With Support Patents (Class 362/249.01)
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Publication number: 20150085475Abstract: A luminaire having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosed luminaire includes a plurality of solid-state lamps mounted on one or more surfaces of a housing. The lamps can be electronically controlled individually and/or in conjunction with one another, for example, to provide highly adjustable light emissions from the luminaire (e.g., pixelated control over light distribution). In some cases, a given solid-state lamp may include tunable electro-optic componentry to provide it with its own electronically adjustable light beam. One or more heat sinks optionally may be mounted on the housing to assist with heat dissipation for the solid-state lamps. The luminaire can be configured to be mounted or as a free-standing lighting device, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the aperture through which the lamps provide illumination is smaller than the distribution area of the solid-state lamps of the luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.Inventors: Seung Cheol Ryu, Michael Quilici
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Publication number: 20150085487Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical semiconductor based illuminating apparatus including light emitting modules including at least one semiconductor optical device; and a housing enclosing one side surface of at least one of the light emitting modules. This optical semiconductor based illuminating apparatus may promote convenience for checking and repairing, simply perform separation and fastening, have excellent waterproofing characteristics and durability, prevent accidents such as short circuit and electric shock improve heat radiation performance, prevent introduction of foreign materials, be easily cleaned and maintained, reliably provide power of a main power line to a plurality of light emitting modules, and utilize a space and secure reliability of a product regardless of a size and a shape of a power supply embedded therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Kyung Min Yun, Seung Ki Kim, Su Woon Lee
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Patent number: 8985834Abstract: The present invention discloses an assembly method for backlight module and assembly equipment thereof. The method includes: stacking reflector, light-guiding plate and optical film to form a component entirety and fixing the component entirety; fixing at least two main connection elements in head-to-tail manner to form a back plate on four sides around the component entirety so as to fix reflector, light-guiding plate and optical film to corresponding position on the back plate respectively. The method is suitable for realization with automatic equipment. Through automatic equipment to assemble backlight module, the assembly efficiency can be improved to reduce the labor required for backlight module assembly and reduce labor cost.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Yu-chun Hsiao, Chengwen Que, Pangling Zhang, Dehua Li
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Patent number: 8985793Abstract: An illumination device with a toning function in which possibility of moisture and dust intruding into the case is reduced with a simple mechanism is realized.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shinji Osaki, Toyonori Uemura, Toshio Hata, Junichi Somei, Yuji Kozuma, Kenji Hatazawa, Tomokazu Nada, Makoto Agatani, Shinya Ishizaki, Tatsuya Morioka, Makoto Matsuda
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Patent number: 8979353Abstract: A light fixture (400) includes a housing (401) having a cavity (403) for use with at least one accessory module (415). A light source (411) is integrated in the housing (401) such that the accessory module (415) is modular for allowing functionality of the light to be customized to a specific application. The light fixture (400) is particularly useful in an RV environment where a single light housing is all that is available which must have user selectable functionality in a limited space location. Moreover, the accessory module (415) makes it easy to move functional features from fixture-to-fixture enabling the user to achieve greater utility in many different lighting applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Starlights, Inc.Inventors: Gregg Wilson, Jason P. Weaver
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Patent number: 8979305Abstract: An illumination device may include a heat sink, on which at least one light source is fastened at least indirectly, wherein the heat sink is held movably in a holder in such a way that the heat sink moves with greater difficulty in an energized state of the light source than in a de-energized state of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Osram GmbHInventor: Peter Sachsenweger
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Patent number: 8974083Abstract: A lighting device having a cell structure (101) of polygonal cells (105), which is a heat sink, and light sources (103) arranged to be cooled by the cell structure. The light sources are arranged in at least some of the cells, one light source in each cell. The light sources are attached to the cell structure and electrically connected with the cell structure, which in turn is arranged to provide the light sources with power.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Koninklijkle Philips N.V.Inventors: Johannes Wilhelmus Weekamp, Florian Stadler
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Patent number: 8974079Abstract: A lighting system has a receptacle for a light source disposed on a light fixture. The receptacle couples to a first power source, such as standard alternating current available in a building. An electroluminescent (EL) panel is disposed adjacent the light fixture and couples either to the same first power source or to a second power source, such as a direct current emergency power source of a battery or a building. For the EL panel also coupled to the first power source, circuitry illuminates the electroluminescent panel with power from the first power source when the receptacle for the light source is disconnected from the first power source. For the EL panel connected to the second power source, the circuitry illuminates the EL panel with power from the second power source during a failure of the first power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Limelite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason Foringer, George Kasee, Jerrold W. Mayfield
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Patent number: 8974091Abstract: A heat-dissipating structure for an LED lamp has a lamp cover, and a power conversion device and a ceramic substrate mounted inside the lamp cover. The lamp cover has multiple heat-dissipating holes and multiple mounting ears. Each mounting ear is formed on an edge of one of the heat-dissipating holes and is bent inwardly with the heat-dissipating hole uncovered. The ceramic substrate is mounted on the mounting ears. The ceramic substrate has multiple LEDs mounted thereon, absorbs heat generated when the LEDs emit light and conducts the heat to the lamp cover through the mounting ears. The heat generated when the LEDs are lit and the power conversion converts a mains power is transferred to a heat convection space between the ceramic substrate and the lamp cover, and is further dissipated to an ambient environment, thereby achieving fast heat dissipation and a light LED lamp without an additional heat sink thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Liquidleds Lighting Corp.Inventor: David Huang
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Publication number: 20150062899Abstract: A power cord is provided, including at least one light-emitting device provided with two first terminals and two second terminals; at least two first lead wires, in which one end of each of the two first lead wires is connected to each of the two first terminals and the other end of each of the two first lead wires is electrically connected to an external power source; and at least two second lead wires, in which one end of each of the two second lead wires is connected to each of the second terminals and the other ends of each of the two second lead wires are connected to each other, thereby the first lead wires, the second lead wires, and the light-emitting device being connected to form a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: PEI-JUNG YANG
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Patent number: 8967828Abstract: A light source apparatus includes an outer casing. A light source member and a light source module having a cooling body which cools the light source member are disposed in the outer casing. A wind tunnel which surrounds a heat pipe unit as the cooling body of the light source module is provided in the outer casing. The wind tunnel includes a wind passage which allows cooling wind to pass through the heat pipe unit. An intake-opening is formed in a surface of the outer casing, and cooling wind is taken into the outer casing from outside thereof through the intake-opening. One end of the wind passage of the wind tunnel is connected to the intake-opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takumi Kijima, Koji Kumano, Yukio Sato, Mitoru Yabe
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Publication number: 20150055339Abstract: A system for illuminating an object comprises a plurality of light beams; an emission region from which the plurality of light beams is emitted; and an illumination zone defined by placement of the light beams and being projected in a manner to maximize illumination of the object. A method for illuminating an object using a system comprising one or more light sources comprises generating a plurality of light beams; placing the light beams to define an illumination zone; and positioning the system such that the object falls within the illumination zone. A system for illuminating an object comprises a body having one or more openings in an outer surface; one or more light sources configured to generate a plurality of light beams; and a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the plurality of light beams to form a contiguous effective illumination zone configured to illuminate an object disposed anywhere therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: George Allen Carr, JR.
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Patent number: 8960974Abstract: Included are a plurality of cylindrical holders having holes into which laser modules are fitted and fixed, respectively; a plate-like base that has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of through holes through which the laser beams from the plurality of laser modules fixed to the holder pass, the holders abutting against the first surface so as to connect the holes thereof to the through holes of the base, the second surface of the base being arranged with a plurality of lenses corresponding to the through holes; and adhesives applied to outer corners of abutment portions, at which the base and the LD holders abut against each other, for fixing the base and the LD holders to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Mitoru Yabe, Yukio Sato, Toru Yoshihara, Tetsuo Funakura
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Publication number: 20150049485Abstract: A relay connector that is interposed between two substrates provided with mutually connectable connecting parts and that indirectly connects the two substrates, wherein the relay connector is provided with a first connecting part capable of mechanistically connecting to the connecting part of one of the substrates, and a second connecting part capable of mechanistically connecting to the connecting part of the other substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Shingo Kamitani
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Publication number: 20150049484Abstract: A lighting module may include a housing having an open rear side, a light source substrate with at least one light source arranged thereon, a driver circuit board accommodated in the housing, at least one electrical connection element for electrically connecting the driver circuit board to the light source substrate, and a closure element for closing the open rear side, wherein the closure element is designed for feeding through at least one electrical connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: OSRAM GmbHInventors: Thomas Preuschl, Dieter Eisenhut
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Patent number: 8956013Abstract: A light assembly contains a troffer containing a housing. One or more LED light units are contained within the troffer, wherein each of the LED light units contain only one corresponding conductive end cap. A pair of conductors extending from each of the corresponding conductive end caps are mated with a corresponding socket contained within a DC power supply module contained within the troffer.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventor: Larry N. Shew
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Publication number: 20150043209Abstract: An illuminated spacer for supporting and illuminating an article holder such as a fishing rod holder or a cup holder includes a base having substantially planar upper and lower surfaces, a peripheral outer surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces, and an inner surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces and forming a central opening extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The base also has a circumferentially extending groove encircling the central opening and located between the inner and outer surfaces. A waterproof and flexible light strip having a plurality of space-apart LED lights is located within the groove and extends substantially around the entire central opening. At least a portion of the base is light transmissive so that light produced by the LED lights is transmitted through the outer peripheral surface so that the article holder can be easily seen at night.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: David B. Nirenberg
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Patent number: 8950897Abstract: A light-emitting device includes: a board; light-emitting elements interconnected in parallel and provided above a top face of the board; light-emitting elements, one of which is connected in series with the light-emitting element and the other of which is connected in series with the light-emitting element, the light-emitting elements being interconnected in parallel; a metal pattern provided continuously under the light-emitting elements, on an undersurface of the board; and a metal pattern provided continuously under the light-emitting elements, and isolated from the first metal pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Koji Uenoyama, Atusi Ootubo, Hiroyuki Matsumoto
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Patent number: 8950925Abstract: Provided are a light emitting apparatus and a light unit having the same. The light emitting apparatus includes a light emitting device includes a light emitting element and a plurality of external leads, and a plurality of electrode pads under the light emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyong Jun Kim
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Publication number: 20150036384Abstract: A light emitting module includes a first and second light source spaced apart from each other and each configured to generate and emit light; the first light source; and a metal board which is electrically connected to the first and second light sources. The metal board includes a body portion upon which the first and second light sources are disposed; first and second side portions respectively on first and second ends of the body portion; a first insulation layer which is between the body portion and the first side portion and insulates the body portion from the first side portion; and a second insulation layer which is between the body portion and the second side portion and insulates the body portion from the second side portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Min PARK, Young-Chun KIM, Seok-Hyun NAM, Se-Ki PARK, Jung-Hoon SHIN, Jung-Hyun YANG
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Publication number: 20150036343Abstract: A method for producing a lighting device may include: providing a first mount, fastening a second mount to the first mount, at least partially severing the second mount into at least two parts after fastening of the second mount to the first mount, and fastening at least two luminescence diode chips to that side of the second mount which is remote from the first mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: OSRAM GMBHInventors: Joerg Sorg, Ralph Wirth
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Publication number: 20150036333Abstract: A solid state light having a shell forming an interior volume and with surface texture for redirecting light. A light section is coupled to the shell, and a light source board in the light section includes at least one solid state light source such as an LED. The shell, light section, and light source board have apertures for providing an air cooling channel through the light. The solid state light source transmits light into the interior volume, and the light exits from the shell and is redirected by the surface texture, providing for various light distribution curves of the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: ALEXANDER C. TSUEI, JAMES F. POCH, PAUL E. HUMPAL, HAMID R. MORTAZAVI, ROBERT L. BROTT, RAYMOND P. JOHNSTON
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Publication number: 20150036344Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a heat sink, at least one light module and an insulating adhesive layer. The light module is disposed on the heat sink, and the insulating adhesive layer is disposed between the light module and heat sink to combine the light module with the heat sink. The insulating adhesive layer comprises polymer component and heat conductive filler dispersed therein. The polymer comprises thermoset epoxy resin. The insulating adhesive layer has heat conductivity greater than 0.5 W/m-K and a thickness of 0.02-10 mm. The bonding strength of the insulating adhesive layer to the heat sink and the light module is greater than 300 g/cm2, and the insulating adhesive layer can withstand a voltage of at least 500 volts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Kuo Hsun Chen, Hsun Ching Chiang, Yi An Sha, Hsiang Yun Yang
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Patent number: 8944635Abstract: A light source apparatus is provided which uses a plurality of semiconductor laser devices and which offers adequate heat dissipation. The light source apparatus using a plurality of semiconductor laser devices includes a holding member on which the plurality of semiconductor laser devices is arranged, wherein at least one semiconductor laser device among the plurality of semiconductor laser devices is arranged on the holding member such that a relative position of the semiconductor laser device in an optical axis direction with respect to an adjacent semiconductor laser device in a front view of the holding member is greater than a relative position of the semiconductor laser device in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction with respect to the adjacent semiconductor laser device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Nichia CorporationInventors: Takashi Sasamuro, Hidenori Matsuo
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Patent number: 8944632Abstract: A lighting system includes a substrate having openings therein, and a plurality of light emitting diodes positioned within at least some of the openings in the substrate. A power supply is electrically coupled to the plurality of light emitting diodes positioned within the openings. An opaque layer of material substantially covers the substrate and the plurality of openings placed on a first side of the substrate, and the light emitting diodes in the openings. The opaque layer allows light from the plurality of light emitting diodes to pass through the layer when powered. When not powered, the opaque layer substantially hides the plurality of light emitting diodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Douglas Tveit
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Publication number: 20150029715Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting apparatus that can be provided in a warehouse and driven by using an industrial power source and has superior light efficiency and long life span. The disclosed lighting apparatus is provided in a warehouse and driven by an industrial power source, and comprises a main body having a plurality of concave portions and a plurality of convex portions; and a plurality of light emitting modules disposed in the concave portions of the main body, thereby having low power consumption and long life span.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mi Ra YUN
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Publication number: 20150023000Abstract: A shelf for supporting items including but not limited to in refrigerated appliances includes in an integrated fashion a supporting surface and around the perimeter of the supporting surface of similar dimensions. A lighting subassembly is mountable to or integrated in the framing. Electrical power can be through touchless or contact electrical communication. In one form the supporting surface is a single substantially clear plate. In another form the supporting surface is a thin glass top layer and a bottom layer overmolded with the framing to the thin glass top layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, MATTHEW P. EBROM, ERIC ANDREW HILL, TIMOTHY T. MURPHY, HARI NAIR, BRIAN N. RADFORD
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Patent number: 8936373Abstract: A light emitting device comprises a substrate (61) and an arrangement of light emitting elements (62) provided over the substrate. The substrate has a contoured surface which defines at least first and second regions (60a, 60b, 60c), having normal directions which face in different directions. The light emitting elements (62) comprise directional light emitting elements, and are provided on the first and second regions (60b, 60c), thereby to define first and second light emission directions. This arrangement provides light source elements on a structured (topographically non-flat) substrate in a device, such that the angular distribution of light emitted by the device can be electronically adapted by controlling the light emission per light-emitting area.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Gerardus Petrus Karman, Marc Wilhelmus Gijsbert Ponjee
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Patent number: 8931928Abstract: A lighting module has an array of light-emitting elements, a housing defining at least one opening, and a window frame that is selectively removable from the opening of the housing. The window frame has a frame and a window that is operably secured to the frame. The array of light-emitting elements is positioned within the housing. The window frame is replaceable or selectively removable from the housing of the lighting module. The window frame may include a gasket that is positioned between the frame and a portion of the window that is operably secured to the frame. In some examples, the gasket is a die-cut expanded PTFE gasket.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Phoseon Technology, Inc.Inventor: Brian G. Heintz
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Patent number: 8933619Abstract: The utility model discloses a kind of lamp holder structure of LED bulb comprising a transparent stem, an upper PCB board with upper mounting hole and a lower PCB board with lower mounting hole while the transparent stem is nested to the upper mounting hole and the lower mounting hole in sequence, a LED tube installed between the upper PCB board and the lower PCB board as well as separately electrically-connected to them. The LED tube can be secured by soldering to the appropriate welding position on the upper and lower PCB board. The transparent stem is equivalent to a fixed support for the upper and lower PCB board. When illuminated, the LED tube lights up and all give out light at 360 degree. The structure design makes the higher luminous flux and efficiency for the utility model. Thereby, the utility model is advanced in higher luminous flux, high efficiency and novel structure design.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Dongguan Qijia Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nanjie Ou
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Publication number: 20150008829Abstract: Systems and methods of providing illumination may be provided in accordance with the invention. A lighting unit may be provided comprising a plurality of light sources, each light source of the plurality being at least partially surrounded by an optical element, and a support assembly configured to support the light source above a surface. The light sources may be radio frequency (RF) coupled electrodeless plasma sources, and the support assembly may be a high-mast support assembly. In some embodiments, the optical element directs light toward the surface. In some configurations, each light source of the plurality may have one or more independently controllable and/or adjustable lighting characteristics. A lighting unit may communicate with a controller, which may provide instructions for controlling the light sources. A lighting system may be provided with a host controlling a plurality of lighting units, which may be organized into networks, and/or zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: BRADLEY D. LURIE, JOHN PARKER CHALMERS, PHILLIP DANIEL GRAHAM
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Patent number: 8926126Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a rotatable and/or slidable lighting module. The lighting module can have a lighting fixture assembly that is optionally capable of rotating with respect to a support base to allow the lighting fixture assembly to project light on a desired surface or area. The lighting fixture assembly can also slide or move relative to the support base to allow the position of the lighting fixture to be selectively varied.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: 3form, LLCInventors: Yaron Ronen, Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers
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Patent number: 8926134Abstract: Lighting module mounted onto a C-shaped rail having a bottom wall and electrical lines extending along the rail includes a light source board having a first face carrying one or more light radiation sources and a second face carrying electrical contacts. A channel-shaped housing envelops the board and has a web wall for emitting the light radiation and two opposed side walls each facing one of the longitudinal edges of the board. Each of a pair of opposed guide members extends along one of the longitudinal edges of the board facing a corresponding side wall of the housing. Each of the guide members and the corresponding side wall of the housing have complementary, mutually cooperating, ramp-like surfaces to retain the light source board within the housing. Elastic members urge the board away from the web wall of the housing, whereby the complementary ramp-like surfaces are elastically urged against each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: OSRAM GmbHInventors: Michael Hast, Lorenzo Roberto Trevisanello, Franco Zanon
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Publication number: 20150003064Abstract: Provided is a circuit board including: a supporting substrate; light emitting elements mounted to the supporting substrate; a through hole passing through the supporting substrate; and a connector inserted into the through hole and for supplying an electric current to the light emitting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Man Hue CHOI, Min Jae KIM, Bi Yi KIM, Se Woong NA, Hyun Gyu PARK, In Hee CHO, Seung Kwon HONG
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Publication number: 20150003067Abstract: A lighting module has an array of light emitters, a heat sink having a first surface, the array of light emitters being mounted to the first surface, a microchannel cooler arranged on a second surface of the heat sink on an opposite side of the heat sink from the first surface, the microchannel cooler arranged to transport a liquid through a channel on the second surface of the heat sink, and a cooling unit thermally coupled to a microchannel cooler and arranged to remove heat from the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Scott Igl, Thomas Molamphy
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Patent number: 8919984Abstract: A multiple light source cap device with short and long range lighting. The cap device includes a brim extending forwardly from a crown. A first light source is integral with a forward part of the brim, the first light source projecting light in a forward direction aligned with and projecting from the brim. A second light source in the brim projects light at a downward angle to the first light source forward direction. A third light source in the brim projects light at a downward angle from the second light source downward angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Outdoor Cap Co., Inc.Inventor: Robert Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 8923006Abstract: An assembly includes an LED with two conductive leads, two conductive wires in which an insulator surrounds a conductor, and a housing. The two conductive wires are inserted into and held by a wire cavity of the housing. Each of the two conductive leads is inserted into a different LED lead hole of the housing. Electrical contact is made by each of the two conductive leads with the conductor of one of the two conductive wires and the LED is held by the housing. The conductive leads can have a sharp point that penetrates the insulator and the conductor when the LED is inserted into the housing. The LED can be seated in a LED cavity of the housing while insertion of the LED into the LED cavity creates an interference fit in which conductive portions of the wires opposite the exposed conductors are compressed against the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Carmen Rapisarda
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Publication number: 20140376225Abstract: A lamp includes a lamp housing which has a light exit opening. A light source of a first type is arranged in the lamp housing. A mounting is fastened to the lamp housing and at least one light source of a second type is fastened to the holder. The at least one light source of the second type includes an organic light-emitting diode and the at least one light source of the second type is arranged downstream of the light exit opening in an emission direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Martin Moeck
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Publication number: 20140376221Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a lighting module and related components for efficiently directing dissipated heat and/or heated air away from the lighting module. Deflectors are often used to funnel heat away from solid-state light emitters and channel airflow away from a curing surface, but the risk of constrained airflow may negatively affect emitter output as well as disturb the curing process of a workpiece emitted light is directed towards. To efficiently remove heat as well as not disturb the curing process or shape of the lighting module, louvered vents are provided that extend into an interior of a housing of the lighting module for guiding heated air in a deflecting direction away from the emitted light direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Garth Eliason, Gary Till
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Patent number: 8915613Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed that includes one or more master circuit boards configured to power light emitting diodes. The lighting device also includes modular light boards with arrays of light emitting diodes that interchangeably couple to the matched connectors on the master circuit board. The master circuit boards and the modular light boards are positioned within a housing with one or more diffuser lenses. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, master circuit boards and modular light boards are mounted in a stacked arrangement to emit light from opposed sides of the housing. In further embodiments of the invention, the lighting device includes a controller for independently controlling light output from each master circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: FineLite Inc.Inventors: Walter Blue Clark, Johannes Dale Toale
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Publication number: 20140369042Abstract: A light source module includes a substrate, a circuit, at least one first light source unit, and at least one second light source. The circuit is disposed on the substrate and includes a first signal channel and a second signal channel. The first light source unit is disposed on a bearing surface, wherein the first light source unit has a first A pin and a first B pin having different polarity from the first A pin. The second light source unit is disposed on the bearing surface and is adjacent to the first light source unit, wherein the second light source unit has a second A pin and a second B pin having different polarity from the second A pin, and the second A pin is adjacent to the first A pin of the first light source unit and has a same polarity with the first A pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventor: Ming-Ji HSU
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Publication number: 20140369037Abstract: Various examples of a lamp that produces omnidirectional light are described. The lamp may include a light-emission module. The light-emission module may include a substrate having a first primary surface. The first primary surface of the substrate may define a first horizontal plane that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the lamp. The light-emission module may also include at least one first light source and at least one second light source disposed on the first primary surface of the substrate. Each of the at least one second light source may include a light-emitting surface at an individually adjustable angle with respect to the first horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Ting Hsu, Chien-Chang Pei, Li-Li Ho
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Publication number: 20140369043Abstract: The present invention relates to a control interface module (200) adapted to receive a lighting module (100) and to be fitted to a holder (300) by means of at least one fixating element provided through the control interface module (200) and into the holder (300), wherein the holder (300) comprises electrical connecting elements (308) for providing electrical power to the lighting module (100) and mechanical connecting elements (104, 104?, 104?) for fixating the lighting module (100), wherein the control interface module (200) comprising an inner surface(202) having at least one recess (204) matching a recess (304) arranged in the holder (300), wherein the at least one recess (204) is configured to receive a corresponding protruding portion (104) of the lighting module (100), a control signal input interface (214) adapted to receive at least one wire adapted to convey a control signal from a control unit, and a control signal output interface (216) adapted to receive a control signal connector (108) of the liType: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILLIPS N.V.Inventors: Henricus Marie Peeters, Wouter Petrus Kaandorp
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Patent number: 8911125Abstract: A circuit module includes: a lighting control circuit that controls lighting of a semiconductor light emitting element; a first heat radiating member on which the lighting control circuit is mounted; a second heat radiating member that is separated from the first heat radiating member and has a surface on which the semiconductor light emitting element is mounted; and a connecting mechanism having both a housing that connects the first heat radiating member and the second heat radiating member together and a conductive portion that transmits a signal from the lighting control circuit to the semiconductor light emitting element. The housing is formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal conductivity lower than those of the first heat radiating member and the second heat radiating member.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Suzuki, Akihiro Matsumoto, Takashi Inoue, Tomoyuki Nakagawa, Naoki Sone
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Patent number: 8911108Abstract: A light bulb shaped lamp includes: a hollow globe having an opening; an LED module having a base platform and an LED chip mounted on the base platform, the LED module being housed in the globe; a stem extending from the opening of the globe to the vicinity of the LED module; and a regulating component which regulates movement of the LED module with respect to the stem.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Tsugihiro Matsuda, Nobuyoshi Takeuchi, Hideo Nagai, Masahiro Miki, Takaari Uemoto
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Patent number: 8899787Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus for thermally protecting an LED device. The apparatus includes a substrate. The apparatus includes a plurality of light-emitting devices disposed over the substrate. A selected one of the plurality of light-emitting devices is at least partially surrounded by the rest of the plurality of light-emitting devices. The apparatus includes a feedback mechanism electrically coupled to the selected light-emitting device. The feedback mechanism is operable to detect a change in a temperature of the selected light-emitting device. The feedback mechanism is also operable to adjust an electrical current through at least the selected light-emitting device in response to the detected change in the temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: TSMC Solid State Lighting Ltd.Inventor: Wei-Yu Yeh
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Patent number: 8899784Abstract: A lighting system comprising a system housing, a plurality of lighting units and first and second conductors electrically connected to said plurality of lighting units. The lighting units comprising a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing. The top portion and bottom portion adapted to be coupled together to form the housing and form a seal to protect the components within the housing. The top portion further configured to comprise light altering characteristics so as to direct and shape emitted light from the plurality of light emitting elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Meyer, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 8899783Abstract: An LED light bulb provides a supporting structure having a central axis, a substantially circular configuration of LEDs surrounding said central axis and mounted to said supporting structure, a bulb envelope surrounding the central axis and enclosing the circular configuration of LEDs, and at least one of the LEDs being at least partially surrounded by a light collecting optic having an optical axis radiating outwardly from the central axis, that collects and projects light emanating from the LEDs as a concentrated beam along and surrounding the optical axis of the light collecting optic away from the bulb envelope.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Jerome Simon
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Patent number: 8901857Abstract: A light-emitting module may include at least one receiver configured to wirelessly tap off energy from an alternating field, and at least one light source, which is connected to the receiver for tapping off electrical power, wherein the at least one light-emitting module is surrounded at least partially by a protective housing, wherein the light-emitting module is self-aligning.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Osram Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter HaftungInventors: Bakuri Lanchava, Robert Kraus, Steven Wetzel
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Publication number: 20140345918Abstract: A connection board includes at least one cut-out to fasten the connection board to an installation board and multiple contact surfaces electrically isolated from one another, wherein the contact surfaces electrically connect to one another when the connection board is in a fastened state by a fastener that extends through the cut-out.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Michael Rasp, Konrad Wagner