Patents Examined by Tsion Tumebo
  • Patent number: 11966075
    Abstract: There is provided an optical member that can achieve a backlight unit excellent in brightness uniformity. The optical member includes: a light guide plate having an end surface that light from a light source enters, an emitting surface from which the entered light is emitted, and a light extraction pattern arranged on a surface opposite to the emitting surface; and a reflective plate bonded to the light guide plate via a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive film. An outer edge of the light guide plate is positioned outside an outer edge of the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive film, and the outer edge of the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive film is positioned outside an outer edge of the light extraction pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takahiro Yoshikawa, Daisuke Hattori, Ryota Morishima, Atsushi Kishi
  • Patent number: 11959601
    Abstract: A lighting assembly can include a lamp module group including a first housing defining a protruding column, the first housing defining a cavity, the first housing defining a housing opening to the cavity positioned opposite from the protruding column; a power supply driving module positioned within the cavity; and a first concentric terminal connected in electrical communication with the power supply driving module, the first concentric terminal extending through the protruding column; and a second housing including a second concentric terminal, the second housing receiving a portion of the first housing, the second concentric terminal connected in electrical communication with the first concentric terminal, the second concentric terminal configured to supply power to the power supply driving module through the first concentric terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lumien Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventors: Haicheng Zhang, Honggui Xie, Zhengen Li
  • Patent number: 11959630
    Abstract: A lighting device for professional illumination. The device includes a main housing having a front opening, a first light source, a first reflector configured to receive at least a portion of light emitted by the first light source and to reflect at least a portion thereof, and a second reflector configured to receive at least a portion of light reflected by the first reflector and to reflect at least a portion thereof. The lighting device is configured to emit at least a portion of light reflected by the second reflector out of the lighting device through the front opening. The lighting device further includes an actuator configured to move the first reflector or the second reflector in relation to each other in response to a predetermined control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SGM LIGHT A/S
    Inventor: Olga Høyer
  • Patent number: 11957277
    Abstract: A grilling tool may include tongs having arms and a hinge that pivotally connects proximal ends of the arms to each other. The arms may be configured to be moved between a closed position wherein distal ends of the arms are in close proximity, and an open position wherein the distal ends of the arms are spaced apart from each other. In addition, a flashlight may be mounted to an interior of the tongs. The flashlight may have an electrical switch that is configured to be accessed from an exterior of the tongs and actuated between on and off positions. The flashlight may include a body with a body axis, a head at a distal end of the body, and the head has a head axis that is not co-axial with the body axis. The distal ends of the arms may be located adjacent fringes of a light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Holton Products LLC
    Inventors: Colton Knittig, Israel Holby
  • Patent number: 11953180
    Abstract: A device and system for a light stick sleeve comprising a hollow tube; an open end; a closed end; a wrist strap cut out; a hole cut out; a switch hole cut out; a knock-out for each of a hole cut out and a switch hole cut out; a wrist strap cut out. A user may customize and re-use a light stick sleeve to give a personalized experience. A user of a device and system for a light stick sleeve would decorate and customize a light stick sleeve, select a K-pop light stick, insert a K-pop light stick into a light stick sleeve, and use a customized K-pop light stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Mbissine M. Ngom
  • Patent number: 11953181
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a light emitting diode (LED) drive module (LDM) including a printed circuit board (PCB) on which an electronic element for driving a light source is mounted, and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) cover coupled to the PCB to surround the electronic element, and a lamp housing including a guide portion formed in a first direction such that the LDM is coupled thereto in a sliding manner and a seating portion in surface contact with a tip portion of the LDM in a coupled state, wherein a cover pressing portion that protrudes in a coupling direction of the LDM and presses the EMI cover in a second direction may be formed in the seating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Won Bae
  • Patent number: 11953190
    Abstract: A controller (100) for mounting onto a socket (20) of an outdoor device (10) is disclosed. The controller comprises an inner body (110) comprising a first bottom surface from which an annular arrangement of electrical connection pins (102) for engaging with said socket extends, said inner body further housing control circuitry (132) for said outdoor device, said control circuitry being electrically connected to at least some of said electrical connection pins; and an outer body (120) rotationally mounted around the inner body, the outer body comprising a further bottom surface (122) around the first bottom surface and an outer cover (105) extending from said further bottom plate covering the control circuitry, the further bottom surface carrying an annular compressible gasket (104) for providing a weatherproof seal between the further bottom surface and the socket by rotational displacement of the outer body relative to the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING, B.V.
    Inventor: Zhi Pei Wang
  • Patent number: 11953191
    Abstract: A water-proof decorative lamp and a lamp string are disclosed. The water-proof decorative lamp includes a light source body, connecting wires and a water-proof component. The water-proof component includes a light-emitting chip and a packaging body, the light-emitting chip is arranged in the packaging body and is provided with two pins extending out of the packaging body, the connecting wire includes a conductive wire and an insulating layer wrapping the conductive wire, the conductive wire protrudes out of the insulating layer to form a connector, and the two pins are respectively connected with the connectors. The water-proof component includes an isolating column between the two pins and a sleeve arranged around the insulating layer at one end, and the packaging body at the other end, the isolating column is made of a hot melting material, and the sleeve is made of a heat-shrinkable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SEASON BRIGHT (CAMBODIA) ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Su Io Lam
  • Patent number: 11946633
    Abstract: Lighting apparatus for high pressure underwater use are disclosed. In one embodiment the lighting apparatus comprises a housing for withstanding ambient exterior pressure at a depth of approximately 500 feet or more, a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing, and a multilayered stack for bearing substantially all of the loading applied to the transparent pressure bearing window at a depth of approximately 500 feet or more disposed in the housing behind the transparent pressure bearing window is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SeeScan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, John R. Sanderson, IV, Jon E. Simmons, Brian P. Lakin, Steven B. Weston
  • Patent number: 11945362
    Abstract: An aircraft lamp includes: a lamp outer housing configured by a lamp housing having an opening and a cover attached to the lamp housing in a state where the opening is closed, wherein an internal space is formed in the lamp housing as a first arrangement space; and a lamp unit that includes a light source module provided with a light source, an attaching base to which the light source module is attached, and a power receiving connector attached to the attaching base to supply power to the light source, wherein the lamp unit is configured to be detachable with respect to the lamp housing. The lamp housing includes an insertion hole communicating with the first arrangement space. The lamp housing is provided with an arrangement case portion having a second arrangement space opened on an outer surface side of the lamp housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Nakamura, Takashi Yoda, Masaru Ishikiriyama
  • Patent number: 11946629
    Abstract: A source of light comprising a first tube comprising a first lumen sealed by a distal cap and a proximal cap a plurality of LED sources having each a front, light-emitting side and a back side, the back side of the LED sources being attached to an outer surface of the first tube, a second tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the second tube passing through the proximal cap such that the distal end of the second tube opens within the first lumen closer to the distal cap than to the proximal cap, and the proximal end of the second tube opens outside of the proximal cap; and at least one third tube passing through the proximal cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: LUMINYS SYSTEMS CORP.
    Inventors: Ashot S Nalbandyan, Richard T Amadril
  • Patent number: 11940137
    Abstract: The explosion-proof lamp provided includes a light source cavity and a drive cavity independent of each other. The drive cavity is has a power driver and a junction box, is connected to the light source cavity via a conducting wire, and drives and controls a light source in the light source cavity to be turned on. The light source cavity includes a heat sink, a glass cover, and the light source. The glass cover and the heat sink are connected to form the cavity, and the light source is mounted in the cavity. The heat sink includes a heat dissipation bottom plate and a plurality of heat dissipation fins annularly mounted on the heat dissipation bottom plate, absorbs heat generated in the light source cavity, and dissipates the heat into an external environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Chunhuai Wang, Haijun Man, Yuru Li, Rotton Lu
  • Patent number: 11942718
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of string light sockets, and discloses an assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug includes a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire; the first electrical wire is provided with a male connector; the second electrical wire is provided with a female connector; the male connector and the female connector can be plugged to each other; the male connector includes a first assembly part and a second assembly part; the first assembly part is provided with a first conductive terminal group; and the first conductive terminal group is provided with at least two plugging ends for connecting the female connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG GUANYI LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shifang Wang
  • Patent number: 11940106
    Abstract: A low-profile modular lighting device with flexible installation mounting options includes a lower housing, a circuit board supported by the lower housing and having electronic devices mounted thereto, and a plurality of upper housings each configured to releasably couple to the lower housing. The electronic devices of the circuit board extend within the space defined by an interior surface and upper edge of the lower housing and within the space defined by an interior surface and lower edge of each of the plurality of upper housings when coupled to the lower housing. Each of the plurality of upper housings provide a different mounting configuration for the modular lighting device. The modular lighting device may include one or more of a motion sensor, a light sensor, and a wireless transceiver for communication with a wireless lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Lawrence Oliver, Sam Shifron, Cameron Nielsen, Glen Oross
  • Patent number: 11933478
    Abstract: A main unit of a lighting device with expandable functionality. The main unit includes at least one light source, driver electronics, and a housing with an at least partially light-permeable housing wall. The main unit further includes a coupling element for forming a wireless coupling interface to an extension unit, wherein the coupling element is located within the housing and is designed such that the wireless coupling between the main unit and the extension unit through the partially light-permeable housing wall is carried out. Furthermore, an extension unit and a lighting device are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Niggebaum, Krister Bergenek
  • Patent number: 11927316
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to apparatus and methods for providing a sign post flasher assembly. An apparatus includes an elongated assembly having one or more channels, and one or more light sources configured to be placed within the one or more channels. The apparatus also includes an electrically conductive material configured to electrically connect the one or more light sources, and a covering material configured to cover the electrically conductive material to provide a waterproof seal. The elongated assembly is configured to be affixed to and align with a front of a sign post along a length of the sign post, and the electrically conductive material is configured to be connected to a controller to control flashing of the one or more light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: TRAFFICALM SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: John Lloyd Ragan, Daniel W. Skites, Charles Withey Perry, II
  • Patent number: 11927335
    Abstract: A waterproof base convenient to maintain includes a bottom frame which is integrally die-cast formed, and an upper cover with a pivoting hole covering the bottom frame. The upper cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body which are spliced to each other. The pivoting hole is formed by jointly splicing the first cover body and the second cover body, and an oil seal for sealing the outer side of a pivoting shaft penetrated the pivoting hole is disposed at the pivoting hole. The oil seal is mounted and fixed by a mounting plate. A first sealing strip seals the first cover body, the second cover body and the mounting plate with respect to each other, the first cover body and the second cover body abut against the bottom frame, and second sealing strips are disposed at abutting positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU HAOYANG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weikai Jiang
  • Patent number: 11920751
    Abstract: A tri-proof lamp with replaceable sensor end cap includes a lamp body, an end cap, a light source board and a sensing module. The end cap is disposed at one end of the lamp body and includes a first portion and a second portion connected to each other. One end of the first portion has a cable outlet. The second portion has a connecting portion and a sensing portion connected to each other and the connecting portion is connected to the other end of the first portion. The light source board is disposed in the lamp body and includes a sensing module connecting port. The sensing module is disposed in the sensing portion and includes a sensing module plug connected to the sensing module connecting port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Xiamen PVTECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fuxing Lu, Weibiao Zhong
  • Patent number: 11919444
    Abstract: A glove box lighting device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a switch unit (100) including a sliding rod (110) configured to linearly move in accordance with opening/closing of a glove box door (400); a lamp unit (200) including a lamp (220) configured to be turned on when power is supplied thereto and being configured to be fixed at one side of the glove box housing; and a wire (300) connecting the switch unit (100) and the lamp unit (200) to conduct electricity to each other. The glove box lighting device is configured such that the sliding rod (110) linearly moves and protrudes when the glove box door (400) is open, so as to supply power to the lamp (220).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NIFCO KOREA INC.
    Inventor: Ho Sung Shin
  • Patent number: 11906131
    Abstract: A tension-mounted support lighting system provides visually stimulating flexile, lighting housed within an unconventional silicone lens. The system offers flexible installation and conceptual yet functional design. The lighting strip bends up and down giving it the unique ability to traverse open spaces wall to wall, wall to ceiling, or floor to ceiling. Various optional components allow customization and control for an ideal outdoor lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: PureEdge Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Gregory L. Kay