Abstract: A brake assembly for an adjustable downlight fixture comprises a fixture having a rotational collar assembly, the rotational collar assembly having a first race rotating relative to a second race, a brake assembly connected to one of the first race and the second race, the brake assembly frictionally engaging the other of the first race and the second race.

Abstract: Vehicle-mounted auxiliary lighting systems adapted to provide primary or auxiliary vehicle lighting using light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed.

Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.

Abstract: A mounting structure for an optical member comprising: an optical member; a holding member having the optical member mounted thereon; and a position adjustment member disposed between the optical member and the holding member, the position adjustment member configured to adjust a mounting position of the optical member.

Abstract: An LED illumination device capability of regulating angle of illumination comprises a regulating unit and an LED illumination. The regulating unit has a fixed portion, a connection portion and a bend portion connected between the fixed portion and the connection portion. The LED illumination lamp is mounted on the connected portion of the regulating unit, then, the connection portion may regulated an angle relative to the fixed portion of the regulating unit by bending the bent portion of the regulating unit.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus for theatrical lighting equipment. In particular, an apparatus that allows an operator to control the direction of the light beam from a lighting fixture and simultaneously control an iris attached to the lighting fixture.

Abstract: The main objective of the present invention is to provide maintenance mechanism for lighting equipment in a closed space of high radiation activity, which comprises a passage, a lamp base, a multi-section slide rail, a lighting handle, a stainless steel fixation plate, a lead glass lamp guard and a convex lead plug. On the top side of the passage there is a multi-section slide rail with the lamp base attached to move the lamp. The maintenance hole end of the passage has a convex lead plug and a stainless steel fixation plate. When the hole closes, the convex lead plug is locked to the lead plug positioning screw under the stainless steel fixation plate; while the maintenance hole opens, on the top right and top left of the stainless steel fixation plate there is a L-shaped short iron plate and a L-shaped long iron plate respectively. On the L-shaped long iron plate there is an axial screw as the axis for the convex lead plug to move and rotate.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides an illumination device for illuminating a periphery of equipment such as an image display device, including: a plurality of illumination parts on which a light source is mounted; and a support part for supporting the plurality of illumination parts, so that a different area of the periphery of the equipment is irradiated with light from the plurality of illumination parts.

Abstract: A light fixture comprising a lamp assembly including a socket and a light source extending along a light fixture axial direction from one side of the socket. The light source is placed in a reflector such that light emitted by the light source is reflected by the reflector in the axial direction. The socket is supported by an inner ring which is supported by a middle ring and the middle ring is supporting by an outer ring. The inner ring is tiltable about a first axis that is orthogonal to the axial direction for tilting the light source, the middle ring is tiltable about a second axis that is orthogonal to both the axial direction and the first axis for tilting the inner ring, and the middle ring being movable with respect to the outer ring in the axial direction.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for a laser or reflector may consist of a gross adjustment mechanism and a fine adjustment mechanism. The gross adjustment mechanism may enable a laser or reflector to be oriented in an approximate orientation and locked in place. The fine adjustment mechanism may enable a fine and precise adjustment to be applied. The mounting mechanisms may include a mounting plate that may mount to the surface of a wall and protect the rest of the mounting mechanism from disruption, but may also allow the fine adjustment mechanism to be tuned. The mounting mechanisms may be used to create a durable yet easily adjustable laser maze amusement.

Abstract: A luminaire and lighting assembly is provided having a ceiling pan and a light assembly supported on the ceiling pan. The light assembly is rotatable and movable in a lateral direction on the ceiling pan to provide adjustment of the light assembly with respect to the ceiling pan. The light assembly includes an aiming device which allows the lamp to be adjusted about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis for adjustment of the lamp. The aiming assembly includes a locking assembly which fixes the position of the aiming assembly to simultaneously prevent rotation about the vertical axis and about the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture has vertical tilt and horizontal rotation adjustments recessed radially outwardly from a trim aperture defining ring for a cleaner aspect of the lamp aperture. A lamp holder is reachable through the trim aperture for manually returning the lamp holder from a tilted position to a vertical position and is releasable downward from the fixture for relamping in response to manual pulling force. A mechanical memory returns the lamp holder to the initial tilted position upon reinsertion of the lamp holder and release of the manual pulling force. The lamp fixture can be miniaturized to a size of about 2.5 inches in diameter and sized to fit in a ceiling cutout of about 3.5 inches in diameter.

Abstract: Portable worklight assemblies and mounting systems for worklight heads are provided. The worklight assemblies allow for greater adjustability of individual portable worklight heads along all three axis. The worklight assemblies also provide configurations that allow for the removal of a single portable worklight head from a dual-head worklight assembly. The mounting system also provides for additional power consumption needs by providing electrical receptacles that are incorporated into worklight stands or tripod-style stands used in conjunction with worklights. Providing extra receptacles and/or allowing for the removal of individual worklights based on specific positioning needs reduces the amount of equipment needed, thereby reducing clutter and increasing safety in the work area.

Abstract: A lighting system for a display assembly, in particular for a dispensing apparatus such as a chilled vending machine, including a track assembly and one or more LED lighting units releasably attachable to the track assembly and means for supplying DC electrical power to the lighting units attached to the track assembly is disclosed. A dispensing apparatus, in particular a low temperature dispensing apparatus such as a chilled vending machine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lamp shade includes a lower support ring, an upper support, a shade body, a plurality of connecting members, and a plurality of support bars. Each of the connecting members is formed with an opening and a protruding straddle portion. The straddle portion of each of the connecting members has an insertion slot and two breaches. Each of the distal ends of each of the support bars is formed with a protruding insert inserted through either one of the two breaches into the insertion slot of the respective connecting member of the upper support ring and the lower support ring respectively so that the insert of each of the support bars is inserted into the insertion slot of the respective connecting member easily and quickly.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system of aiming lighting fixtures. One aspect of the invention mounts a substantially collimated light source on a lighting fixture. The direction of the substantially collimated light source is fixed in a known relationship to the aiming direction of the lighting fixture. By finding the substantially collimated light source either by direct viewing or in a mirror, the aiming direction of the lighting fixture can be derived by using the known the relationship between the substantially collimated light source and the aiming direction of the fixture. Thus, the aiming direction of the fixture can be derived without operating the lighting fixture and can be derived even at relatively remote locations from the lighting fixture. The apparatus and method can be used on one fixture or a plurality of fixtures. It can also be used on one fixture of an array of fixtures to aim the entire array.

Abstract: An illumination assembly allows quick and easy access to light fixtures that are mounted extended far enough away from a catwalk of a lighted sign such as a billboard as to be inaccessible to a worker on the catwalk. An elongate tubular member is pivotally mounted on a support affixed to the catwalk. A light fixture is mounted on the distal end of the member. A control mechanism enables the member to be fixed in extended position for use in illuminating the sign. The control mechanism enables the member to pivot to a position where the light fixture is adjacent the catwalk, for changing the light bulb or other maintenance. The control mechanism is accessible from the catwalk.

Abstract: A light support comprising a base plate and a light-carrying plate comprising a proximal end mounted to the base plate and being adapted for mounting a light thereon. The base plate comprises an anchoring element, an anti-tipping assembly and a concave support-mounting face. The anchoring element is adapted to be anchored within a penetrable material. The support mounting face co-acts with a surface on which the light support is mounted to. The light support further comprises an auxiliary element that comprises an auxiliary mounting element or an auxiliary anchoring element that can be moveable or stationary.

Abstract: A dishwasher equipped with a lamp assembly. The lamp assembly includes a lamp bracket, a lamp cover and a plurality of fastening projections. The lamp bracket is fitted into an opening to accommodate the lamp from an outside of the inner casing. The lamp cover is detachably fitted into the lamp bracket from an inside of the inner casing. The plurality of fastening projections fit the lamp bracket into the opening. The fastening projections are projected from a front rim of the lamp bracket to be elastically deformable, and have gaps each corresponding to a thickness of the inner casing. The inner casing includes movement prevention notches extended outward from the opening at locations where the fastening projections will be interlocked.

Abstract: An integrated projector for discharge lamps includes a projector, having a discharge lamp, and a support fork shaped structure for the projector. The fork shaped structure provides two substantially vertical elements, provided laterally with respect to the projector, and a horizontal arm, joining the lateral elements. In the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure are provided the elements of a voltage limiting system, or ballast. Through the horizontal arm passes the electrical connection cables of the various components of the ballast provided in the two substantially vertical elements. A power supply is provided between one of the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure and the projector electrical connection.

Abstract: A light for a jack includes a housing having a chamber therein to receive a battery set, two pivot portions at two exterior sides thereof and a light portion at a top thereof. Two pivot devices are pivoted on the pivot portions of the housing respectively to be moved to change an angle relative to the housing. Each of the pivot devices is provided with a magnet to couple the pivot devices with the jack by a magnetic force of the magnets.

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load from an AC power source provides a night light feature on a user interface adapted to be provided in an opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The user interface comprises a frame, a pushbutton actuator, and an intensity actuator. Actuations of the pushbutton actuator change an internal switch mechanism between an open position and a closed position. A source of illumination, mounted internally to the dimmer switch and offset longitudinally from the switch mechanism, illuminates the pushbutton actuator and an elongated slot of the intensity actuator when the lighting load is off to provide the night light feature. The dimmer switch further comprises a plurality of lenses operable to redirect the light from the source of illumination towards the pushbutton actuator and the elongated slot.

Abstract: An extendable lighting system having a main housing with a bottom wall and upwardly extending side walls. A lamp housing is retractable positioned within the main housing and a flexible diaphragm connects to the main housing above the bottom wall and connects to the lamp housing to create a substantially enclosed space between the diaphragm and the bottom wall. An air passage communicates with the enclosed space.

Abstract: The device includes means for illumination, means for attaching the device to a flag pole so as to direct the illumination generally in the direction of a flag, and means for selectively energizing the illumination means only during hours of darkness. It is preferred that the means of illumination be permanently connected to a source of energy, such as an external source of AC or DC power, internal battery power or solar power, that provides a photo-cell-operated switch for monitoring the ambient light and for following the energy source to be directly applied to that illumination means primarily during hours of darkness.

Abstract: A functional element is coupled to a retaining element such that the functional element can be releasably coupled to a pole, and more preferably a pole of a furniture item. Even more preferably, the functional element is a shelf, an audio, and/or a display device, and the retaining element comprises a pair of brackets to which the functional element is coupled. Most preferably, the furniture item is a floor lamp having a tubular lamp stand to which the retaining element is coupled.

Abstract: A projector desk lamp employs a base for supporting components of said desk lamp on a flat surface. A stem with one end forming an adjustable articulated joint with said base that can be swung between a horizontal position and a vertical position freely and can be locked in intermediate positions. A lock knob mechanism is used for quickly releasing and locking said stem during adjustment. A bracket is formed on the other end of said stem. A lamp head which is adjustably articulately joined by said bracket can be swung in more than 180 degrees and can be locked in intermediate positions. A lamp head comprises a bulb, a reflector, an adjustable lens assembly and a disc-shaped slide. Therefore, this lamp can be used as a projector for enlarging images of the slide projected on any surface with a selectively adjustable ratio. It can also be used as a desk lamp to illuminate an area with adjustable beam-angle and brightness.

Abstract: A weatherproof outdoor pivoting light assembly includes a front gasket on a metallic lamp housing having spaced sealing rings for locally compressively engaging to seal the floodlight envelope and a rear gasket for sealing the power cord thereby providing a sealed cartridge for the electrical socket enabling mounting at ground and structure location.

Abstract: An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a bendable track that includes a foamed adhesive strip on the upper surface separating two conductor rails. The track is cut to length and secured to the desired surface by the adhesive strip. Light fixtures having spring clip members with electrical contact surfaces engage onto the upper surface conductor rails of the track. Low voltage power is supplied to the track from an adhesive mounted transformer/dimmer switch through an adhesive backed power strip with adjustable angle snap connector.

Abstract: A bulb socket is used with a bulb having a base and two mounting legs each including an enlarged member and has a casing, a bracket and a compression tab. The casing is hollow and has an open bottom. The bracket is mounted in the open bottom of the casing and has two openings, two curved slots and two ridges. The openings and curved slots are defined through the bracket. Each curved slot has an inlet hole and a locking recess. The ridges protrude from the bracket respectively along and adjacent to the curved slots. The compression tab is mounted on the bracket and has two feet extending respectively through openings. The feet pressing against the base and the ridges adjacent to the enlarged members prevent the vertical and horizontal movements of the enlarged members when no external force is applied to the bulb.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a light source unit capable of effectively utilizing converged light from a high-pressure discharge lamp by positioning light axes of an ellipsoidal mirror and a lens to coincide.

Abstract: A comparison optical system (1) having an illumination system for specimens, the comparison optical system (1) being equipped with several macroscopes (2a, 2b). The macroscopes (2a, 2b) are connected to one another via a bridge (3). Each macroscope (2a, 2b) is connected to an attachment device (25a, 25b) for the illumination system. The attachment device (25a, 25b) is constructed from several movable arms (30, 32, 35) and an adjustable holder (37) for a light source.

Abstract: A clip-on task lamp has a ball-shaped head that is pivotally and frictionally mounted between the cup-shaped ends of two tines of a ball-holding fork so that the ball-head can be rotated to any position. The ball-head has a front lens with two LEDs that are backed by a reflector. The ball has a flexible two-state pushbutton switch on the rear side and an internal battery. The base of the ball-holding fork comprises a single leg with a small swivel ball. The lamp has a clamp part that has, at its top end, two arms with two respective cup ends that hold the small swivel ball by friction fit. The base end of the clamp part comprises two legs, a shorter one of which is springably pivoted on an ear of the other. The end of each leg has a swivel pad and the shorter leg has a projection for facilitating spreading the legs so that they can be sandwiched around a member and clamped to it.

Abstract: A light bar contains one or more rows of light-emitting diodes (LED's) in a housing which extends across substantially the entire width of a windshield of a vehicle and is narrow in width to minimize interference with visibility through the windshield. The LED's are arranged in banks generally symmetrically arrayed about the center of the length of the housing. Two of the banks, preferably equidistant from the center, are tilted in opposite directions to each other so as to project light toward the right side and left side of the vehicle. A mechanism is provided for displacing and tilting the housing and may use pivotal arms attached to the end of the housing or adjustable Z-shaped hangers attached preferably to clamps such as visor clips already on the vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable reflector socket is provided having a bulb socket, a mounting member and a mounting plate. The mounting member has an exterior sidewall, a first end having an end plate, and a second end adjacent to the bulb socket. The sidewall has at least one groove formed therein, with the groove having a plurality of apertures formed therein. The mounting plate preferably has a planar component with at least one mounting aperture through which a fastener passes to attach the plate to the lighting reflector, and a mounting member aperture configured to permit the mounting member to be inserted therethrough. The plate also has at least one flange member extending generally perpendicularly from the juncture of the plate and the mounting member aperture, with the flange member dimensioned to be slidably adapted in the sidewall groove, and with it having formed therein at least one flange aperture.

Abstract: The invention relates to mirrors for use in confined spaces which are subject to being covered by fluids and debris, principally dental mirrors, for use by dentists and similar medical professionals. The mirror assembly includes a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion includes a housing with a rotor assembly and a rotor drive means. In accordance with the invention, a secondary member has a reflective surface. The mirror assembly includes attachment means for removably attaching the secondary member with respect to the rotor assembly so that the reflective surface can be replaced when degraded. In use, the rotor drive means spins the rotor assembly and with it the secondary member to remove fluids and debris that may fall on the reflective surface so that vision when using the reflective surface is not impaired by such fluids or debris. Advantageously the attachment means include magnetic components although mechanical attachment means may also be used.

Abstract: A housing for a light source, the housing having: an outer shroud, the outer shroud including an outer surface, a front edge, and a hollow inner surface; and an inner shroud, the inner shroud including a front edge and a concentric bore within which the light source is affixed, the inner shroud fitting concentrically within the inner surface of the outer shroud and the front edge of the inner shroud being offset back from the front edge of the outer shroud; wherein the radius between the outer edge of the concentric bore and the outer edge of the inner shroud shades the front edge of the outer shroud from the light source.

Abstract: An insertion structure for inserting a lamp rod to a wire winding box comprises a lamp seat and an inserting head. The retaining seat has a flange and a lateral side of the flange is a threaded surface. The threaded surface passes through the via hole of the wire winding box. A hollow slot is formed on threaded surface of the retaining seat. A lateral side of the slot is locked with a reed. An inner side of the reed is punched with an embedded block. The embedded block protruding into the slot of the retaining seat. An interior of the insertion head is fixed with a conductive plug. A lateral side of the insertion head has a bank of teeth for buckling the retaining seat. Thereby, a lamp rod with the insertion structure is detachable from the wire winding box easily for storage and transfer.

Abstract: An easily assembled lamp assembling device comprising a supporting frame installed on a light steel frame and a base locking to the supporting frame by screws. Two sides of the supporting frame have respective shrouds. The supporting frame has a buckling hole. The buckling hole extends to the shroud. An open space is formed above the buckling hole. The suspending screw rod is buckled to the opening space. The confining plate is exactly buckled to the buckling hole. Thereby, the suspending screw rod exactly protrudes from the supporting frame. A protruding end of the suspending screw rod exactly passes through a via hole in the base. A lock nut engages the suspending screw rod so that the base is substantially positioned to the supporting frame. A lamp is fixed to a lower side of the though hole. Thereby, an easy assembly lamp is formed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lighting apparatus to be used on an umbrella pole or similar upright structure with a convenient and concealed mounting mechanism and a slip-resistant vertical adjustment mechanism, designed to provide the user with an easily adjustable and removable/attachable source of light, wherein the means by which it is removed or attached is attractively concealed from the casual observer.

Abstract: A universal automated yoke that accommodates a variety of different sizes and types of lighting fixtures. The yoke includes adjustment mechanisms to accommodate a wide variety of sizes of lighting fixtures. The yoke further includes an adjustment mechanism to correct for various out of balance conditions of the lighting fixtures. The out of balance conditions are typically caused by added components, such as a color changer, that shift the balance point of the fixture. The device automates all the pan and tilt adjustments of the installed light fixture.

Abstract: A wall mount luminaire and thermal isolation system having a wall mount and fixture mount operably connected to form a splice chamber. Fixture mount plate may be opened relative to the wall mount plate and wherein the wall mount plate supports the weight of a reflector housing attached to the fixture plate mount. A ballast housing may alternatively be attached to the fixture mount plate between the fixture mount plate and the reflector housing. In this configuration heat from the reflector housing is thermally isolated from the ballast housing containing the electronic components.

Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of being magnetically fixed to a metal surface; a reflector, formed in the shape of a semicircle arc, attached rotatably to the support stand in the vertical direction at a predetermined range; and a lighting device attached so that a luminous body is arranged into the reflector, illuminated the luminous body by a battery attached to the reflector so that the electric light can be illuminated in the place that it is narrow and entered spaces and can be magnetically fixed anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting system which is particularly applicable for efficiently and effectively lighting areas of limited ceiling height such as parking garages and the like. A lamp base is supported within a housing in a manner so that it may be vertically adjustable with respect to a lower reflector carried by the housing. An upper reflector, which is vertically adjustable with respect to both the lamp base and the housing, is selected to provide a desired pattern of lighting for a particular installation. Although the lighting system may be employed with a plurality of different lamps, use of an induction lamp is preferred, and when an induction lamp is used, the combination of it with a novel, upper reflector of combined curvature having a central frustoconical downward section, is particular advantageous and provides excellent uniform distribution of illumination.

Abstract: An illuminated garment holder includes at least one support member having a free end which is adapted to be secured to a wall or ceiling. The opposite end includes a connecting joint on which an elongated light fixture is rotatably mounted in a generally horizontal position. The light fixture includes a fluorescent bulb or the like, and a translucent lens through which light from the bulb is transmitted to the exterior of the fixture. The fixture can be rotated to any of the number of positions and locked in place to direct the light as desired. The fixture is dimensioned to support clothing hangers for garment displays.

Abstract: An accessory riding light for motorcycles may be mounted to a pre-existing fastener location on a motorcycle, or to any surface where a tapped hole may be formed on the motorcycle. In one embodiment, the light includes a light bulb couplable to the electrical system of a motorcycle, a housing for supporting the light bulb, and a bracket configured to mount the housing to a pre-existing fastener hole of the motorcycle. The light may be mounted at the sides of the motorcycle, below the headlight, to supplement illumination of the driving surface and to enhance visibility of the motorcycle.

Abstract: The locking device serves for locking a lamp and a lamp rod. A wire winding box is coupled to the lamp seat. A portion of the lamp seat has a penetrating hole. The lamp seat is locked with an inserting seat. The lamp seat is protruded with a platform and a guide hole is formed on the platform. The connecting structure is formed by an embedding block and a spring. The lamp rod is exactly inserted into the end portion in the inserting seat of the lamp seat for electric conduction. A top of the lamp rod is installed with a plurality of recesses. At the time that the lamp rod is inserted, the inclined surface will push the embedding block to compress the spring so as to confined the lamp rod. Thereby, the user can assembly the lamp rod by inserting it to the lamp seat easily.

Abstract: A separation device of a lamp holder and a fixing seat includes a lamp holder, a lamp connecting seat, an electrode, a fixing seat, a cover plate, a fixing bracket, and two safety locking members. When the lamp holder registers the fixing seat, the lamp holder is rotated relative to the fixing seat, so that the lamp holder is integrally combined with the fixing seat. Thus, the separation device is assembled and disassembled easily and conveniently. In addition, the lamp can be inserted into the lamp connecting seat only when each of the two safety locking members is exactly locked on the lamp holder and the fixing seat, thereby forming a safety locking effect.

Abstract: A headlight for use on a head gear, or the like, is provided. A LED serves as a light source mounted on a clamp for attachment to the head gear in any one of the three orientation planes. A universal mount of the light source on the clamp allows the light beam to be directed by up and down, as well as by side-to-side, manual adjustment. The beam covers substantially all frontal objects without changing the position of the clamp. A pair of pivot connections, or a ball and socket mechanism, exhibit sufficient frictional engagement to hold the light source in position. The pivot connection may be used to support the ball on the light source in the second embodiment. The socket is split along its curvature lines and an O-ring extends around the split socket to assure frictional engagement to hold the light source in position.

Abstract: An auxiliary vehicle lamp comprises an outer casing, a lower casing coupled to the outer casing and a rotary lamp. The rotary lamp further comprises: a seat portion, a rotary seat and an illuminating lamp. The seat portion has a bottom seat. The bottom seat is a cylinder with a chamfered portion. An upper side of the bottom seat is tapered and is extended with a rod portion. The rotary seat having one end which is formed with a coupling hole and is chamfered to be matched to the chamfered portion of the seat. An upper inner side of the coupling hole having a ball bearing which is exactly coupled to the rod. The rotary seat has a weight; and an upper side of the rotary seat has a lock screw for locking the illuminating lamp.