Tiltable Or Rotatable As A Unit Patents (Class 362/269)
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Patent number: 7517119Abstract: An externally adjustable directional canopy luminaire is disclosed that may be easily and quickly adjusted from the outside of its housing to direct light toward a particular target area. The luminaire includes a lamp shroud assembly including a door frame, a shroud and a lamp socket which is connectable to an electrical power source to power a replaceable lamp, an external adjustment member, and an internal mechanism movably connected to the external adjustment member through the shroud and indirectly connected to a portion of the lamp socket, wherein adjustment of the external adjustment member can alter the angle of direction of the lamp socket and thus the direction of light emitted from the replaceable lamp through the opening of the shroud.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Kaeser, James E. Lawrence, Michael D. Wyatt
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Patent number: 7517112Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a base having a hole in a top surface thereof, at least one retaining member disposed on the top surface of the base proximate the hole, a lamp housing having a top portion and a dome-shaped bottom portion, the bottom portion including a perimeter portion having an essentially planar annular end surface sized to surround the hole, at least one boss extending from the perimeter portion of the lamp housing, and a handle attached to the top portion of the lamp housing, where the retaining member is structured for receiving the boss with the annular end surface of the lamp housing abutting the top surface of the base and surrounding the hole, so that rotation of the handle effects twist-locking attachment or detachment of the lamp housing respectively to or from the base by rotating the boss into or out of engagement with the retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Don Miletich, Brian L. Kinnune
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Patent number: 7500764Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system of aiming lighting fixtures. One aspect of the invention mounts a substantially collimated light source on a lighting fixture. The direction of the substantially collimated light source is fixed in a known relationship to the aiming direction of the lighting fixture. By finding the substantially collimated light source either by direct viewing or in a mirror, the aiming direction of the lighting fixture can be derived by using the known the relationship between the substantially collimated light source and the aiming direction of the fixture. Thus, the aiming direction of the fixture can be derived without operating the lighting fixture and can be derived even at relatively remote locations from the lighting fixture. The apparatus and method can be used on one fixture or a plurality of fixtures. It can also be used on one fixture of an array of fixtures to aim the entire array.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Musco CorporationInventor: Myron K. Gordin
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Patent number: 7478917Abstract: A flashlight is provided that includes a housing and a light assembly including a light source and a battery. A light activation switch is provided for selectively forming an electric circuit between the light source and the battery to induce light emission from the light source. A pivot engages both the housing and the light assembly to rotate the light assembly between a closed position and an open position relative to the housing. The housing provides a measure of protection to the light activation switch. A spring is provided to bias the light assembly towards either of the closed position or the extended position. In combination with the spring, a flip switch is added so that upon activation of the flip switch the spring moves the light assembly to an extended position. The rotation between extended and closed positions for the light assembly typically ranges between 80 and 200 degrees, and ideally greater than 140 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Inventor: Sun Yu
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Patent number: 7470041Abstract: A light fixture removably attachable to a stationary socket includes a lamp socket mounted for receiving a lamp and a connector which is electrically engageable with such stationary socket. The connector is attached in spaced relationship to the lamp socket and is electrically connected thereto. The light fixture may include a housing having the lamp socket mounted therein with the connector attached to the housing in one of a rigid, hinged and swivel manner. The light fixture is advantageous for converting a unidirectional recessed light fixture into a multidirectional light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventors: Mark Higgins, Vivian Hurd
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Publication number: 20080304266Abstract: A light source apparatus comprises a reflection mirror; a first support member which supports a first mouthpiece of a xenon lamp; a second support member which supports a second mouthpiece of the xenon lamp; a support plate which supports the reflection mirror and the first and second mouthpieces; wherein the first lamp support member has a lamp support portion, and a support stand which is supported by the support plate and supports the lamp support portion, and wherein the lamp support portion has a position changing portion capable of changing the first support member between two positions in an optical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: USHIO DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takehiko Iguchi, Hitoshi Nakabayashi, Katsuoki Miyasu
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Patent number: 7455434Abstract: An optical apparatus with dual illuminating devices includes a body, a first lighting device, a pivoting arm, an actuating pin, a switch and a second lighting device. The body has a joint portion. The first lighting device is mounted in the body. The pivoting arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally mounted on the joint portion so that the pivoting arm can be adjusted between a first position and a second position relative to the body. The second lighting device is mounted on the second end of the pivoting arm. Rotating the pivoting arm drives the actuating pin to press the switch, which turns off the second lighting device and turns simultaneously on the first lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.Inventors: Hua Tang, Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 7452087Abstract: An illumination apparatus illuminating an objective illumination region comprises a plurality of illuminants having light-emitting surfaces radiating diffused light, an illuminant substrate in which the illuminants are disposed so as to be set in array on the circumference, at least one optical member configured to guide the diffused light to the objective illumination region, a movable section configured to drive the optical member so as to be rotatable around the center of the circumference serving as a rotation center, and a lighting control section configured to control a light-emitting timing of the plurality of illuminants. The movable section and the lighting control section operate together such that the quantity of light per unit time of the diffused light guided to the objective illumination region is within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventor: Shinichi Imade
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Patent number: 7448779Abstract: A lamp (10) has a base (12) including a longitudinal axis (14) extending in a first direction (16) and a transverse axis (18) extending in a second direction (20) normal to the longitudinal axis (14). A pivot arm (22) is mounted on the base (12) for rotation through 180 degrees about the transverse axis (18) and at least one LED (24) is mounted with the pivot arm (22). Electrical means (26) are enclosed in the base (12) and pivot arm (22) for supplying electrical energy to the at least one LED (24). A cover 30 is mounted with the base (12) and is rotational about the longitudinal axis (14).Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc.Inventor: Charles M. Coushaine
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Patent number: 7434942Abstract: In one embodiment, a reflector directs light toward a focal point and a light source emits the light and is adjusted with reference to an optical axis through the focal point to generate a desired illumination output. In another embodiment, a reflection system reflects light and a light source that emits the light is adjusted with reference to an optical axis such that the reflection system reflects the light toward a desired focal point according to a position of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventors: Michael A. Pate, Guy Howard
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Patent number: 7425082Abstract: A light assembly, comprising a clip and a base, releasably engageable to said clip. A platform is rotatably mounted to said base. In addition, a post is mounted on said platform and has a top. A light is hinged to said top of said post.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Inventor: Theodore D. Jones
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Patent number: 7377672Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Jerold Tickner
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Patent number: 7370990Abstract: For lighting equipment for illumination of theatre and show stages and platforms there is designed an equipment for change of rotary gobos comprising a carrier disc supporting interchangeable segments with the gobos. The individual segments (2) are attached at the carrier disc (1) by central holding means, each segment (2) being provided with means for setting the segment (2) on the carrier disc (1). Each segment (2) is provided with a lamella (3) for attachment in the central holding mean holding means comprise a system of flexible fingers (10) in a fan-shaped arrangement, the fingers (10) being at inside ends fixed to the carrier disc (1) and on the outside free ends adapted to allow for insertion of the segment lamellas (3) between the fingers (10) and the carrier disc (1).Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Inventor: Pavel Ju{hacek over (r)}ík
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Patent number: 7367689Abstract: An adjustable light includes a base member, which is a shell-like member, having a circuit board and a battery set therein and having a pivot portion and a magnet at an end thereof. The base member can be attracted on a surface, which is made of a magnetic attraction material, by the magnet. A pivot base is pivoted on pivot portion of the base member, on which a switch is provided. An illuminating tube member has a transparent tube and a lamp in the tube. The tube has two lids to close two ends thereof. A shaft is inserted through one lid to pivot the illuminating tube member on the pivot base, and a hook mount is pivoted on the other lid.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Hiever Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tony Huang
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Patent number: 7364324Abstract: An integrated projector for discharge lamps includes a projector, having a discharge lamp, and a support fork shaped structure for the projector. The fork shaped structure provides two substantially vertical elements, provided laterally with respect to the projector, and a horizontal arm, joining the lateral elements. In the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure are provided the elements of a voltage limiting system, or ballast. Through the horizontal arm passes the electrical connection cables of the various components of the ballast provided in the two substantially vertical elements. A power supply is provided between one of the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure and the projector electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: De Sisti Lighting S.p.A.Inventor: Mario De Sisti
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Patent number: 7357550Abstract: An illumination engine for a projection display using light emitting diodes (LEDs) that includes a reflector having a first and second focal points, a source of electro-luminescence located proximate to the first focal point to emit rays of radiation in a first range of wavelengths that reflect from the reflector and converge substantially at the second focal point, and a light pipe having an first input end and a first output end, the first input end being located proximate to the second focal point to collect substantially all of the radiation and wherein the first output end transmits substantially all of the radiation.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Wavien, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth K. Li
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Patent number: 7344269Abstract: An improved flashlight includes a barrel, a light source and a variable length conductor. The barrel contains a plurality of batteries which may be arranged end-to-end. The light source is held in a holder. The variable length conductor is interposed between the plurality of batteries and the light source. The variable length conductor is configured to selectively electrically couple or de-couple the light source and the batteries. The holder of the light source may further be configured to move the light source substantially laterally relative to an axis of the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: MAG Instrument, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Maglica
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Patent number: 7334914Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder may be moved using an actuating member. The reflector has a first open end for emitting a light beam, a second end and an axis extending between the first and second reflector ends. The lamp bulb is secured to the movable holder and is disposed about the second end of the reflector. The actuating member is operatively coupled to the movable holder at an actuation interface for moving the substantial point source of light relative to the axis of the reflector and aligning the substantial point source of light with the reflector axis and the focal point of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: MAG Instrument, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Maglica
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Publication number: 20080037253Abstract: An illumination device used in a barbeque includes a base having a pivotal hole formed thereon, a lamp device having a pole extending therefrom configured to be pivotably mounted into the pivotal hole. The lamp device can rotate to the base so that the barbeque has a convenient operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: William T.M. Liao
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Patent number: 7325938Abstract: An indirector light fixture is described wherein the fixture is comprised of a reflector housing and a ballast housing connected together by a support arm. The reflector housing may be positioned relative to the ballast housing by movement of the support arm and maintained therein by a ratchet and pawl mechanism or other rotational restriction device. The ballast housing and ballast electronics are connected to the lamp within the reflector housing by ballast feed wires which are maintained internal of the entire fixture thereby preventing the wires from becoming entangled during installation or after installation. Additional structure is provided to further allow adjustment of the head angle relative to the ballast housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Michael K. Yoshida, Thomas Russello
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Publication number: 20080002406Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a base having a hole in a top surface thereof, at least one retaining member disposed on the top surface of the base proximate the hole, a lamp housing having a top portion and a dome-shaped bottom portion, the bottom portion including a perimeter portion having an essentially planar annular end surface sized to surround the hole, at least one boss extending from the perimeter portion of the lamp housing, and a handle attached to the top portion of the lamp housing, where the retaining member is structured for receiving the boss with the annular end surface of the lamp housing abutting the top surface of the base and surrounding the hole, so that rotation of the handle effects twist-locking attachment or detachment of the lamp housing respectively to or from the base by rotating the boss into or out of engagement with the retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Don Miletich, Brian L. Kinnune
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Patent number: 7311422Abstract: An angle-adjustable recessed lamp structure comprises: a lamp bulb, a lamp holder, a rotatory carrier, and a mounting base. The rotatory carrier is securely screwed onto a track frame, which has a hollow sliding slot on the center of the arc-shaped body. The track frame is securely screwed on the fixing base via a fixing plate that locates on the rearward of the track frame. The fixing plate has two holding notches extending downward from both ends thereof for holding and positioning a rotation shaft. The rotation shaft is securely coupled with the coupling portion to enable the lamp holder to be rotatable by using pivotal connection between the rotatory carrier and the lamp holder. The lamp holder is upwards/downwards rotatable along the sliding slot within approximate 70 angles.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Yen-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 7278759Abstract: A slave strobe is built including a photodetector, a flash tube, a flash controller, a mode switch, a body, and a top rotatable with respect to the body, and depressible with respect to the body. The photodetector is configured to detect a flash of light. The flash controller is electrically coupled with the photodetector, the mode switch and the flash tube, and is configured to change modes of operation when the mode switch is activated. The mode switch is configured to activate when the top is depressed. The top includes a plurality of strobe lenses configured to modify a flash of light from the flash tube when rotated in front of the flash tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Theodore B. Ziemkowski, Barry T. Phillips
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Patent number: 7274307Abstract: Provided is a signal violation indicator for signaling the phasing of a vehicular control signal. The vehicular control signal may have a control circuit including at least a first traffic lamp and a second traffic lamp. The signal violation indicator comprises a light assembly and a base assembly. The light assembly included a first light source in data communication with the control circuit and a second light source concentrically mounted about the first light source and in data communication with the control circuit. The base assembly is connected to the light assembly and may be mounted adjacent to the vehicular control signal. The base assembly is configured to allow for selective directional control or aiming of the light assembly. The signal violation indicator is configured such that the first and second light sources are alternately activated in coordination with phasing of respective ones of the first and second traffic lamps.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: PDK Technologies, LLCInventors: Philip F. Povey, Kevin Karamanos, Denny Jenner
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Patent number: 7264372Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder may be moved using an actuating member. The reflector has a first open end for emitting a light beam, a second end and an axis extending between the first and second reflector ends. The lamp bulb is secured to the movable holder and is disposed about the second end of the reflector. The actuating member is operatively coupled to the movable holder at an actuation interface for moving the substantial point source of light relative to the axis of the reflector and aligning the substantial point source of light with the reflector axis and the focal point of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: MAG Instrument, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Maglica
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Publication number: 20070171659Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Jerold Tickner
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Patent number: 7246925Abstract: This light modifier assembly is a continuous light source for still and video imagemakers. More specifically, the continuous light source provides a constant light source for still, digital, video or high definition image capture. In a preferred embodiment, the light source comprises a multiplicity of lamps with a control configured to run multiple combinations of lamps together with no shift in color temperature and to set up multiple lighting ratios.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: The F.J. Westcott Co.Inventors: Thomas A. Waltz, Kelly Mondora
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Patent number: 7234823Abstract: An illumination apparatus illuminating an objective illumination region comprises a plurality of illuminants having light-emitting surfaces radiating diffused light, an illuminant substrate in which the illuminants are disposed so as to be set in array on the circumference, at least one optical member configured to guide the diffused light to the objective illumination region, a movable section configured to drive the optical member so as to be rotatable around the center of the circumference serving as a rotation center, and a lighting control section configured to control a light-emitting timing of the plurality of illuminants. The movable section and the lighting control section operate together such that the quantity of light per unit time of the diffused light guided to the objective illumination region is within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventor: Shinichi Imade
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Patent number: 7234841Abstract: An electrical assembly includes an electrical device such as a lighting device, and a support member and a control device such as a motion detector for actuating the electrical device and coupled to the support member. In one embodiment, the control device is connect to a mounting arm that is mounted to the support member in a manner that the mounting arm is rotationally and axially adjustable with respect to the support member so that the control device is rotationally and axially adjustable with respect to the electrical device. In one embodiment, the electrical device is connected to and supported by the support member. The position of the control member can be adjusted to any selected position in a path orbiting a central axis of the electrical device and can be adjusted in an axial direction with respect the axis of the electrical device. The control device is also pivotally connected to the support arm to enable positioning of the control device with respect to the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Derek J. Nash
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Patent number: 7226192Abstract: An expanding structure of a lamp comprises a seat; a plurality of supporting frames rotatably installed to a periphery of the seat; one end of each supporting frame being connected to the seat and other end of the supporting frame being connected to a respective lamp body; a stand tube extending from an upper end of the seat; a lead passing through an interior of the stand tube; a plurality of adjusting wires extending from a periphery of the stand tube; one end of each adjusting wire being connected to the supporting frame near the lamp body. A ring encloses the stand tube; the ring includes a connecting portion and a clamping portion; the connecting portion encloses around the stand tube. A motor is installed to the retainer. At least one pull wire is installed between the motor and the ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Seed Lighting Design Co., LtdInventor: Meiric Chen
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Patent number: 7220029Abstract: A lighting assembly (10) is adjustable between flood and spot lighting conditions for selectively illuminating an interior passenger compartment in a motor vehicle. The assembly (10) includes a housing (16) which clamps to a supporting member, such as a headliner (12), via a sleeve (18) interacting with a rotary cam lock (22). An LED light source (26) is orbitally supported within the housing (16) for projecting light in a directionally adjustable manner. A lens (50) is disposed in the light path (28) and is moveable between an extended spot position for task lighting and a retracted flood position for general illumination within the interior compartment. A switch (74) is responsive to movement of the lens (50) into its spot position for automatically energizing the LED (30). The switch (74) opens, thus de-energizing the LED (30) when the lens (50) is returned to its flood condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Bynum, Philip S. Hall
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Patent number: 7178923Abstract: An illumination apparatus illuminating an objective illumination region comprises a plurality of illuminants having light-emitting surfaces radiating diffused light, an illuminant substrate in which the illuminants are disposed so as to be set in array on the circumference, at least one optical member configured to guide the diffused light to the objective illumination region, a movable section configured to drive the optical member so as to be rotatable around the center of the circumference serving as a rotation center, and a lighting control section configured to control a light-emitting timing of the plurality of illuminants. The movable section and the lighting control section operate together such that the quantity of light per unit time of the diffused light guided to the objective illumination region is within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventor: Shinichi Imade
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Patent number: 7175314Abstract: The invention relates to a unidirectional lighting device for illuminating objects and/or for marking lanes, preferably in the airport area. Said device comprises a base having an external housing for placing and fastening the lighting device and optical components which comprise at least one light source, one reflector and one front glass and which produce a light beam along an optical axis. The external housing does not consist of metal and the optical components are disposed in an optical module to be added on to the base, thereby providing a lighting device which is easy to maintain.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guy Laenen, Jean-Claude Vandevoorde, Louis Willems
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Patent number: 7147353Abstract: A vehicle searchlight including a mobile hood between two supports, and multiple bulbs with high power charge embedded in the hood to emit light in the same direction; the hood containing a power source to drive a transmission gear to engage with a fixed gear; a pivot being incorporated to the center of the fixed gear to extend through the hood and into both supports; both supports being fixed to a side frame incorporated to the roof of the vehicle to operate the searchlight.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Inventor: Ming-Hui Lin
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Patent number: 7070305Abstract: A rotation-controlled device for controlling actuation and de-actuation of the lamp comprises an upper cover; an arc strip protruded from an inner surface of the upper cover; a seat installed below the upper cover by using a connector; a button installed to the seat and resisting against the arc strip; the button being pushed to rotate by the arc strip; and a light adjuster installed below the button and aside the locking piece; the actuation of the light adjuster being controllable by the button. A bearing is installed below the upper cover and between the connector and the upper cover. A bottom cover is installed below the seat. The arc strip has teeth and the button has teeth. The one side of the arc strip has a sticky surface and a periphery of the button has another sticky surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventor: Meiric Chen
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Patent number: 7044619Abstract: A remote control support tower having a support frame secured to a rotatable platform or adjustable height stand and an optical wave guide system wherein the optical wave guide system comprises at least one optical wave guide that receives remote control signals along one path and redirects or retransmits the signals along a second path in the direction of electronic equipment being controlled. The remote control support tower may also include a lamp fixture. In an alternative embodiment, the remote control tower includes a height adjustable stand, a bracket rotatably connected to the stand, a remote control holder unit rotatably mounted to the bracket and remote control clamp/clip for mounting the remote control to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Jerry D. Sanderlin, Robert Garcia
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Patent number: 7045984Abstract: Method and apparatus for the adjustment and automatic readjustment of the lamp in a microscope. The present invention is used for adjusting the lamp in a microscope. In the solution according to the invention, the tilting direction of the glass body relative to the lamp cap is marked at the lamp. The lamp cap is likewise marked for oriented insertion of the marked lamp so that the tilting direction of the lamp lies in direction of the optical axis of the collector after insertion. For adjusting, the collector-reflector unit is displaced in direction of the optical axis of the collector and the lamp cap is then oriented in vertical direction of the optical axis of the collector. For automatic readjustment, the lamp cap has an actuating drive. A reference variable is determined for the actuating drive by a control unit by evaluating lamp voltage or lamp current.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Carl Zeiss Jena GmbHInventor: Matthias Gonschor
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Patent number: 7021795Abstract: Illumination apparatus (8) which comprises at least two light sources, at least one light collecting device for collecting light from the light sources (10), motion providing means for providing relative motion between the light sources (10) and the light collecting device (14), and control means for controlling the illumination of the light sources (10) such that the light sources (10) are illuminated for a predetermined time period when in a predetermined position relative to the light collecting device (14).Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: SEOS LimitedInventors: Nicholas Richard Coates, Anirudh Luthra
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Patent number: 7021236Abstract: A pivotal boat light moves between an open use position extending upwardly from the deck of a boat and a closed non-use position retracted below the deck of a boat. The light includes a base plate mounted within a hole in the deck, and a light insert pivotably mounted in the base plate for movement between the open and closed positions. A spring normally biases the light insert to the open position, while a pawl or lock member retains the light insert in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: R & D Shed LLCInventor: John Czipri
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Patent number: 7021789Abstract: 1. A lighting device (2) having a light housing (6) including a light source (42, 44), said light housing rotatably connected to a body, said body having a rotatable connection means (22) to allow the light housing to be adjacent said body to define a narrow space (90) accessible in a base to top direction. 2. A lighting device (2) having a light source (42, 44), a tubular lens (40, 50) surrounding said light source, a reflector (56) cooperating with an end of said tubular lens opposite to said light source. 3. A light housing (6) or a method of assembling a light housing (6), said light housing having a first side and a second side, a first side having a mounting spigot (52, 54), a second side having an aperture (62, 63), a tubular lens (48, 50) can pass through the aperture so that one end of the tubular lens is received in the mounting spigot, said aperture and said mounting spigot being in alignment.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John Robert Brown
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Patent number: 7018063Abstract: A solar powered lighting assembly for attachment to an eaves trough mounted on an outer wall surface includes a lamp, a rechargeable power source, a solar panel assembly, a mounting bracket and a connector arm. The rechargeable power source is connected to the lamp to provide operational power. The solar panel assembly is coupled to the rechargeable power source to provide electrical power for recharging the rechargeable power source. The mounting bracket is coupled to the inside surface of the eaves trough and is used to support the rechargeable power source and the solar panel assembly. The connector arm is coupled to the lamp and is adapted to be removeably coupled in between the eaves trough and the outer wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventors: Kenneth George Michael, Vernon George Michael
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Patent number: 7011439Abstract: An adjustable spotlight fitting for use with an illuminated fiber optic bundle. A spherically contoured pivot element is received within a pivot housing and retained therein by an adjustable locking ring which clamps the pivot element in any angularly adjusted position. A focusing member is mounted by the pivot element for limited axial adjusting movement in relation thereto. A fiber optic bundle is inserted through the back of the pivot element and the exposed optical fibers at its terminal end are positioned within the focusing member. A lens, carried at the outer end of the focusing member, is movable by the focusing member toward and away from the fiber optic bundle for converging and expanding the area of illumination. Optical filters can be selectively installed behind the lens for various lighting effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Lighting Services Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Kane, Jeremy S. Brotchner
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Patent number: 6964508Abstract: An efficient lighting unit with improvements in ease of moving its head, reliability and the like is provided. The lighting unit includes: heads 6A and 6B defining illuminating apertures 6Aa and 6Ba, respectively, for directing light to an object W to be illuminated, the heads 6A and 6B being supported by a movable support member 1; LED light source devices 5A and 5B mounted at the movable support member 1 for emitting light when supplied with electric power from an electric power source 3 disposed separately from the movable support member 1 through an electric cable 4; and flexible optical fibers 7A and 7B for guiding light from the LED light source devices 5A and 5B to the respective illuminating apertures 6Aa and 6Ba of the heads 6A and 6B.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: CCS, Inc.Inventors: Kenji Yoneda, Shigeki Masumura
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Patent number: 6962429Abstract: A backlight device has a light guide plate, a rotary member, a rotary drive mechanism for rotating the rotary member, a plurality of mercury-free fluorescent lamps, and a power feed control mechanism. Each of the mercury-free fluorescent lamps has an arc tube mounted on the rotary member so as to extend parallel to the rotary shaft, a mercury-free discharge medium consisting of a rare gas sealed within the arc tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The mercury-free fluorescent lamps respectively emit lights of different colors. The emitted light enters the light guide plate through its light incident face and emerges from its light emission face.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Norikazu Yamamoto
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Patent number: 6929385Abstract: An apparatus and method for increasing operational life and performance of an arc tube or lamp. The method includes operating the arc tube and applying steps to encourage isothermal conditions around the arc tube. In one embodiment of the method, the arc tube (12) is rotated (40/41) during operation. Another embodiment includes directing air (32/34/26) onto the operating arc tube (12). An exemplary embodiment relates to a substantially high wattage HID unjacketed double ended arc lamp (12) operated in a substantially horizontal position, but the invention is not limited to the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron K. Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
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Patent number: 6926435Abstract: An illumination engine for a projection display using light emitting diodes (LEDs) that includes a reflector having a first and second focal points, a source of electro-luminescence located proximate to the first focal point to emit rays of radiation in a first range of wavelengths that reflect from the reflector and converge substantially at the second focal point, and a light pipe having an first input end and a first output end, the first input end being located proximate to the second focal point to collect substantially all of the radiation and wherein the first output end transmits substantially all of the radiation.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Wavien, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth K. Li
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Patent number: 6902292Abstract: A refined illuminating lamp structure is disclosed. A lamp case is pivotally connected to a top surface of the holder so as to reverse on the top surface of a holder. The bottom surface of the holder is connected with a taper body. The top surface of the taper body has a wire-fixing opening mounted thereon and a power conducting element is set at the connecting plane of the holder and the taper body. The power conducting element has one end which is a conducting wire and the other end exposed to have an awl conducting piece. The conducting piece is placed in the wire-fixing opening and the conducting wire connects with the illuminator inside the lamp case along the side of the holder. Several illuminating lamps are simultaneously plugged in the outdoor lawn and a long conducting wire having a power socket is placed in the power fixing opening at the top surface of the taper body.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Inventor: Li-Chun Lai
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Patent number: 6877880Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of being magnetically fixed to a metal surface; a reflector, formed in the shape of a semicircle arc, attached rotatably to the support stand in the vertical direction at a predetermined range; and a lighting device attached so that a luminous body is arranged into the reflector, illuminated the luminous body by a battery attached to the reflector so that the electric light can be illuminated in the place that it is narrow and entered spaces and can be magnetically fixed anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
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Patent number: 6866402Abstract: A multiparameter lighting fixture, which includes a locking system for pan and/or tilt, either of which may include a manual input device and an actuator. The locking systems for pan and tilt can be manually locked or unlocked by a technician using their respective manual input devices and automatically locked or unlocked by their respective actuators. A yoke of the multiparameter lighting fixture can be locked in more than one rotational position in relation to the base housing. In addition, the lamp housing of the multiparameter lighting fixture can be locked in more that one rotational position in relation to the yoke. The locking systems for pan or tilt can be automatically locked by an appropriate actuator in response to an electronic control system.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Richard S. Belliveau
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Patent number: 6866401Abstract: A lamp (10, 30, 80) includes an LED module (16, 36, 86) having at least one LED (12, 32, 82) arranged on a substrate (14, 34, 84). An optical system includes at least one lens (18, 38, 88) in optical communication with the LED module (16, 36, 86). A zoom apparatus (20, 40, 90) selectively adjusts the relative axial separation of the optical system and the LED module (16, 36, 86). In one embodiment (30), the zoom apparatus (40) is slidably adjustable. In a another embodiment (80), the zoom apparatus (90) is rotatably adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mathew Sommers, James T. Petroski