Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, lighting systems features multiple inter-connectable light panels each having multiple light-emitting elements thereon. One or more of the light panels features one or more connectors, and associated conductors, for the transmission of power, communication signals, and/or control signals.

Abstract: A battery pack comprises a housing shaped to fit into a battery compartment of a battery-operated device. A battery is disposed within the housing. A light source emitting at least 50 lumens is mounted to the housing and is operably coupled to the battery such that the light source is selectably powered by the battery via a manually operated switch and the battery pack is configured to operate as a lighting device so that the battery pack can be used as a stand-alone lighting device. The battery pack has electrical connections for electrically connecting to the battery-operated device when the battery pack is inserted into the battery compartment of the battery-operated device. The battery pack includes a positive battery terminal and a negative battery terminal disposed on the housing and configured to contact a mating positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery-operated device.

Abstract: A tripod (1) for supporting a video camera includes a head element (4) and a plurality of supporting legs (2), whereby each leg (2) is attached at one end to the head element (4). The tripod includes an illumination means (6) which is arranged to illuminate a space beneath said head element (4).

Abstract: A secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte layer including non-aqueous electrolytic solution and a polymer compound. The polymer compound includes a graft copolymer. The graft copolymer includes a block copolymer as a main chain, and includes one or both of a homopolymer and a copolymer as one or more side chains. The block copolymer includes, as polymerization units, vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. The homopolymer includes, as a polymerization unit, one selected from the group consisting of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene, monomethyl maleate, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, acrylic acid, and methacrylic acid. The copolymer includes, as polymerization units, two or more selected from the group consisting of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene, monomethyl maleate, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, acrylic acid, and methacrylic acid.

Abstract: A mechanism which makes it possible to space-efficiently arrange electrical components and a circuit board in a light emitting device. The light emitting device includes a light emission section and a circuit board disposed in a manner extending in a direction intersecting with an emission surface of the light emission section. A first flash circuit including a booster circuit, a second flash circuit including a high voltage circuit for causing the light emission section to emit light, and a third flash circuit including a control circuit for a digital system are mounted on the circuit board, and the third flash circuit is disposed at a location more remote from the light emission section than the first flash circuit and the second flash circuit are.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A light emission device attachable and detachable to and from an imaging apparatus, includes: a light emission portion; a storage portion for accommodating a battery which supplies electric power to cause the light emission portion to emit light; and a capacitor which accumulates electrical energy to cause the light emission portion to emit light using the power supplied from the battery, wherein the storage portion is arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the battery accommodated in the storage portion is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the light emission portion, the capacitor is arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the capacitor is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the light emission portion, and the storage portion and the capacitor are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the light emission portion.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: The present example provides a flexible and compact system for diffusing light in multiple levels when taking photographs. An adapter capable of coupling many types of flashes is fitted to a first diffusion device. The diffusion device may be fitted inside a light box fitted with a diffusion lens so that additional light dispersion is provided. The light box may be substituted with a black box that tends to direct diffused light for further control over exposure. Various filters may also be used in the system allowing for further flexibility in setting exposure. And finally a system of reflectors and shields allow further control of lighting effects.

Abstract: A tripod adapted for supporting a camera comprises a central support and three legs having uppers ends pivotally connected to the central support. At least one of the legs has a plurality of light-emitting components mounted thereon.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A tripod adapted for supporting a camera comprises a central support and three legs having uppers ends pivotally connected to the central support. At least one of the legs has a plurality of light-emitting components mounted thereon.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A lighted brush has a brush head mounted on a housing. Batteries stored within the housing power a seven color LED module made of three light emitting diodes (LEDs). A transparent handle illuminated by the seven color LED module has a module controller. The transparent handle mounted on the housing at a housing end is an acrylic rod directing light from the end of the rod and from the sides of the rod.

Abstract: A portable, cable free, industrial troubleshooting stroboscope includes a housing having a light source, a control circuitry, a display and a user control mechanism. A pair of power terminals internal to the housing connect to a removable power pack. One or more easily removable replenishable power packs with mating power terminals connect internally to the housing. Means used to directly replenish the removable power pack is in or out of the housing are also included.

Abstract: A flash apparatus operates on power supplied from internal batteries and an external battery in an auxiliary battery apparatus. A battery check is executed by detecting the charge speed at which a main capacitor is charged and comparing the charge speed with a threshold value. The threshold value is set higher when the auxiliary battery apparatus is mounted than the threshold value set when the auxiliary battery apparatus is not mounted. Thus, an accurate battery check reflecting the presence/absence of the auxiliary battery apparatus can be achieved.

Abstract: This patent application is for a camera-mounted device designed to illuminate the displays and controls of a photographic camera under low light conditions. The invention consists of a light emitting unit attached to a DC power source housing unit via a flexible arm. The illumination device enables the operator of a photographic camera to easily read the displays and adjust the controls of said camera under low light conditions.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved illumination device (10) which provides light fluxes with continuously variable spectral content and luminosity. The illumination device (10) includes a power supply (20) which is contained in a housing (24) which has a front face (28). Light sources (30a, 30b & 30c) are mounted on the front face (28) of the housing (24) and are connected to the power supply (20). The light sources (30a, 30b & 30c) are disposed to emit light fluxes substantially in the direction (38) of a selected object in front of the illumination device (10). The illumination device (10) also includes a color screen (40a, 40b and 40c) associated with each light source (30a, 30b and 30c).

Abstract: A battery pack housing four tubular cells in juxtaposition to each other in vertical and transverse directions. The battery pack has a cell housing unit, a plurality of cells housed within said cell housing unit, first and second grooves formed on both lateral surfaces of the cell housing unit extending parallel to the direction of insertion of the housing unit into an electronic device, at a mid height along the height of the cell housing unit, and a third groove formed at a mid position along the width of the housing unit extending from the forward end face as far as a mid portion of the housing unit. The first and second grooves are opened in a forward end face of the housing unit in the direction of insertion. The battery device also has a hole formed in a portion of the forward end face of the housing unit not faced by the end faces of the cells housed within the housing unit. An electronic device in which the battery device is loaded has a battery loading section dimensioned to hold the battery device.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is comprised of an illumination unit arranged so as to project from a light apparatus body by a predetermined distance, a spring for spring-biasing the illumination unit in the direction in which the illumination unit is projected from the light apparatus body, a power switch for the illumination unit which is switched in accordance with a movement of the illumination unit, an engaging portion for engaging the illumination unit at the position close to the light apparatus body, and a releasing portion for releasing the engaging portion, wherein the lighting apparatus can be energized only when the illumination unit is projected from the lighting apparatus body. Also, an electrode apparatus attached to power source equipments such as a battery pack or the like is comprised of an electrode cover for shielding an electrode portion, wherein the electrode cover can be opened by a projected electrode portion of the equipments to which the power source equipment is attached.

Abstract: A reed switch is provided between a video camera and a battery pack circuit section. A current flowing when the video camera operates is detected by the reed switch. A video light is turned on or off on the basis of the detected current value. When the power source does not reach a specified voltage, the video light is turned off. The outer light amount when photographing is converted into an electric current by a phototransistor. When the current is less than a threshold level, the video light is lit or turned on. The threshold level is varied by a variable resistor.

Abstract: A battery coupler for use in VTR integral with a camera. The battery coupler can be mounted to the VTR integral with a camera, allows a battery to be connected thereto, and includes a shoe for mounting accessories. Therefore, if the battery coupler is mounted to the VTR integral with a camera, then a microphone, a video light or the like can be mounted to the VTR integral with a camera.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a lighting device for use with a video camera provided with a detachable battery casing. According to this invention, the lighting device includes a leg thinly configured in unison with a light emitter, wherein said leg is attached along one side thereof to a mount arranged on a rear side of the video camera and adapted to serve also as the mount for the battery casing, the battery casing is attached to the other side of the leg and thereby a battery contained within the battery casing energizes both the lighting device and the video camera. According to another aspect of the invention, the battery casing is provided with means adapted to be loaded thereon with the lighting device and, upon loading this means with the lighting device, the latter is electrically connected to the battery contained within the battery casing through electric connector means.

Abstract: An auxiliary illuminating device of a camera including a main body having a front and a rear faces, an engaging base disposed on the front face, a first battery seat disposed on the rear face, an illuminating light, a support rod connecting the illuminating light to the main boy, and an inner circuit, characterized in that the illuminating light has a light tail including two pivotally openable portions which can be opened to expose a second battery seat contained in the light tail so as to install an additional battery therein, whereby through the coordination of the inner circuit, a single battery or two identical or two different batteries with different capacitances can be used to simultaneously supply power.

Abstract: A video camera illuminating device adapter incorporated with a video camera having a main body attachable on one side to a video camera and an illuminating device respectively and batteries attached to the opposite side. A simple circuit in the main body detects the video camera in use and by a control relay closes a looped circuit to turn on the illuminating device. The light source can be integral with the main body of the adaptor or portions of the main body can be locked at an angle to each other.

Abstract: A protection structure is pivotal between a horizontal stored position in proximity to the underside of a case and an unstored position protruding downwardly and rearwardly from the case. In the stored position, the structure is in protective relation to an actuator of a power switch which controls energization of light-emitting unit from a power units, both mounted in the case. In the unstored position the structure is operable to mount the case on a camera through connecting and locking means thereon.

Abstract: A battery containment apparatus for electronic flash contains a plurality of batteries, which are grouped into a plurality of battery banks, each including a substantially equal number of batteries. Each bank defines a d.c. source. The apparatus improves the portable use and the ease of operation of an electronic flash while assuring an efficient utilization of the battery capacity when it is used with an electronic flash which requires a plurality of d.c. sources, for example, an electronic flash including a plurality of DC-DC converters which must be energized by a plurality of d.c. sources.

Abstract: In a strobo flash apparatus comprising a power source part and an exchangeable flashing part, the power source part includes a DC-DC converter circuit for inducing a D.C. high voltage and has a connecting plate with its edge parts are formed as grooves, the exchangeable flashing part includes a flashing discharge tube and has a connecting recess for receiving the connecting plate said recess having protrusions for engaging with the grooves.

Abstract: To permit easy handling and pivoting of the flash head of a flash gun using n elongated flash tube, in which the reflector units are rotatable relative to each other, a tubular structure (2) is provided retaining electronic and energy supply components for the flash gun, terminating in a cylindrical flange platform (3); the flash tube (8)-reflector (7) combination is located in a cylindrical housing (4) which has a cylinder axis (6) at right angles to the axis (5) of the tube, the housing (4) terminating in a flange-like extension having a cylindrical end portion (11) which fits on the platform (3) of the tube, and is rotatable with respect thereto.