Abstract: An electrical lighting system consists of two or more, adjacently mounted, lighting modules where each module includes an elongated, box-type housing adapted to be mounted in a predetermined arrangement on a light source supporting surface, the housing being provided with mounting and electrical supply for a light source and, further, with longitudinal guides mounted on the sides of the box and adapted to accept and secure a slotted tubular translucent light cover when the slot edges of the tubular cover are slid into the guides and split collars providing slide-in openings adapted to accommodate the ends of two or more of the covers of the adjacently mounted lighting modules.

Abstract: A decorative lamp shade and Christmas lamp assembly includes a Christmas lamp, a spherical glass lamp shade placed round the Christmas lamp and having a top open neck, a cylindrical mounting socket mounted around the top open neck of the lamp shade and having hooks for hanging on a Christmas tree, a lamp holder having a top ring hung on the electric wires of the Christmas lamp by hooks thereof and a plurality of vertical bottom plates extended downward from the top ring and equally spaced around the center hole thereof and respectively stopped against the inside surface of the lamp shade to hold the mounting socket and the lamp shade together.

Abstract: A device for fitting a vehicle headlight with a lamp includes a flange receiving portion for receiving a bayonet flange of the lamp, three recesses formed on the flange receiving portion for receiving three outer pawls radially projecting from the bayonet flange, and a substantially circular retainer spring made of a piano wire, a stainless steel wire or the like and adapted to be fastened to the flange receiving portion by threadably tightening three screws. Three substantially U-shaped retaining portions are formed along the retainer spring in an equally spaced relationship when viewed in a circumferential direction so as to enable each outer pawl to be firmly clamped between a bottom of each recess and a corresponding retaining portion of the retaining ring. When the lamp is fitted in the headlight, it is turned to a predetermined insertion position from the initial position wherein the outer pawls are initially received in the recesses formed on the flange receiving portion.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an all occasion light system providing for a permanent installation at a preferred location, the system including: a plurality of spaced apart, electrically connected base members, having structure to insert therein a plurality of light bulbs; structure to removably attach ornaments over the light bulbs with the ornaments to be illuminated thereby; and structure to individually conceal each of the light bulbs when the ornaments are removed.

Abstract: A light fixture including a housing having a longitudinal axis, an open axial end, and a lens door assembly pivotally connected to the housing and permitting the lens door assembly to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch mechanism secures the lens door assembly in the closed position over the open end of the housing. The latch mechanism can include at least one spring clip connected to the housing and engaging a tab of the lens door assembly when in the closed position.

Abstract: A positioning device for a flashlight and the like having a substantially cylindrical body portion, the positioning device including an annular member having an interior opening passing therethrough, the interior opening being dimensioned to at least partially encircle the substantially cylindrical body of the flashlight, the annular member having an exterior surface opposing the interior opening, and at least one substantially planar surface provided on the exterior surface of the annular member. Preferably, the annular member includes a magnetized plastic material, and the at least one substantially planar surface includes at least six substantially planar surfaces provided on the exterior surface of the annular member, or the at least one substantially planar surface includes at least five substantially planar surfaces provided on the exterior surface of the annular member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting strip system including interconnectable lighting strip sections and connector sections. The lighting strip sections include lighting means such as light emitting diodes or incandescent lamps encapsulated in a polymeric molding. The connector sections include metallic inserts or metallic strips which partially extend from the polymeric molding of the connector section wherein the metallic inserts or metallic strips are plugged into the lighting strip sections to form an electrical junction between an adjacent lighting strip section and connector section. The lighting strip system is particularly useful for pathway lighting.

Abstract: A multimovable plastic lamp fixture. In the preferred embodiment, the lamp fixture includes a pair of lampholders for supporting a pair of floodlights or the like. Each of the lampholders are attached to a base by means of a ball and socket-type joint. The ball joint is located off-center and provides spherical positioning of the lights. A gasket located in the interior of each socket prevents moisture from entering the base and, in addition, maintains each lampholder in position due to friction. The ball and socket joint includes a knee ball cover having a semi-spherical surface for engaging the ball joint. Tabs located on the outer surface of the knee ball cover limit the rotational movement of each lampholder with respect to the base.

Abstract: A connector for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit comprises a pivotable socket for mounting adjacent an opening through which light from a light source passes and having a passage therethrough formed to allow an end of a light-transmitting conduit to be coupled to the socket. The connector also comprises a shutter piece extending from the socket so as substantially to block light passing through the opening from entering the passage when the socket is in a first position, and substantially to expose the opening to allow light passing through the opening to enter the passage and pass into the conduit when the socket is in a second position.

Abstract: An elongate housing structure having a base plate, a first planar cover plate, and a second V-shaped cover plate hingedly mounted to the first planar cover plate is provided to selectively provide viewing of Christmas tree sockets and bulbs contained within the housing structure for permanent mounting relative to an exterior surface of a dwelling.

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade cover which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bendable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end, to be held in place primarily by a locking tie or clip arrangement which is interengageable between an aperture formed through a few evenly spaced selected panels adjacent their upper margins and an upper rigid margin of the lamp shade.

Abstract: A casing made of molded plastic material comprises a rigid body with an end part of non-circular cross-section, a closing cover coming into engagement against the end part, and a fixing ring screwed onto a male thread of the body to ensure that the cover is held against the end part. The ring is formed by a flexible part having a cylindrical initial shape, and comprising a plurality of serrations allowing elastic deformation for the female thread of the ring to fit the male thread of the rigid body.

Abstract: An improved structure of portable quartz lamp with a lamp housing having a handle and a central post therebeneath, which has between a stand and the central post a connecting piece having a hollowed interior and has an upper and a lower axial pipe portions, the upper one is threadably connected with the central post, and the lower one has its bottom end supported on a top surface of the stand and connected with a bolt thereunder; power conductors are connected in such a way that they will not be tangled with one another when in adjustment of light intensity; the rear surface of the connecting piece has a case for shielding the adjusting mechanism; the adjustment can therefore be effected unafraid of rain infiltration.

Abstract: The lighting fixture includes a mounting box and a component assembly. The mounting box can be oriented in a first direction for a recessed box mounting and wiring configuration or in a second direction (180.degree. from the first direction) for a surface conduit mounting and wiring configuration. The mounting box is mounted first and initial wiring connections are made, then component assembly is mounted on the mounting box.

Abstract: A hook and ornament assembly for a chandelier is provided. The assembly includes a hook with a first end terminating in a straight end-segment with a free end. A first ornament defining a straight bore is positioned on the end-segment, with the end-segment extending into the bore. The hook also has a first stop portion for limiting advancement of the first ornament further onto the hook and a second stop portion for limiting advancement of the first ornament off of the free end of the end-segment. The hook is constructed and arranged so that the straight end-segment can be spring biased away from the second stop and so that the first ornament can be positioned on and off the end-segment without permanently bending the hook. Hooks for such assemblies and methods for forming such assemblies also are provided.

Abstract: A lamp device having the ability to produce both a directed illumination for reading and a shaded illumination for general lighting of a room. The preferred embodiment of the lamp device comprises a lamp shade in the form of sunglasses attached to the periphery of a lamp housing. An upright stem is provided having a top end attached to the lamp housing and a bottom end affixed to a base. The lamp housing is disposed within a central cavity defined by translucent frame and temple members comprising the lamp shade. The lamp housing contains a first light pointed in a generally downward direction for the production of a directed illumination. Also within the lamp housing are a plurality of incandescent lights adjacent to the frame and temple members which project light through said members to produce shaded illumination in three directions.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes an outer cabinet and an inner liner separated by insulation. The liner includes a plurality of walls defining a compartment to receive items to be refrigerated. An electric light is positioned adjacent to a first of the liner walls. A second of the liner walls disposed perpendicular to the first wall has three spaced apart slots positioned closer to the first wall than the light to the first wall. A shield is positioned between the light and the first wall and includes three tabs received in the slots in the second wall. The middle tab has a pair of lateral ears with rest positions angled with respect to the long axis of the corresponding slot. The ears flex as the tab is inserted through the slot and then return to their rest position to overlie the second liner wall. The other tabs also are angled with respect to their slots to firmly engage the second wall when installed.

Abstract: A light bulb assembly includes a light bulb, a base receiving the light bulb, and a socket receiving the base. The base is formed with a displaceable arm terminating in a locking element. The socket is formed with an opening through a wall having an edge adapted to receive the locking element to lock the base to the socket. The base is releasable from the socket by passing a pointed implement through the opening to displace the finger and thereby to release the locking element.

Abstract: A light fixture having an arcuate convex lens includes a decorative strip extending across the lens convex configuration usually adhered thereto by an adhesive mounted on the strip. Decorative strip end retainers are homogeneously defined at lateral edges of the lens and comprise recesses having an opening adjacent the lens exterior convex surface whereby the decorative strip ends are received within the recess opening and the recesses retain the decorative strip end preventing the ends from pulling away from the lens surface.

Abstract: A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.

Abstract: A trouble light is provided which has an insulating housing and male prongs extending from one end of the housing and shielded by an extension of the housing. There is no conventional wired-in drop cord on the trouble light. Instead, an extension cord has a female socket and the aforesaid prongs on the housing are plugged into the extension cord female socket. A flexible retainer strap interconnects with the extension and is anchored on projections on the housing to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the extension cord from the trouble light.

Abstract: A chandelier having tensioned strings of ornaments is provided. The chandelier includes a frame having first and second attachment locations and at least one string of ornaments extending between the first and second attachment locations and tensioned in a predetermined pattern by corresponding tensioning structures such as springs attached to the strings of ornaments.

Abstract: A lamp holder or socket 1 is intended to receive an incandescent lamp bulb 2, especially a glass socket lamp or a plastic socket lamp. Two contact elements 8 and 9 are supported within the holder and are connected within the holder with the contact wires of the glass socket lamp and the electrical supply lead or plug holder. The two contact elements 8, 9 are formed in each case from an electroconductive plastic material. The holder also has an outer sheath 10 which encloses the contact elements 8, 9, and an inner wall which defines a separation zone 11 arranged within the holder 1 to insulate the contact elements 8, 9 from each other.

Abstract: A strobe light of a type suitable for safety, notification, and intrusion systems and the like includes a base, a lens having a generally cylindrical side wall defining an opening at one end, having an end wall at the other end and being attached at its open end to the base, and a lamp/electronics assembly mounted on the base and received within the side wall of the lens. The base has a generally planar main wall that is shaped and dimensioned such as to form closure for the opening of the lens side wall and having a front surface facing the end wall of the lens and a rear surface facing away from the end wall of the lens. A generally centrally located mounting boss having a threaded socket is adapted to receive a threaded mounting member.

Abstract: The electric lamp has a lamp vessel (1), which is secured to a cylindrical collar (20). A mounting member (40) is rotatably coupled to the collar (20), in that an end portion (41) thereof which is provided with a groove (42) projects into the collar (20) and in that the collar has hooks (21) gripping into the groove (42). The groove (42) has widened and deepened portions (42') extending to outside the collar (20), giving a special tool access to the hooks (21) to disengage them from the groove (42).

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade cover which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bendable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end, to be held in place primarily by a strip of double-sided adhesive tape adhered on one side around the upper perimeter opening of a lamp shade. The lamp shade cover is then adhered in position over the lamp shade to the exposed surface of the adhesive transfer tape.

Abstract: A shade control arrangement comprises a shade panel having inner and outer edges with an attachment clamp or attachment clips at the inner edge and additional clips at the outer edge. The outer clips can be used to hold the edge of a gelatin sheet or a perforated sheet to stretch the sheet across a source of light to which a pair of panels is connected using the inner clips or clamp. The clamp comprises inner and outer jaws which form a pocket that can be closed with a screw, at least one of the jaws being pivotally connected between the legs of a U-shaped fork that is detachably connected to the shade panel near the inner edge thereof. A flexible shaft is detachably connected to the clamp. A similarly structured clamp can be used to capture the edge of a flexible sheet that contains a plurality of parallel bend troughs so that the sheet can be bent into a variety of shapes.

Abstract: A lighting fixture, particularly a ceiling fixture adapted to surround a source of illumination, includes a horizontal mounting bracket with a set of upwardly open recesses formed in its upper edge. The bracket is preferably formed from a strip with a rectangular cross section, has overall a closed loop configuration, and is oriented with the recesses formed in a narrow edge surface of the strip. A set of translucent members are replacably assembled to the bracket without rivets or welding by a set of attachment members each have a hooked, upper end portion that seats in an associated one of the recesses. The seating is preferably snug and the hooked portion sandwiches the bracket below the recess to provide mechanical stability. The translucent member is preferably secured to the attachment member at a closed hole formed in the lower portion of the body by a conventional fastener that engages the hole and the translucent member.

Abstract: A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.

Abstract: A panel illuminating module consisting of an array of light-emitting diodes is provided wherein the light from the array can be adjustably directed to a target after the module is installed within the panel. The module has two parts, an upper part carrying the light-emitting diodes, and a lower part which is designed to install into standard panel circuitry connectors. The upper part is attached to the lower part by a cylindrical shaft about which one of the two parts is rotatable. Spring tension normally holds the two parts together on the shaft and a locking pin normally prevents the two parts from rotating relative to one another. However, the two parts can be optionally pulled apart from one another (against the spring tension) to disengage the locking pin and to allow the two parts to rotate relative to one another.

Abstract: An embellisher is arranged to surround, at least partially a glass which is generally of the kind typified by a cover glass of an auxiliary driving lamp, such as a long range lamp or fog lamp for an automotive vehicle. The embellisher has a structure comprising at least two layers, one of which is an outer layer which is transparent, with reliefs in the form of ribs or the like being formed at the interface between two of the layers.

Abstract: A gallery assembly for a decorative lighting chandelier includes a gallery ring and a plurality of decorative chains suspended from the gallery ring. The gallery ring is provided with openings, or pockets, which are dimensioned and shaped to support the uppermost crystal of the decorative chain in an upright position without the use of hooks or other connector elements. The opening includes an elongated crystal-receiving portion and a gap portion. The gap portion permits the decorative chain to be installed on the gallery ring by passing the connector through the gap and then lowering the decorative chain into the crystal-receiving portion of the opening until the crystal contacts the gallery ring. Upright support of the uppermost crysal is ensured by providing only four points of contact between the crystal and the gallery ring.

Abstract: A rotary dimmer switch mounting structure for a floor lamp, comprising two tubes connected by a pipe connector and fastened in a floor to support a lamp, and a rotary dimmer switch received inside the pipe connector and the tubes and controlled by a revolving shaft to regulate the intensity of light produced by the lamp, wherein the pipe connector has an elongated slot longitudinally extending from either end edge thereof for receiving the rotatable control shaft and therefore, the diameter of the tubes can be smaller than the total height of the shaft.

Abstract: A universal foldable lamp shade overshade which includes a uniformly pleated rectangular sheet of thin, somewhat rigid yet bandeable material having a plurality of side-by-side slender elongated panels integrally connected one to another in accordion fashion along a fold line between each panel. A hole is formed through each panel adjacent its upper end through which a draw string is positioned in in-and-out fashion through alternate holes. The side margins of the pleated sheet are connected to form a somewhat tubular member which is sized, when reduced in circumference at its upper end by tightening the drawstring, to be held in place primarily by gravity over and substantially covering a lamp shade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chandelier including chandelier trimmings connected to a framework by way of a hook and an attachment whereby the attachment is integral with at least part of the framework. The attachment consists of two openings which may be two slots or a slot and a hole which are located in the framework in such a way that the hook can be introduced into the attachment with the minimum of rotational movement and in such a way that the chandelier can be constructed even in close to the ceiling arrangement. It is advantageous if the framework is made from a flat strip or a plate. The hook is formed from wire and consists of a series of bends provided in such a way that when the hook is located in the attachment the trimmings achieve their correct position such that the framework is hidden by the trimmings. In this way, the framework need not be made of an ornamental material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for overcoming the cost and time penalties associated with replacing recessed lighting fixtures with flush mount lighting fixtures by using a flush mount trim, which in effect, is a flush mount lighting fixture from which the electrical wiring, lamp, socket and mounting hardware has been removed. The flush mount trim, using a pair of expansion springs, is coupled to the recessed lighting fixture. One or more socket extenders are added to the existing socket in the recessed lighting fixture depending upon the length of the bulb to be used in connection with the flush mount trim.

Abstract: A lamp assembly that includes a sleeve-like seal carried by the socket member that provides a bulb to socket terminal seal as well as a seal between the socket member and the lamp housing.

Abstract: A socket and changeable bulb housing snap fastener for Christmas light strings includes a bulb housing with at least one tongue and a corresponding number of T-shaped male members. An annular outer flange is formed on the socket. The T-shaped male member has a snapping head and is formed on an outer periphery of an annular hollow engaging portion of the bulb housing. The tongue is made of insulating material and extends radially and outwardly from an outer periphery of the outer flange. A rectangular slot, having a width slightly less than a maximum width of the snapping head of the T-shaped male member, is formed on the tongue adjcent to a free end of the tongue. A V-shaped groove is formed on an upper side of the tongue at an end opposite to the free end and extends transversely to a length of the tongue.

Abstract: Arrangement for an attachment for an electrical device, such as a reflector fitted with a bulb, which exhibits in the form of a pin or similar an electrical connection capable of being pushed into an electrical junction. The invention permits, among other things, the simple and effective attachment of an electrical device to an electrical cable. A coupling capable of being joined to an electrical cable, which coupling exhibits appropriate electrical connection devices which fit the electrical connection in question, is so arranged as to function as a stop both for an electrical device and for a holder capable of being joined to the electrical device.

Abstract: A lighting lamp having a display sheet laminated on the surface of a bulb thereof, said display sheet comprising a support having laminated thereon a light-susceptible layer including an active layer containing at least one of a dye and a pigment capable of coloring, fading, or discoloring by the action of an active light and an adhesive layer formed on the surface of the light-susceptible layer such that the portion corresponding to at least the display portion thereof is exposed, and being laminated on the surface of the bulb by the adhesive layer.

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 lamp holder includes a housing with an upper and a lower compartment. The upper compartment contains a fixed clamp block and a movable clamp block which can be moved away from and towards the first clamp block by means of a spring biased push member. The clamp blocks confine a cavity for receiving and clamping the lamp seat of a lamp. The lamp can be easily mounted on the lamp holder by simply pushing and releasing the push member.

Abstract: A removable panel-illuminating module is provided wherein the module comprises an array of light-emitting diodes. The module is quickly and easily installed and de-installed from standard panel circuitry connections without having to rotate the planar surface of the module.

Abstract: One end of an elongated beaded chain is secured in a screw base with a spring loaded connection. The chain extends downward through a central opening in a cover and in a reflector. The opening in the reflector includes a locking slot into which the chain can be placed. After the screw base is threaded into a conventional socket, the chain is passed through the opening as the reflector is drawn up into the opening for the existing recessed fixture. The fixture includes a trim ring which is placed against the ceiling which surrounds the recessed fixture. The chain is then pulled down against the spring in the screw base, pulled to the side into engagement with the slot portion of the opening, and released. The spring pulls upwardly on the chain and seats the new fixture snugly against the ceiling. The spring provides a small amount of flexibility to adjust for expansion and contraction due to temperature, normal structural vibrations, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a table lamp adapter system for providing interchangeability between incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. There is provided a table lamp system which includes a detachable lamp holder tubular housing 1 in combination with selector switch mechanism 2 and a three-step power switch 5 wherein the lighting source, whether it be fluorescent lamps or incandescent lamps, of the table lamp, is changeable to meet the user's wishes. Additionally, a support arm 7 is detachable from the overall system for separate storage to minimize space consumption.

Abstract: A discharge lamp luminaire is disclosed having improved mounting means for electrical circuit components employed in the lamp ballasting circuitry. The improvement is attributable to a particular mounting bracket securing the electrical circuit component or components in place. A street lighting luminaire having such mount construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a bulb in a reflector opening of a headlight includes tongues which are cut-out and bent-out of a portion of the reflector from which an opening is formed through which a bulb to be mounted thereat is inserted. These tongues engage notches in an edge of a base flange of the bulb in a radial direction to prevent rotation thereof. A holding spring which spans over the flange of the bulb base lies under tension against the flange and urges it against an opening frame of the reflector. The holding spring is attached to the reflector at cut outs in edges of the mounting tongues on opposite sides of the opening. Spring tongues from a middle portion of the holding spring impinge on the bulb base flange.

Abstract: A light bulb is mountable from a rear side of a bowl shaped headlight reflector by extending the light bulb through an opening in an apex of the reflector and rotating it less than 180 degrees. Radially protruding tongues of a plate shaped socket of the light bulb slide under a ring formed element during the mounting. The ring formed element is constructed of spring wire having a polygonal shape. The number of angles of the polygonal-shaped wire is the same as the number of tongues of the socket. The polygonal-shaped wire engages the reflector at its corners, or angles, and the middle of each side thereof is biased to tightly engage a tongue of the socket.

Abstract: In this mounting system, the bulb (10; 10') may be selected from a first type (10) and a second type (10'). The bulb defines a radial reference surface (11; 11') situated at a predetermined distance d.sub.1 or d.sub.2 from the midpoint (M) of its filament (12; 12'), where d.sub.1 is not equal to d.sub.2. The system comprises a bulb carrier (30) fixed to the reflector and defining a radial thrust surface (32) situated at a predetermined distance (f) from the focus (F) of the reflector; a first adaptor (40) suitable for co-operating with a bulb of the first type; and a second adapter (50) suitable for co-operating with a lamp of the second type. Thus, regardless of the type of bulb mounted on the bulb-carrier by the corresponding adaptor and regardless of the possible type of bulb support, the bulb filament is centered on the axis of the lamp and the axial position of the filament relative to the focus of the reflector is the same.

Abstract: An automotive safety device for reflecting light from a front headlight rearwardly along the sides of the vehicle is in the form of a detachable plastic reflective strip which has one end attached to the center of the headlight and offset therefrom and the other end wrapped around the side of the automobile and attached to a side panel. By adjustment of suction cups front and rear wheels can effectively be illuminated along with other portions of the side of the automobile. Auxiliary safety uses of the reflective strip are also possible. Because it is of thin, flexible material, it can be easily stored away.