July 18, 2004 -- In partnership with Sharper Image Corporation, Verilux®, The Healthy Lighting Company™, is releasing their most advanced healthy lighting technology, incorporating a variety of ergonomic features for complete task lighting versatility at home or in the office. The new, brighter HappyEyes Deluxe Desk and Floor Lamps are available in Sharper Image's exclusive Burltech™ finish to complement a wider range of home or office decor.

"We're pleased to launch our most advanced task lighting fixtures with The Sharper Image as a partner," says Nicholas Harmon, Verilux President and CEO. "These lamps embody the sense of innovative style and functionality associated with The Sharper Image. HappyEyes Deluxe lighting fixtures provide better light for health and sight and ultimately better quality of life through healthy vision."

An energy-efficient fixture, the HappyEyes Deluxe offers two-level brightness control for light equivalent to a 100 and 150W incandescent bulb. With a high output electronic ballast, and a full coverage aluminized reflector, the HappyEyes Deluxe line is 20% brighter than Verilux's original HappyEyes line. An optically designed aluminized parabolic grid diffuser has been incorporated into the lamp design to reduce direct glare. Verilux glare reduction technology diffuses the light while maintaining the lamp's high brightness level. All HappyEyes Deluxe fixtures carry a three year warranty and feature built-in surge protection for safety and extended fixture life. In addition to Burltech, HappyEyes Deluxe desk and floor lamps are also available in cream and contemporary black.

HappyEyes produce a bright, white light similar to daylight, increasing contrast and reducing glare compared to standard incandescent or fluorescent lighting. Verilux bulbs feature a proprietary blend of rare earth phosphors, Trucolite® Phosphor Technology, that filter out any imbalance in the light spectrum, in particular excess yellow light. The Verilux light source closely simulates natural daylight, the kind of light the human eye was designed for. Because the eye strains less under HappyEyes daylight spectrum lights, reading, sewing, or any detail-oriented activities are enjoyed for much longer without causing fatigue or eyestrain headaches.

"We are excited to offer Verilux's design award-winning lamps in Burltech, our proprietary finish that looks like highly polished burlwood. This indoor lighting system would be an excellent addition to a home office, living room, den or anywhere where quality task lighting is desired," says Richard Thalheimer, Sharper Image's founder, chairman and chief executive officer.

About The Sharper Image
Sharper Image is a specialty retailer that is nationally and internationally renowned as a leading source of new, innovative, high-quality products that make life better and more enjoyable. The Company operates over 160 stores throughout the United States, mails millions of its award-winning catalogs each month and advertises through other direct response media including television. The Company's products may also be purchased on the Internet via its e-commerce Website at http://www.sharperimage.com.

About Verilux
Founded in 1956, Verilux, Inc. specializes in naturally balanced, visually efficient lighting solutions for better vision, health and well-being and is dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong healthy vision. A leader in wellness lighting technology, Verilux lighting products closely simulate natural daylight while incorporating ergonomic design features for maximum versatility and ease of use. See www.verilux.net for more information.

Verilux, Inc – Winner of the 2003 Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence.

Media Contacts:

Aimee Cooper
Public and Investor Relations
The Sharper Image
415-445-6023

Heather Leary
Public Relations
Verilux, The Healthy Lighting Company
250-385-2285



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