Abstract: A dome structure for protecting a finial on a lamp structure. The dome structure includes a centrally disposed plastic dome with integrally formed legs extending in opposed directions from the dome. The dome forms an enclosing chamber that fits over the finial to prevent theft of the finial. The legs have respective interlocking elements that engage with the lamp structure. Another embodiment uses wire ties to secure the dome.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing secureness of grip of a light-bulb-clip of a clip-on lampshade, by enhancing the frictional properties of the light-bulb-clip. Also disclosed are a clip-on lampshade, and a finial clip-on lampshade adapter, which both include a light-bulb-clip that is formed using the disclosed method. Frictional gripping capability is increased by optionally abrading, and applying and curing a liquid coating of polymer dipping compound to, portions of wire that are to function as gripping portions of a light-bulb-clip, thereby forming a cured, friction-enhancing layer that enables the light bulb clip to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or to a compact fluorescent “CFL” bulb. The liquid coating can be applied by dipping, brushing, and/or spraying. Curing can be by heating and/or allowing to dry. The dipping compound is ideally made from heat-resistant elastomer and/or silicone.

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: A specialized lighting fixture including a main housing and a front bezel, and a pair of clip elements mounted in the bezel to removably secure one or more filters and a reflector. The clip elements also include a pair of opposed spring arms angled towards the bezel axis with the upper portion of the side edges of the arms positioned closer to the bezel axis than the lower portion of such edges. The bezel includes support surfaces that function, together with the clip elements to position the reflector with respect to the bezel and the bezel with respect to the main housing.

Abstract: Lighting devices which comprise a connector portion, a light emitter, a casing and a heat transfer component. At least a first portion of the heat transfer component which is in contact with the casing is spaced farther from an axis of the connector portion than a second portion of the heat transfer component. Also, fixtures comprising a housing, a socket and at least one heat transfer component. Also, lighting assemblies comprising a housing, a socket, a heat transfer component and a lighting device which comprises a light emitter and a casing, respective portions of the heat transfer component being in contact with the casing and with the housing. Also, lighting devices comprising means for transferring heat, and methods of deploying lighting devices.

Abstract: There is disclosed a data receiving device for coupling to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. A standard medium lamp base is supported by a frame and connected to a branch circuit of the AC power line. An electrical device having signal terminals and supported by the frame is driven by electrical circuitry having a first input and a first output. The first output is coupled to the signal terminals for driving the electrical device. A data receiver has a second input for receiving both AC power and a data signal from the AC power line. The second input is coupled to the lamp base and a second output is coupled to the first input of the electrical circuitry. In another aspect, a data interface comprising a standard medium lamp base coupled to a data terminal device having a data receiving and/or transmitting interface circuit therein is threadably engaged to a standard medium lamp receptacle connected to the AC power line branch circuit.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing secureness of grip of a light-bulb-clip of a clip-on lampshade, by enhancing the frictional properties of the light-bulb-clip. Also disclosed are a clip-on lampshade, and a finial clip-on lampshade adapter, which both include a light-bulb-clip that is formed using the disclosed method. Frictional gripping capability is increased by optionally abrading, and applying and curing a liquid coating of polymer dipping compound to, portions of wire that are to function as gripping portions of a light-bulb-clip, thereby forming a cured, friction-enhancing layer that enables the light bulb clip to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or to a compact fluorescent “CFL” bulb. The liquid coating can be applied by dipping, brushing, and/or spraying: Curing can be by heating and/or allowing to dry. The dipping compound is ideally made from heat-resistant elastomer and/or silicone.

Abstract: A data receiving or transmitting device, having data receiving or transmitting capability, is coupled respectively from or to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. In one aspect, a data interface includes a data receiving device that may be configured for extracting data encoded for transmission or encoding data to be embedded and transmitted along the AC power line branch circuit. In another aspect a data receiving device includes a loudspeaker, an amplifier, and a data decoder coupled to the AC power line for playback of audio program material communicated to the device along the power line. The device screws into a light bulb socket for a “no-tools” installation.

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: An anti-shock flashlight comprising a body, where there is an empty compartment inside. There is a male component on the top of the body. There is an anti-shock system comprising a holder, a headpiece and a spring. The holder slides onto the body, the headpiece is suspended on the top of the body; and the spring is fixed between the holder and the headpiece. There is also a light head device comprising a head screw and a light head. There is a female component, which is screwed onto the male component on the front of the body, on the head screw. The light head comprising a light bulb and a base is placed on the top of the interior of the headpiece. The base is suspended on the top of the interior of the body, in order to reduce recoil.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.

Abstract: A halogen lamp with reflector which allows a pinch seal portion to be fitted onto a lamp mount portion of a reflector simply by inserting a lamp body with a pinch seal support and a lead rod support into the lamp mount portion, thrashes the cost and prevents an inorganic adhesive from contaminating a concave reflecting section of the reflector, and is suitable for achieving high wattage. An insulating lead rod support (5) is mounted to lead rods (1b), and a pinch seal support (4) is mounted to the pinch seal portion (1a). The lead rod support (5) is inserted into a bottom aperture (3b) of the lamp mount portion (3). The pinch seal support (4) includes an insertion hole (4d) for passing the pinch seal portion (1b) therethrough, pinch seal abutting pieces (4b), reflector abutting pieces (4a), and an opening closing portion (4c) closing the front opening (6). An adhesive (8) is injected into a gap between the pinch seal portion (1b) and the lamp mount portion (3).

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: Adaptors and devices for displaying decorative finials. The adaptors and devices of the invention include devices for engaging various table lamps and utilitarian objects, including table lamps having clip-on lamp shades and European standard table lamps, to extend the visual benefits of decorative finials beyond the application of a single finial atop an American standard table lamp.

Abstract: Adaptors and devices for displaying decorative finials. The adaptors and devices of the invention include devices for engaging various table lamps and other utilitarian objects, including table lamps having clip-on lamp shades and European standard table lamps, to extend the visual benefits of decorative finials beyond the application of a single finial atop an American standard table lamp.

Abstract: A lampshade consists of a foldable frame, a shade attached on the frame, and a mounting fitting detachably fitted with the frame. The mounting fitting is formed by bending a steel wire to have an upper portion consisting of a pair of laterally extending ears and a pair of vertical extending portions, a lower portion consisting a pair of pear-shaped gripping portions. The upper portion is used to engage with the frame, and the lower portion is used to engage with an incandescent bulb of a lamp so that the lampshade can be mounted onto the lamp.

Abstract: A lamp bulb securing structure which includes a set spring for urging a metal piece of a lamp bulb against a periphery member of a lamp bulb mounting hole to secure, wherein a tip end part of the set spring is hooked on an engagement member formed on the periphery member of the lamp bulb mounting opening, a part of the set spring urges against the metal piece of the lamp bulb under the condition where the tip end part is hooked on the engagement member, the tip end part is bent inward, and an end of the bent part is hooked on the engagement member.

Abstract: The mask has a cap from which two deformable legs protrude. The legs are deformed to permit the outermost parts of the legs to be snapped into a groove in the socket that carries the lamp of the dental light. The mask is not attached to a reflector shield, thereby simplifying the manufacture of the overall lamp.

Abstract: A finial adapter is selectively fixable to the wire of a clip-on lamp shade to allow use of a finial on clip-on lamp shades. Centrally of the plate, feet automatically center the adapter into the appropriate position to attach to the wire. The adapter has a plate having an upwardly extending stud to receive the finial, and downwardly extending tabs to engage the wires on the shade. Wire spreaders separate the wires of the shade and urge the wires into locking contact with the tabs. Centrally of the plate, feet extending down to surround the washer of the clip for the shade to center the finial adapter on the shade.

Abstract: A spinning ornamental incandescent bulb cover has a shade portion and a spinning turbine vane portion formed from a single flat sheet of flexible material. Convective air currents, generated by the heat of the bulb, are passed over the turbine vanes to rotate the entire shade. No internal or external support frame structure is required for the shade or the turbine vanes. The turbine vanes meet at a common central point at which there is located a downwardly directed needle which rides in a bearing to allow rotation. The bearing is provided by a small cup held by a spring which engages the bulb. The needle point support also provides for automatic vertical alignment of the shade regardless of the orientation of the needle. The overall shape of the shade is frustoconical so as to converge the convective air currents and increase their velocity relative to the turbine vanes. The turbine vanes have a varying angle of attack in the radial direction for increased efficiency.

Abstract: A device for mounting a lamp on a lamp mount includes an engagement spring made of a spring steel sheet in the form of a leaf spring having a substantially elliptical shape. The engagement spring is configured such that it extends at a right angle relative to the axis of a lamp socket, and moreover, it exhibits a line symmetry relative to two lines extending on a common plane at a right angle relative to each other. The common plane extends at a right angle relative to the axis of the lamp socket. The engagement spring includes an opposing pair of depressing portions and an opposing pair of arm-shaped engagement portions. The depressing portions extend in parallel with one of the two lines while maintaining a line symmetry relative to one of the two lines. The engagement portions are arranged in a spaced relationship while maintaining a line symmetry relative to other one of the two lines.

Abstract: A device for supporting a decorative finial on a table lamp having a lampshade of the metal hoop-type. The lampshade is generally releasably secured to the lamp by a pair of opposed spring clips which slip over and grip the light bulb held in the socket of the lamp. The spring clips are connected by a pair of parallel wires to the circular hoop supporting the fabric of the lampshade. The device for the finial clips over the parallel wires of the spring clips and supports a finial on a less expensive hoop-type lampshade. This is in contrast to the more expensive harp and finial support provided on lampshades of higher quality lamps. The finial support comprises a plate member which is releasably secured to the parallel wires connecting between the spring clips and the circular top hoop of the lampshade. A pair of tabs releasably secure the device to the wire spokes of the lampshade.

Abstract: A portable electric lighting device is provided having an open top closable by two rotatable members oppositely hinged. The members allow easy access to the interior of the device for bulb, light filter or lens changing. Heat from the lamp is dissipated by including air vents in the members and constructing at least one member with heavy heat conductive material. The device includes a bulb ejector lever and resilient biasing wires to maintain the bulb in a secure position.

Abstract: A lamp shade comprising a hollow seamless shell or foundation molded from thermoplastic material and to which a lamp spider is secured for supporting the shade with respect to a light bulb or lamp fixture. An inwardly projecting collar is molded integrally with the shell around an opening in the shell and holes are provided in the collar to receive the ends of arms of a lamp spider which are secured therein by fasteners. A method of covering a shade wherein yarn or thread is helically wound around the shade is also disclosed.

Abstract: When it is desired to increase the light yield from fluorescent tube installations without reflectors by providing the fluorescent tubes with a reflector, it is often difficult to mount and position the reflector in an existing light fitting, and it is even more difficult when such fluorescent tubes sit freely on a wall or a ceiling, or are mounted externally on a fitting.For this purpose the reflector system comprises a reflector (4) of anodized aluminium and securing elements (1) consisting of spring straps which surround the fluorescent tube (5) and secure the reflector (4) to the fluorescent tube by means of friction between the securing element's strap (1) and the fluorescent tube (5).Also provided is a second embodiment of the securing element which is intended for fittings with a flat surface. In this case the securing element has some protruding ends which bear against the flat surface of the fitting and thus position and secure the reflector in the correct position.

Abstract: An inner-bulb assembly for use in an automotive lamp unit such as a headlamp or foglamp unit comprising an inner-bulb, an electrically nonconductive base and a metallic spring clip. The base can be designed to retrofit an H3 type of base. Additionally the metallic spring clip serves to secure the assembly to the rest of the lamp unit and as an electrical conductor for one of the inner-bulb pin leads.

Abstract: A retainer for supporting a lamp socket to a housing which includes a base having an opening to permit the passage of light from the lamp. Also included is a bracket having an opening for circumscribing a leg protruding from the base. A fastener holds the leg protruding from the base within the opening in the bracket. A support holds the leg and fastened bracket to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in reflectors including a first reflector, which is detachably fastened to a bulb and is combined with a small reflector, which is fixed in front of the bulb and opposite said first reflector in order to reflect direct beams from the bulb to said first reflector, which has a center hole, through which the neck of the bulb is inserted, the edge of said hole being placed against the lower part of the bulb and small reflector being placed on to the upper spherical part of the bulb, whereby said reflector and said small reflector are positioned in relation to each other in a certain optical position in relation to the center of the light of the bulb independently of how far into the socket the bulb is placed, said small reflector having the form of a paraboloid, the focal plane of which is placed so close to the vertex of the paraboloid, that the light beams emitted from the center of the lamp and reflected by said small reflector in the direction towards the lamp, will be