Electromagnetic Operator Controls Movable Light Support Patents (Class 362/386)
  • Patent number: 11796142
    Abstract: A spot lamp, including a lamp body, a light source, a surface ring and a rotation connector, which is characterized in that the spot lamp includes a main body portion and an adjusting installation portion, which are separable from each other, the main body portion includes the lamp body, the light source and a first magnetic connection portion, and the adjusting installation portion includes the surface ring, the rotation connector and a second magnetic connection portion, the main body portion and the adjusting installation portion are connected by mutual attraction of the first magnetic connection portion and the second magnetic connection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD., OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yueping Wang, Jingchun Zhang, Shitao Deng
  • Patent number: 11506351
    Abstract: A highly simulated electronic candle includes a simulated casing, a battery holder, a circuit board, a wick wire, and a flame front. A top of the simulated casing is depressed downwards to form a first groove, and an epoxy resin is injected into the first groove to form a simulated wax oil layer. The battery holder is arranged at an inner bottom end of the simulated casing. The circuit board is electrically connected to the battery holder. The wick wire is electrically connected to the circuit board and extending upwards through the simulated wax oil layer. The flame front is fixedly connected to a top end of the wick wire. The highly simulated electronic candle has a high simulation degree, simulates a wax oil dripping or a flame reflection of a real candle after burnt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Chang Zhou Man Mei Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lei Guo
  • Patent number: 11480191
    Abstract: A fan includes a motor, a rotatable hub coupled to the motor, and at least one fan blade. The at least one fan blade includes a first end coupled to the rotatable hub, a second end, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a passage extending from the first end to the second end, and a winglet attached to the second end. At least one flexible strap extends through the passage of the at least one fan blade. The flexible strap is coupled at a first end to the rotatable hub and coupled at a second end to the winglet, such as to an inner portion thereof within the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA T, LLC
    Inventors: Jason H. Fizer, Michael S. Fay, Matthew Mattingly, Richard W. Fizer
  • Patent number: 10980187
    Abstract: A lighting system for an indoor growing facility comprises a plurality of lighting units suspended above a growing are and a height adjustment controller operable to selectively raise each lighting unit, wherein a vertical position of each lighting unit with respect to plants positioned in the growing area under each lighting unit is adjustable to maintain a generally consistent separation between the light emitting face of each lighting unit and a top of plants positioned under each lighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Patent number: 10798879
    Abstract: A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Graves, Gregory Hovagim, M. Travis Higginbotham
  • Patent number: 10439611
    Abstract: A surgical light including a light housing having at least one light source therein and a handle assembly extending from the light housing, with the handle assembly including a knob and a cover. The handle assembly is rotatably connected to the light housing. The cover covers the knob. Engaging the cover in a first mode and rotating the knob alters a first characteristic of light emitted from the at least one light source. Engaging the cover in a second mode and rotating the knob alters a second characteristic of light emitted from the at least one light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: James K. Alexanderson, Wojciech K. Timoszyk, Vikas Kumar, Sudhanshu Mehta, Robert L. York
  • Patent number: 9829171
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting device component that comprises a component body having at least one fastening means for fastening the component. The device has a bearing element secured to the body that is separate from the fastening means, and comprises a bearing surface. The vehicle lighting device component is intended to bear against the bearing surface when it is fastened. The bearing element and the body are designed such that the bearing surface is able to move with respect to the body. The device also comprises a damper that is able to damp a movement of the body to move it toward or away from the bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Puente, Christine Roucoules, Vanesa Sanchez, Stephan Sommerschuh
  • Publication number: 20140362592
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electric candle having a lamp pendulating and rotating simultaneously, including: a lamp unit (10) having a lamp (12), a weight (18), and a permanent magnet (19), wherein the lamp unit (10) can perform a pendulating motion using both a magnetic force and a repulsive force and repeats the pendulating motion using a restoring force; a rotator (20) including a cylindrical base (22), an inner container body (24), a contact terminal (26), the electromagnet (27), a magnetized body (28), and a power supply terminal part (29); a rotator housing (30) for inducing a rotation of the rotator (20) therein; and a motion selecting switch (102) for selecting a motion of the lamp (12) so as to perform one of a rotating motion and a pendulating motion selectively or to perform both the rotating motion and the pendulating motion simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Chong Ceul LEE
  • Patent number: 8905584
    Abstract: A lighting fixture comprising a stationary housing and a mobile housing carried by the stationary housing is provided. The lighting fixture also includes a lens carried by the mobile housing, a first rotation mechanism operatively connected to the connection rod, and a second rotation mechanism carried by the encasing member. The connection rod may protrude at least partially through the backing of the mobile housing. The first rotation mechanism may be configured to rotate the mobile housing about a first rotational axis, and the second rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the mobile housing about a second rotational axis. The mobile housing is configured to rotate about the first rotational axis such that portions of the lens are selectively positionable below a plane defined by a lower surface of the encasing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Addy S. Widjaja, Matthew Regan, Valerie A. Bastien, Ran Zhou
  • Patent number: 8764252
    Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Patent number: 8733985
    Abstract: An example includes a lamp system couplable to a vertical structure and a horizontal structure, the system including a base including a first electrical contact couplable to a power source, a motor coupled to the base, the motor couplable to the power source, a cord coupled to the motor, with the motor configured to extend and retract the cord with respect to the base and a lamp socket coupled to the cord, the lamp socket including a second electrical contact mateable to the first electrical contact to electrically couple the lamp socket to the power source, wherein the base is hingedly couplable to a hinge plate, with a proximal portion of the hinge plate to be hinged to a side of the base in a vertical-mount configuration, with the cord extending through a channel located on a distal end of the hinge plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: GLS Innovations, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Greg Lyle Storm
  • Patent number: 8641228
    Abstract: A track-mounted decorative lighting system comprises a track system, a light string, and a motorized lighting cartridge. The track system comprises a flexible track with an inverted “T”-shape profile mounted by a user in a desired configuration upon a structure. The motorized lighting cartridge comprises a gear-type drive system which deploys or retracts the light string through the track. A user may use a hand-held remote controller to activate the internal motor to drive the lights out into position along the track system upon the structure. The lighting system provides a means to add additional light strings and light cartridges to obtain a greater length of deployed lighting. The motor withdraws the deployed lights back into the cartridge for storage. The lighting system further provides a hook embodiment onto which a user may secure existing string-type lighting while still utilizing the deployment and retraction functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Dale R. Drake, Raymond Drake, III
  • Publication number: 20140009949
    Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Patent number: 8602610
    Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the shroud may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the shroud to glow. Such a diaphanous shroud can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the shroud or distanced from the shroud, for example in a central body of a chandelier. The wick may be lighted by a light emitting diode (LED), and the shroud can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the shroud can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
  • Publication number: 20130258684
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using at least one of a distance sensor and a light intensity sensor to adjust the distance between an artificial light source and plant canopy to control light intensity at the plant canopy is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Yang Yang, Frank Burroughs, Kristen Curlee
  • Patent number: 8517577
    Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Patent number: 8517580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlight for a motor vehicle having a light source, which is arranged in a reflector, for emission of light beams in a light outlet direction, having a masking apparatus (1) which has a mask (2) which can be moved to a first position in order to mask out at least a portion of the light beams, and which can be moved to a second position in which the mask (2) is moved at least partially out of the light beams, wherein the movement of the mask (2) can be produced by an actuator unit (3) which has at least one magnet coil (4) and a magnet yoke (5) in order to form a magnetic flux circuit. According to the invention, a hinged armature (6) is provided, is held in an articulated manner on at least a part of the magnet yoke (5) and is in the form of part of the mask (2), such that the hinged armature (6) carries out a folding movement, and produces the movement of the mask (2), when current is passed through the magnet coil (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Technische Universität llmenau
    Inventor: Ralf Keilig
  • Patent number: 8469558
    Abstract: A light source assembly (10) includes a light source (12) and a base (14) to which the light source is detachably attachable. The base is adapted to orient the light source to a plurality of positions when the light source is mounted thereon. The light source comprises a battery mounted therein for providing power thereto, at least when the light source is disconnected therefrom. The base is also adapted for being powered by the battery and/or by an alternative power source. The light source is adapted to be operational both when mounted on the base and when disconnected therefrom. The light source assembly may further comprise a mounting plate for attachment thereof, for example, to a building or an external surface of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Angelight Ltd.
    Inventor: Doron Carmi
  • Publication number: 20120286688
    Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CATAPULT ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Robert M. Porter
  • Patent number: 8235558
    Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the shroud may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the shroud to glow. Such a diaphanous shroud can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the shroud or distanced from the shroud, for example in a central body of a chandelier. The wick may be lighted by a light emitting diode (LED), and the shroud can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the shroud can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
  • Patent number: 8186857
    Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Robert M. Porter
  • Patent number: 8157426
    Abstract: A high mast lighting system, comprising a mast, a pole plate disposed within the mast and a winch assembly coupled to the pole plate, wherein at least a portion of the winch assembly extends through an opening in the pole plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: CHM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ginsburg, Scott Engberg
  • Patent number: 8154164
    Abstract: A system and method for device suspension and wireless power transmission are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus, comprises a suspended object having a wireless receiving circuit. A wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit power to the wireless receiving circuit housed in the suspended object. A magnetic stabilization mechanism is beneath and not in contact with suspended object. A circuit is configured to magnetically control a position of the suspended object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Jeff Lieberman
  • Patent number: 8096684
    Abstract: The device for influencing a light beam includes a primitive element and a housing which is arranged at a rotatable arm and which is rotatable with respect to the primitive element by means of one of the several drive units, and into which a light source for generating a light beam may be introduced, wherein at least one control electronics for operating the device is arranged in the rotatable arm or in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: GLP German Light Products GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Salm, Udo Kuenzler
  • Publication number: 20110228545
    Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: CATAPULT ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Robert M. Porter
  • Publication number: 20110178583
    Abstract: A scanning mechanism to scan a light source, such as a low-level laser, to create a desirable energy distribution on a treatment area. The light source may include multiple light beam generators, each having a different wavelength and each having a different energy distribution. The scanning mechanism can be programmable to scan in different patterns in accordance with a desired treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Yonatan Gerlitz, Michael Schlosser
  • Patent number: 7967483
    Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robin Lee
  • Patent number: 7963058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Holiday Today, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Manning Kinzel, Donald John Kinzel
  • Publication number: 20110080748
    Abstract: A lamp seat structure capable of adjusting light source sensing direction includes a connecting seat and a lampshade, or includes a connecting seat and a light bulb. The connecting base includes a base, a metallic lid, a cylinder, and a circuit modular board which are connected with an outer metallic conducting rod and an inner metallic conducting rod so as to be screwed to a light holder. A blocking board is located between a limit light trough of the cylinder and a light sensor of the circuit modular board. The circuit modular board is disposed under a partition. The circuit modular board is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes for illumination. Alternatively, the circuit modular board is disposed and located on the partition, and a lower end of the cylinder is formed with an inner metallic threaded section for connecting with the light bulb. The lamp of the present invention is capable of sensing light and dark to turn on/off the lamp automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Tsun-Yu Huang, Cheng-Yi Huang
  • Patent number: 7909475
    Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a lamp set is provided. The apparatus includes: a motor; a shaft which is rotatable by the motor and includes screw threads formed thereon; a sliding unit which includes a hole having screw threads formed therein that are engaged with the screw threads of the shaft and an insertion ball, the sliding unit being movable along the shaft upon rotation of the shaft; and a holder unit which includes a groove, the insertion ball being inserted into the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignees: SL Seobong, SL Lighting
    Inventors: Sang-Woo Jeon, Young-Ho Son
  • Publication number: 20110015492
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for the automated illumination of a surgical sight and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Optimus Services, LLC
    Inventor: John R. Mangiardi
  • Publication number: 20110002131
    Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robin Lee
  • Patent number: 7850346
    Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the sock may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the sock to glow. Such a diaphanous sock can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the sock or removed from the sock, for example in a central body of a chandelier. Light can emanate from the wick from a light emitting diode (LED), and the sock can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the sock can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
  • Patent number: 7819561
    Abstract: A retractable light fixture apparatus has a fixture housing for mounting in or to the wall of a building or under the eave of a building. A lamp housing and lamp is hinged to the fixture housing and is movable from a closed to an open position by an electric motor and from an open to a closed position by a gas spring. An electric brake holds the lamp housing in an open position against the gas spring whenever electric power is applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel G. Puglisi
  • Patent number: 7775691
    Abstract: A retractable light is provided with a light to extend and retract in a housing. A motor for driving a sprocket is mounted in the housing or light assembly and a gear rack is mounted in the other. The gear rack has a series of apertures so that debris is conveyed into the apertures. Another embodiment provides a housing with a first guide member, connected to a light assembly by a second guide member. A motor and a gear are mounted in one of the housing and light assembly. A gear rack is mounted in the other of the housing and the light assembly. In another embodiment, a rechargeable battery is powered by a solar cell with a first circuit for powering the motor with a first voltage and a second circuit for powering the light source with a second voltage that is less than the first voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Innovative Solar Lighting LLC
    Inventors: James William Burgei, Jr., Martin Barnaby, Asaf Itzhak Salama
  • Patent number: 7748878
    Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Lee
  • Publication number: 20100097813
    Abstract: A high mast lighting system, comprising a mast, a pole plate disposed within the mast and a winch assembly coupled to the pole plate, wherein at least a portion of the winch assembly extends through an opening in the pole plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: CHM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Ginsburg, Scott Engberg
  • Publication number: 20100067244
    Abstract: A system for controlling a motorized track light system constrained to travel along a track has a control unit coupled to a motor that causes the track light system to move along the track, a plurality of stop sensors strategically disposed along the track, a sensor activation device located on the track light system, the sensor activation device positioned to interface with the stop sensors, and a light sensor for detecting ambient light of a preset level. The system detects a preset level of ambient light, initiating power to the motor of the track light system, moving the lights along the track until the activation device interfaces with a first of the plurality of stop sensors, stopping movement of the track light system along the track for a preset period of time, and at the end of the preset time period, the electrical power is restored to the motor moving the track light assembly along the track to the next of the plurality of stop sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Brent A. Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20100053982
    Abstract: A handle has a grip part rotatably journaled between two end positions and is provided with a sensor which detects one of the end positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Berchtold Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Klaus, Martin Winkler
  • Patent number: 7654710
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved emergency luminaire, which is recess-mounted flush within a wall or ceiling aperture, having an enclosure, a panel, a light source, a means for rotating the panel from the closed position to the open position and a means for rotating the panel from the open position to the closed position. The means for rotating the panel from the closed position to the open position includes a single-directional motor. Upon electrical power failure to the primary lighting source in the room, the single-directional drive motor is activated causing the panel to rotate 180 degrees from a closed position to an open position, thereby exposing the light source to view. Substantially simultaneously with the panel opening, power stored in batteries are connected to the light source, causing it to illuminate. When the primary electrical power is restored, the light source is extinguished and the single-directional drive motor is activated returning the panel to its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Evenlite, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Williams, Robert A. Flieder, Adrian V. Pavitt
  • Publication number: 20100008097
    Abstract: A headlamp in an automobile, which is rotatable about a yaw axis when negotiating a bend, has a controller for controlling the rotary movement. In order to improve the illumination of a roadway lying in front of an automobile, the controller may take into account a driving profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Justus Illium, Torsten Kanning
  • Publication number: 20100002446
    Abstract: Multiple axis control for a lamp inside a reflector. At least multiple axes of control are made without increasing a length of the optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Publication number: 20090323363
    Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Publication number: 20090273937
    Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprising at least one magnetron, a least one microwave-powered bulb, a luminaire reflector, at least one waveguide, and a radio-frequency screen assembly is provided. The radio-frequency screen assembly, the radio frequency gasket, and the luminaire reflector are configured to form a microwave cavity that can accommodate a microwave-powered bulb. The at least one waveguide is configured to couple energy from the at least one magnetron to the microwave-powered bulb. The radio-frequency screen accommodates at least one latching structure. The at least one latching structure is configured to sufficiently compress or to release the radio-frequency screen and the luminaire assembly. In another embodiment, a radio-frequency screen assembly comprises a frame which comprises an opening defined by a plurality of edges. The frame comprises a planar portion and further comprises a ridge at one of the edges that extends in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Curt Harper, George Jarrard, Kevin Lascola, Matthew Schroeder, David A. Sprankle, Charles H. Wood
  • Patent number: 7484858
    Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Greg Rhoads
  • Patent number: 7476006
    Abstract: A lighting system includes multiple extendable and retractable light units. Each light unit includes a housing with inner and outer sleeves, which are telescopically interconnected. A drive assembly is located in each housing for extending and retracting the inner sleeve whereby a luminaire mounted in the inner sleeve can be selectively elevated. The housings are adapted for flush-mounting in the ground with their inner sleeves retracted. The lighting system can include a centralized control subsystem for collectively and individually operating the individual light units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Hinds
  • Patent number: 7470036
    Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Greg Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20080247179
    Abstract: A three-dimensional stage representation method and system are disclosed, for moving a plurality of illumination devices up and down independently. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a device to be operated from input containing information on length of a reel wire from an elevator device to an illumination device and brightness of an LED and generating an indication signal to the device to be operated; transmitting the generated indication signal to the elevator device if the device to be operated is the elevator device; operating the reel; transmitting the generated indication signal to the illumination device if the device to be operated is the illumination device; operating the LED; forming a three-dimensional object using all of the LEDs by operating each of the devices; and forming a dynamic three-dimensional object using all of the LEDs by repeating all of the above-mentioned steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: ISA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Isayama
  • Patent number: 7431483
    Abstract: An illuminating lamp having a grip, a transparent sleeve, being attached to the front end of the grip, and three lamp receptacles side by side being provided in the transparent sleeve, wherein an intermediate lamp is fixed in the transparent sleeve, and the pivot axis on the tail ends of the left and right lamp receptacle out of the bottom surface of the transparent sleeve whereby the left and right lamp receptacle is capable of rotating in the transparent sleeve; two driven gears engaged with each other are fit on the pivot axis, one of the two driven gears being engaged with a transmission gear; and a rotor provided between the transparent sleeve and the grip, on the inner wall of the rotor being provided with a teeth to engage with the transmission gear; wherein when the rotor rotates, the transmission gear will be driven by the teeth on the inner wall of the rotor, and the transmission gear will sequentially transmit the force to drive the two driven gears to rotate, and simultaneously the left and right
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Shih-Lin Lee
  • Publication number: 20080074893
    Abstract: A lamp system is disclosed for providing high-ceiling lighting. The lamp system includes a lamp assembly coupled to a reel assembly via an electrical cord. The reel assembly includes a motor coupled to a reel to provide rotational movement of the reel. The reel assembly is operable to rotate the reel in a first direction so as to wind the electrical cord disposed between the lamp assembly and the reel assembly about the reel to raise the lamp assembly. The reel assembly is further operable to rotate the reel in a second direction so as to unwind the electrical cord from the reel to lower the lamp assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Byung Il Ham