Patents Examined by William N Harris
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Patent number: 11666007Abstract: A plant-growing apparatus having a first plurality of lighting panels coupled to a track within an aisle having vertical arrangements of botanical plants along both sides of the aisle. Each lighting panel hangs at fixed location on the track and is rotatable around a vertical axis relative to the track. Some embodiments simultaneously rotate all of the first plurality of lighting panels to alternately face one or the other side of the aisle. Each panel has a front face from which light is emitted. A first plurality of LEDs on the front face of each panel each emits a light spectrum that appears one or more of blue, red, white, infrared, and/or green. Some panels may be unlit at times. Some embodiments provide a continuously variable spacing between the lit face and the plants and variable scheduled lighting periods and changeable spectra for various types and growth stages of plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: SunSpectrum Technologies, LLCInventors: Aaron J. Golle, John T. Golle, David T. Iago
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Patent number: 11662086Abstract: A controller assembly for a light fixture may include a controller housing to be received within a knockout opening of a light fixture housing from which light is emitted, and a user input assembly positioned within the controller housing. The user input assembly may include a mechanical actuator accessible through a controller opening in the controller housing, and a connector interface to be electrically connected by wiring to a driver of the light fixture, and circuitry electrically coupled to the mechanical actuator and the connector interface. The circuitry may be used to detect actuation of the mechanical actuator by a user and, in response, change a control signal from the connector interface to the driver from a first control signal to a second control signal in order change a property of the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Prashank Kansal, Ryan D. Meldahl
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Patent number: 11655958Abstract: A light-emitting device includes: a substrate comprising a base; a semiconductor laser element disposed on an upper surface of the base; a sealing member located above the base and fixed to the substrate, wherein the sealing member and the substrate define a sealed space in which the semiconductor laser element is located; and a lens member fixed to the sealing member by adhesive, the lens member comprising a lens section through which light emitted from the semiconductor laser element passes. A space between the sealing member and the lens member is open to an area outside the light-emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Seiji Kiyota, Kazuma Kozuru, Eiichiro Okahisa
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Patent number: 11655946Abstract: A Flexible LED illumination device, according to the present invention, comprises a translucent positioning strip having a plurality of slots disposed at the center, a plurality of light modules mounted inside of the translucent positioning strip, a plurality of power conductors in communication to the plurality of light modules, a translucent housing covering the plurality of light modules, an elongated light diffuser tube disposed at the top of the translucent housing, and wherein said elongated light diffuser tube is configured to refract light from the plurality of light modules, a potting glue disposed at the bottom of the plurality of power conductors, and exposed power conductors extruding in between the plurality of light modules. The flexible LED illumination device is constructed with flexible material to allow bending to any shapes, and weatherproofing.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Bruce Zhang
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Patent number: 11649942Abstract: The invention is an album cover lamp comprising a lamp having a body and a light assembly. An album cover, such as provided when purchasing a vinyl music album is adhesively attached to the body having a design side facing outward from the body. The handle and light assembly may comprise a plumbing type piping arrangement on the side and top of the body having a cord passageway extend from the handle to the light assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Nancy Petrone
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Patent number: 11651774Abstract: There is provided an LED light with a replaceable module that is connected to an intelligent network. The replaceable module includes a driver element, communication element, and power storage such as a battery. The driver element has circuitry, such as printed circuit boards, which is uniform for mating with any connection component to provide electrical connection. The communication/control element includes communication with a voice orchestrated infrastructure and to Z-link capable systems, via a wireless network. The replaceable module fits inside the opening of a housing which includes a mount for electrical connection to standard electrical outlet. Zone control LED lighting is also provided which is likewise connected to the network for voice control.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Melih Abdulhayoglu
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Patent number: 11644156Abstract: The utility model discloses a multi-angle lighting lamp, which comprises: a lamp holder, a plurality of lamp boards and a plurality of protective covers; a plurality of protective covers are connected to the lamp board one by one, and the protective covers are covered on the lamp beads; there is a heat sink between two adjacent protective covers, and the heat sinks are communicated with the lamp cavity, so that the convection channel can be formed inside the lamp cavity, so that the air flow can directly and effectively blow the heat dissipation part, and then the air flow can better take away the heat of the dissipation part, thus, the heat on the lamp board is effectively discharged through the heat dissipation part, so the overall heat dissipation efficiency of the lamp has been greatly improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Dongguan Bixing Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wenxing Wang, Dubei Qing
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Patent number: 11644194Abstract: A linear luminaire having high ingress protection includes a light-generating assembly and a channel. The light-generating assembly is an elongate, self-contained, sealed optical assembly that includes all elements necessary to generate light and to direct, focus, or modify the generated light in a particular way. Typically, the light-generating assembly would include an outer optical element and a light source positioned within a cavity of the body of the light-generating assembly. The outer optical element may be a lens, diffuser, or other such element. The light source may be a strip of LED linear lighting, a string of connected LED modules, or any other suitable device. The light-generating assembly may optionally include a second optical element, such as a lens or diffuser, that is supported within the body. The ends of the body of the light-generating assembly may be sealed by fitted endcaps, by polymeric resin, or by other means.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.Inventor: Travis Irons
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Patent number: 11634067Abstract: A rear liftgate assembly with at least one rear lamp applique assembly and process for manufacturing same. The lamp applique assembly includes a rear lamp applique housing with at least one attachment surface for attaching to an outer panel of the liftgate assembly. A plurality of integrated snap attachment features are provided to connect the lamp applique assembly to the outer panel, thereby eliminating additional bonding and fasteners. A self-sealing wire harness connected accepts an integrated lamp connector, thereby eliminating the need for access openings, to further minimize water intrusion, and eliminate gaskets.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventor: Brian M. Cobb
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Patent number: 11635177Abstract: A curving recessed lighting system having a plurality of pivoting, connectable channel sections, an LED strip (or more), and a flexible diffuser. Each housing section includes a base having connectable first and second ends, first and second flange members extending upward and outward therefrom and cut to both allow and limit pivoting between adjacent sections, and a U-shaped channel spaced from the flange members to create parallel channels. Flexible bands are secured within the parallel channels to isolate the LED strips within the U-shaped channel, as required. The flange members form two curved surfaces and the U-shaped channel in consecutive sections align to form a curved channel between the two curved surfaces. Preferably, the base portion of each of the plurality of housing sections has a depth not greater than ? inches (0.625 inches). This allows flush placement in standard drywall without the need for notching studs.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: PureEdge Lighting LLCInventors: Gregory L. Kay, Samuel Welu
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Patent number: 11629825Abstract: An LED light bulb includes a bulb shell, a bulb base, two conductive supports, a stem, two supporting arms, and an LED filament. The bulb base is connected with the bulb shell. The two conductive supports are disposed in the bulb shell. The stem extends from the bulb base to inside of the bulb shell. The two supporting arms are disposed in the bulb shell. The LED filament includes a plurality of LED chips arranged in an array and two conductive electrodes respectively disposed at two ends of the LED filament and connected to the LED chips. The two conductive electrodes are respectively connected to the two conductive supports. A direction of a first highest curved portion of the LED filament and a direction of a second highest curved portion of the LED filament are substantially opposite to a direction of a lower curved portion of the LED filament.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: ZHEJIANG SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTInventors: Tao Jiang, Yi-Ching Chen
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Patent number: 11629829Abstract: A surface-mounted linear lighting system includes a metal extrusion having an elongated element having a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising a first vertical sidewall, a second vertical sidewall and a horizontal floor joining the first and second sidewalls, a first groove on an exterior of the first vertical sidewall, a second groove on an exterior of the horizontal floor, a third groove on the exterior of the horizontal floor, and a fourth groove on an exterior of the second vertical sidewall; and a plurality of articulating fasteners configured for coupling to a pair of grooves in the metal extrusion selected from the group: the first groove, the second groove, the third groove and the fourth groove, fastening to a surface, and providing a hinged connection between the metal extrusion and the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: KLUS, LLCInventor: Sylwester Klus
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Patent number: 11630384Abstract: A light source module includes a light source, a wavelength conversion unit, a diffuser, and a reflector. The light source is configured to emit excitation light. The wavelength conversion unit is configured to reflect the excitation light. The diffuser has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and is configured to allow the excitation light reflected by the wavelength conversion unit to enter the diffuser from the first side and reach the second side. The reflector is configured to reflect the excitation light entering the diffuser, so that the excitation light propagates from the second side to the first side and leaves the diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventor: Kuo-Tung Wu
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Patent number: 11624492Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming a double-sided optical sheet, and a vehicle lamp assembly having the double-sided optical sheet integrated therein. A first optical pattern is imprinted on a first side of a material, and a second optical pattern is imprinted on a second side of the material, opposite the first side. The first and second optical patterns are thereby formed on opposing sides of the same sheet. When oriented adjacent a light source, the double-sided optical sheet homogenizes light emitted from the light source. For a light source having a plurality of lighting elements, the double-sided optical sheet is configured to blend light emitted from the plurality of lighting elements to form one homogenous beam of light output resulting from a single light-modifying member.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventor: Todd Nykerk
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Patent number: 11608942Abstract: An end cap for mounting an LED support in a sign cabinet comprises a support-mating portion for mating with an LED support, the support-mating portion including a hollow portion into which an LED support can be inserted and a protruding portion that protrudes into the LED support; and a cabinet-contacting portion opposite to the support-mating portion, the cabinet-contacting portion including a cup section for contacting the cabinet and supporting the end cap and LED support within the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Curtis Alan Roys, Sidney Howard Norton
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Patent number: 11608975Abstract: An LED light fixture for a hazardous location includes an axially elongated enclosure fabricated from a glassfiber reinforced plastic material, at least one axially elongated linear light emitting diode (LED) module mounted in the enclosure, and an LED driver module mounted in the housing that operates the at least one linear light emitting diode. The LED driver module and the at least one axially elongated linear LED module are operable within a target peak temperature limit for the hazardous location, without utilizing heat sinks to dissipate heat in order to provide acceptable thermal management.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Yang Yang, Srinath K. Aanegola, Peihuan Liu
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Patent number: 11597315Abstract: A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion configured to mount at an exterior door handle region of a vehicular door of a vehicle, a handle portion, and a sensing module that includes a light emitter and a light sensor. With the base portion of the handle assembly mounted at the exterior door handle region of the vehicular door, the light emitter is episodically energized to emit light. When the light emitter is not energized to emit light, the light sensor senses ambient light at the handle portion, and when the light emitter is energized to emit light, the light sensor senses emitted light emitted by the light emitter. The sensing module determines presence of a person's hand at the handle portion based at least in part on a difference between the sensed ambient light and the sensed emitted light being below a threshold light level.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Kenneth C. Peterson
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Patent number: 11598516Abstract: A folding grow light has a main body with a main body housing. A driver is installed to the main body. The folding grow light has a right folding arm and a left folding arm. The right folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the right folding arm. The left folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the left folding arm. A right front main joint and a right rear main joint connect the main body to the right folding arm. The right folding arm rotates from a first position that is folded in a vertical orientation to a second position that is unfolded in a horizontal orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: LONGHORN INTELLIGENT TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Haitao Yang, Lin Yang, Feng Zhu, Zhiqing Zhu
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Patent number: 11598515Abstract: An angle aiming mechanism for a light assembly. The angle aiming mechanism including a body, a gear rotational coupled to the light assembly and an angle adjuster movable between a first position and a second position. The angle adjuster engaging the gear when the angle adjuster is in the first position. The angle adjuster disengaging the gear when the angle adjuster is in the second position. The angle adjuster configured such that rotation of the angle adjuster in the first position changes an angle of the light assembly relative to a reference plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Eshant Chandrakant Bhalerao, Mohan Suklal Ahire, Tobias Trudeau
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Patent number: 11598503Abstract: A multi-directional adjustable solar outdoor projection light capable of adjusting its lighting range, angle and sensing direction includes a support assembly, and a key light, and a solar power module which are pivoted to the top of the support assembly. Both sides of the key light are pivoted with a fill light capable of adjusting the angles of elevation and depression and the front and rear directions of a projected light relative to the key light, and the support assembly is pivoted is an axially rotatable sensor, thus improving the convenience of use and expanding the lighting range of the solar outdoor projection light.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: METROMAX AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Christina Hwang