Abstract:
In a button for an electronic device, a red numeral pattern 21, a green kana pattern 31 and a black English character pattern 41 are printed on a key top 11 as plural kinds of patterns. By selectively causing a red LED 51 and a green LED 52 that function as a light source of a backlight to emit a light, red, green and orange lighting colors of the backlight are obtained. According to the color of the pattern used according to a mode, the lighting color of the backlight is switched.
Abstract:
An object holder/illumination system for holding and/or positioning a first object with respect to a second object and illuminating the first object by accessing power from the second object. The system is especially useful as a copyholder/illumination system used in conjunction with a computing system such as a laptop computer, desktop or other portable electronic device.
Abstract:
A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least one opening is in communication with the air intake chamber and the air outflow chamber. And at least one opening is in communication with the ambient air and the air outflow chamber.
Abstract:
An illumination device for portable computers includes a plug adapted for insertion into a socket of a portable computer and a monolithic base that is connected to the plug. An arm of the base has a lower portion extending upwardly from a proximal end of the bottom portion and an upper portion curving inwardly toward the plug in a distal direction. A passageway extends from the distal end to the arm's upper portion. A bulb socket adjacent the arm's upper portion is adapted to support and provide current to an LED. The bulb socket is positioned to permit at least some of the LED light to be emitted in a generally downward direction, so that, in use, light shines on the computer keyboard. Circuitry extends through the passageway and is connected for providing current from the plug's proximal end to the bulb socket.
Abstract:
A garage door drive includes a housing and at least one light unit. According to the invention, at least one mounting point for the mechanical and electrical connection of the attachably and detachably constructed at least one light unit is arranged on the housing.
Abstract:
An evacuation lighting system comprising a plurality of lights, control circuitry and a power providing system. The lights comprise low voltage lights which are at least one of embedded in, and positioned proximate, a ground surface. The control circuitry is electrically coupled to the plurality of lights. The power providing system is electrically coupled to at least one of the control circuitry and the plurality of lights. The power providing system further comprises a UPS power supply, a grid power supply and a source switching circuitry capable of selecting one of the UPS power supply and the grid power supply. The control circuitry is capable of selectively controlling each of the plurality of lights, to, in turn, direct an individual in an evacuation. A method for using the same is likewise provided.
Abstract:
The luminary, lamp or lamp fixture includes, in one embodiment, a cover plate for an outlet having a hook extension on one side and a L-bracket on the other permitting a canopy, first to ratably swing on the plate to permit attachment of lamp wires, and then to affix the canopy to the plate via the L-bracket. In a further embodiment, the luminary or lamp fixture has an upper and a lower trough wherein the upper trough defines a wire channel through which runs wires, A plate closes the wire channel by fixing tabs. In another embodiment, a plate with C-shaped edge sections clips into the wire channel.
Abstract:
A tumbler for holding a liquid beverage, comprising a liquid holding portion having a flat opaque base with a domed light transmitting portion proximate the center thereof, means defining a bottom chamber with an area for indicia of branding, a circuit containing a battery for lighting an LED, a transistor switch, a resistor for desired impedance, and the LED, which is connected to the circuit and has a light emitting portion disposed in the dome, and wherein a portion of the base defines an amplifying lens. The bottom chamber is fixed to the liquid holding portion.
Abstract:
A make up station provides even illumination for a performer's face while minimizing glare and distracting reflections. The make up station is modular to allow the easy assembly of multiple make up stations partially sharing common lighting between adjacent stations. Light rays emanating from the forward most edge of a light source are blocked by a raised trim or reflected from the mirror surface in a direction so that they do not impinge on the user's eye.
Abstract:
An illuminated confection assembly includes a light device, a light transmission element attached to the light device, and an edible confection attached to the light transmission element. The confection has an interior portion that is adapted and constructed to receive light from the light device via the light transmission element. The confection is constructed so that light passes from the interior portion of the confection to the ambient atmosphere.