Patents Examined by Stephen F. Husar
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Patent number: 9534777Abstract: The invention provides a carpet unit arrangement comprising a carpet unit and a light source. The carpet unit comprises a carpet or a carpet tile, wherein the carpet unit comprises a user face, formed by carpet tuft yarns, and an opposite back face. Seen in a direction from the user face to the back face, the light source is arranged behind the user face of the carpet unit. The light source is further arranged to provide light downstream of the user face of the carpet unit. The carpet unit is an axminster-based carpet unit, comprising wefts, warps and said tuft yarns.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Maarten Marinus Johannes Wilhelmus Van Herpen
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Patent number: 9529141Abstract: A lighting module may be provided that comprises: a first and a second light sources, which are disposed opposite to each other; a first case including the first light source; a second case including the second light source; a first plate of which one side is connected to the first case and the other side is connected to the second case; and a second plate of which one side is connected to the first case and the other side is connected to the second case, wherein the second plate is disposed opposite to the first plate, wherein the first plate has a plurality of first holes, wherein the second plate has a plurality of second holes, and wherein a size of one of the first holes is different from a size of one of the second holes.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Han Gyoul Kim, Young Kuk Kwak, Sang Jun Hong, Young Sik Kim
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Patent number: 9529140Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight module and a display device. The backlight module includes a backplane, a reflector plate and an LED light bar, wherein the LED light bar includes a base and LED lights; the backplane includes a backplane main body part and a backplane side wall part; the reflector plate includes a reflector plate main body part and two reflector plate projections; the two reflector plate projections are respectively in contact with a first side face and a second side face of the base; the backplane side wall part is in contact with a third side face of the base; and the reflector plate main body part is in contact with a fourth side face of the base. The LED light bar can be fixed to the backplane without providing a fixing adhesive tape, and occurrence of a dark corner on the display device can be avoided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., BEIJING BOE CHATANI ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Peng Zhou
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Patent number: 9524954Abstract: An LED-based light source for generating light having a selected dominant wavelength ?ds comprises a package housing a plurality of LEDs consisting of LEDs from first and second wavelength bins. The first wavelength bin comprises LEDs having a dominant wavelength ?d1 that is within a first wavelength range and the second wavelength bin comprises LEDs having a dominant wavelength ?d2 that is within a second wavelength range. The first wavelength bin can comprise LEDs having a dominant wavelength that is shorter than the selected dominant wavelength while the second wavelength bin comprises LEDs having a dominant wavelength that is longer than the selected dominant wavelength. The wavelength bins and number of LEDs are selected such that in operation the dominant wavelength of the combined light emitted by the source is the selected dominant wavelength. Lighting arrangements and light emitting devices incorporating such light sources are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Intematrix CorporationInventors: Yi-Qun Li, Hwa (Harik) Su, Chienli (Jeff) Yang
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Patent number: 9518728Abstract: A sphere structure, of which an inner ball can be disposed with a light source, the sphere structure includes: a groove, formed on the inner ball based on a disposing path, being able to be installed with the light source; a containing portion, formed on the inner ball, being capable of being set with a power supply module, supplying electric power to the light source; and a first cover layer, covering the inner ball constituting an outer surface of the sphere structure, wherein at least one portion of the outer surface is distributed with a light transmitting region, so that the light of the light source is emitted from inside of the sphere structure to outside of the same by passing through the light transmitting region.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Inventor: Wei Hung Lin
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Patent number: 9519207Abstract: Provided is a wavelength converting device having excellent optical output. The wavelength converting device includes a substrate and a wavelength converting member disposed on the substrate. The wavelength converting member includes a fluorescent material powder and a binder binding the fluorescent material powder. An upper surface of the wavelength converting member serves as a light emitting surface which includes upper surfaces of the fluorescent material powder and an upper surface of the binder. The binder has first recesses formed adjacent to the fluorescent material powder in the upper surface of the binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshitaka Nakatsu, Takafumi Sugiyama
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Patent number: 9518718Abstract: Provided is a bandpass filter for a light emitting device that can improve the light emission efficiency in use for a light emitting device, and a light emitting device that can obtain the high light emission efficiency by using the bandpass filter. The light emitting device includes a substrate; a light emitting element disposed over the substrate; a phosphor-containing layer containing at least one kind of phosphor; and a bandpass filter disposed over a surface of the phosphor-containing layer on the light emitting element side, the bandpass filter including a multilayer film having a plurality of first and second dielectric layers, the second dielectric layer being disposed over the first dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke Sanga, Tomonori Morizumi, Naoki Azuma, Keisuke Sejiki, Kunihito Sugimoto
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Patent number: 9516712Abstract: In some embodiments, a light device for generating light includes light emitting diodes (LEDs), and power supply circuitry including at least one switching regulator including switching elements to provide power to the LEDs. The light device includes a device support structure including a device connector and an LED support to support the LEDs, wherein the device connector is one end of the device support structure, and the power supply circuitry is supported by the device support structure. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Shekhar Y. Borkar, Stephen G. Eichenlaub
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Patent number: 9506614Abstract: The invention relates to a headlight lens (2, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F) for a vehicle headlight (1) comprising a light source (10), in particular for a motor vehicle headlight, the headlight lens (2, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F) comprising a lens body (3, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F) composed of a transparent material which is moulded (blank-pressed) on both sides and which comprises an optically active surface (5, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F), that is to face the light source (10) and an optically active surface (4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) that faces away from the light source (10), the optically active surface (4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) that faces away from the light source (10) being convexly curved, the optically active surface (5, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F) that is to face the light source (10) being curved, and the headlight lens (2, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F) comprising a lens rim (6, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F) externally on the optically active surface (5, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F) that is to face the light source (10), the volume of which lens rim (6, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6EType: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Docter Optics GmbHInventors: Steffen Holtz, Bernhard Breeger
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Patent number: 9506618Abstract: An automotive lamp system adapted for providing illumination for a vehicle includes an LED, a controlling motor and a reflecting mirror module. The reflecting mirror module is connected to the controlling motor via a driving shaft. The reflecting mirror module includes a first reflecting mirror and a second reflecting mirror. The first reflecting mirror is configured for reflecting the light generated from the LED to the second reflecting mirror. The second reflecting mirror is configured for reflecting the light reflected by the first reflecting mirror outside the vehicle. An angle of the reflecting mirror module relative to the LED is varied via the controlling motor. Thus, a direction of the light reflected outside the vehicle is varied.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yi-Zhong Sheu
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Patent number: 9507073Abstract: The present invention discloses a light guide plate for a backlight assembly of a transparent display, the backlight assembly and the transparent display.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Kim Hee Cheol, Song Young Suk, Yoo Seong Yeol, Choi Seung Jin
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Patent number: 9508291Abstract: An image display apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: an image display panel; a backlight device; a first optical element located between the image display panel and the backlight device and configured to deflect a light incident thereon; a second optical element located between the first optical element and the image display panel and configured to change a deflection angle of emitted light according to a voltage applied thereto; a plurality of first lenses located between the first optical element and the backlight device; a plurality of second lenses located between the second optical element and the image display panel; a position detection section configured to detect a viewing position of a viewer; and a control section configured to control the voltage applied to the second optical element, according to the detected viewing position. The first lenses and the second lenses constitute an afocal optical system.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasuhiro Tanaka, Katsuhiko Hayashi, Masahiro Kasano, Kouki Ichihashi
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Patent number: 9500357Abstract: A light fixture and a housing thereof for managing thermal energy includes multiple cavities separated by a partition wall and each configured to house components of the light fixture, in particular an LED array and LED drivers to power the LED array. The housing further includes a heat transfer flow path radially defined between the first cavity and the partition wall, and a fin in fluid communication with the cavity housing the LED drivers. The heat transfer flow path is positioned for dissipation of heat from the LED array and the fin is positioned for dissipation of heat from the LED drivers.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
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Patent number: 9497950Abstract: A beacon light for a free floating fishing device having a transparent or translucent upper housing slidably engaged and friction fit with a lower base. The lower base is configured to be removably or permanently attached to the free floating fishing device. A lighting assembly is housed within the upper housing, and the lighting assembly includes a power source in electrical communication with a light source. A conductive biasing linkage, such as a compression spring, is housed within the upper housing and configured to be in electrical contact between the power source and the light source. The upper housing, the lighting assembly, and the lower base are in coaxial and concentric alignment. The lower base is configured to contact the conductive biasing linkage to complete the path of an electrical circuit between the power supply, the biasing linkage and the light source in order to selectively energize the light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Jerk-It, LLCInventor: Paul E. Brackett, Sr.
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Patent number: 9498016Abstract: A lighting shoe includes a power generating device. When a user steps on or presses the lighting shoe, the power generating device bears an external force and generates an inducted current or charge by electromagnetic induction or piezoelectric characteristic to supply the LED to light. To be suitable for the thickness, the electrical requirement, or the cost of the lighting shoe, various similar power generating devices are disclosed to match the shoes in the present invention. The lighting shoe of the invention can increase the identification rate in the night, and improve the traffic safety of the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Shen-Ko Tseng
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Patent number: 9499113Abstract: A grille assembly of a vehicle is provided herein and includes at least one grille bar. A first photoluminescent structure is provided at a first location of the at least one grille bar and is configured to luminesce when excited by light emitted from a light source. A second photoluminescent structure is provided at a second location of the at least one grille bar and is configured to luminesce when excited by light emitted from the first photoluminescent structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, James J. Surman, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 9499103Abstract: Provided is a display room mirror, including a room mirror disposed in an inner part of a vehicle to detect a rear situation of the vehicle; and an organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel formed in a part or an entire part of a front surface of the room mirror, thereby improving a contrast and a reaction velocity and reducing a thickness and a weight of the room mirror.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Tae Hoon Han
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Patent number: 9500336Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle may include a hologram reproducing apparatus reproducing a written image to an outside when light is input, a light source provided to one end side of the hologram reproducing apparatus, and a reflecting apparatus provided to another end side of the hologram reproducing apparatus and reflecting light of the light source to the hologram reproducing apparatus at a same incident angle as an incident angle when an image is written on the hologram reproducing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, SL CorporationInventors: Jeong Gyu Yang, Sun Tae Kim
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Patent number: 9500803Abstract: An apparatus for compensating an image of a display includes a light incident surface, a light emitting surface, and a plurality of light guiding channels independent from each other. The light incident surface is configured to be adjacent to the display to receive the image of the display into the apparatus. An area of the light emitting surface being greater than an area of the light incident surface. Each light guiding channel extends from the light incident surface to the light emitting surface. The light guiding channels is configured for transmitting the image from the light incident surface to the light transmitting surface and expanding the image such that the expanded image is displayed on the light emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: I-Wei Wu
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Patent number: 9500834Abstract: An apparatus for compensating an image of a display, includes a light incident surface, a light emitting surface, and a plurality of light guiding channels. An area of the light emitting surface is greater than an area of the light incident surface. The plurality of light guiding channels is independent from each other, each light guiding channel extends from the light incident surface to the light emitting surface, and light from the light incident surface is extended to the light emitting surface by the light guiding channels. The present invention further discloses a method for manufacturing the same.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: I-Wei Wu