Recessed Patents (Class 362/364)
  • Patent number: 9206968
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a light fixture, which may be a type of recessed downlight called a wallwasher, includes a light housing and has a power supply, such as a driver and/or electrical junction box, mounted on or forming an arm. The arm is rotationally coupled to the light housing, with the arm having two axes of rotation relative to the light housing. That is, the arm freely rotates laterally about a first axis, and freely rotates in elevation about a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.
    Inventor: Doug Highbridge
  • Patent number: 9202394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shading device for use with a display system. The shading device comprising fixing means (102) for fixing onto the display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: BARCO N.V.
    Inventor: Karim Meersman
  • Patent number: 9121590
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a fixture to be generally received in a recess of a support surface. A plurality of light engines are disposed within the fixture. The light engines each have at least one light source. A heat flange disposed about a distal end region of said fixture. The heat flange having a hollow, generally frustum shape with a cross-section extending generally radially outwardly beyond said fixture and extending away from said distal end region of said fixture. The hollow shape provides a flange cavity for housing of driver or other components for the light engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
    Inventors: James Gotay, Thomas Noll, Thomas Dreeben, Heinz Ito
  • Patent number: 9039253
    Abstract: Provided is an illumination device including a light source, a power supply to supply power to the light source, a housing including one side formed to be open, and including the light source and the power supply in the housing, at least one diffusion cover, disposed on the open side of the housing, through which light from the light source passes, and a power cover, disposed on the open side of the housing, to cover one side of the power supply. The illumination device may minimize a number of components or tools used for installing the illumination device. The illumination device may be readily installed by changing a structure and components included in the illumination device may be readily changed and repaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joong Hun Jin, Min Ho Cha, Hyeong Won Yun
  • Patent number: 9039254
    Abstract: A recessed lighting system is provided. The recessed lighting system includes a light module and a driver separately coupled to a chassis. The light module includes one or more rotatable prongs for allowing the light module to pivot while the driver and chassis remain static. By being mechanically separate, the driver does not interfere with the movement of the light module. In particular, since the light module is not directly coupled to and is mechanically separate from the driver, pivoting the light module does not require space in a cavity of an associated housing to accommodate the rotation of the driver. This independent freedom of movement allows the light module to achieve a greater degree of rotation in comparison to light modules that are mechanically dependent on drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Michael D. Danesh
  • Patent number: 9033559
    Abstract: An assembling heat dissipating lighting device comprises a lamp socket means and a heat dissipating lighting means. The lamp socket means includes an installing space and an installing hole communicated with the installing space. A periphery of the installing hole is formed with an inserting portion and an engaging portion. The heat dissipating lighting means includes a LED lighting member and a heat dissipating member thermally connected with the LED lighting member, and an outer ring surface of the LED lighting member has an engaging element and a fastening portion. The heat dissipating lighting means is fixed to the lamp socket means by way of engaging the engaging element into the installing space and correspondingly engaging the fastening portion with the engaging portion by way of rotating the heat dissipating lighting means. Thus, the convenience of disassembly and fixation of the assembling heat dissipating lighting device is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Polar-Lights Opto Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsien-Chih Ting, Cheng-Tai Chou, Chun-Jiun Chang
  • Patent number: 9033557
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to underwater lights for attachment to a niche, the niche including a threaded hole. The underwater lights include a light body that defines a flange. The flange includes an elongated slot. The elongated slot is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastening element therethrough for securing the light body to the niche. The underwater lights can include a spacer through which the fastening element is inserted. Tabs of the spacer can be inserted into the elongated slot of the flange. The elongated slot is configured and dimensioned to receive the fastening element therethrough. The threaded hole is configured and dimensioned to receive the fastening element. A position of the light body relative to the niche is adjustable by translating the fastening element within the elongated slot. Embodiments are also directed to underwater light systems and associated methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Potucek, James Carter
  • Patent number: 9028093
    Abstract: A method of retro-fitting an existing luminaire housing comprises the steps of removing lighting components from the existing housing, fastening a first powertray retaining assembly to an end cap of the existing housing, fastening a second powertray retaining assembly to a second end cap of the existing troffer, telescoping a powertray to a size allowing the powertray to be moved through an opening in the existing housing, inserting the powertray through the opening in the existing housing and retaining the powertray on one of the first and second retaining assemblies, telescoping the powertray to engage the other of the first and second retaining assemblies and, positioning a diffuser in the troffer. A retro-fit luminaire assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: William C. Fabbri
  • Patent number: 9010956
    Abstract: A light module includes a heat sink and one or more light sources coupled within a heat sink cavity formed therein. The heat sink includes an internal surface surrounding the cavity. The internal surface includes a mounting region, a reflector region extending from the perimeter of the mounting region to a distal end, and a decorative region extending from the distal end to a second distal end. The light module includes multiple mounting pads coupled circumferentially around a portion of the heat sink. The mounting pads are configured to facilitate the heat sink being coupled within different housing diameter sizes. The light module includes a trim ring integrally formed with the heat sink and extending radially outward from one end of the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Jared Michael Davis
  • Patent number: 9004728
    Abstract: A light assembly that includes a mounting frame on which a light engine is mounted so as to direct light through the mounting frame opening and out of an opening in the ceiling. The light assembly is designed to permit the light engine to be rotated and tilted, in some embodiments without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Paul Gregory Thompson
  • Patent number: 9004713
    Abstract: An interior illumination assembly comprising a lamp housing mountable on an interior panel and a lamp removably supportable within the lamp housing. The lamp includes an LED module carrying an LED and removably receivable by the lamp housing into an installed position in the lamp housing. A lens is disposed across the module opening and a reflector carried by the LED module reflects light from the LED through the lens into the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Man-D-Tec, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Roy Mandy, Dalton John Mandy, Brandon Roy Mandy
  • Publication number: 20150085500
    Abstract: A recessed lighting assembly has an integrated junction box, a removable insert configured to be secured within the junction box/housing, and a connector for connecting the electrical components to electrical wires of the cable within the interior of the junction box/housing. The insert comprises a light emitter, such as one or more LEDs, electrical components for supplying current to the light emitter, and an exterior portion that is exposed when the assembly is mounted to the structure. The connector may include one or more quick connect members for conveniently connecting household wires to electrical leads of the insert. The assembly may be installed by initially mounting the junction box/housing to structure, forming an electrical connection between the household wires and the fixture wires, and securing the insert within the junction box/housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: CANARM LTD.
    Inventors: James A. Cooper, Hon Man Kuan
  • Patent number: 8979329
    Abstract: A curved wall, square-shaped reflector assembly includes multiple reflector wall sections and multiple enclosure wall sections. Each reflector wall section is slidably coupled to a respective enclosure wall section by positioning a top reflector flange of the reflector wall section above a top support flange of the enclosure wall section and aligning alignment features on the enclosure wall section with holes on the reflector wall section. In addition, a bottom flange of the reflector wall section is positioned below a bottom edge of the enclosure wall section, thereby providing a consistent tension along the wall surface of the reflector wall section. Each enclosure wall section includes flange members on opposing side edges. Each of the combined reflector-enclosure wall sections are positioned orthogonal to one-another and coupled together along the adjacent flanges from the adjacent enclosure wall sections with rivets. The assembly reduces light leak without damaging the reflector surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Michael Darrill Moore, Robert Allan Blalock
  • Publication number: 20150062930
    Abstract: An light emitting diode (LED) module includes a circuit board, a plurality of LED chips arranged on and electrically connected to the circuit board, and an encapsulant arranged on the circuit board and covering the LED chips, a plurality of first recesses defined in a first surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: CHUNG-MIN CHANG, CHIEN-LIN CHANG-CHIEN, YA-TING WU, ZHENG-HUA YANG
  • Patent number: 8967832
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise at least one aperture. The system can include a plate coupled to the grille and the plate can include a recess. Also, a set of illumination devices can be at least partially disposed within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak
  • Patent number: 8960973
    Abstract: Splice enclosures for housing wire splice connections in a luminaire are described herein. The splice enclosures may each include a cover that includes one or more tabs extending substantially orthogonal from the cover, and a bottom housing (or body) having a base and two side walls and two end walls. Moreover, at least one of the side walls includes an outer surface having one or more protrusions for engaging the tab(s) of the cover. Additionally, at least one of the end walls includes a wire routing aperture. In some embodiments of the invention the cover may include at least one notched protrusion that aligns with the wire routing aperture to retain wires exiting an end wall of the splice enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jyoti Kathawate, James Richard Christ
  • Patent number: 8956013
    Abstract: A light assembly contains a troffer containing a housing. One or more LED light units are contained within the troffer, wherein each of the LED light units contain only one corresponding conductive end cap. A pair of conductors extending from each of the corresponding conductive end caps are mated with a corresponding socket contained within a DC power supply module contained within the troffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Larry N. Shew
  • Patent number: 8950898
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an illumination device includes driver and LED lighting modules collectively sized to fit within a recessed-can lighting fixture constructed for use with incandescent or halogen bulbs, thereby facilitating LED changeover without removal and replacement of the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Terralux, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Catalano
  • Patent number: 8950885
    Abstract: A downlight comprises a light source for generating a light to be emitted downwards by the downlight, a mounting ring for retaining the downlight on a ceiling element, and a reflector for reflecting the light generated by the light source. A holding device which retains the reflector on the mounting ring is designed in such a way that the reflector is retained on the mounting ring merely by lying thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventor: Stephan Pieper
  • Patent number: 8950908
    Abstract: An improvement in a recessed lighting strip that interlocks between insulated roof panels is presented herein. The recessed lighting strip uses mating interlocks to snap between the insulated panels, providing a method to place lights at each panel juncture across the width of the application, without violating the integrity of the panels themselves. The lighting strip is made from extruded plastic or aluminum that is essentially an open-topped rectangular box, shaped on the sides to interlock with foam insulated room panels that are typically 3?-6? thick and used in the construction of patio covers, patio enclosures, sunrooms and all other residential and commercial applications which use insulated roof panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Joseph Berman
  • Patent number: 8944627
    Abstract: A recessed lighting device includes an electrical component housing that has a cavity. The recessed lighting device also includes a plaster ring that includes a plaster plate that has an opening therethrough. The plaster ring also includes a body extending substantially orthogonally from a perimeter of the opening towards the electrical component housing. The recessed lighting device further includes an illuminated panel that includes an electrical component assembly inserted through the opening and into the cavity, where the electrical component assembly is positioned within the electrical component housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Westly Davis Hetrick
  • Patent number: 8931932
    Abstract: A moisture release valve for an outdoor light including a valve body having a stem received in a valve guide and having a head seating with a valve seat integrally formed of part of a sidewall of a light casing of the light fixture. Valve body is gravity displaced between a closed position and an open position depending upon light fixture orientation and can include a counterweight carried by its stem interiorly disposed within the fixture helping to cause displacement of the valve body toward the desired open or closed position in response to a change in light fixture orientation. Valve body can be a rivet, such as a split rivet, and the counterweight can be a washer, such as an annular washer, having an opening generally in registry with the valve guide permitting fluid within the fixture to drain from the fixture when the valve is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignees: G.H.L. International, Inc., Magnum Power Products, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Lipscomb, Keith H. Hamm, Stanley L. Suring, Walter J. Fiedorowicz, Harley A. Reabe, Walter E. Frohboese, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150009676
    Abstract: A compact recessed lighting system is provided. The lighting system includes a light source module and a driver separately coupled to a unified casting. The driver is formed in a “donut” shape such that the light source module may be coupled to the casting in the center hole formed by the driver. The lighting system may also include a reflector that surrounds the light source module and shields the driver from exposure to the area surrounding the lighting system. Based on this configuration, the lighting system provides a compact design that allows the combined casting, light source module, driver, and reflector to be installed in a standard junction box instead of a “can” housing structure to reduce the overall cost of the lighting system while still complying with all building and safety codes/regulations. This configuration also allows the lighting system to achieve a UL fire-rating of at least two hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Michael D. Danesh
  • Patent number: 8920003
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a first body module, a light module, a second body module, a wire-receiving unit, and a wire. The light module is disposed on said first body module. The second body module is movable telescopically relative to the first body module. The wire has two ends respectively and electrically connected to the first and second body modules, and a portion that is received within the wire-receiving unit and that is movable at least partially into or out of the wire-receiving unit as a result of adjusting the length of the luminaire, thereby preventing entanglement of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: Lite-On Electronics (Guangzhou) Limited, Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Shun-Chung Cheng, Chih-Huang Wang, Chang-Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 8911121
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes an LED module, which includes a single LED package that is configured to generate all light emitted by the recessed light fixture. For example, the LED package can include multiple LEDs mounted to a common substrate. The LED package can be coupled to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the LEDs. The heat sink can include a core member from which fins extend. Each fin can include one or more straight and/or curved portions. A reflector housing may be coupled to the heat sink and configured to receive a reflector. The reflector can have any geometry, such as a bell-shaped geometry including two radii of curvature that join together at an inflection point. An optic coupler can be coupled to the reflector housing and configured to cover electrical connections at the substrate and to guide light emitted by the LED package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jerold Tickner, Scott David Wegner, Evans Edward Thompson, III
  • Patent number: 8905583
    Abstract: Adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly, kit and system and method of assembling an adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly. The adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly comprises a mounting can adapted to be mounted in a housing and an upper locking ring adapted to be mounted to the mounting can. A lower base ring is spaced-apart from the upper locking ring. An adjustable collar coupled to the upper locking ring and the lower base ring and interposed therebetween is provided for adjustably supporting a light emitting diode module over a plurality of light distribution angles. Conductive, radiative and/or convective heat sinks are provided for removing heat produced by the light emitting diode module to maintain luminous efficiency and service life of the light emitting diode module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Jack Guy Dubord
  • Patent number: 8891231
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a base portion and a lid portion coupled to the base portion at a hinge configured such that the base portion and the lid portion can rotate between an open configuration of the electronic device and a closed configuration of the electronic device. The lid portion can include at least one segment that is to raise at least a portion of the base portion in response to a rotation toward the open configuration (e.g., opening the lid portion to access a touchpad or a keyboard of the electronic device, or to see a display of the electronic device).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Okuley, Kimi Jensen
  • Publication number: 20140334129
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a housing, a reservoir, and a lamp. The reservoir can retain a fragrant source (e.g., solid, liquid, or mix thereof. The housing has a hollow region and a recessed area within the top surface of the housing. The recessed area is bounded by a bottom surface and a sidewall. There one or more vent holes in the sidewall. If there is a plurality of vent holes, then they may encircle the sidewall. The vent hole(s) allow an airflow from the hollow region and into the recessed area above the fragrant source. The lamp can emit a light through the bottom surface of the recessed area and through fragrant source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Kim Irwin McCavit, Robert Hutton Ray, Bernard Fournier, Bradford Brian Jensen
  • Patent number: 8882308
    Abstract: Disclosed is a recessed LED downlighting apparatus comprising a LED downlight fixture assembly 100, a mounting frame 300 for supporting the LED downlight fixture assembly 100 on a ceiling panel 1, an electric junction box 400 mounted on the mounting frame 300, at least one electric wire 210 for electrically connecting the LED drive 170 and the junction box 400, including a first electric wire element 210A extended from the LED drive 170 and a second electric wire element 210B extended from the junction box 170, an electric connector 230 for electrically connecting the first electric wire element 210A and the second electric wire element 210B, a flexible metal conduit 220 including for sheltering the electric wire 210, a first conduit element 220A for sheltering the first electric wire element 210A and a second conduit element 220B for sheltering the second electric wire element 210B, the first conduit element 220A being secured at one end to the plate of the heat sink 120 with a clip element, and the second c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ilsung Co Ltd.
    Inventor: Woo Hyun Cho
  • Patent number: 8876328
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes an LED module, which includes a single LED package that is configured to generate all light emitted by the recessed light fixture. For example, the LED package can include multiple LEDs mounted to a common substrate. The LED package can be coupled to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the LEDs. The heat sink can include a core member from which fins extend. Each fin can include one or more straight and/or curved portions. A reflector housing may be coupled to the heat sink and configured to receive a reflector. The reflector can have any geometry, such as a bell-shaped geometry including two radii of curvature that join together at an inflection point. An optic coupler can be coupled to the reflector housing and configured to cover electrical connections at the substrate and to guide light emitted by the LED package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Scott David Wegner
  • Publication number: 20140307450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a recessed LED downlighting apparatus comprising a LED downlight fixture assembly 100, a mounting frame 300 for supporting the LED downlight fixture assembly 100 on a ceiling panel 1, an electric junction box 400 mounted on the mounting frame 300, at least one electric wire 210 for electrically connecting the LED drive 170 and the junction box 400, including a first electric wire element 210A extended from the LED drive 170 and a second electric wire element 210B extended from the junction box 170, an electric connector 230 for electrically connecting the first electric wire element 210A and the second electric wire element 210B, a flexible metal conduit 220 including for sheltering the electric wire 210, a first conduit element 220A for sheltering the first electric wire element 210A and a second conduit element 220B for sheltering the second electric wire element 210B, the first conduit element 220A being secured at one end to the plate of the heat sink 120 with a clip element, and the second c
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Woo Hyun CHO
  • Patent number: 8858047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit for an aircraft, comprising at least one light source and at least one passenger air supply device. According to the invention the passenger air supply device is adapted for applying a flow of air to the light source. Furthermore it relates to a method for providing light and fresh air to passenger of an aircraft by providing an air flow from an air supply device and light from a light source to the passenger. The method comprises applying an air flow from said passenger air supply device to said light source for cooling the light source by means of convection. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for assembling a passenger service unit and to an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Ruediger Meckes, Hasso Weinmann, Guenter Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20140293622
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp, in particular an operation lamp for use in rooms having ceilings having low-turbulence displacement flow (TAV ceilings), having a lamp housing and a primary emission direction of light generated by the lamp. In order to reduce a volume of a negative pressure zone of the displacement flow in the flow direction behind the lamp housing, according to the invention the lamp housing has a plurality of trough-like recesses on the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Hermann Hauschulte
  • Patent number: 8845144
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) driver case includes a housing, driver circuitry, an recessed area in the housing, and a luminaire disconnect. The luminaire disconnect is coupled to the recessed area in the housing and extends toward an aperture in a top plate of a LED module. The luminaire disconnect can be fixedly or removably coupled to the recessed area in the housing. When the luminaire disconnect is removably coupled to the recessed area, one or more of a number of retaining features can be used to prevent the luminaire disconnect from moving or to limit the movement of the luminaire disconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jared Davis, Kevin Roy Harpenau, Jyoti Kathawate, Michael Troy Winslett, Russell Bryant Green
  • Patent number: 8845146
    Abstract: A connector (100) for connecting a component (102) to a heat sink (104), wherein the connector (100) is formed as a female part of a bayonet coupling enclosing an opening (106) for receiving one of the component (102) and the heat sink (104). Further, the connector (100) in use is arranged to ensure direct thermal contact between the component (102) and the heat sink (104) in the opening (106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Jan-Ivo Blankestijn, Peter Hubertus Franciscus Deurenberg, Merijn Keser, Huib Cooijmans, Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie Vissenberg
  • Patent number: 8845136
    Abstract: A strobe reflector that includes a reflective material and a support structure. The support structure may be adjusted or moved into at least two distinct positions to provide two distinct shapes for the reflective material. The first position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a first configuration (such as a half-hemisphere) and a second position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a second configuration (such as a full hemisphere).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Savage, Jr., Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: 8845145
    Abstract: A reflector assembly and method for installing into a collar. The reflector assembly includes a reflector, a frame surrounding and being coupled to a portion of the reflector, and one or more connectors coupled to the frame. Each connector includes a base portion coupled to the frame, a first finger, and a biasing portion. The first finger and the biasing portion extend in a generally upward direction from a portion of the base portion; however the first finger is angled away from the reflector while the biasing portion is angled toward the reflector. The biasing portion exerts a force on the side of the reflector when the first finger portion is compressed inwardly towards a side of the reflector. The reflector assembly is installed into a collar by inserting the reflector assembly into the collar and allowing first finger to compress toward the reflector and then away from it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Amos Tam, Grzegorz Wronski
  • Publication number: 20140268767
    Abstract: A recessed LED light fixture is provided. The fixture includes a housing assembly, a power supply, and a light source. The power supply is positioned below the light source relative to an opening of the housing from which light from the light source is emitted. The power supply is positioned on an exterior side of the housing and proximate a lower-most extent of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Hatch Transformers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Hatch
  • Publication number: 20140268823
    Abstract: An illumination assembly comprising an LED module removably supported within a lamp housing configured to be mounted on an elevator ceiling panel in a position to direct light from the LED module downward into an elevator passenger compartment through an opening in the housing and a hole in the ceiling panel. The LED module is removable from the housing from below the ceiling panel through the housing opening and the hole in the ceiling panel. Threads formed in an inner cylindrical wall of the lamp housing receive threads formed in an outer circumferential surface of the LED module in threaded engagement. The LED module includes at least two LED module removal surfaces positioned to be engaged by respective engagement surfaces of a tool configured to apply torque to and rotate the LED module relative to the lamp housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Dalton J. Mandy, Terry R. Mandy, Brandon R. Mandy
  • Patent number: 8827507
    Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a light engine housing, a circuit board, a heat transfer material, an electrically conductive leg and a solid state light emitter. The emitter is in contact with a first end of the leg. The leg extends through the circuit board. A second end of the leg extends into the heat transfer material. Also, a lighting assembly as described above, which further comprises a fixture housing, in which the heat transfer material is in contact with the light engine housing and the light engine housing is connected to the fixture housing. In addition, a method of installing a lighting assembly, comprising connecting an electrical conductor and inserting the lighting assembly through a hole in a construction element such that clips attached to a fixture housing engage the construction element. Also, a method of changing a light emitter in a lighting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Antony Paul Van De Ven, Gerald H. Negley
  • Patent number: 8820983
    Abstract: A downlight support to enable installation of a downlight luminaire within a fixture is provided. The support includes has a tubular band. The tubular band has a first section, having a first diameter, and a second section, having a second diameter. The first diameter and the second diameter are arrayed about a longitudinal axis. A plurality of leaf springs is positioned on the second diameter. Each leaf spring in the plurality of leaf springs extends parallel to the longitudinal axis. A plurality of pairs of tension spring receptors is arrayed about the first diameter. Each pair of tension spring receptors extends inwardly toward the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Schmitt, Hongbiao Hou
  • Publication number: 20140233246
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire thermal management assembly (20) includes a recessed luminaire can (22) having an open lower end (26) and an upper end (24) with at least one sidewall (28) extending between the open lower end and the closed upper end, an intermediate heat sink (50) connected to the luminaire can, the intermediate sink being rotatable through a horizontal plane, a source heat sink (70) being movable through a vertical plane, the source heat sink transferring heat to the luminaire can through the intermediate sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Sebastien Lafreniere, Luc Monfette
  • Patent number: 8801198
    Abstract: The light source device includes: a first support that supports one of a light source and a collimator lens condensing; a second support that supports the other of the light source and the collimator lens; and a fixing member that fixes the first support to the second support. The first support includes a first protruding portion that protrudes from the first support toward the second support, the first protruding portion having a through hole therethrough. The second support includes a second protruding portion that protrudes from the second support toward the first support, the second protruding portion having: a receiving portion that receives the first protruding portion; and a receiving hole. A rod portion of a locking member is inserted into the through hole and the receiving hole, and a head portion of a locking member is sealed with a sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Hirosawa
  • Patent number: 8801237
    Abstract: Modular LED light fixture units are interconnected together in articulated fashion with each modular unit including a base component and a cover component. First and second of the base components each include a cylindrical recess formed at a first end with a vertical boss positioned therein, the vertical boss having a threaded opening therein and an extension member formed at a second, opposite end and positioned within first and second outer fingers. The hole in the extension member of the first base component and the boss of the second base component are so positioned, shaped, and dimensioned that a fastener is insertable through the hole in the extension member of the first base component and into the boss of the second base component to thereby pivotally interconnect the first and second base components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Tempo Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Pearson, Wesley Scott Dochnahl, Guang Jin, Jorge Santana
  • Patent number: 8794803
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a stationary heat sink and an LED module adjustably coupled to the stationary heat sink. The LED module is inserted into a cavity formed within the stationary heat sink and includes a slot therein. The slot includes a first and second end. According to some exemplary embodiments, a fastening device is inserted through the slot and fixedly coupled to an interior sidewall of the stationary heat sink. The LED module is directionally adjustable by sliding the slot between the ends with respect to the fixedly coupled fastening device. The LED module includes a second heat sink which is rotatable with respect to the stationary heat sink and maintains continuous contact with the stationary heat sink along the LED module's full rotational range. According to some exemplary embodiments, the first end is positioned lower than the second end. According to some exemplary embodiments, the slot is arcuately-shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Jason Q. Paulsel
  • Patent number: 8789978
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes an LED module, which includes a single LED package that is configured to generate all light emitted by the recessed light fixture. For example, the LED package can include multiple LEDs mounted to a common substrate. The LED package can be coupled to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the LEDs. The heat sink can include a core member from which fins extend. Each fin can include one or more straight and/or curved portions. A reflector housing may be coupled to the heat sink and configured to receive a reflector. The reflector can have any geometry, such as a bell-shaped geometry including two radii of curvature that join together at an inflection point. An optic coupler can be coupled to the reflector housing and configured to cover electrical connections at the substrate and to guide light emitted by the LED package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jerold Tickner, Scott David Wegner, Evans Edward Thompson, III
  • Patent number: 8783921
    Abstract: A glove box assembly defines a storage cavity for a vehicle, such storage cavity including a wall with a perimeter edge defining a light aperture, and a light housing is adjacent to the wall and aligned with the light aperture. A flange extends from the light housing into the light aperture adjacent to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the light aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Chad Kwolek
  • Patent number: 8783935
    Abstract: An organic light emitting diode lighting apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a light emitting panel including an organic light emitting diode, a receiver receiving the light emitting panel, a cover coupled with the receiver to cover a front edge of the light emitting panel, at least one permanent magnet disposed on the receiver or the cover, and at least one of electromagnet disposed on the receiver or the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Goo Lee, Doo-Hwan Kim, Min-Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 8777459
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephene H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8770779
    Abstract: A wall wash lighting fixture includes a light source, a light pipe below the light source and a reflector offset from and surrounding the lower end of the light pipe. The lower end of the light pipe has an oblique, light-emitting face that provides uniform wall illumination up to a high vertical angle. The reflector faces substantially away from the wall and provides room-side illumination below about 45 vertical degrees. A preferred embodiment is suited for retrofit recessed installation, especially where small-aperture downlights are desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Connie A. Steadman, Shawn A. Wilcox