Patents Examined by William J Carter
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Patent number: 11493180Abstract: An LED lighting fixture powered by a Metal-Organic Framework heat battery. The heat battery is formed of a canister, a MOF container comprised of a plurality of MOF tunnels, each MOF tunnel containing a powdered MOF material, a gate, and a plurality of thermoelectric devices. Below a certain adsorption activation temperature, the MOF material adsorbs a gas from the atmosphere. Above a certain desorption activation temperature, the MOF desorbs the gas. The heat from the adsorption is used to generate electrical current. The desorbed gas is captured to remove it from the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Abdullah Alrasheed
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Patent number: 11487058Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for methods of forming optical device structures. The methods utilize rotation of a substrate, to have the optical device structures formed thereon, and tunability of etch rates of a patterned resist disposed over the substrate and one of a device layer or the substrate to form the optical device structures without multiple lithographic patterning steps and angled etch steps.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Levent Colak, Ludovic Godet, Andre P. Labonte
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Patent number: 11473744Abstract: A panel lamp includes a bottom case, a lamp cover, a lighting assembly arranged between the bottom case and the lamp cover, at least two bendable suspending assemblies arranged at two opposite sides of the bottom case. The bottom case defines a mounting groove, and an edge of the lamp cover is configured to be received into the mounting groove. The suspending assemblies are configured to hang the bottom case onto an overhead structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Ziang Liu
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Patent number: 11474342Abstract: A wavelength-tunable interference filter includes: a first substrate where a first mirror and a first electrode are provided; a second substrate where a second mirror corresponding to the first mirror and a second electrode facing the first electrode are provided; and a bonding part bonding the first substrate and the second substrate together. The first substrate includes a moving part where the first mirror is arranged, a diaphragm part holding the moving part in such a way that the moving part is movable in the Z-direction, and an outer circumferential part provided outside of the diaphragm part. The diaphragm part includes a planar part having a uniform thickness, and a first slope part having a thickness in the Z-direction incrementing as it goes from the planar part toward the outer circumferential part. The first electrode is provided over a range from the planar part to the first slope part.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventors: Yasushi Matsuno, Tomoaki Nakamura
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Patent number: 11465773Abstract: An aircraft beacon light unit has an operating light emission distribution. The operating light emission distribution has a first light emission opening angle of at least 150° in a first cross-sectional plane, and a second light emission opening angle of at most 180° in a second cross-sectional plane orthogonal to the first cross-sectional plane. The aircraft beacon light unit is configured in such a way that it is mountable to an aircraft with the first cross-sectional plane being oriented in a vertical direction and the second cross-sectional plane being oriented in a horizontal direction, and the first light emission opening angle extends at least 75° both above and below the second cross-sectional plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Andre Hessling Von Heimendahl, Franz-Josef Beermann, Christian Schoen, Sascha Lueder, Anil Kumar Jha
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Patent number: 11460763Abstract: A light source unit includes a first light source configured to emit light in a first wavelength range, a second light source configured to emit light in a first wavelength range, a first dichroic mirror configured to reflect the light in the second wavelength range incident thereon at a first incident angle and transmit the light in the second wavelength range incident thereon at a second incident angle, which is different from the first incident angle, and a second dichroic mirror configured to reflect the light in the second wavelength range that has passed through the first dichroic mirror, wherein after having been reflected by the second dichroic mirror, the light in the second wavelength range is incident on the first dichroic mirror at the first incident angle to then be reflected by the first dichroic mirror.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Osamu Umamine
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Wavelength conversion element, phosphor wheel, light source device, and projection display apparatus
Patent number: 11442348Abstract: A wavelength conversion element includes a first phosphor region and a second phosphor region. The second phosphor region is disposed in a thickness direction of the first phosphor region and has a phosphor particle with a particle size different from a particle size of a phosphor particle positioned in the first phosphor region.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Takashi Ikeda, Makoto Maeda, Yusaku Nishikawa -
Patent number: 11441277Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an LED active luminous traffic marking based on light-transmitting concrete and a construction method thereof. The luminous traffic marking includes a light-transmitting concrete layer and a light source layer that are arranged vertically, where the light-transmitting concrete layer includes a concrete base and a plurality of light-guide fibers embedded in the concrete base, the light source layer includes an integrated LED light source board and a packaging protective shell for packaging the integrated LED light source board, the packaging protective shell is a shell with anchoring hollow protrusions, and the packaging protective shell is anchored to the concrete base through the anchoring hollow protrusions. Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure improves the visibility, digitalization and intelligence level of road traffic markings, and has a broad application prospect.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: TONGJI UNIVERSITYInventors: Cancan Song, Zhongyin Guo, Bencheng Zhu, Xiaoyan Hao, Peili Wang, Lin Lin
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Patent number: 11442338Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a case, a plurality of oscillators configured to generate electromagnetic waves, and housed in the case and arranged two-dimensionally, a window unit configured to emit therefrom the electromagnetic waves, and disposed on a first side of the case, a plurality of inflow holes configured to allow fluid to flow into the case, and disposed at positions at which the electromagnetic waves from the window unit propagate, and a discharging unit configured to discharge the fluid, which has flowed into the case, out of the case, and disposed on a second side of the case, which is an opposite side to the first side. When the oscillator is viewed from the window unit, a part of the oscillator is located on an inner side of the inflow hole, and the fluid which has flowed into the case through the inflow hole reaches the oscillator.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takeaki Itsuji
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Patent number: 11428389Abstract: A fixture for a lamp and to a lighting element are provided that is usable as a reading light, for example in a vehicle or aircraft. The fixture is adapted to be releasably installed in an opening of an accommodating element and includes a cylindrical mounting element having a lateral wall, a front side, and an opposite rear side. The front side has an opening for receiving the lamp. The lateral wall has a radially outwardly projecting rib and a radially outwardly projecting latching element.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: SCHOTT AGInventor: Andreas Dietrich
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Patent number: 11428400Abstract: A light source module, including a circuit board, a light-emitting element, a light-guiding plate, a first waterproof layer, a second waterproof layer, and a third waterproof layer, is provided. The light-emitting element is configured on the circuit board. The light-guiding plate includes at least one through hole. The circuit board is configured on a first surface of the light guide plate so that the light-emitting element inserts into the at least one through hole. The first waterproof layer is located on a second surface of the light-guiding plate that is opposite to the first surface, and covers the at least one through hole. The second waterproof layer is located between the first surface and the circuit board. The third waterproof layer is located between the second surface and the first waterproof layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chao-Chun Cheng
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Patent number: 11417248Abstract: The abandoned vehicle messaging sign comprises a housing, a control circuit, a display surface, and a vehicle. The control circuit and the display surface mount in the housing. The housing mounts on the vehicle. The abandoned vehicle messaging sign displays an image of indicia indicating a sentiment that the vehicle has been abandoned. By abandoned is meant that the vehicle has been left temporarily unattended. The sentiment indicated by the abandoned vehicle messaging sign is customizable to the specific circumstances regarding the abandonment of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Edward Barnett
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Patent number: 11415740Abstract: A lighting device disclosed in an embodiment of the invention includes a substrate; a light source including a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the substrate; a resin layer disposed on the substrate; and a first diffusion layer disposed on the resin layer, wherein the resin layer includes a first resin portion disposed on the light source, and a second resin portion adjacent to the first resin portion and disposed on the substrate. The upper surface of the first resin portion has an inclination and is spaced apart from the first diffusion layer, the second resin portion includes a material different from that of the first resin portion, and the second resin portion based on the upper surface of the substrate. The height of the upper surface may be greater than the lowermost height of the upper surface of the first resin portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Young Jae Choi
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Patent number: 11408590Abstract: A luminaire and an illumination system are disclosed. In an embodiment a luminaire includes at least one light-emitting semiconductor chip having a main emission side and a reflector having a reflection side facing the main emission side, the reflection side being a freeform different from a circle, an ellipse, a parabola or a hyperbola when seen in cross-section, wherein a base line of the reflector runs through the main emission side and a local height of the reflection side is measured against the base line, wherein a local focal length of the reflection side is increased along the local height, concerning ray bundles coming in parallel with the base line from an exterior of the luminaire during operation, and wherein local heights do not have a common focal point.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignees: TRAXON TECHNOLOGIES LTD., OSRAM GMBHInventors: Daoqiang Zhang, Ming Sang Yau, RuiBin Huang
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Patent number: 11402073Abstract: In one aspect, a retrofit and complimentary light assembly for emitting light can be installed in a ceiling with an existing light fixture as a secondary source to provide UVC emitting light for sterilization purposes or alternative visible light for aesthetic purposes. In yet another embodiment, it can be installed as a standalone light system without an existing light fixture into a ceiling with T-bar supports.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: EPIC Universal Technologies, LLCInventor: George Erik McMillan
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Patent number: 11405998Abstract: Provided herein is an electronic device. In certain embodiment, the electronic device may comprise: a housing; a cover disposed on at least a portion of the housing; at least one fastening member connected to the housing and configured to be detachably fastened around a human body; at least one light emitting structure disposed in an internal space of the housing; and a waterproof member that is between the housing and the cover, having a closed loop shape sealing the internal space, wherein the waterproof member comprises light scattering material, wherein the light emitting structure is configured to emit light that is at least partially visible from outside through the waterproof member.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Juhyup Lee, Sujin Paik, Youngkyun Ban, Youngtae Jeong, Heeyoung Kim, Yongsang Yun
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Patent number: 11402077Abstract: A fluorescent member includes: a wavelength converter including an incidence part on which a light of a light source is incident and an output part from which a converted light subjected to wavelength conversion as a result of excitation by an incident light is output; and a reflecting part provided in at least a portion of a surface of the wavelength converter. The wavelength converter is comprised of a material whereby a degree of scattering of the light of the light source incident via the incidence part and traveling toward the output part is smaller than in the case of a polycrystalline material.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hisayoshi Daicho, Yu Shinomiya
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Patent number: 11397294Abstract: Provided is a display device. The display device includes a display panel, a light guide plate disposed behind the display panel, a light source module configured to emit light toward the light guide plate, a mounting housing on which the light source module is mounted, the mounting housing being made of a metal material, a back cover configured to cover the mounting housing from a rear side, a lower cover bent forward from a lower end of the back cover to cover the mounting housing from a lower side, a guide frame configured to surround a circumference of the display panel and cover the lower cover, a decor panel including a lower panel configured to cover the guide frame from a lower side and a front panel extending upward from a front end of the lower panel, a screw coupled to the lower cover by sequentially passing through the lower panel and the guide frame, and a heat insulating member disposed between a head of the screw and the lower panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jeoungoun Lee, Sangmin Baek, Sanghun Baek
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Patent number: 11384927Abstract: A linear light fixture assembly comprises a linear housing structure with a linear mounting region, the linear mounting region including an exposed passage having a first lateral dimension and configured to be secured to a ceiling mounting structure on a ceiling, the ceiling mounting structure having a second lateral dimension, and a linear conduit structure having opposed surfaces which are spaced by a third lateral dimension, wherein the linear housing structure and/or the linear conduit structure are configured so that the first, second/or and third lateral dimensions enable the linear conduit structure to extend past the ceiling mounting structure into the exposed passage to deliver power to one or more light sources to be located in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Stephane Béland, Jamie Katz, Andrew Miles, Howard Yaphe
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Patent number: 11384909Abstract: A light fixture includes a mounting housing comprising a junction box, a first flange and a plurality of heat dissipation fins, and a second housing comprising a second flange. The mounting housing is mountable in an aperture in a panel, and the second housing is mountable to the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Allanson Lighting Technologies Inc.Inventors: Faiek Dabiet, Wayne Lee, Mahsa Ajilian, Horea Trifu