Abstract: An art lamp and a lamp string, the art lamp includes a light head, a wire and a light shell. The light head is provided with a power board; the wire passes through a top of the light head to connect with the power board; the light shell filled with a transparent liquid or gel-like medium, at least one decorative piece is disposed in the medium. The lamp string includes a multi-wire conductor and a plurality of art lamps. One end of the multi-wire conductor has multiple wires, the other end thereof has a plug electrically connected to the multiple wires, each of the wires is connected with one of the light heads of the art lamps. The light of the a first LED lamp beads on the power board illuminates the light head, the medium and the decorative piece to present a decorative pattern.

Abstract: An asset identifier for an asset located within a physical environment is obtained based on received scanning information. The asset identifier is associated with a delivery destination defined for the asset. Asset location data that is associated with the obtained asset identifier and defines a position of the asset within the physical environment is generated based on the received scanning information. A current location of the physical environment is determined based on received asset location data. A projection device emits a navigational projection that corresponds to the position of the asset within the physical environment based on the asset location data and a determination that the determined current location is within a threshold distance of the defined delivery destination.

Abstract: An LED light device includes an LED night light or LED bulb having a moving projection image. The movement effect is obtained by (1) causing LEDs to illuminate with a time difference, (2) using a magnetic field force to cause a film, opening, printed piece, or slide to move, shake, spin, rotate, or vibrate, or (3) using a motor or movement to cause the film/opening/printed piece/slide or a projection-lens to move, shake, spin, rotate, or vibrate. Light beams from an LED light source pass through the film/opening/printed piece/slide and then through a projection lens that causes a tiny lighted image to become a bigger or more colorful moving projected image having a wider viewing angle.

Abstract: A control of gobos defend by records in the gobo. The gobos are formed by menued shapes.

Abstract: It comprises a fixed element (110) with a first pattern(P), an element (120) movable relative to the fixed element (110) with a second pattern (P), and a LED light source (150). At least one of the patterns (P) has different light transmission properties defining intersection areas between the patterns (P), which allow for the light to pass through at certain intensities, thus simultaneously creating a combination of a first effect and a second effect in operation. The first effect is the movement of various light points on the exterior visible surface of the lamp (100), and the second effect is the projection of a pattern of moving light to the outside of the lamp (100). The areas of intersection between the patterns are points or lines and/or define text and/or graphics.

Abstract: A lava lamp display device comprising: a frame having a permeable vision window at a front surface thereof, and a lamp base and a projection light at a bottom of inner side thereof; a film-coated glass mounted on the vision window; a support bracket having at least one positioning hole thereon; a transparent bottle arranged in the positioning holes; and two reflection mirrors having a center serving as a reference to define the two symmetrical reflection mirrors, and both sides thereof inclined forward to form an angle ? being not parallel with the film-coated glass with 180° angle. After the filler of the transparent bottle is reflected repeatedly by the two reflection mirrors, the vision window shows shapes in an inward serial arrangement in the middle and unlimited extension on both sides, having effects of an illumination lamp device, an art decoration, and special visual in one unit.

Abstract: A display device for lighting objects comprising: a frame having a vision window at a front side thereof, a film-coated glass mounted on the vision window, a support bracket arranged in the frame and having at least one positioning hole thereon, a lighting object having at least a part thereof arranged in the positioning hole and two pieces of refection mirrors having a center serving as a reference to define the first and second symmetrical reflection mirrors and both sides thereof inclined forward to form an angle between 145° and 175°. After a lighting object is reflected repeatedly by the two or more than two reflection mirrors, the vision window shows shapes in an inward serial arrangement from the middle to unlimited extension at both sides, providing effects of an illumination lamp device, an art decoration, and special visions in one unit.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor including: a ceramic body; an active layer including a plurality of electrodes formed to be alternately exposed to both end surfaces of the ceramic body; an upper cover layer; a lower cover layer having a thickness greater than that of the upper cover layer; and external electrodes, wherein when a distance from an end portion of the lowermost internal electrode of the active layer to an end portion of the external electrode covering a portion of a lower surface of the ceramic body is E, the shortest distance from the end portion of the external electrode to the lowermost internal electrode of the active layer is T, and a margin of the ceramic body in the length direction is F, 1.2?E/T and 30 ?m?F are satisfied.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing media playback on a turntable, such as an audio record turntable, includes an illumination apparatus. The illumination apparatus is generally placed on the turntable's platter, beneath a record to be played. The record may be transparent or semi-transparent. The illumination apparatus includes a light source that projects light up through the record for producing a visual effect.

Abstract: Light modulation devices are provided. At least one Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) is used to create an oscillating signal used to drive an intensity parameter, a color parameter or both in a light modulator. The oscillating signal may be mixed with a base signal. The modulated signal driving either of the intensity or color parameters may be simple or complex. Systems having a plurality of light projection devices, each associated with a corresponding light modulation device, are also provided. Such Light modulation systems may be used for a variety of applications.

Abstract: A lighting device. The lighting device includes a base portion, a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, wherein the wall includes a plurality of colors, the plurality of colors defining a color pattern, and a light source for illuminating the diffuser portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises receiving a time-varying power waveform. The power waveform may be periodic and/or phase-controlled. Compressed within a power range associated with the time-varying power waveform, a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal is produced, which is supplied to a light source in order to produce a lighting effect emulating lighting from a candle flame.

Abstract: LED controller devices (e.g., color changing modules) that may be connected to an LED fixture (e.g., an LED light strip or series of LED light strips) having multicolored LED lights or LED's which otherwise vary in intensity, color, brightness, etc. In some embodiments, the LED light strips may incorporate red/green/blue (RGB) LEDs or white/warm white/amber (WWA) LEDs. This LED controller device operates to vary the colors emitted by the LED lights in accordance with desired programs, colors, tones, light shows, etc. The controller devices of this invention may be used in a stand alone LED lighting fixture of part of a network, such as a network that uses a form of RS-485 architecture known as a “Digital Multiplexed Interface” (DMX) as frequently used for control of lighting.

Abstract: A light source is used to extend the operating period of light-activated materials in gazing globes and other decorative or ornamental objects. A gazing globe according to the invention includes a hollow glass globe supported on a stand. Photoluminescent, fluorescent or phosphorescent material is deposited on, or embedded in, the globe. A light-emitting diode (LED) is supported within the globe to activate the material. A solar cell is used to charge one or more batteries, and a light detector is used to switch power from the battery to the source of light when a sufficient level of darkness is detected. A violet or ultraviolet LED may be used as the light source, with the solar cell is supported on the stand. The material deposited on, or embedded in, the globe may intentionally glow in a swirling pattern when activated.

Abstract: A control system for a liquid motion lamp maintains the proper temperature of liquids within the lamp to provide desired motion within the lamp, and reduces sensitivity to ambient temperature. The lamp preferably includes two heating elements, a first element for initial heating, such as a heat blanket, resistive glass coating, or a submerged ring, and a second heating element generally providing both heat and lighting. A sensor measures the temperature of the liquid inside the lamp and the control system controls the heat sources to maintain the temperature within operating limits.

Abstract: A device and method for illuminating optical storage disks are disclosed. The device and method allow such disks to serve decorative and functional purposes, other than simply serving to store and transmit digital data. The display device is ideally suited to serve as a nightlight for children, and can also be utilized as an advertisement tool to promote the sale of optical storage disks or for any other suitable purpose.

Abstract: The vessel to display a changeable advertisement has a double walled vessel, an inside wall assembly, a windup motor, an upper wheel, a key and a bottom wheel. The inside wall is mounted rotatably in the double walled vessel. The windup motor is attached to the inside wall assembly. The upper wheel is attached to the double walled vessel and has a secondary gear and a threaded neck. The secondary gear is formed on the upper wheel. The key extends through the upper wheel, is attached to the windup motor and has a thread. The bottom wheel is mounted around the key and has a central threaded hole. When the central threaded hole screws onto the threaded neck on the upper wheel, the inside wall will rotate. When the central threaded hole screws onto the thread on the key, the double walled vessel will rotate.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus includes an effect wheel which is mounted on a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism is mounted on a mechanism which moves the effect wheel from a position outside of the light path to a position in which the effect wheel intersects the light path to provide a continuous wheel effect. The translation mechanism can move the effect wheel between positions in which the effect wheel crosses the light path in a horizontal direction and in a vertical direction, respectively. The apparatus allows a continuous wheel effect to be added to a multi-purpose luminaire and also allows the direction of travel of the continuous wheel effect across the illuminated field to be continuously varied.

Abstract: The present invention provides an illuminating apparatus capable of carrying out an illumination operation excellently by guiding the light from light sources to an illuminating member efficiently, and having a low price. The illuminating apparatus is provided with a pointer 2 adapted to be turned around a rotary shaft 1, a dial 3 positioned on a rear side of the pointer 2 and constituting a display member to be transmission illuminated, light-emitting diodes 6 positioned on a rear side of the dial 3 and in the vicinity of the rotary shaft 1 and constituting light sources for illuminating index portions 13 of the dial 3, a case 20 positioned on the rear side of the dial 3 and constituting a reflector provided with a reflecting portion 30, and a light guide member 19 positioned on the rear side of the dial 3 and adapted to guide the light from the light-emitting diodes 6 to the rear side of the dial 3.

Abstract: A sunlight defracting device for creating aesthetically pleasing light displays on walls near windows includes a blank compact disc having a light refractive surface, a ball having a non-diametric flat surface attached to the disc by means of an adhesive strip and a base on which the ball may be rested. The components may be sold in the assembled form or as a kit in unassembled form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design of an apparatus that controllably generates plurality of fountains or fog. The apparatus comprises of a plurality of concave focused transducers that are immersed in a fluid with the focus located at the fluid surface. The apparatus is further comprises of a function generator that generates cyclic signals in the Megahertz range that drives the transducers at one or more of their resonance frequencies. The apparatus comprises of a sound emitting device that include a computer controlled generator, music device or synthesizer that is used to modulate the drive signal to the transducers. The apparatus is further comprised of an amplifier that drives the transducers to produce high-intensity ultrasonic waves. The apparatus comprises of a light source that illuminates the produced fountains or fog. The full embodiment of the invention consists of drive electronics that generate cyclic signals that are modulated by sound of music or other rhythmic signals.

Abstract: A dynamic light sculpture system and method of use are provided. The system includes an optical element that is coated with an optically active material. The optical element may be arranged by the user/artist proximate a viewing screen. A beam of light is directed obliquely at the optical element to produce both transmitted and reflected secondary beams in a myriad of colors.

Abstract: A color separation disc assembly combinable with an article formed of optical fibers. The assembly has a color separation disc that is able to rotate along with a shaft of a motor for generating different colors on ends of optical fibers by separating light emitted from a light source therethrough. A lightning ball is adjacent to the article and electrically connected to a high voltage generation circuit for generating lightning therein, enabling the article to have a colorful appearance within a dazzling environment.

Abstract: A light controller device to control illumination characteristics of a light system, the device comprising a plurality of switches wherein each switch is operable to select at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors, a plurality of lights to illuminate at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors based on which switch of the plurality of switches is selected, a viewer window where the plurality of lights illuminates through the viewer window when the switch is selected, and a structure to hold the plurality of switches, plurality of lights, and viewer window.

Abstract: Apparatus for simulating flames and producing a more realistic flame effect is provided. The apparatus comprises a light source to illuminate at least one flame element which is movably suspended within the apparatus, and viewed through a diffusing screen. The apparatus includes a means for simulating airborne burning embers which comprises the tape used as the suspending means for the flame elements. The apparatus also includes reflective flicker flame elements to produce a variation in the colour and intensity of the flame effect produced. In has been found that the realism of the flame effect can be enhanced if the top of the flame element it is angled rearwards with respect to the viewing screen.

Abstract: An illuminating writing instrument useful for persons afflicted with hypotonia comprises: (a) a housing having a lower end and an upper end; (b) a writing core located within the housing, wherein the writing core has a first end which extends beyond the lower housing end and a second end; (c) a head having a first head end which operatively interfaces the writing core second end, and a second head end; (d) a force applying member which is operatively associated with the head; and (e) an electrical circuit which comprises in electrical connection: (i) a power source, (ii) a first switch electrically operatively associated with the power source, (iii) a second switch which is operatively associated with the second head end, wherein the second switch is capable of generating a signal responsive to force being applied to the writing core first end, and (iv) a multicolor indicator operatively associated with the first and second switches and capable of receiving signals from the first and second switches

Abstract: A decorative lamp includes a base holding a lamp bulb and a motor drive unit, a rotary table supported on the base around the lamp bulb and rotated by the motor drive unit, an inner lampshade fixedly mounted on the rotary table for synchronous rotation with the rotary table, the inner lamp shade having a design of underwater scene on an outside wall thereof, and a magnifying transparent outer lampshade fixedly mounted on the base and covering over the inner lampshade to magnify the dimensions of the inner lampshade.

Abstract: A light control device and method are provided for receiving an audible signal from an audio speaker and outputting a light control signal, whereby the light control signal controls the illumination of a light source placed near the audio speaker.

Abstract: An ornamental sphere includes a base and a transparent or translucent sphere mounted on the base. The sphere is completely filled with rheoscopic fluid. A driving apparatus within the sphere is energized to agitate the rheoscopic fluid to thereby create currents or movements that are visible to an observer through the sphere. In addition, a light source is mounted within the sphere to illuminate the rheoscopic fluid and enhance the appearance and visibility of the current movement. The light and/or the driving apparatus can be activated by a plurality of systems. Alternatively, the sphere can be filled with two immiscible fluids having different refractive indexes.

Abstract: A display lamp includes an electric light bulb disposed within a cylinder supported in a substantially vertical orientation. A light-transmitting container of water or other light-transmitting liquid is supported on the top of the cylinder. A dispenser of liquid is disposed above the container for dropping droplets of liquid onto the surface of the liquid in the container for disturbing it. The light shines through the vessel and the liquid and its disturbed surface and onto an associated display surface, such as an adjacent wall or ceiling, for producing thereon a visual wave pattern which moves in accordance with the disturbance of the liquid surface.

Abstract: An adornment lamp comprises a container-like shade including a transparent liquid contained therein and a plurality of reflective tiny pieces immersed in the transparent liquid; a transparent tube assembly surrounded by the shade and including a lower first container having a hollow cylindrical shape open to the bottom, a colored liquid contained in the first container, an upper second container, and an intermediate helical tube in fluid communication with the first and second containers; and a stand having a light source surrounded by the first container. When the light source is activated, the transparent liquid and the colored liquid are heated by the emitted light of the light source, whereby a convection is generated in the transparent liquid for moving and revolving the tiny pieces, and drops are formed by the colored liquid and continuously moved upward along the tube.

Abstract: A stage lamp is composed of a lower casing, driving device, a support frame, eccentric device, a swing ring, and a globe shade. Once the power is on, the light bulb is lighted up and the output shaft of the driving device actuates to rotate the eccentric rod on the eccentric device. Therefore, the globe shade rotates eccentrically and the swing ring moves pivotally in an arc to make the colored light emitted through the globe shade has irregular lighting change for enhancing dynamic visual delight.

Abstract: A device for the simulation of an open fire, with at least one projection surface and at least one light source illuminating the projection surface, characterized in that the projection surface consists of a light and thin material and that a device for producing an air flow erecting and moving the projection surface with an air flow outlet arranged in the lower area of the projection surface is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus which provides a substantially planar display device. Such apparatus including a predetermined plurality of sets of lights. Each of such predetermined plurality of sets of lights including an even number of lights connected to one circuit to be simultaneously energized thereby. The lights in such set being disposed in a substantially symmetrical array having at least four mirror axes and an energization device connected to such predetermined plurality of such sets of lights for energizing BP predetermined plurality of such sets of lights in an apparently random manner.

Abstract: A decorative tunnel light includes a casing having at least a front window, a front plane reflective mirror closely located behind the front window, a rear convex reflective mirror behind the front mirror with a predetermined distance existing between them, and a light string consisting of a plurality of bulbs located between the front and the rear reflective mirrors with the bulbs equally spaced along and radially inward projected from a periphery of the window. When the bulbs of the light string are lightened, lights from the bulbs repeatedly reflect off the front plane and the rear convex reflective mirrors to show behind the front window a plurality of lines of images of lights that converge in the distance in the tunnel light. The convex reflective mirror may be of any curvature and eccentric from the front window.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a three-dimensional image is provided. The system uses one or more laser beams directed at one or more mirrors. Each mirror is flexibly attached to the vibrating portion of a transducer such as a speaker, the transducer being coupled to a signal source. Suitable signal sources include radio and television tuners, CD players, tape decks, VCRs, musical instruments with suitable signal outputs, and signal generators. The laser beam(s) reflected by the mirror(s) is directed at a rotating viewing surface, the viewing surface being semi-transparent. Due to the rotation of the viewing surface, a three-dimensional image is formed that can be viewed from multiple angles.

Abstract: An apparatus consisting of a cable grid system for lighting in which a light can be positioned at any location on a ceiling. Optionally, the light fixtures can include a diffraction grating reflector (such as a music CD) to reflect light patterns onto the ceiling from a light source which is preferably a point source. Also, light fixtures with diffraction grating reflectors could be mounted on a wall, table, or on the ceiling without using a cable grid system.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a diffraction grating, such as a CD, CD-ROM, DVD, laserdisc, mini disc or the like, positioned with respect to the light bulb for reflecting light from the bulb to produce a pleasing spectral visual effect.

Abstract: A new and improved lighting display comprising a base having an upwardly facing top surface. The top surface is reflective and has a plurality of spaced apart apertures therein. A light is positioned in each of the apertures such that a light beam from each light shines upwardly away from the reflective top surface. A frame is supported on the base and extends over the apertures. Ornaments are hung from the frame over each of the apertures whereby the light beams may be dispersed by the ornaments during use. In specific embodiments of the invention, light displays for use in motor vehicles as supplemental stop lights and turn signal lights is provided. In other specific embodiments, an ornamental light display is provided for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A moisture damage protection system for an article display case of the type which uses an air pump to inject high pressure air through an air line into a base portion of a transparent, liquid filled tube or column to form bubbles which rise through the liquid in the column is disclosed. The protection system prevents liquid in the column from backing up through the air line into the air pump when the pump is de-energized. A hollow pipe, which may be in the form of one of several support pipes for article support plates surrounding the column, is provided in which the air line from an air outlet port of the pump is inserted. The air line extends upwardly through the hollow pipe to a level above the level of the liquid in the tube, then loops back downwardly through the hollow pipe and out of a base portion of the hollow pipe into an air inlet port in a base portion of the column which is in communication with the liquid in the column.

Abstract: A decorative illumination apparatus including a light source, a microphone, and a controller that changes the light emission of the light source in response to sounds detected by the microphone. The controller controls the intensity and the flashing of the light source. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is installed in an automobile and the light source is a cable-like electroluminescent light source that can be easily fitted around an automobile component, such as an instrument panel. In addition to the microphone, the invention can also be connected to audio equipment, in which case the controller varies light emission in response to audio signals from the audio equipment.

Abstract: A light diffuser includes a light scattering element particularly useful for ornamental and decorative purposes. The light scattering element has macroscopic chaotically or quasi-chaotically formed refracting planes and/or reflection planes. The light scattering element further includes a casing filled with a liquid medium. The light scattering element further includes a flexible material with macroscopic chaotically or quasi-chaotically formed exterior surfaces. The light diffuser includes viscous prisms that cause diffractions and refractions with light, interferences such as superposition of light waves, highly varied polarizations, dispersions and beam concentrations.

Abstract: A novelty shadow projecting lamp is disclosed having at the center a light source contained in a protective enclosure. A portal or opening lets light escape in a predetermined direction, and is in visual communication with and surrounding a light source enveloped by a bi-phased liquid. The bi-phased liquid includes bits of meltable wax. A heat source located in the base portion of the lamp, is in thermal communication with the liquid. As the heating element melts the wax, which is suspended in the liquid, the wax melts and floats freely in the liquid, thereby passing through the light source and casting shadows onto walls and surrounding area.

Abstract: The pet toy projects a moving image into a room, as determined by a computer chip, so that a pet may be entertained by the moving image without requiring a person to be in the room to move the image. The pet toy comprises an upright housing containing batteries and supported by a heavy base with a ball bearing unit at the top of the housing. The ball bearing unit has a lamp unit attached thereto. A plurality of glass units with various cut-outs that may be removably attached to the lamp unit so that the glass units may be used to change the image projected by the lamp unit. A control unit contained in the housing controls the speed of the rotatable ball bearing unit to control the speed of the moving light image.

Abstract: A fused glass light pattern generator in the form of a disc-shaped gobo including fused glass particles of various size and shape. The fused particles have an uneven, multi-level surface sufficient to distort light in response to a light beam being passed through the gobo. The particles may include color producing substances or color may be added to the light beam. The result is an enhanced artistic effect when the images, which are also movable, are projected onto a projection surface which may be a solid surface or theatrical fog.

Abstract: A roller for a roller skate is made of a light transmitting material. The roller includes an electrical circuit for emitting a light from within the roller. The entire roller is thereby illuminated by the circuit and appears, itself, to be a light source. A flat peripheral edge of the roller is particularly brightly illuminated. The light source or the roller, or both may be colored to produce a color or color combination of choice.

Abstract: A decorative light is disclosed. It includes a hollow base seat having a bulb seat on bottom portion for a bulb to fit in. The bulb is surrounded by a thermally insulated sheet which is spaced from the base seat and the bulb by a certain distance. A top end of the base seat is formed with a through hole in which a container is fitted. The container contains a liquid inside, which is dyed into a predetermined color and mixed with a plurality of polished plates. In use, the bulb radiates light and heat to the container to stir up the liquid, so that the polished plates are rolled to reflect the light and create a dynamic flickering effect.