176results about "Way illumination vessel signalling" patented technology

The present invention is a thru-hull light for installation under the waterline of a vessel comprising a lens capable of diffusing the light broadly through the water. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is a separate, discrete component with a prismatic surface.

A lighting apparatus (2) includes a housing (4) of plastic material, the housing (4) defining a translucent window (12), and a light emitting diode assembly (3) on a printed circuit board (34). The apparatus (2) may be attached to the hull (14) of a boat by means of a flange (10) and a nut (16). The apparatus (2) may include a heat sink (36) machined from a solid aluminum bar. The housing (4) may be connected to a sealing cap (6). The housing (4) is preferably injection-molded from a thermoplastic material such as polycarbonate. Electrical wires may extend through a central bore (42) of the heat sink (36) and the sealing cap (6).

A thru-hull fitting assembly is connected to the forward end of a hollow lamp housing for mounting to a hole in the hull of a vessel in a water-tight fashion. An HID or other lamp is mounted in the lamp housing and is surrounded by a reflector which may have an outer elliptical section and an inner parabolic section. A protective transparent window extends across the forward end of the lamp housing and is sealed thereto. The window may be made of sapphire to provide improved heat dissipation and to resist scratching during hull cleaning and breakage due to thermal shock and wave slap. A circuit may be connected to the lamp to provide over-heat protection, leak detection, as well as fault and power status indicators. Alternate embodiments utilize a solid light pipe or a hollow reflective tube to convey light from the lamp to the protective window.

A submersible light (10) comprising a lens (12) sealed to the front of the reflector (20), a replaceable light source (22) housed in an aperture (25) in the reflector, a pressure member (30) positioned behind the reflector to define an air chamber (32) open at the base of the light but in sealed communication with the aperture whereby, in use, as the light becomes submerged liquid enters the base of the pressure member to pressurise the air within the pressure member to in turn form a pocket of pressurised air in the space between the lens and the reflector and thus prevent entry of liquid into that space.

A thru-hull fitting assembly is connected to the forward end of a hollow lamp housing for mounting to a hole in the hull of a vessel in a water-tight fashion. An HID or other lamp is mounted in the lamp housing and is surrounded by a reflector which may have an outer elliptical section and an inner parabolic section. A protective transparent window extends across the forward end of the lamp housing and is sealed thereto. The window may be made of sapphire to provide improved heat dissipation and to resist scratching during hull cleaning and breakage due to thermal shock and wave slap. A circuit may be connected to the lamp to provide over-heat protection, leak detection, as well as fault and power status indicators. Alternate embodiments utilize a solid light pipe or a hollow reflective tube to convey light from the lamp to the protective window.

The present invention is an underwater light for watertight installation under the waterline of a vessel, for example, within a thru-hull of the vessel, comprising a domed or plano convex diverging lens capable of diverging the light broadly through the water. In a preferred embodiment, the underwater light employs an LED array light source.

A lighting apparatus (2) includes a housing (4) of plastic material, the housing (4) defining a translucent window (12), and a light emitting diode assembly (3) on a printed circuit board (34). The apparatus (2) may be attached to the hull (14) of a boat by means of a flange (10) and a nut (16). The apparatus (2) may include a heat sink (36) machined from a solid aluminium bar. The housing (4) may be connected to a sealing cap (6). The housing (4) is preferably injection-moulded from a thermoplastic material such as polycarbonate. Electrical wires may extend through a central bore (42) of the heat sink (36) and the sealing cap (6).

A flotation device includes a pocket formed within its hollow body in open communication with an exterior surface thereof and a hollow housing mounted in the pocket. Illuminatable fiber optic strands are disposed in a predetermined pattern within the hollow body each having a light receiving end thereof protruding into the pocket through a wall thereof in an air impermeable manner and further into the housing. An illumination source is mounted inside the housing in close proximity to the light receiving ends of the fiber optic strands and a power source is also disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the illumination source. A multi-colored filter pane is mounted within the housing intermediate the illumination source and the receiving end of the each illuminatable fiber optic strand. A switch is provided and is manually operable by a user to operate the illumination source causing the strands to emit light.

A bracket mounted product, such as a floodlight, is provided having a dual latch bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing for mounting on tubing or another suitable mounting structure, featuring a mounting arrangement and a splicing latch arrangement. The mounting arrangement has a mounting base for supporting the light or other suitable product or device on the tubing or another suitable mounting structure, and has a mounting strap for wrapping around the tubing or other suitable mounting structure. The splicing latch arrangement has a swing arm or splicer pivotally arranged on the mounting base for receiving the one or more wires when in an open latch position and for splicing the one or more wires to the internal leads in the mounting base when pivotally rotated to a closed latch position, and also has a mounting lock lever pivotally arranged on the mounting base for receiving the mounting strap when in an open lever position and for frictionally engaging and holding the same when pivotally rotated into a closed latch position for coupling the light to the tubing or another suitable mounting structure.

A marine lamp includes an LED and a heat sink that removes heat from the LED. A lens assembly is associated with the LED and collects the energy from the LED and compresses the light into a high intensity beam. The beam strikes a secondary reflective surface which spreads the light into a desired output distribution. In one particular application, the desired output distribution has a ring-like distribution with a primary light beam at approximately 60 degrees from mounting surface normal.

An improved running light fixture that includes a user aimable flood light attached to the convention running like support shaft and plug. The flood light is provided with strobe mechanism for providing a strobe effect that may be used by the boater to attract the attention of other boaters who could then come to provide assistance.

A lamp assembly adapted for underwater use including a guard tube adapted for being filled with water and for forming a hollow housing for the lamp assembly and an inner tube positioned within the guard tube to provide a waterproof environment for the lamp assembly.

A searchlight (3) on board a vessel (1) arranged for illuminating a point (2p) and maintain said point (2p) illuminated regardless of the movements of said vessel (1).

An infrared signaling apparatus is disclosed, which utilizes high intensity solid state lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide signaling for navigational as well as search / rescue applications employing night vision equipments.

An illumination apparatus which is, in the preferred embodiment, adapted to be mounted in a through-hull configuration in a marine vessel, and which is comprised of a housing, which is preferably cylindrically shaped, surrounding a light bulb and light bulb socket, or terminal block, a reflector, first adjustment structure for moving the light bulb and terminal block linearly relative to the reflector to adjust the sweep of emitted light, and second adjustment structure for altering the angular position of the light bulb, terminal block and reflector relative to the housing to adjust the angle of incidence of the emitted light.

The present invention is a view port suitable for installation under the water line of a vessel wherein the view port comprises a flange made from a corrosion resistant material and a body made from a heat resistant material. An alternative embodiment of the invention is an underwater light in which a high intensity discharge light is installed into the above mentioned view port. The light may be swiveled while installed in the view port in order to direct the light along a desired path.

A sectored light primarily for use in the marine industry incorporating LED's as a light source. The light includes a novel light dispensing lens (16) in conjunction with positively curved (convex) reflective elements (15) to provide a superior “arc of visibility” with low light scatter and sharp cut off transition.

A watercraft steered under power by water-jet propulsion utilizes a water intake ramp in its hull to create a nozzle-like effect to accelerate water loading to the jet pump through a ventral water inlet when under power. The hull has a pair of longitudinal stabilizers that form a tunnel in which the ramp is located. A canopy, which can be removable, encloses a passenger compartment with a steering wheel and one or more passenger seats. Two wings flank the passenger compartment and a pair of hull ramps run steeply downward from the leading edge of each of the wings and extends to the bottom of the hull while a pair of air scoops flanks each side of the passenger compartment and is located above the pair of wings. The forward-most beginnings of the pair of stabilizers relative to a nose section and the pair of wings ride above the surface of the water when the watercraft is under power and the watercraft rides on the back of the pair of stabilizers. The tops of wings are curved in a configuration to give the watercraft top lift and have a reverse curve on their bottom surface relative to the surface of the water to push the hull upward and provide a faster plane for the watercraft to run on the pair of stabilizers. The engine and the driver's passenger seat rest on the center of gravity of the watercraft at the water line when the watercraft is under power.

The present invention is an illuminating dock bumper for attachment to either a dock or a dock vehicle, comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting parabolic arch, which is of uniform substantially-arched cross-section; and an elongate structural tension member laterally extending between the lateral extremities of the parabolic arch, the structural tension member comprising a planar rear surface about which the structural tension member and thereby the bumper is secured to the dock or the dock vehicle, the structural tension member comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting, protective housing of uniform substantially-arched cross-section disposed on the front surface thereof and along the length thereof, the protective housing for receiving an elongate light source therewithin.

A marine light mounting system for attaching at least one light to a marine vehicle includes a support structure for supporting one or more lights on the marine vehicle. The support structure includes a light mounting portion configured to receive a housing of one of the lights, and to facilitate attachment of the housing to the support structure. The light mounting portion includes a surface that may be generally arcuate, and which is configured to cooperate with the housing such that the surface does not completely surround a housing of the light. This facilitates attachment of the housing to the support structure while the light is electrically wired to a power source remote from the housing. This provides flexibility with regard to mounting the light in the first instance, and changing the orientation of the bracket in the second.

A radar controlled automatic target illumination system for marine and other moving vessels. A radar system operably connected to the vessel produces an electronic signal corresponding to an azimuth of a target relative to, and in proximity to the vessel. An array of lights are connected to the vessel, each light being aimed outwardly in a different lighting sector, the sectors being adjacent one to another around the vessel, each of said lights, when automatically activated, illuminating one lighting sector. An electronic processor is operably connected between the radar system and the array of lights for the automatic selective activation of one or more of the lights to illuminate the target within a corresponding lighting sector which the radar system has identified.

The invention discloses a photoelectric tracking evidence collection device with the strong sound and strong light function. The photoelectric tracking evidence collection device comprises an azimuth servo device and a pitching servo device. The pitching servo device comprises a U-type frame and a pitching shaft, an airtight camera shooting body is connected to the pitching shaft, an airtight acousto-optic body is arranged above or below the airtight camera shooting body, and the airtight camera shooting body drives the airtight acousto-optic body to move synchronously with the pitching shaft; a visible light camera and a thermal infrared imager are installed in the airtight camera shooting body; the optical axis of the visible light camera is parallel to the optical axis of the thermal infrared imager; a sweeping lamp and a strong-sound device are installed in the airtight acousto-optic body; the optical axis of the sweeping lamp is parallel to the optical axis of the strong-sound device; the optical axis of the visible light camera is parallel to the optical axis of the sweeping lamp. Because the strong-sound device, the sweeping lamp and an image tracking and monitoring system are integrated, the photoelectric tracking evidence collection device occupies only a small space of a deck and a navigation bridge, and is light in weight, easy to operate and capable of carrying out coordinated actions all day long and well adapting to swing on the sea.

Low profile navigation lights for a boat are provided, wherein the navigation lights are inset or recessed within a mount, which may be positioned along or within a rubrail of a boat. Each mount is preferably made from a tough, rigid material, such as metal or hard plastic, and includes a hole for receiving the light bulb and protective cover. The navigation lights are recessed within the mount, so that the mount serves to protect the lights against bumps or collisions against docks, piers, other vessels, and the like.

A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon is adapted to be secured to a mooring site. The beacon may include various features, such as a central shaft, a ballast at the base of the shaft containing at least one power source, a float, an electronics package having a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal, and a 360 degree viewable high intensity light source.

A stable elevated lamp for a fishing boat provides both elevated and stability in rough water. A rigid pole is mounted to the deck at a strategic location where light is needed, such as near a fishing seat or near the helm console. The pole is provided in telescoping sections, such that it may be easily raised and locked into position, then lowered as desired. The top of the pole features a lantern support mounted within a two-dimensional gimbal in a plane parallel to the water surface. The lantern support is ballasted at the bottom, so as to remain stable as the boat rocks, and accommodates any type of lantern, including battery-powered electric lanterns as well as liquid fuel burning lanterns.

A boat light apparatus is comprised of a navigation light and a detachable docking light. The navigation light is comprised of a navigation light housing with a low power navigation light lamp behind a lens. A socket is positioned at the top of the navigation light housing. Electrical connectors are positioned inside the socket. A detachable docking light for mating with the navigation light is comprised of a docking light housing with a high power docking light lamp inside. Docking light housing is hinged to the top of a mounting post for positioning inside the socket in the navigation light. Electrical connectors are positioned at the bottom of the post for mating with the connectors inside the socket. Navigation light lamp and docking light lamp are connected in parallel for connecting to the navigation light switch in a boat. A step relay is connected between the docking light lamp and the navigation light switch.