Abstract:
Electronic light emitting flares and related methods. Flares of the present invention include various features such as self-synchronization, remote control, motion-actuated or percussion-actuated features, dynamic shifting between side-emitting and top-emitting light emitters in response to changes in positional orientation (e.g., vertical vs. horizontal) of the flare; overrides to cause continued emission from side-emitting or top-emitting light emitters irrespective of changes in the flare's positional orientation; use of the flare(s) for illumination of traffic cones and other hazard marking or traffic safety objects or devices, group on/off features, frequency specificity to facilitate use of separate groups of flares in proximity to one another, selection and changing of flashing patterns and others.
Abstract:
A lighting fixture includes a plurality of light sources and an auxiliary component bay. The light sources and auxiliary component bay may be independently energized to cause one or more of the plurality of light fixtures to illuminate and/or to energize an auxiliary electronic component that is removably coupled to the auxiliary component bay. The auxiliary electronic component may include a camera, a battery pack, a work light or any other electronic device that may utilize operational power from a vehicle to perform a function. The auxiliary electronic component may include its own power converter which may accept a vehicular power signal to derive operation power therefrom. The lighting fixture may produce a beam pattern that is optimized for use when the auxiliary electronic component includes a camera. The auxiliary electronic component may be cooled by a thermoelectric device coupled to the component bay.
Abstract:
Multi utility illumination device (100) comprising a hollow housing (105) defined by top and bottom surfaces of quadrilateral shape and a plurality of lateral surfaces, a power supply unit comprising a power source and an electronic circuit located within the housing (105), a LED based lighting structure (110) located on the top surface of the housing (105) and a transparent member (115) connected to the top surface of the housing (105) and covering the lighting structure (110). The lighting structure (110) includes a LED based lighting column (1400) and a diffuser (1200) surrounding the lighting column (1400). A first handle (205) is provided on a lateral surface of the housing (105) and a second handle (410) is provided on a bottom surface of the housing (105). A switching device (405) is located on a lateral surface adjacent to the lateral surface having the first handle (205).
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein include broadband light source system comprising an optic coupler including a plurality of input branches coupled to an output. The system includes a plurality of light sources coupled to the plurality of input branches. Each light source outputs light having a different wavelength distribution than any other light source of the plurality of light sources. The output emits a broadband light source comprising a combined spectral output of the plurality of light sources.
Abstract:
A lantern (20) having a rotating collar that serves the function of a dimmer switch (40) for a lamp (32) for the lantern. A mood light (60) may be mounted on the lantern (20). In an embodiment, the mood light (60) is mounted at the top of a cap (28) for the lantern (20).
Abstract:
A lighting apparatus includes an electrical contact (2516) that receives power from an external power source, a battery receiving region (109, 113, 712, 1102, 5104), and a battery backed light source (1704). A user interface (1718) receives an input indicative of a first desired operation of the lighting apparatus (1702) when power is available from the AC power source and a second desired operation of the battery backed light source (1704) in the absence of power from the AC power source. Electrical circuitry (1720) uses battery power to operate the battery backed light source (1704) in the absence of power from the AC power source based on the second desired operation.
Abstract:
An autoilluminating rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably supported on a recharging and support member. The luminaries each include a light diffusor that may resemble a candle to the from that turn on when removed from the recharging and support member. The luminaries may also turn on when power to the recharging and support member is turned off, turning the luminaries on automatically as -during a power failure. The luminaries may each be inductively coupled to the recharging and support member, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts.