Abstract: A light is described having a hollow body with a support means pivotally connected to the body for aiming the light, a transmission plate detachably held in its mount at the front of the body, a light source detachably mounted on a mounting plate which is in turn detachably mounted on the back end of the light, and a vent means for venting hot air from the interior of the light.

Abstract: A rigid, collapsible light box is disclosed. The light box comprises a back panel having an opening in which a light unit can be mounted, a rear side panel hingedly connected to each side edge of the back panel and a front side panel hingedly connected to each rear side panel. A light diffuser panel is hingedly coupled to the front side panels. The light box is collapsible to a stacked two-layer structure wherein the back panel and rear side panels form one layer and the front side panels and the light diffuser panel form the other layer.

Abstract: Chandeliers having a center column, a circular arm supporting plate attachable to the center column, and a plurality of arms attachable or attached to the plate, the chandelier being adapted to be compactly packaged with said parts in a knocked-down or knocked-down and folded condition, and to be readily set up with the arms in an operative position extending radially outwardly from the plate.

Abstract: A portable light assembly conformed for excitation from the cigarette lighter outlet of an automobile comprises two light housings each universally pivoted from a central handle assembly. The central assembly includes opposed pivot fittings from which two laterally disposed swivel blocks are pivoted, each swivel block in turn pivotally supporting a corresponding light. In this form the alignment of each light may be individually selected to produce any desired beam pattern, the same pivotal freedom providing for a collapsed alignment where the lens portions of each light are protected from damage.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in the assembly of a lighting fixture. A retaining spring clip bracket serves as releasable locking support and positioning constraint for elongated arcuate lamp shade panels peripherally encased in a plastic molding, and usually of transparent or translucent material. Brackets may be removed so as to remove the panels for transport, cleaning or for other purposes. Panles are suspended from a panel supporting structure. The structural spring means of the spring clip bracket releasably grasps the plastic molding covered edges so as to hold parts together by the frictional forces resulting from the spring tension in the retaining spring clip bracket in contact with the plastic covered edges of the panels.

Abstract: The reflector arrangement consists of a several plate-shaped elements (12) having abutting edges and being placed to meet in one plane. The plate-shaped elements (12) are held together by a mounting (10) the front plate (13) of which partly covers the elements (12). The front surface of plate (13) is also reflective. A clamping rail (15) is secured to the plate (13) via a clamping hinge. The reflector arrangement can be used in connection with one of the plate-shaped elements (12) or with four plate-shaped elements (12) in total, but it can be also utilized only with the use of the front plate (13) of the mounting (10) as a reflector and without the plate-shaped elements (12). The elements (12) can be piled thus permitting to fold the reflector screen (11) without the formation of creases or breaks.

Abstract: An extension, folding, or detachable lamp shade comprises a main shade and at least one auxiliary shades connected to the main shade but permitted to move with respect to the main shade. In one embodiment, the auxiliary shade is hinged to the main shade and may rotate with respect to the main shade. In another embodiment, the auxiliary shade is slidingly disposed in the main shade and may be retracted into the main shade. The lamp shade may thus be extended to a standard length for supporting a conventional fluorescent light tube, or reduced in length to facilitate packing and shipping.In another embodiment the main and the auxiliary shades may be selectively detached from one another and then re-assembled together by means of a fastening member.

Abstract: A pharmacy-type lamp having a light source disposed at one end of a tubular swing arm the other end of which extends into a vertically disposed support tube secured to a base pedestal. The tubular support is formed from coined seam tubular stock having extra infolded edges material extending from the seam during the tubes formation to form a rib-like track within the support tube for coaction with stops coined from the material of the swing arm, at an extremity thereof disposed within the support tube, to facilitate rotation of the swing arm within the support tube while limiting such rotation to almost 360.degree.. A clutch, carried at one end of the support tube, centers the swing arm therewithin and facilitates gripping and release of the swing arm with respect to the support tube to restrict and permit movement (sliding and rotational) of the swing arm within the support tube.

Abstract: A pharmacy type lamp having a light source disposed at one end of a tubular swing arm the other end of which extends into a vertically disposed support tube secured to a base pedestal. The tubular support is formed from welded seam tubular stock having extra weld material extending from the seam during the tubes formation to form a rib-like track within the support tube for coaction with stops coined from the material of the swing arm, at an extremity thereof disposed within the support tube to facilitate rotation of the swing arm within the support tube while limiting such rotation to almost 360.degree.. A clutch, carried at one end of the support tube, centers the swing arm therewithin and facilitates gripping and release of the swing arm with respect to the support tube to restrict and permit movement (sliding and rotational) of the swing arm within the support tube.

Abstract: A uniquely configured, constructed photographic light diffuser device for association with a photographic light source, which is versatile in that it is easily and releasably associated with variously configured light sources used in the photographic field, wherein the device is made up of articulated panel segments, the segments having different light reflecting, or diffusing qualities, wherein the diffusing member is easily and releasably associated with the light directing device so as to be able to make up a myriad of difference selected, polygonal configurations to vary lighting patterns and light intensity on photographic objects. The device is light weight and collapsible for ease of carrying and is particularly applicable to the photography field wherein it is desired to achieve and attain various lighting affects.

Abstract: A subsurface light comprising an illumination source and an elongate handle attached to and extending from the illumination source. The length of the handle is adjustable. The light further includes a buoyant body having generally planar inboard and outboard services connected to the handle inboard of the illumination source. At least one plate secured to the buoyant body is mounted to the handle by an integral flap.

Abstract: A tree-simulating illuminated decorative device, which includes an upper frame member, a plurality of light-conducting rod shaped elements having first axial extremities carried on an upper frame member, a lamp mounted proximate to the upper frame member for illuminating the first axial extremity of each of the rod shaped elements, and a plurality of sprays of optic fibers. A spray is in light communicating relationship with each of the rod shaped elements. In another form of the invention a tree-simulating illuminated decorative device includes an upper frame member and a plurality of light-conducting bough members, each having a first axial extremity fixed to the upper frame member. The locus of the connections between each of the light-conducting bough elements and the upper frame members may be a circle. The light-conducting elements may extend both downwardly and radially outwardly from the upper frame member.

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

Abstract: A lamp shade assembly kit includes an assembly ring formed of flexible material into a closed loop, a hoop formed of rigid material and a cover member formed of flexible material into a continuous, open-ended configuration. The assembly ring has an enlarged hoop-receiving channel opening inwardly about the periphery thereof. The cover member is adapted to be secured to the assembly ring. The hoop can then be inserted into the enlarged channel in the assembly ring to give a selected shape to the assembly ring and cover member. With these features, the lamp shade assembly kit may be shipped and stored in knockdown condition and quickly assembled without tools in any of a wide variety of shapes and sizes with optional decorative trim selections.

Abstract: A safety for use in combination with a motor vehicle comprising an elongate vertically extending telescoping member having a first segment connected between the floor and ceiling of a motor vehicle and a second segment vertically telescoping along the vertical axis having a top end comprising a light which is vertically swingable in relation to the vertical member. The device includes means for extending and compressing the telescoping second segment comprising a CO.sub.2 compressed gas tank which may be hooked-up to the tubular support member to conduit means.

Abstract: A flash attachment for a hand held camera having a flash head pivotally mounted on an extendable member. A main unit together with a plurality of modular auxiliary units which may be used to construct the attachment are shown. One embodiment shows a plurality of flash heads and means for firing them rapidly and sequentially while recharging in the same sequence.

Abstract: To minimize storage and transportation space, lampshades are produced, e.g. at the factory, as self-assembly kits each comprising a pair of rings, a plurality of connecting rods, and a gimbal consisting of a lampholder-receiving annulus with struts extending therefrom, together with a covering fabric panel and an optional lining fabric panel. The rods and struts have, on their free ends, respective tee-pieces each comprising a socket part which is a friction fit on the respective rod or strut, and a cross-piece which is slotted from end to end. The kit can be packed in a package of shape and dimensions in plan such as to contain the larger of the two rings and of a depth to contain the gimbal on its side. The eventual user assembles the lampshade with the connecting rods extending between the two rings and holding the latter spaced apart, the cross-piece of their tee-pieces being snapped onto the rings. Thereafter the covering panel (and the lining if used) is secured in place between the two rings, e.g.

Abstract: The shade assembly for use in a lighting fixture is characterized by a knockdown construction so that it may be easily disassembled for purpose of storage or transport. The shade assembly is in the general form of a regular polyhedron and includes a set of at least three flat trapezoidal windows arranged in a closed figure with their short sides on top and their long sides on the bottom. A base member is centrally disposed in the region above the windows. There are also a set of at least three ribs, each rib extending along the juncture of two of the windows and having its upper end removably secured to the base member. Each window is removably secured to the two adjacent ribs.

Abstract: A lampshade comprising at least a pair of upper and lower hoops secured to a flexible covering extending between said hoops. The flexible covering is preferably of a washable, stretch knit fabric so that the entire lampshade may be immersed for cleaning. The flexible covering is formed of a flat sheet of a predetermined shape and formed in a tubular configuration by a generally longitudinal seam. A longitudinally extending lighting fixture comprising a plurality of individual light sources is provided for an elongated alternate form of the lampshade. The flexible covering may also be formed of a sheet which is sufficiently pliable to conform to the shape of a single hoop and suffficiently rigid to retain such shape without being weighted or shaped by a second hoop. Manually operable quick release fastening means are provided to interconnect the various coverings to the associated hoop or hoops.

Abstract: A globular chemical-lighting assembly suitable as an illuminated playing ball or as an omnidirectional light-emitting source. The assembly is constituted by a compact chemi-luminescent device which is insertable within an inflatable globe formed of translucent material to occupy a central position therein, the globe acting to uniformly diffuse the light emitted by the device. The chemi-luminescent device is formed by two separate chambers in side-by-side relation, each containing one component of a two-component chemi-luminescent system and a manually-operated activator interconnecting these chambers to intermingle the components and thereby cause a light-producing reaction, the device normally being in a non-reactive state.

Abstract: The shade assembly for use in a lighting fixture is characterized by a knockdown construction so that it may be easily disassembled for purpose of storage or transport. The shade assembly is in the general form of a regular polyhedron and includes a set of at least three flat trapezoidal windows arranged in a closed figure with their short sides on top and their long sides on the bottom. A base member is centrally disposed in the region above the windows. There are also a set of at least three ribs, each rib extending along the juncture of two of the windows and having its upper end removably secured to the base member. Each window is removably secured to the two adjacent ribs.