Patents by Inventor Qing Charles Li

Qing Charles Li 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: 9303861
    Abstract: The present invention provides a highly-protective, heat dissipating LED light source module that may be waterproof or non-waterproof. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an LED light source module comprising: a waterproof housing comprising a metal substrate and a plastic cover integrally disposed on one or more surfaces of the metal substrate; and at least one light emitting diode, electronic component, and power line disposed on and operably connected with the metal substrate and encapsulated thereon by the plastic cover. In other embodiments are provided LED light source modules comprising: a circuit board with at least two through holes disposed at selected positions; at least one light emitting diode, electronic component, and power line disposed on the circuit board and operably connected therewith; and a plastic cover comprising at least two pins disposed and shaped for interconnection with corresponding through holes of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: US VAOPTO, Inc.
    Inventors: Qing (Charles) Li, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Guowen Lei, Cuie Wei, Menghua Long, GuiLin Wang
  • Patent number: 9228732
    Abstract: Modular lighting systems are provided that comprise lighting strips physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of flexible connectors. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible or rigid material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces and can be waterproof or water resistant. A modular lighting strip system is provided comprising: two or more lighting strips comprising a non-conductive substrate strip with an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug or socket at opposing ends of the strip; one or more connectors for providing electrical and physical interconnection of the lighting strips comprising: one or more plug and/or socket and one or more flexible wires interconnecting the plugs or sockets, which are operably configured to provide for side-by-side interconnection of lighting strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: US VAOPTO, INC.
    Inventor: Qing (Charles) Li
  • Publication number: 20140085896
    Abstract: Modular lighting systems are provided that comprise lighting strips physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of flexible connectors. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible or rigid material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces and can be waterproof or water resistant. A modular lighting strip system is provided comprising: two or more lighting strips comprising a non-conductive substrate strip with an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug or socket at opposing ends of the strip; one or more connectors for providing electrical and physical interconnection of the lighting strips comprising: one or more plug and/or socket and one or more flexible wires interconnecting the plugs or sockets, which are operably configured to provide for side-by-side interconnection of lighting strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Qing (Charles) Li
  • Patent number: 8641229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to flexible lighting systems and devices, which are waterproof. The lighting strips are modular and are capable of being physically and electrically connected with one another to provide lighting systems that are waterproof and adaptable to many situations. Included in embodiments of the invention are modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of high brightness LEDs operably connected to the electrical circuit; a colloid layer comprising polyurethane resin providing a waterproof coating over the substrate, the circuit, and the LEDs; and a plug at one end and a socket at an opposing end of the substrate which is integrally formed with the strip to provide for waterproof electrical interconnection of two or more circuits or to a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Virginia Optoelectronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Qing (Charles) Li
  • Patent number: 8534878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting assemblies and more particularly to light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs comprising a support for one or more LED lenses, which can be used to position and support the lenses within the lamp housing and which facilitate assembly of the light bulbs during manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Virginia Optoelectronics, Inc., Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Corporation
    Inventors: Qing (Charles) Li, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Cuie Wei, Guohong Huang
  • Patent number: 8262250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to modular lighting systems comprising lighting devices, for example, lighting strips, physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of a plug and socket integrally formed at opposing ends of the lighting strips. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces. The lighting strips can also be rigid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention include modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug integrally formed at an end of the substrate strip; and a socket integrally formed at an opposing end of the substrate strip; wherein the plug and socket provide for removable, friction-fit, latch or latchless, and electrical interconnection of two or more circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Virginia Optoelectronics, Inc., Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Corp.
    Inventors: Qing Charles Li, Weiping Li, Qingyue Zuo, Yihang Pan
  • Publication number: 20120002417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to flexible lighting systems and devices, which are waterproof. The lighting strips are modular and are capable of being physically and electrically connected with one another to provide lighting systems that are waterproof and adaptable to many situations. Included in embodiments of the invention are modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of high brightness LEDs operably connected to the electrical circuit; a colloid layer comprising polyurethane resin providing a waterproof coating over the substrate, the circuit, and the LEDs; and a plug at one end and a socket at an opposing end of the substrate which is integrally formed with the strip to provide for waterproof electrical interconnection of two or more circuits or to a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Qing (Charles) Li
  • Publication number: 20120002407
    Abstract: The present invention provides a highly-protective, heat dissipating LED light source module that may be waterproof or non-waterproof. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an LED light source module comprising: a waterproof housing comprising a metal substrate and a plastic cover integrally disposed on one or more surfaces of the metal substrate; and at least one light emitting diode, electronic component, and power line disposed on and operably connected with the metal substrate and encapsulated thereon by the plastic cover. In other embodiments are provided LED light source modules comprising: a circuit board with at least two through holes disposed at selected positions; at least one light emitting diode, electronic component, and power line disposed on the circuit board and operably connected therewith; and a plastic cover comprising at least two pins disposed and shaped for interconnection with corresponding through holes of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Qing (Charles) Li, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Guowen Lei, Cuie Wei, Menghua Long, GuiLin Wang
  • Publication number: 20110280015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting assemblies and more particularly to light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs comprising a support for one or more LED lenses, which can be used to position and support the lenses within the lamp housing and which facilitate assembly of the light bulbs during manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Qing (Charles) LI, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Cuie Wei, Guohong Huang
  • Publication number: 20110255287
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to connectors for lighting strips. More particularly, the present invention relates to modular lighting systems, which provide for physical and electrical interconnection of multiple lighting strip devices to form lighting systems. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a connector assembly for modular lighting strips comprising: two or more integrally-formed plugs or sockets joined together in a manner to provide for physical and electrical connection with two or more lighting strips comprising a non-conductive substrate strip with an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; and a plug or socket integrally formed at opposing ends of the substrate strip; wherein the plugs and sockets provide for removable, friction-fit, and electrical interconnection of two or more circuits of the lighting strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Qing (Charles) Li
  • Patent number: 7972040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting assemblies and more particularly to light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs comprising a support for one or more LED lenses, which can be used to position and support the lenses within the lamp housing and which facilitate assembly of the light bulbs during manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignees: Virginia Optoelectronics, Inc., Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Corp.
    Inventors: Qing Charles Li, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Cuie Wei, Guohong Huang
  • Publication number: 20100046223
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting assemblies and more particularly to light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs comprising a support for one or more LED lenses, which can be used to position and support the lenses within the lamp housing and which facilitate assembly of the light bulbs during manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Qing Charles Li, Yangcheng Huang, Haijun Wang, Cuie Wei, Guohong Huang
  • Publication number: 20100008090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to modular lighting systems comprising lighting devices, for example, lighting strips, physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of a plug and socket integrally formed at opposing ends of the lighting strips. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces. The lighting strips can also be rigid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention include modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug integrally formed at an end of the substrate strip; and a socket integrally formed at an opposing end of the substrate strip; wherein the plug and socket provide for removable, friction-fit, latch or latchless, and electrical interconnection of two or more circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Qing Charles LI, Weiping LI, Qingyue ZUO, Yihang PAN
  • Patent number: D841225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Organo Bulb, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Liu, Qing Charles Li