Condition Responsive Patents (Class 362/276)
  • Patent number: 11965631
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a sensor disposed behind a cover lens and detecting an object around the vehicle; and a light irradiation unit disposed near one side end of the sensor to generate light. The sensor reflects at least some of the light irradiated from the light irradiation unit to allow the at least some of the light irradiated from the light irradiation unit to be transmitted through the cover lens and to proceed forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: SL Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Luketich, Arun Kumar Pesala
  • Patent number: 11957280
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to paper product devices for holding toilet paper, particularly toilet roll spindles and holders that simultaneously provide illumination in an area. Embodiments described for the present invention use a toilet paper spindle housing, one or more springs designed to hold the electrical device in place, a power source, often battery powered, one or more lights within the housing to illuminate an area around and including a toilet, an ambient light sensor to detect an ambient light level, a toilet paper slide preventer and motion sensor guard, and one or more passive infrared sensors to detect movement in an area. The embodiment may illuminate an area for a specific time duration once motion or occupancy is detected. In one embodiment, the toilet roll spindle housing attaches vertically to a freestanding base and may be comprised of a power source, a photocell sensor, and infrared sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Jasco Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Phil Cascia, Marde Burke, Nathan Moran, Lawrence Villarroel, Ryan Egbert
  • Patent number: 11946631
    Abstract: The present disclosure providing an LED lamp with a heat sink and with a power supply received in a housing, includes the housing, a body, the power supply received in the housing, and a first connecting member arranged between the housing and the body. The body includes the heat sink, and a plurality of first LED plates installed on the heat sink and electrically connected to the power supply; the first connecting member including an upper portion clamped with the housing, and a lower portion fixed with the heat sink. The present disclosure provides the first connecting member to separate the power supply from the heat sink and increase a distance between the power supply and the heat sink to reduce heat transferred from the first LED plates to the power supply; the first connecting member is clamped with the housing, which is convenient for assembling the LED lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SNC OPTO ELECTRONIC CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jianyong Xu, Nianhua Pan, Jianjun Xu, Xingrao Wu, Hongxiang Fu
  • Patent number: 11946617
    Abstract: An industrial emergency lighting device includes a driving module, a light-emitting module, a charging module, a rechargeable power source module, a power supply detecting module and a control module. The driving module, charging module and power supply detecting module are connected to an external power source. The light-emitting module is connected to the driving module. The rechargeable power source module is connected to the charging module and light-emitting module. The control module is connected to the driving module, power supply detecting module and rechargeable power source module. The power supply detecting module detects the input voltage of the external power source. When determining that the input voltage is low-level, the control module triggers a storage mode counting process. When determining that the number of the voltage changes of the input voltage reaches a predetermined number of times during a predetermined time period, the control module enters a sleep mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Xiamen PVTECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fuxing Lu, Guohua Zhou
  • Patent number: 11940550
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for wireless motion monitoring to ensure security are described. In one example, a described system comprises: a transmitter configured for transmitting a first wireless signal through a wireless multipath channel of a venue; a receiver configured for receiving a second wireless signal through the wireless multipath channel; and a processor. The second wireless signal differs from the first wireless signal due to the wireless multipath channel and a motion of an object in the venue. The processor is configured for: obtaining a time series of channel information (TSCI) of the wireless multipath channel based on the second wireless signal; computing a spatial-temporal information (STI) based on the TSCI; monitoring the motion of the object based on the TSCI and the STI; performing a task based on the monitoring; and generating a response based on the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ORIGIN WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Lun Mai, Dan Bugos, Hung-Quoc Duc Lai, Spencer Maid, Beibei Wang, Oscar Chi-Lim Au, K. J. Ray Liu
  • Patent number: 11931472
    Abstract: A system for disinfecting an autonomous vehicle includes a light assembly having LEDs configured to emit UVC light into a passenger compartment of the autonomous vehicle. The light assembly includes a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. In examples, the heat sink is disposed in the path of forced air associated with a climate control system of the vehicle. The climate control system may be controlled based on a temperature proximate the LEDs and/or the heat sink. In some examples, the light assembly is integrated into the ceiling of the vehicle and can further include visible light emitters and/or other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang Gi Samuel Hong, James Michael Eccleston, Andrew Frank Raczkowski, Goutham Shanmuga Sundaram, Andrew Mark Stieber
  • Patent number: 11906151
    Abstract: A luminous bottle is disclosed herein. In particular, the luminous bottle may comprise a bottle containing a volume configured to receive liquids, solids, any type of substance, or a combination thereof. For example, in certain embodiments, the luminous bottle may be configured to store consumable beverages, such as, but not limited to, champagne, wine, liquor, beer, soda, water, and/or other types of consumable beverages. The luminous bottle may include a base portion including a recessed portion, a luminous pad configured to adhere to a surface of the luminous bottle and configured to output light, an ornamental component attachable to the bottle and configured to secure onto the luminous pad, and a power compartment configured to secure within the recessed portion of the base portion. The power compartment may include a switch, which, when activated, may cause the luminous pad to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Sire Spirits, LLC
    Inventor: Curtis J. Jackson, III
  • Patent number: 11892891
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to facilitate wireless device monitoring and control are provided. A first device controller may be adapted to be disposed within a power connector, in series with conductors of the power connector. The power connector may be adapted to provide power from a power source to a device. The first device controller may include two terminals to electrically couple the first device controller with the conductors of the power connector. The first device controller may further include a power component to power the first device controller. The first device controller may be configured to monitor one or more conditions of the device, control one or more functions of the device, and wirelessly communicate with a system controller that is remote from the power connector and the device. The power connector may correspond to a power plug and/or a terminal block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Geoffrey Thompson
  • Patent number: 11885482
    Abstract: A luminaire (11) is provided having sensors means (16) for detecting or determining information relating to a subject. The information is usable to determine changes to light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SKYJOY LIMITED
    Inventors: Pamela Topping, Lloyd Crawford
  • Patent number: 11867919
    Abstract: An optical unit for guiding a plurality of light beams, includes a plurality of lens portions through which the plurality of light beams are transmitted. The plurality of lens portions are arranged in an arrangement direction that intersects an optical axis direction along which the light beams are transmitted. Each of the lens portions is inclined with respect to a thickness direction intersecting the optical axis direction and the arrangement direction. The optical unit has both end faces in the optical axis direction with a pitch at which the lens portions are arranged in one end face being smaller than a pitch at which the lens portions are arranged in another end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yosuke Asai
  • Patent number: 11859794
    Abstract: A rotary projection night lamp relates to a field of lamps and includes a base, a light-emitting assembly disposed on the base, a rotating assembly disposed in the light-emitting assembly, a lamp panel disposed on the rotating assembly, and a pattern cover covering on the rotating assembly. The pattern cover is driven to rotate by the rotating assembly. A control board is disposed in the base. The control board is electrically connected to the light-emitting assembly and the lamp panel. The light-emitting assembly includes a shell disposed on the base and a light-emitting main body disposed on the shell. The rotating assembly includes a rotating disc. Clamping grooves are defined on an edge of a top face of the rotating disc. Protrusions matched with the clamping grooves are disposed on an edge of a lower end of the pattern cover. The protrusions are respectively clamped with the clamping grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Yuxi Lin
  • Patent number: 11845377
    Abstract: It is possible to cope with a deviation of a relative position between a headlight and an in-vehicle camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takakiyo Yasukawa, Tatsuhiko Monji
  • Patent number: 11840174
    Abstract: A vehicular overhead console module includes a base portion configured to attach at an interior cabin portion of a vehicle. A light source is accommodated by the base portion and is electrically operable to emit light. A light transmitting panel is disposed at the base portion and includes an electrically dimmable medium. The electrically dimmable medium is adjustable at least between a first light transmission state, where the light transmitting panel has a first level of light transmissivity, and a second light transmission state, where the light transmitting panel has a second level of light transmissivity. The first level of light transmissivity is greater than the second level of light transmissivity. When the electrically dimmable medium is at the first light transmission state, light emitted by the light source passes through the light transmitting panel to illuminate at least a portion of an interior cabin of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Chao, Caitlyn Cote
  • Patent number: 11833261
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a first light source, a second light source, a first reflective cup, a second reflective cup, a base housing and a driver. The first light source is used for emitting a first light. The second light source is used for emitting a second light. The first reflective cup is used for limiting the first light in a first scope. The second reflective cup is used for limiting the second light in a second scope. The base housing is used for disposing the first reflective cup and the second reflective cup. The driver selectively provides a first driving current to the first light source and a second driving current to the second light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying Chen, Xinwen Lin, Lina Bai, Jinfu Chen, Zhenyu Tang, Shuxing Gao, Xu Wu
  • Patent number: 11825578
    Abstract: A method for starting up an illuminating process of a plurality of series connected LEDs by means of a LED driver is described, whereby a maximum allowed voltage output of the LED driver is lower than a forward voltage of the plurality of series connected LEDs in a cold state. The method comprises: d) providing a first current, in value lower than a desired current, by the LED driver to the plurality of series connected LEDs, resulting in a forward voltage across the plurality of series connected LEDs lower than the maximum allowed voltage output of the LED driver, e) waiting during a predetermined wait time period, f) stepping up of the first current to a second current provided by the LED driver to the plurality of series connected LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: eldoLAB Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Marc Saes, Nicolaas Johannes Antonius Gommans, Tijs Versteegde
  • Patent number: 11814142
    Abstract: A system and method for lighting a surface, for example a deck of a boat, spa, swim spa, pool, watercraft or vehicle, using backlighting such that decorative or other desired patterns of light may be created by forming cuts, outlines, thin sections, or voids in an overlay that is applied to the lighted surface, allowing light to pass through or around portions of the overlay material. In an exemplary use of the system and method of the invention, the surface may be the surface of a boat or spa. The surface may comprise transparent or translucent materials, allowing light from a first side of the decking, or light that is generated within the decking, to pass through the decking and to emanate from a second decking side, where the light may be blocked, partially blocked, or allowed to pass through the overlay material in any desired pattern or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hyperform Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Gardner
  • Patent number: 11808443
    Abstract: A lighting device comprising a light source being configured to generate source light of a white light emission spectrum having a color correlated temperature (CCT) in a range of 2500-20000K and comprising a control unit being configured to control a lighting element for tuning of the source light with respect to a ratio between a first emission peak in a wavelength range of 460-490 nm and a second emission peak in a wavelength range of 430-460 nm. Thus a lighting device with a tunable/adjustable spectrum is provided that can switch between a first operation state of energy efficiency lighting with a blue peak in the second wavelength range of 430-460 nm, but with blue hazard risk, and a second operation state of less efficient but safe, healthy lighting with a biological stimulant having a blue peak in the first wavelength range of 460-490 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Petrus Wilhelmus Baaijens, Wiebe Wagemans, Bianca Maria Irma Van Der Zande, Kars-Michiel Hubert Lenssen, Martinus Petrus Joseph Peeters, Remy Cyrille Broersma
  • Patent number: 11810739
    Abstract: An electronic device and a knob module thereof are provided. The knob module includes a circuit board, a rotary encoder, a light guide structure, a plurality of light emitting units, and a rotation cover. The rotary encoder is disposed on the circuit board. The light guide structure is disposed on the circuit board. The light guide structure includes a light guide ring and an annular light guide wall. The light guide ring surrounds the rotary encoder. The annular light guide wall extends downward from the light guide ring to abut against the circuit board. The plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the circuit board and located between the annular light guide wall and the rotary encoder for emitting light toward the annular light guide wall. The rotation cover is disposed on the rotary encoder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Chieh Cheng, Yi-Ou Wang, Jia-Ruei Fang, Chienyi Huang, Chao-Shun Wang
  • Patent number: 11786626
    Abstract: An air purifier for use in a vehicle having louvered air vents includes a housing having rear and front air flow openings that are aligned with and in air flow communication with each other. A louver clip is attached to the housing adjacent the rear air flow opening. The louver clip is configured to engage a louver on an air vent in the vehicle to hold the housing in place in front of the air vent. The air purifier includes an annular ultraviolet light bulb having a central air flow opening aligned with the front and rear air flow openings in the housing. An annular ultraviolet reflector at least partially encircles the annular ultraviolet light bulb. The air purifier includes a power source for providing electrical power to the ultraviolet light bulb, and a power switch for turning power on or off to the ultraviolet light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew H. Pakrul, Daniel R. Schumaier
  • Patent number: 11766133
    Abstract: A mattress 100 includes a movable part 1 and a mattress body 2 including a first mattress part 21 disposed above the movable part 1, and a second mattress part 22 provided separately from the first mattress part 21 and disposed to surround the first mattress part in a plan view. The first mattress part 21 is configured to rotate upward about the predetermined rotation axis by the movable part 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignees: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD., OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Naoyuki Wakabayashi, Fuminori Tanaka, Jun Sugimoto, Masayuki Hirata, Yuka Omura, Kanae Kusakabe
  • Patent number: 11765807
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, systems for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware processor that: determines a light status; determines whether to turn a light source on; selects a light format corresponding to the light status; projects light of a light source according to the light format; and determines whether to turn the light source off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventor: Vincent Dureau
  • Patent number: 11653826
    Abstract: A medical observation system, a control method, and a program are provided, which are capable of easily reducing the possibility that illumination light directly enters an eye by accident. A medical observation system 1 includes: an imaging unit 21 that captures an object and generates an image signal; a light output unit 22 that outputs illumination light in a capturing direction of the imaging unit 21; a determining unit 942 that determines the usage state of the imaging unit 21; and an illumination controller 944 that controls illumination light emitted by the light output unit 22 based on a determination result of the determining unit 942.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: SONY OLYMPUS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ushiroda, Naobumi Okada, Kenji Hirose
  • Patent number: 11643006
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a first lighting assembly disposed to the left of a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and comprising a first array of independently operable light emitting diodes and a first projection lens arranged to form a front left light beam for the vehicle from light output from the first array of light emitting diodes, a second lighting assembly disposed to the right of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and comprising a second array of independently operable light emitting diodes and a second projection lens arranged to form a front right light beam for the vehicle from the second array of light emitting diodes, and a controller configured to control activation of the light emitting diodes in the first array of light emitting diodes to adjust an angle between the front left light beam and the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and to control activation of the light emitting diodes in the second array of light emitting diodes to adjust an angle between the front right light beam and the longitudina
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Marten Sikkens, Marcel De Jong, Silvia Maria Booij, Martinus Petrus Creusen
  • Patent number: 11612372
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus for use with an imaging device in order to image a subject. The imaging device includes an annular gantry having an opening and a table to accommodate the subject or a portion thereof for imaging. The imaging apparatus includes a platform and a positioning device. The imaging device is mounted to the platform. The annular gantry is in a fixed position relative to the platform. The table is horizontally displaceable relative to the annular gantry. The positioning device supports the platform and is configured to horizontally displace the platform relative to a supporting surface for the subject. The positioning device is configured to position the platform with the imaging device in at least one operational state in such a way that, during a relative movement of the table with respect to the annular gantry, the table remains stationary relative to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Thorben Schulze
  • Patent number: 11608964
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly uses LED banks as the light sources. The assembly allows the power supply and LED banks to be independently replaced. The assembly uses a power supply that is separated from the LED banks and electrically connected to the LED banks with a plug connector that may be unplugged and plugged back in to allow the power supply or LED bank to be independently and readily replaced. The assembly provides for easy replacement of the different components of the assembly. One feature that makes the components easier to replace is that the light modules and/or the power supply may be carried by the housing that is removable from the base mount that is secured to a mounting structure such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning
  • Patent number: 11533798
    Abstract: An emergency wayfinding device including a lighting controller, a lighting circuit, and a light emitting element. The emergency wayfinding device may draw electricity through a twist-lock plug or draw it from a power source such a battery or a photovoltaic cell. The wide-area communications device is in electrical communication with a connected lighting controller and is configured to send and receive signals or messages to and from a central broadcasting device as well as other emergency wayfinding devices. The lighting controller is configured to change a property of light emitted from a light emitting element based upon signals or messages received by a wide-area communications device. The wide-area communications device communicates a received message or signal to the lighting controller and the lighting controller generates a lighting control signal or message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Aclara Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Bailey, Robert Walter Richardson
  • Patent number: 11524783
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for an aircraft includes a visible light source generating visible light and an ultraviolet light source generating ultraviolet light. The visible light source is disposed adjacent to the ultraviolet light source. The visible light source illuminates a first illumination area with the visible light when the lighting assembly operates in a first operation mode. The ultraviolet light source illuminates a second illumination area with the ultraviolet light when the lighting assembly operates in a second mode of operation. The first illumination area substantially overlaps the second illumination area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Wayne Hack, Robert C. Grant
  • Patent number: 11497104
    Abstract: A load control system for controlling at least one electrical load may comprise a plurality of control devices and a sensor external to at least one of the control devices. The sensor may be configured to sense a condition of a space in which the control devices are installed. The at least one electrical load may be controlled in response to the condition sensed by the sensor. The control devices may include respective illuminated portions. The control devices may adjust the intensity of the respective illuminated portions in response to the condition sensed by the sensor. If multiple sensors are included in the load control system to sense the condition, the control devices may adjust the intensity of their respective illuminated portions by aggregating the condition sensed by each sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: LUTRON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ludwig, Jr., James P. Steiner
  • Patent number: 11467029
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light exposure monitoring system that includes a central control server; a plurality of indoor light exposure zones and a positioning system configured to communicate with the central control server to determine: a position (P) of an individual within the plurality of indoor light exposure zones, and a distance between a head of the individual and a floor within the plurality of indoor light exposure zones
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BrainLit AB
    Inventor: Tord Wingren
  • Patent number: 11453339
    Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and an electro-optic mirror reflective element. A printed circuit board is disposed in the mirror head and includes (i) a light sensor, (ii) an indicator LED and (iii) an electronic switch. A multi-function light pipe is disposed at the mirror head with (i) a first end at the light sensor, the indicator LED and the electronic switch, and (ii) a second end at a perimeter region of the mirror head so as to be viewable and accessible by the driver of the vehicle. The light sensor senses light from rearward of the vehicle via the light pipe. Light emitted by the indicator LED, when energized, is viewable by the driver via the light pipe. The light pipe actuates the electronic switch responsive to a user actuation at the second end of the light pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Uken, Austin T. Buerkle
  • Patent number: 11433797
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional vehicle-mounted cigarette lighter, including a cigarette lighter body, which is configured with a power plug matched with a vehicle cigarette lighter socket, wherein the cigarette lighter body is further provided with a control unit connected to an on-board warning light and a display unit in signal connection to the control unit; the control unit includes a control circuit board for synchronously acquiring the working mode of the on-board warning light, wherein the control circuit board is connected to the on-board warning light through a signal control line; the display unit includes a plurality of indicator lights for synchronously displaying the working mode of the on-board warning light, wherein the plurality of indicator lights are electrically connected to the control circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU HANMA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shijun Fan
  • Patent number: 11371685
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a luminaire housing having a lower wall, an upper wall, and a plurality of side walls defining a first interior. A first control component is positioned in the interior. A light emitter is connected to the housing and operatively connected to the control component. A control module is connected to an exterior of the luminaire housing. The control module includes a base and a cover defining a second interior, and a second control component positioned in the second interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Duckworth, Jason Purucker, David Venhaus
  • Patent number: 11369017
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and responding to a power outage. The methods use sensors of vehicles to detect an indication of a power outage. Once the power outage is validated, the lighting systems of the vehicles are used to illuminate locations so that pedestrians can walk along sidewalks or through parking garages. For example, the vehicles can be arranged to provide lighting at selected locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed M. Dudar
  • Patent number: 11365854
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a central hub, and four panels hingedly attached to each side of the hub. Three panels have an LED array each. The fourth panel houses an array of solar cells, an ON/OFF switch, a rechargeable battery, and electronics. The four panels are independently positionable with respect to the hub. A motion detector is configured to operate the apparatus such that when motion is detected, the switch is in the ON position, and the solar cells do not detect ambient light above a predetermined base level, the device electronics turn the LEDs on; and when motion is not detected for a predetermined period, or the switch is in the OFF position, or the solar cells detect ambient light above the predetermined base level, the LEDs are powered off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohan Rajasekaran
  • Patent number: 11353181
    Abstract: A solar disk light has a disk light body, the disk light body including a housing and a lid over the housing, the housing being hollow to contain components of the disk light. The disk light body has solar cells on an outer surface thereof for harvesting solar energy and detecting ambient light, and LEDs for emitting light. The LEDs are adapted to be selectively driven to emit cool temperature light or warm temperature light. The wiring and driver electronics configured to deliver electrical power to the LEDs from the battery, and configured to drive some or all of the LEDs to emit warm light or cool light depending on a switch setting or signals received from a remote-control transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Mishan
  • Patent number: 11353973
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, to systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features and improved user interfaces. For instance, a smart search may be provided, e.g., where search results vary based on the popularity of songs within the venue, in dependence on songs being promoted, etc. As another example, a tile-based approach to organizing groupings of songs is provided. Groupings may involve self-populating collections of songs that combine centrally-promoted songs, songs in a given genre that are popular across an audiovisual distribution network, and songs that are locally popular and match up with the given genre (e.g., because of shared attributes such as same or similar genre, artist, etc.). Different tile visual presentations also are contemplated, as are different physical jukebox designs. In certain example embodiments, a sealed core unit with the “brains” of the jukebox is insertable into a docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francois Beaumier, Karim Dhambri, Daniel Susla, Matthew Labunka, Ian Moulton, Samer Alameer, Michael Tooker
  • Patent number: 11345278
    Abstract: One or more light sources, one or more detectors, a processor, and a controller are configured to provide spot illumination that follows a moving object, a moving occupant, or a portion of a moving occupant in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Michael Camras, Jyoti Kiron Bhardwaj
  • Patent number: 11344151
    Abstract: A method for the optical recognition of capsules for hot beverages machines comprises the steps of introducing a capsule in a machine, stimulating the capsule by an exciting optical signal emitted by a light source, reading a feedback optical signal by an optical reader, acquisition of the values of the frequency and/or the time frame of the feedback optical signal, determining the fulfillment of predetermined conditions on the values of the frequency and/or the time frame. On the basis of the step of evaluating there is then a step of blocking the normal operation of the machine or a step of pursuing the normal operation of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: GB PROGETTI S.R.L.
    Inventor: Alberto Rolla
  • Patent number: 11327588
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, to systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features and improved user interfaces. For instance, a smart search may be provided, e.g., where search results vary based on the popularity of songs within the venue, in dependence on songs being promoted, etc. As another example, a tile-based approach to organizing groupings of songs is provided. Groupings may involve self-populating collections of songs that combine centrally-promoted songs, songs in a given genre that are popular across an audiovisual distribution network, and songs that are locally popular and match up with the given genre (e.g., because of shared attributes such as same or similar genre, artist, etc.). Different tile visual presentations also are contemplated, as are different physical jukebox designs. In certain example embodiments, a sealed core unit with the “brains” of the jukebox is insertable into a docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francois Beaumier, Karim Dhambri, Daniel Susla, Matthew Labunka, Ian Moulton, Samer Alameer, Michael Tooker
  • Patent number: 11306907
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lighting apparatus and relates to a lighting field. The lighting apparatus includes an outer housing, an inner housing, a face ring, a functional module and a first conductive wire. A portion of the inner housing is arranged inside an accommodating cavity and separates the accommodating cavity of the housing into a light source cavity and a via cavity; the face ring is located outside the accommodating cavity and connected with the inner housing, and encloses to form an installation cavity; the installation cavity is sequentially in communication with the via cavity and the first via hole, so that the functional module mounted in the installation cavity may be electrically connected with the first conductive wire; and the first conductive wire sequentially passes through the via cavity and the first via hole to extend out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Opple Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yongfu Gao
  • Patent number: 11259388
    Abstract: Techniques for employing an enhanced light device to determine desirable information to a user are presented. Such light device(s) can comprise or be associated with a light management component (LMC) that can employ sensors to monitor respective characteristics or conditions of a device, an environment, and/or a user to determine respective contexts for the device, environment, or user, wherein the user can interact with or be in proximity to the device or environment. The light device(s) collects data, including sensor data, relating to the device or environment from the device, the environment, or other data sources. The LMC determines a desirable subset of information to present to the user based on the respective contexts. The LMC facilitates presenting the desirable subset of information to the user via the light device or a communication device of the user that is communicatively connected to the light device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: RESILIENCE MAGNUM IP, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rosen, Ronald Cozean, Eric Allen, David Edward Mordetzky, Megan Horvath, Anthony John Pyros, John Elwood, Michael Chang, Elie Attarian
  • Patent number: 11215188
    Abstract: A combination assembly or apparatus of a ceiling fan and heater. The combination assembly or apparatus includes a ceiling fan, a heater, a fan to blow air across the heater, a translucent band, motor driven rotating reflective foils each having mounted therein a light source (e.g. an LED) to shine through the translucent band to give a motion effect like a flickering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: SQL Technologies Corp.
    Inventor: Ran Roland Kohen
  • Patent number: 11209154
    Abstract: An illuminated pad for a furniture leg has a translucent outer layer that has exterior cushioning and a foam cushion layer. A string of LED lights is located in between the outer layer and the cushion layer. A power source is within the pad to power the lights. A sensor faces outwardly from outer layer, the sensor adapted to cause the lights to turn when at least one of low light level and motion are detected. The pad has portions of a securing mechanism adapted to secure the device about a leg of furniture. A soft inner surface faces a furniture leg when the device is secured about the leg. An access panel may be provided to reach the interior to charge or battery or to access other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Ron E Marks
  • Patent number: 11185213
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting whether an illumination source of an endoscope is in use (inside the body of a patient) versus not in use (outside the body of a patient). The disclosure relies on the fact that the working environment is lit solely by the endoscope and its components. Thus, communication between the illumination or light source controller and the imaging device, such as a surgical camera, is required. When the illumination or light source is turned off and the endoscope is outside the body, a sensor will detect ambient light alerting the illumination source controller that it is outside the body, which then keeps the illumination source off or at a low intensity level. Conversely, when the illumination source is turned off and the endoscope is inside the body, the sensor will not detect any light (or will detect only a very low level of light).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern, Joshua D. Talbert, Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
  • Patent number: 11140757
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the irradiation of an object with light from a luminaire includes the luminaire having one or more light sources, which emit light having a spatial radiation pattern; a computing unit, connected to the luminaire and set up to acquire information about an illuminance of the light of the light sources; a first memory, connected to the computing unit and in which information about spatial positioning of the luminaire relative to a surface of the object is stored; and a second memory, connected to the computing unit and in which information about the spatial radiation pattern of the light sources is stored. The computing unit may calculate and output a local intensity of light incident at the respective position on the basis of illuminance information, the spatial radiation pattern of the light sources, and the spatial positioning of the luminaire relative to the surface of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Inna Susin, Guido Angenendt
  • Patent number: 11125831
    Abstract: A testing device for testing a wireless power transmitter device having at least one transmitter coil comprises at least one wireless power receiver coil and is in operative communication with a processing means with associated memory. The testing device is configured to receive a power signal applied by the wireless power transmitter device, transmit a first packet, being a signal strength packet, to the wireless power transmitter device in response to receiving said power signal, and transmit a second packet to the wireless power transmitter device if the wireless power transmitter device continues to transmit the power signal to the testing device in response to receiving the signal strength packet. The processing means stores the signal strength packet or signal strength value(s) thereof in the memory when the second packet is completely transmitted and, if not completely transmitted, disregards the signal strength packet or signal strength value(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ELECTDIS AB
    Inventors: Laurens Swaans, Kristoffer Dahl, Hayder Al-Ali
  • Patent number: 11121513
    Abstract: The LED night light or cover light has multiple Functions has built-in LED(s) for pre-determined illumination shown on housing, window, hole(s) of night or cover light which connect by prong to an existing wall inner-kit's receptacle to get AC power source to circuit(s) for predetermined at least LED(s) illumination functions. The night or cover light further incorporate with at least one USB charger, Outlet(s), IC, photo sensor, motion sensor, power fail sensor, surge or other protection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 11096527
    Abstract: An illuminated shower handle assembly for dimly illuminating a bathroom at night includes a handle that is positionable in a recess of a shower stall in a residential bathroom. The handle can be gripped during showering and the handle is comprised of a translucent material. A light emitter is integrated into the handle and the light emitter illuminates the handle when the light emitter is turned on. In this way the handle acts as a night light for dimly illuminating the residential bathroom at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: John Bice
  • Patent number: 11101693
    Abstract: A system includes a power source, a transmitter circuit, a conductor, and a receiver circuit. The transmitter circuit is supplied by the power source and wirelessly supplies the receiver circuit via the conductor. The conductor includes a plurality of distributed capacitances coupled in series with the conductor. The receiver circuit includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary coil has at least two turns and includes a plurality of distributed capacitances. The transmitter circuit includes an Open Loop Reactance Matching (OLRM) control circuit, a first inverter, a second inverter, and a third inverter. The OLRM control circuit controls the first inverter to generate a high frequency AC voltage to be supplied to the conductor. During wireless power transfer, the OLRM control circuit performs reactance matching by controlling the second and third inverters to maintain the transmitter voltage and current in phase without requiring any feedback sensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Glowol inc.
    Inventor: Hamed Khalilinia
  • Patent number: 11085601
    Abstract: A microwave-sensor application for a light or electric device has a built-in microwave-sensor which can penetrate a wall, glass, building, garage door, or cement to detect over a 360 degree angle and predetermined vertical range. The microwave sensor can be used to activate a microwave-sensor application device or light device having an LED and/or laser for illumination or to provide an anti-theft alarm or warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien