Patents by Inventor Kanghong Zhang

Kanghong Zhang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11519589
    Abstract: A magnetic LED bar kit has a lens. The lens is elongated. The frame is elongated, wherein the lens fits over the frame. The anchor includes a right anchor portion and a left anchor portion. The right anchor portion has a right anchor opening. The left anchor portion has a left anchor opening. The right anchor opening and the left anchor opening are vertically oriented. The right anchor portion further includes a right anchor magnet. The left anchor portion further includes a left anchor magnet. A retaining channel is formed on the frame. The retaining channel has a left retainer and a right retainer. An LED board mounted to the retaining channel. The electrical connector is mounted to the LED board at an end of the LED board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220131409
    Abstract: A dual power switching system has a power input and a normal driver. The power input is connected to the normal driver and powers the normal driver. A logic circuit is configured to detect an abnormal power state. A secondary driver is connected to the logic circuit. The logic circuit activates the secondary driver in the abnormal power state. A series of lamps is powered by the normal driver in a normal state, and powered by the secondary driver in the abnormal power state. The lamps can be connected to the normal driver and also the secondary driver. The emergency power supply includes a secondary emergency switch and a boost power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11236891
    Abstract: A light fixture folding hook system including a light troffer having a light compartment and a reflector panel. The light troffer has a middle portion and a mounting frame around the middle portion. The mounting frame has a mounting frame front edge, a mounting frame rear edge, a mounting frame right edge, and a mounting frame left edge. Four folding hooks include a front right folding hook and front left folding hook mounted to the troffer front edge, plus a rear right folding hook and a rear left folding hook mounted to the troffer rear edge. The folding hook panels retain each of the folding hooks at a folding hook pivot. The folding hooks each have a folding hook horizontal section and a folding hook vertical section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11114875
    Abstract: An integrated charger and remote control has a switch box having an electrical switch. A docking area is formed on the switch box. A remote control faceplate modularly attaches to the docking area and can be selectively released and attached to the docking area. The remote control has a wireless transmitter. Control buttons are formed on the remote control. A magnetic latch retains the remote control faceplate to the docking area. The magnetic latch has two modes, namely a retained mode when the remote control is retained to the docking area, and a released mode when the remote control faceplate is detached from the docking area. The base controls include a base off button, a base on button, base first dimming switch button, and a base second dimming switch button. The remote control covers the base controls when the remote control is latched to the docking area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10935191
    Abstract: A light panel retrofit system includes an LED panel with an underside, and having LED panel lens circumscribed by an LED panel frame; a power supply is mounted to the LED panel; and an LED panel support frame configured to support the LED panel frame, and including first and second end frame members connecting first and second side rails to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200173612
    Abstract: A light panel retrofit system includes an LED panel having LED panel lens and an LED panel frame, wherein the LED panel has an LED panel underside. The LED panel frame circumscribes the LED panel lens. A power supply is mounted to LED panel supplying power to the LED panel. An LED panel support frame is configured to support the LED panel frame. The LED panel support frame further comprises a pair of end members, namely a first end frame member and a second end frame member. The LED panel support frame further comprises a pair of side rails, namely a first side rail and a second side rail. The pair of side rails connect the pair of end members to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200173613
    Abstract: A universal smart lamp has an LED section including an LED cover having an LED cover end. The LED end couples with a head and the head receives the LED end and is electrically connected to the LED cover end. The head has line voltage electrical contacts. The line voltage electrical contacts are electrically connected to a driver mounted within the head, or mounted within the LED section. A wireless module opening is formed on the head. A wireless module configured to be inserted into the wireless module opening. The wireless module includes a wireless receiver and electrical contacts connecting the wireless receiver to the head. The wireless module has a wireless protocol. The wireless module is removable from the wireless module opening for changing the wireless protocol to a second wireless protocol. The wireless receiver is configured to receive a wireless signal and output a PWM signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190356146
    Abstract: An integrated charger and remote control has a switch box having an electrical switch. A docking area is formed on the switch box. A remote control faceplate modularly attaches to the docking area and can be selectively released and attached to the docking area. The remote control has a wireless transmitter. Control buttons are formed on the remote control. A magnetic latch retains the remote control faceplate to the docking area. The magnetic latch has two modes, namely a retained mode when the remote control is retained to the docking area, and a released mode when the remote control faceplate is detached from the docking area. The base controls include a base off button, a base on button, base first dimming switch button, and a base second dimming switch button. The remote control covers the base controls when the remote control is latched to the docking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10480726
    Abstract: A modular LED lamp system has a cover. A driver is mounted to either a first driver mount or a second driver mounting area. An LED array is mounted to a circuit board, and the circuit board includes a first driver mount. The system has a left electrical connector, and a right electrical connector. The second driver mount is formed on the left electrical connector or is formed on the right electrical connector. The driver can be mounted to either the first driver mount or the second driver mount. The cover can be either plastic or glass. The LED array mounted to a circuit board is elongated. The first driver mount and the second driver mount are slot shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190346091
    Abstract: A modular LED lamp system has a cover. A driver is mounted to either a first driver mount or a second driver mounting area. An LED array is mounted to a circuit board, and the circuit board includes a first driver mount. The system has a left electrical connector, and a right electrical connector. The second driver mount is formed on the left electrical connector or is formed on the right electrical connector. The driver can be mounted to either the first driver mount or the second driver mount. The cover can be either plastic or glass. The LED array mounted to a circuit board is elongated. The first driver mount and the second driver mount are slot shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10344921
    Abstract: A power supply module is applicable to an LED tube lamp adapted to install on a lamp socket, and having an electric shock protection function, the LED tube lamp including a lamp tube, two end caps, each having a first external connection terminal, and each coupled to a respective end of the lamp tube, the first connection terminals of the two end caps for receiving an external signal, and an LED module configured for emitting light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Aiming Xiong, Xintong Liu, Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10323805
    Abstract: A modular LED tube lamp has a tube lamp having a pair of ends, namely a first end and a second end. The first lamp base has a first driver, and the first lamp base is connected to the first end of the tube lamp. A second lamp base has a second driver. The second lamp base is connected to the second end of the tube lamp. A first socket receives the first lamp base; and a second socket receives the second line base. The tube lamp is linear. The tube lamp is formed in a U-shaped bend. The tube lamp is formed as a circular bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10208897
    Abstract: An LED tube lamp is disclosed. An installation detection circuit is configured in the LED tube lamp configured to receive an external driving signal. The installation detection circuit is configured to detect during one or more pulse signals whether the LED tube lamp is properly installed on a lamp socket, based on detecting a signal generated from the external driving signal. The installation detection circuit includes a switch circuit coupled to the pulse generating circuit, wherein the one or more pulse signals control turning on and off of the switch circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Aiming Xiong, Xintong Liu, Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190024851
    Abstract: The troffer retrofit kit has a first housing formed in a planar shape. A second housing is formed in a planar shape and the second housing opposes the first housing. A middle panel has a middle panel first side and a middle panel second side. The middle panel first side is parallel to an inside edge of the first housing. The middle panel second side is parallel to an inside edge of the second housing. A first end panel connects to the first housing at a first housing first end, connects to the second housing at the second housing first end, and connects to the middle panel at a middle panel first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: KANGHONG ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20190017663
    Abstract: A modular LED tube lamp has a tube lamp having a pair of ends, namely a first end and a second end. The first lamp base has a first driver, and the first lamp base is connected to the first end of the tube lamp. A second lamp base has a second driver. The second lamp base is connected to the second end of the tube lamp. A first socket receives the first lamp base; and a second socket receives the second line base. The tube lamp is linear. The tube lamp is formed in a U-shaped bend. The tube lamp is formed as a circular bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventor: KANGHONG ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20190017660
    Abstract: An intermediate driver mount includes a driver having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end. A first modular interface is formed on the first end, and a second modular interface is formed on the second end. Is A first lamp connected to the first modular interface, and a second lamp is connected to the second modular interface. The first lamp and the second lamp are both tube lamps. A first electrical connector is formed on the first lamp, and a second electrical connector is formed on the second lamp. The first lamp is configured to connect to a first socket, and the second lamp is configured to connect to a second socket. The driver is housed within a tube wall. The intermediate driver is an LED driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventor: KANGHONG ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10154558
    Abstract: A parallel connectable light control system has a first driver and a second driver. A dimming control interface in the first driver. The dimming control interface has a sensor side signal and the dimming signal internal output. The dimming signal internal output outputs to a dimming signal external output. The sensor side signal outputs to a sensor side signal output. The second driver receives the dimming signal external output into a dimming control interface of the second driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10139052
    Abstract: An LED tube lamp is disclosed. An installation detection circuit is configured in the LED tube lamp configured to receive an external driving signal. The installation detection circuit is configured to detect during one or more pulse signals whether the LED tube lamp is properly installed on a lamp socket, based on detecting a signal generated from the external driving signal. The installation detection circuit includes a switch circuit coupled to the pulse generating circuit, wherein the one or more pulse signals control turning on and off of the switch circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Aiming Xiong, Xintong Liu, Kanghong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180259135
    Abstract: A power supply module is applicable to an LED tube lamp adapted to install on a lamp socket, and having an electric shock protection function, the LED tube lamp including a lamp tube, two end caps, each having a first external connection terminal, and each coupled to a respective end of the lamp tube, the first connection terminals of the two end caps for receiving an external signal, and an LED module configured for emitting light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Aiming Xiong, Xintong Liu, Kanghong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10020675
    Abstract: An emergency lamp has a first line contact configured for connection to a first line. A second line contact is configured for connection to a second line. The second line is not switched. A neutral line contact is configured for connection to a neutral line. The voltage checker changes a mode of a main driver enablement signal and an emergency driver enablement signal when the voltage checker does not sense voltage. The voltage checker is electrically connected to the second line. A main driver is powered by the first line and the neutral line. The main driver is controlled by the main driver enablement signal. An emergency driver is powered by a battery. The battery is maintained by a charge controller. The charge controller is powered by the second line and the neutral line. The emergency driver is controlled by an emergency driver enablement signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Kanghong Zhang