Abstract: A mounting assembly for a lighting fixture includes a fixture shield and an optic housing coupled at least in part to the fixture shield and having a light-emitting surface. The assembly further includes a heat sink movably coupled to the fixture shield in an initial low position, the heat sink being self-adjusting to one or more high positions relative to the fixture shield in direct response to displacement caused by one or more objects contained within the optic housing.

Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. Generally, the lamp comprises light source means for providing illumination in a frontward direction, retainer means for applying a frontward-directed load to the light source, and housing means for mechanically supporting the light source means and the retainer means.

Abstract: A lamp includes a shell with an assembling portion, a main body disposed in the shell, and a torsion spring. The torsion spring includes a spring body, a first supporting part, and a second supporting part. The spring body is assembled to the assembling portion. The first supporting part includes a first arm connected to an end of the spring body, a second arm near another end of the spring body and a first bending part connected between the first supporting part and the second supporting part. A structure of the second supporting part is similar to that the first supporting part and is connected to the spring body. The first supporting part and the second supporting part are suitable for tightly clamping the assembling portion and a fixing end respectively by the force of the spring body.

Abstract: An illuminating spotlight having a spotlight housing and a spotlight device connected to the spotlight housing, in particular a protective screen, spotlight lens or reflector, is provided. The lateral edge of the spotlight device is connected to the spotlight housing via spring elements arranged in a distributed fashion. The spring elements having a fastening lug that is connected to the spotlight housing and from which there are angled away two spring arms which bear against the lateral edge of the spotlight device and are designed to be resilient in a radial direction of the spotlight housing. Spring stops of resilient design are project in an axial direction of the spotlight housing which bear against at least one surface of the spotlight device from the spring arms.

Abstract: A lamp clip LC supporting a diffusion sheet 46 includes a support pin SP that is in contact with and thereby supports the diffusion sheet 46 and in at least a part of the support pin SP, a helical elastic member is included.

Abstract: A three dimension collapsible lampshade mainly includes a collapsible rib foldable on a cubical surface and a pliable fabric cover foldable on a plane. The pliable fabric cover has a flexible ring at a lower rim that may be fixed or folded in a desired shape. The collapsible rib and the pliable fabric cover are separable. By coupling the collapsible rib and the pliable fabric cover a cubical lampshade can be formed. The lampshade may also be folded in three dimensions. Compared with the conventional lampshades that are foldable only in two dimensions, the invention can save the cost of package material and transportation. The separable design also allows consumers to change and replace the pliable fabric cover as desired after purchase.

Abstract: A downwardly directed fixture is provided which has a fixture face, said face having a first and second annular recess, the first annular recess receiving a reflector flange and the second recess receiving a lens. The reflector flange is then held in position by a removable arc-shaped retention spring.

Abstract: A pool light mounting system includes a circular band formed of resilient material. The band has first and second adjusting brackets at either end. The brackets have substantially planar surfaces located orthogonally to the band. The planar surfaces have first and second apertures penetrating the surfaces. The apertures are sized to fit slidably over a threaded stud. First and second nuts are threaded to fit the threaded stud and located on the stud located within the first and second apertures. First and second mounting brackets are attached to the band having third and fourth planar surfaces spaced forwardly from and parallel to a front edge of the band. The third surface has a receiving notch for a mounting hook. The fourth surface is located opposite the first mounting bracket along the band and has a threaded hole sized and shaped to accept a threaded mounting screw for a lighting fixture.

Abstract: A downwardly directed fixture is provided which has a fixture face, said face having a first and second annular recess, the first annular recess receiving a reflector flange and the second recess receiving a lens. The reflector flange is then held in position by a removable arc-shaped retention spring.

Abstract: A lamp fixation system for fixing an electric lamp in a reflector housing in an efficient and effective way. The lamp is positioned in a predetermined position to ensure a reliable electrical power supply. The predetermined position is effected via a cap of the electric lamp which is clamped in a hole in the reflector housing. The cap is provided with spring means for pushing against a surface at the inner wall of the hole in the reflector housing. The spring means comprises a first electrical contact for abutting against an electrical contact in the surface to ensure reliable electric power.

Abstract: A lampshade may comprise an upper rim, a cross-member having two ends connected to the upper rim, a clip having a spring portion and two arms, and a shade material connected to said upper rim. The cross-member may include a loop portion between the two ends, the spring portion may be connected to the loop portion of the cross-member, and the arms may be configured to engage a light source.

Abstract: A lamp with a single base is mounted on a lamp holder by processes of contacting a second mounting face of the base with a first mounting face of the lamp holder and turning the base in a first turning direction with respect to the lamp holder. A plurality of engaging projections is formed on the lamp holder with which a plurality of engaging protrusions of the base is engaged, when the base is turned in a first turning direction. A pair of hooking receivers is formed on a mounting face of the lamp holder so as to be hooked with a hooking protrusion of the base. A pair of lamp holding springs is provided on the lamp holder for applying forces for restricting turning of the base in a second turning direction opposite to the first turning direction under a condition that the second hooking portion of the base is hooked with the first hooking portion. Thus, safety and reliability of mounting of the lamp on the lamp holder can be increased.

Abstract: A signal light supporting apparatus for emergency vehicle warning signal lights employing light emitting diodes provides a secure and removable mounting for one or more of the light emitting diodes and an optic of each light emitting diode to a support casing that functions as a heat sink.

Abstract: A lampshade assembly comprises a lampshade and a connection mechanism. The lampshade has a plurality of lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism has a plurality of connecting rods each of which is respectively attached to the lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism further comprises an upper cap, a first fitting piece, a fitting set and a spring. When the spring is stretched outwardly to separate the upper cap from the first fitting piece and then stack the lampshade pieces. When the lampshade pieces are assembled, the connecting rods radiate around a circle. Since the space occupied by the lampshade assembly is reduced, the packing cost and the transport cost are reduced.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a lamp has a glass stem (122) having a first portion (124) that is tubular and has an outside diameter D2 and a second portion (118) formed as a pinch seal. A blow-hole (125) is formed in the tubular first portion and is connected to an exhaust tubulation (126). A substantially C-shaped clip (100) is mounted upon the first portion (124). The C-shaped clip (10) has an inside diameter D that is smaller than the outside diameter D2 whereby the clip (100) frictionally engages the first portion (24). A pair of substantially oppositely located cutouts (102, 104) is formed in the clip (10), each providing an extending flap (106, 108) projecting away from the clip (100). This assembly accurately supports the structure and prevents rotation of the mount assembly. An upstanding tab (110) is located substantially midway between the extending flaps, i.e., opposite the open part of the clip, and angled inwardly toward the center of the C-shaped clip (100).

Abstract: A lampshade adapted to be interconvertible between an assembled configuration having a first volume and a knockdown configuration having a second, smaller volume comprises lampshade segments connected to rotational elements. Slotting means on preselected rotational elements position the connecting members to assume predetermined positions with respect to the common axis, where the rotational elements are locked in place. Methods for use of the lampshade in knockdown shipping, and kits containing the lampshade and instructional materials are also taught.

Abstract: A lamp cap with a spring cup for retaining a lamp burner, for which it is proposed that the spring cup has at least three spring legs which each have substantially only one degree of freedom. The spring legs are arranged such that the three degrees of freedom enable a displacement possibility of the spring cup in a displacement plane and are linearly independently aligned in this displacement plane.

Abstract: A color cathode ray tube includes a vacuum envelope comprised of a neck portion having a circular cross section and a funnel portion having a deflection yoke mounting region of pyramidal shape at a side which is connected to said neck portion. In this color cathode ray tube, an inflection edge in which an inner surface angle changes from an inner wall of the deflection yoke mounting region to a panel portion side inner wall of said funnel portion is formed on an inner surface of a funnel portion at a panel portion side terminal end of the deflection yoke mounting region, and an angle made by a straight line which passes through an endmost face of the inflection edge and is perpendicular to the tube axis and a tangent line at the endmost face is within 5°-11°. The pyramidal deflection yoke mounting region has the inner wall opening perpendicular to the tube axis direction formed in a pin cushion shape and recesses having a curvature are formed at respective corners.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle, in particular for aircraft, has a housing in which a light source is arranged, with the housing including a first housing part detachably attached to a second housing part, the first and second housing parts being coaxially arranged. Each of the first and second housing parts has at least one projection extending in the axial direction from an edge thereof, for inter-engaging in a corresponding recess of the other housing part. Each projection has a retaining nose protruding in the radial, transverse, direction to form a groove into which a locking element can be inserted to lock the first housing part to the second housing part.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a lens, a lens frame, and at least one mounting spring. The mounting spring is mountable to the lens frame and includes a first member configured to retain the lens in the lens frame and a second member configured to attach the lens frame to the housing.

Abstract: A socket spring is designed to be installed in at least two different types of reflectors. The socket spring includes a base that can be connected to a lamp socket, a first arm and a second arm. The first arm extends from the base and includes a first bend near the base for use in connecting to a first reflector and a second bend further away from the base for use in connecting to a second reflector. The second arm extends from the base and includes a first bend near the base for use in connecting to the first reflector and a second bend further away from the base for use in connecting to the second reflector. Installing the socket spring in the first reflector includes mounting the first bends to the first reflector and installing the socket spring in the second reflector includes mounting the second bends to the second reflector.

Abstract: A lighting fixture with emergency illuminating device having a housing, first and second electrical sockets, first and second lamps, and a first translucent cover. The housing having electrical wiring for connection to a power source. The first electrical socket coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the wiring, and having a first central axis and a first width transverse to the first central axis. The second electrical socket coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the wiring, and having a second central axis and a second width transverse to the second central axis that is greater than the first width of the first electrical socket. The first lamp having a connecting end removably coupled within the first electrical socket and a translucent bulb portion extending from the connecting end. The second lamp having a connecting end removably coupled within the second electrical socket and a translucent bulb portion extending from the connecting end of the second lamp.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a trim body, and at least one wireform spring attached to the trim body at two points. The housing has an open end defining an inner groove. The wireform spring has a central portion that is designed to fit in the groove when the trim body is attached to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric lamp based without cement, for instation in a reflector which is provided with an opening (17a) and made in the reflector wall (17). The lamp has a metal/plastic base which has a metal holder part (12) in which the bulb (10) of the lamp is fixed, a metal support sleeve (13) which is connected to the metal holder part (12), and a plastic base part (14) which is provided with the electrical connections (15) of the lamp and in which the support sleeve (13) is anchored. The lamp base has a plurality of reference lugs (14a), lying in a plane, which are used for holding and for correct installation of the lamp in the reflector. According to the invention, the plastic reference lugs (14a) are covered by metal cover tabs (13b) so that reference lugs (14a) are screened against the electromagnetic radiation generated by the lamp, or alternatively the reference lugs (43b) are made of metal.

Abstract: A one-piece attachment for a general-diffuse miniature reflector has either the lamellae resting upon the rim of the reflector and engaging behind it with formations on the lamellae, or a support ring with handle like elements engaging the rim form behind, the lamellae or blades being connected by trips with the ring so that the lamellae are all integral and in one piece with one another.

Abstract: A lamp device includes a socket secured in a housing for securing a light bulb. A lamp shade includes an upper portion secured in the housing. A spring member includes a spring leg for biasing against the upper portion of the lamp shade and for securing the lamp shade to the housing. The lamp shade is preferably made of paper material for allowing the lamp shade to have a light weight and for allowing the lamp shade to be easily secured to the housing by the spring member.

Abstract: In a bulb fixing structure, a bulb mounting hole portion has an inner wall and an outer wall that stand concentrically with the bulb mounting hole. A fixture has a dish-like shape having a peripheral wall portion in which interlocking grooves are formed. Each interlocking groove is partially defined by at least one claw portion. The fixture can be readily fixed to the bulb mounting hole portion with a high fixing strength by inserting the peripheral wall portion into the space between the inner and outer walls so that the claw portions of the interlocking grooves bite into rib walls that stand between the inner and outer walls. When the fixture is thus fixed, the inner and outer walls cover the peripheral wall, protecting it from an external force.

Abstract: A medical lamp having a reflector in the shape of an ellipsoid of rotation containing on its interior side a plurality of facets which provide for a largely shadow-free illumination of the area to be lit. An opening is provided in the reflector, which is surrounded by a ring flange. A lamp having a spiral-wound filament therein is inserted into the ring flange so that its bulb is oriented towards the surface of the reflector where the light exits, whereby the spiral-wound filament in the bulb is positioned along the reflector axis. The bulb has a base with a cylindrical portion which is adjacent to a plate flange. The cylindrical portion of the base is encircled by the ring flange of the reflector opening in such a manner that the bulb is secured against shifting in the radial direction of the reflector axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector that is tamper resistant, yet does not require the use of tools. In one embodiment, a bezel retainer is designed to snap and lock into a lamp housing assembly by using tabs on the bezel retainer that lock into slots molded into the housing. The bezel retainer is maintained in position by a wave spring washer mounted in the housing. Tabs on the wave spring sit in detents on the end of the bezel retainer. The bezel is attached to the end of the bezel retainer and is allowed to rotate freely.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided which includes a light bulb providing a source of illumination; a reflector housing with a central opening with a reflector surface for reflecting illumination given by the light bulb, the reflector housing central opening mounting the light bulb, the reflector housing having a first surface opposite the reflector surface adjacent the central opening and a second surface on the same side of the reflector surface generally adjacent the central opening; and a bulb shield having a first portion along a first end. The first portion is generally closely adjacent to the light bulb for blocking illumination provided by the light bulb. The bulb shield has at an end opposite the first end at least one foot penetrating through the central opening with a radially outwardly extending toe engaging the reflector housing first surface.

Abstract: A light source device for measuring shape.A laser beam emitted by a semiconductor laser is converged by a lens in a direction transverse to the laser junction. The laser beam emerging from the lens is diverged by a diverging means in the direction aligned with the laser junction, and passes through unchanged in the direction transverse to the laser junction.

Abstract: A fiber optic track lighting system comprises an elongated track channel having a generally U-shaped cross-section on a longitudinal axis. The U-shaped channel has a base portion joined to the proximal edges of first and second depending legs having parallel distal edges including an inward-facing longitudinal groove along each edge. A plurality of luminaire holders have opposed edges slidably engagable into the respective inward-facing longitudinal grooves to hold a fiber optic luminaire on an optical axis parallel to, and positionable along, the longitudinal axis of the track channel. Fiber optic light guides receive light from a remote source of illumination, extend a distance within the track channel to a light-emitting end. An optical element retained in each luminaire intercepts the emitted light, producing a substantially collimated light beam along the optical axis.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting a glass globe having a recessed neck portion the globe is retained within a receptacle or holder by a separate arcuate band of metal which is compressed and resiliently retained within the receptacle and has formed on surface portions of its perimeter a pair of spaced extrusions or nibs which fit within the recess of the globe neck. The band is additionally provided with a threaded bushing for receipt of a screw which when seated in the bushing holds the band in position within the holder and provides, with the nibs, a three-point suspension for the globe.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp and accessory retainment spring which has a lower resilient portion for holding a first size lamp, a central mounting portion and an upper resilient portion for holding a second size lamp. The lower resilient portion may be used for mounting a lighting accessory when a second size lamp is located in the upper resilient portion.

Abstract: The system for producing non-blinding light from a fluorescent tube comprises a discharge lamp of which the cross-section area has the shape of an equilateral triangle with round edges. Through the invention not only is energy saved, but glaring light is made impossible, thus minimizing dazzling.

Abstract: An improved projection unit including a glass reflector and a capsule member (tungsten halogen lamp and metallic retention member) removably positioned within the reflector. The projecting end of the metal retention member is threaded only on two sides and adapted for having a single thread annular nut positioned thereon to retain the capsule securely within the reflector. The nut is resilient to assure that damage to the reflector, boxlike members, or nut itself is prevented, and also to compensate for thermal expansion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a headlight assembly designed for replacing a motor operated flip-up type headlight assembly commonly used in modern automobiles. The headlight assembly according to the present invention is a fixed unit which is readily inserted into the same opening from which the motor drive flip-up type headlight assembly is removed. The fixed unit is esthetically attractive and eliminates the problems in the prior art flip-up headlight assemblies which are commonly subject to corrosion and malfunctioning.

Abstract: A quick connect and release device between an electric light fixture and a light diffusing shade or globe therefor including snap-on resilient fingers on the fixture engageable in an annular groove in the globe as well as cam members on the globe registerable with the resilient fingers upon turning of the globe relative to the fixture to free the globe for removal therefrom.