Patents Examined by Leah S Macchiarolo
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Patent number: 8926136Abstract: A wavelength conversion device comprising a plurality of regions. Each region for absorbing radiant energy and emitting light having a characteristic dependent upon which region of the device emits the light.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventor: Terry A. Bartlett
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Patent number: 8894232Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) system to retrofit a light fixture has a frame configured to be installed under an existing light fixture and a LED lighting assembly couplable to the frame. In one example, the frame is formed as a plurality of rails having a flange to be installed between the light fixture and a grid member of a ceiling suspension system. The frame may be installed without removal of the existing light fixture. The LED lighting assembly includes an LED array and an optical waveguide for dispersing light from the LED array. The LED system maintains a thin profile, enabling it to retrofit existing light fixtures. Installation time is reduced, thereby reducing labor costs, while the LED lighting provides more light with less energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Ecolite Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Edward Nicholas Caferro, Timothy Lee Treto
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Patent number: 8864357Abstract: Disclosed are a light emitting device and a light unit including the same. The light emitting device includes a body having a cavity with an open upper portion, a protrusion protruding from an upper portion of the body, a plurality of lead electrodes in the cavity, and a light emitting diode provided in the cavity and electrically connected to the lead electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tae Ho Kim
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Patent number: 8864330Abstract: A back light unit capable of achieving a reduction in thickness and manufacturing costs is disclosed. The back light unit includes light sources arranged in parallel, to emit light, a case receiving the light sources, a diffuser plate diffusing the light from the light sources, condensers laminated on the diffuser plate and having predetermined thicknesses, and a diffuser interposed between the adjacent condensers. The distance from the lamps to the diffuser plate is reduced by the diffuser plate and the optical sheets (three or four sheets) laminated over the diffuser plate, to reduce the total thickness of the back light unit. Also, the number of lamps is reduced by 2 to 4, as compared to the conventional back light unit, so that the manufacturing costs of the back light unit is reduced. The brightness difference exhibited on the display screen is also reduced, so that a brightness uniformity is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Cobbler Applications LLCInventor: Sang Jun Lee
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Patent number: 8858052Abstract: The present invention relates to a backlight module and a manufacturing method thereof. The backlight module comprises a thin film unit, a light guide unit, an insulation layer and at least a light source. The thin film unit is installed with a first circuit. The light guide unit is installed with a second circuit. The insulation layer is installed between the thin film unit and the light guide unit. The light source is electrically connected to the first circuit, and the light thereof projects into the light guide unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Global Lighting Technology Inc.Inventors: Yu-Jeng Lin, Wen-Yen Cho
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Patent number: 8845171Abstract: The present invention provides an LED light-source structure and a backlight module comprising an LED light-source, wherein the LED light-source structure further comprises a light reflecting device, and the light reflecting device is disposed corresponding to a light output surface of the LED light-source, and the light reflecting device has at least one light output opening, and the periphery of the light output opening is a plate-shaped frame for reflecting the light of the LED light-source, and a vertical size of the light output opening is less than a height of the light output surface of the LED light-source. With use of the present invention, all or most of the light emitted from the light output surface of the LED light-source can be inputted into a side input surface of a light guide plate (LGP), thus reducing a light scattering loss and improving a light input efficiency of the LED.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Guofu Tang
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Patent number: 8845177Abstract: The present invention provides a backlight module and a housing unit structure thereof. The backlight module includes a back plate having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The edges of the back plate are provided with a housing including a plurality of housing unit structures. The housing unit structures have a strip shape or an L-shape, respectively, and are disposed on the back plate by connecting or spacing a distance to each others to assemble into a housing. The backlight module uses an adjustable modular design to adjust the number of the housing unit structures for being suitably applied to various backlight modules with different sizes. Except for reducing the use of material, the development cost and time of the backlight module can be saved.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yicheng Kuo, Shih-Hsiang Chen, Gang Yu, Gege Zhou, Weifeng Chen
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Patent number: 8845143Abstract: A photoelectronic device including a carrier, a light-emitting component mounted on the carrier; a patterned structure deposited on the carrier and around the light-emitting component; and a transparent sealing structure formed above the light-emitting component. The patterned structure mentioned above can cause the transparent sealing structure to be focused above the light-emitting component, and restrained in the patterned structure. The transparent sealing structure with predetermined proportional configuration is obtained by controlling the quantity of the transparent sealing structure. Therefore light efficiency of the photoelectronic device can be greatly improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Epistar CorporationInventors: Chia-Liang Hsu, Chien-Fu Huang, Chun-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 8845138Abstract: A light source (101) is provided which comprises (a) a housing element (107); (b) a heat sink (109); (c) a first flow channel element (111) which, alone or in combination with said housing element, creates (i) a first set of flow paths (221) for the flow of fluid in a first direction through the light source, and (ii) a second set of flow paths (223) for the flow of fluid in a second direction through the light source; (d) a set of synthetic jet actuators (143, 145) having at least one member and being in fluidic communication with said first set of flow paths; and (e) a set of LEDs (113) containing at least one member and being in thermal contact with said heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Nuventix, Inc.Inventors: John Stanley Booth, Raghavendran Mahalingam, Lee M. Jones, Daniel N. Grimm, Paul Pergande
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Patent number: 8840288Abstract: A vehicle window assembly includes a vehicle structure, a window panel and a light source. The vehicle structure defines a viewing aperture. The window panel is mounted to the vehicle structure and covers the viewing aperture. The window panel has a peripheral edge surrounding a first window surface and a second window surface opposite the first window surface. The first window surface includes an etched section. The light source is mounted to the vehicle structure adjacent to a portion of the peripheral edge of the window panel such that light from the light source is directed to the portion of the peripheral edge of the window panel. The light travels in a lateral direction through the window panel selectively illuminating the etched section.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Richard Plavetich, Ching Pin Chang
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Patent number: 8827512Abstract: A light fixture for use in low voltage outdoor lighting systems includes a lens assembly with a cylindrical diffuser lens disposed on top of a lens support, and a reflector hood with a crown portion and a flared portion. The lens and reflector hood are attached by means of a resilient ring with an annular channel that fits over the upper edge of the lens. When the lens and ring are pushed into crown portion of the hood, the ring is compressed to create an interference fit that holds the lens within the crown portion. A second resilient ring may be placed over the lower edge of the lens to produce a similar interference fit with the upper portion of the lens support. In one embodiment, a molded plastic hood liner is attached to the inner surface of the hood to provide a reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Hunter Industries IncorporatedInventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
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Patent number: 8777467Abstract: A vehicle interior lighting system includes: a designed cover 10 attached to a ceiling wall in an inside of a vehicle compartment; and a light source unit 20 arranged in the rear of the designed cover. In this system, a light beam emitted from an emission port 25 of the light source unit illuminates the inside of the vehicle compartment through two irradiation holes 15 for spot illumination, which are provided in the designed cover. A light guide 50 is arranged between the emission port 25 of the light source unit and the two irradiation holes 15 of the designed cover. The light guide 50 is configured to divide the light beam emitted from the light source unit into two directions, and to guide the thus-divided light beams to the respective irradiation holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Kentaro Nagai, Hiroyuki Suzuki
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Patent number: 8770808Abstract: A bicycle tail light has a casing containing LEDs and a battery, as well as a universal mounting for engaging a bicycle luggage rack, a chain stay, a seat post or a rider's messenger bag, backpack or clothing. A swivel mounting is included for adjusting the light to an appropriate tilt angle, depending on the position of the bicycle component on which the light's base is mounted. The tail light projects light from both sides as well as to the rear, providing over 180° of visibility. A micro USB charging port for the battery is located at the outside of the light casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Light & Motion IndustriesInventors: Damon Campbell, Roxanne Lo, Christopher McCaslin, Doug Foss, Daniel T. Emerson
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Patent number: 8770815Abstract: A bezel for a TV display has two or more bezel elements, one being more diffusive of light from a source juxtaposed with the bezel assembly than the other element. One element can laterally border the other element or one element can be directly behind the other. More than two bezel elements may be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Patent number: 8764216Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) system to retrofit a light fixture has a frame configured to be installed under an existing light fixture and a LED lighting assembly couplable to the frame. In one example, the frame is formed as a plurality of rails having a flange to be installed between the light fixture and a grid member of a ceiling suspension system. The frame may be installed without removal of the existing light fixture. The LED lighting assembly includes an LED array and an optical waveguide for dispersing light from the LED array. The LED system maintains a thin profile, enabling it to retrofit existing light fixtures. Installation time is reduced, thereby reducing labor costs, while the LED lighting provides more light with less energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Ecolite Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Edward Nicholas Caferro, Timothy Lee Treto
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Patent number: 8713807Abstract: A selective light assembly for a sighting device associated with an archer bow or the like has a plurality of light collectors, such as optical fibers, that serve as sight points. An artificial light source is adapted for projecting radiant energy in a direction toward the light collectors and a base member is operatively associated with the light source. The base member has at least one window adapted for alignment with at least one of the light collectors. At least one of the light source and base member is adjustable between first and second positions, such that the radiant energy projects through the base member and onto first and second light collectors for selectively illuminating a sight dot associated with one of the light collectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: TruGlo, Inc.Inventors: Paul LoRocco, John Estridge, Damon Lamont Coalson
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Patent number: 8657471Abstract: An LED lamp includes a heat sink, a heat pipe and an LED. The heat sink includes a connecting core and fins mounted around the connecting core. Each of the fins includes a plate-shaped main body and a flange extending perpendicularly from a periphery side of the main body. The flanges of the fins cooperatively form an annular planar top surface of the heat sink. The heat pipe includes a condensing section, an evaporating section parallel to and higher than the condensing section and an adiabatic section connected between the condensing section and the evaporating section. The condensing section is fixed to and thermally connects with the top surface of the heat sink. The LED is directly mounted on the evaporating section with a light emitting surface thereof facing outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Jen Huang, Jui-Wen Hung, Ching-Bai Hwang
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Patent number: 8651727Abstract: The present invention provides a display apparatus, a backlight module and a holder structure thereof. The display apparatus comprises the backlight module and a display panel. The backlight module comprises a back bezel, at least one light source and two holders. The at least one light source light source is disposed on the back bezel. The holders are disposed at the two opposite sides of the backlight module. Each of the holders comprises two extension holding portions and a panel supporting surface. The extension holding portions are formed at two ends of each of the holders. The panel supporting surface is formed on the holders and the extension holding portions. The present invention can reduce the number of the components and the weight thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ruilian Yang
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Patent number: 8646943Abstract: The present invention discloses a tower-shaped LED module that comprises a base, at least three LED panels mounted on the base and a bracket used to support the LED panels, wherein the LED panels are fixed on the bracket to form a pyramid. The present invention solves the traditional problem of the LED panels not secured firmly or shifting around easily. To fix the LED panels on the designed bracket, first slide each LED panel upward into sliding slots. Then insert each electrode pin of the LED panels into a corresponding pin hole in the base. Next put a screw though the base and fasten it to a supporting rod. At last solder the electrode pins of the LED panels to a printed circuit board on the bottom surface of the base. The whole assembly process is very simple and the assembled LED panels have good stability.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Zhejiang Shenghui Lighting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yehua Wan, Fang Chen, Jinqiang Gu
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Patent number: 8646957Abstract: A low profile vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having a top end, body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering the top end. The housing is adapted to fit within an opening in a surface such that the lens portion is substantially flush with the surface and the body is positioned behind the surface. In addition, circuitry is disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source is electrically connected to the circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Truck-Lite Co., LLCInventors: Gary Johnson, Adam Wagner, Robert C. Bartkowski, Timothy A. Dil'enti, Kurt L. Schwab, Rodney Ehrlich