a lamp head part (16) so that they can pivot with respect to each other, comprising a stop screw permanently attached to one of the pivoting parts, a stop (28) permanently attached to the other pivoting part to limit the pivot angle between the lamp pole part (10) and the lamp head part (16), a stop disk, which rotates with the pivoting motion of the parts, inserted between the stop screw (14) and the stop (28), said stop disk (20) being provided with two radially projecting lobes (22, 24), which are separated from each other by a predetermined angle, and each of which comes to rest against one side of the stop (28), and in that, approximately midway between the lobes (22, 24), the disk has a stop tab (26), against either side of which the stop screw (14) can come to rest, depending on the position into which the parts (10, 16) have been pivoted.

Abstract: A portable task lighting device which comprises an elongated fluorescent light assembly that casts a broad, glare-free, and cool flood of light and is rotatably connected to the distal end of a boom arm for a full 360.degree. of rotation. Its boom arm can be fixed into a plurality of positive locking positions both above and below the top of its mast by adjustment of a pivot block supported by the mast. The preferred embodiment of the lighting device has a telescoping mast with a square cross-sectional configuration. The mast supports the proximal end of the boom arm and provides extension between approximately thirty-two and ninety inches. The mast is supported by a base assembly having two shorter rear legs which are adjustable laterally relative to one another and two elongated front legs which are locked into position at a predetermined stationary angle by insertion of the mast within a square opening through the top of the base assembly.

Abstract: A lamp holder assembly which includes a lampshade, a barrel fixedly secured to a hole in the lampshade, and a connector having a cylindrical front end revolvably mounted in the barrel and fixed in position by a tightening up screw and a rear coupling end turned about the coupling axle of a lamp support and fixed in position by a knob. A lamp socket is mounted in a chamber inside the connector to hold a lamp bulb outside the connector within the lampshade. The lamp socket has two retaining grooves at two opposite sides respectively forced into engagement with two retaining blocks inside the connector, and a switch mounted on the lamp socket within the connector. The switch has a switching button disposed outside the connector and adapted for switching on/off the electrical circuit of the lamp holder assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a worklight and stand having a multi-legged support and a main pole consisting of three segments. The leg support increases the stand's overall resistance to tipping as well as increases the stand's load resistance. The worklight is adjustable, allowing for the aiming of light in multiple directions. The ability to break the main pole into three segments allows for the storage or packaging of the stand within a container of smaller dimension than necessary for a stand of only two segments.

Abstract: An illumination device functioning as both a flashlight and an area table lamp having a flexible neck that connects a light housing to a base. The illumination device includes at least one light source mounted in the light housing for projecting light through either a diffusing lens to function as an area light or a projecting lens to function as a flashlight. An improved flexible neck for an illumination device is also disclosed that has a dampening mechanism and a retaining mechanism disposed in an elongated solid resilient body. The retaining mechanism counters the resilient force of the resilient body to retain a selected position of the flexible neck while the dampening mechanism serves to dampen a bouncing effect that commonly occurs in flexible necks of flashlights.

Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking sation securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor pressfit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a foolproof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.

Abstract: The device of a stretchable and contractable desk lamp comprising a lamp shade and a stand, the lamp shade is pivotally connected on one end thereof to a first pivot connection on the top of the stand, the connection is for pivotal mounting of a handle for carrying the lamp, the bottom of the stand is provided with a second pivot connection for pivotally mounting of a separated rotating seat, the lamp thus has a function of rotating with two pivot axles, and is portable and can save space in packaging; a receptacle is provided on the top of and engaged with the lamp shade, the receptacle receives a stretchable or drawable frame therein, a magnifying glass is provided in the frame and can be stretched out and firmly kept in a suitable anglular position on the lamp shade for viewing under illumination, the magnifying glass can be hidden in the receptacle when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an elevation adjustment structure for household upright lamp arm, and the structure has a cage ring with high-resilience fence ring body, and the cage ring has an open ring with axial notch, and the ring body is mounted near the end of inner rod of lamp arm, and the end of ring body with setting pieces is mounted on the end of inner rod; an end plug is screwed in the end of inner rod with cage ring by means of its thread plug; power cord is inserted through the outlet port near the base of outer rod of lamp arm and extending into the inner rod by means of axial hole of end plug, and an open end of inner rod is connected to the lamp; a screw is rotated into the thread hole on the flange of end plug for retaining the power cord in position; the end of inner rod with end plug is mounted in the outer rod and the distal end of outer rod is screwed with a screw cover; with such assembly the resilience of cage ring may enable the inner rod to move up and down for random positioning t

Abstract: A roadside standard assembly and maintenance method are provided which facilitate installation, maintenance, and repair of an object suspended over a roadway. The standard assembly comprises a support pole and an arm extending from the pole. The object is supported on the arm, and is normally disposed over a roadway. The standard rotates about the pole, allowing the arm to swing from over the roadway to a roadside position from which the object can be accessed for maintenance without resorting to a road closure. An anchoring structure maintains the upward orientation of the pole, and is optionally retrofittable for existing roadside standard installations.

Abstract: A stand device for an article such as a lamp or a fan includes a holding post which has at its lower end a clamp base for mounting the holding post, and a pedestal for receiving and holding the clamp base. The pedestal has a pedestal housing to receive the clamp base and an interior integral seat plate which can be clamped by the clamp base. The stand device can be positioned by means of either one of the clamp base and the pedestal.

Abstract: A mobile light panel stand supports a light panel suited to treat humans who are in need of exposure to light in a manner known as light therapy. The stand has two pair of hinged legs. Each pair of legs has a brace member to provide a solid two-legged assembly. The two two-legged assemblies are connected by collapsible braces which allow the device to fold into a narrow posture for passage through doorways. The base of the opened assembly has an anti-tipping wide stance for use by hospitals where patients may lean on the device for support. One set of legs has an upper extension which supports the light panel between the two two-legged assemblies via adjustable nuts and bolts. The light panel can be tilted by adjusting the adjustable nuts.

Abstract: A low-voltage light construction created by tube construction elements made up of male and female embodiments of electrically insulated metal tubes or metal rods and metal tubes. The male embodiment is connected to a low-voltage energy source by two circuit extensions, whereas one extension is electrically connected to the inner rod and the other extension is electrically connected to the outer tube. The construction provides simple assembly possibilities and enables numerous arrangements using a variable amount of connecting tube elements which are pushed together by manual pressure. The tube sections are set symmetrically to the illuminants and can be rotated around their axes. The illuminants are set in two pin circuits, which are connected to a pair of electrically conducting bars. These are held to the metal tube elements by round headed nuts. This makes it possible to rotate the illuminants on two additional axes.

Abstract: A booklight includes a mounting bracket for mounting the booklight on a support, and an elongate first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. A rigid elongate retractable arm has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the elongate retractable arm being telescopically connected to the distal end of the elongate first arm. The elongate first arm and elongate retractable arm are shaped so as to prevent rotation of the elongate retractable arm relative to the elongate first arm. The elongate retractable arm is mounted for movement with respect to the elongate first arm between a retracted position and an extended position. A light-radiating source is mounted at the distal end of the elongate retractable arm.

Abstract: A novelty desk lamp simulates an actual basket assembly such a used in professional and college basketball. The desk lamp includes a base, a miniature basketball backboard, rim and net, the rim extending from a first face of a backboard, and the backboard having a second face opposite the first face, and a cantilever arm extending from the base and operatively connected to the backboard second face. A light source is mounted adjacent the backboard second face (e.g. directly to it and connected between the backboard and the arm) and is connectable by wires to a source of electrical power, such a household current or batteries. A control, such as a manually actuated switch, controls the supply of electrical power to the light source. The position of the light source with respect to the base can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the cantilever arm, as by pivoting the cantilever arm by using a linear actuator, such as a turn buckle.

Abstract: A stand-alone electric lamp which includes a base and a general area light source affixed an opposite end of one of a pair of stems to provide general area lighting. Disposed on the stems intermediate the base and the general area light source is a support member in the form of an elongated plate. The other of the stems terminates at the plate. Extending from the plate is an arm which has attached to its end a light source for providing task lighting directable to specific areas. The arm has a pair of flexible sections disposed therein to allow the task light to be adjustable to direct the light therefrom to the desired area.

Abstract: A lighting device for use with a computer, including: an elongated, hollow, flexible neck, a plug fastened to the flexible neck at one end for connection to the computer, and a lamp assembly fastened to the flexible neck at an opposite end and connected to the plug by an electric wire, the flexible neck having a flexible metal wire axially mounted on the inside, the flexible metal wire having a hook at one end fixedly connected to the plug by a resin block, the resin block being molded on the hook of the flexible metal wire and one end of the electric wire and fixedly secured to the plug by a jacket to support the flexible neck and the lamp assembly, for permitting the flexible neck to be bent to the desired shape to move the lamp assembly to the desired position.

Abstract: A compact dimmable fluorescent lamp includes a dimming control ballast within a base which installs directly on an existing incandescent or other lighting fixture. The lamp mounts a fluorescent illumination element and includes an accessible dimmer control member connected to the dimming control ballast.In the preferred embodiment, a rotatable lamp globe both covers the fluorescent lamp and is coupled to the control element. The globe thus provides the dual functions of decoratively covering the fluorescent lamp tubes and serving as the dimmer control by rotating the globe to vary the amount of power that is supplied to the lamp. In other embodiments, a rotatable external annular ring extends substantially around the circumference of the lamp base and is connected to the dimming ballast control to serve as the dimmer control.

Abstract: A CD storage rack and lamp assembly including a base, a base covering covered on the base, four sets of connecting rods respectively connected in series by connectors, a lamp stand connected to the base and the base covering by the connecting rods, a plurality of telescopic arms connected between the lamp holder and the lamp stand, and a plurality of CD carrier plates fastened to the connecting rods at different elevations between the lamp stand and the base covering.

Abstract: A torchiere lamp having a base and an upwardly directed general area lighting fixture supported upon a stem extending from the base. A task light is supported upon a rod which passes through a pair of anchors secured to the stem so that the rod is disposed substantially parallel to the stem. One of the anchors carries a locking member in the form of a threaded thumb screw which may be loosened to permit vertical and rotational movement of the rod for positional adjustment of the task light. The task light includes a reflector or shade pivotally attached to the rod to thereby permit further rotational and pivotal adjustment of the reflector.

Abstract: A lamp assembly is disclosed which includes a base, a lamp arm mounting adapter on the base for pivotally mounting a lamp arm thereto, with the lamp arm itself having a first pair of hollow support tubes mounted on the adapter for pivotal movement on a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane and having a arm support pivotally mounted on their opposite ends for pivotal movement on a vertical axis on a horizontal plane. A second pair of arms having inner and outer ends are pivotally mounted on their inner ends to the arm support for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis in a vertical plane. A counterbalance spring is connected between the arm support and the second pair of arms and a lamp head is pivotally connected on the outer end of the second pair of arms for pivotal movement at least about a horizontal axis in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A halogen clamp light (11) comprising a halogen light (13) adjustably attached to one end of a rigid, elongate support (17) is disclosed. The halogen light (13) includes a housing (19), a halogen bulb (37), a reflector (35), a glass lens (29), and a protective grill (31, 33). A spring-loaded clamp is attached to the other end of the elongate support. The elongate support (17) includes a cavity that houses an on-off switch (71). The adjustable attachment includes a threaded shaft (53) that extends through a flange (41) that protrudes rearwardly from the housing (19). A manually adjustable locking nut (63) clamps the flange (41) to the elongate support (17) after the housing is adjusted to the desired position. A plastic bushing (55) is located between the flange (41) and the elongate support (17). Further, a hook (99) extends longitudinally outwardly from the cavity end of the elongate support (17).

Abstract: A telescopic tube mounting device, which includes an outer tube having a coupling at the top, an inner tube made to slide in and out of the outer tube and locked at the desired elevation by a lock screw on the coupling, a C-shaped locating ring fastened to the bottom end of the inner tube to prohibit disconnection of the inner tube from the coupling, a stopper sealed in the bottom end of the inner tube and having a longitudinal through hole with a tapered top orifice for passing air in and out of the inner tube to buffer the falling speed of the inner tube when the inner tube is collapsed.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a lamp pivotally secured to a neck portion by an axial pivoting device having a magnet secured on the lamp end and a ferromagnetic disk fixed on the end of the neck portion for a mutual magnetic attraction with each other between the magnet and the ferromagnetic disk, at least a supporting arm pivotally secured with the neck portion by a transverse pivoting device having a magnet secured to a neck portion and a ferromagnetic plate secured to the arm for their mutual magnetic attraction, and a base rotatably secured with the supporting arm by a bottom pivoting means having a magnet secured on a lower portion of the supporting arm and a ferromagnetic disk secured on the base for their mutual magnetic attraction, whereby upon a pivotal movement or relative rotation between each magnet and each corresponding ferromagnetic disk or plate of the coupling parts, the lamp can be optionally adjusted to any desired orientation and position as "locked" by magnetic attraction between the releva

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable lamp assembly especially suitable for use as a table or desk lamp. The lamp assembly has a substantially spherical or conical base member having an adjustable center of gravity which allows it to be moved and retained in a variety of inclined and tilted positions. Also disclosed is a lamp assembly having a concave shade member having a peripheral rim and a central opening adapted to rest upon and be supported freely on the curved outer surface of a lamp bulb globe whereby the peripheral rim of the shade member will remain in a horizontal plane as the lamp assembly is tilted relative to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A lamp assembly is disclosed which includes a base, a lamp arm mounting adapter on the base for pivotally mounting a lamp arm thereto, with the lamp arm itself having a first pair of hollow support tubes mounted on the adapter for pivotal movement on a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane and having a arm support pivotally mounted on their opposite ends for pivotal movement on a vertical axis on a horizontal plane. A second pair of arms having inner and outer ends are pivotally mounted on their inner ends to-the arm support for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis in a verticals plane. A counterbalance spring is connected between the arm support and the second pair of arms and a lamp head is pivotally connected on the outer end of the second pair of arms for pivotal movement at least about a horizontal axis in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A portable and demountable photography booth including a plurality of vertical and horizontal frame elements releasably fixed to one another to form an open, generally rectangular frame structure having a frontal light source and a forwardly disposed light reflecting surface detachably mounted to the frame elements in a predetermined position selected to provide appropriate facial and upper torso photographs. The reflecting surface is a single continuously curved surface in which the radius of curvature is approximately equal to the distance from the reflecting surface to a designated position of the face of the person to be photographed to align its reflected image adjacent to the curved outer boundary of the iris of the person being photographed.

Abstract: A lamp assembly including a mid-angle trapezoidal open frame having four corners pivotably connected to an upper arm, an upper wiring tube, a lower arm, and a lower wiring tube, a triple-terminal connecting frame pivotably connected to the upper arm and the upper wiring tube to hold a lamp shade, swivel device revolvably fastened to an axle holder on a lamp stand to hold the lower arm and the lower wiring tube, a first retaining spring assembly to adjustably hold the lower arm and the lower wiring tube in a desired angle, and a second retaining spring assembly to adjustably hold the upper arm and the upper wiring tube in a desired angle.

Abstract: A light source comprises a lamp house including a source lamp for emitting illumination light in a certain direction and heat sinks for cooling the source lamp, a base member for holding the lamp house and moving the lamp house to adjust the optical axis of illumination light the source lamp emits, and an optical axis adjustment mechanism operation unit lying outside the lamp house to be manipulated from the side of the lamp house and driving the optical axis adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A lamp assembly is disclosed which includes a base, a lamp arm mounting adapter on the base for pivotally mounting a lamp arm thereto, with the lamp arm itself having a first pair of hollow support tubes mounted on the adapter for pivotal movement on a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane and having a arm support pivotally mounted on their opposite ends for pivotal movement on a vertical axis on a horizontal plane. A second pair of arms having inner and outer ends are pivotally mounted on their inner ends to the arm support for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis in a vertical plane. A counterbalance spring is connected between the arm support and the second pair of arms and a lamp head is pivotally connected on the outer end of the second pair of arms for pivotal movement at least about a horizontal axis in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A floor lamp tripod stand includes a socket fastened to a support arm of a floor lamp by a tightening up screw, three legs respectively and pivotably connected to said socket by a pivot pin and a clamp for supporting said support arm on a floor, and three locking plates for locking said legs in any of a series of angular positions on said socket relative to said support arm. Each leg has a top end pivoted to a respective pair of symmetrical wings on the socket and a round rod in an oval hole on the top end retained in either of a series of locating notches on each wing by a spring plate and the respective locking plate. Pressing a finger press portion on either locking plate causes the round rod to be moved from one locating notch to another for permitting the respective leg to be adjusted to any of a series of angular positions on the socket relative to the support arm of said floor lamp.

Abstract: An articulated lamp is disclosed which is formed of a vertical support arm and a transverse support arm articulated to the top of the vertical arm and having a lamp head articulated on one end thereof. The arms are connected to each other by an articulation joint which permits restricted universal movement, in order to protect the power supply wires passing through the arms. The head is articulated to the transverse arm by an articulated joint which is formed of components that are identical in construction to the components forming the joint between the arms. The articulation joint between the transverse arm and the head also permits universal movement of the head relative to the arm, but again with restricted degrees of movement to protect the wiring of the lamp.

Abstract: A telescopic and collapsible desk lamp is disclosed having a lamp shade pivotally connected to a telescopic support supported on a cylindrical stand, wherein the telescopic support is consisted of two telescopic metal tubes pivotally connected to two metal mounting tubes fastened to the cylindrical stand by angle brackets. The lamp shade is turned upside-down and covered over the cylindrical stand at the top as the telescopic metal tubes are respectively received inside the metal mounting tubes. An insulative link is detachably connected between the telescopic metal tubes to prevent short circuit.

Abstract: This mechanical joint allows relative rotation of two articles (one may be a stationary fixture), on an arbitrary axis. The joint has as much angular-rotation range as a hinge, but as many degrees of freedom as a ball-and-socket or universal joint. It allows transmission, between the objects, of force or flux (e.g., of electricity, gas, or liquid), or both. It can be used as an applied-force or motion sensor, varying electrical contacts or conductivity in response to relative motion or force applied between the articles. In one form the invention is simply a mechanical joint formed of two closely interlocked toroids. The minor cross-section of each toroid is sized to just fit through the central aperture of the other; there is a connection point on each toroid for attachment of one article. By adjusting closeness of fit, a designer can impart to the device a wide range of desirable frictional properties.

Abstract: A flexible lighting fixture formed from vertical and horizontal guide rod assemblies pivotally connected to each other and to a lamp base and a lamp shade for providing enhanced elevation and projection of light, and permitting the fixture to be reduced to minimum size for packing and storage.

Abstract: A portable desk light including a flat thin battery case with laterally spaced battery chambers defining an upwardly opening channel therebetween. The channel receives an elongate support arm pivoted therein for movement between a first position completely received within the channel and an upwardly pivoted and longitudinally extended position. A bulb mounting lamp housing is pivoted to the upper end of the support arm for positioning relative to a support surface upon which the battery case rests.

Abstract: A lamp frame assembly comprising a base having a sleeve for connecting a supporting frame through a coupling device, and a lamp holder connected to said supporting frame by a connecting frame assembly which is connected between said lamp holder and said supporting frame by two locking devices through which the angular position of the connecting frame assembly relative to the lamp holder and the supporting frame can be adjusted by a hand lever. By changing the sleeve on the base, the lamp frame assembly can be set up into a desk lamp or floor lamp. The base can be a wall fixture which incorporates the supporting frame, the connecting frame assembly and the lamp holder into a wall lamp.

Abstract: A warning lamp device comprising a base having two U-shaped stands pivotably secured thereto at the bottom, a telescopic support fastened in the base at the top through a socket joint, and a warning lamp attached to the telescopic support at the top through a socket joint. The two U-shaped stands are arranged into a cross structure to firmly support the device in place against wind force and the telescopic support is extended out to heighten the position of the warning lamp. The telescopic support and the base are collapsed to reduce space occupation when not in use.

Abstract: A fall-proof structure to prevent the connecting rods of a lamp from falling down, in which the lower ends of the connecting rods each have a threaded end and two symmetrical lugs; the connecting rod is to be connected together with a threaded sleeve having a slot; the outer end of the threaded sleeve is mounted with an adjusting nut, a spring washer, and a washer; then, the threaded sleeve passes through a round hole of the base housing, and is mounted, inside the base housing, with a rotation-limiting disk, and a power-connecting plate; finally, the end of the connecting rod is mounted with a slip-resistant nut. The lower part of the base housing has a limiting groove for receiving the lug of the rotation-limiting disk. The tightness of the connecting rods can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nut; the rotation-limiting disk and the limiting groove in the base housing are used for preventing the connecting rods from falling down.

Abstract: A swivel means for lighting fixture includes: a swivel base having a lower post secured on a supporting base of a lighting fixture, an upper bracket having a collar rotatably mounted on the swivel base as packed by a packing sleeve sandwiched between the supporting base and the collar and having an upper post secured with a lampshade provided with an illuminator in the lampshade, a tensioning spring resiliently holding the collar of the upper bracket on the swivel base, whereby upon a swinging rotation of the lampshade secured with the upper bracket and the collar about a horizontal axis of the swivel base, the lampshade will be angularly rotated to adjust its inclination angle about a horizontal axis longitudinally formed in the swivel base to be optionally angularly positioned on the swivel base as frictionally held on the swivel base by the packing sleeve and resiliently held on the swivel base by the tensioning spring.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a lamp with collapsible arm, the collapsible arm comprises bottom, intermediate, and top sections telescopedly connected to each other, and a conductive assembly disposed in the sections to facilitate electrical communication therebetween, so that the collapsible arm can be adjusted to a desired position by way of moving the sections forward and backward without losing electric contact therebetween.

Abstract: Holder for flashlight having an arcuate seat joined to a clamp by a flexible metal cable.