Angularly Adjustable Or Repositionable Patents (Class 362/287)
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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: 6869201Abstract: An apparatus that removably connects an AA or AAA-size flashlight conjoined with a reflective device that can be removably attached to a retractable leash, or any other device, or the forearm of a person using a standard non-retractable leash. The apparatus has a loop section, and long and short members of primarily elastic material with Velcroâ„¢ hook and loop type fasteners positioned at either end. The loop section is a receiving area for a flashlight and is integrated within the long and short members. The long and short members and loop section have a reflective property. The long and short members wrap completely around the vertical mid-section of the retractable leash. The reflective quality of the device combined with use of a flashlight allows the person walking a dog to become more visible to others in the absence of ambient light, as well as, providing increased visibility by the individual person.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Inventor: Stephen M. Kruger
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Patent number: 6869209Abstract: A wedge base track lamp holder assembly includes a base, at least one conductive contact member, and a retention piece. The base includes a first channel with an opening at one end of the base, a second channel extending away from the first channel and having an opening at an end opposite the first channel, and an adaptor portion extending from the base and enclosing part of the second channel. The conductive contact members are insertable within the first channel and the second channel. The retention piece in insertable within the second channel and configured to retain the conductive contact members within the first channel and the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Bruce Layne, James V. Agro
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Patent number: 6866396Abstract: An illuminated garment holder includes at least one support member having a free end which is adapted to be secured to a wall or ceiling. The opposite end includes a connecting joint on which an elongated light fixture is rotatably mounted in a generally horizontal position. The light fixture includes a fluorescent bulb or the like, and a translucent lens through which light from the bulb is transmitted to the exterior of the fixture. The fixture can be rotated to any of the number of positions and locked in place to direct the light as desired. The fixture is dimensioned to support clothing hangers for garment displays.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: JJI Lighting Group, Inc.Inventor: Lee Ward
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Patent number: 6860624Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided wherein the lighting fixture comprises a lamp and a positioning assembly. The positioning assembly is configured to allow translational, and rotational positioning of the lamp relative to a housing. The positioning assembly is also configured to be received by a housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Atom Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. Hille, Jeffrey B. Berghoff, Jon T. Lundquist
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Patent number: 6860619Abstract: A tree torchiere lamp having a general area lighting means connected to one end of a stem which, in turn, is supported upon a base. At least two task lights are rigidly connected to the stem at points longitudinally spaced apart along the stem by a fully flexible arm allowing the task light to be positioned in a multitude of positions surrounding the stem.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
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Patent number: 6854862Abstract: An adjustable light includes a knock down base frame, a vertical frame, which supports a boom arm, which in turn supports a light fixture. The light fixture is supported on the boom arm by a fixture mount that provides five degrees of freedom of movement of the light fixture relative to the boom arm. The boom arm is pivotally mounted to the vertically adjustable frame, thereby providing two additional degrees of freedom to the light fixture relative to the ground. The base frame includes two legs that are movably secured to the base frame. The base frame and the legs include wheels, the wheel supports being movably mounted to the frame and legs to allow for free movement on any planar surface on which the adjustable light is supported. The boom arm and the shield of the light fixture include bumpers to prevent damage by inadvertent contact to a surface. The lens in the fixture is replaceable to allow the user to use different lenses as dictated by the job requirements.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Steven L. Hopf
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Patent number: 6853041Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for a new class of micro-machined electromechanical devices that make use of vibrating membranes. The electromechanical devices include two or more electrodes which are positioned with a membrane. A gap exists between the membrane and each electrode which may vary for each electrode. In general, one electrode is used as an input electrode which receives an electrical signal that causes vibration of the membrane. The vibration of the membrane is then coupled to a receiving or an output electrode. A DC bias voltage is applied to the electrodes to set or modify a width of a gap in the electromechanical device. The electromechanical device could be designed as a transformer, a capacitor, a resonator or a filter. In addition, the device includes a control voltage to dynamically change the coupling between the input electrode and the output electrode(s).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Butrus Thomas Khuri-Yakub, Fahrettin Levent Degertekin, Arif Sanli Ergun
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Patent number: 6848815Abstract: A marine anchor and navigational light system for providing flexible and resilient lights which cannot be damaged.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Inventor: Thomas J. Born
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Patent number: 6843589Abstract: A low profile lighting system for military or other heavy equipment vehicles that includes a high intensity discharge (HID) headlight, and light emitting diode (LED) turn signals and running light. A microprocessor controller is included to interface to the vehicle lighting control system. An electromechanical actuator lifts and holds the light unit in place. The light unit is mounted on a hidden hinge in an armored and signature managed housing. The unique hinge design allows for electromechanical actuation of the lights from a micro-controller. The special hinge enables the external surfaces of the vehicle to be generally planar, and thereby ready to accept further signature management treatments.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: United Defense LPInventors: Jaspal Singh Dhillon, Valent Horvatich, James Robert Turner, Marco Albert Middione
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Patent number: 6837600Abstract: An auxiliary vehicle lamp comprises an outer casing, a lower casing coupled to the outer casing and a rotary lamp. The rotary lamp further comprises: a seat portion, a rotary seat and an illuminating lamp. The seat portion has a bottom seat. The bottom seat is a cylinder with a chamfered portion. An upper side of the bottom seat is tapered and is extended with a rod portion. The rotary seat having one end which is formed with a coupling hole and is chamfered to be matched to the chamfered portion of the seat. An upper inner side of the coupling hole having a ball bearing which is exactly coupled to the rod. The rotary seat has a weight; and an upper side of the rotary seat has a lock screw for locking the illuminating lamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventor: Hsin Fu Chang
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Patent number: 6836065Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorescent lamp having a transparent or translucent glass bulb of a tubular cross section containing an inert gas such as Neon, Argon, Krypton or Xenon. An element to produce an electric discharge within the bulb will energize a coating of a fluorescent material deposited on the interior surface of the glass bulb to emit visible light. At least one region uncoated by the fluorescent material is provided at the interior surface of the glass bulb in manner which creates the appearance of a repeating pattern such that visible light is emitted by the fluorescent material and no visible light is emitted by the at least one region uncoated. The region uncoated define a spiraled pattern to the glass bulb such that when the glass bulb is rotated about the axis of the spiraled pattern a generally upwardly or downwardly motion is perceived by a person looking at the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Lap Lee ChowInventor: Shing Cheung Chow
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Patent number: 6834983Abstract: A lighting standard, and a method for its use, that has incorporated into its top end a swivel means for the adjustment of a lighting fixture head in train and elevation. The swivel means also incorporates passages through which electrical conductors are passed to provide power for the lighting fixture. The elevating member can include a fixture body, or in the alternative, the fixture body and elevating member can be separate components. The lower end of the standard can be buried in the ground, with the wiring necessary to power the fixture entering through the lower end of the standard and wiring terminations being made through a covered opening on the side of the standard. In the alternative, the standard can be connected directly to a junction box. Applications may include, but are not limited to, landscape lighting, accent lighting, and the lighting of signs, driveways, and walkways.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Inventor: Michael Lee Guritz
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Publication number: 20040246723Abstract: A light-motion sensor assembly, for use with a light, has a base plate. A light fixture is coupled to the base plate. A motion sensor has a housing for retaining one or more sensors for converting light signals into one or more electronic signals. A flexible conduit couples the motion sensor housing to the base plate, and the flexible conduit permits selective orientation of the motion sensor in various positions relative to the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Brian Graves, Poho Shyu
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Patent number: 6802626Abstract: A dual-voltage lighting fixture assembly having at least two independent lighting circuits for supporting and energizing tube-type lamps. The assembly comprises a track having an insulating housing for mounting at least one set of conductors along an upper plane surface of the housing and at least one other set of conductors along a lower plane surface of the housing. Sets of complementary tabs formed in the housing provide means for locking a plurality of lamp clips at predetermined positions on the track. An improved lamp clip includes means for connecting the lamp clip to the track and separate means for making electrical contact between the lamp and one of the conductors in the track. The lamp clip has corresponding apertures for receiving the complementary tabs in the track to lock the lamp clip in position, and an outwardly-extending tang integral with one side thereof for making electrical contact with the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Lighting World Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Belfer, David Morgan
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Patent number: 6802627Abstract: A directional luminaire having a door frame, a lamp shroud, and a lampholder socket attached to a luminaire structure. The luminaire is wired, either directly or indirectly, to provide an electrical connection to a lampholder socket configured to receive a lamp. The lamp shroud has an opening from which the light output is directed. Further, the rim edge of the lamp shroud and retaining lip of the door frame interact to permit substantially complete rotation of the lamp shroud and lamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, Larry A. Akers
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Patent number: 6796684Abstract: The recessed light fixture has an adjustable structure enabling it to be rotated in relation to the ground located beneath it or other reference level so that it is level, while it remains attached to a support structure. The recessed light fixture includes a cover and a light assembly contained within a housing. The light assembly is attached to the housing using retention members that are positioned within elongated receiving slots located on the light assembly. The receiving slots allow the light assembly to be rotated within the housing. Further, the receiving slots enable the light assembly and cover attached to the light assembly to be repositioned without having to reinstall the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
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Patent number: 6786622Abstract: A searchlight including a housing having first and second ends, a window in the first end of the housing and a lamp disposed within the housing so as to emit light through the window. A post is secured to a positioning assembly within the body. The positioning assembly includes: a first motor operable to rotate the housing in a first plane with respect to the post, and a second motor operable to rotate the housing in a second plane with respect to the post.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Lee Rice
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Patent number: 6769790Abstract: A light is mounted on each one of a plurality of movable light supporting carts. The carts are moved along a predefined path. The lights can be energized to produce light beams as the carts move. Alternatively, the lights may remain off as the carts are controllably moved along the path to position each cart at a selected location along the path, and the lights energized after the carts are position. The carts, or selected carts, can be controllably moved at a selectably variable speed or speeds and/or in a selectably variable direction or directions while the lights are energized to produce the light beams. The lights themselves can be controllably moved with respect to their respective support carts, to controllably pan, tilt, swivel, etc. each light as the carts move, thereby facilitating production of a wide range of illumination effects.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventors: Hermann Frühm, François Eugene Charron
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Patent number: 6769791Abstract: A utility light includes a housing having a lens opening closed by a removable lens. Four fluorescent twin lamp assemblies mounted in the housing are separately switched in pairs to provide two levels of illumination. The housing is pivotally mounted on a stand for rotation about a first axis. The housing can be supported freestanding by the stand or attached to a support surface utilizing the stand. A hook mounted on the stand permits the housing and the stand to be rotated about a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co, Inc.Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
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Patent number: 6764202Abstract: Illuminators illuminate tombstones. Human beings frequently desire to remember and show respect for their departed loved ones through the use of vigil lights. Illuminators are solar powered, thereby eliminating the need for an electrical outlet near the grave site and ensuring that the tombstone will always be illuminated at night. An alignment adjuster and lens are provided so that the emitted light is focused on the desired location. A rod with a pointed end is included to secure the illuminator in place on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventors: Larry Herring, Judy Herring
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Patent number: 6761474Abstract: A portable shop light with extended handle is a utility light assembly having an extended handle mounted thereto. The utility light assembly has a pivotally mounted utility light, along with a pair of caster wheels. A support member is affixed to the extended handle to provide an additional point of support so the portable shop light with extended handle may be positioned in a self-stabilized and freestanding manner. An up-turned handgrip end of the extended handle facilitates placement and positioning of the portable shop light with extended handle underneath an automobile or in another low or restricted area.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventor: Donald E. Race
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Publication number: 20040125597Abstract: A container, such as a tool box, has an interior storage compartment and a cover with a light opening therein. A light is mounted within the compartment and is selectively positionable to shine through the light opening or to illuminate the interior of the storage compartment. Preferably, the light is mounted on an articulated hinge allowing movement between a plurality of discrete positions and locks in place in a stored position. The light may be battery operated and may be removable if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: ZAG INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventor: Yehuda Einav
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Patent number: 6755557Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting fixture that provides easy lamp replacement and blocks the view of the back wiring.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Stauner, Gerald Kubaszko
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Patent number: 6755559Abstract: A luminaire comprising an optical assembly that has a mounting interface. A socket holder has a mounting member that is adapted to mount the socket holder to the mounting interface of the optical assembly. First and second proximate surfaces are adapted to support a socket and a light source in first and second orientations, respectively. The socket holder defines a central axis. A longitudinal axis is defined by the socket and the light source in the first orientation is substantially parallel to the central axis of the socket holder and a longitudinal axis of the socket and the light source in the second orientation is angled with respect to the central axis of the socket holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: James P. Wang, Marc A. Schetselaar, Richard E. Simon
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Publication number: 20040114376Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of absorbing and fixing to a metal surface magnetically; 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, illumined 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 absorb and fix anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
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Publication number: 20040114358Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed which includes a housing adapted to receive one or more battery cells and having a transparent lens on a forward end thereof. An LED light source connected to the cell is utilized in conjunction with collimating optics positioned adjacent the LED to refract rays of light from the LED forwardly. A first paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light from the collimating optics and to reflect the rays rearwardly and a second paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light reflected rearwardly from the first paraboloid reflector and to further reflect the rays forwardly through the transparent lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: William T. Storey, Brian E. Probst, Joseph E. Gorrie
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Patent number: 6741324Abstract: A low profile combination exit and emergency light system having a single piece body with a central internal chamber having a pair of spaced batteries connected to a LED lighting strip, and a pair of integral end portions with separate downwardly shining lights held therein. The system may be mounted from the top utilizing a special adapter and may include emergency lights mounted in special movable housings that pivot to allow a broad range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Inventor: Il Kim
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Publication number: 20040095761Abstract: A theatrical luminaire for entertainment and architectural applications includes a lamp socket accessible from the exterior of the luminaire housing. A lamp includes a base, a bulb on one side of the base and a handle on the other side. The handle is grasped to insert the lamp into the socket. When the base is mounted in the socket, the bulb extends through the socket into the luminaire and the handle remains accessible at the exterior of the luminaire. The lamp is mounted with a one-handed push and turn motion, and contacts on wings of the base engage socket contacts as the lamp is turned to its final position. The socket is mounted on a support that is adjustable relative to the luminaire housing to preserve the correct lamp positioning when the lamp is replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventor: Gregory F. Esakoff
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Patent number: 6736529Abstract: A light device includes a base having two spaced flaps, a housing disposed between the flaps, and rotatably secured to the base with a retaining ring. A circuit board is received in the housing and has one or more light members, a casing is received in the housing to receive one or more batteries which may energize the light members. The base includes one or more spring blades to engage with the housing, and to retain the housing to the base at selected angular position. A cap is rotatably secured to the casing, and includes one or more latches to detachably engage with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventor: Wen Sung Lee
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Publication number: 20040090781Abstract: An adjustable lamp fixture comprises a mounting plate, at least an intermediate connector body, at least a lamp holder and a motion detection device. There are various mounting methods such as onto a wall or onto a ceiling. At least a first set of standard screw and spring mechanism engages the mounting plate with an open terminal end of the intermediate connector body. At least a second set of standard screw and spring mechanism engages one lateral end of the intermediate connector body linking one lamp holder. The standard screw and spring mechanism comprises a shoulder screw, a tower spring and a compression ring in that order. According to the invention, the rotation adjustment of the lamp fixture is facilitated about the first set of standard screw and spring mechanism, and the tilting adjustment of the lamp fixture is facilitated about the second set of standard screw and spring mechanism, the facilitation being substantially tool free.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: IQ Group Sdn BhdInventor: Keat Hock Yeoh
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Patent number: 6733162Abstract: A vehicle lamp. A lamp chamber is partitioned by a lamp body in a vessel-like shape and by a front face lens, a reflector is attachedly inserted with a light source and is contained in the lamp chamber, and an aiming mechanism is interposed between the lamp body and the reflector for supporting the reflector inclinably to the lamp body. The reflector is inclined by rotating an aiming screw supported by a screw inserting hole provided at the lamp body. A rear end portion of the aiming screw projects to the rear side of the lamp body and includes an integrated crown gear made of a metal. A disk face of the gear is provided with a raised wrench engaging portion for engaging with an L-shaped wrench to thereby operate to rotate the aiming screw by using the L-shaped wrench extending from the side of the lamp piece. Aiming screw adjustments can be carried out even when there is no rear space behind the lamp piece. The wrench engaging portion can be formed simply.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Kurita, Katsuhiko Iiyama
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Patent number: 6733153Abstract: A laser diode module attachment and mounting apparatus for adjustably mounting a laser diode module onto a fixed object, such as a pole, table edge, or refrigerator or the like, or an item of apparel, such as a cap, belt, pants, shirt or the like, thereby enhancing not only the practical applications for the Laser Diode, but also furthering its entertainment appeal. The laser diode module attachment and mounting apparatus allows for aiming, and hence projecting, a laser image on a desired target while the laser diode module is either attached to an item of apparel worn by the user or mounted onto an object. The apparatus generally comprises a first means for attaching a laser diode module onto an object, a second means for adjusting a laser diode module, and an attachment mechanism for securing the laser diode module onto the second adjusting means. The second adjusting means allows for rotation, and hence, aiming of the laser diode module around one rotational axis or around a plurality of rotational axes.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Otto International, Inc.Inventor: Razgo Lee
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Patent number: 6729748Abstract: An electric lighting device which simulates the look of a wax candle. The device includes a body formed of relatively high melting temperature candle wax. A longitudinal channel runs between a top portion and a bottom portion of the body. In the bottom portion radial channels provided between the longitudinal channel and the circumferentional surface of the body. These channels provide ventilation to the candle body when the lighting device is in operation. A fix unit is also provided which has openings adapted to a line with the channels in the body so that air circulation is maintained when the candle body is placed in the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Kevin Reilly
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Patent number: 6726348Abstract: An illumination assembly includes a support bracket adapted for mounting on a support structure and a housing adjustably connected to the support bracket. A directional light source is mounted within the housing. A cam follower/locking-mechanism connected to the support bracket and the housing angularly adjusts the housing to a selected position relative to the support bracket and locks the housing in the selected position. Also provided is an adjustable directional mounting for a directional light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Jennifer L. Gloisten
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Patent number: 6702453Abstract: Adjacent housings of a light fixture each mount a lamp. A rigid, hollow fitting extends between adjacent housings. The fitting's outside diameter is small enough relative to openings in the housings that receive the connector that adjacent housings can pivot, rotate and move longitudinally and pivot on the connectors. Electric wiring passes through the connectors between the housings.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Birchwood Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Darrin Weedon
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Patent number: 6698914Abstract: The optical unit for an automotive vehicle comprises a housing (5) having a main opening (13) intended to be facing the vehicle exterior, and at least one headlamp element (17) fixed inside said housing. The optical unit comprises an intermediate fastening member (21) on which said headlamp element (17) is fixed, said intermediate fastening member (21) being itself fixed detachably inside the housing (5) by releasable fastening means (22), such as to be displaceable toward the main opening (13) of the housing (5) when said fastening means (22) are released.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Faurecia IndustriesInventors: Sébastien Berne, Caroline Riviere
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Patent number: 6695396Abstract: An adjustable fastener assembly for a vehicle includes a retainer for connection to a first vehicle part and a tab portion for connection to a second vehicle part to be received by the retainer. The adjustable fastener assembly also includes an adjustable mechanism between the tab portion and the retainer to act as a temporary holding device to prevent the tab portion from exiting the retainer after a position of the first vehicle part and the second vehicle part are set to a desired location relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventor: Leo Francis Schwab
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Patent number: 6676280Abstract: In a projection apparatus projecting an image by using light of a light source contained in a housing, there is provided a light source mounting device in which when the light source in the housing is replaced, the light source is mounted and the light source is raised from a position of an opening used for taking in and out a light source to a normal position to make positioning, so that the light source in the housing can be simply replaced.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Takatsuka, Susumu Yamada, Hiroyuki Ono, Makoto Shinoda
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Patent number: 6644836Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for hanging rope lights on a gutter. The light holder has a spiral that fits over the lip of a gutter and a hook at an opposite end sized to receive a rope light. The body is shaped so that the hook is opposite a curved portion of the front wall of the gutter, at the intersection of the front wall and the bottom of the gutter or below the bottom of the gutter. Curved sections may be provided on the body between the hook and the spiral to receive additional rope lights. A hook may be provided to mount rope lights above the top lip of the gutter or adjacent the flat portion at the top of the gutter.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.Inventor: William E. Adams
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Patent number: 6644837Abstract: A surgical lighthead includes a reflector, a lens coupled to the reflector, and a handle located adjacent the lens. The handle defines an air passage to facilitate installation of a shield over the handle. A lamp assembly includes a support and at least one bulb located on the support between the reflector and the lens. Tubes are mounted in an interior region of the lighthead between the reflector and the lens, and rods are configured to engage the support. Each rod extends through the support and into a corresponding tube. The rods include at least one threaded portion configured to secure the lamp assembly within the interior region. The rods are slidable relative to the tubes upon disengagement of the threaded portions of the rods to permit the lamp assembly to move out of the interior region of the lighthead. The rods include stops to prevent separation of the lamp assembly from the lighthead. A controller turns the bulb on and off and adjusts the intensity level of light emitted from the bulb.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Borders, Dennis C. Coon, Ronald P. Krahe, John M. Bulko
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Patent number: 6637914Abstract: When the vehicle body rolls to the oncoming lane, a light source bulb is turned to a direction opposite to a rolling direction to keep the posture of the light source bulb in an erect state. Accordingly, a horizontal cut-off line CL1 of a low-beam light distribution pattern P is prevented from slanting downward to the oncoming lane side. A horizontal cut-off line forming area 20a1 of a reflector 20 is formed with a plurality of reflection elements 20s1a and 20s1b and the like. Those elements are formed extending from the upper end to the lower end and slanting, at an angle of 5°, downward to the optical axis Ax1 with respect to the vertical direction. As a result, when the vehicle body rolls to the oncoming lane side, the reflection elements 20s1a and 20s1b and the like are substantially orthogonal to a light-dark borderline L1 formed by an inner shade 18c of the light source bulb, to thereby sharpen the horizontal cut-off line.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masahito Naganawa
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Patent number: 6634764Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system for holding equipment in a ceiling. The system comprises a first side member. The system comprises a second side member in spaced relation with the first side member. The first side and second side members define a length between them. The system comprises a connecting member which attaches to the first side and second side members and connects the first side member with the second side member. The length between the first side member and second side member is variable and defined by the length of the connecting member. The first side member and second side member and connecting member are distinct from each other. The present invention pertains to a method for forming a lighting system comprising the steps of attaching a top plate to a first main profile and a second main profile in parallel and spaced relation with the first main profile to define a trough. Each main profile has a bottom.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
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Publication number: 20030179572Abstract: A utility light includes a base, an arm coupled to the base, and a headlamp coupled to the arm. The headlamp itself includes an LED, a power source to power the LED, and a switch to control the LED. The base can be adapted to be clipped to a page and adapted to support the arm and headlamp when the base is placed onto a flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Tim Schnell
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Publication number: 20030174494Abstract: A novelty item that spins at least one length of electroluminescent wire to produce a circular pattern of light. The device has at least one length of electroluminescent wire that radially extends from a rotating hub. Each length of electroluminescent wire may hang free or may be supported by a flexible arm that also extends from the rotating hub. When the hub rotates, the various lengths of electroluminescent light rotate about the hub in a circular pathway. This produces what appears to be an illuminated spinning disk of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventor: Mark Chernick
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Patent number: 6619809Abstract: An orientation-adjusting device for a vehicle head light comprises a housing encasement, an active unit, a driven unit, a cover, and driven screw rod, an elastic unit, and an elastic sealing unit. The housing encasement is installed with an elliptical hole and an axial hole. The active unit has an axial portion axially installed to the axial hole, and a gear portion located in the housing encasement. The driven unit is installed with a gear portion engaged with the gear portion of the action unit, and an axially-formed penetrating hole, which includes a threaded hole section near the active unit and a threadless hole section remotely away from the active unit. The cover is installed on the housing encasement to cover the interior of the housing encasement for preventing the driven unit from projecting out from the housing encasement.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Ekpac Taiwan, Ltd.Inventor: Zu-Yu Chiang
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Patent number: 6616293Abstract: A lighted cap is described, comprising a cap having a crown and a bill, and a light structure rotatably fixed to a point on the bill. Rotation to a forward-facing direction for the light results in contacting a contact point that closes a circuit, thereby supplying power to the lamp in the rotatable light structure. The light is used for nighttime activities, such as fishing, when light is needed and a light-weight hat is desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventor: Scott Alan Mickey
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Patent number: 6612720Abstract: The spot light fixture comprises a housing formed from the combination of a base and a shroud which enclose a reflector assembly. A compression spring in the base generates an outward axial bias to press the reflector assembly toward a window in the end of the shroud. The interior of the shroud, which has a first inner diameter, has an annular ridge which defines a second, smaller inner diameter. One or more optical elements for modification of the beam emitted from the reflector assembly have an outer diameter adapted to fit within the first inner diameter but smaller than the second inner diameter may be inserted into the shroud between the reflector assembly and the annular ridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
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Patent number: 6606808Abstract: An emergency exit sign includes a support assembly which permits rotation of lighting heads, about an upright axis, through an angle greater than 180°. A freely rotatable joint element is used to maintain the lighting heads, in cooperation with mating facets, in various positions without the need for mechanical fasteners. The lighting heads are also attached to a snap connector which, enables the lighting head to be shifted about an arcuate axis, as well as rotated about a still further axis which is substantially perpendicular to the upright axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Best Lighting Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey S. Katz
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Publication number: 20030137835Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar