Patents Examined by Hargobind S. Sawhney
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Patent number: 9810401Abstract: A vehicle trim light assembly is provided herein. The trim light assembly includes a substrate mated to a housing. A light source and luminescent structure are disposed within the substrate and housing. The light source provides light at a first wavelength. The luminescent structure is excited by light at the first wavelength thereby emitting light at a second wavelength through the housing to provide lighting to an occupant within the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman
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Patent number: 9803821Abstract: A vehicle-mounted headlamp using an LED includes a projector lens projecting the LED light to the vehicle front. A light distribution member forming a low-beam lamp light distribution includes: a first incident surface through which the LED light emitted frontward enters; a first reflecting surface disposed on an optical axis such that a projector lens side edge overlaps an LED side focus of the projector lens; a second incident surface and a second reflecting surface disposed on an upper side of the optical axis such that the LED light emitted upward enters through the second incident surface and is reflected frontward by the second reflecting surface; and a third incident surface and a third reflecting surface disposed on the upper side of the optical axis such that the LED light emitted downward enters through the third incident surface and is reflected frontward by the third reflecting surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Shuichi Iha, Takashi Ohsawa
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Patent number: 9797566Abstract: A street lighting apparatus, and method of generating illumination, designed to provide illumination without the use of an electrical grid, is described. The illumination device is designed to have a first component configured to generate power for a second component, wherein the second component powers one or more functional elements, such as an LED or camera. The first component relies on at least one photovoltaic panel and solar power to electrically charge a first battery. The first battery is operatively coupled to a second component having a generator which is driven by a motor. The generator provides for an electrical charge to be stored in one or more batteries of a battery bank, thereby providing the necessary power utilized by the LED, camera, or other functional components.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventor: Chauvin Souvandy
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Patent number: 9798069Abstract: A backlight device comprising a light source, a light guide plate with a side surface receiving light entering from the light source and with one surface emitting light, a frame body surrounding the light source and an edge of the light guide plate, and an optical sheet placed at a region facing the one surface, wherein the frame body has a first covering part covering, at a side proximal to the light source, an edge of the one surface, the optical sheet is placed on the first covering part at the side proximal to the light source, and is placed at least partly on the one surface at a side where the light source is not provided, a support body for support of the light guide plate is arranged between the light guide plate and a bottom plate of the frame body, and the first covering part holds the light guide plate between the first covering part and the support body.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Sakai Display Products CorporationInventor: Yuki Horiguchi
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Patent number: 9798070Abstract: In various embodiments, a light emitting device is provided comprising a plurality of first solid state light sources for emitting first light with a first spectral distribution, and a first light guide comprising a first light input surface, a first end surface extending in an angle with respect to each other and at least one first further surface extending parallel to the first light input surface. The first light guide receiving the first light at the first light input surface, and guiding a part of the first light to the first end surface. The light emitting device further comprises one first optical element, for shaping light that is coupled out of the first light guide through a part of the at least one first further surface such as to provide a first shaped light, and at least one second optical element on the first end surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Ties Van Bommel, Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet
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Patent number: 9784434Abstract: A lighting device, having: a first light irradiation unit including a first concave reflecting mirror and a first light source provided within the first concave reflecting mirror; and a second light irradiation unit that has a second concave reflecting mirror that is smaller than the first concave reflecting mirror and a second light source provided within the second concave reflecting mirror, the second light irradiation unit being disposed more to the light irradiation direction side than the first light source, and being disposed so that the optical axes of the first concave reflecting mirror and the second concave reflecting mirror are the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Nichia CorporationInventors: Kazunori Watanabe, Masaru Kato
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Patent number: 9784902Abstract: Dual-sided optical films have extended split spreading structures formed on one major surface, and extended prisms formed on an opposite major surface. One portion of each split spreading structure has a low light spreading characteristic, and another portion has a high light spreading characteristic. For each split spreading structure, the low light spreading portion may be disposed alongside the high light spreading portion. The split spreading structures may be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the prisms. Light that enters a given prism from one inclined surface thereof can be associated primarily with light transmitted through the low light spreading portion of the split spreading structure, and light that enters the given prism from the other inclined surface thereof can be associated primarily with light transmitted through the high light spreading portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Nicholas A. Johnson, Michael J. Sykora, Michael E. Lauters, John A. Wheatley
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Patent number: 9784436Abstract: A framing system for shaping light beam comprises a frame support having a number of shutter blades surrounding said light beam, and a number of actuators that move said shutter blades in and out of said light beam. The shutter blades form a merged pile, where part of a first shutter blade is placed over a part of a second shutter blade. A first actuator rotates at least one of said shutter blades in relation to a first rotational point and a second actuator moves the first rotational point in relation to said light beam. A method of shaping a light beam is provided, and involves rotating a shutter blade around a first rotation point using a first actuator, and moving the first rotation point in relation to the light beam using a second actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Martin Professional ApSInventors: Carsten Dalsgaard, Morten Grønberg
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Patent number: 9777902Abstract: A shade for use with a light source assembly includes a frame ring, a coupling ring, at least two arms, and a trimming. The coupling ring is configured to be secured to the light source assembly and includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The coupling ring forms an open shape such that the first end and the second end are spaced from each other defining a coupling ring opening between the first end and the second end. The at least two arms each extend between the frame ring and the coupling ring to maintain the frame ring spaced from the coupling ring. The trimming is coupled to and extends around and away from the frame ring. The trimming is configured to at least one of direct light and diffuse light emitted from the light source assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Kent D. Katterheinrich, Elizabeth Kern
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Patent number: 9777890Abstract: A lighting module (150) and a method (100) of manufacturing a lighting module, wherein the method comprises the steps of providing a heat sink material (120) in a fluid state and providing a light-source assembly (110) comprising a plurality of light sources (111) being electrically connected to a carrier (112), wherein each of the light sources has a light-emitting surface (113). The method further comprises the steps of embedding (130) the light-source assembly into the heat sink material such that the carrier and a part of each of the light sources are covered by the heat sink material while the light-emitting surface of each of the light sources is uncovered by the heat sink material, and solidifying (140) the heat sink material.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet, Ties van Bommel, Jianghong Yu
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Patent number: 9759405Abstract: A light emitting module includes a circuit board having a plurality of reflective portions arranged in one direction and connection portions connecting the plurality of reflective portions, light emitting devices mounted on the plurality of reflective portions, and lens units disposed to cover the light emitting devices within boundaries of surfaces, of the plurality of reflective portions, on which the light emitting devices are mounted. A width of each of the connection portions in the other direction, perpendicular to the one direction thereof, is smaller than a diameter of each of the lens units, thus reducing a generation of a dark portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang Ho Shin, Seok Chan Hong, Sung Oh Ahn
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Patent number: 9759391Abstract: A light assembly contains a housing. One or more LED light units are contained within the housing, wherein each of the LED light units may contain only one corresponding conductive end cap. A pair of conductors extending from each of the corresponding conductive end caps are mated with a corresponding socket contained within a DC power supply module contained within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Larry N. Shew
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Patent number: 9752762Abstract: A work light comprised of a removable band that is configured to attach to a user's wrist and forearm. The band includes a first attachment assembly for holding a rechargeable first flashlight such that the first flashlight illuminates around a user's index finger. The first flashlight includes an internal rechargeable first battery and a first pair of external battery contacts for applying recharging energy to the first flashlight. The work light also includes a charger for applying recharging energy to the first pair of external battery contacts. The charger has a first socket for receiving the first flashlight and a first pair of charger contacts for electrically connecting to the first pair of external battery contacts. Preferably the band holds a rechargeable second flashlight so as to direct its illumination toward the little finger. Then, the charger includes a socket for charging the second flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Renzie M. Poe, III
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Patent number: 9746156Abstract: [Problem] To provide an illumination system with which a visual effect is provided such that it is possible to give an appearance of expanding depth on the far side of a wall face, even if a person stands directly in front thereof. [Solution] An illumination system (100) comprises a light source (130), and a reflection board (120) that provides a reflection face that reflects illumination light from the light source (130). The reflection lace of the reflection board (120) is a processed reflection face in which are disposed a plurality of grooves which are very narrow parallel straight lines or parallel curved lines with respect to a flat plane. A support body (110) supports the light source (130) facing and in close proximity to the processed reflection board of the reflection board (120). Light points appear, arranged perpendicularly in the center of the reflection board (120) facing the light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventors: Yoshinao Irii, Yoshihide Nishikawa
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Patent number: 9746600Abstract: A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of glass of refractive index n1 with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a transparent polymer film in adhesive contact with the second main face of the first sheet, the film having a refractive index n2<n1; a light source positioned facing the rim of the first sheet of glass, wherein an area of the second main face of the first sheet of glass is provided with a reflecting relief or else is covered with a transparent flat structure, of refractive index n3 greater than or equal to n1, provided with a reflecting relief.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Laetitia Massault, Pascal Bauerle, Christophe Kleo, Adële Verrat-de-Bailleul, Mathieu Berard, Brice Dubost
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Patent number: 9743735Abstract: An illuminated handbag assembly includes a personal item carrier including a housing having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends upwardly therefrom. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into an interior of the housing. A handle is attached to the housing and a light emitter is mounted within the interior. A battery is mounted in the housing and is electrically coupled to the light emitter. A cellular phone charger is mounted within the housing and is electrically coupled to the battery for charging a cellular phone placed within the housing and placed in electrical communication with the cellular phone charger.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: George Gildon
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Patent number: 9732937Abstract: An illumination optical system with a tunable beam angle (IOSTBA) is presented to achieve different beam angles without changing parts. The IOSTBA includes a light source and a post having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end in optical communication with the light source, an internal area of the post having a reflective surface. Also shown is a diffuser disposed across the end of the post, the diffuser in optical communication with the post and a reflector surrounding a portion of the post, the reflector movable along a length of the post. A position of the reflector along the post determines a beam angle of a resulting light beam exiting the IOSTBA. The system features a simple and cost effective optical design which works with a variety of light sources, including color mixing and champing strategies.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.Inventors: Zhuo Wang, Bruce Radl
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Patent number: 9726330Abstract: A tube that is at least partially optically transmissive. An LED mounted on a substrate is positioned in the tube and is operable to emit light through the tube when energized through an electrical path. Pins are in the electrical path. An electrical conductor electrically couples the pins to the electrical path, the electrical conductor is biased into engagement with an electrical contact on the substrate. The substrate may be secured to the tube by an adhesive. The substrate may be secured to the end caps and be suspended in the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Wilcox, Andrew Bendtsen, Mark Dixon
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Patent number: 9717401Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Jay S. Orringer, M.D., A Professional CorporationInventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
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Patent number: 9720164Abstract: A lighting system can comprise an edgelit panel, for example a lightguide that may have a panel or slab shape with an edge that receives light from an array of light emitting diodes extending along the edge. The lightguide can guide the received light towards an opposing edge of the lightguide and gradually release light to provide illumination. An optic can manage light that reaches the opposing edge of the lightguide, for example via softening, spreading, concentrating, or diffusing the light. The optic can be mounted to or integrated in the opposing edge of the lightguide.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Jose Antonio Laso, Adam Moore Foy, Scott David Wegner