Abstract:
A device for influencing light for illuminating a set for filming, photography, theater and/or stage includes a frame and a first carrier layer mounted on the frame. The first carrier layer is essentially transparent to the light used for illuminating the set. At least on selected areas of the first carrier layer, a layer of a material which is impermeable and/or partially permeable to the light used for illuminating the set is arranged.
Abstract:
A detachable lampshade includes an upper ring and a lower ring parallel to each other. Multiple shades are made of a resilient material and are bent outside the upper ring and the lower ring. Each shade has two rods respectively provided at two sides thereof A plurality of tubes is provided between the upper ring and the lower ring. Each tube has a channel longitudinally defined through an outer periphery of the tube. An upper slot and a lower slot are transversally defined at a diametrically opposite side of the channel for respectively locating the upper ring and the lower ring. The adjacent rods are received in the respective tubes through the channels and positioned between the upper ring and the respective upper slots, and between the lower ring and the respective lower slots.
Abstract:
A decorative system for lamp shades and related articles relies upon a plurality of clips having spring tension between their parts. The clips are easily added or removed from a lamp shade or similar article without destroying or otherwise compromising the fabric of the lamp shade. Virtually every style, size and shape of lamp shade can be decorated by the present system.
Abstract:
A protective and warming bonnet for food having two, preferably, semi-circularly curved braces 1,2 whose ends are connected to hinges (5,6). These braces may be pivoted from 0.degree. to a maximum of 180.degree. in relation to one another. A folding bellows 4 is arranged between the two braces 1,2 such that when pivoted apart, the braces 1,2 form a bellows-like dome. In one embodiment, the protective and warming bonnet has a continuous base 14 in the form of a serving platter on which the braces 1,2 rest during use. A carrying handle 13 of round-steel or a tube is hooked to the hinges 5,6 on the braces 1,2. This carrying handle 13 rests in a notch or a slot at the hinge 5,6 so that it is no longer pivotable in relation to the base while under the pressure resulting from carrying such.
Abstract:
A collapsible shade assembly for a lamp includes a shade structure of generally truncated conical configuration having open small and large eds, and having a plurality of clips permanently secured within each of its ends in circumferentially spaced positions therein. Small and large rigid rings fit within corresponding sets of the clips, and are snap-fastened there, for supporting the rings from the shade structure and also causing the rings to hold the shade structure in its normal expanded shape. For purpose of storage or shipment, the rigid rings are removed, and the shade structure with clips appended thereto is rolled into a much smaller volume.
Abstract:
A collapsible lamp shade includes a pair of resiliently compressible channel-defining members projecting inwardly from the interior surface of the shade cover to engage the periphery of a shade frame in a channel having an opening which is wider than the frame thickness. A structurally independent arcuately biased wire is selectively threaded into a sleeve at the lower edge of the cover to rigidify and radially expand the lower edge. Expansion of the lower edge tends to contract the upper edge about the frame to effect a more positive engagement of the frame in the channel. Structural independency of the frame engagement and the threaded rigidifying wire permit simple assembly at each edge of the shade without dislodging assembled components at the other edge. In the preferred embodiment the upper edge channel is defined by a cloth strip secured to the interior surface of the cover and having two transversely spaced sleeves extending in respective annular paths. Each sleeve contains a resiliently compressible length of material, such as twine, defining respective ribs which are resiliently compressible during assembly.
Abstract:
A hanging lamp can be folded in a compact size so as to ease packaging and shipment. The hanging lamp includes a foldable lampshade and a switch housing having a plurality of bendable lamp tube attached thereto. A plurality of ribs of the lampshade extend downwardly and outwardly from a top centerpiece forming a dome-shaped frame structure. Each rib includes an upper rib segment and a lower rib segment connected with each other by a pivot pin. A spring is disposed around the pivot pin and biases the lower rib segment away from the upper rib segment in a transverse direction so as to ease folding up the lower rib segment against the upper rib segment. The bendable lamp tube can also be bent inwardly so that the hanging lamp occupies little space in shipment.
Abstract:
A knockdown lamp assembly (10) includes a shade (11) comprising a set of separate glass panel sections (12) surrounding an annular lower support frame (52) having an outer channel (60). Interlocking ribs (62) are located inwardly adjacent joints between adjoining panel sections (12) and block direct light from passing outwardly through the joints. The upper ends of the ribs (62) include offset portions (74) which engage slots (44) formed in a central support hub (42) spaced apart from the frame (52). The lower ends of the ribs (62) are received within the channel (60) and include ears (66) maintained beneath a channel shoulder (56) by outwardly adjacent hooks (68) connected to the panel sections (12). An upper holding cap (14) captures the upper portions of the panel sections (12) and a threaded rod (36) mounts the support hub (42) and holding cap (14).
Abstract:
In a container comprising a plurality of panels held together by a support system having stiff collars at the corners of the panels and connecting members connecting together groups of said collars. At least some of the connecting members are elastic members, as a result of which the support system holds the panels together into a container of a desired polyhedral configuration under the tension of the elastic members. The collars and the connecting members of the support system may be preassembled or kept separate from each other. In either case they can be compacted to a small size for storage, packing or shipping in such state together with a stacked pack of the panels to be used therewith, permitting final assembly of the panels to the support system by the ultimate consumer in a very short time without the need for tools. There results a decrease in space and fragility during storage, shipping and handling, with attendant cost savings.
Abstract:
To minimize storage and transportation space, lampshades are produced, e.g. at the factory, as self-assembly kits each comprising a pair of rings, a plurality of connecting rods, and a gimbal consisting of a lampholder-receiving annulus with struts extending therefrom, together with a covering fabric panel and an optional lining fabric panel. The rods and struts have, on their free ends, respective tee-pieces each comprising a socket part which is a friction fit on the respective rod or strut, and a cross-piece which is slotted from end to end. The kit can be packed in a package of shape and dimensions in plan such as to contain the larger of the two rings and of a depth to contain the gimbal on its side. The eventual user assembles the lampshade with the connecting rods extending between the two rings and holding the latter spaced apart, the cross-piece of their tee-pieces being snapped onto the rings. Thereafter the covering panel (and the lining if used) is secured in place between the two rings, e.g. by sewing, clipping, or adhering.