Patents Examined by Lau K Tso
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Patent number: 11796147Abstract: A solar powered flag light includes a fixing module, a solar powered panel module and a lighting module. The fixing module includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and at least one connection portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are configured to be disposed on two opposite sides of a flagpole. The at least one connection portion is configured to connect between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, such that the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can clamp the flagpole to fix the solar powered flag light on the flagpole. The solar powered panel module is configured to be disposed on the first mounting portion. The lighting module is configured to be disposed on the second mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Xiaoyan Liang
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Patent number: 11738818Abstract: An integrated hand guard lighting system for use with various mountain bike and motor sports vehicles. The combination lighting apparatus and hand guard comprises a mount for releasably coupling to a handlebar and a housing coupled to the mount, the housing having a blade-shaped shield portion that is spaced apart a specified distance from the handlebar to allow for a user to grip the handlebar. The blade-shaped shield portion of the housing includes a frontal surface configured to extend along a gripping region of the handlebar to shield the user's hand while gripping the handlebar, and includes an illumination source disposed at the frontal surface to illuminate a path outward in a direction away from the gripping region.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: Stephen Zvorsky
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Patent number: 11724208Abstract: A ball is provided forming an inside structure of the snow person, the ball having an inner and outer surface. The ball is a unitary work piece that is free and unconnected to other work pieces. An adhesion surface is disposed on the outer surface of the ball, the adhesion surface provided with nodules that extend away from the surface of the ball to adhere snow while the ball is rolled. Light units are integrated into the surface of the ball and having light emitting portions that extend away from the surface of the ball. A light output of the light units is selected to transmit light through a layer of snow. Connections between the light units situated within the ball connect the light units together.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: Ignacio Marc Asperas
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Patent number: 11708944Abstract: In various embodiments, a light emitting diode (LED) lamp is provided. The LED lamp may include a base; a first housing having a first end and a second end, the first end secured to the base; a second housing having at least in part a partially conical shape, an end of the second housing having a smaller diameter secured to the second end of the first housing; at least one LED secured within the second; driver circuitry secured within the LED flood lamp between the end of the base and the at least one LED; a reflector having a partially conical shape; and a diffuser element secured to at least one of a wider end of the reflector or the end of the second housing having the larger diameter. In some embodiments, the first or second housing may include one or more vents.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: FEIT ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Alan Barry Feit
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Patent number: 11698186Abstract: Electronic light emitting flares and related methods. Flares of the present invention include various features such as self-synchronization, remote control, motion-actuated or percussion-actuated features, dynamic shifting between side-emitting and top-emitting light emitters in response to changes in positional orientation (e.g., vertical vs. horizontal) of the flare; overrides to cause continued emission from side-emitting or top-emitting light emitters irrespective of changes in the flare's positional orientation; use of the flare(s) for illumination of traffic cones and other hazard marking or traffic safety objects or devices, group on/off features, frequency specificity to facilitate use of separate groups of flares in proximity to one another, selection and changing of flashing patterns and others.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventors: James R. Selevan, Daniel Joseph Selevan
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Patent number: 11679711Abstract: A vehicular exterior lighting system includes a lighting module disposed at a side of a vehicle. The lighting module includes at least one light emitting diode. The lighting module is operable to emit light that is viewable by a person exterior the side of the vehicle who is viewing the side of the vehicle. The lighting module emits white light responsive to a signal from a remote device to provide ground illumination of a ground region at the side of the vehicle at which the lighting module is disposed, and the lighting module (i) emits a first color of light responsive to a door lock signal and (ii) emits a second color of light responsive to a door unlock signal. The first color of light is different than the second color of light.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Huizen, Mitchell J. Wesley, David A. Dingman, Justin E. Sobecki
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Patent number: 11662085Abstract: A lamp and a lamp fixing device are provided. The lamp includes a lamp body and a clamping mechanism. The lamp body is connected to the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and an elastic component. The first clamping plate includes a first pressing portion and a first clamping portion, and the first pressing portion is connected with the first clamping portion. The second clamping plate is hinged to the first clamping plate. The second clamping plate includes a second pressing portion and a second clamping portion. The second pressing portion is connected with the second clamping portion. The elastic component is disposed between the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion, so that the first clamping portion is close to the second clamping portion. The first clamping portion includes a connecting structure and a turning sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventor: Kexian Guo
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Patent number: 11654825Abstract: A system for indicating an operating mode of a motor vehicle having a vehicle interior and an operator seat arranged therein includes a rotatable steering wheel arranged inside the vehicle interior relative to the operator seat. The steering wheel includes a front side facing the operator seat and an opposing back side. The system additionally includes a light source configured to project a beam of light onto the back side of the steering wheel. The back side of the steering wheel is configured to capture the light beam and illuminate therewith the front side of the steering wheel to thereby generate a sensory signal indicative of the operating mode to a vehicle operator positioned in the operator seat. A motor vehicle employing the system for generating a sensory signal to a vehicle operator for indicating an operating mode of the vehicle is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Tzvi Philipp, Yael Shmueli Friedland, Asaf Degani
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Patent number: 11619363Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic module, comprising a housing (11) having a first housing part (11) having a first cover surface (11a) and an opening (4); a mechanically flexibly designed organic light source (2) having an illuminating surface (2a); and a cover element (3) which is mounted on the illuminating surface (2a) and has a light-transmissive surface (3a) facing away from the illuminating surface (2a), wherein the organic light source (2) is introduced at least at some points into the opening (14), the first cover surface (11a) is curved and/or bowed, the size of the illuminating surface (2a) is at least 1 cm2, preferably at least 5 cm2, and the distance between the illuminating surface (2a) and the first cover surface (11a) is at most 1 cm, preferably at most 5 mm.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Pictiva Displays International LimitedInventors: Benjamin Claus Hoeflinger, Simon Schicktanz
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Patent number: 11614222Abstract: The present patent discloses a multifunctional lamp, which comprises a base, a luminous body detachably connected with the base, and a supporting device and a protective cover respectively matched and connected with the base; the base is provided with a socket and a plug; a latch member is arranged between the base and the protective cover; through the latch member, the base and the protective cover can be quickly disassembled and assembled. The lamp of the present patent integrates the functions of a working lamp and a linear lamp, and has various functions; the connection between the base and the protective cover adopts a cylindrical latch structure, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Ningbo Jinghui Opto-ElectronÃc Co., Ltd.Inventor: Guohui Bai
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Patent number: 11602410Abstract: Disclosure herein are aerodynamic surgical lights and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. The aerodynamic surgical lights may include a light head made of one or more substantially tubular light housings. The substantially tubular light housings contain and protect a plurality of LED lights and their respective reflectors that aim a light beam toward the lower side of the substantially tubular light housings. The substantially tubular light housings are vertically elongate. The vertically elongated substantially tubular light housings include upper sections that are aerodynamically curved or pointed to streamline airflow past the light housings. The upper sections of the substantially tubular light housings are made of molded plastic resin reinforced with carbon fibers or glass fibers and the lower sections of the substantially tubular light housings are made of a clear moldable plastic.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Augustine Biomedical + Design, LLCInventor: Scott D. Augustine
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Patent number: 11603027Abstract: A lighted guide post assembly for a boat trailer is provided. The assembly includes a square tubular angled support post that attaches to a boat trailer, a translucent circular outer tube that covers the square support post, and strips of lights that suspend within the interior of the outer tube between the outer tube and the square support post. This arrangement allows the guide post to glow on four sides without light bleeding together from adjacent sides of the guide post.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Reynolds
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Patent number: 11530800Abstract: The present patent discloses a multifunctional lamp, which comprises a base, a luminous body detachably connected with the base, and a supporting device and a protective cover respectively matched and connected with the base; the base is provided with a socket and a plug; a latch member is arranged between the base and the protective cover; through the latch member, the base and the protective cover can be quickly disassembled and assembled. The lamp of the present patent integrates the functions of a working lamp and a linear lamp, and has various functions; the connection between the base and the protective cover adopts a cylindrical latch structure, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Ningbo Jinghui Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Guohui Bai
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Patent number: 11383638Abstract: An illumination device for an interior space of a vehicle includes at least one light source and at least one light surface. The light surface is formed by at least one at least partially mirrored optical fiber, and the optical fiber can be adjusted to a shape of a windscreen.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AGInventor: Norbert Spazier
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Patent number: 11377035Abstract: A BSM unit according to an embodiment is attached to a side surface facing the vehicle body of a visor of an outer mirror provided to a vehicle body of a vehicle. The BSM unit includes: a light source; a housing; and a lens configured to be attached to the housing and emit light from the light source to the outside of the housing. The visor has an edge portion which is positioned on a rear side of the vehicle on the side surface and is surrounding a mirror of the outer mirror, at least a portion of the lens is exposed on the side surface of the visor, and a shape of the exposure portion of the lens includes a center of the exposure portion and the edge portion and is bilateral-symmetrical with respect to a cross section orthogonal to the side surface of the visor.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: MURAKAMI CORPORATIONInventors: Kota Iseki, Dinh Dong Van, Kosuke Muto
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Patent number: 11359776Abstract: A luminaire including a housing, a light emitter supported by the housing, and a cover removably coupled to the housing, where the cover includes a lens substantially covering the light emitter. An end cap is removably coupled to the housing and positioned substantially flush with the lens. A coupling mechanism couples the end cap to the housing, where the end cap substantially covers the coupling mechanism while coupled to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Yue Wang, Kevin Lu, Syed Raza, Dean Dal Ponte, Steve Eastwood, George Guerra, Paul Lewis, Prathika Appaiah
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Patent number: 11306906Abstract: A light that mounts to the back of the hand by a band. A housing has a narrow beam lamp and the wide beam lamp with a corresponding lens system to form a light beam with the desired divergence. A number of power control configurations are contemplated, including separate on/off switches, multi-position switches, luminosity level switches with a master on/off switch, and a single switch for each lamp that cycles through several luminosity levels. Power is supplied by batteries. The band includes a bracket attached to the housing and a strap that permanently or removably attaches to the bracket, the combination of which encircles the hand. The light includes mechanisms for adjusting the housing relative to the band.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J Blauer, James H Sadler
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Patent number: 11287118Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic lighting device, including at least two lamps and a base. Each of the at least two lamps is connected to a respective paired flexible stalk configured to rotate in a circumferential direction of the base. When the flexible stalks rotate in the circumferential direction of the base, due to dynamic bending deformation of the flexible stalks, the at least two lamps have random movement in an upright direction and the at least two lamps have circumferential random wiggles against a joint defined between the flexible stalks and the base as a pivotal point.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: POWER BEAUTY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Yiqun Xu
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Patent number: 11149915Abstract: A leveling system for a lamp shade can include a bearing, a stud extension, and a weight. The bearing can be positionable around a stud of a lamp shade assembly and can be configured to be supported by a bracket of the lamp shade assembly. The bearing can define a bearing surface engageable with a hub of the lamp shade to provide an articulation surface for the hub. The weight can be releasably securable to a spoke of the lamp shade and can be positionable on the spoke to level the lamp shade about the bearing with respect to a plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventors: Scott Drummond, Mark Manning
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Patent number: 11110856Abstract: Problem: To clearly indicate an autonomous driving state and a charge level of a battery of a vehicle with a single lamp. Solution: A vehicle headlamp (3) includes a communication lamp (7) for indicating an autonomous driving state of a vehicle while the vehicle is driving, and a lamp ECU (32) for performing control to cause the communication lamp (7) to indicate a charge level of a battery (31) while the vehicle is stationary. The lamp (7) includes an elongated light guide body that continuously extends along a straight line or a curve and a plurality of light emitting devices (22) arranged at an interval in a longitudinal direction of the light guide body. The lamp ECU (32) controls the output of light from each of the light emitting devices (22) to change an illuminated range of the light guide body according to the charge level of the battery (31).Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventors: Atsushi Sugimoto, Toru Takahashi