Abstract:
The present invention is a light-producing technology exemplified by lighting that is safe, reliable, energy efficient, long lasting, and capable of operating under a wide range of weather and other conditions. The device incorporates a durable housing, a light element, a liquid solution, and a power supply. Subject only to its power source, it is capable of indefinitely producing intensely visible light at 100 yards or more during both daytime and nighttime. It can be configured for higher or lower intensities in a wide variety of foreseen applications. The device is not flammable, explosive, or toxic, and without loss of function withstands shock, extended water immersion, and heating and cooling to temperatures below freezing and approaching boiling.
Abstract:
An improved irradiation device for polarized light for optical alignment of a liquid crystal cell element includes a lamp, a focusing mirror for focusing of the light of the lamp, an integrator lens, and a polarization element in which the polarization element is made such that several glass plates, which are located parallel to one another at a distance, are tilted by the Brewster angle with reference to the optical axis. The rotary motion of the above described polarization element around the center of the light beam incident in the polarization element (light beam being the axis of rotation), changes the polarization direction of the polarized light with which the alignment layer of the liquid crystal cell element is irradiated. The polarization element may be located in the vicinity of the integrator lens. In addition, the polarization element may be made in such a way that several glass plates which are located parallel and at a distance to one another and which are tilted by the Brewster angle with reference to the optical axis of the incident light beam, are each combined with one another in a V-shape and their apex lines pass through the center of the light beam.
Abstract:
A novelty translucent liquid container provides a separately compartmented electronic assembly with a multiplicity of bulbs for flashing distribution of light throughout the container. The production and distribution of flashing light throughout a liquid in the container generates a pleasant and dynamic luminescent effect rendering the container useful,as a promotional item or novelty item for a business establishment, business, product, or service. The container includes a vessel having translucent circumferential or polygonal side walls and a separate segregated compartment preferably formed at the base of the container for housing the flashing electronic device. A circuit board with a multiple light bulb flashing capability in the form of LEDs operates within the separate compartment to effect blinking lights through the vessel causing a dynamic luminescent effect throughout the liquid container. When the vessel contains a liquid, an amplified blinking light arrangement ensues giving a magnified impression of the liquid through the translucent or transparent walls of the vessel. Additionally, the electronic assembly in the container may contain a preprogrammed microchip and a speaker to provide audio corresponding to selected sounds such as music.
Abstract:
A solar lamp in combination with a fountain has a base which is hollow and has a top opening. A disk covers the top opening and has multiple communicating holes defined through the disk. A connector which is hollow is mounted on top of the disk and communicates with the pump via a hose. A cylinder which is hollow is securely connected and communicates with the connector via a tube. The cylinder has an outlet defined in a top face of the cylinder and multiple protrusions are formed in the top face to securely connect a solar lamp to the cylinder. Therefore, the solar lamp in combination with the fountain is able to create waterfalls for ornamental purpose and the solar lamp is able to provide illumination under dimly-lit conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention includes an illumination assembly consisting of a light source such as a light emitting diode (LED) that produces a near field image and a means of imaging and focusing the near field image. The means for imaging and focusing the near field image is a convex optical lens having a radius of curvature equal to twice the overall thickness of the lens. The optical lens is installed in fixed spaced relation to the LED such that the lens is imaging the reflector cup of the LED rather than the light on the surface clear LED housing. The lighting assembly is enclosed in a flashlight housing having a means for operating the lighting circuit, a means for retaining a power source and a key ring extension with a slidable latching mechanism.
Abstract:
A drinking vessel is provided with an insulated wall structure including an inner wall, an outer wall, and a void between the inner and outer walls providing an insulative barrier for maintaining the temperature of the liquid contents within a desired range for extended periods of time, while also preventing the formation of condensation on the outside of the vessel. Luminescent elements, such as shapes, letters, numbers or designs, are applied to the insulated wall structure to enhance visibility of the drinking vessel and the level of liquid beverage contents when in dark or low light conditions. In an alternative embodiment, the luminescent material is incorporated into the composition of the wall structure during the molding process. A removable lid may be provided for covering the open top of the drinking vessel. In one embodiment, the drinking vessel and removable top lid are structured and disposed to provide a child's sip cup, wherein the lid includes an integrated sip spout and valve for resisting spills.
Abstract:
An insulated drinking cup containing evenly-spaced embedded circumferential bands of light-absorbing luminescent material positioned at regular intervals. In the preferred embodiment, the insulated drinking cup is formed from a transparent material consisting of an inner and outer wall that forms an airspace which insulates the contents of the cup. The bands of luminescent material are disposed in the insulating airspace. The bands of luminescent material illuminate the drinking cup in the dark, and make it possible to determine the level of liquid in the cup.
Abstract:
A backlight assembly for use in a transmissive display system is described. The backlight assembly includes a light source that illuminates a light chamber. A transmissive display is positioned adjacent the light chamber so that light that exits the chamber illuminates the transmissive display. The backlight assembly may include one or more specular reflectors and one or more other optical elements to ensure that the light that exits the light chamber has the desired spatial uniformity, polarization, color, and/or angular distribution
Abstract:
A remote control hand lantern includes a hand-held remote control transmitter and a remote control receiving triggering circuit installed within the lantern base. A trestle of the lantern base includes a light-source support and light-source socket. Fixed contacts are provided on both sides of the lower part of the light-source support. Mobile contacts corresponding to the fixed contacts are provided on both sides of the light-source socket. The fixed and mobile contacts form a contacting style circuit switch which serially connects a power-source to a remote control receiving triggering circuit. The output of the remote control receiving triggering circuit is connected to the light-source pin of the light-source socket. The hand lantern has waterproof and expanded-contracted remote control switch on-off functions.
Abstract:
A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.