With Or Including Transparent Or Translucent Member Patents (Class 362/223)
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Publication number: 20140268692Abstract: An indirect troffer. Embodiments of the present invention provide a troffer-style fixture that is particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs. The troffer comprises light bars mounted proximate to a back reflector. A back reflector defines a reflective interior surface of the lighting troffer. To facilitate thermal dissipation, the light bar can act as a heat sink. A portion of the heat sink is exposed to the ambient room environment while another portion functions as a mount surface for the light sources that faces the back reflector. One or more light sources disposed along the light bar mount surface emit light into an interior cavity where it can be mixed and/or shaped prior to emission. In some embodiments, one or more lens plates extend from the light bar out to the back reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Mark Edmond, Dong Lu, Paul Pickard
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Patent number: 8827487Abstract: Gradient optics for controllable light distribution for LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a panel coupled to receive light emitted from a light source and gradient optics disposed on the panel. The gradient optics providing a transparency gradient that filters the light to achieve a selected emitted light intensity variation across a selected surface of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.Inventor: Todd Farmer
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Patent number: 8820958Abstract: The exemplary lamp devices have polygon lamp devices, polygon-round lamp devices and round lamp devices which can be used indoor and outdoor for illumination of a surrounding area.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Min Carroll
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Publication number: 20140240973Abstract: A completely plastic LED tube light, may include plastic shell comprising wires embedded therein, wherein two or more projections having greater dimensions than that of the wires are formed on the wires, end caps located at two ends of the plastic shell, respectively, and LEDs positioned in a space enclosed by the plastic shell and the end caps. A method for manufacturing the completely plastic LED tube light is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: OSRAM GMBHInventors: Zesheng Ye, Xuewei Dai, Nimchung Ku, Middel Tjaco
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Publication number: 20140218908Abstract: To improve an angular color difference and emit uniform illumination light. According to an embodiment, a light-emitting device in an embodiment includes a light-emitting module (15). The light-emitting module (15) includes a substrate (21), a plurality of light-emitting elements (45) made of semiconductor, and a plurality of sealing members (54). The light-emitting elements (45) are disposed on the substrate (21). The sealing members (54) contain, as a main component, translucent resin mixed with a phosphor. The sealing members (54) are heaped up from the bottom surfaces thereof bonded on the substrate (21) and are each formed to bury a singularity or a plurality of the light-emitting elements (45). A ratio (H/D) of a diameter D of the bottom surfaces to height H of the heaps of the sealing members (54) is set to 0.22 to 1.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: TOSHIBA LIGHTING & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Seiko Kawashima, Tsuyoshi Oyaizu, Hiroki Tamai, Yumiko Hayashida, Shuhei Matsuda, Soichi Shibusawa, Masahiro Ogata, Kozo Uemura, Kiyoshi Nishimura
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Patent number: 8794780Abstract: A backlight device 12 includes cold cathode tubes 17, a chassis that houses the cold cathode tubes 17 therein and having an opening 14b through which light emitted from the cold cathode tubes exits, and a diffuser plate 15 provided so as to face the cold cathode tubes 17 and cover the opening 14b. A light reflecting portion 30 is formed on a side of the diffuser plate 15 close to the cold cathode tubes 17 so as to have different light reflectance in every surface area of a surface of the diffuser plate 15. A scattering structure 31 is formed on a side of the diffuser plate 15 opposite from the cold cathode tubes 17 and scatters the light.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kaori Ikuta
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Patent number: 8789966Abstract: Described are LED lighting assemblies that may be used to replace a light source in a light fixture. The LED lighting assembly may include a thermally conductive extrusion, a plurality of light emitting diodes, and a diffuser. The diffuser is positioned below the light emitting diodes and also releasably engages the extrusion. The light fixture may include a housing, a reflector assembly with at least one longitudinally extending trough, at least one light source, and at least one lens assembly. As an example, the at least one lens assembly and the at least one light source are removed, and at least one LED lighting assembly is provided. At least a portion of the extrusion of the at least one LED lighting assembly is placed adjacent the at least one longitudinally extending trough. The diffuser of the at least one LED lighting assembly is connected to the at least one longitudinally extending trough.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Forrest McCanless, John D. DeMasie
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Patent number: 8789967Abstract: A lighting fixture is presented comprising a plurality of modular apparatuses wherein each modular apparatus comprises one or more light sources and one or more light directing or light redirecting devices. Methods of adjusting one or more components of said lighting fixture about one, two, or three axes are presented whereby the lighting needs of a target area—even one of complex shape—may be addressed and in a manner that promotes compact fixture design with low effective projected area (EPA) without sacrificing transmission efficiency of the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
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Publication number: 20140204572Abstract: A device and method for retrofitting a light fixture from a conventional fluorescent or tube or metal halide lamp, to use with a light emitting diode (LED) based lamp assembly. The lamp fixture has a magnetized flat wall curved extending outer from the base. The (LED) based lamp assembly includes a magnetized annular outer wall having a shaped outside surface that is placed into direct surface contact with the inner surface of the existing fixture, to provide an effective heat-dissipating interface to dissipate heat away from the LED module. The (LED)-based lamp assembly can direct light to 130 degrees. The (LED)-based lamp assembly provides a power source connection to the existing fixtures power source and direct connect via by means male/female connector of a novel clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: Thomas Spinelli
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Patent number: 8783898Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides light emitting devices, including light fixtures and luminaires. In some embodiments, a light emitting device comprises at least one light source, a lightguide operable to receive light from the at least one light source at a first location on the lightguide, at least one light extraction region optically coupled to the lightguide and a substantially non-scattering region along a portion of the lightguide.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignees: ABL IP Holding LLC, Fusion Optix, Inc.Inventors: Zane Coleman, Peter Yi Yan Ngai, David Morin, Michael Trung Tran, Terence Yeo
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Patent number: 8770785Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided that includes a flat elongated base having opposing longitudinal marginal slots and a pair of upright walls inboard of the longitudinal slots, and a pair of end caps engaging opposing ends of the elongated base. A gasket extends along a longitudinal surface of each of the upright walls. A lens extends between opposing end caps and conforms to the curved marginal edges of the end caps and edges and upright walls. The lens has two opposing longitudinal grooves that align with a pair of side rails extending between the end caps. Each side rail has a longitudinal cam projection extending into the associated lens groove. When the side rails are tightened against the lens, the cam projections tighten the lens into contact with the gasket to form a water tight seal between the lens and the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: 555 International, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd E. Vermeland, Daniel P. Slabek, Pawel Kwak
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Patent number: 8757832Abstract: A light emitting diode lighting lamp includes: an LED module having at least one LED PCB and a plurality of LED devices which are disposed on the LED PCB; a cover enclosing the LED module; and a pair of bases which are respectively connected to both ends of the cover. The respective base includes: a cap which coupled to an end of the cover; a pin portion for applying electricity to the LED module; a fixing portion surrounding a lower end of the pin portion to fix the pin portion; and a guard which is formed to be higher than an end of the pin portion and encloses the pin portion along a circumference direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Lumirich Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ha Chul Kim
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Patent number: 8752978Abstract: An LED retrofit tube that has an outer body that is substantially a lens so as to enable light generated by LEDs and light reflected therewithin to pass through substantially the entire tube. The tube includes an extrusion to support a circuit board having light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereto. The extrusion is located substantially with the lens. The circuit boards may include LEDs mounted on both sides to provide primary lighting and secondary lighting (backlighting). The extrusion may include grooves to allow the backlighting to pass therethrough. Rotational endcaps include an inner portion and an outer portion that can rotate with respect to one another to enable the tube to be rotated and the light dispersed therefrom to be focused.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Keystone L.E.D. Holdings LLCInventors: John R. Bloom, Walter M. Bloom, Jr., Craig S. Cressman, Richard A. Frantz, Daniel J. Clark
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Publication number: 20140160743Abstract: A light tube includes a tube body, at least one light emitting diode, and a transparent cover. The light emitting diode is assembled with the tube body. The transparent cover is disposed on the tube body to cover the light emitting diode and has a roof portion and two side arm portions. A first microstructure region and a second microstructure region are formed on a surface of the roof portion corresponding to the light emitting diode. The second microstructure region extends from two ends of the first microstructure region. A third microstructure region is formed on a surface of each side arm portion corresponding to the light emitting diode. A microstructure density of the second microstructure region is less than or equal to a microstructure density of the first microstructure region, and is greater than or equal to a microstructure density of the third microstructure region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicants: WINTEK CORPORATION, Dongguan Masstop Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Ting Ye, Ming-Chuan Lin, Hung-Pin Chang, Wen-Chieh Wu
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Patent number: 8746916Abstract: A showcase comprising an illumination apparatus which includes a shade member constituted of a light-transmitting front wall positioned on the side of the light emitting surfaces of LED elements, and a back wall positioned on the side of a substrate provided with the LED elements, the front wall comprising a curved portion having an arc-like section and a pair of flat portions extended continuously from both ends of the curved portion to intersect with the back wall at an acute angle, corner portions where the flat portions intersect with the back wall being a pair of engaging portions; and a holder provided with a plurality of engagement portions and the like with which the engaging portions are disengageably engaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Oketani, Hiroshi Okumura, Yoichi Amari
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Patent number: 8740405Abstract: In one embodiment, a lighting apparatus includes a light source unit having light emitting units arranged in a longitudinal direction. A transparent cover member is formed in a substantially straight pipe shape and having openings at both ends for housing the light source unit along the longitudinal direction. The cover member has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than that of the light source unit. End plate members are fixed to the both ends of the light source unit and close the openings at the both ends of the cover member.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Lighting & Technology CorporationInventor: Makoto Yamazaki
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Publication number: 20140126199Abstract: Retrofit systems and methods are disclosed for lighting installations, and in particular, to retrofit systems and methods used to retrofit troffer-style lighting installations with LED light sources. Retrofit systems can be used with different light fixtures, but those described are particularly adapted for use with troffer-style fixtures. These retrofit systems can provide the same amount of light as traditional light fixtures already do, for example 1600-4000 lumens or more. The retrofit systems can be used with many different light sources but are particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources or light engines, such as those utilizing LEDs. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise a mechanical mounting system for installing an LED light engine within an existing lighting system housing or pan, such as a troffer pan, without penetrating the ceiling plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CREE, INC.Inventors: SHAWN HEETER, Vasavi Mandavilli, Mitchell Huang, Mark Edward Dixon, Kurt W. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR.
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Publication number: 20140126197Abstract: This disclosure relates to light engines for use in lighting fixtures, such as troffer-style lighting fixtures. Light engines according to the present disclosure have integrated features that eliminate the need for additional components such as a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), a heat sink, a cover portion, a lens and/or a reflective element. Devices according to this disclosure can comprise a rigid body, conductive elements arranged into electrical pathways and light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). Devices according to this disclosure can further comprise integrated cover, lens and/or reflective element features. Methods for the manufacture of such devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CREE, INC.Inventor: CREE, INC.
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Publication number: 20140126195Abstract: This disclosure relates to retrofit systems and methods for lighting installations, and in particular, to retrofit systems and methods used to retrofit troffer-style lighting installations with LED light sources. Retrofit systems can be used with different light fixtures, but those described are particularly adapted for use with troffer-style fixtures. These retrofit systems can provide the same amount of light as traditional light fixtures already do, for example 1600-4000 lumens or more. The retrofit systems can be used with many different light sources but are particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources or light engines, such as those utilizing LEDs. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise a mechanical mounting system for installing an LED light engine within an existing lighting system housing or pan, such as a troffer pan, without penetrating the ceiling plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CREE, INC.Inventor: CREE, INC.
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Patent number: 8702264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
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Patent number: 8702268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
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Publication number: 20140104828Abstract: A light fixture includes a light guide member, a light bar, and two conductive pins. A cavity is formed on a bottom portion of the light guide member, and two engaging groove are respectively at two sides of the bottom portion. The light bar is arranged under the bottom portion of the light guide member, and a plurality of light emitting units are disposed on a surface of the light bar. Two sides of the light bar are respectively fixed in the two engaging grooves, such that the emitting units are located in the cavity. The two conductive pins protrude from each end of the light guide member, and are electrically connected to the light emitting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Kuo-Chung WEI
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Publication number: 20140104827Abstract: Inventive methods and apparatus for an optical assembly for a lighting fixture are disclosed. The optical assembly includes a lens (20A, 20B) having an interior face and an optical film (40A, 40B) provided atop the interior face of the lens. A deformable structure may be positioned adjacent the optical film (40A, 40B) and exert force on the optical film (40A, 40B), thereby compressing the optical film (40A, 40B) against the lens (20A, 20B).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Steven William Johns, Zoltan Mezo
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Publication number: 20140104825Abstract: An arrangement for light emission has at least one LED light-emitting means (110) in an elongate arrangement, a support element (120), which supports the LED light-emitting means (110) and a light emission element (130) which can be connected to the support element (120). The light emission element (130) is designed to modify the light emission characteristic of the LED light-emitting means (110) to give the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbHInventors: Patrick Gassner, Michael Spiegel
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Publication number: 20140104826Abstract: A modular merchandise display system includes a frame and a plurality of merchandise supporting units. The frame has a pair of spaced apart, parallelly disposed first and second indexing members. Each indexing member has a plurality of openings formed therein. Each merchandise supporting unit has a front side and an opposite rear side, and spaced apart first and second locator protrusions extending outwardly from the rear side. The first and second locator protrusions are respectively receivable in corresponding openings in the first and second indexing members. Each of the first and second locator protrusions includes an open side, and a latch barb received thereby and movable within the locator protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SUMMIT PLASTICS, INC.Inventor: Summit Plastics, Inc.
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Patent number: 8690382Abstract: Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.Inventor: Todd Farmer
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Patent number: 8657476Abstract: An elongated LED lighting arrangement comprises an elongated light pipe with homogeneous optical material between first and second ends. In an exemplary embodiment, an LED provides blue light to the light pipe via a first dichroic mirror tuned to pass blue light. Down-converting means on sidewall of the light pipe, tuned to receive blue light, absorbs blue light from the LED and to emit lower-energy light outside of the light pipe at respectively higher wavelengths. Light-extracting means on the sidewall extract from the light pipe some blue light without changing the wavelengths of the foregoing light. Light from the down-converting means and the light-extracting means are combined to provide a composite color. The first dichroic mirror receives some light emitted by the down-converting means and reflects back into the light pipe more than 80 percent of the light received by the mirror.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Energy Focus, Inc.Inventors: Roger F. Buelow, Laszlo A. Takacs, Blair L. Unger
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Publication number: 20140036492Abstract: A light modifier for an LED producing light about a central axis can reduce the appearance of a bright spot created by the LED. The light modifier comprises a lens defining an indentation at its outer surface, with the indentation having an angled side wall and an outer edge joining the side wall to the outer surface. The side wall is spaced from the LED and angled relative to the central axis such that light produced by the LED and striking the side wall is at least substantially internally reflected to pass through a light transmitting portion of the outer surface directly bordering the outer edge, forming a line of light around the indentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: iLumisys, Inc.Inventors: David L. Simon, John Ivey, Gordon R. Lavering
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Publication number: 20140022778Abstract: According to one embodiment, an LED module includes a substrate and a Connection circuit. The Connection circuit includes at least two series circuits, in each of which a plurality of LEDs are connected in series. The LEDs of the series circuits different from one another are mixedly arranged along the longitudinal direction of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Toshiba Lighting & Technology CorporationInventors: Akinori NOGUCHI, Masahiko KAMATA, Tetsuya ONO
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Publication number: 20130329414Abstract: A straight tube LED lamp includes a substrate on which semiconductor light-emitting elements are mounted in longitudinal direction, a long metal chassis with a semi-circular cross section, to mount the substrate in a chord portion of the semi-circle, a resin sheet interposed between the chassis and the substrate, a translucent element contacting the chassis to form a circle, made from a resin or glass through which light beams from semiconductor light-emitting elements are transmitted, cap elements to cover both ends of the chassis and the translucent element and connectable to a lamp fitting, and a power supply board on which an electronic component for AC-DC conversion to supply current to the semiconductor light-emitting elements is mounted, contained in the chassis. The resin sheet is made from different materials at least at an overlapping portion and a non-overlapping portion of the power supply board and the substrate in longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventor: Noboru Kusunose
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Patent number: 8591057Abstract: An LED lamp A1 includes a plurality of LED modules 1 and a substrate 2 on which the LED modules 1 are mounted in a row. A light guide 3 covering the LED modules 1 is provided on the substrate 2. The light guide 3 is held in close contact with each of the LED modules. With this arrangement, a proper amount of light is obtained with the use of a smaller number of LED modules 1 or with less power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Rohm Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yusaku Kawabata, Hiroshi Fukumoto, Takao Iemoto, Toshio Watanabe, Hideharu Osawa, Hiroyuki Fukui, Hirotaka Shimizu
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Patent number: 8585245Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for providing a reliable enclosure and seal for a system or a device, such as a lighting fixture, are disclosed. The solution presented utilizes a silicone gasket combined with an o-ring chord, an acrylic optic and an extrusion to provide a water-tight, air-tight and water-proof enclosure for the lighting fixture. The seal created by the enclosure is maintained regardless of any temperature or environmental changes, as well as any changes in sizes of the components of the enclosure due to the temperature changes. The silicone gasket, in combination with one or more o-rings, end caps and the extrusion adjust for any expansion or contraction of any components of the enclosure due to temperature changes of the lighting fixture or any other enclosed apparatus, system or device.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Integrated Illumination Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Black, Keith Tracy
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Patent number: 8579464Abstract: An illumination arrangement comprising a plurality of light-emitting semiconductor components (1), arranged in a row, a diffuser (2), which is illuminated by the light-emitting semiconductor components during operation of the illumination arrangement, intermixes light emitted by the semiconductor components during operation and has a light coupling-out area (200) remote from the semiconductor components, and two mutually opposite, reflective longitudinal side faces (3), between which the row of light-emitting semiconductor components is arranged, which run perpendicular or obliquely with respect to the light coupling-out area, and which reflect at least part of the light emitted by the light-emitting semiconductor components during operation in the direction toward the light coupling-out area.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventor: Katrin Schroll
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Publication number: 20130293810Abstract: A lighting device includes a support member provided with a wiring portion. The lighting device further includes an LED light source placed on the wiring portion, and an insulating layer. The insulating layer is provided on the wiring portion except a region at which the LED light source is placed. The LED light source is covered by a light-transmitting resin portion. A fluorescent substance is dispersed in the light-transmitting resin portion. The fluorescent substance is a sulfide-based fluorescent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Wei-Chih KE, Kun-Hung HSIEH, Hiroyoshi SAKAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20130294059Abstract: LED light fixtures and methods of manufacturing same are provided. In one embodiment, a LED fixture assembly includes at least one cover configured to be disposed in a fluorescent light troffer, the at least one cover including at least one first cavity and a second cavity; at least one LED lamp module disposed in the first cavity; and a driver module disposed in the second cavity such that the driver module is visibly concealed and electrically coupled to at least one LED lamp module. Various embodiments of LED lamp modules have also been provided and are configured to provide light via direct and/or indirect lighting methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Gregory Galluccio, Francisco Schapira, Ruel Sarino, Carlos Salazar
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Publication number: 20130294061Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a luminaire with an elongated luminaire body and at least one longitudinal luminaire flange each of which extend longitudinally from one end of the luminaire body. The luminaire body being shorter than the luminaire length measured from the ends of both longitudinal luminaire flanges. The luminaire body can include a channel with a plurality of light sources, optical elements, power lines, and/or control lines. A connector is also disclosed according to some embodiments of the invention that can be used to physically and/or electrically couple two luminaires together. The connector can couple the luminaires at a T-bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Chris Sorensen, Peter K. Nelson, Carl Gould
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Patent number: 8567979Abstract: The present invention discloses a light emitting diode (LED) lens, a back light module and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device. A LED lens is of a direct type back light module; the dispersion index of said LED lens is less than 0.1; said dispersion index is: k dispersion = ? A ? ? i ? ? d i d total ? ? ? A ; dA is a microfacet of the main luminous surface of the LED blue chip; di is a solid angle of the incident angle which is just in the critical area when dA light is reflected to the lens; the critical area refers to an area in which light with different wavelengths emitted by the LED is dispersed in the lens; the total solid angle of color separation corresponding to microfacet dA is: ? i ? ? d i ; dtotal is the solid angle of the lens light emergent surface corresponding to any microfacet. The present invention can avoid dispersion phenomenon under the condition of guaranteeing wide luminance.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuang-Yao Chang, Hu He
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Publication number: 20130279156Abstract: A lighting assembly is generally elongate having a base and a lens, which are configured to cooperatively define a cavity for receiving a light emitting device therein. The lens includes an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer being configured to diffuse light from the light emitting device passing through the lens and the outer layer being configured to change the hue of light passing through the lens. The outer layer and the inner layer are configured to provide the lens with four refractive surfaces for light passing through the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Brian Kaule, James Stanley, James A. DeHope
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Publication number: 20130271971Abstract: A light-emitting circuit is formed as a straight tube in a stable shape and capable of appropriately housing and holding an LED module and the like. The light-emitting circuit includes: a plurality of light-emitting elements configured to emit light; a substrate, functioning as an arrangement member, including an arrangement surface on which the plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged; and a substantially cylindrical lamp body including a translucent section at least in a part thereof, including the arrangement member disposed on the inside, and including a louver functioning as a projecting body projecting from an inner wall opposed to the arrangement surface and extending toward the arrangement surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: TOSHIBA LIGHTING & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Kozo Uemura, Kiyoshi Nishimura, Soichi Shibusawa, Nobuhiko Betsuda, Shuhei Matsuda, Masatoshi Kumagai
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Publication number: 20130271970Abstract: A light source may comprise a cylindrical lens, for example a cylindrical Fresnel lens, a linear array of light-emitting elements, the linear array aligned with and emitting light through the cylindrical Fresnel lens, wherein the cylindrical Fresnel lens reduces the angular spread of light in a widthwise axis of the linear array, the linear array spanning a lens length.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Phoseon Technology, Inc.Inventor: Doug Childers
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Patent number: 8556452Abstract: A light modifier for an LED producing light about a central axis is provided. The light modifier includes a lens defining an indentation. The indentation is angled relative to the central axis by an amount less than a complementary angle of a critical angle of the lens along the indentation. The lens can reduce the appearance of a bright spot created by the LED.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.Inventors: David L. Simon, John Ivey, Gordon R. Lavering
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Patent number: 8556453Abstract: A fluorescent luminaire has a luminaire housing, a lens frame positioned within the luminaire housing, the lens frame having a first side frame member and a second side frame member connected to a first end frame member and a second end frame member, a flexible plastic lens having a length, wherein a distance between the first and second side frames is less than the length of the plastic lens and, wherein the lens curves from the flat orientation to a curved orientation when seated between the first and second side frames corresponding to curvature of the first and second end frames.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Roy B. Crane, William Fabbri
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Patent number: 8550668Abstract: A light control member includes a plate-like member including a first flat surface and a second surface facing the first surface. The second surface has at least three prism line groups, each group including a plurality of substantially parallel linear prisms. Each one of the linear prisms of one prism line group intersects the linear prisms of other prism line groups at one intersection point, and each linear prism is formed into a convex shape having a substantially curved outer edge when viewed along its longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Shingo Ohkawa, Atsushi Seki, Kotaro Shima
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Patent number: 8550656Abstract: A modular lighting fixture may include a housing having opposite ends, an endplate for fastening to one end of the housing, the endplate having a lens receiving face on a first side and an additional-structure-connecting face on a second side. The second side has an outer perimeter portion and a first peripheral surface, the first peripheral surface being inward of the outer perimeter portion. An additional structure is provided having a second peripheral surface with substantially similar contour as the first peripheral surface on the second side of the endplate. The additional structure is connected to the endplate with the second peripheral surface being proximate to the first peripheral surface of the second side of the endplate.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Kenall Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles A. McCarthy, III, James P. Kelly
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Patent number: 8545062Abstract: A light uniformization structure including a first material layer having a plurality of microstructures in a surface thereof, a second material layer having a plurality of microstructures in a surface thereof, and a spacer layer located between the first material layer and the second material layer. The refractive index of the spacer layer is smaller than a refractive index of the first material layer and a refractive index of the second material layer. A light emitting module including the light uniformization structure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hui Hsiung Lin, Chi Hung Liao, Wen Hsun Yang, Han-Tsung Hsueh
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Patent number: 8541945Abstract: Embodiment of the invention include a lighting device having a tubular current-conductive housing, a lamp assembly, an insulator sleeve, and a diffuser globe. The lamp assembly can include one or more lamps such as one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The diffuser globe is preferably a fumed blown glass diffuser globe having a concentrated region for refracting and diffusing light. The diffuser globe can include an internal diffuser for further refraction and control of the light. Embodiments also include a solar powered hook-shaped luminaire having a solar panel, a body member, and a diffuser globe. Embodiments further include a shatter resistant, portable, remote controllable, programmable, rechargeable, and floatable lighting device and/or globe luminaire, which can be automatically, manually, remotely, and/or locally controlled.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Schwarz Reliance LLCInventor: Samuel J. Schwarz
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Patent number: 8534864Abstract: A generally U-section adapter profile extending along a longitudinal axis forms a longitudinally extending and transversely open cavity and has an outer surface formed with an array of at least three longitudinally extending and radially outwardly directed outer mounting formations radially spaced from the longitudinal axis and angularly spaced around the longitudinal axis. An elongated light emitter is provided in the cavity. A generally U-section mounting rail extending parallel to the axis opens radially toward the axis and has two side walls formed with inwardly directed and longitudinally extending inner mounting formations generally complementary to the outer formations and spaced so that the profile can be fitted to the rail in at least two different positions in each of which the two inner formations of the rail engage in two of the outer formations of the profile.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: LED-LINEAR GmbHInventors: Gabriela Vidal Forteza, Michael Kramer
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Publication number: 20130235569Abstract: A light bar for illuminating a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the light bar includes an elongated housing extending along an edge of the surface to be illuminated. The housing has a wall adjacent the surface to be illuminated, and at least portions of that wall are transparent. A series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted within the housing and spaced along the length of the housing for illuminating the surface, and a connector couples the LEDs to an electrical power source for energizing the LEDs to produce light that illuminates the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Triplet Music Products Inc.Inventors: John G. McGowan, W. David Keys, Jean Giroux
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Publication number: 20130229794Abstract: Provided is a light source including a light-emitting element, an outer shell that houses therein the light-emitting element, and a base that is provided at the outer shell and receives power from the outside to cause the light-emitting element to emit light. The outer shell is electrically-insulative and light-transmissive. On at least part of the outer surface or the inner surface of the outer shell, an electrically-conductive member is provided. The electrically-conductive member is electrically connected to a grounding terminal of the lighting fixture. According to this structure, an electric charge stored on the outer surface can be discharged to the outside from the lighting fixture. This prevents the attachment of dust to the outer shell, and keeps the luminous flux close to the initial level for a long time period and reduces the amount of maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro Miki, Hideo Nagai, Takaari Uemoto, Mitsuko Shuto, Makoto Inoue
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Patent number: 8523389Abstract: The illumination system includes a light source, a diffusing element and a specular back reflector. The light source is configured to emit light towards the specular back reflector reflecting at least part of the light emitted by the light source so as to illuminate the diffusing element. The specular back reflector is shaped to generate a substantially homogeneous distribution across the diffusing element of a light flux impinging on the diffusing element.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Petrus Adrianus Josephus Holten, Vincent Fabriek, Giorgia Tordini