Abstract: A device for allowing a trouble light to provide a desired lighting effect by being resistably rotated to any position about its longitudinal axis while lying on a flat surface or affixed to a ferrous surface by a magnet, which comprises a resistably rotating means and a support member, where the trouble light and resistably rotating means rotate relative to the support member with the support member restrained from rotating by communication between a flat surface on the periphery of the support member and a foreign surface.

Abstract: A lamp is provided of tubular member design with cooperative friction and sliding elements which readily interfit into the tubular members so as to be fully positional in the upward travel, as well as rotatable through substantially 360.degree.. The construction is of simplified design so as to make manufacture and assembly readily achievable.

Abstract: Novel apparatus for mounting a luminaire to a ceiling is disclosed. A base including a pair of downwardly extending side portions is rigidly mounted to the ceiling. Each side portion has a first post and a second post extending outwardly therefrom. A bracket mounted to the luminaire has a pair of upwardly extending members adapted for mounting to the side portions. Each member has a first slot and a second slot for receiving the first post to rotationally support the member in the second slot in a preliminary mounting position in which appropriate electrical connections are made. The bracket is rotated to receive the second post into a third slot. Support means receive the first and second post from the second and third slots, respectively, to vertically support each member on the respective posts in a final mounting position.

Abstract: An adjustable four sided frame assembled of four easily cut-to-length channeled members for displaying strands of Christmas light bulbs around rectangular window panes and having notched flanges running along opposite side of such member for the length of the same for engaging tinsel foil wrapping, and each member having slotted apertures in a longitudinal inner side flange for holding the light bulbs. The frame knocks down for storage.

Abstract: A plaster frame has a breakaway zone which extends between a hole in the frame and a periphery of the frame. When the breakaway zone is removed, the frame may now be inserted through a hole in a ceiling which is approximately the same size as the hole in the plaster frame. An open bottom lighting housing is removably mounted on said plaster frame coaxial with the frame hole and prewired to a junction box on the plaster frame.

Abstract: An adjustable support device for appliances being comprised of a housing with top and bottom aligned openings therethrough and which is attached to a support member by a clamp mechanism. An elongated support member or tubing which is provided with a plurality of aligned openings one side thereof passing through the opening of the housing and is in contact within the housing with a pair of upper opposed rollers and a lower roller being in contact with only one side of the member. A locking mechanism is pivotally mounted within the housing and is co-operable with the openings in the elongated support member and is provided with a guide device, such as a roller, which extends outward therefrom and is in contact with the support member.

Abstract: An adjustable-length light fixture having a standard fitting for connection to an incandescent light socket and providing for convenient conversion of a light fixture from incandescent use to use with another type of light source, such as fluorescent. The adjustable-length fixture includes an extensible member with two telescopically engaging portions and a positive action latch to inhibit further extension of the member once a desired length has been selected. The latch includes a resilient latch member on one telescopically engaging portion, and a number of rachet-like recesses on the other of the telescopically engaging portions, the recesses being so shaped as to inhibit further extension of the length of the fixture, but to facilitate shortening of the length as needed for installation purposes.

Abstract: A portable lighting system which includes a stand having an adjustable effective length which positions lights carried on a frame at a predetermined vertical position with respect to a supporting surface. The frame is releasably secured to the stand and can readily be set up and dismantled for transport in a compact space. Lights carried by the frame include a new and simple technique for attaching the gelatine filter holders, and may be connected to a foot operated control box which includes switches actuated to energize preselected lights or groups of lights. The energized lights or preselected energized lights can be intensity modulated with a foot operated dimmer while leaving the operator's hands free to play a musical instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably securing a drop light against rotation with respect to a connector from which the drop light depends, having a housing fixedly secured to the connector and an adaptor fixedly secured to said drop light. The housing is provided with a component having serrations which mate with corresponding serrations of a component of the adaptor when said drop light depends from said connector in an unrestrained manner.

Abstract: A detachable vehicle lighting fixture (10) for use with towed vehicles (50) is disclosed. The fixture (10) includes a shaft (12) which can be adjusted in length. Lights (14) are mounted proximate either end of the shaft (12). The fixture (10) further includes a pair of retention arms (42) extending from the shaft (12), each of the retention arms (42) having a friction pad (54) mounted at a clamping end (46) thereof.

Abstract: A waterproof lamp, especially for use as an underwater light source in swimming pools and the like, having an enclosure consisting of a housing and a bezel which may be clamped together to hold in place and seal an electrical light source. The bezel is equipped with fingers for releasably holding a color light filter. The lower part of the housing has at least one sealable electrical feedthrough and is provided with a pedestal permitting angular orientation. The housing and bezel are preferably made of plastic and are appropriately weighted to a net density greater than water.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting a light or other signal fixture in elevated position on a standard, such as a tower or pole structure in street and highway lighting, and for lowering the fixture along the standard to a lower position accessible to service personnel for repair, replacement or other servicing of the fixture; the assembly including a carriage for the fixture with a support and actuating connection to a lower accessible location generally following the contour configuration of the standard and at which lower accessible location, service personnel may manipulate the connection for lowering and raising the fixture.

Abstract: A cosmetic mirror comprising a mirror housing having a centrally-located aperture therein, lighting means mounted within the housing laterally adjacent the aperture, a mirror assembly comprising two back-to-back mirrors pivotally mounted within the aperture, a rotatable support stand attachment secured to the housing, comprising a rotatable cylindrical support bar having a center aperture section therein, end aperture sections therein, a first set of meshing gears within the end aperture sections, spring means operatively communicating at one end thereof with the meshing gears and at the opposite end thereof with the end aperture sections of the rotatable support bar for outwardly biasing the meshing gears in the end aperture sections, and a second set of meshing sections fixed to the mirror housing at the base thereof or fixed to guide rails slidably secured within said mirror housing at the base thereof for contacting the first set of meshing gears in a meshing arrangement.

Abstract: A high mast lighting system for highways, airports, parking lots and the like of the type in which light bulbs are mounted on a ring shaped platform of a diameter such that it surrounds the mast and can be raised and locked into a lighting position at the top of the mast by operation of cables extending to the base of the mast. The invention is particularly directed to a novel locking and supporting mechanism for support of the lighting ring platform at the top of the mast independent of its lift cables and in which the locking pawls supporting the ring can be disengaged from their supporting position by operating the lift cables from the base of the mast to permit lowering of the ring for maintenance such as a change of bulbs.

Abstract: A lighting fixture adapted to be mounted on a ceiling by attachment to an outlet box in the ceiling. The fixture comprises a pan having an upwardly extending rim and a crossbar attached to the bottom of the outlet box in a position extending horizontally across the bottom of the box. The rim of the pan is adapted to be attached to at least one end of the crossbar for mounting the pan adjacent the ceiling.

Abstract: An improved portable stand for electric floodlights has a base, a series of self-locking interconnected poles, a crossbar for the support of electric floodlights, an adjustable crossbar bracket for positioning the crossbar as desired, adjustable lamp brackets for directing the light at a desired angle, and cord guides for the restraint of a removable electric cord on the exterior of the device.

Abstract: A retractable searchlight for vehicles of the type which is movable from a working position to a retracted position includes at least one searchlight supported by a supporting device mounted upon a shaft which is rotatably driven by a motor. The supporting device is formed of at least two members, a first of which is secured to the shaft for movement therewith and a second of which is secured to the searchlight and is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the shaft. Between the first and second members a disengagement means is located for enabling the second member connected to the searchlight to be displaced with the first member between the working a retracted positions during normal operation and for disengaging the first member from the second member when the searchlight encounters a resistance so that continued movement of the searchlight is interrupted thereby precluding injury to the arrangement or persons standing nearby.

Abstract: A leveling plate for leveling bases of light standards. The leveling plate is provided along two adjacent sides at right angles to one another with spirit levels. The leveling plate is provided with openings for engagement over bolts of a predetermined pattern. Also the leveling plate is notched for the reception of electrical cables so that the leveling plate may be applied while the light standard is still attached to its foundation and without disconnecting the usual electrical cable.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated retractable light fixture is disclosed particularly adapted for decorative landscape lighting applications, lighting walks and pathways, and exterior area lighting applications. A retractable hollow member carrying a light bulb is disposed to retract into a hollow body which can be buried in the ground or mounted to exterior wall or ceiling surfaces. A hydraulic line is attached to the housing for forcing the retractable member out of the housing when lighting is desired. Various modifications are shown for creating special lighting effects.

Abstract: Luminaire lamp support device for vertical and angular adjustment of vertically-mounted lamp. The device includes a pair of spaced L-shaped plates secured at their bottom to the luminaire reflector in which the lamp is positioned and secured at their upwardly extending legs to an inverted U-shaped hinge bracket to which the lamp socket is secured. The hinge bracket is adjustably secured to the L-shaped plates for pivoting thereon about a horizontal axis. The socket is adjustably mounted on another U-shaped bracket secured to the hinge bracket for adjustment of the socket along a substantially vertical axis.

Abstract: A lampstand providing a stable and properly-oriented support for a lampshade, particularly one constituted by an oriental lantern formed by a collapsible paper shell having polar openings, each of which is bridged by a strut having a central loop. The stand includes a vertical pole carrying a bulb socket and a harp formed by a triad of arms which encage the bulb and interconnect upper and lower rings. The lower ring is secured to the pole and the upper ring supports an extension rod in axial alignment with the pole. The lantern is mounted on the stand to envelop the bulb, the upper loop being attached to the head of the extension rod, the lower loop engaging the pole at a point just below a resilient collar which embraces the pole and is shiftable to a position subjecting the lantern to tension to maintain the shell thereof in its fully expanded state. Extension rods of different length may be installed on the harp to allow for centering of the bulb for a range of shade sizes.

Abstract: Luminaire with adjustable mounting means for securing the luminaire to a supporting pipe. The mounting means comprises a slipfitter having a base plate on which a pair of spaced U-bolts are adjustably mounted for clamping engagement with the supporting pipe inserted therein, a pair of spaced L-shaped brace members secured to the plate on opposite sides of the slipfitter axis, and a pair of L-shaped bracket members secured to the luminaire, the bracket members being adjustably secured to the respective spaced brace members for adjustment about an axis normal to the slipfitter axis. The slipfitter arrangement provides for adjustment of the luminaire separately about the two axes.

Abstract: An articulated arm supporting structure for a lamp is disclosed, in which the combination of three arms with a couple of friction discs and a pull spring is such as to permit the entire arm assembly to be desirably positioned while balancing the entire structure by means of resilient and frictional forces.

Abstract: A fitter for mounting a luminaire, such as an outdoor floodlight, on a mounting member, such as a pole, employs three castings. A first casting is affixed to the luminaire and is rotatable with respect to a second casting, which is releasably connected to the mounting member. The mechanism for locking the first and second castings in the desired angular position with respect to one another is enclosed within the castings. A chamber in the second casting contains electrical connections between power lines and electrical leads to the luminaire, as well as a portion of the locking mechanism. This chamber is enclosed by a third casting. Mounting of the second casting on the mounting member is achieved by the utilization of tapered surfaces, which permits use of different sized poles, and the second casting is clamped to the pole by set screws at the corners of the second casting, which has a base portion with a substantially square cross section.

Abstract: A counter top display unit is disclosed which is portable and suitable for utilization on the top of a display counter or other planar surface. The unit includes opposed triangular pedestals supporting an overhead canopy with the pedestals having display areas on at least one face thereof, and with the canopy containing light sources and overhanging the pedestals. The pedestals also contain adjustable attachment means on their rear faces suitable for adjustable attachment to the supporting member. Furthermore, the pedestals are adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the canopy so as to make the unit capable of use on planar surfaces having varying length dimensions.

Abstract: A string of outdoor decorative lights is connected to a facer board on a building cave. A stowable embodiment of the invention provides hinged attachment to the facer board and means for securing the string in a display position or in a hidden position. Snap-in tabs hold the string in either position.

Abstract: A wall mountable light fixture with a dimmer for controlling luminescence and having a plurality of articulated arms that are movable between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position outwardly of the wall. The arms are interconnected by swivel joints, each of which includes a pair of rotatable cooperating members that are juxtaposed in mating relationship. The mating face of each rotatable member is formed with an arcuately disposed race of predetermined length. A ball received within a channel formed by the races of juxtaposed rotatable members constrains the swivel joint to a maximum rotation of one revolution.

Abstract: The light fixture herein can assume multi-angle relationships to the ceiling grid system within a suspended ceiling system. The light fixture is suspended from the ceiling by support posts and the support posts are movable relative the grid system of the ceiling system and the back of the light fixture to permit the light fixture to be moved to a number of different locations.