A resistor bypass circuit for a series lighting circuit includes a plurality of serially connected light sources and a bypass resistor being connected in parallel with at least one of the respective light sources, each respective light source being low wattage and being capable operating on a one hundred percent duty cycle as desired.

A resistor bypass circuit for a series lighting circuit includes a plurality of serially connected light sources and a bypass resistor being connected in parallel with at least one of the respective light sources, each respective light source being low wattage and being capable operating on a one hundred percent duty cycle as desired.

A universal gripping unit configured for attachment to poles or handles or varying lengths to accommodate light bulbs at varying heights or elevations. The universal gripping unit includes a platform and collar; an adhesive pad attached to an upper surface of the platform; a non-adhesive cover removably attached to the adhesive pad; and a threaded female protrusion extending from an underside of the platform wherein the threaded female protrusion is configured to receive a threaded male portion of a pole or handle.

An interchangeable adapter for changing a light bulb that includes a head piece that has a base plate with opposite first and second sides and that defines a platform at the first side. A primary gripping member extends from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side. The primary gripping member is positioned substantially centrally with respect to the platform to engage the light bulb. A secondary gripping member extends from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side. The secondary gripping member surrounds the primary gripping member and is configured to grip the light bulb. An engagement member extends from the second side of the base plate away from the first side for engaging a holder of the adapter.

A light bulb holder including a bulb retaining body for holding a light bulb during installation of the bulb in a light fixture. The bulb retaining body generally includes an attachment member for removably or permanently affixing said retaining body to a ladder and at least one retaining slot unit supported on said attachment member including a base and opposed resilient fingers defining an opening for receiving a light bulb.

A system for automatically detecting the PHY mode based on the incoming preamble is disclosed. The system includes a multimode demodulator, which includes a preamble detector and a demodulator. The preamble detector is used to determine when the preamble has been received and the PHY mode being used by the sending node. An indication of the PHY mode is supplied to the demodulator, which then decides the incoming bit stream in accordance with the detected PHY mode. In some embodiments, one demodulator, capable of decoding the bit stream in accordance with a plurality of PHY modes is employed. In other embodiments, the system includes a plurality of demodulators, where each is dedicated to one PHY mode.

A device for installing and removing lightbulbs comprises a removable gripping element including fingers configured for gripping a lightbulb, a telescopic cylinder coupled to the gripping element, wherein the telescopic cylinder is adjustable to different lengths, and a base housing, comprising: an electric motor located within the housing, a battery, a coupler for coupling the motor to the telescopic cylinder, the coupler comprising a tubular element, wherein the rotating shaft of the electric motor is inserted into an orifice in the first end, and wherein the second end is inserted into the proximal end of the telescopic cylinder, a cylindrical element that surrounds at least a portion of the tubular element, and at least one flange that connects the cylindrical element to the tubular element. The base housing also includes a switch on an exterior surface, the switch for activating power to the electric motor, wherein upon activation of power to the electric motor, the electric motor rotates the shaft, resulting in rotation of the coupler, the telescopic cylinder and the gripping element, thereby rotating a lightbulb to which the gripping element is attached.

A manufacturing method of a top emission organic EL element includes a step of providing an insulating layer on a substrate, a processing step of processing a center area within a region in which the insulating layer is provided, a step of forming a bank on the insulating layer, a lower electrode material applying step, a luminescent material applying step, and an upper transparent electrode forming step. The insulating layer is provided such that a contact angle to a solution to be applied in forming a lower electrode becomes smaller at the center area than the contact angle at a peripheral area within the region.

A mini light machine system for evenly distributing a light strand along a window frame and adhering the light strand to a window with easy peel tape. The mini light machine system has a mini light machine assembly. The mini light machine assembly has a placing machine for placing and adhering a light strand and a light box container for condensed loading and storage of a light strand. In the preferred embodiment the mini light machine assembly is self-propelled and automatically places a light strand in repeatable distances between the individual lights. The mini light machine assembly adheres to a vertical window surface allowing lights to be placed in hard to reach places. Intelligent control is used to cease operation when the mini light machine assembly reaches the end of a window frame. The mini light machine assembly contains a battery thus eliminating the need for power chords.

A mini light machine system for evenly distributing a light strand along a window frame and adhering the light strand to a window with easy peel tape. The mini light machine system has a mini light machine assembly. The mini light machine assembly has a placing machine for placing and adhering a light strand and a light box container for condensed loading and storage of a light strand. In the preferred embodiment the mini light machine assembly is self-propelled and automatically places a light strand in repeatable distances between the individual lights. The mini light machine assembly adheres to a vertical window surface allowing lights to be placed in hard to reach places. Intelligent control is used to cease operation when the mini light machine assembly reaches the end of a window frame. The mini light machine assembly contains a battery thus eliminating the need for power chords.