Patents Examined by Julie A Bannan
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Patent number: 11603159Abstract: The present invention provides a straddle type vehicle, comprising: a taillight disposed in a rear portion of a vehicle and configured to emit light to rearward of the vehicle and a detection unit configured to emit radio waves and detect surrounding conditions behind the vehicle, wherein the taillight includes a light source and a housing for accommodating the light source, the detection unit is provided inside the housing, the housing has a transmitting portion that includes a first region for transmitting light emitted from the light source and a second region for transmitting the radio waves emitted from the detection unit, and the first region has an uneven shape for diffusing the light emitted from the light source, and the second region does not have the uneven shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiyuki Kuroba, Tsuyoshi Kumasaka, Kiyoshi Katagiri, Hiroshi Maeda
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Patent number: 11585537Abstract: An illumination device for a cooking apparatus, the illumination device including a light source and a light conductor rod that conducts light emitted by the light source to a cooking cavity of the cooking apparatus; a support that supports the light conductor rod at a support element of the cooking apparatus, wherein the support includes a pivot joint that supports a fixing device for the light conductor rod, so that the light conductor rod is movably supported in the support.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: BJB GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Olaf Baumeister, Joerg Harnischmacher
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Patent number: 11585494Abstract: A fluorescent module includes a fluorescent member including a phosphor-containing layer, and a light reflecting layer disposed on the phosphor-containing layer. The phosphor-containing layer contains a YAG phosphor and a Ga-YAG phosphor within the same layer, the Ga-YAG phosphor being a phosphor in which a portion of the aluminum constituting the YAG phosphor is substituted with gallium. A volumetric ratio of the Ga-YAG phosphor to the entirety of the YAG phosphor and the Ga-YAG phosphor is in a range of 19.0% to 80%.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Takafumi Sugiyama, Toshiyuki Hirai, Masahiko Sano, Toru Takasone
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Patent number: 11585503Abstract: A street light allows an electronic device installed therein to work properly. The street light has an internal chimney structure for dissipating heat from the electronic device and preventing any liquid from flowing into a space where the electronic device is accommodated. This allows the street light to internally provide both a dry environment and a heat dissipation mechanism for the electronic device, without closing an internal space of the street light, so as to greatly improve the above undesirable structural drawbacks of the conventional street light.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: AGILEIOTS INVESTMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Hung-Hsiang Chiang
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Patent number: 11579488Abstract: A light flux controlling member includes n incidence units for allowing incidence of light emitted from n light emitting elements, respectively; an emission unit disposed between the n incidence units and allowing emission of the light incident on the n incidence units while guiding the light; and a plurality of legs. Each incidence unit includes an incidence surface and a reflection surface reflecting, in a direction along the substrate, the light incident on the incidence surface. The emission unit includes a first emission surface emitting a part of the light from the incidence unit, and a second emission surface disposed so as to face away from the first emission surface and emitting another part of the light from the incidence unit. Each leg is disposed at a position satisfying a predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: ENPLAS CORPORATIONInventors: Yuki Fujii, Takao Miyoshi, Hiroshi Takatori, Takuro Momoi
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Patent number: 11561002Abstract: It is disclosed a fabric (10) comprising a main layer (1), at least one LED (2) and a supporting element (3), wherein said at least one LED (2) is arranged on a coupling surface (3a) of said supporting element (3), and wherein said coupling surface (3a) is coupled to the inner surface (1a) of said main layer (1), said supporting element (3) comprising a plurality of electrical connections (4) to electrically connect said at least one LED (2) to a logic control unit (6) configured to control said at least one LED (2) in function of a sensing signal coming from a sensing device (7), said main layer (1) being provided with at least one opening (5) arranged in correspondence of said at least one LED (2) for allowing the light emitted by said at least one LED (2) to pass therethrough. It is further disclosed an article comprising the above mentioned fabric (10) and a process for producing the fabric (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: SANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN. VETIC. A.S.Inventors: Ozgur Cobanoglu, Fehim Caglar, Serkan Mert, Deniz Iyidogan, Adnan Kocamer, Hakan Dincer, Ertug Erkus
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Patent number: 11555596Abstract: A radiation angle changing element bonded to a housing includes: a glass substrate; and a resin layer provided on the glass substrate and having an optically functioning part. In a bonding portion bonded to the housing, the resin layer is not formed on the glass substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Keiji Tsunetomo, Satoru Kusaka
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Patent number: 11550185Abstract: A backlight unit according to various embodiments of the disclosure may include a light source, a light guide plate configured to guide light emitted from the light source and disposed to face in a first direction, and an optical film disposed over the light guide plate. The optical film may include a first prism sheet including first prism structures arranged side by side to each other along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a second prism sheet disposed over the first prism sheet and including second prism structures arranged side by side to each other along a third direction forming an acute angle with the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: LMS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jinhwan Kim, Sungsik Cho, Woojong Lee, Changgoo Park
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Patent number: 11535201Abstract: A license plate lamp unit which, with a simple structure, enables easy attachment of components to the rear of the vehicle and which can prevent relative displacement among components, and a vehicle equipped with the license plate lamp unit are provided. This license plate lamp unit is provided with: a license plate lamp (301) which irradiates light onto the license plate; a vehicle mounted camera (100) having a camera lens (101A, 101B); a nozzle 3 for discharging a cleaning medium towards the camera lens (101A, 101B); and an attachment member (310) supporting the license plate lamp (301), the vehicle mounted camera (100) and a nozzle (3).Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Masayuki Kondo, Shigehiko Kazaoka
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Patent number: 11525558Abstract: Disclosed is an outdoor light fixture assembly having a housing and a lens module. The lens module is removable from the housing for servicing. The removable lens module includes a socket for one or more light sources and a lens. The outdoor light fixture further includes engagement structures for installing and removing the lens module from the housing without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventors: Darrin I. Schmuckle, Jesus Moreno
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Patent number: 11519586Abstract: A lamp is provided that includes a light source (1101) including at least one light emitting point (S0); and a light receiving device located between the light source (1101) and the optical path of a collimating optical element (1104, 3104), the light receiving device at least includes at least two light guides (1102, 1103, 3302), for respectively collecting light beams (1301, 1303, 3301, 3303) emitted at different angles from the light emitting point (S0) of the light source (1101), and respectively directing the collected light beams (1301, 1303, 3301, 3303) to the collimating optical element (1104, 3104) in a reflective or refractive manner, after which the light beams forming parallel light after the collimation of the collimating optical element (1104, 3104); and further includes a mirror array (1105, 3105) for reflecting the parallel light to form a reflected light spot array.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: SHANGHAI BLUE LAKE LIGHTING TECH. CO., LTD.Inventor: Yi Yang
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Patent number: 11506377Abstract: A lamp installation structure of a ceiling fan has a first base connected to a fixing seat of the ceiling fan and a second base connected to a lamp. The first base is provided with a plurality of positioning members. The second base has grooves and guide rails corresponding to the positioning members for insertion of the positioning members. The guide rails are provided with a plurality of elastic members to elastically press against the positioning members. Thereby, through the positioning members being retained to the guide rails, the lamp installation structure of the ceiling fan has the advantages of quick installation and increased stability of the ceiling fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: AIR COOL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Cliff Wang
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Patent number: 11499705Abstract: A flower receptacle with a water lamp handicraft, including: a water lamp ornament, where the water lamp ornament includes a water lamp body and a top ornament, and the water lamp body is a hollow and a light-transmissive three-dimensional structure and holds a thick liquid inside, and the top ornament is mounted on the water lamp body; a fixing member, connected to the top ornament, and forming a customized three-dimensional model with the top ornament; and a flower receptacle base, having a tapered structure, mounted on the fixing member, and used for arranging flowers. In the present application, the fixing member and the top ornament are combined, to enable the fixing member and the water lamp ornament to form a unique three-dimensional model.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventor: Chih-Liang Wang
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Patent number: 11490610Abstract: A reflective bird deterrent, having a base, a center post attached to and extending up from the base, and first and second spinner assemblies having a plurality of fins rotatably attached to the center post. The plurality of fins on the first spinner are angled such that they spin in the opposite direction of the plurality of fins on the second spinner, and the plurality of fins on the first spinner and the plurality of fins on the second spinner are reflective.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventor: Dennis Towne
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Patent number: 11487154Abstract: Light having high directivity and high uniformity is emitted. A light source apparatus (10) according to the present invention includes: a light emitting body group (11a) in which a plurality of light sources (11) that emit directional light are arranged on one surface; and a first visual field limiting film (12) that is provided on an optical path of the light emitted from the plurality of light sources (11), and outputs light that enters the first visual field limiting film in a first predetermined angular range by homogeneously diffusing the light within the first predetermined angular range.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATIONInventors: Munekazu Date, Megumi Isogai, Hideaki Kimata
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Patent number: 11487159Abstract: A backlight (100) for an image forming device (70) includes spaced-apart front and back optical reflectors (20, 10) defining an optical cavity (18) therebetween, and at least one light source (15) for emitting light into the optical cavity. The front optical reflector (20) is disposed between the image forming device and the back optical reflector (10). For substantially normally incident light and for non-overlapping first (e.g. visible light) and second (e.g. infrared) wavelength ranges, the front optical reflector (20) may transmit (80c) at least 70% of light (80a) for each wavelength in the first wavelength range, and may reflect (90b) at least 70% of light (90a) for each wavelength in the second wavelength range. The back optical reflector (10) may reflect (80b) at least 70% of light for each wavelength in the first wavelength range, and may transmit (90c) at least 70% of light (90b) for each wavelength in the second wavelength range.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Quinn D. Sanford, Matthew B. Johnson, Ryan T. Fabick, Nathaniel K. Naismith
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Patent number: 11480325Abstract: Deterrent device attachments are provided each having a light emitting thermal source positioned by a support board to emit light from within a housing of the deterrent device, with the support board bent to provide surface areas to dissipate heat generated by the light emitter.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Crosman CorporationInventors: Jeffrey D. Tuller, Michael W. Allen
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Patent number: 11473772Abstract: A quick assembling structure for a ceiling fan with a lamp includes a first seat and a second seat. A first peripheral wall of the first seat is radially provided with a plurality of positioning members. The second seat has a second peripheral wall to be sleeved onto the first peripheral wall. The second peripheral wall has recesses that are recessed radially and correspond to the respective positioning members. The second peripheral wall is formed with guide holes corresponding to and communicating with the respective recesses. Through the positioning members to be inserted into the recesses and the guide holes and tightened in the guide holes, the first peripheral wall of the first seat is connected to the second peripheral wall of the second seat so as to assemble the ceiling fan and the lamp quickly.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: AIR COOL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Cliff Wang
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Patent number: 11472346Abstract: A modular side storage assembly for use on automotive bodies includes at least one door storage compartment module and at least one rear fender storage compartment module. The door storage compartment module has an internal sidewall, a horizontal base, and a curved external sidewall, joined with a rearward facing sidewall. The curved external sidewall meets the internal sidewall and forms a curved forward facing sidewall. A hinged hatch is attached to the external sidewall. The rear fender storage compartment module has an internal sidewall, a horizontal base, and a curved external sidewall joined by a forward facing sidewall. The curved external sidewall meets the internal sidewall and forms a curved rearward facing sidewall. An assembly includes front and rear door storage compartments; front fender guards; marker lights; a lockable storage panel cap and an antenna mount; and side steps with embedded LEDs. The assemblies are aerodynamic and easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Dorian Reed, Sr.
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Patent number: 11466834Abstract: A plastic glazing of a window of a vehicle having a light feature includes a first vehicle window glazing component, a second vehicle window glazing component molded onto the first vehicle window glazing component, and a light unit configured to produce light for the light feature. The light unit being integrated with at least one of the following: the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component. The light unit further configured to direct the light for the light feature through or from at least one of the following: the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component. The plastic glazing is a one-piece molded plastic construction. At least one of the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component is translucent or transparent.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Augustinus Gregorius Henricus Meijers, Matteo Terragni, Geert Jan Schellekens