Illumination inventions 04/06

20060087826 - Phosphor reactive instrument panel and gauges: An instrument panel assembly (10) having a transparent intermediate substrate (42) inside its housing (16) on which is applied a phosphor coated indicia (40) for giving the appearance of a depth dimension when energized by a UV light source (36). Multiple intermediate substrates (42, 48) can be positioned at different...

20060087827 - Backlight unit and liquid crystal display apparatus employing the same: A backlight unit including a plurality of light-emitting device units with varying arrangement intervals such that the light-emitting device units are more densely arranged at edges of a base plate than at center thereof, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus employing the same. The backlight unit is designed to...

20060087830 - Integrated systems with electroluminescent illumination and methods thereof: An illumination device comprising a protective casing that comprises an illumination system of at least two band members and an illumination coating that has a communications line component with a first end and a second end, and a first power source connected to said illumination system....

20060087828 - Light-emitting diode lamp with high heat dissipation: The invention discloses a light-emitting diode lamp with high heat dissipation that uses the high heat conductible material to make the lamp cavity and coordinates with the design of directly adhering base of the flip-chip light-emitting diodes and the cavity to achieve the purpose of guiding light and dissipating heat....

20060087829 - Touch light panel: A flat-panel lamp having a light-emitting surface with an integral contact sensitive layer located over the light-emitting surface that controls the activation and deactivation of the lamp and a controller for supplying power to the lamp and responsive to a signal provided by the integral contact sensitive layer for controlling...

20060087831 - Active foodware: Active foodware comprises at least a plate unit that provides visual stimuli by having a power source and a visual sensory stimulating component to provide light emanating from the plate. Other devices can provide auditory and haptic stimuli. The plate unit can be a single component where the device and...

20060087833 - Hands-free flashlight: A method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a person without requiring the use of the person's hands, by suspending from the neck of the person a housing containing at least one LED light source emitting a light beam extending forwardly from the person, a battery power...

20060087832 - Illuminating textile device: The present invention relates to an illuminating textile device. The illuminating textile device has a pattern layer and an optical fabric layer. The pattern layer has a transparent area and a non-transparent area. The optical fabric layer is woven from fiber optics and threads for providing the light source. The...

20060087834 - Directional lighting system: The Directional Lighting System employees a hollow pole capped with a reflective bowl shaped device and encased by a lens. The lamp (light source) is contained in the based of the pole allowing easy access for replacement and maintenance. The light shines up through the pole, striking the interior reflective...

20060087835 - Linear spring clip for securing lighting reflectors or housings into mounting frames: A combination linear spring clip and capturing guide retains a reflector to a ceiling lighting fixture, which has a mounting frame secured in a ceiling, wherein the mounting frame includes an opening to accommodate the reflector. One or more capturing guides are mounted on an upper surface of the mounting...

20060087836 - Portable lighting assembly for automotive vehicle: The present invention concerns a portable lighting assembly for an automotive vehicle having a container that includes a moveable door operable to close the container, a light housing mount, and at least one electrical contact connected to a vehicle electric system. The portable lighting assembly includes a light housing having...

20060087837 - Lamp string: A lamp string includes a plurality of skip-lightening lamp-bulb sockets and daughter lamp-bulb sockets all same by shape for inserting respectively therein skip-lightening lamp bulbs and daughter lamp bulbs; wherein the interior parts of the skip-lightening lamp-bulb sockets are matchable with the lower soft piths of the skip-lightening lamp bulbs,...

20060087838 - Light diffusion bar: A light bar including a light strip comprising a series of light emitting diode chips mounted on a base; a plurality first diffusers each disposed over and secured about one light emitting diode chip; a tube having a first lumen and a second lumen, the first lumen and second lumen...

20060087839 - Rechargeable halogen search light: The present invention is relates to a rechargeable halogen search light and more particularly, to a rechargeable halogen search light which is having an ability to light up 1.5 km radius and with the strength equal to 1,500,000 candles, equip with a handle and two supporting legs. Said two supporting...

20060087840 - Hybrid lighting system: The present invention provides a hybrid lighting system that comprises at least one light collector for generating an output of fluorescent light. The light collector comprises an optically transmissive material that is doped with dispersed dye molecules which are arranged to absorb incoming solar light and to emit fluorescence light....

20060087841 - Led luminaire with feedback control: An LED luminaire includes an array of LEDs, a multiple-to-one contractor, a pickup optical element, and a light sensor. The array of LEDs has at least one LED in each of a plurality of colors so as to generate a combined light output. The multiple-to-one contractor is positioned to direct...

20060087842 - Led lighting device: A lighting device (10) is provided which uses multiple LEDs to illuminate a target area. The lighting device includes first and second light emitting diodes (24, 26) spaced apart from each other. A first convex magnifier lens (34) is arranged in a light path of the first light emitting diode...

20060087844 - Modular mounting arrangement and method for light emitting diodes: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having at least one LED. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LED away from the LED. As a result, the LED can be operated with a...

20060087843 - Multichip led lighting device: In a module socket, a connecter and a connector are connected by wiring, and three LED modules are connected in parallel with respect to a constant voltage circuit unit via the wiring. Each module has a constant current circuit unit and an LED mounting unit. The constant current circuit unit...

20060087845 - Knife structure: A knife structure is disclosed. The knife structure mainly comprises: a main body having at least a foldable tool on one side thereof and a media player mounted on the other side thereof, wherein the media player comprises a plurality of function keys, a microphone, a camera lens, a speaker,...

20060087846 - Rechargeable halogen search light: The present invention is relates to a rechargeable halogen search light and more particularly, to a rechargeable halogen search light with a handle and a long stand and short stand. Said two stands may move relatively and interactively between position one and position two. If both said supporting stands are...

20060087847 - Field sequential lighting device and image projecting device: A field sequential lighting device for emitting light corresponding to a plurality of colors using a field sequential method includes: a light source; and a light converting section for intensifying the emitted light by sequentially converting the light, emitted from the light source, corresponding to the plurality of colors. By...

20060087848 - View and glow seating: Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of the seating structures are disclosed. The image projection technology...

20060087849 - Lighting device: A lighting device (1) comprising at least one light source (3) as well as a light reflector disposed beside the light source (3) for reflection of at least part of the light radiated from the light source (3), a special feature being the fact that the light reflector comprises at...

20060087851 - Encasing for light circuit: An illumination device comprising a protective encasing for LED components and associated circuitry. The encasing is sealed to protect the encased components from external elements and prevent corrosion. The encasing includes a top half and a bottom half, which is configured to mate with the top half and provide an...

20060087850 - Luminaire and method for changing a luminous means: Proposed is a luminaire, with a housing and a luminous means receptacle for fitting a luminous means in the housing, in which the luminous means receptacle is connected to the housing via a bearing means which is suitable for altering the position of the luminous means receptacle with respect to...

20060087852 - Light device: A light device (10, 30) is described which comprises a first portion (12) configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion (12) being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion (12) including first electrical contacts (46, 48) and a first...

20060087853 - Stand for various equipment, including lights, and methods: The present invention is directed to a stand, such as a lighting stand used by disc jockeys and other entertainers to illuminate any portion of a stage, their work station or equipment, or the dance floor. The invention is directed to a stand that has hollow structural elements, through which...

20060087854 - Light fixture with a diagnostic ballast: The invention relates to a light fixture assembly having a ballast substantially maintaining a consistent current and further includes an indicator for indicating a problem with the light fixture assembly. A switch remote from the ballast may be provided where a circuit in cooperation with the switch impedes the flow...

20060087855 - Luminous unit for the automotive field: Luminous units of this kind have light members in the form of incandescent lamps, whose contacts are connected electrically conductive with an electrical connector via an intermediate or contact plate. The contact plate must be fastened separately, owing to which manufacture and assembly are complicated and costly. In order to...

20060087856 - Optical axis controller: An optical axis controller for a headlight of a vehicle includes a steering angle detector for detecting a steering angle of a steering wheel, a speed detector for detecting a speed of the vehicle, a navigation information reader for reading navigation information and an optical axis control device for controlling...

20060087857 - Extra rear-view mirror for a vehicle: An extra rear-view mirror for a vehicle includes a frame mounted upon a rear windshield of the vehicle. The frame includes a bottom having a spherical reflector mounted thereon for reflecting image to a middle rear-view mirror in the vehicle and a thickened side formed opposite to the vehicle. At...

20060087858 - Light module for interior rearview mirror assembly: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror casing, a reflective element and a self-contained light module. The light module includes an illumination source, a user actuatable input for activating and deactivating the illumination source, and a first electrical connector. The light module is disposed at least...

20060087859 - Automatic on, off, and recharging vehicle wheel lighting device: A new wheel lighting device which operates in either an “ON” mode or a “RECHARGE” mode. In the “ON” mode rechargeable batteries mounted on a vehicles wheel supply power to LED's which illuminate a vehicles wheel, and the device is independent of the vehicles electrical system. In the “RECHARGE” mode...

20060087860 - Vehicle illumination lamp: A vehicle illumination lamp having a light-emitting element including an optical axis, a first reflection surface, a second reflection surface, and a third reflection surface. The third reflecting surface is formed on a plane intersecting the optical axis in such a manner as to include a first focal point and...

20060087861 - Light emitting diode module for automotive headlamp: A light gathering module (10) has a body (12) with a first end (14) comprising a single light transmitting surface (16) and a second end (18) having a plurality of arms (20), each arm (20) having an independent light gathering terminus (22) that is rectangular. In a preferred embodiment of...

20060087862 - Vehicle illumination lamp: A vehicle illumination lamp including a projection lens 14 disposed on an optical axis Ax extending in a longitudinal direction of a lamp and a light-emitting element 12 disposed to the rear of the projection lens 14. The light-emitting element has a light-emitting chip 22 disposed adjacently to the rear...

20060087863 - Optical lens system, backlight assembly and display device: An optical film includes liquid crystal layers and adhesive layers. The liquid crystal layers are disposed at a base substrate. Each of the liquid crystal layers reflects light having a first wavelength and transmits light having a wavelength different from the first wavelength. Each of the adhesive layers is disposed...

20060087864 - Illuminating textile device: The present invention relates to an illuminating textile device. The illuminating textile device has a panel, a optical fabric, and a base. The panel has a transparent area and a non-transparent area. The optical fabric is woven from fiber optics and threads for providing the light source. The base is...

20060087865 - Light modulating plate, backlight assembly having the same and display device having the same: In a light modulating plate, a backlight assembly having the light modulating plate and a display device having the light modulating plate, the light modulating plate includes a light modulating layer and a light characteristics improving member. The light modulating layer includes a foam layer to modulate a light. The...

20060087866 - Led backlight: A substrate of a backlight is positioned behind a transmissive display. A plurality of low-power light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted on the substrate. The LEDs are positioned behind the display, and each LED is nominally operated at ≦200 milliamps (and, more preferably, at ≦100 milliamps)....

20060087867 - Light guide plate, back light assembly having the same and display apparatus having the same: In a light guide plate and a display apparatus having the light guide plate, the light guide plate includes an incident face and a first exiting face. The incident face receives a light provided from an exterior. The first exiting face includes a first area and a second area. A...

20060082987 - Lighting device: The present invention provides a lighting device that comprises at least one light emitting diode that is adapted for being electrically connected to a power source, and at least one sheet of fabric for covering the at least one light emitting diode. As such, light emitted from the at least...

20060082988 - Rechargeable triangular light emitting wand: A rechargeable triangular light emitting wand having a base tube (1) and a light tube (4). The base tube contains a rechargeable stored-energy unit (2) in addition to being a handle and a daytime signaler. The light tube (4) contains a light emitter which includes a plurality of light-emitting diode...

20060082989 - Asymmetric led in-ground lamp: An Asymmetric LED In-Ground lamp comprises a number of LED arrays and a number of arrays of LED combined with lens, wherein said LED arrays and said arrays of LED combined with lens are in an asymmetric alternative arrangement with each other in a manner that lights from both arrays...

20060082990 - Flashlight with pivotal swivel light emitting assembly: The present invention is to provide a flashlight comprising a case, a swivel mount provided on a front end of the case and adapted to turn horizontally along a longitudinal central axis of the case, two opposite first and second arms extended upwardly from the swivel mount farther to the...

20060082991 - Flashlight adaptor for providing alternative direct current power supply to other electronic instruments: A flashlight capable of serving as a power source for other portable electrical appliances, the flashlight having a front lens housing and bulb, a power housing secured to the lens housing, the power housing having a plurality of battery cells, and an end cap secured to the power housing, the...

20060082992 - Rechargeable halogen searchlight with led & fluorescent light: The present invention is relates to a rechargeable halogen search light and more particularly, to a rechargeable halogen search light which is having an ability to light up 1.5 km radius and with the strength equal to 1,500,000 candles, with ten light sources, wherein, eight of them are LEDs and...

20060082993 - Structure of illumination apparatus: The present invention is to provide a structure of an illumination apparatus comprising a sucker mounted in a bottom of a base thereof to provide the base with an adsorptive power. A power supply housing is extended upwardly on a central top portion of the base, wherein a power supply...

20060082994 - Led lamp: An LED lamp uses a plurality of LEDs as a light source. The LED lamp has a casing, a conduction layer, a PCB, a plurality of LED and a drive electronics. The conduction layer is placed in an inner of the casing. The conduction layer is metal, copper or aluminum,...

20060082995 - Device and method for producing output light having a wavelength spectrum in the infrared wavelength range and the visble wavelength range: A device and method for producing output light having a wavelength spectrum in the visible wavelength range and the infrared wavelength range uses a fluorescent material to convert at least some of the original light emitted from one or more light sources to produce the output light....

20060082996 - Lamp: A lamp including a base, a first light source including a first tube forming a first gas storage chamber containing a supply of a first gas, and a second light source including a second tube forming a second gas storage chamber containing a supply of a second gas. The first...

20060082997 - Illumination device: A lighting device is adapted to light an area of lighting (4) and includes a lighting support (6) having a bell (12), a first light source (20), and a second light source (40) distinct from the first light source (20). The light source (20) is disposed on the same side...

20060082998 - Illumination optical system and image display apparatus making use thereof: An illumination optical system for illuminating a surface to be illuminated with a light beam from a light source, in a first plane which is parallel with the optical axis of the illumination optical system, the light beam from the light source is split, and a plurality of first light...

20060083000 - Light emitting diode and lens for the same: A lens for a light emitting diode is formed with a material having a refractive index of n, and the lens includes a base, a first curved circumferential surface extending from the base, a curved center-edge surface extending from the first curved circumferential surface, and a curved centermost surface extending...

20060082999 - Refractive clamp/optic for light emitting diode: The present invention is directed to a signaling device that incorporates a plurality of light emitting diodes and refractive clamp/optics which partially deviates and focuses the radiated light, an outer optic, which centers the beam on the horizon and determines the final vertical divergence, and a means of powering and...

20060083001 - Instrument cluster with hidden telltale indicators: A display device having a display background and a light. The display background has a decorative field into which an indicator is disposed. The light is disposed rearwardly of the display background such that illumination of the light illuminates the indicator to permit a viewer to distinguish between the indicator...

20060083002 - Lighting device: A lighting device can have a simple configuration which can be formed compactly in the direction of its optical axis in particular, and with a light weight. The lighting device can also have a functional, three-dimensional innovative appearance for the sake of enhanced merchantability and novelty. The lighting device can...

20060083003 - Lens for led light sources: A lens for light emitting diode (LED) light sources which allows light emitted from an LED light source to exit the lens in a direction perpendicular to a vertical center axis of the lens. The lens of the present invention includes an inner space which is defined in a lens...

20060083004 - Flat-panel area illumination system: A flat-panel area illumination system is described, comprising: a) a flat-panel lamp having a substrate and one or more non-pixellated light-emitting areas formed on the substrate emitting light in every direction from at least one light-emitting side of the lamp; and b) a light-directing optical film located on the at...

20060083005 - Illuminator: An illuminator includes a concave mirror to reflect incident light in a predetermined direction, an inner reflective mirror provided on an optical axis of the concave mirror and having a reflective surface at least one surface thereof, a light source installed on at least one surface of the inner reflective...

20060083006 - Reflector lamp: In a reflector lamp (1, 100) with a discharge lamp (5, 50) arranged on the reflector's longitudinal axis (4, 40) within the concave reflector (3, 30) having a base (2, 20), said discharge lamp having a fill comprising or forming salts which, in the burning discharge lamp (5, 50) in...

20060083007 - Wall mount with detachable support panel: An apparatus for mounting a lighting fixture is provided having a mount housing with at least one pivot portion and a support panel with at least one hook portion, the support panel being attached to the mount housing in a manner where the hook portion can slide and pivot with...

20060083008 - Clamp lamp: The present invention is to provide a clamp lamp comprising a first side plate, a second side plate and a lateral plate, wherein the lateral plate connects the first side plate and the second side plate, thereby forming a retaining space between the first side plate and the second side...

20060083010 - Detachable lamp: A detachable lamp for attachment to an article having an attachment assembly, a bulb assembly and connecting mechanism to connect the attachment assembly to the bulb assembly. The attachment assembly has a power assembly to provide electric power to the bulb assembly and a clamp assembly to permit attachment to...

20060083009 - Lamp clamp: The present invention is to provide a device for holding and fastening a light-emitting member, comprising a fastening assembly including a first space for receiving and clamping an object; and a secureness assembly provided on the fastening assembly and having a second space for receiving and fastening a portion of...

20060083011 - Illumination device for vehicles and method for controlling an illumination device for vehicles: The present invention relates to an illumination device for vehicles with at least light-emitting diode (3) and a light control unit (1), wherein the light control unit (1) is connected to the at least one light-emitting diode (3) and a pulse-width modulated clock signal (PWM) can be generated and transmitted...

20060083012 - Vehicle and trailer lighting system: A vehicle and trailer lighting system having an elongated track affixed to a vehicle or trailer. The track includes first and second channels. A lamp assembly is connected to the first channel and selectively positioned along the track. The second channel includes a conductive contact disposed therein. A lamp of...

20060083013 - Lighting means having a predetermined emission characteristic, and a primary optics element for a lighting means: A headlight with a predetermined emission characteristic. This headlight has a light source, which is followed by an optical apparatus in an emission direction, with a primary optics element with a light inlet and a light outlet being arranged between the light source and the optical apparatus. The formation of...

20060083014 - Headlight for motor vehicle: An illumination device for single-track motor vehicles that emits bundled light in the form of a light beam bundle, that in a first propagation direction (A) is aimed at the roadway area located in front of the motor vehicle. The illumination device (SCH) comprises a light module (LIM) that emits...

20060083015 - Bright decorative molded articles and molded articles located in the beam path of radar device: This invention provides a bright decorative molded article exhibiting a bright color, and particularly a gold color tone. Also, this invention provides a molded article located in the beam path of a radar device that allows only a small radio transmission loss. This bright decorative molded article comprises: an opaque...

20060083016 - Vehicle lamp: A vehicle lamp can include a first light source located almost at the center of an emission region, and a transparent cover lens arranged to cover the front in the direction of illumination from the first light source. A central reflective portion of the cover lens can be located in...

20060083017 - Solid-state lighting apparatus for navigational aids: A high intensity solid-state lighting apparatus is disclosed for the application of navigational aids. In various embodiments based on the approach of chip-on-board packaged semiconductor light emitting elements, unidirectional, bidirectional as well as omni-directional navigational lights are configured to meet high luminous intensity requirements. They also provide additional utilities for...

20060083018 - Computer housing with removable light pipe: A computer housing, removable light pipe device, and method for assembling a computer are disclosed. The computer housing has a drive door assembly and a light pipe. The light pipe is removably coupleable with the drive door assembly....

20060083019 - Backlight apparatus reduced in thickness: The invention relates to a backlight apparatus in use for an LCD, in which a plurality of bar-shaped first LED light sources are arranged on the reflective plate to laterally emit light. A plurality of light shades are arranged above the first light sources. A transparent plate is placed above...

20060083020 - Diffuser in direct back light module: A diffuser in a direct back light module comprised of multiple, minute, 3D conductors in staggered arrangement in the plate of the diffuser to permit the light passing through it to have multiple reflections in multiple directions and in turn the consistent diffusion for light source....

20060083021 - Large size backlight apparatus reduced in thickness: The present invention relates to a backlight apparatus used in an LCD, in which upper and lower reflective plates are installed under upper and lower transparent plates, respectively. The lower transparent plates and the lower reflective plates introduce light generated by lower light sources in upward directions and the upper...

20060083022 - Backlight unit for liquid crystal display: A backlight unit has a light guide plate with a diffusive layer therein. The light guide plate has a first side, a second side opposite to the first side and a third side. The diffusive layer has a base and a plurality of grains in the base. A lamp is...

20060083023 - Light emitting source and a light emitting source array: On the rear surface of a transparent molded unit is provided a reflecting member. In a central part of the molded unit are encapsulated light emitting devices. In the vicinity of the central part of the reflecting member is formed a reflecting area that is angularly inclined to the rear...

20060083024 - Light extractor for a light guide lamp: There is described a light extractor (8) for a light guide lamp (1) whose useful surface, that is to say, the surface that, in use, faces the emission surface (5) of the light guide lamp (1), comprises a predetermined distribution of diffusing points (10) and a complementary distribution of reflecting...

20060083026 - Backlight module and liquid crystal display device: The present invention mainly relates to a backlight module for use in a liquid display device. The backlight module comprises a plurality of lamps located above a reflecting plate. Each lamp comprises two ends while each end comprises an electrode. Voltage required for the lamps is provided by at least...

20060083025 - Lighting apparatus having a uniform luminance profile: A direct-emission backlight unit for use in an LCD device includes a plurality of elongate lamps at the rear of a light diffusion plate and a plurality of reflecting members arranged in a matrix on a rear reflecting plate. The reflecting members are disposed in the gap between adjacent lamps,...

20060083027 - Double side backlight module: A double side backlight module comprising: a backlight module installed between a first display screen and a second display screen. The backlight module having the following elements; a least one light source; a light guiding plate having one lateral side adjacent to the at least one light source; the light...

20060083028 - Light guide plate and method for fabricating the same: A light guide plate and method for fabricating the same are proposed. An injection molding process is performed to form at least an arc-shaped first opening portion on the light guide plate, so that a concave lens structure is formed on an edge of the first opening portion to be...

20060077648 - Lamp having an integral lamp: The subject of the disclosure is a lamp in which an integral lamp is electrically and mechanically connected to a base via connecting means. These connecting means are preferably designed in the form of clips and are substantially completely surrounded by the base and an outer bulb such that the...

20060077649 - Light emitting device and electronic apparatus: Provided is an electronic apparatus including: a camera, which picks up an image of a subject, arranged in a main body of the apparatus; a first light source which emits first light in conjunction with a flash of the camera; a second light source which emits second light for indicating...

20060077650 - Graphic back-lighting for panel with contact-less switch sensors: A light emitting panel having first and second panels that are constructed of a generally transparent material and that are connected such that the second panel is angularly positioned relative to the first panel. The first panel has first and second opposing surface, wherein at least a portion of the...

20060077651 - El display device and electronic device: A cover member is adhered onto a substrate on which an EL element is formed with a filler as an adhesive. Further, a sealing member is provided so as to cover a side surface (an exposing surface) of the filler, and a frame member is adhered using the sealing member....

20060077652 - Illuminated plumbing fixtures: Apparatus and method for illuminating plumbing fixtures such as spouts and controls and vessels that are fixed in place relative to a mounting surface. A light transmitting material is used for the fixture, and one or more hidden light sources are mounted inward of the mounting surface. The hidden light...

20060077653 - Light assembly: A light assembly for a refrigerator drawer includes a light source assembly, a reflector and a lens assembly keyed one to another for positioning, and secured to each other as a preassembled unit. The preassembled light assembly is snap fit into an opening in a panel of the drawer....

20060077654 - Lighted vanity mirror kit: A vanity mirror kit comprises a housing including movable components and a storage compartment. A mirror is attached to the housing and is moveable between a deployed position and a stowed position in which the mirror is located in the storage compartment. The movable components have a closed position in...

20060077655 - Battery-powered light: A personal light including a battery power source connected in series with a light-emitting diode (LED) light source and a switching mechanism configured for non-contact actuation are disposed within an environmentally sealed chamber. A reflector is employed to maximize reflection of light emanating from the LED and a lens having...

20060077656 - Illumination for working machines: An illumination for working machine of the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises: a LED light portion that is a casing has a lampshade, a lens, a circuit board and a LED light therein one end and has cave on the other end of the casing. There is a...

20060077657 - Flashlight system: An energy efficient flashlight system having multiple lighting display modes and a single operating switch that enables a user to step through the modes. The flashlight illuminates via the use of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that preferably contain at least two colors, such as red and white,...

20060077658 - Backlight module and feedback circuit structure thereof: A backlight module and a feedback circuit structure thereof are provided. The backlight module comprises a plurality of tubes, a driving module, and the feedback circuit structure. The feedback circuit structure comprises a substrate, a plurality of tube contacts, a plurality of independent feedback contacts and at least a common...

20060077659 - Liquid crystal display: A liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal display panel which has first and second drain lines groups, a control circuit board which has a control unit, a first and second drain drivers groups connected to the corresponding first and second drain lines groups, a back light unit, a metal...

20060077660 - Lighting element and lighting element fixture with said element: The invention relates to a lighting element comprising an insulating plate and two rows of LEDs which are fixed to the top and bottom of said plate. The LEDs are connected in series or in parallel and both ends of said plate are provided with electrical contacts which are connected...

20060077661 - Optical element for variable message signs: An optical element for variable message signs includes an oblong housing, in which at least one light source as well as at least first and second lenses are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction of the housing. The lenses serve for defining the beam path of the light emitted by...

20060077662 - Reduced-footprint night illumination laser system: The present invention provides for a laser diode light diffusion unit that comprises a casing 10 with a lens cover that holds a laser diode mounted 2 on a heat sink 16, a mirror 12, a collimator lens 4 and a holographic diffusion screen 8. The casing 10 is made...

20060077663 - Method and apparatus for repelling pests: A method and apparatus are disclosed for preventing pests sensitive to light from inhabiting an enclosed area. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a strobe light configured to emit high intensity flashes of light in a continuously repeated pattern, a mounting mechanism configured to mount the strobe light in...

20060077664 - Light blocking apparatus: A light blocking apparatus is applied in an illuminating module of a projector. The light blocking apparatus includes a light shield and a support rod securing the light shield. The light shield is positioned in front of a bulb of the illuminating module. The support rod connects the light shield...

20060077665 - Lighting system for uniform illumination: A uniformly illuminated surface is visually attractive. When large in size, such a surface is likely to create a lasting impression on a viewer, and can be effective as a marketing or branding tool. In the lighting system of the present invention, diffuser shields are used to disperse light from...

20060077666 - Projector: A projector includes an illumination system including a light source having an ellipsoidal reflector and an arc tube having a luminescence center in the vicinity of a first focus of the ellipsoidal reflector, and an integrator rod having a light incidence plane in the vicinity of a second focus of...

20060077667 - Lighting device: A lighting device (50) comprises a light source (40) e.g. LED, a convex reflector (43) for receiving light from the LED (40), and a concave reflector (41) for receiving light from the convex reflector (43). A relatively narrow angled light beam from the LED (40) is diverged by the convex...

20060077668 - Reflector, liquid crystal display device, and indenter used for manufacturing reflector: A reflector is provided in a reflective or transmissive liquid crystal display device. In the reflector, when light is incident on the reflector in a first direction, a reflection characteristic profile of light reflected therefrom shows a reflectance distribution which is asymmetric with respect to a specular reflection angle of...

20060077669 - Display element and mechanical mounting interface used therein: A display element including a display panel on which one or more lighting modules are fastened, wherein the display element further includes a mechanical mounting interface for fastening said lighting module to the display panel....

20060077670 - Rechargeable compact fluorescent flood light: The present invention is relates to a rechargeable compact fluorescent flood light and more particularly, to a rechargeable compact fluorescent flood light with a handle and two supporting legs. Said two supporting legs may move relatively and interactively between position one and position two. If both said supporting legs are...

20060077671 - Dental illumination device: A medical illumination device for illuminating a desired region of a patient, the device being for use by a medical practitioner with a medical instrument, the device including: a housing; at least one light source disposed in the housing; an attachment configuration configured for reversibly attaching the housing to the...

20060077672 - Gooseneck lighting apparatus with decorative woven sleeve: A lighting apparatus includes a gooseneck support arm covered with a resilient colored decorative sleeve. The sleeve is made from woven elements oriented with respect to each other so as to define an outer wall and an inner wall, where the inner wall snugly fits circumferentially about at least a...

20060077673 - Means to increase the light output by the illuminator in a lcos based light engine: A phosphor layer is positioned to absorb UV light and re-radiate usable light in other wavelengths. The UV light is reflected to the phosphor by a thin film placed in a light path. The phosphor re-radiates the usable light in a direction of the light path. Curved mirrors or directive...

20060077674 - Illuminated panel portion for vehicles and vehicular accessories: An illuminated panel portion for vehicles or vehicle accessories is provided having a generally translucent panel defining a selected design. The translucent panel is disposed in an aperture of an adjacent panel of the vehicle or vehicle accessory such that the outer surfaces of the translucent panel and adjacent panel...

20060077675 - Automatic re-aim of headlights to improve beam patterns: A novel headlight system which vertically re-aims at least a low beam illuminator to meet regulatory requirements, depending upon the mode of operation of the headlight system, while providing efficient and effective illumination....

20060077676 - Saddle-ride type vehicle: A saddle-ride type vehicle is provided capable of making a mount construction of a lamp unit simple and lessening a possibility that a projection provided on a vehicle body cover is damaged. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a vehicle body cover that covers a vehicle body of the saddle-ride type...

20060077677 - Tail lamp structure for vehicles: In a vehicle that includes a rear fender for covering the upper portion of a rear wheel, a mud guard cover for covering the rear portion of the rear wheel, and a tail lamp arranged around the rear fender and the mud guard cover wherein the tail lamp includes light-emitting...

20060077678 - Automatic light and vibration sensing bicycle lamp: The present invention discloses a bicycle lamp that can be lit automatically by the control of a light sensor unit and a vibration switch unit of a control unit when a bicycle travels in dark places or at nighttime. On the other hand, if the light sensor unit detects a...

20060077679 - Emergency reflective device for vehicles: A light reflector device for application to a vehicle having a temporary flexible reflective panel with a light reflective material and having a front and a reverse side, adhesive material on the reverse side and a peelable backing sheet releasably bonded to the adhesive....

20060077680 - Automotive headlamps with improved beam chromaticity: Lenses for lamps can improve the quality of the light emitted through lens by interacting with the light bulb. Photoluminescent dyes as well as non-photoluminescent dyes may be incorporated into a polycarbonate lens in order to shift the chromaticity of the light source. Further, design features such as grooves or...

20060077681 - Vehicle lighting device: A vehicle lighting device in which a housing having a concave portion, which is opened forward, and a lens for covering a front opening of the housing are joined together by a laser welding, wherein the housing is formed of a thermoplastic resin of a chromatic color, and carbon of...

20060077682 - Shear welded mounting stud assembly: The subject invention relates to an assembly and method for attaching a stud to a lamp housing that decreases the overall size of the automotive lamp assembly. The apparatus has a collar molded over a stud. The collar attaches the stud to the lamp housing by being shear welded to...

20060077683 - Headlight or light for a motor vehicle: A headlight or a light for a motor vehicle has at least one illuminant and at least one reflector for reflecting the light generated by the illuminant. The light assembly additionally has an electroluminescent layer....

20060077684 - Led wall plate night light: The present invention relates to a LED wall plate night light and more particularly, to a LED wall plate night light with a ultra-thin assembly by utilizing a simple light-emitting diode (LED) as a source of illumination and a transparent plastic film. When LED light passes through a transparent plastic...

20060077685 - Illumination apparatus: An illumination apparatus is disclosed in the invention. The illumination apparatus includes a cavity with a diffusion surface, a light source, a light-spreading device, and at least one optically-conditioning surface with a wavelike array formed thereon. The light-spreading device and the optically-conditioning surface spread the light generated by the light...

20060077686 - Line light source using light emitting diode and lens and backlight unit using the same: A line light source includes an illuminating bar having end portions opposite each other, and a light emitting diode disposed on each end portion of the illuminating bar. The end portions of the illuminating bar are each slant with respect to a vertical axis thereof at a predetermined slant angle....

20060077687 - Surface light source for emitting light from two surfaces and double-sided display device using the same: A surface light source device includes a light-emitting element which generates light, and a light guide plate which, causes light emitted from the light-emitting element to be incident from an end face, causes the light to be reflected between opposite plate surfaces to guide the light along the plate surfaces...

20060077689 - Backlight module with light guide plate having concave light input surface: A backlight module (3) includes a light source group (31) and a light guide plate (32). The light source group includes at least a light source, and the light guide plate has a light input surface (321) for receiving light and a light output surface (322) for emitting light. The...

20060077688 - Light source apparatus, display apparatus, terminal device, optical member and optical unit: A light source apparatus permits an angular range of illumination light to be changed and can be made thin. A related display apparatus permits a visible angular range to be changed using the light source apparatus. The display apparatus can be mounted in a terminal device, and an optical member...

20060077690 - Ultra-thin backlight: A backlight for a display device, such as a liquid crystal display device, includes a light guiding plate having a front and a rear surface. The front and rear surfaces may be parallel to one another, or may instead be non-parallel. To the extent that such surfaces are non-parallel, one...

20060077691 - Light diffusion unit, display device having the same and apparatus for manufacturing the same: In a light diffusion unit, a display device having the light diffusion unit, and an apparatus for manufacturing the light diffusion unit, the light diffusion unit includes a diffusion plate and a protruded portion. The diffusion plate has a light diffusion material that diffuses a light. The protruded portion is...

20060077692 - Backlight unit and liquid crystal display apparatus employing the same: A backlight unit and a liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus employing the backlight unit. The backlight unit includes a plurality of light-emitting device units disposed on a base plate in an array, each light-emitting device unit including a collimator to collimate light emitted by a light-emitting device so that the...

20060077693 - Liquid crystal display and a backlight module thereof: A liquid crystal display (LCD) having a frame, a light guide, a panel, a flexible printed circuit (FPC) board, and an illuminating unit is provided. The frame has a first groove formed on a first sidewall thereof. The light guide positioned inside the frame has a first protrusion engaged with...

20060072299 - Direct type backlight module: A direct type backlight module comprises a bezel, a reflection sheet, a light source, a diffusion plate, and a supporting unit. The light source is positioned between the bezel and the diffusion plate, and the reflection sheet is positioned on the upper surface of the bezel. The supporting element is...

20060072300 - Illumination device: An illumination device includes a circuit board, a light source mounted to the circuit board, a push knob having a text display unit and an arrow display unit which are illuminated from the rear sides by illuminating rays emitted from the light source, a light leakage preventing ring mounted to...

20060072302 - Electro-luminescent (el) illuminated wall plate device with push-tighten frame means: A wall plate has switch or receptacles or other electric device underneath which are illuminated by electro-luminescent element(s) (hereafter as EL) arranged within panels with a build-in push-tighten frame means to allow people to replace the non-illuminated wall plate to illuminated wall plate by simple installation with safety features to...

20060072303 - Marine warning sign: A marine warning sign, in the shape of a right prism, having a frame forming a square of other polygonal shaped enclosure with straight sides and open front and rear faces. In the front face is positioned an assembly comprised of a transparent panel under which is a graphics panel....

20060072301 - Plasma display and method for producing phosphor used therein: The present invention relates to a plasma display device and to a method of producing a phosphor to be used for the device, that prevents the phosphor layer from deteriorating, and improves the luminance, life, and reliability, of a PDP. The plasma display device is equipped with a plasma display...

20060072305 - Add-on illumination device for magnifiers: The add-on illumination device provides a means of consistent, bright illumination to the viewing area of a collapsible (or folding) magnifier. This invention is easily inserted into the magnifier's lens storage compartment. Its lamps are situated under the edge of the magnifier's lens and are aimed at the magnifier's viewing...

20060072304 - Quick mounting system for emergency lighting device: An emergency lighting device adapted to be quickly and easily mounted and installed. In one embodiment, a mounting member of the device is first mounted to a desired structure and connected to an external power supply. Once mounted and completed, and emergency lighting assembly is secured to the mounting member....

20060072306 - Spotlight system and method: A spotlight system is adaptable for use with preferably one or more power sources so as to provide lighting where needed. The spotlight system preferably includes a spotlight assembly comprising a lamp housing which includes at least one bulb, a switch, and an enclosure. The spotlight system may be operated...

20060072307 - Lantern: An oversized lantern capable of generating substantial amounts of light and heat, while providing the appeal of an open fire, is disclosed. The lantern includes a base having a reservoir for containing liquid fuel such as oil, a glass enclosure attached to the base for functioning as a wind shield,...

20060072309 - Combination of a lantern handle and an electrical torch: A lantern handle has an open end defined to allow communication between an interior and an exterior of the handle and to allow an extension of an electrical torch into the lantern handle. The electrical torch includes a pushbutton mounted on its periphery. A securing device is pivotally connected to...

20060072308 - Compact flashlight: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be...

20060072310 - Flashlight: The flashlight has on its lamp holder a movable member able to move into the lamp holder, the movable member is fixedly provided with an electric conductive strip; and has a restorable spring to normally push the movable member out of the lamp holder that is normally kept in a...

20060072311 - backlight module of a directly lighting backlight device: A backlight module of a directly lighting backlight device comprises a casing; at least one S shape lamp tube; a reflecting sheet positioned below the lamp tube; a guide plate; the reflecting sheet reflecting light from the lamp tube with a predetermined angle to a guide plate above the lamp...

20060072312 - Blaster lights used for signalling and/or marking purposes: Blister lights are used for signaling and/or marking purposes. The blister lights include a housing which is embedded in a traffic area, e.g. a street, an airport runway for taking off and for landing, or the like. It further includes a housing cover by which the housing embedded in the...

20060072313 - Illumination system using multiple light emitting diodes: An illumination system is based on multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs), arranged in a row, to side-illuminate respective reflectors. The illumination system is particularly useful as a vehicle headlamp. In some embodiments, the reflectors may be curved, for example paraboloidal, to collect the light, but truncated in the direction along...

20060072317 - Automatic illuminating device: An illuminating device includes a control device with manual or programmable color schemes providing selected color combinations of lights. A timing device or the like may be utilized to activate the selected color combination or combinations at selected dates and times. The illuminating device may include incandescent or LED light...

20060072314 - Optical system using led coupled with phosphor-doped reflective materials: To improve semiconductor-based systems for generating white light, a phosphor is integrated into a reflective material of an external structure. A disclosed exemplary system, for luminance or illumination applications, utilizes an energy source package, for emitting radiant energy of a first wavelength. The package typically contains an LED or other...

20060072316 - Surface emitting light source and projection display device using the same: A surface emitting light source and projection display device using the same are disclosed, by which a highly integrated and/or high-output surface emitting light source are provided in a manner that improves the structure of semiconductor light emitting units. The present invention includes a plurality of semiconductor light emitting units...

20060072315 - White light generating unit, backlight assembly having the same and liquid crystal display device having the same: A white light generating unit includes an LED structure and a lens structure. The LED structure generates a light. The lens structure has a convex lens or a concave lens. The lens structure has a fluorescent member that receives the light from the LED structure to emit a white light....

20060072318 - Lamp standard: A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a housing, a lamp bulb extending...

20060072320 - Led lamp with insertable axial wireways and method of making the lamp: An LED lamp and a method of making an LED lamp in which the lamp includes a heat conductive post with a base and a top, an insulative body within the post that includes plural wireways and plural electrical leads that each extend through a different one of the wireways...

20060072319 - Method of using light emitting diodes for illumination sensing and using ultra-violet light sources for white light illumination: The described invention provides improvements in illumination sources for applications such as machine vision, photometry, medical imaging and microscopy. Described is the use of LED based light sources performing a dual role as narrow band light sensors. The described invention also provides a method of producing low power, “white light”...

20060072321 - Lighting unit: The invention relates to a lighting unit having a concave reflector with an axis of symmetry and a light emission window bounded by a circumferential edge transverse to the axis, an elongate light source extending substantially along the axis of symmetry, which light source is accommodated in a holder opposite...

20060072322 - Backlight assembly and display device having the same: A backlight assembly includes at least one U-shaped lamp, a first connecting member, and a second connecting member. The U-shaped lamp includes a U-shaped lamp tube, a first external electrode covering a first end portion of the U-shaped lamp tube, and a second external electrode covering a second end portion...

20060072323 - Underwater pool light: An underwater pool light comprises: a housing; a lens sealingly fixed to the housing; a light source located within the housing; and mounting means for mounting the housing to a niche within or on a wall of a pool. The housing includes an integral connector for external connection to an...

20060072324 - Led driving semiconductor circuit and led driving apparatus including the same: A LED driving semiconductor circuit of the present invention includes a first input terminal connected to a light-emitting diode, a switching device block having a first FET and a first switching device, a reference voltage terminal which is connected to the first FET and outputs the reference voltage, a start/stop...

20060072325 - Motion-activated valve stem light: A motion-activated valve stem light comprising a housing adapted to fit securely on a valve stem of a vehicle wheel, and a light circuit contained within the housing, the light circuit including an LED, a battery power source, a control circuit connected to the power source and the LED, and...

20060072326 - Automotive body inspection light support system: A body panel smoothness inspection light support system is provided having a movable joint and a rotatable sliding contact electrical power connection, minimizing the tendency for a power cord to wear or fray....

20060072327 - Gooseneck lighting apparatus with decorative jelly sleeve: A lighting apparatus includes a gooseneck support arm covered with a resilient, elastomer colored decorative jelly sleeve. The decorative jelly sleeve is made from a resilient elastomeric material and circumferentially surrounds the gooseneck. The jelly sleeve imparts a compressive force on the gooseneck creating, in combination with a coefficient of...

20060072329 - Luminaire assembly and method: A luminaire assembly including a hinge member connected to a structure, a support member, a light source, and an outer shell. The support member is secured to the hinge member to be pivotable between a lighting position, in which electrical components are concealed, and a maintenance position, in which the...

20060072328 - Telescoping reading light: A portable reading light has a telescoping arm that is slidable within a housing, the arm having a light source at the end thereof which has one or more light emitting diodes which provide bright light, low power consumption and durability. The light emitting diodes preferably are located in an...

20060072331 - Instrument panel of motorcycle: An instrument panel of a motorcycle is provided that includes a vehicle-use meter located on an upper portion of a fuel tank and covered by a meter cover. A manipulation switch, with communicates with the vehicle-use meter, is attached with a side surface of the meter cover....

20060072330 - Lighting system for a bicycle: A lighting system for a bicycle. A lamp and a beam are mounted to the bicycle. A generator is mounted to the beam such that the beam holds the generator in position to be frictionally driven by contact with a bicycle wheel. The generator provides a three-phase output voltage. A...

20060072332 - Energy absorbing headlight for a motor vehicle and a method of absorbing the energy produced by pedestrian impact: A headlight, in particular of the elliptical type for a motor vehicle, comprises a casing fixed on the vehicle; a protective cover glass closing off the casing; and an optical module which comprises a reflector, a lens and an intermediate fixed to the reflector and supporting the lens, the lens...

20060072333 - System for mounting a headlight on a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle comprising such a system: System for mounting a headlight on a motor vehicle comprising a rigid housing closed by a protective glass, the said system comprising: a first connecting element fixed to the headlight, a second connecting element fixed to the motor vehicle, the first and second connecting elements and being assembled so as...

20060072334 - Multifunctional illumination device: In order to improve road safety, modern vehicles are provided with sensor systems, which assist the driver of the vehicle either directly or indirectly with respect to the environment surrounding said vehicle, especially with regard to early recognition of dangerous situations, in addition to the usual illumination device. Said systems...

20060072335 - Isotropic illumination: An isotropic illuminator is described, including a relay lens configured to focus a source image propagated from a source and a lightpipe having an entrance aperture and an exit aperture. The source image is aligned by a folding element to fill the entrance aperture and the lightpipe propagating the source...

20060072336 - Fluid column projection apparatus and method: A fluid column projection apparatus and method provide a unique optical effect by providing a plurality of scoops that direct fluid into a hollow chamber. The fluid preferably contains one or more types of light-scattering material. The fluid exits the hollow chamber in a manner that projects the fluid to...

20060072337 - Backlight module having two lighting sides: A backlight module has two lighting sides installed inside a casing. Two sides of the casing have a main display screen and a sub-display screen. The backlight module comprises at least one light source; a light guide plate for guiding light from the light source to the main display screen...

20060072338 - Diffuser in direct back light module: A diffuser in a direct back light module comprised of multiple, minute, 3D conductors in staggered arrangement in the plate of the diffuser to permit the light passing through it to have multiple reflections in multiple directions and in turn the consistent diffusion for light source....

20060072339 - Backlight module: A backlight module is provided, comprising a light emitting diode (LED), a light guide plate and a fluorescence material. The fluorescence material is disposed in a transmission path of a first light or within the light guide plate. Then the fluorescence material is excited by the first light to generate...

20060072340 - Backlight module and lcd apparatus: A backlight module and a liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus using the same are disclosed. The backlight module includes a bottom plate and multiple lamps disposed separately over the bottom plate. The bottom plate has multiple lower-reflectivity areas underneath the lamps and multiple higher-reflectivity areas between neighboring lower-reflectivity areas. The...

20060072342 - Backlight assembly improving light efficiency and display device provided with the same: The present invention provides a backlight assembly improving light efficiency and a display device provided with the same. The backlight assembly according to the present invention includes a light source for emitting light, a light guiding plate for guiding the light emitted from the light source, and a prism sheet...

20060072341 - Transflective brightening plate and double-face lighting backlight module using the transflective brightening plate: A transflective brightening plate and a double-face lighting backlight module to which the transflective brightening plate is applied. The transflective brightening plate includes multiple brightening structures on one face of a substrate. The brightening structures are light-guiding structures as micro-prisms. A transflective coating is disposed on the other face of...

20060072344 - Backlight unit: A backlight unit having light sources to illuminate light to a display panel includes a support plate to support the light sources, a printed circuit board provided on a first region of the support plate, and a heat discharging member provided on a second region of the support plate to...

20060072343 - Lighting system and liquid crystal backlight device: Luminance irregularities caused by the weight of the optical members in a backlight apparatus are reduced. A lighting apparatus comprises optical members 1 and 2, a casing in which the optical members 1 and 2 and a lamp 4 are disposed, a first member 1a formed in optical members 1...

20060072345 - Backlight module and flat panel display employing the same: Flat panel display. A flat panel display comprises a first case, a second case connected to the first case, a light guide unit disposed between the first and second cases, a flat display panel and a light assembly. The light guide unit includes a light incident surface. The flat display...

20060072346 - Multiple function night light: The multiple functions night light with light means including at least one night light, receptacle(s), swivel or rotating prong as basic unit which may further incorporate with more functions as desired to prevent from electric wall outlet receptacle been occupied by a single function's night light. The said night light...

20060072347 - Air blower unit for inflatable body: The present invention is a device for inflating and displaying a decorative air permeable body such as a snowman or ghost. In one embodiment, the device comprises an external air blower unit in fluid communication with the decorative body. The air blower unit comprises a first housing having an air...