Illumination inventions 02/06

20060039129 - Backlight using reversely mounted leds: A display is back lit by reflection of light from at least one point source of light, such as an LED. The reflecting surface can be far, near, or a coating on a package containing the point source of light. The point source of light faces rearwardly, i.e. emitting light...

20060039130 - Pointer: A pointer comprises an attached portion and a main body. The attached portion is attached to an instrument. The main body is fixed to the attached portion at a basic portion thereof and extending toward a free portion thereof. The main body has a reflective surface and a foil-stamping layer....

20060039131 - Irradiation direction control apparatus and method: An apparatus for controlling the irradiation direction of a lamp for a vehicle is provided with an actuator 3R for controlling the irradiation direction of a headlamp 2R and a controller (ECU) 1 for controlling the actuator 3R in accordance with a pitch angle of a vehicle. The controller 1...

20060039132 - Liquid crystal display and backlight module thereof: A liquid crystal display and a backlight module thereof are provided. A backlight module comprises a light source, a reflector, and a bottom plate. The reflector is disposed under the light source. The bottom plate is disposed under the reflector and facing a lower surface of the reflector. The bottom...

20060039133 - Umbrella grip attached with a light source: A light source for an umbrella directly attached to its grip is set forth herein, a light source housing containing a light source, a battery unit, and a light source is engaged to the bottom of the umbrella grip. The battery power is directly supplied to the light source without...

20060039134 - Improved illumination for coaxial variable spot headlight: A surgical headlight that includes a small housing containing an LED white light source and light transmission elements including a fiber optic rod and lenses. The headlight housing is attached to a device worn by a surgeon. The LED provides a high intensity, light weight light source that can be...

20060039135 - Lighted bench: A safer and more decorative bench system comprising a plurality of ends, a seat supported by the ends, and a lighting system for providing illumination is provided....

20060039136 - Lighted plug apparatus: An electrical plug has a housing with a forward face and has electrical conductors carried by the housing and adapted for conducting electrical energy through the housing. A lighting system is installed within the housing, the lighting system having a lighting element carried in the housing and oriented to emit...

20060039137 - System for the commercialization of electronic candle illumination and electronic candle therefor: A system provides for the commercialization of electronic candles in religious institutions or memorial locations wherein a prescribed payment for a predetermined illumination period is verified or validated and an electronic signal then actuates at least one of the electronic candles. The user selects the desired candle for illumination and...

20060039138 - Balloon illuminator: A balloon illuminator that can emit either a flashing or constant light depending on the polarity of the battery used to power the device. The device can be modified to cycle through a series of colors. The balloon illuminator is comprised of a lens, light emitting diode, a battery, and...

20060039139 - Led flashlight: A lighting device with improved optical performance and efficiency is provided. The lighting device includes a source of energy, a light source, a reflector and a holder. The reflector has a first open end, a second end, and a parabolic profile extending between the first open end and second end....

20060039141 - High intensity light source for a machine vision system and method of making same: A light source for machine vision applications includes a housing having a thermally conductive base plate which supports an array of high intensity LEDs. The LEDs are fitted with secondary lenses which are aimed such that the light beams from the LEDs illuminate fixed targets having a predetermined spatial relationship...

20060039140 - Multiple channel illumination system: An illumination system, used for illuminating a target area, includes a plurality of light generating elements and a plurality of light collection units disposed to collect light from respective light generating elements. Imaging lens units are disposed to relay images of respective light collection units to the target area, light...

20060039142 - Led net display: An outdoor display includes a net formed of intersecting cables and a number of pixel display units disposed on the net at the intersection of a pair of cables. Each pixel unit includes a number of different colored LEDs. The LEDs of the pixel units forming the display are selectively...

20060039143 - Light emitting diode lamp and light emitting diode display unit: An LED lamp has a convex lens 3 which has an upper portion 5 and a lower portion 6. An upper curved surface 5A of the upper portion is different in shape from a lower curved surface 6A of the lower portion 6 so as to refract rays of light...

20060039145 - Ice cycle drops: The present invention is a device for adapting a socket capable of receiving a light bulb into a socket also capable of receiving a light bulb and further comprising a strand with at least one dangling light extending therefrom. The dangling light strand electrically connects and receives power through the...

20060039144 - Ornamental lamp strings assembly: An ornamental lamp strings assembly is disclosed. It comprises a plurality of lamp strings each unit in one string being composed of an electric conductor, a lamp socket, a lamp holder and a lighting element, and the lamp socket is provided with a slanted support; and a base plate having...

20060039146 - Multi-functional ornamental lighting equipment: A multi-functional ornamental lighting equipment is set forth. This equipment comprises an ornamental lighting load connected to form a plurality of branch circuits; a function controller formed of a variety of electric and electronic components operable for various prescribed functions, and having a power supply input terminal and an output...

20060039147 - Multi-functional ornamental lighting equipment: A multi-functional ornamental lighting equipment is set forth. This equipment comprises an ornamental lighting load connected to form a plurality of branch circuits; a function controller formed of a variety of electric and electronic components operable for various prescribed functions, and having a power supply input terminal and an output...

20060039148 - Utility light: A utility light includes a housing having a storage section, a first light cover having a first color being removably attachable within the storage section, and a second light cover having a second color and being removably attachable within the storage section. The utility light also includes a light coupled...

20060039149 - Decorative lens illuminated by leds: An illuminated lens is provided to illuminate the interior of a vending machine so that prospective patrons of the machine can see the products being offered for sale. Around the outer ends of the transparent lens is a frame made of aluminum, and deposited along the inner surface of the...

20060039150 - Led traffic signal: A LED signal includes a housing and a cover. At least one LED is arranged on a PCB and mounted within the housing. A collimator that collimates light energy emitted by the at least one LED is positioned adjacent to the at least one LED. A diffuser is positioned adjacent...

20060039151 - Planar light source device and liquid crystal display device having the same: A planar light source device includes a planar fluorescent lamp and a luminance enhancing film. The planar fluorescent lamp includes first and second substrates, a sealing member and at least one partition member. The first substrate has a plate shape. The second substrate faces the first substrate. The second substrate...

20060039152 - Electro-optical device and electronic apparatus: An electro-optical device includes a light emitting unit; a color filter that has a plurality of colored portions selectively transmitting light components belonging to a portion of a wavelength range of light emitted from the light emitting unit; and a color converting member that converts some of the light components...

20060039153 - Light collection system: A light collection system includes a substantially elliptical first reflector that defines first and second focal points on an axis. The first reflector has an annular region that encompasses the first focal point. The annular region has a width W that is the distance of its projection onto the axis...

20060039154 - Lighting device: A lighting device comprising at least one light source arranged in a housing for emitting a lighting beam through a light-transmitting plate of the housing, wherein said plate (1) is provided with means which reflect incident light on the plate (1), in such a manner that light which locally has...

20060039155 - Lampshade: A lampshade includes a main body made of silicone rubber and preset in shape. The main body has its upper and lower circumferential edge respectively wrapped inside with an elastic bar and the inner side of its upper circumferential edge provided with a plurality of lugs respectively bored with an...

20060039156 - Lamp holder comprising lamp socket, ballast, and fastening mechanism, and lighting kit containing said lamp holder: A lamp holder includes, a hollow main body; a ballast circuit disposed in said hollow main body; a socket for holding a compact fluorescent lamp on to said hollow main body; and a fastening mechanism for non-electrically fastening said hollow main body to a lighting fixture, wall, or ceiling, wherein...

20060039157 - Illumination system: The invention relates to a road illumination system for forming a low beam in traffic applications comprising a light source and a reflecting surface formed by a multiplicity of reflector segments arranged around a central optical axis. According to the invention, the light source emits light over an angle of...

20060039158 - Vehicle headlight system with variable beam shape: In a vehicle headlight system with a light source (2) and at least one reflector (1) for shaping the light emitted by the light source into a high beam and a low beam, and with a shield (7) adjustable via an actuating element (9) between a position in which the...

20060039159 - Conversion cradle incandescent lamp to led lamp: A LED lamp mounting assembly for use in motor vehicle lamps is described. The LED lamp mounting assembly connects a LED lamp to a pre-existing incandescent lamp socket in a motor vehicle. The LED lamp mounting assembly therefore allows a LED lamp to be operated from incandescent lamp hardware. In...

20060039160 - Lighting systems for producing different beam patterns: Various embodiments described herein include lighting systems that produce an optical beam. Moreover, in various embodiments, the beam may be altered to provide, for example, a narrow beam or a wide beam. One such lighting system includes a light source, a diffusing optical element, and a projection lens. The diffusing...

20060039161 - Optical filter system employing a tilted reflector: An illumination system comprising a light source that emits light of a first sense and a second sense. The illumination system also comprises a collimator that collimates light from the light source along an optical axis and within a maximum angle with respect to the optical axis. The illumination system...

20060039164 - Backlight apparatus, and a liquid crystal display (lcd) therewith: Dissipation of heat generated by a luminescent source, such as a fluorescent lamp, of a backlight apparatus and an LCD therewith is enhanced by providing a proximity section in a holder, making the hottest part the closest to the holder for efficient heat conduction....

20060039162 - Light guide plate and manufacturing method thereof: A method for patterning a light guide plate (LGP) is disclosed. The method includes a step of using laser beams to form a roughened surface on a mold, and a step of manufacturing the light guide plate with the mold so that a roughened surface containing micro-mirror structures is formed...

20060039163 - Supporting member for a display device, backlight assembly having the same and display device having the same: A supporting member that is combined with a receiving container having a throughhole to support at least one lamp generating light includes a base substrate, a lamp-fixing part and a combination part. The lamp-fixing part is formed on an upper surface of the base substrate to fix the lamp. The...

20060039165 - Illuminated apparel and other articles: An illuminated article includes a module incorporated into the article. The module has a compact housing for a rechargeable battery and inverter circuitry. The inverter circuitry includes a power inverter converting direct current power from the battery to alternative current for output power. The module can also include an illuminated...

20060039166 - Illuminated background display apparatus: An illuminating display including a transparent substrate in the form of a sheet or slab having an upper face, a lower face and a plurality of edge faces. The edge faces are provided with an internally reflective treatment and at least one light source associated with the substrate, causing a...

20060039167 - Light guide plate & lgp-based ffp: A light guide plate (LGP) and LGP-based flat fluorescent panel (FFP) provides consistent light source for FFP to output consistent and high luminance light source for upgrading general light emitting efficacy to facilitate subsequent use of the light source by expanding incident angle for creating a scattering belt to destroy...

20060039168 - Modular luminaire system: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible...

20060034064 - Illuminated safety vest: The illuminated safety vest comprising a front panel and a back panel integrally connected together with first and second spaced apart over-the-shoulder strips which form a head opening, one of the front panel or back panel having connecting structure for connecting the front or back panel to the back or...

20060034065 - Light strips for lighting and backlighting applications: Light strips for emergency lighting, path lighting, accent lighting and device lighting are provided. Devices incorporating and lighted by the light strips are also provided. The light strips include a light emitting layer made from a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles disposed between and in electrical communication with an anode and...

20060034066 - Inter-connected non-interlocked chain shape lamp: A chain shape illumination assembly is provided having a plurality of inter-connecting rings wherein each ring comprises a frame member defining a housing portion and a cover for said housing portion. At least one electrical lamp is secured in each housing and an electrical wire having one end electrically connected...

20060034067 - Illumination pen: An illumination pen includes a hollow pen holder having a receiving cavity and a lower light transmissible body, a writer device and an actuator. The writer device includes a pen core, an illumination device including a battery and an illuminator. The actuator includes a rotor rotatably provided on the pen...

20060034068 - Ceiling suction type screen and luminescence two-in-one structure: A ceiling suction type screen and luminescence two-in-one structure connectors of a fluorescent lamp are connected to connector sockets of circuit boards, and the connector sockets are further connected to connectors of the ceiling suction type screen, and such connections thereby supply power to a fluorescent lamp. Microphones and control...

20060034069 - Frame for ceiling light fixture: A frame for a ceiling light fixture comprises a main body formed into a rectangular board, first and second side-panels formed by folding up both sides of the main body along the longitudinal direction thereof, and first and second hooking members formed on both sides of main body between the...

20060034073 - Flashlight with drop-in side-by-side batteries: A battery powered flashlight is described that has a pivot contact with an off-center pivot point and/or battery polarization is described. The flashlight is configured to allow batteries to be dropped into place without interference with internal flashlight components....

20060034071 - Light-emitting diode lamp: An LED lamp is enabled to evenly emit lights, and is provided with a single set of indicators to provide different colors of light, and as least comprises a tubular case, a circuit board and at least an LED. The inner wall of the tubular case has a rough, light-homogenizing...

20060034070 - Rechargeable led utility light: A portable utility light has a hollow housing formed of releasably joined front and rear housing halves with a lens opening. A plurality of LEDs is mounted in the housing adjacent the lens opening and positioned in rows and columns. A reflector member has a plurality of cone-shaped apertures each...

20060034072 - Waterproof flashlight: A waterproof flashlight includes a cylindrical housing 1, a rotatable annular switch 10, a cylindrical cap 2, an anti-leak gasket 3, a light reflecting member 12, a lens 4, plural light emitting diodes 13 and a position ring 5. The anti-leak gasket, the lens and the position ring are positioned...

20060034074 - Bidirectional flashlight with long-ranged and short-ranged illumination: A bidirectional flashlight with long-ranged and short-ranged illumination having a metal tube with a headlight, a tail light, a power supply and a two-way switch wherein the tail light includes an insulating mounting seat within a tail cover with a surrounding lens. A plurality of light-emitting diodes directed to the...

20060034075 - Flashlight: A flashlight that can be adjusted to provide different size light patterns at a predefined distance from the light is disclosed. The light patterns are always in-focus thereby providing well defined and uniformly illuminated areas of light. The focusing mechanism utilizes stationary lenses and a movable lens to adjust the...

20060034076 - Direct-light illuminating unit of lcd module having diffuser designated by surface function: A direct-light illuminating unit has a case on which a reflector, lamps and a diffuser are configured in order. The diffuser has a transparent substrate, onto which, either side of the surfaces may have predetermined optical patterns being formed into a specific profile. The optical pattern is composed of a...

20060034078 - Rechargeable led utility light: A portable rechargeable LED utility light is releasably retained in a charging base for recharging an internal battery. Light is provided by an array of LEDs, typically rows and columns, that can be connected to the battery in groups by a switch having at least two “on” positions. The light...

20060034077 - White light bulb assembly using led as a light source: A white light bulb assembly includes a cylindrical body with an annular projection extending from a bottom face of the cylindrical body, a bulb covering securely mounted on top of the cylindrical body, and multiple light emitting diodes provided inside the bulb covering to electrically connect to the annular projection...

20060034081 - Cellular phone with illumination and red lense capability: The Cellular Phone with illumination and Red Lens Capability will provide illumination in the form of either Red Lens Capability or Clear Lens Capability throughout areas on the cell phone to include the display screens in both the open and closed positions as well as provide illumination to the user...

20060034080 - Outdoor lamp with projection range adjustment: An outdoor lamp with projection range adjustment having a freely adjustable lampshade for restricting light projection range of the lamp, thereby controlling light pollution, comprises a lamp partially covered by a shell body and a lampshade pivotally mounted on the lamp. Two parallel bottom edges of the shell body extend...

20060034079 - System and method for generating a flickering flame effect: A system for creating a flickering effect comprises a light communicating cable, at least one light receiving cable secured on a rotatable mount rotatable about a horizontal axis, a light diffuser element in communication with the at least one light receiving cable and a rod connected to the diffuser element...

20060034082 - Multi-lens light emitting diode: The present invention relates to a multi-lens LED. The LED has multiple lenses and an intermediate layer interposed between the multiple lenses in order to radiate light emitted from an LED chip in a desired direction and/or beam angle without using a complicated lens configuration. The first lens is centered...

20060034083 - Lighting apparatus and projection display apparatus using the same: A lighting apparatus and projection display apparatus using the same are disclosed. The present invention includes a plurality of light sources emitting lights, respectively, each transmitting at least one of a light emitted from a different light source and a light having transmitted through the different light source and a...

20060034084 - Light-emitting apparatus and illuminating apparatus: The light-emitting apparatus includes a light-emitting element, a base body having, on its upper principal surface, a placement portion for emplacing thereon the light-emitting element; a first reflecting member formed in a frame-like shape and attached to the upper principal surface of the base body so as to surround the...

20060034085 - Water-cooling heat dissipation device adopted for modulized leds: A water-cooling heat dissipation device adopted for a lighting module that includes a plurality of LEDs modulized together, and includes a heat dissipation plate, at least one curved canal recessed inside the heat dissipation plate, at least one inlet formed on one of the sides of the heat dissipation plate...

20060034086 - Illumination system using filament lamps: An illumination system using filament lamps including a filament lamp, a reflector having a first and second focal points, the filament lamp disposed proximate to the first focal point of the reflector to emit rays of electromagnetic radiation that reflect from the reflector and converge substantially at the second focal...

20060034087 - End cap for illumination tube guards: An end cap for use with at least two differently diameter tube guards, wherein the two differently diameter tube guards are designed for use with a fluorescent lamp. The end cap includes a base with an aperture for accommodating electrical terminals defined on the fluorescent lamp, an internal periphery portion...

20060034088 - Collapsible lampshade frame: A collapsible lampshade frame has an upper ring, a lower ring, multiple U-shaped ribs and multiple clips. The ribs have two longitudinal legs and a transverse leg. The transverse leg is formed between the longitudinal legs. The longitudinal legs respectively have a through hole, and the lower ring passes through...

20060034089 - Lighting apparatus: 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...

20060034090 - Backlight assembly: A backlight assembly for a liquid crystal display panel. The assembly includes a lamp housing; a lamp; a diffuser plate; and a plurality of supports. Each support has first and second members. The first member has a body and a groove formed in the body for holding the lamp and...

20060034091 - Led utility light with removable magnet: An LED utility light includes a hollow housing having a wider upper light portion connected to a narrower lower handle portion. The light portion has a lens opening covered by a lens permitting light generated from an array of LEDs to exit the housing. A magnet mounted on the housing...

20060034092 - Vehicle interior illumination structure: Disclosed is a vehicle interior illumination structure comprising, in combination, an instrument panel 10 installed in a front interior area of a vehicle, and a light-guiding illumination member 2 disposed in the instrument panel. The instrument panel 10 is formed with a step portion S laterally extending at a height...

20060034093 - Heat resistant bulb sheild: An improved vehicle bulb shield having a heat resistant internal coating to reduce absorption of radiation invisible to the human eye, including infrared radiation, near infrared radiation and/or higher wavelength visible light. Additionally, the bulb shield disclosed may use high temperature thermoplastic or bake hardenable steel as the substrate material,...

20060034094 - Vehicular marker lamp: A vehicular marker lamp including an LED, which is disposed with the optical axis in the forward direction of the lamp; and an optical member 14, whch is disposed in front of the LED for guiding light from the LED toward the front of the lamp. The optical member is...

20060034095 - Wire retention feature: The subject invention relates to automotive lighting assemblies. Specifically, the subject invention relates to a device and method for retaining wires, which provide power to the light source, in the proper orientation. In an exemplary embodiment, a wire retaining cavity is formed by a molded rib on a cover and...

20060034096 - Spinning fiber optic novelty device and its associated method of manufacture: An illumination device that produces a spinning pattern of light. The illumination device utilizes a hub. At least one light source is provided that is supported by the hub. One or more fiber optic bundles are provided that extend from the hub at points eccentric to the axis of rotation...

20060034097 - Light emitting diode lens and backlight apparatus having the same: The present invention relates to an LED lens, in which a planar bottom has a pair of halves symmetrically connected with each other about a reference line and narrowed in the vicinity of the reference line. A pair of substantially semicircular reflecting surfaces are extended from both edges of the...

20060034098 - Surface light source unit and liquid crystal display device having the same: A surface light source unit of a liquid crystal display device that is capable of preventing occurrence of a dark area caused by external electrode elements. The surface light source unit of a liquid crystal display unit comprises a surface light source body having a plurality of discharge sections which...

20060034099 - Light guide plate with v-shaped grooves and backlight module incorporating the same: A light guide plate (10) of a preferred embodiment includes a substrate (11) and a refraction layer (12). The substrate includes an incident surface (18) for receiving incident light beams from a corresponding light source, an emitting surface (14), and a bottom surface opposite to each other. A plurality of...

20060034100 - System and method for generating a flickering flame effect: A system for creating a flickering effect comprising a simulated candle housing, a light communicating channel on the housing, a source of ultraviolet light disposed in the channel, and a simulated flame having ultraviolet material thereon movable back and forth from its vertical axis mounted in the housing, the light...

20060028807 - Locksmith tool comprising a probe having a light source integrated into the tip thereof: An elongate probe comprising a rod having a handle on one and a manipulative tip on the opposite end, for opening of a locked vehicle door from outside of the vehicle. The manipulative tip of the probe includes and integral light source for illumination of the interior of a vehicle...

20060028808 - Light emitting diode roadway lighting system: A system for lighting roadways utilizes LED lighting systems recessed into roadside barriers. The LED lighting element includes a number of LEDs fixed in an elongated formation. The LED lighting element is inserted into the barrier's recessed area in a generally vertical orientation. This results in the LED lighting system...

20060028811 - Digital video recording flashlight: The present invention encompasses a flashlight device (10) that is capable of recording, storing, and replaying video images. The flashlight (10) comprises a light source (70) adapted to emit minimal levels of infrared light and a video sensor (80) adapted to convert images into an electronic signal. The flashlight device...

20060028809 - Electric torch: An electric torch includes a bulb holder, a head and a body. The bulb holder includes a bulb housing and a bulb received in the bulb housing. The bulb includes a first electrically conductive terminal and a second electrically conductive terminal. A recessed portion is formed at the first electrically...

20060028810 - Led flashlight: A flashlight configured to durably provide an effective beam of light for extended periods of time. The flashlight features a high-power, directed LED configured to produce a divergent beam of light that is characterized by an optical directivity angle extending from a vertex point. The flashlight includes a lens having...

20060028812 - Rechargeable halogen searcheye: The present invention is relates to a rechargeable halogen search light and more particularly, to a rechargeable halogen search light which is having four sources of lights, whereas, one of the lighting sources is a SOS signal flash light source and equipped with an adjustable handle, wherein said flashing light...

20060028813 - Lighting device using cold cathode fluorescent lamp: Disclosed herein is a lighting device using a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), which has reduced size and volume and concentrates light from the CCFL, thus enhancing its luminance. The lighting device includes a casing which is open on a surface thereof, thus having an open part, with an ON/OFF...

20060028814 - Integrated led warning and vehicle lamp: An integrated LED warning and vehicle lamp according to aspects of the present invention has a base configured to directly replace an existing vehicle lamp by reception into the lamp's reflector shell. The integrated warning and vehicle lamp includes a first radial array of LEDs dedicated to producing the vehicle...

20060028816 - Illumination unit and image projecting apparatus employing the same: An illumination unit includes a plurality of light source units to emit light beams having different wavelengths, and a synthesizing prism to synthesize the light beams emitted from the light source units to proceed on the same path. The synthesizing prism includes a first triangular prism having a first outer...

20060028815 - Light assembly comprising integrated passive and active illumination sources: A light assembly, suitable for use on a motorized vehicle, provides both active and passive illumination via optical elements carried by a single platform/structure. Active illumination and passive illumination elements provide illumination from separate and distinct, yet intermingled, surface areas of the single platform/structure of an assembly. The active illumination...

20060028817 - Light emitting panel assemblies: Light emitting assemblies include a tray that forms a cavity or recess containing one or more light sources. A sheet, film or substrate is positioned over the cavity or recess for controlling the light emitted from the assembly. The tray acts as a back, side or edge reflector, and has...

20060028818 - Automatic swiveling lamp for a vehicle: An automatic swiveling lamp for a vehicle has a fixed base, a rotating base, a light, a lateral driving device, a longitudinal device and a main controller. The rotating base is rotatably attached to the fixed base in a lateral direction. The light is rotatably attached to the rotating base...

20060028819 - Automotive lighting apparatus: A mobile illuminating tool tray includes upper and lower compartments and wheels attached to the tray for mobility purposes. The lower compartment includes a lighting fixture and bulb used to illuminate the upper compartment and the underside of a vehicle while the vehicle is being repaired. A floor member separates...

20060028821 - Fluorescent light fixture with a uniquely-shaped reflector and a motion sensor: A fluorescent light fixture comprises a substantially rectangular housing, a ballast located in the housing, a fluorescent lamp for emitting light in response to a first signal received from the ballast, a reflector made as a unitary structure for focusing the emitted light onto a pre-selected area, and a sensor...

20060028820 - Illuminated storage container: A storage container having a storage tub and lid is described. The lid can be opened for access to an interior region of the tub. A solid-state light source or electro-luminescence is located to illuminate the interior region of the tub in response to an actuated switch contained within the...

20060028822 - Medical image viewing apparatus and method: A medical image viewing apparatus and method. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a light box assembly for viewing medical film media. The light box assembly includes an enclosure with a translucent viewing panel, at least two light emitting diodes disposed within the enclosure adapted to illuminate the viewing panel,...

20060028823 - Cooling device with light control structure: A light control structure for a cooling device comprises a hollow frame disposed with a fixing seat connected and fixed at the center of the frame through a plurality of groove strips, at least one lamp inlayed in at least one corner of the frame, a fan pivotally connected onto...

20060028824 - Reflector for an electronic flashing device and electronic flashing device: The reflector for an electronic flash device includes a pair of first reflective surfaces 24, 25 that are composed of portions of a cylindrical curved surface and face one another and a second reflective surface 26 that is contiguous with the pair of first reflective surfaces 24, 25 and inside...

20060028825 - Package for semiconductor light emitting device: A packaged light emitting device includes a frame, a cover, and a light emitting device. The light emitting device is disposed between the cover and the frame. A portion of the cover is flexible and a portion of the cover is rigid. The cover includes a flange and is attached...

20060028826 - Projector and lamp housing thereof: A lamp housing for a projector is for accommodating at least a lamp, and a heat-dissipating fan disposed at one side of the lamp housing. The lamp housing includes a housing body, and a baffle plate. In this case, the housing body has a first opening, and the wind blown...

20060028827 - Assembly for holding and illuminating objects: An assembly for holding and illuminating objects is provided. The assembly includes a base, a frame mounted to the base and including articulatable members, a lamp mounted to the frame, and a holder secured to at least one of the articulatable members. The holder may be designed as a clip...

20060028828 - Light fixture candle assembly: A candle cover for use with light fixtures having at least one candle assembly. The candle cover has an elongated, translucent sleeve with a longitudinal bore therethrough which is dimensioned to receive the candle assembly. The sleeve has a length with sufficient dimension to extend the top portion of the...

20060028829 - Vehicular marker lamp: A vehicular marker lamp including a LED with its optical axis L disposed in the forward direction of the lamp, a lens provided in front of the LED, and a reflector provided in the vicinity of the LED. Formed on the lens are a curved reflective surface and a transparent...

20060028830 - Automobile compound waterproof tail light: An automobile compound waterproof taillight includes a bottom base, a main light base, a side light base and a sealing cap. A main light set, a license plate light set, a side light set, and a car width indicating light set are all arranged in the bottom base and separated...

20060028831 - Vehicle headlamp and lamp unit: The projection lens of a lamp unit is configured as a toroidal lens. The toroidal lens extends in an arcuate profile having a central axis on a plumb line passing through a predetermined point on the optical axis behind the projection lens. Vertical cross sections of the arcuate profile have...

20060028832 - Vehicular headlamp apparatus: A control unit of a vehicular headlamp apparatus can selectively perform steering angle control and navigation-cooperative control. The steering angle control operates a drive mechanism based on a steering angle and a speed of a vehicle to control a headlamp's swivel angle. The navigation-cooperative control operates the drive mechanism using...

20060028833 - Vehicle headlamp and lamp unit: The projection lens of a lamp unit is configured as a plano-convex lens whose front surface is a convex curved surface and whose rear surface is a plane. The rear surface is constituted by a plane tilted upward with respect to a plane orthogonal to the optical axis and outward...

20060028834 - Hybrid fiber optic framing projector: This invention provides a hybrid fiber optic framing projector of high optical efficiency that emits no UV (ultraviolet) or IR (infrared) energy in the projected beam. A preferred embodiment includes a light source on an optical axis at the primary focus of an ellipsoidal cold mirror reflector. The ellipsoidal reflector...

20060028835 - Transflective display: A display unit for a portable electronic device includes a substantially transparent display layer having a front side for displaying information and a rear side, a color filter layer, a reflector, and a lighting system for illuminating the substantially transparent display from the rear side. The reflector is provided on...

20060028836 - Backlight assembly and display device having the same: A backlight assembly includes a light guide plate (LGP) having a stepped portion formed at a corner of the LGP, an optical sheet disposed over the LGP and a receiving container receiving the LGP and the optical sheet. The receiving container includes a bottom plate, first through fourth sidewalls and...

20060028839 - Backlight assembly and display apparatus having the same: A backlight assembly includes a receiving container, a light guide plate, a light source unit, an optical member and a panel-guiding member. The receiving container includes a bottom plate and a sidewall extended from an edge portion of the bottom plate. The light source unit includes a light source generating...

20060028837 - Curvilinear led light source: An LED system that simulates bare or exposed neon in appearance. The curvilinear LED light source comprises a rigid, formable light guide having a generally circular cross-section and a flexible LED light engine. The light guide is made of a material or materials that can be heated and formed into...

20060028840 - Light emitting panel assemblies: Light emitting assemblies include a light emitting panel member having at least one light input surface for receiving light from at least one light source and a pattern of deformities that vary on or in at least one surface to cause light to be emitted from the panel member. At...

20060028841 - Light emitting panel assemblies: Light emitting assemblies include a light emitting panel member having a pattern of deformities that vary or on in at least one surface of the panel member for causing light from a light source to be emitted from a light emitting surface of the panel member. A light transition area...

20060028838 - Light guiding apparatus, lighting apparatus, space modulation part, and image projection apparatus: A light guiding apparatus has a first transparent member, a second transparent member, and a transparent member holding portion. The first transparent member has a light entry surface, a first side surface at which guidance of light by way of complete reflection of the emitted light is performed when the...

20060028842 - Backlight for display device: A backlight for a display device includes a board, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the board, and a light guiding plate that is provided on the LEDs and has light reflecting grooves formed directly on respective LEDs. The light reflecting grooves are formed at an upper...

20060028843 - Light emitting panel assemblies: Light emitting assemblies include at least one light source and at least one film, sheet, plate or substrate having optical elements or deformities of well defined shape on at least one surface that have reflective or refractive surfaces for controlling the light output ray angle distribution of the emitted light....

20060028844 - Light emitting panel assemblies: Light emitting assemblies include a light emitting panel member or tray having at least one film, sheet, plate or substrate positioned in close proximity thereto. A modular component or transition member may have at least one reflective or refractive surface or deformity to redirect the light from at least one...

20060028845 - Light guide device and backlight module using the same: A light guide device (1) and a backlight module (3) using the same. The light guide device includes a light guide plate (11) and a reflective mirror (10). The light guide plate has at least one light receiving surface (111), and two opposite light emitting surfaces (112,113). The reflective mirror...

20060028846 - Connection device for solar panels in a solar powered lantern to enable thesolar panels to extend horizontally to the solar powered lantern: A connection device for carrying thereon solar panels for a solar lantern includes a loop body for carrying thereon the solar panels, the loop body having at least one ear mounted on an outer periphery of the loop body, and a clamp having two pairs of pivot rods oppositely formed...

20060023443 - Flame emulating device: The present invention is a wax candle simulation apparatus comprising one or more light emitting device(s), attached to a circuit which is commonly driven by, but not limited to, a micro-controller or passive components. The electronic circuit, in all forms is designed to control the amount of electricity that flows...

20060023444 - Lighting head mechanism and filter: A flashlight includes a body with a head, the head having a central axis. A light source is coupled to the body and a lens assembly is rotatably coupled to the head. The lens assembly has a rotational axis and a plurality of filters offset from the rotational axis such...

20060023445 - Linear fluorescent high-bay: A method, for implementing lighting by utilizing a lighting fixture having a plurality of laterally-spaced light source locations and corresponding lateral reflector positions, may include selectively installing a reflector of a first type or a second type in respective ones of the plurality of lateral reflector positions, the first type...

20060023446 - Solar lighting system for a flag: A lighting system for a flag is disclosed, including a lighting element, a housing adapted to receive the lighting element, a mounting element adapted to mount the housing on the flag, and a power source for supplying electrical power to the lighting element. The lighting element produces light, and the...

20060023449 - Illuminating unit and projection-type image display apparatus employing the same: An illuminating unit with a compact design which is capable of improving collimating characteristics of beams emitted from a plurality of light sources positioned at different locations, and a projection-type image display apparatus employing the illuminating unit. The illuminating unit includes a base, a plurality of light sources that are...

20060023448 - Illumination apparatus and method: Illumination apparatus includes a support structure, at least one light emitting element, and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light emitting element. The light emitting element and heat sink are moveable in relation to the support structure. An actuator system moves the at least one light emitting element and...

20060023447 - Luminous body for generating white light: A luminous body for generating white light is described which is provided with a combination of a light-emitting diode radiating blue light and a fluorescent lamp comprising green and red phosphors....

20060023450 - Recessed sealed lighting fixture: In an embodiment, a recessed light fixture includes a structural reflector and two end caps that form a light fixture housing. A first, second and third optics areas are provided. At least one first light source type is mounted near the first optics area. A second light source type is...

20060023451 - Led package for backlight unit: Disclosed herein is an LED package for a backlight unit. The LED package includes a plurality of LEDs, a die bonding part, a wire bonding part and a body. The die bonding part, on which the plurality of LEDs is arranged, allows the first electrodes of the LEDs to be...

20060023453 - Burner assembly: A burner assembly includes a burner, a header coupled to the burner, a holder coupled to the header, contacts coupled to the holder, and electrical connections coupling the contacts to the burner....

20060023454 - Modular light-emitting diode lighting system: A modular light system for a spa where replacement of a light emitter, such as but not limited to a LED and/or a cable is accomplished without needing access an area around a tub in the spa and replacing the cable and light emitter can be accomplished individually, the system...

20060023455 - Remote-controlled locator light apparatus: A remote-controlled locator light apparatus includes a battery—powered portable transmitter unit for transmitting an activation signal. A battery—powered portable remote-controlled locator light unit receives the activation signal and is activated by the activation signal to emit a visible light signal. A strap assembly is provided for suspending the portable remote-controlled...

20060023452 - Scanning illumination module: A flood light is produced by rotating a divergent reflector or a divergent lens with respect to a light source to produce a flood light at a rate faster then the retention rate of human perception so that the flood light appears to be steady. The assembly of the light...

20060023456 - Light device for refrigerator or freezer: A light device for refrigerators or freezers includes a sensor, a first manual switch, a rotatable switch, an interior loop and an alternative current power supply. The interior loop includes an interior circuit, an exterior circuit and a control loop. The alternative current power supply is connected to the rotatable...

20060023457 - Luminaire utilizing reflecting and refracting optics: Optical arrangements particularly useful with reflector/refractor combinations to direct light in a defined pattern with a minimum of stray light place the illumination sources as closely as possible to the reflectors. In a preferred embodiment the invention is embodied in an emergency luminaire mounting multiple lamps within a single optical...

20060023458 - Light source for precision work: The invention provides a light source (1, 200), especially a portable light source (1, 200) used to illuminate a medical or precision mechanical working area, with a casing (2), with a light diode (4) held by the casing (2), with a primary focusing lens (6, 6a) held by the casing...

20060023459 - Composite framework of lampshade and manufacturing method: The present invention relates to a lampshade and manufacturing method, including how to manufacture the framework components and how to combine them together; said framework components include upper ring, low ring, linking members, ring connectors, upper and low socket adaptors; wherein said upper and low rings are made of circular...

20060023460 - Lamp having interchangeable decorative panels: A lamp including a holder having a base with a plurality of vertical walls extending upwardly therefrom. A window is formed in at least one of the walls. A panel, including an image, is removably disposed adjacent to the window. The panel is illuminated to highlight the image and create...

20060023461 - Vehicular dynamic angle adjusted lighting: A vehicular dynamic angle adjustment lighting device for vehicles that can vary the beam angle and direction of a light beam to adjust for driving circumstances and conditions is described. In some embodiments many of the adjustments to driving circumstances and conditions are implemented automatically without direct input by the...

20060023462 - Lamp unit in motorcycle: A lamp unit (23) adapted to be mounted above a front fender (7) for a front wheel (6) of a motorcycle includes left and right head lamps (23a, 23b), a single lens member (23d) positioned forwardly of and covering the left and right head lamps (23a, 23b), and a mirror...

20060023463 - Reading lamp for a vehicle: A reading light for a vehicle, in particular for fitting above a vehicle seat of a vehicle, such as an airplane, comprises at least one LED emitting white light, and a reflector and/or a light cover, the reflector and/or the light cover being provided with a coating that absorbs or...

20060023464 - Lighted vehicle grille: A lighted vehicle grille includes a grille or grille insert mounted to the front of a vehicle with a plurality of lights mounted to the vehicle grille. The lights may be mounted within holes in the grille or may be otherwise attached to the grille. The lights are connectable to...

20060023465 - Vehicle headlamp: A movable shade is moved by a shade driving device between a first shade position which is positioned on an optical axis at a rear focal point of a projection lens and a second shade position which is located further downward than the first shade position. Even in the event...

20060023466 - Automobile compound taillight: An automobile compound taillight includes a main base, a main light base, a side light base, and a bottom light base. The main light base, the side light base and the bottom light base are respectively positioned in the main base at a front opening, a side opening and a...

20060023468 - Light emitting device: The invention provides a light emitting device comprising a mark body, a substrate arranged in back of the mark body, an LED mounted on an opposite surface of the substrate to the mark body, and a light guide arranged on a closer side of the substrate to the LED and...

20060023467 - Light emitting diode lamp with light pipes: An LED light source has a housing having a base. A core projects from the base; is substantially cylindrical and is surrounded by tubes. The core and the base are arrayed about a longitudinal axis. A circuit board in the base supports LEDs. Each of the LEDs is positioned with...

20060023469 - Device for viewing media through falling liquid: An apparatus for viewing an object through falling liquid includes structure defining a chamber for at least partially containing the object. At least one transparent or translucent member further defines the chamber. A conduit defines at least one hole positioned such that the transparent or translucent member is between the...

20060023470 - Impulse backlight system and a flat display using the same: An impulse backlight system for a flat display is provided. The impulse backlight system includes flat light sources combined as a backlight area of the liquid crystal display to provide the flat display with luminosity, corresponding drivers for driving the flat light sources respectively and one or more inverters for...

20060023471 - Backlight unit: A backlight unit is disclosed, to remove an unnecessary portion from a PCB and to decrease the number of connectors and wires, which includes a plurality of light-emitting lamps arranged in one direction inside a lamp housing; first and second driving unit PCBs positioned at both sides on the rear...

20060023472 - Backlight apparatus: A backlight apparatus includes a plurality of support members that maintain a diffuser plate in a fixed and level position with respect to the lamps and the housing that contains the lamps, to produce uniform illumination. The support members extend from the diffuser plate disposed at an open face of...

20060023473 - Replaceable lamp header: A replaceable lamp header for positioning a lamp within a reflector assembly includes a base member having first and second lateral portions, at least one first source connection coupled to each of the first and second lateral portions, at least one second source connection coupled to each of the first...