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A back for an office chair comprises a peripheral frame shaped generally to outline the back of an occupant in the chair; a lumbar base structure attached to the frame; and a lumbar back support for an occupant of the chair connected to the lumbar base structure and extending toward the lumbar area of an occupant through an adjustable connection. The adjustable connection helps to provide comfort to the occupant and comprises one or more of a detent to allow adjustment of the height of the back support in relation to the frame, a movable joint to allow rotary motion of the lumbar back support in relation to movement of the back of the occupant, and an extensible connection to allow adjustment of the distance between the lumbar base structure and the lumbar back support. The chair back may also comprise at least one movable and flexible LED light supported by the back for reading comfort and may contain electrical circuitry to supply power to the LED light. The light may be removable with an electrical plug-in connection.

A multiuse electric tile module for walling, flooring, or roofing applications having a photovoltaic cell, thermovoltaic cell, electroluminescent material, or a combination of these disposed over a rigid substrate, such as ceramic. Each tile is electrically connectable through a male-to-female connecter to at least one adjacent tile without external wiring. Preferably, a sealing layer is disposed over the electrical elements and rigid substrate to seal and protect each tile. Optionally, each tile may further include an inverter to convert direct current to alternating current or a battery to store electricity. The electroluminescent material provides light for architectural accents or nighttime visibility.

Exemplary systems and methods for imaging at least one portion of a sample can be provided. For example, according to one exemplary embodiment of such systems and methods, it is possible to receive at least one first electro-magnetic radiation from the sample and at least one second electro-magnetic radiation from a reference using at least one arrangement. Such arrangement and the reference can be provided in an endoscope enclosure. The image data associated with the portion can be generated as a function of the first and second electro-magnetic radiations. In another exemplary embodiment, an endoscope arrangement can be provided for imaging such portion of the sample. The endoscope arrangement can include at least one interferometric arrangement configured to receive at least one electro-magnetic radiation from the sample, and situated within and at one end of an endoscope enclosure of the endoscope arrangement. According to yet another exemplary embodiment, at least one first Linnik interferometric arrangement at least one second fiber arrangement being in optical communication with the at least one first arrangement can be provided. The second arrangement can be configured to transmit an electro-magnetic radiation to the first arrangement. The first arrangement can be configured to receive an additional electro-magnetic radiation from the sample which can be associated with the first electro-magnetic radiation. The first arrangement can be configured to forward at least one third electro-magnetic radiation which is associated with the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation to the at least one second arrangement.

Apparatus permitting adjustment of the length of a section of an illuminated sign such as is used to provide a visual indication of a particular service provided by a given vendor, such as a vendor of service station products and services, the invention provides for fitting of a last section of a succession of sections to a particular lengthwise dimension mandated by the structure to which the illuminated sign is mounted. Illumination sources, particularly sets of light emitting diodes, cause both forwardly and rearwardly directed light to be respectively diffused through a diffuser or reflected from a surface to which the sign is mounted to provide a glow yielding the intended visual affect. At least certain of the light emitting diodes are mounted by sliding elements movable along an elongated track to permit location of said light emitting diodes in an appropriate location within a section which has been trimmed to an appropriate length, thereby providing a desired illumination along the length of the trimmed section or along the length of a section which does not require adjustment of its lengthwise dimension.

A light accessory is provided for a remotely controlled animal training system, allowing visual tracking of an animal in low ambient light conditions. The light accessory may be a stand-alone accessory or be in conjunction with a wireless receiver. The light accessory may be controlled by an accessory channel that exists in the remotely controlled animal training system, or may be controlled by the presence of a generic proximate radio frequency transmission.

The invention provides luminescent phosphor and a method for their manufacture. The invention further provides a method for increasing the resistance to heat and water for the luminescent phosphor by coating the luminescent phosphor. The invention further provides a lamp shade and signage that glows in the dark after activation by incident electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore, a reflector is incorporated into the lamp shade and / or signage to effectively direct the electromagnet radiation emitted from the luminescent phosphor into an open space.

A grab rail with automatically activated light including: a straight longitudinal bar having a front longitudinal face and a rear longitudinal face and hollow openings at each end; two light units, each sealingly but releasably secured in one of said hollow end openings; a battery source connected with the light units and located inside the bar; at least one noise activated switching device operatively associated with said LED light units and battery source; and at least one post mount with flange, wherein an end of the post distal the flange is secured to the rear longitudinal face of the bar.

An improved structural and decorative member which combines a structural member used to provide support to a superstructure such as a roof, a beam etc., includes the use of any type of glass such as clear glass or decorative art or stained glass as part of the support member and has the glass back lit from within the structural member. The concept integrates lighting into outdoor structures such as patio covers, colonnades, balconies and entryways. By making the structure itself the actual lighting source, there is no need to hide the lighting. By illuminating the beauty of stained or art glass which is in the structure, the structure performs the function of the physical support as well as the aesthetic beauty as well as providing a source of lighting to illuminate the area.

A growing device (mini-greenhouse) comprising a dome for growing crops therein and a light module operably installed on an exterior of the dome for projecting a light beam onto the crops. The dome comprises one or more openings / cutouts therein poisoned at locations that match the locations of corresponding lights of the light module such that the path of the light beam is unobstructed by the material of the dome. The light module is configured to dissipate the heat generated by the lights away from the dome, whereby the base portion of the light which includes the necessary circuitry is contained within the light module and the light beam projected in the dome is either reflected by a protruding reflector that penetrates the dome or a flat reflector that projects the light through the opening. The light module may include vents and / or fans for dissipating the heat into the atmosphere.

A lighting system is configured to provide lighting on an interior of a utility platform. The lighting system comprises a rope light and a power source for installing in or near the utility platform. The rope light includes a plurality of light emitters and a casing. The casing surrounds the plurality of light emitters, which are spread along the rope light. The rope light is configured to provide light to an interior surface of the utility platform. The isolated power source provides electrical power to the rope light, and is configured to prevent a discharge of electricity.

An underwater camera apparatus for use in obtaining photograph images of underwater structures is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a sealed box having a defined interior space with a transparent front face. A lens adaptor is mounted in an opening on the rear face of the box and a camera having a lens is mounted onto the lens adaptor. The box is provided with a removable cap plate allowable sealable access to the interior space of the box. The removable cap plate is used to fill the box with clear water to assist in making the apparatus buoyant neutral in an underwater environment.

A solar light stick for use as a lawn or garden novelty. The solar light stick has a support member, a solar panel, a rechargeable battery, an LED, and a wand. The wand contains a light transmissive material that may be transparent or translucent. The solar panel charges the rechargeable battery which, in turn, provides power to the LED. The LED is positioned to provide light to the interior of the wand. As such, the LED may be located within a recess in the wand. Voids, such as interior bubbles, suspended objects, or surface irregularities may help to disperse light from the LED in a direction external to the wand.

A light source module includes a wiring board and a LED array electrically connected to the wiring board. The LED array can be driven to emit a first group of emission peaks in 300 nm≦λmax<450 nm, a second group of emission peaks in 450 nm≦λmax<550 nm, and a third group of emission peaks in 550 nm for matching the spectrum of sunlight underwater. When the maximum peak intensity of the emission peaks in the second group is taken as 1.0, the peak intensity Ia of each emission peak in the first group is in a range of 0<Ia≦0.9, and the peak intensity Ib of each emission peak in the third group is in a range of 0<Ib≦0.9. Accordingly, the light source module is suitable for aquatic species and can enhance growing rate of the aquatic species.

An automatic lighting control apparatus is composed of an optical lens, an image sensor, an image processing unit which is connected to the image sensor, a lighting control unit which is connected to the image processing unit. By use the optical lens and image sensor, the automatic lighting control apparatus can easily capture the images of lighting area of the lighting apparatuses. To process and analysis the images of the lighting area via the image processing unit, the illumination of the images or its related parameters is get and used as the reference for the automatic lighting control apparatus to control the magnitude of light output of the lighting apparatuses to provide sufficient lighting while avoiding unnecessary energy consumption.

An assembly of LED luminaires is distributed at a sports venue, includes key, back, and fill light sources in such a way as to provide modeling within a significant portion of the playing area of the sports venue, uses beam types narrower than previously used, and achieves efficiencies higher than previously attained, while also reducing glare and spill light.

A solar light stick for use as a lawn or garden novelty. The solar light stick has a support member, a solar panel, a rechargeable battery, an LED, and a wand. The wand contains a light transmissive material that may be transparent or translucent. The solar panel charges the rechargeable battery which, in turn, provides power to the LED. The LED is positioned to provide light to the interior of the wand. As such, the LED may be located within a recess in the wand. Voids, such as interior bubbles, suspended objects, or surface irregularities may help to disperse light from the LED in a direction external to the wand.

The invention provides a floor covering system (10) with (a) a PVC-based floor covering (100) and (b) a lighting system (200) arranged to generate light (210). The PVC-based floor covering (100) has a user side (101) and an opposite back side (102). The lighting system (200) is arranged at the back side (102) of the PVC-based floor covering (100). The PVC-based floor covering (100) has a light transmission for light (210) generated by the lighting system (200) in the range of 0.5% to 30%, especially in the range of 1% to 20%.

The present disclosure provides a photobioreactor system designed for optimal algae productivity at large volumes in order to deliver a high yield per acre. The photobioreactor system comprises photobioreactor units, that may be isolated from each other to reduce culture clashes; an array of diffused acrylic rods attached to the bottom of a removable acrylic circular top in each photobioreactor unit that provides more light into the photobioreactors; a double parabolic trough mirror system, which utilizes two parabolic trough mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight into fiber optic cables; and an algae-cycling system mounted at the bottom of each photobioreactor unit and driven by air to circulate the algae suspension in a vertical motion.

A key actuation mechanism for mechanically moving a key having a grip end and an insertion end, the mechanism comprising: a housing; a key engagement member configured to releasably engage the grip end of the key, the engagement member moveable with respect to at least a portion of the housing; a drive mechanism in electrical communication with the key engagement member and configured to drive movement of the engagement member; and a switch in communication with the drive mechanism, the switch operable to activate the drive mechanism, which causes the engagement member to move.

Disclosed are a light-emitting device for digital control of color temperature modulation and its application. The light-emitting device is electrically connected to a wall switch and includes a DIP switch, first LEDs, second LEDs and a control module. The control module is electrically connected to the above components and contains a truth table. The truth table includes at least a first mode, second mode, third mode and a memory and automatically switch mode, and a digital switching is accomplished by correlating the DIP switch to the truth table. In the memory and automatically switch mode, the first to third mode color temperatures are sequentially switched and controlled by turning on or off the wall switch according to the truth table information. The light-emitting device may be applied to light fixtures or mirror products to improve the convenience of use.

A scalable bioreactor and method of continuous production of algae in a controlled environment is disclosed.

An oscillating shower massager that provides a rotating or oscillating spray pattern that may be adjusted by the user. The oscillating shower massager has a housing with a forward facing water discharge outlet and a rotating side discharge outlet. A water driven gear system drives the rotating side discharge outlet. A series of stop pins are provided that may be used to adjust the rotation. When the stop pins are retracted, the rotating discharge outlet turns a full 360 degrees, allowing the user to spray all the walls and ceiling of the shower stall to facilitate cleaning. When the stop pins are extended, the rotating side outlet provides an oscillating spray pattern. A heated shaving mirror is incorporated onto the front of the housing.

An assembly of LED luminaires is distributed at a sports venue, includes key, back, and fill light sources in such a way as to provide modeling within a significant portion of the playing area of the sports venue, uses beam types narrower than previously used, and achieves efficiencies higher than previously attained, while also reducing glare and spill light.

A reflective type display device is provided, and includes a drive layer that includes pigment particles containing at least two colors of pigments, and transparent electrodes provided on a top surface and a bottom surface of drive layer, respectively, so as to drive the pigment particles. The drive layer includes transparent particles provided among the pigment particles. In the reflective type display device, the pigment particles are arranged among the transparent particles that form the drive layer and a lighting device is disposed on the bottom surface of the drive layer. Thus, uniform lighting may be provided even in a dark environment regardless of the size of the display device.

A light diffusion device permits a single light source to serve as both direct lighting and fill lighting for a photographic, theatrical or cinematographic subject. The light diffusion device partially reflects light emitted from a light source away from the subject, using a translucent panel. Additional translucent panels permit the reflected light to escape from the light diffusion device into the surrounding environment. The escaped light reflects from the surrounding environment, thereby creating fill light around the subject, thus reducing or eliminating undesirable shadowing.

One embodiment of the present application sets forth an apparatus that includes a composite display layer that transmits a set of composite light. The composite display layer includes a display layer that provides a first subset of light included in the set of composite light, and a first mirror layer parallel to the first display layer that provides a second subset of light included in the set of composite light, where the second subset of light comprises a reflection of a first portion of the first subset of light. The composite display layer also includes a polarizer layer disposed on the composite display layer, where the polarizer layer provides the first portion of the first subset of light to the first mirror layer.

An injection molding machine includes a resin scattering preventing cover configured to prevent resin scattering from injection nozzle fixed to an end of an injection unit, a lighting unit configured to molding contact portion where the injection nozzle and a mold contact, a fixing unit configured to fix the lighting unit, and an opening / closing portion where the resin scattering prevention cover is configured to open and close; wherein the fixing unit is connected interlocked with opening and closing of the opening / closing portion.