Abstract: An angled germicidal lamp is used to illuminate a coil and drain pan for optimum energy utilization. An angled mount formed of two retention clips positions a germicidal lamp at a desired angle. A security access cover ensures that the germicidal lamp is disconnected from its power supply before access. Multiple germicidal lamps may be mounted by a single retention clip.

Abstract: A lamp device includes a power line and a light bulb socket connected to a light sensitive controller, and a rotary lamp base. The rotary lamp base includes a shell member, a tubular pivot seat, and a retaining unit. The shell member includes a top wall and a peripheral wall, and receives the socket and the controller therein. The top wall is formed with a through hole that has a hole axis. The peripheral wall is formed with a light sensor hole registered with the controller. The retaining unit retains rotatably a lower seat portion of the pivot seat in the through hole so as to permit rotation of the shell member relative to the pivot seat about the hole axis.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus for a light engine includes a base, a sliding seat, a carrier and at least one tilt-adjustig screw. The sliding seat includes at least a supporter, on which the sliding seat is instilled with an arc-shaped stand. The arc-shaped stand has a round surface and includes a slot installed on the round surface, and at least a fixing slot installed at a position adjacent to an end of the arc-shaped stand. The carrier includes a round surface corresponding to the round surface of the arc-shaped stand, a block passing through the slot and at least a fixing screw passing through the slot.

Abstract: A light bulb retention assembly for an automobile headlight includes an socket with an opening adapted to receive a light bulb, plural holes in the socket and around the opening that each have an end surface with an upper step and a lower step, plural pins that are each in a respective one of the holes, where each of the pins has a head with a first underside part that bears against the upper step and a second underside part that is separated from the lower step by a gap, and a lock ring having plural latching parts that each rotationally fit into a respective gap. The socket has a sealing edge and the plural latching parts mate with the sealing edge to hold a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A device for storing and displaying decorative light strings has a stationary upper body mountable to the eaves of a house or the like and a lower body. The lower body is rotatably connected with the upper body and dimensioned to fit inside the upper body. The lower body houses the decorative light string. In storage position, the decorative light string is completely enclosed and therefore protected from the natural elements. Using a handle, the lower body can be rotated and the light bulbs will be displayed.

Abstract: An assembly for a projector is provided. The assembly may include a lamp having a base portion, a lamp mount coupled to said lamp, and a unitary compliant member coupled between said lamp mount and said lamp with substantially evenly spaced points of contact about said base portion with said lamp for supplying an axial force through a center of mass of the lamp to couple the lamp to the lamp mount.

Abstract: A heat lamp apparatus having a shade adapted to be hung from a place above the shade has an opening disposed therein and through a top portion of the shade. The shade opening has at least one projection extending into the opening in the shade. A heat lamp socket is provided for receiving a heat lamp at one end thereof. The socket has an electrical cord connected to it. An adjusting member has a passageway therein and the electrical cord is disposed in at least a portion of the passageway. The adjusting members has at least one elongated slot extending along one side thereof for selectively receiving the projection of the shade in longitudinally different positions of the slot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a DIY lamp connecting structure applicable for all kinds of lamp, comprising a hanging frame on a switch box, and a connector at the top of the lamp; wherein said hanging frame has a pivotal base extended from the central hole on the side of the hanging frame, and the bottom of the pivotal base has a ratchet blocking wheel; a latch member is disposed at the top by a spring and the aslant plane of the lower half section of the latch member is aligned with the plane of the ratchet blocking wheel, and the plane of the utmost bottom presses against the serrations of the blocking wheel, such that the blocking wheel can only rotate in the same direction, and unable to rotate in the reverse direction. A ratchet serrated edge disposed along the side of the connector is engaged, so that the connector can be latched into the blocking wheel of the hanging frame step by step, and assure the secure coupling within the hanging frame.

Abstract: The inserting conductive connection device of a lamp rod includes a pair of upper lamp rod and a lower lamp rod, an inner walls of the upper lamp rod and lower lamp rod are formed with a first threaded section and a second threaded section, respectively; a connecting seat assembled to a top of the lower lamp rod. The connecting seat includes a large annular surface and a small annular surface; a conductive seat assembled to a bottom of the upper lamp rod. In assembly, an annular cork and a positioning ring are locked to an interior of the upper lamp rod and lower lamp rod, respectively, for positioning the lamp rod. Since the positioning ring is not directly locked to the upper lamp rod; when the positioning ring is locked by hand tool, the insertion of the receptacle and plug will not be affected.

Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a fixture assembly, a rotation adjustment assembly, and an angle adjustment assembly. The rotation adjustment assembly is configured to receive a lamp, orient the lamp relative to the fixture assembly, and maintain the orientation of the lamp relative to the fixture assembly when the lamp is removed and replaced. The angle adjustment assembly is movably connected to the fixture assembly and is configured to adjust the angle between the fixture assembly and the rotation adjustment assembly. A method of relamping an adjustable light fixture includes providing an adjustable light fixture, installing a lamp in the rotation adjustment assembly from above or below the adjustable light fixture, and adjusting the rotational or angular orientation of the fixture.

Abstract: A device for providing high intensity directional lighting. The device may include a light bulb having a coating covering a portion of the bulb's surface area and an adjustable socket adapter. The adjustable socket adapter includes an upper portion for receiving a light bulb and a lower portion for engaging a socket. The upper portion and lower portion are hingedly and rotatably engaged.

Abstract: A bulb holder for decorative lamp includes a main body that is connected to a frame of the lamp for holding a plurality of bulbs and has retaining spaces equally spaced at a lower side thereof, and a tubular connector that includes a lower tube portion that may be differently sized, and a horizontal flange portion. The flange portion is provided along an outer edge with equally spaced teeth corresponding to the retaining spaces on the main body. By aligning the tube portion with a central mounting hole of the main body and turning the tubular connector to move the teeth into the retaining spaces, the tubular connector is detachably connected to the lower side of the main body. By connecting the main body to a tubular connector having a differently sized tube portion, the decorative lamp may be conveniently mounted onto a differently sized post via the tube portion.

Abstract: An adjustable support member for attaching fluorescent lamps to a light strip fixture body. The adjustable support member is easily adjusted to accommodate fixture bodies having a variety of widths, thereby simplifying the upgrading of existing light fixtures to use more energy efficient bulbs. The support member includes a generally planar support body having a pair of channels formed thereon, and a pair of angle brackets which may be slid into the respective channels to a desired width. The angle brackets are held at a desired width by the ratchet/pawl effect of mating detents formed on the support body and the angle brackets. The channels are formed by stamping generally L-shaped channel members integral with the support body material. A reflector having a center ridge is formed to have a mounting tab by cutting a generally U-shaped opening along the center ridge. The mounting tab is then easily flattened for attachment to the support body for installing the reflector as part of the fixture upgrade.

Abstract: A UV curing lamp assembly permits adjustable positioning of a UV curing lamp with respect to a bracket supporting a reflector. The assembly includes an elongate UV lamp having opposed ends. A reflector having a central base and a curved reflective wall includes a pair of opposed openings through the reflector wall for passage of the UV lamp therethough. A bracket adjustably supports the reflector and the lamp. The bracket includes a bracket body movably supporting a mounting member for adjustably supporting the reflector with respect to the bracket body. A support arm extends from the bracket body towards one of the openings in the reflector. The support arm adjustably supports one of the ends of the UV lamp with respect to the reflector.

Abstract: An integral constant tension rotation stop for a lighting fixture includes an aiming arm, a lamp retaining member, a lamp retaining arm, a rivet and a tension washer. The aiming arm includes an end having an opening. The lamp retaining member receives a lamp and includes an opening and a slot. The lamp retaining arm retainer is a lamp against the lamp retaining member and includes an opening and a tab configured to pass through the slot in the lamp retaining member. The rivet has a head and a shank having a first end extending from the head to a second end. The tension washer has an opening. The shank passes through the opening in the aiming arm, the opening in the tension washer, the opening in the lamp retaining member, and the opening in the lamp retaining arm. The rivet is riveted in place such that the tension washer is under compression and rotation of the aiming arm is limited by the tab.

Abstract: A high lumen output illumination device includes a light source secured within a socket and a reflector. The reflector redirects light emanating from the source along a direction of interest. The socket is mobile relative to the reflector and varies the directional output of the device. The socket holds the light source substantially vertical regardless of the relative angle of the reflector. The reflector includes a channel through which the socket moves. The device may also be inverted, keeping the light source substantially vertical, to give a range of illumination complementary to the range offered by tilting the reflector.

Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a fixture assembly, a rotation adjustment assembly, and an angle adjustment assembly. The rotation adjustment assembly is configured to receive a lamp, orient the lamp relative to the fixture assembly, and maintain the orientation of the lamp relative to the fixture assembly when the lamp is removed and replaced. The angle adjustment assembly is movably connected to the fixture assembly and is configured to adjust the angle between the fixture assembly and the rotation adjustment assembly. A method of relamping an adjustable light fixture includes providing an adjustable light fixture, installing a lamp in the rotation adjustment assembly from above or below the adjustable light fixture, and adjusting the rotational or angular orientation of the fixture.

Abstract: A light includes a casing for securing to an object, such as the head light housing, a socket slidably received in the casing for supporting a light bulb, and a reflector disposed around the light bulb. The light bulb is a high intensity light bulb that may generate a strong light. A cable is coupled between the socket and a solenoid device, for moving the light bulb relative to the reflector to adjust a light beam of the light device when the solenoid device is energized. A spring may be engaged with the cable for recovering the light bulb relative to the reflector.

Abstract: A mechanical device that allows for changing a lamp that, when in its operating position, is surrounded by an optical system that is close to the lamp and therefore restricts access for lamp removal and accurate replacement within the optical system. This mechanical device may be used in any lighting product with or without an optical system to facilitate lamp/bulb changes. This mechanical device can be integrated into the structure of various lighting products such as table and floor lamps, ceiling fixtures and pendants, and outdoor poles. A lighting product which has been integrated with this lamp change device has the means to radiate light for desired illumination: a lamp (bulb) surrounded by said light radiator, said bulb is connected to a socket which is further connected to a socket mounting means.

Abstract: A surgical theater apparatus for suspending from a ceiling structural member of a hospital includes a central hub mountable to the ceiling structural member to rotate about a rotation axis. The hub has a pivot axis spaced apart from the rotation axis. First and second devices, such as surgical lights, a cameras, and monitors, are mounted to a first end of a first device arm and a first end of a second device arm, respectively. A second end of the first device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis and about the pivot axis. A second end of the second device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis. The pivot axis and the rotation axis are parallel.

Abstract: A light assembly including a tray (36) that is removably fitted in a housing (12). The tray has two parallel, angled slots (48). An LED (32) is mounted to a circuit board (34) so that its axis is angularly offset from the axis of the circuit board. When the light assembly is assembled, a side edge of the circuit board is seated in one of the tray slots. If a first one circuit board side edges is seated in a first slot, the LED has a first angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. Alternatively, the second circuit board side edges is seated in the second slot so that the LED has a second angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. This allows selective control the angular orientation of the emitted light beam relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lighting fixture support with a pivoting mounting bracket. More specifically, this invention is aimed at providing a well-type lighting fixture for use in outdoor, below ground lighting settings which is easily positioned at various angles with respect to the ground. The inventive mounting bracket comprises a first bracket which is connected to a second bracket at a pivot point. One or more dimples on either of the brackets are operatively connected to one or more sets of ratchet teeth on the other bracket. The dimples and sets of ratchet teeth cooperate to secure the first bracket into discrete positions about the pivot point with respect to the second bracket.

Abstract: A hologram display item comprising a hologram member having a front surface with a holographic image thereon and a rear surface. A light source assembly is also provided and is structurally connected to, and fixed relative to, the hologram, at a position to impinge light energy onto the holographic image. In this arrangement, the light source is fixed relative to the holographic image so as to provide, at all times, optimum viewing of the hologram by the observer independent of the position of the hologram display item relative to the position of the observer. The light source, fixed to the hologram display item, emits light energy substantially from a point within the light source at a predetermined angle advantageous for replay or viewing, the angle usually being similar to the known or discoverable angle of original hologram construction.

Abstract: A headlight for vehicles has a reflector having at least two regions formed for different illumination functions, at least one light source associated with each of the regions of the reflector and having two light source elements, a lamp carrier fixed to the reflector, one of the light source elements being inserted in the reflector via the lamp carrier and held in the lamp carrier, the lamp carrier having a first portion fixed to the reflector and a second portion in which the one light source element is held, the second portion of the lamp carrier with the one light source element held in it being movable transverse to an optical axis of the reflector relative to the first portion of the lamp carrier for adjusting of the one light source element when the second portion is fixed to the reflector, the second portion of the lamp carrier being accessible from a backside of the reflector for moving the second portion relative to the first portion of the lamp carrier.

Abstract: A light fixture for setting the optimum position of a position-oriented lamp, independently of the fixture position, includes a housing for holding the position-oriented lamp and having an opening through which light emanates from the lamp. Means is releasably connected to the housing for rotating the position-oriented lamp relative to the housing and securing the lamp to the housing when the lamp has been rotated to its optimum position. Means is mounted to the rotating and securing means for indicating when the position-oriented lamp has been rotated to its optimum position, so that the lamp can be so positioned without having visual access to it.

Abstract: A swivel connector for supporting a fixture and including a swivel socket, a spherically shaped hollow member located in the socket and forming with the socket a first universal joint, and two adaptors for connecting the swivel connector to a support and the fixture, respectively, with the support-connecting adapter being connected to the swivel socket and with the fixture-connecting adaptor having a spherical portion received within the hollow swivel member and forming with the swivel member a second universal joint.

Abstract: A novel electrical lamp fixture of the type having a lamp housing, a housing axis, a housing sidewall co-axial with the housing axis and a lamp receiving socket supported interiorly of the housing by a housing support means is disclosed and is also of the type which has an exterior support for the housing and which is pivotally connected to the housing. By extending this pivot connection through an elongate slot provided in the co-axial sidewall of the housing, it is possible to adjust the relative angular positioning of the housing to its support and simultaneously adjust the location of the lamp receiving socket along a length of the housing axis in a one-step operation. Locating the lamp receiving socket in different axial positions within the housing is desired when light bulbs of different axial lengths are employed in the same lamp receiving housing.

Abstract: A lighting fixture housing has a lamp cavity and two electrical sockets adjacent the opposite sides of the housing in the lamp cavity. Side barriers are adjacent the opposite sides and overlie the sockets such that each socket is located between a barrier and a housing side and is recessed behind the barrier by a distance. Lamp receiving openings in the barriers are coaxially aligned with the sockets to permit a lamp to extend through the openings and connect the lamp to the sockets. A channel in one barrier has a first portion extending along a peripheral edge of the barrier and a second portion extending from the first portion and terminating in the lamp receiving opening of the barrier.

Abstract: In a lighting fixture such as an exit sign, a light emitting diode lighting device is provided for mating engagement with an electrical socket of the lighting fixture. The light emitting diode device has a plurality of light emitting diodes recessed in a U-shaped channel for directing light through a diffuser into a desired illumination pattern.

Abstract: A lamp/reflector assembly has an electric lamp (10) having a base (13) presenting projections (17-19) which touch an imaginary sphere having its center of curvature coincident with the electrical element (12) of the lamp. The reflector (1) of the assembly has an opening (6) through which the lamp (10) extends, and a convex, spherically curved mounting surface (30) aligned with respect to the opening (6). The mounting surface (30) has its center of curvature substantially coincident with the optical center (4) of the reflector (1). The projections (17-19) of the base bear against the mounting surface (30) and the optical center (4) of the reflector (1) coincides with the electrical element (12), also when the lamp occupies one of a number of positions tilted with respect to the optical axis (3) of the reflector (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a primary lamp and a secondary lamp is disclosed. The apparatus comprises primary and secondary brackets, and primary and secondary sockets. The primary socket is affixed to the primary bracket, and receives the primary lamp, preferably a high intensity discharge lamp. The secondary bracket has a first end affixed to the primary bracket and a second end. The secondary socket is affixed to the secondary bracket, and receives the secondary lamp, preferably an incandescent lamp. The primary bracket defines a projected perimeter. The second end of the secondary bracket is normally biased to an operating position where the secondary lamp extends outside the projected perimeter of the primary bracket, but can be moved to a maintenance position where the secondary lamp is within the projected perimeter of the primary bracket. In operation, the secondary lamp is thus spaced apart from the primary lamp.

Abstract: A self positioning lamp fixture comprises an elongated stand having a lamp component on its upper end and a self-righting or self-positioning structure at its lower end. The self-righting or self-positioning structure comprises a hemi-spherical bottom wall with a rounded outer surface for contact with the horizontal surface on which the lamp fixture is placed, and a volume of weighted material or ballast uniformly dispersed in the hemi-spherical cavity bounded by the hemi-spherical bottom wall below the horizontal equatorial plane through the upper edge of the hemi-spherical bottom wall, such ballast having sufficient weight relative to the weight of the rest of the lamp fixture which is above to lower the center of gravity below the horizontal equatorial plane.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlamp assembly includes a headlamp having a light source and a reflector. A lens is bonded or otherwise fixed to the perimeter of the reflector. A surface is provided having a common radius centered on a point situated forward of the reflector which defines a segment of a first spherical surface. A fixture adapted to be mounted to a motor vehicle includes a similar spherical surface adapted to nest with the first spherical surface. The surface of the fixture and the surface of the headlamp are adjustable with respect to each other to permit alignment of light emitted from the light source to a selected direction. A fastener passes through a spherical washer and an opening in the fixture and is spherically movable within the opening over a range of positions to permit alignment of the headlamp with respect to the fixture.The first spherical surface can be provided on a rear surface of the housing or on a housing bracket coupled to the housing.

Abstract: The halogen bulb holder (3) of the light is held by a support that consists of two U-shaped profile parts (6, 7) at a distance behind the reflector (1) that can be selected by moving the second U-shaped profile part (7). The reflector (1) incorporates an opening (2), through which the halogen bulb (4) extends into the reflector space (20). The cross-section of the opening (2) is a multiple of the cross-section of the halogen bulb, so that a broad annular gap (21) for air circulation is left unobstructed between the halogen bulb (4) and the opening edge (9) of the reflector (1). The support (6, 7) is completely open to the rear and in addition on two opposing sides so as to form an air circulation space (22). The halogen bulb holder (3) is freely supported by the support (6, 7) in the air circulation space (22) that is adjacent to the annular gap (21), so that the air that flows through the annular gap (21) passes around the holder (3) and the base (foot) of the halogen bulb is cooled thereby.

Abstract: A lamp bracket for use in a linear lighting fixture. The lamp bracket is constructed so that when the bracket is attached to the fixture, the lamp socket portion can be pivoted downwards or outwards away from the fixture, permitting easy removal and replacement of the lamp. The invention is an improvement on the previous lamp bracket for the linear lighting fixture, which was fixed horizontally, allowing little room for lamp replacement.

Abstract: In a fluorescent light fixture having a panel for supporting thereon an electrical socket assembly for holding a fluorescent tube, a simple, mechanical, manually-effected interlock for securing the socket assembly in a tube-receiving and supporting mode on the panel. The panel itself is formed with a non-rectangular cut-out zone for receiving an upwardly extending wall of the socket assembly inserted upwardly through the cut-out zone, and a base of the socket assembly being then shiftable arcuately to effect interengaging intercoupling between a laterally-opening slot in the base of the socket assembly and a projecting edge of the panel bounding the cut-out zone formed therein. A dimple-like deformation formed in the panel on an underside thereof defines a detent to deter inadvertent mechanical separation of the socket assembly from the panel.

Abstract: A lamp socket mounting bracket which contains a pair of mounting clamps and is mounted within a reflector. The mounting clamps have reflector ends and socket ends which each have feet. The mounting clamps have curved portions to encompass a lamp socket which forms a fulcrum within the lamp socket mounting bracket. A clamp adjusting means is used at the socket ends of the mounting clamps to tighten the mounting clamps around the lamp socket, help make a substantial contact between the mounting clamps and the lamp socket, and create, along with the fulcrum, a reverse scissors action within the lamp socket mounting bracket.

Abstract: Ornamental light mounting strip 10 having an elongated resilient base 11 and removably attached light socket holders 13. Light socket holders 13 have a first receiving channel 14 for receiving a typical light bulb and socket 17 and a second receiving channel 18 for receiving rib 12 attached to the elongated resilient base 11. The previously described second receiving channel 18 and rib 12 provide for adjustable attachment of the light socket holder 13 to the elongated base 11.

Abstract: A mounting device for adjustability and lockability of a reflector within a luminaire and for reduction of dark spots in the lighting pattern of adjacently mounted luminaires. The device includes an elongated reflector, mounting straps which may be inserted into and tightened against the reflector and which receive other components of the device, lampholders which may be connected to the mounting straps, mounting brackets, one arm of which is attached to a surface and the other arm of which may be connected with mounting fulcrum screws to a left end mounting strap, a right end mounting strap, or to the left and right end mounting straps of two adjacently mounted luminaires, and locking clamps which may be connected with orientation locking screws to mounting straps and may be clamped to mounting brackets by tightening the orientation locking screws.

Abstract: A convertible light fixture (10) capable of selectively functioning as a spotlight or floodlight. A preferred light fixture (10) includes a ground stake (12) supporting a bulb/lens assembly (14). An electrical cable (16), protected by the preferred S-shaped ground stake (12), makes contact with the bulb/lens assembly (14) at the rear thereof. More specifically, a pair of prongs (60), which also support a bulb (62), protrude from the rear of bulb/lens assembly (14) and make contact with electrical cable (16). Preferred bulb/lens assembly (14) includes a stationary housing (40) and a rotatable focus ring (70) wherein rotation of the latter relative to the former causes axial movement of a reflector (80) relative to bulb (62) to change the degree of focus of the light beam produced by fixture (10). Another feature of preferred bulb/lens assembly (14) is a lens (90) which produces a rectangular light beam adjustable in orientation.

Abstract: An automobile lamp assembly of a fixed focus type wherein the assembly has a socket cap, a flange and a socket all integrally formed, and a lamp is fixedly mounted on the socket cap. The assembly has at least three relatively thin tongues formed on the socket cap, and corresponding rectangular holes formed in the flange. The rectangular holes have a size to allow a respective tongue to pass therethrough. After adjusting a focus of the lamp with the tongues inserted into the holes, the tongues are spot welded to the main body of the socket.

Abstract: A collapsible fluorescent tube fixture comprises a frame having a pair of spaced apart tube end supports each carrying a row of sockets, each socket being for receiving electrodes of one end of a fluorescent tube, and a scissors assembly connected between the supports for permitting the supports to move together into a storage position and to accommodate various length tubes and apart into a use position. Fluorescent tubes can be engaged between the sockets of the two supports with the supports in their use position. A boom has one end connected to the scissors assembly and an opposite end which carries an electrical ballast. The ballast is electrically connected to the sockets and may serve not only to electrically ballast the fluorescent tube but also to mechanically balance the weight of the frame. A pivot clamp connected intermediate the ends of the boom can be used to mount the boom on a tripod or other support structure.

Abstract: A shock absorbing mount for a vehicle lamp bulb including an integral flexible plastic suspension member for supporting the bulb in spaced relation to a reflector with the bulb axis arranged horizontally. The suspension device has a central receptacle formation for receiving and supporting an end portion of the bulb horizontally, three flexible arms integrally joining the receptacle formation at equal circumferentially spaced locations each extending radially outwardly from a cylindrical surface of the receptacle at their roots and continuing outwardly as a serpentine recurved strip curving about a pair of horizontal axes of curvature along like vertical reverse curved paths for accommodating displacement of the central receptacle formation in all directions.

Abstract: A lamp socket and light fixture connection wherein the fixture comprises a tube receiving wiring for the socket, the tube having an abutment spaced from one end and an external screw thread on its end portion outward of the abutment, the thread defining a helical groove, the socket being adapted to be slid on the screw-threaded end portion of the tube and carrying a detent which passes by the thread to enable the socket to be slid on the end portion, the detent being engageable in the helical groove for screwing the socket into firm engagement with the abutment with limited rotation of the socket, following the sliding of the socket on the end portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indicator lamp and headlamp mounting for a vehicle in which the indicator lamp 1 and the headlamp 2 are mounted on opposite sides of a web 21 separating two bodywork sections by means of an alignment component 8. The headlamp is secured to the bodywork by at least two further mountings 10,11.The alignment component includes an adjustable spacing stop screw 15 which ensures a preset spacing between the indicator lamp 1 and headlamp unit 2 and alignment pins 7 are formed on the indicator lamp 1, which pins 7 project through apertures in the web 16 into holes 19 in a headlamp holding plate 20 securable to the web 16 by means of screws. The holding plate 20 has means for enabling the headlamp to be aligned both vertically and horizontally with the indicator lamp.

Abstract: An illuminated module connectable with similar modules to form an illuminated sign, especially an address or like location sign, comprises an enclosure for an illumination source having an indicia-bearing surface and a plurality of electrical and mechanical interconnecting means on at least two surfaces to permit the assembly of adjacent modules into different configurations.

Abstract: A hinged bracket for permitting the swinging away, within limits, of at least one socket to permit easy access to an elongated, doubled-ended bulb for relamping purposes, the relamping apparatus holding the bulb firmly enough to prevent its dropping out of the sockets. The sockets are each spring-loaded and partly biased against the bulb in the open relamp position and firmly biased against the bulb in the position of use. A heat sink is also provided via a sleeve extension on the socket and a mating hump on the door which provides access, when removed, to one of the bulb sockets through relatively small openings in the fixture and the nearby reflector. The swinging away of the socket to one side of these openings provides easy access to the bulb that would not otherwise be possible.

Abstract: A novel portable light beam projector device, related system apparatus, and attendant novel method for wide variety use in conjunction with military vehicles, to establish optimum placement of optical fire detection sensors relative to installation of the vehicle's fire suppression system. These inventions are similarly usable to novelly establish corresponding optimum placement of various optical type intrusion and/or fire-detection sensors to similarly protect various confidential areas including storage facilities and attendant personnel/equipment/data and the like whether of a military, industrial or commercial character.Each light projector device has an adjustable tubular shroud to adjustably focus the light beam cone angle. The desired cone angle of the light beam is initially set by use of associated system apparatus including an associated light beam calibration chart and some optional projector support stands.

Abstract: An improved luminar having an adjustable lamp socket is disclosed. The adjustable socket comprises a generally cylindrical shaped socket shield which is fixed to the ballast housing of the luminar and is positioned around the lamp socket with the socket shield having formed therein a bracket channel and a guide channel. A generally U-shaped bracket is fixedly attached to the socket and has identification means formed thereon designating the relative position of the socket within the socket shield. The bracket also has formed thereon at least one protuberance for positioning in the guide channel means formed on the socket shield. The generally U-shaped bracket is positioned within the bracket channel means and is designed for movement within the channel in the desired position of the lamp in the reflector of the luminar. Locking means are provided for locking the U-shaped bracket within the socket shield at the desired pre-determined position.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp fixture has a pair of lamp socket assemblies which are normally retracted for shipment but which are pivoted outwardly for installation. The fixture comprises a channel member having a web with a pair of upstanding sidewalls and a pair of socket assemblies pivotally-mounted between the sidewalls. The sidewalls have aligned shaped apertures each with an entrance slot, and the base member has a pair of ear assemblies shaped to slide downwardly through the slots and into the apertures during assembly and to lock the socket assembly to the channel member when the socket assembly is pivoted through a predetermined angle. Cooperating latch assemblies are provided on the channel member and socket assembly for locking the socket assembly in its extended position. Closure plates are provided for the ends and top of the channel.