Frame Patents (Class 362/217.15)
  • Patent number: 10728653
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an apparatus and method of an embodiment of an invention that is a ceiling tile microphone. This embodiment of the apparatus includes: a beamforming microphone array that includes beamforming and acoustic echo cancellation, the plurality of microphones of the beamforming microphone array are positioned at predetermined locations, the beamforming microphone array picks up audio input signals; a ceiling tile combined with the beamforming microphone array, the ceiling tile being sized and shaped to be mountable in a drop ceiling in place of at least one of a plurality of ceiling tiles included in the drop ceiling; where the outer surface of the ceiling tile is acoustically transparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ClearOne, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek L. Graham, David K. Lambert, Michael Braithwaite
  • Patent number: 9410682
    Abstract: An assembled lighting structure for a panel of a shelf is provided. The structure comprises a connection unit, a receiving unit, a LED assembly, a first clip unit, and a second clip unit. The connection unit is connected with an outside of a front-edge groove. The receiving unit is connected with one side of the panel distant from the connection unit and inclined upwardly and outwardly. The LED assembly is arranged at an upper surface of the receiving unit. Lights of the LED assembly are emitted toward inside the panel. The first clip unit is connected with one end of the receiving unit distant from the connection unit for providing a first display strip to be removably clipped and fastened. The second clip unit is extended from a bottom end of the receiving unit downwardly for providing a second display strip to be removably clipped and fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ED520 ENTERPRISE Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Lin Wang
  • Patent number: 9004715
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly for a modular frame piece comprising a power module, a heat spreader, a circuit board with traces that provide electrical pathways, at least one illumination element, and a cover. The circuit board is disposed upon the heat spreader, the cover is disposed upon the circuit board and encapsulates the circuit board, the power module is electrically connected to the traces on the circuit board. The traces on the circuit board are electrically connected to the at least one illumination element to enable power transfer from the power module to the at least one illumination element. The modular lighting assembly can be slidably disposed within a slot of a modular frame profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Litke, Marc Zuiderveen, Peter Mokris, Phil VonTom, Fred Finke
  • Patent number: 9004721
    Abstract: Disclosed are a light source heat dissipation structure and a backlight module. The light source heat dissipation structure comprises at least one light bar having two lateral faces; and a heat dissipation base, comprising: a frame having an inner space, at last one open and a upper surface, and the open is formed on the frame and connected to the inner space, and the open comprises at least one open edge; and at least one elastic abutting wall having an attached surface; wherein the elastic abutting wall is fixed on the open edge, and the light bar is embedded in the open, and the attached surface is attached to the lateral face of the light bar to enlarge the contact area between the light bar and the heat dissipation base. The heat dissipation efficiency and the usage lifetime of the LED packaged structure can be improved accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Pangling Zhang
  • Patent number: 8955998
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a ceiling, in particular to a ceiling board with modularized composite LED lamps. The ceiling comprises a light bar (2), a ceiling board (1a, 1b). The ceiling is characterized in that a plurality of LED lamps are fixedly embedded in a light bar (2); the bar (2) is mounted on the side edges of two adjoining ceiling boards (1) fitted and held firmly by the standard ceiling grids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: LED House SDN BHD
    Inventors: Chee Keat Wong, Weng Ghee Wong
  • Patent number: 8956005
    Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture provides an extremely broad light emitting angle and includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall, wherein the side walls terminate at a central wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs are mounted to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. PCB boards assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs by tension clips. When the PCBs are energized by a power source, current travels from the PCBs to each LED for illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Electraled, Inc.
    Inventors: James Thomas, Vladimir Volochine
  • Patent number: 8950908
    Abstract: An improvement in a recessed lighting strip that interlocks between insulated roof panels is presented herein. The recessed lighting strip uses mating interlocks to snap between the insulated panels, providing a method to place lights at each panel juncture across the width of the application, without violating the integrity of the panels themselves. The lighting strip is made from extruded plastic or aluminum that is essentially an open-topped rectangular box, shaped on the sides to interlock with foam insulated room panels that are typically 3?-6? thick and used in the construction of patio covers, patio enclosures, sunrooms and all other residential and commercial applications which use insulated roof panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Joseph Berman
  • Publication number: 20150029710
    Abstract: Disclosed are a cover bottom, which includes a plurality of LED frames with an LED array adhered thereto and a plurality of reinforcing frames coupled to the LED frames in a lattice type, and a display device using the same. The cover bottom includes at least two or more light emitting diode (LED) frames, to which an LED array is adhered, and at least two or more reinforcing frames coupled to the LED frames in a lattice type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Jun KIM, Sung Hyun KIM
  • Patent number: 8899778
    Abstract: The present invention provides an optical cavity structure of an LED lighting apparatus comprising a base, a light reflector, LED module, and a light cover. The light reflector can be integrally formed with the base or an independent unit. An optical cavity is constructed by the base, light reflector and light cover altogether, and the LED module is attached to the base received within the optical cavity. The light reflector can be symmetrical with inclined angle or as a conical shape provided on two sides opposing to the direction of light from the LED module. The inner surface of the light reflector is a light reflecting surface. The light cover is attached to the light reflector. As a result, the light from the LED is gathered and reflected by the light reflecting surface via the angle and shape of the light reflector to achieve an enhanced luminance range and illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Mei-Ling Yang, Chin-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 8888313
    Abstract: A troffer door assembly having a heat conductive frame assembly, a lens member and a light emitting diode (LED) assembly having a rigid heat conductive brace member, wherein the rigid brace member is affixed to the frame assembly such that the rigidity of the frame assembly is increased and such that heat is passed from the rigid brace member to the frame assembly. Hinge members and latch members are positioned in exterior slots on the frame assembly such that the location of the hinge members and latch members can be adjusted. In this manner installed troffer light fixtures can be retrofitted by replacing the installed troffer door with the troffer door assembly as described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Harris Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Green, Scott W. Lowden, Efrain Padilla, George S. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8888306
    Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls with at least one fin to dissipate heat. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs are mounted to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. First and second interconnection board assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs. When the first and second interconnection board assemblies are energized by an internal power source, current travels from each interconnection assembly through fasteners to each group of LEDs for illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: ElectraLED Inc.
    Inventors: James Thomas, David Lynd, Gary Gatesman, Jim Mosier, Bryan T. Warner
  • Patent number: 8870407
    Abstract: The lighting device comprises a case comprising: a bottom plate; a first wall extending from the bottom plate; a second wall extending from the bottom plate and facing to the first wall; a first top plate extending perpendicular to the first wall; and a second top plate extending perpendicular to the second wall, a light emitter disposed on the bottom plate of the case; and a diffuser plate spaced apart from the light emitter and disposed between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall comprise a coupling recess, and wherein the diffuser plate is coupled to the coupling recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Kim, Yun Ha Kim
  • Patent number: 8702268
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture which utilizes a fluorescent light source. The fluorescent lights are shrouded by a diffuser lens basket so that light from the fluorescent bulbs shining through the diffuser is dispersed to reduce glare and visibility of the source of light. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fluorescent recessed lighting fixture which has the illumination from the fluorescent bulbs shining through a diffuser. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a single driver or ballast within the body of the fixture where access can only be gained from below the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
  • Patent number: 8702264
    Abstract: An LED or fluorescent recessed lighting fixture having a pair of aligned LED boards or a pair of fluorescent bulbs each shielded by a diffuser. Each diffuser is retained by an angled wall and a portion of a V-shaped diffuser cover. The apparatus includes light emitted from a light source toward the location where the light is to illuminate the area. A reflector assembly is set in a straight line at an angle in the range of 45 degrees. A lens covers the light source and is retain by a portion of the reflector and a V-shaped basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
  • Patent number: 8640369
    Abstract: A portable digital display assembly is disclosed. The portable digital display device is configured to be operated by a wired or wireless device. The portable digital display is battery powered and has arrays of LED's configured to creating a display. The portable digital display is configured for rapid assembly and disassembly. The operating system is contained within a frame system of the portable digital display. The portable digital display is preferably comprised with no metal in its infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Brysart Associates L.L.C.
    Inventor: Arthur L. Dysart
  • Patent number: 8540391
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) interconnection system is provided. The system includes a cable having a driver end and a termination end. The cable has conductive pathways extending between the driver end and the termination end. The driver end is configured to engage a driver to carry an electrical current to the conductive pathways. The termination end is configured to terminate the conductive pathways. A connector is provided having a cable contact and a LED contact joined to the cable contact. The cable contact pierces the cable and engages the conductive pathways to electrically join the connector to the conductive pathways. A LED board is provided having a circuit board including circuit board contacts. A LED is positioned on the circuit board and electrically joined to the circuit board contacts. The LED contact of the connector engages the circuit board contacts to electrically join the connector to the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Mostoller, Ricky Edward Brown, Christopher George Daily, Rohan Narang, Robert D. Rix
  • Patent number: 8491169
    Abstract: A frame, a light source device and a display device that are capable of preventing a wrinkle or distortion from occurring in optical members. The frame includes a first holding face (611) opposed to a border portion on one face in a thickness direction of a first optical member (701?, 701?) having a plate shape that includes a female engagement portion (7011?, 7011?) disposed on its border portion, a male engagement portion (62?, 62?, 62?, 62?) having a convex shape that is arranged to be engaged with the female engagement portion (7011?, 7011?), and a second holding face (612a, 612b, 612c, 612d) opposed to an end face in a plane direction of a second optical member (702) having a sheet shape or a film shape that is smaller than the first optical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nobuhiro Kasai
  • Patent number: 8474998
    Abstract: In accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting arrangement for use with an LED power strip module is provided. The mounting arrangement comprises one or more one frames having a first end and a second end, a first holding base configured to mate with the first end and a second holding base configured to mate with the second end, and at least one LED module having a first and second edge and comprising a plurality of LEDs, said LED module being adapted to removably attach to the one or more frames. The first and second holding bases are adapted to secure the one or more frames to an existing raceway structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Bill (Xin) Wang, Jeffrey Nall, Luc Cloutier, John Owens, Min Zhang, Tyler John Rolfes, Adrian Slattery
  • Patent number: 8446546
    Abstract: A backlight module and a display panel device using the same are provided. The backlight module includes a light source module, an open frame, and a reflector sheet. The open frame is disposed around the light source module and has a first free-end and a second free-end. A space interval exists between the first and second free-ends. The reflector sheet is disposed on a rear side of the light source module and has a body and a sidewall. The sidewall corresponds to the space interval between the first and second free-ends and extends over the light source module. The display panel further includes a liquid crystal display panel (LCD panel) on the light source module and a front frame which is disposed on the LCD panel enclosing a lateral side of the LCD panel. The sidewall of the reflector sheet extends between the lateral side of the LCD panel and the front frame to provide insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ya-Ting Ho, Chi-Chih Chu, Keng-Ju Liu
  • Publication number: 20130070166
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device in which a tubular light source is less likely to be damaged. A backlight unit (lighting device) according to the present invention includes a cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFT) (tubular light source) including an outer lead (external connecting portion) at an end portion thereof, a chassis housing the CCFT, a connector (connector) attached to an end section of the chassis and electrically connected to the outer lead, a lamp clip (light source holder) mounted on a middle section of the chassis, and a reinforcing portion provided on at least an area extending from the connector to the lamp clip adjacent to the connector. The connector and the lamp clip hold an end portion and a middle portion of the CCFT, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tatsuro Kuroda
  • Publication number: 20130044469
    Abstract: A track lighting apparatus includes a frame, a power distributor, and an electrical interface. The frame includes a track configured to support a plurality of light fixtures. The power distributor electrically connects two or more inputs to two or more supply channels. Each supply channel is electrically insulated from other supply channels. The electrical interface includes electrical components that form two or more supply channels such that the supply channels form an incomplete series circuit that includes two or more breaks. A light fixture or a jumper is electrically connected across each break to complete the series circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: LUMASTREAM, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Crimi, Chris Booth, David Tikkanen
  • Patent number: 8376572
    Abstract: A backlight device includes a frame, a linear light source, and a lamp holder. The lamp holder supports the linear light source. The lamp holder includes an arc-shaped arm component, a concave protrusion, and a pair of convex protrusions. The arm component has a middle portion and a pair of end portions. The end portions extend from the middle portion, respectively. The concave protrusion extends from the middle portion in a radial inward direction of the arm component. The concave protrusion has a concave face that contacts an outer peripheral face of the linear light source. The convex protrusions extend from the end portions in the radial inward direction of the arm component, respectively. Each of the convex protrusions has a convex face that contacts the outer peripheral face of the linear light source such that the convex protrusions press the linear light source against the concave protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Makoto Nameda
  • Patent number: 8337046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous element, and more particularly, to a luminous element for a backlight unit with a plurality of luminous chips mounted on a substrate. The present invention provides a luminous element for a backlight unit, in which luminous chips are arranged on a substrate so that the manufacturing process and cost can be reduced and the size of a substrate is minimized when manufacturing the luminous element, thereby minimizing the size of a backlight unit. Further, the present invention provides a luminous element for a backlight unit, in which luminance uniformity can be increased by optimizing the viewing angle of the luminous element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung Ryeol Ryu, Seok Jin Kang
  • Patent number: 8313213
    Abstract: An assembly structure for a LED lamp includes a cover plate, a LED module, fasteners and a mask. An inner surface of the cover plate is provided with a fixing portion. Both sides of the cover plate are formed with a slot respectively. The LED module has a substrate and a plurality of LED mounted on the substrate. The substrate is provided with an insertion hole. One end of the fastener is detachably connected into the insertion hole of the substrate and the other end thereof is fixed to the fixing portion. The mask is made of transparent materials and has an accommodating space for allowing the LED module to be disposed therein. Both sides of the mask defining the accommodating space are formed with a locking flange for inserting into the slot of the cover plate. With the above arrangement, the operator can assemble or detach the LED lamp quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignees: Cpumate Inc., Golden Sun News Techniques Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Len Lin, Chen-Hsiang Lin, Mong-Hua Hung, Hwai-Ming Wang, Ken Hsu, Chih-Hung Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120218746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an undercabinet lighting system including a low profile switch mode power supply contained in a special electrical junction box and use Light Emitting Diodes with long life. The system is powered by a high energy efficient switch mode power supply with low power consumption. The height if this lighting system is very close to half of one inch or less. The transparent diffuser is positioned over the Light Emitting Diodes for uniform illumination over a desired area. These luminaries can be ganged or linked by direct mating connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Radionic Hi-Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Winton
  • Publication number: 20120176784
    Abstract: A luminous retrofitting door for use in a troffer-style fixture is provided. A door having a frame operative to be mounted in a troffer is provided. The door may retain one or more optical components including, for example, a LED module, a light guide array, a diffuser, and a reflector, that combine to emit light in a uniform manner from the troffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: LUNERA LIGHTING INC.
    Inventors: Donald A. Peifer, Tom Quinn, Hai Dau
  • Publication number: 20120124874
    Abstract: A lamp support assembly, retrofit kit, and method are provided for lighting a sign from an interior thereof. The assembly can be used as a drop-in replacement for high-voltage gas-discharge tube lamps such as high-output fluorescent lamps, and may be used to retrofit signs originally built for gas-discharge tube lamps with low-voltage, high-efficiency lighting such as LED lighting. The assembly includes an elongate support member for supporting electric lamp units, with end caps at opposite ends of the support member for engaging the original electro-mechanical mounts (or replacement mounts) in the sign. Thus, the lamp support assembly can be supported in the sign in a similar manner as gas-discharge tube lamps, and can be powered by a low-voltage power source, which may replace a higher-voltage power source in the case of a retrofit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SIGNCOMP, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas C. Breihof
  • Patent number: 8172420
    Abstract: A luminaire, light fixture base, and self-ballasting fluorescent lighting stick are disclosed. The luminaire includes a fixture base and self-ballasted fluorescent lighting sticks. The fixture base is configured to secure the lighting sticks, and to provide electrical power to the lighting sticks at an electrical end of the fixture base. Each of the lighting sticks is separately replaceable in the fixture base. The electrical end of the fixture base includes electrical connectors that mate with corresponding electrical connectors of the lighting sticks. The light fixture base is configured to secure and pass electrical power to a self-ballasted fluorescent lighting stick. The light fixture base includes an electrical end section, a securing end section, and a middle section. The self-ballasted fluorescent lighting stick is configured to secure and pass electrical power to a fluorescent bulb. The fluorescent lighting stick includes a ballast circuit, electrical wiring, an electrical connector, and a frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Lovinger
  • Patent number: 8142040
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism of backlight component includes a metal bezel, a socket, a lamp sheathing structure, and an external frame. A fixing hole is formed on the metal bezel. A fixing structure is formed on an end of the socket for inserting into the fixing hole of the metal bezel to electrically connect to a power control circuit board. A groove is formed on the other end of the socket for containing a lamp. The lamp sheathing structure is disposed on the metal bezel for sheathing the lamp so as to fix the lamp with the socket together. The external frame is disposed on the metal bezel and abuts against the lamp sheathing structure to fix the lamp sheathing structure on the metal bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Chieh Chao, Cheng-Sheng Chiang
  • Patent number: 8083369
    Abstract: An adapter bracket which enables the installation of a door frame or louver into a recessed fixture that sits on a T-bar supported by a ceiling without having to custom design a hinge and latch system to match the original fixture or require the installation of a false frame that lifts the fixture. The brackets slide between the T-bar and the existing fixture. The bracket is also slightly wider than the T-bar opening. The door frame will keep the brackets spaced wide enough to ensure that the assembly would not fall out of the opening. The hinge and latch mechanism for the door frame is built into its end rails and latches onto the bracket to ensure the door frame is supported and held in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: A.L.P. Lighting & Ceiling Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Richardson, Dallas I. Buchanan, III, Juan C. Suarez, Thanh M. Vo
  • Publication number: 20110286209
    Abstract: A hinge retaining mechanism for a fluorescent lighting system. A portable fluorescent lighting system which utilizes an extremely lightweight corrugated plastic panel made into 5 subpanels. At each end of the panel a U shaped channel is attached that forms the center panel and the opposing adjacent two panels into a trough or recessed pan. On each of the two remaining panels is attached another U shaped channel. Each of the U shaped channels includes a mechanism for supporting a high-tension mechanical hinge. The mechanical hinge is designed to float freely within the adjacent channel brackets. One part of the hinge is mechanically retained to the channel to prevent inadvertent removal of the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Alejandro Vazquez, Frieder Hochheim
  • Patent number: 8029177
    Abstract: A lighting device with at least one lighting unit for vehicles, preferably motor vehicles. The lighting device comprises at least one illuminant unit with one circuit board, and with at least one illuminant attached to the circuit board, connected to the conductive paths of the circuit board through contacts. The illuminant is positioned at the front face of the circuit board in order to configure the lighting device so that it can be manufactured simply and economically in a particularly flat configuration and in any curved shape. The lighting device is advantageously used in vehicles, preferably in motor vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Arne Schmierer
  • Patent number: 8025419
    Abstract: A weather resistant road light comprises a top cover and a ballast mounting surface disposed on a top surface of the top cover. The ballast mounting surface defines a ballast compartment lower surface. At least one wire aperture seat is disposed on the ballast mounting surface. A ballast is mounted to the at least one wire aperture seat. Wires from the ballast pass through the wire aperture seat. A ballast compartment cover covers the ballast compartment. The ballast compartment cover fits over the top of the ballast mounting surface disposed on the top cover. At least one securing member secures the ballast to the ballast mounting surface. A bottom tray mates with the top cover, and the bottom tray has a lens opening. A reflector assembly has a socket for receiving a bulb. The reflector assembly is mounted on the bottom tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin Yang
  • Patent number: 8021010
    Abstract: A diffusion unit of a light-emitting module is disposed adjacent to at least one light source. The light source emits a light beam. The diffusion unit includes a first diffusion sheet and a second diffusion sheet. The thickness of the first diffusion sheet is less than 1 mm, and the thickness of the second diffusion sheet is also less than 1 mm. The second diffusion sheet is disposed adjacent to the first diffusion sheet. The light beam is directly emitted from the light source directly to the first diffusion sheet. A light-emitting module and a diffusion sheet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Gigno Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Feng-Li Lin
  • Patent number: 7967466
    Abstract: A movable light bar assembly includes a primary frame having a side coupled with a secondary frame and an opposite side coupled with at least one lighting element and a battery element. The secondary frame has a surface provided with solar chips and is provided internally with a photoelectric transducer electrically connected to the battery element and the at least one lighting element. Each lighting element is provided with at least one light-emitting body and secured to the primary frame by a lamp cover. The battery element is secured to the primary frame by a battery cover. The primary frame is peripherally provided with at least one rotatable handle which, when angularly offset from the primary frame, serves to support the primary frame. The at least one handle is insertable into a fixing base and connectable with a hanging cord. The primary frame can be positioned at a lamp frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: System Photovoltaic Science Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ko-Chien Chu
  • Patent number: 7959318
    Abstract: A backlight module including a first side frame, a plurality of first elastic holding elements, a second side frame, a plurality of second elastic holding elements, and a plurality of lamps is provided. The first side frame has a plurality of first containing grooves, and the first elastic holding elements are disposed in the first containing grooves respectively. In addition, the second side frame has a plurality of second containing grooves, and the second elastic holding elements are disposed in the second containing grooves respectively. The lamps are connected between the first side frame and the second side frame. Two ends of the lamps are fixed through the first elastic holding elements and the second elastic holding elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Hsing Cho, Tsao-Yuan Fu, Sheng-Chieh Chao
  • Publication number: 20110122612
    Abstract: A backlight device includes a frame, a linear light source, and a lamp holder. The lamp holder supports the linear light source. The lamp holder includes an arc-shaped arm component, a concave protrusion, and a pair of convex protrusions. The arm component has a middle portion and a pair of end portions. The end portions extend from the middle portion, respectively. The concave protrusion extends from the middle portion in a radial inward direction of the arm component. The concave protrusion has a concave face that contacts an outer peripheral face of the linear light source. The convex protrusions extend from the end portions in the radial inward direction of the arm component, respectively. Each of the convex protrusions has a convex face that contacts the outer peripheral face of the linear light source such that the convex protrusions press the linear light source against the concave protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Makoto NAMEDA
  • Publication number: 20110096533
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case, where the lighting assembly is mounted to a display case and includes a visibility envelop within which an onlooker of the display case cannot see. The lighting assembly includes an elongated frame provisioned to receive modular inserts and at least one modular insert operatively connected to the elongated frame. The at least one modular insert includes a light module, where the light module includes an optical lens and a light source. The optical lens is disposed over and/or around the light source and is disposed exclusively within the visibility envelope. The optical lens is fashioned to control light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: William Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Larry Stadelman, Mark Kaminski, Samantha Schultz
  • Patent number: 7914181
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a display with a lighting device comprising a display body having a housing and a power supply panel. The lighting device mounted at the bottom of the housing comprises a transparent base having a receiving cavity and a light source body disposed within the receiving cavity and powered by a power supply. Mounted at the bottom of the display body, the lighting device has the light downwards to illuminate the whole keyboard area of the medical diagnostic device such that the structure is tight without occupying extra space, thereby no inconvenience occurs during doctors' operation. Moreover, the entire lighting device is designed in a modularized manner, and therefore it is convenient for renewal and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qiang Zhang, Xunhua Xiao, Dongsheng Liang
  • Patent number: 7914176
    Abstract: In a first embodiment the invention is for use with a light-fixture assembly for elongate light tubes of the type that includes (a) an elongate support frame and (b) a cross-structure at each of the opposite ends thereof and has at least one lamp holder thereon. The improvement of the embodiment wherein the cross-structures each include at least one folding arm movable between a stowed position substantially parallel with the support frame and a deployed position substantially perpendicular to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: John Stanley, Don Miletich, Wayne Guillien
  • Patent number: 7901105
    Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided having a main housing and a lens assembly hinged to the main housing. The lens assembly has a body with end walls with a recess in an upper end of the end walls. The recess in each end wall has a dimension to receive and support a lens for directing light to the target area. The lens has a length greater than the length of the cover so that the ends of the lens extend beyond the outer edge of the end walls of the cover. Stop members are provided on the end walls to limit longitudinal movements of the lens with respect to the body of the lens assembly. A reflector extends from a bottom edge of the cover to an upper edge overlying a portion of the lens. A spring clip is provided to couple the lens to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Wilton L. Fowler, Jr., Martin C. Werr, Randy K. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20100296003
    Abstract: A lamp clip 18 includes a main body 27 and a lamp gripping portion 28. The main body 27 is mounted to a chassis 14. The lamp gripping portion 28 has an open-end ring shape and is provided on an opposite side of the main body 27 from the chassis 14 so as to grip a tubular cold cathode tube 17 housed in the chassis 14. At least a part of the lamp gripping portion 28 is tapered such that a size that measures in a length direction of the cold cathode tube 17 gradually decreases toward the cold cathode tube 17.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasumori Kuromizu, Masashi Yokota, Syuki Yamamoto, Kaori Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20100283904
    Abstract: A relay connector 145 of the present invention is provided for supplying power from a power source (a power supply board) arranged on a rear surface side of a chassis 13 to a discharge tube 15 arranged on a front surface side of the chassis 13. It includes a holder 20 having insulation properties and mounted to the chassis 13, and a relay terminal mounted to the holder 20 and electrically connectable to a discharge tube 15 and the power source 16. A space 149 is provided between the chassis 13 and the power source 16. The holder 20 includes a protective wall portion 146 provided in the space 149 between the chassis 13 and the power source 16 and configured to cover the relay terminal from outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicants: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoshiki Takata, Takaaki Kudo, Naofumi Ikenaga
  • Publication number: 20100232151
    Abstract: A decorative lighting fixture assembly with end connectors to accommodate both horizontal and vertical installation. The lighting fixture assembly includes a base channel, a wiring and bulb supporting bar, and a cover unit that is configured to snap-on to the base channel and conceal the light bulbs during off-seasons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Jones
  • Patent number: 7712928
    Abstract: A street illuminating device includes a retaining frame, a light source module, and a heat dissipating module. The light source module includes a printed circuit board retained in the retaining frame, a number of solid state lighting elements, and a light reflecting plate. The printed circuit board has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The solid state lighting elements are arranged on the first surface of the printed circuit board. The light reflecting plate includes a number of through holes with inner reflecting surfaces. The light reflecting plate is disposed on the first surface of the printed circuit board with the solid state lighting elements received in the respective through holes. The heat dissipating module is in thermal contact with the second surface of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuan-Lung Kuo, Da-Wei Lin, Han-Lung Lee, Sei-Ping Louh, Tai-Cherng Yu
  • Publication number: 20100027239
    Abstract: A luminaire, light fixture base, and self-ballasting fluorescent lighting stick are disclosed. The luminaire includes a fixture base and self-ballasted fluorescent lighting sticks. The fixture base is configured to secure the lighting sticks, and to provide electrical power to the lighting sticks at an electrical end of the fixture base. Each of the lighting sticks is separately replaceable in the fixture base. The electrical end of the fixture base includes electrical connectors that mate with corresponding electrical connectors of the lighting sticks. The light fixture base is configured to secure and pass electrical power to a self-ballasted fluorescent lighting stick. The light fixture base includes an electrical end section, a securing end section, and a middle section. The self-ballasted fluorescent lighting stick is configured to secure and pass electrical power to a fluorescent bulb. The fluorescent lighting stick includes a ballast circuit, electrical wiring, an electrical connector, and a frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Lovinger
  • Patent number: 7654704
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a display with a lighting device comprising a display body having a housing and a power supply panel. The lighting device mounted at the bottom of the housing comprises a transparent base having a receiving cavity and a light source body disposed within the receiving cavity and powered by a power supply. Mounted at the bottom of the display body, the lighting device has the light downwards to illuminate the whole keyboard area of the medical diagnostic device such that the structure is tight without occupying extra space, thereby no inconvenience occurs during doctors' operation. Moreover, the entire lighting device is designed in a modularized manner, and therefore it is convenient for renewal and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qiang Zhang, Xunhua Xiao, Dongsheng Liang
  • Publication number: 20090296381
    Abstract: A modular lighting system includes an elongate light module with a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon for emitting a shadowless light pattern. The light module is adapted to be electrically connected to one or more other light modules where each light module generally includes a support frame having a base member disposed between an upstanding right-side wall member and an upstanding left-side wall member. Each side wall member includes an upper inner wall channel, a lower inner wall channel and an outer wall channel which is disposed between the upper inner wall channel and the lower inner wall channel. The channels support a track cover and in cooperation with a pair of spaced apart removable retention members help determine, at time of installation, the mounting angle of the printed circuit board for directing light emitting from the light module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: JACK DUBORD
  • Patent number: 7600887
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light assembly (6) for connection to a shelving unit having an elongated housing (10). The elongated housing (10) includes a mounting face (12), an outer face (16) formed opposite the mounting face (12), and an upper face (14) extending between the mounting face (12) and the outer face (16). At least one lamp fastening member (24) is formed within the housing (10), and an attachment channel (20) is formed within the mounting face (12) of the housing (10) and opens to the outer side of the mounting face (12). The attachment channel (20) is adapted to receive at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: LucaLight, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Todd Sherman
  • Publication number: 20090243511
    Abstract: A stabilized high power LED module includes a supporting frame and an illuminating unit. The supporting frame is made of thermal conductive material for radiating heat produced by the illuminating unit. The illuminating unit includes a light circuit supported by the radiating supporting frame, and a plurality of illuminators which are electrically mounted to the light circuit and spacedly aligned along the supporting frame, wherein the light circuit has a voltage regulation preset for the illuminators in series to stabilize a voltage supply of the light circuit for protecting the illuminators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Baoliang Wang