Abstract: A shelving assembly includes a support plate, left and right side supports, and rear and front anti-tip and retention features. The side supports each include a front end located adjacent to a front edge of the support plate, and a rear end located adjacent to a rear edge of the support plate. A portion of the rear and front anti-tip and retention features is disposed above the support plate for preventing tipping and for retaining the support plate on the side supports. The front and rear anti-tip and retention features are spaced apart such that a majority of the top surface of the support plate along opposite left and right side edges is freely exposed and unencumbered by the front and rear anti-tip and retention features.

Abstract: A luminous glazing unit including at least one substrate formed by a transparent glazing element; at least one light source; and at least one light extraction device for extracting the light, the extraction device being arranged to create a luminous region, the extraction device being formed by at least one fibrous layer.

Abstract: A refrigerator with an ultraviolet LED may be provided that includes: a base disposed on a first member and a second member which are placed within the refrigerator and have one surfaces having facing directions crossing each other; a first fixing member disposed between the base and the first member; a second fixing member disposed between the base and the second member; and an ultraviolet LED being disposed on the top surface of the base and emitting light toward the interior space of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a thermally insulating internal container having an interior space, a refrigeration apparatus for cooling the interior space, and a door leaf arranged pivotably relative to the internal container for opening and closing the interior space. Arranged within the interior space is an internal lighting system for at least partially illuminating the interior space. The lighting system includes a conductor board having an electrical contact, a housing having a shaft which is open in a direction toward the interior space so as to allow the conductor board to be pushed into the shaft, and a lighting member arranged within the housing and fastened on the conductor board. An electrical line supplies electrical energy to the lighting member and is provided with an edge board plug which is electrically connected to the electrical contact of the conductor board for connecting the lighting member electrically to the electrical line.

Abstract: A glass ceramic article is provided so that a reliable coloring with a defined transmittance is ensured. The reliable coloring of the glass ceramic article is based on a high content of iron oxide of more than 0.1 percent by weight which itself has a strongly coloring effect does not further reduce transmittance but rather interacts with vanadium oxide to attenuate the absorption caused by vanadium oxide.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the thermal protection of LED light modules in a range hood appliance is provided. If the temperature of the LED light module reaches a predetermined temperature, one or more protective actions are taken to prevent over heating the LED light module. Such protective actions can include e.g., decreasing and/or terminating the power to the LED light module, opening a damper to provide air for cooling the LED light module, and/or activating a fan to provide forced convection cooling of the LED light module.

Abstract: An LED light fixture assembly includes an elongated first support member, an elongated second support member spaced from and substantially parallel to the first support member, and a plurality of elongated LED lighting fixtures coupled to and extending between the first support member and the second support member. Each LED lighting fixture includes an elongated structural frame member having a substantially channel shaped support portion, and a mounting portion opposite the support portion. Each LED lighting fixture also includes a plurality of LED light modules secured to and positioned along the mounting portion, and a cover extending along and supported by the mounting portion. The cover is positioned so light emitted from the plurality of LED light modules passes through the cover and away from the mounting portion.

Abstract: A container apparatus includes a container and a light assembly. The light assembly can include four elongate light members. The container can include a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall defines four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses are formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses are sized and shaped to conform to the elongate light members so that the light members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses.

Abstract: There is described a food cooling appliance (1) having an outer casing (2) extending along a vertical reference axis (A); a food cooling chamber (3) housed inside the outer casing (2) and of a given length (L1) measured along the reference axis; at least one food-supporting shelf (5) positioned firmly, m but in easily removable manner, inside the cooling chamber; a primary inductor (8) extending in a direction parallel to the reference axis, and of a length (L2) substantially equal or less than the length of the cooling chamber; one or more light-emitting units (18) located along an outer peripheral edge of the shelf and coplanar with the shelf; and at least on secondary inductor (9) housed in the shelf to supply the light-emitting diodes (18) with electric current.

Abstract: An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.

Abstract: A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with a pantry compartment that is accessible from outside the refrigerator by pulling open an easy access pantry drawer without the need to first open the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment. A divider between the pantry compartment and the fresh food compartment is formed by a secondary mullion and a transparent shelf. The secondary mullion is provided with a light source for illuminating the contents of the pantry drawer. A light source at the rear of the pantry compartment shines generally forwardly and upwardly to illuminate the fresh food compartment.

Abstract: A door of a refrigerator includes a front panel formed of a metal material, a display unit including a display portion which is disposed at a rear side of the front panel and on which operating information of the refrigerator is displayed when the display portion becomes bright or dark, and a plurality of through holes formed in a region of the front panel corresponding to the display portion. Although the display unit is hidden inside the door, information displayed on the display unit can be seen to a user through the plurality of through holes.

Abstract: A shelving assembly (500) includes a pair of sheet metal sidearms (506) having ladder connectors (508) releasably coupled to cantilever ladders (504). An LED strip (520) having spaced apart LEDs is positioned immediately behind a refrigerator shelf (516). A rear form (522) is used for securing the LED strip (520) to a refrigerator shelf (516). The LED strip (520) is powered through electrical contact modules (524) which conductively connect to low voltage power strips (534).

Abstract: A formed body having a curved surface, a method of producing the formed body, a front cover for a vehicle lighting device, and a method of producing the front cover. A front cover for a vehicle lighting device, mounted to a front opening in a vehicle lighting device having a lamp body and a light source which is provided in the lamp body, wherein a heat generating body is provided in a substantially rectangular region of that surface of the front cover which faces the light source. The heat generating body maintains the relationship of Ra =(2 R0), where R0 is the electric resistance value (initial value) of the heat generating body before the heat generating body is elongated and Ra is the electric resistance value of the heat generating body after the heat generating body is elongated 5%.

Abstract: A shelf for supporting items including but not limited to in refrigerated appliances includes in an integrated fashion a supporting surface and around the perimeter of the supporting surface of similar dimensions. A lighting subassembly is mountable to or integrated in the framing. Electrical power can be through touchless or contact electrical communication. In one form the supporting surface is a single substantially clear plate. In another form the supporting surface is a thin glass top layer and a bottom layer overmolded with the framing to the thin glass top layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device (20) for a cooking zone element (10) provided for a cooking hob covered by a transparent panel. The illumination device (20) is provided for a cooking zone element (10) with a central cutout (40) in a central portion of said cooking zone element (10). The illumination device (20) includes at least one diffuser screen (14) arranged or arrangeable in an upper portion of the central cutout (40) of the cooking zone element (10) and parallel to the transparent panel of the cooking hob. The illumination device (20) includes at least one light source element (30) arranged or arrangeable below the central cutout (40) of the cooking zone element (10). The illumination device (20) includes an optical lens (28) enclosing an upper portion of the light source element (30). Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding cooking zone element and cooking hob.

Abstract: A pivoting mullion for a temperature-controlled storage device is provided. The pivoting mullion includes a mullion body pivotally attached to a display case door of the temperature-controlled storage device. The mullion body is rotatable relative to the display case door between a first position when the display case door is open and a second position when the display case door is closed. The mullion body is configured to provide a support surface against which the display case door rests when the mullion body is in the second position and the display case door is closed. The pivoting mullion further includes a lighting element fixed to the mullion body and configured to activate when the display case door is closed. Activation of the lighting element illuminates items within the temperature-controlled storage device such that the items are visible through the display case door when the display case door is closed.

Abstract: A container apparatus includes a container and a light assembly. The light assembly can include four elongate light members. The container can include a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall defines four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses are formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses are sized and shaped to conform to the elongate light members so that the light members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a merchandise display system. The arrangement comprises a detector (5) arranged to detect the presence of a person (8) in the proximity of a display region (2) adapted to accommodate a piece of merchandise (3), a temperature adjustment device (4) arranged to adjust the temperature in the proximity of the display region, and a controller (6) configured to, based on the detection, control the temperature adjustment device. The present invention is advantageous in that the temperature difference may contribute to how the piece of merchandise is perceived by the person.

Abstract: A cooling system utilizing a potential energy that provides cooling with low power consumption is disclosed. The cooling system may comprise a heat dissipating member, a support structure, a movable assembly, and a coil. In one embodiment, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate above the heat dissipating member by utilizing induction from the coil and the potential energy to generate air flow that provide cooling on the heat dissipating member. In other embodiments, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate substantially within the recess of the heat dissipating member.

Abstract: An adjustable refrigerator shelf assembly receives electrical power through a loosely draped conductor held within a pocket on one side of the shelf assembly. The shelf assembly may include a detent mechanism allowing adjustment of the shelf assembly upward and downward by successive lifting and lowering of the shelf without direct manipulation of a detent or a lock allowing both the detent mechanism and conductor to be wholly covered at all times.

Abstract: A heating cooker of the present invention includes a plurality of light emitting indicator units. The light emitting indicator units each have a temperature sensing unit that senses an ambient temperature of a light emission source. Therefore, deterioration of the light emission source of each of the light emitting indicator units can be suppressed to realize a further reduction in thickness, and to improve visibility of the indicator sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an external condenser and light assembly and, more particularly, to an improved external air conditioning condenser and housing that is designed to additionally serve as a light assembly for an emergency vehicle. The condenser housing is mounted to the exterior of the emergency vehicle, which improves the performance of the emergency vehicle's air-conditioning system. The design of the condenser housing also allows it to serve as a light assembly on which emergency vehicle lights are mounted. The condenser housing and light assembly structure thereby provides for proper air conditioning functionality without occupying space on the exterior of the vehicle that would more preferably be occupied by emergency lighting.

Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls with at least one fin to dissipate heat. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs are mounted to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. First and second interconnection board assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs. When the first and second interconnection board assemblies are energized by an internal power source, current travels from each interconnection assembly through fasteners to each group of LEDs for illumination.

Abstract: A lighting device for a drawer type refrigerator is provided. The drawer type refrigerator comprises at least one drawer having a drawer door, and an upper rotary door or an upper drawer door disposed above the drawer door. The lighting device comprises: a lamp assembly comprising a lamp and a lamp shade of a light-transmission material and disposed in a groove formed in a lower portion of the upper rotary door or the upper drawer door; a switch assembly configured to control the lamp assembly based upon whether the drawer is pulled out; a power supply assembly configured to supply power to the switch assembly; and a connection assembly connected between the lamp assembly and the switch assembly to supply power to the lamp assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for illuminating the interior of a refrigerated appliance such as refrigerator, freezer or combination includes storage shelf or surface in the appliance, a divider positioned relative at shelf or storage surface, and a divider lighting subassembly on the divider. Electrical power is provided from an electrical power source in the appliance to the divider lighting subassembly on the divider. Light sources of the divided light subassembly can be selected to illuminate from a position on the divider. Different lighting schemes can be instructed to the light sources. The light sources can be LEDs.

Abstract: A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having case structure. The merchandiser also includes a light assembly. The light assembly has a light housing and a light source coupled to the light housing to direct light generally toward the product display area. The merchandiser further includes an attachment mechanism having a magnet housing and a magnet substantially enclosed by the magnet housing. The attachment mechanism is coupled to the light housing opposite the light source to attach the light assembly to the case structure.

Abstract: The LED lamp includes a housing, an LED chip, a control module, a battery and a heater with a temperature controlled switch. The housing is composed of a front cover and a back cover. The LED chip, control module and the battery are received in the housing. The control module is electrically connected to the LED chip for driving the LED chip. The battery is electrically connected to the control module for providing alternative power to the LED chip.

Abstract: An appliance such as a refrigerator includes a housing such as a refrigerator cabinet, a compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet or housing, a visual display positioned at an interior of the compartment, a circuit operatively connected to the visual display and configured to operate the visual display in a manner indicative of an environmental system of the refrigerator. The visual display may be a flat panel display and may show an animation.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave transmitting device having a body and a heating assembly. The body can include a transmitting end and a receiving end. The heating assembly can be disposed on at least a portion of the transmitting end of the body. The heating assembly can include an electrically resistive element having an electrical connector. The heating assembly can also include a first electrically non-conductive film disposed over the electrically resistive element.

Abstract: A thin flexible light strip is formed by printing microscopic LEDs in rectangular sections along the light strip, where each rectangular section creates a vertically elongated emission profile. The light strip has a length approximately equal to the length of a shelf supporting products (e.g., bottles) to be illuminated. The shelf may be in a glass-door cooler in a store. Each section is located along the light strip to be centered with a product in the front row on the shelf. The light strip is supported by a plastic holder that attaches to the front of the shelf. The holder angles the light strip upward between 20-40 degrees, relative to vertical, to substantially uniformly illuminate each product equally. The holder may support an additional light strip that is angled downward toward products on a lower shelf.

Abstract: A circular LED illumination lens for short throw lighting, for example, as part of a set of such devices installed on mullions in reach-in refrigerator cabinets, to uniformly light access across the rectangular door and shelves. The len has an upper surface with a cavity for the LED, an upper surface the shape of a toroid, generated by an elliptical arc, that serves to magnify the light rays from the LED in an outboard direction, and the minor axis tilted about 17 degrees relatives the center axis of the LED which serves to direct the rays at the center of the shelves. The upper surface also preferably includes a spherical dimple to direct light away from the center axis.

Abstract: A heat and light emitting device comprising a housing and having an air circulation device, a light-emitting diode, and a heating element contained within the housing. The device further comprising a cover for attachment to the housing. The heat and light emitting device is in a form of a heat lamp or in a form of an oval, square, rectangle or other geometric shape. A surface of the device or a component thereof are optionally coated with a coating composition.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance is provided. The refrigerator appliance includes a printed circuit board positioned within a door of the refrigerator appliance above a dispenser recess of the refrigerator appliance. An orthogonal light emitting device is mounted to the printed circuit board and is configured for directing light into the dispenser recess.

Abstract: An apparatus including: an illumination source; and a climate controlled enclosure having at least one light diffusion element situated within the enclosure, the at least one light diffusion element being in photonic communication with the illumination source, and the illumination source being remote to the enclosure. The disclosure also provides a method of using the apparatus to illuminate the interior of the apparatus and optionally the contents of the apparatus.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a case, a heat sink block, an LED array, two waterproof plastic sheets and two covers. The case has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and two partition grooves. The heat sink block has a carrying platform and a fluid channel. The fluid channel is conformally disposed in the partition grooves and communicated with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The LED array is located on the carrying platform. The waterproof plastic sheets respectively overlay the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The waterproof plastic sheets have a first opening communicated with the fluid channel. The covers respectively overlay the waterproof plastic sheet and a part of the case and have a second opening corresponding to the first opening. A fluid flows through the fluid channel via the second openings and the first openings so as to discharge heat from the LED array.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerating space, a light-guiding layer, and a multi-layered part having a photocatalytic cover layer on a side facing the refrigerating space. The photocatalytic cover layer is applied to the light-guiding layer which enables light to be ducted to the photocatalytic cover layer.

Abstract: A refrigerator constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a cabinet that defines an interior volume. A first door is coupled to the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A light is disposed on the cabinet outside of the interior volume. The light is configured to illuminate when the door is in the open position and shine light toward the interior volume.

Abstract: The aroma lamp contains a base a base within which a circuit board is housed. On the circuit board, there is a fan, an atomization element, and a number of light generation elements. The base also has a short tube and a cap housing the fan and connecting the short tube. The aroma lamp further contains a container having a top opening. The container is joined to the base and stores the liquid to be atomized. The container has an axial tube connecting the top opening and the short tube of the base and a valve element for releasing the liquid to the base. The aroma lamp also contains a cover having a top opening aligned with the top opening of the container. The cover is joined to the base and houses the container. The atomized vapor is released through the top openings of the container and the cover.

Abstract: A freezer lamp includes a strip lamp holder, a light module and a socket. The light module is disposed in the strip lamp holder. The socket is disposed on the end of the strip lamp holder and electrically connected to the light module. The strip lamp holder includes a main lateral surface and a mounting lateral surface. An installation groove is formed in the main lateral surface along length direction thereof. The light module is received into the installation groove. Two clamping grooves are formed in the mounting lateral surface along length direction thereof and are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two clamping edges is exactly equal to that between the two clamping grooves. The clamping edge is cooperating with the corresponding buckle of clamping groove.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance is provided. The refrigerator appliance includes a printed circuit board positioned within a door of the refrigerator appliance above a dispenser recess of the refrigerator appliance. An orthogonal light emitting device is mounted to the printed circuit board and is configured for directing light into the dispenser recess.

Abstract: A showcase comprising an illumination apparatus which includes a shade member constituted of a light-transmitting front wall positioned on the side of the light emitting surfaces of LED elements, and a back wall positioned on the side of a substrate provided with the LED elements, the front wall comprising a curved portion having an arc-like section and a pair of flat portions extended continuously from both ends of the curved portion to intersect with the back wall at an acute angle, corner portions where the flat portions intersect with the back wall being a pair of engaging portions; and a holder provided with a plurality of engagement portions and the like with which the engaging portions are disengageably engaged.

Abstract: A lighting unit includes a glass panel including at least two spaced sheets of glass, and a lighting system based on light-emitting diodes the light-emitting portion of which is disposed facing each of the edge surfaces of the sheets of glass and carried by at least one section associated at least with the edge surface of the glass panel. The section is associated with the edge surface of the glass panel without creating thermal bridges. It is attached against the edge surface of the glass panel or demountably fixed to it.

Abstract: A cooling system utilizing a potential energy that provides cooling with low power consumption is disclosed. The cooling system may comprise a heat dissipating member, a support structure, a movable assembly, and a coil. In one embodiment, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate above the heat dissipating member by utilizing induction from the coil and the potential energy to generate air flow that provide cooling on the heat dissipating member. In other embodiments, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate substantially within the recess of the heat dissipating member.

Abstract: The present invention, which aims at solving the problem of supplying electricity to removable components of household appliances and other apparatuses in general, pertains to the field of parts and accessories for household appliances and refers to removable components of equipments comprising wireless powered electronic devices. More specifically, the present invention is directed to removable shelves comprising illuminating means, in which their power supply is wireless.

Abstract: A flexible translucent sheet is folded to have portions of its bounding edge closely situated in overlapping relationship, and these overlapping portions are illuminated by a light source. The illumination is transmitted through the interior of the sheet to any adjacent unfolded area of the sheet, which may bear emission areas which are treated so that the light emits from the sheet at these areas. Preferred versions of the invention have a series of legs cut into one edge of the sheet, and the legs are then bundled in stacked relationship, with a light source providing light input into the bundle.

Abstract: A method and system for storage of perishable items is provided. The system includes at least one enclosed compartment to store the perishable items. At least one of the walls of the enclosed compartment is detachable to allow movement of the perishable items in and out of the compartment. The system further includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed on one of the walls of the compartment. The LEDs include one or more blue LEDs that are coated with a layer of phosphor material. The LEDs are electrically coupled with a power source. The system further includes a control unit that is configured to control power supplied by the power source to the LEDs based on presence of the perishable items in the compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling box (1) for electric or electronic components, consisting of a material. Said cooling box (1) is non-electrically conductive or practically non-electrically conductive, is configured in one piece or multiple pieces and has a cavity (4) that is enclosed by the material, said cavity (4) being closed or provided with at least one opening (2). To improve thermal dissipation, at least one surface region of the cooling box (1) is defined by functions of electrical and/or thermal conductivity.

Abstract: One aspect provides a sealed transparent panel for use in a refrigerated display case. In this embodiment, the panel comprises first and second transparent sheets having a sealed space therebetween, and at least one light emitting diode (LED) located within the sealed space and extending along a length of the first and second transparent sheets.

Abstract: The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles comprises a replaceable lid, a light source, and a power source. The lighting system further comprises an additional layer of material covering the light source and power source to limit exposure to moisture and to limit contact with the items stored within the thermally-insulated receptacle. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used as safety equipment to signal others when the user is in distress. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used with stand-alone, thermally-insulated receptacles or with thermally-insulated receptacles integrally formed in or on land vehicle or water craft.