With Ball And Socket Light Support Patents (Class 362/421)
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Patent number: 11738680Abstract: An illumination device for a motor vehicle headlight, which illumination device (10) comprises: a light module (100) comprising: at least one light source (110), a primary optics (200), a heat sink (300), and a holding body (400) set up to hold the primary optics (200) in their position, the holding body (400) and the heat sink (300) being connected to one another by means of a fastening means (500), and a support frame (700) on which the light module (100) is fastened via an adjustment screw (800) which comprises a screw head (810) and a screw section along a longitudinal axis (A), which screw head (810) is mounted in an articulated manner on the light module (100), the light module (100) comprising a bearing device (900), which bearing device (900) comprises a first and a second bearing shell (910, 920) which together form a joint socket, the first bearing shell (910) being arranged on the holding body (400) and the second bearing shell (920) being arranged on the heat sink (300), and the bearing deviType: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: ZKW Group GmbHInventor: Johann Steinkellner
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Patent number: 11196282Abstract: An emergency lighting assembly is provided having a housing with one or more adjustable lamp assemblies for aiming the light at selected areas. The lamp assembly is mounted in the housing by a ball and socket arrangement. The lamp assembly has a substantially spherical shape with a front section made of a heat conducting material and a rear section made of a plastic material. The front section has an opening on a front side having a lens and a base spaced from the front side supporting the light source. The light source in one embodiment is an LED which is coupled to the front section to conduct heat from the LED away from the LED and the housing. The rear section has an opening in the rear side that receives a fixed stop member to limit pivoting movement of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing. The rear section also includes a projection oriented to contact the stop member to limit rotation of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Steven Holscher, Han Lei
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Patent number: 10993379Abstract: An LED plant light includes a light post, a light body and a rotating member. An elevation angle of the light body is adjusted by rotating the rotating member. The light post includes an adjustable member for adjusting the total length of the light post to adjust the height of the light body. The light body includes a first body portion, a second and third body portions respectively connected to the first body portion. The light angle of the light body can be changed by adjusting the angle between the first and second body portions or between the first and third body portions. The structure not only can meet the lighting use needs from seedling stage to growth stage, but also greatly improve the utilization efficiency of the LED plant light, minimize the planting time of plants to realize modular usage, simple the installation and maintenance and improve economic benefits.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN GUANKE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Qing Lan, Tianlong Dai, Ligen Liu, Shoubao Chen
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Patent number: 10955112Abstract: A lighting device includes: a light source; an optic device to pass at least some light from the light source; an optic assembly including a holding member having an interior volume to contain the optic device; and a housing member having a first curved surface defining a cavity to receive at least a portion of the holding member. The holding member has an outer surface having a curvature that slideably engages with the first curved surface of the housing member when the optic assembly is pivoted about the light source. The optic device includes a recessed bottom surface facing the light source, one or more reflective elements arranged on the recessed bottom surface to refract light received from the light source at a critical angle, and an emitting surface opposite the recessed bottom surface to internally reflect the light refracted by the one or more reflective elements to be absorbed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Troy-CSL Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Joshua Portinga
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Patent number: 10883690Abstract: In a vehicle lamp, an optical axis adjustment screw for pivoting an optical member around a pivotal axis extending in a vehicle width direction is supported by a lamp body in a state of extending in a vertical direction on the rear side of the vehicle lamp with respect to pivotal axis. A protruding piece extending toward the rear of the vehicle lamp is formed in the optical member, and a groove portion to be screwed with a threaded portion of the optical axis adjustment screw is formed in the rear end surface of the protruding piece. The groove portion of the protruding piece and the threaded portion of the optical axis adjustment screw can be maintained in the screwed state.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeyuki Tachiiwa, Ryohei Takasu, Katsuhiko Okubo, Tatsuhiko Harada
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Patent number: 10180251Abstract: A modular power stand system is disclosed. The system includes a set of modules having varied functionality that are configured to be plugged into and removable from a base unit. The system includes a main module integrally formed into the base unit and used to regulate operation of other modules. The modules are operable to perform any number of tasks, such as providing music, charging an electronic device, and acting to provide additional plug ports. Power is provided to the system via a cord or plug via an central area.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Inventor: Michael Duque
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Patent number: 9700647Abstract: A modular germicidal light grid system for use inside an air treatment apparatus that has a plenum in which a stream of air is enclosed. The system comprises at least one elongate member and at least one lamp assembly. Each lamp assembly comprises a housing defining at least one socket and is mounted to one elongate member at a predetermined position. The system further comprises at least one linear germicidal light source. Each light source has a longitudinal axis and a distal end constructed and arranged to mount within one socket of the housing. The elongate member is mounted within the plenum and the lamp assembly is mounted to the elongate member such that the longitudinal axis of the light source extends therein the stream of air and is positioned at an acute light angle relative to the direction of flow of the stream of air.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Purgenix, Inc.Inventors: Joel E. Horne, Richard P. Sutton
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Patent number: 9631798Abstract: This adjustable two bulb lamp adapter is an electrical device with a male threaded light bulb type base to permit use of two low energy CFL bulbs in place of and function as a three-way incandescent light bulb in existing shade lamps. The adapter embodies two bulb holders with limited and independent rotational adjustment in a plane parallel to the axis of the threaded base. An integral thumb wheel permits rotating and securing the adapter base into the receiving socket while the two bulbs are held in a fixed position. An included adjuster allows utilization as a two bulb adapter for a single filament bulb type socket. These adjustments provide means to optimize fit and light distribution in existing lamp shades and other applications. The concept of using the adapter's adjustable two bulb sockets greatly enhances selecting lower energy CFL bulbs to achieve higher levels of illumination in more applications than available in fixed adapters.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Paul Abell Barry
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Patent number: 9222635Abstract: A device for fastening a lamp of a motor vehicle to its body is provided. The device includes a receiving part having a ball socket and a ball pin. The ball pin is pivotably received in the ball socket of the receiving part and the ball pin is configured as a part of the lamp or as a separate component on the lamp. A lamp having the device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Heiko Eckert, Peter Oberkoxholt, Thomas Feid
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Patent number: 8998462Abstract: A multiple surface LED light has at least a first surface on which LED elements are arranged to provide an illumination function and at least one other surface arranged to provide other desired functions, performances, and/or features. The said LED light has a frame or housing, and an opening that allows the exposed one of the first and other r surfaces to be changed when external force is applied to the LED light.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
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Publication number: 20150085505Abstract: A lamp pole for supporting a lamp head includes a number of movable members connected in sequence. Each movable member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both bowl-shaped. The first connecting portion of the movable member is connected to the second connecting portion of an adjacent movable member, such that the first connecting portion is rotatably received in the second connecting portion. An LED lamp including the lamp pole is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: SHIEN-CHENG KUO
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Patent number: 8926111Abstract: A portable computer includes a user interface portion and a screen portion that has a substantially planar surface rotatably coupled to the user interface portion. At least one light fixture is positionably mounted to the screen portion in a stowage position or in a functional position. In some embodiments, the light fixture includes a spring member. In the stowage position, the spring member is compressed, and the light fixture is flush with the substantial planar surface. In the functional position, the spring member is relaxed, and the light fixture illuminates the user interface portion. In some embodiments, the light fixture includes a swivel member that enables 360° rotation of the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLCInventor: Chung-Kuo Weng
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Patent number: 8905583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Jack Guy Dubord
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Patent number: 8833983Abstract: An LED lamp including a first light source device and a second light source device is provided. The first light source device has a light exiting surface and a connection portion, and is used for emitting a first illumination light through the light exiting surface. The light exiting surface surrounds the connection portion. The second light source device is connected to the connection portion, and is used for emitting a second illumination light.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Young Lighting Technology Inc.Inventors: Wen-Chiao Chang, Fang-Ru Ye, Yao-Cheng Lue, Chen-Wei Chu, Udo Custodis
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Patent number: 8733988Abstract: An adjustable sense lamp includes a bowl-shaped seat connected with a power supply device and a lamp base having a light source, a sensor, a wire control panel and a power wire extending forward. The bowl-shaped seat includes a pair of semicircular seat pieces to form a bowl trough, spaced grooves on the inner middle walls of the seat pieces to form an annular groove for insertion a pair of limit protrusions at two opposing sides of a ball-shaped head of the lamp base. The sense lamp can be pulled upward and downward and turned to a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Tsun-Yu Huang, Cheng-Yi Huang
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Patent number: 8721124Abstract: A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Peter Stathis
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Patent number: 8690399Abstract: In a luminaire, comprising a light source (2) having at least one LED and a heat sink (4) for cooling the LED, the light source (2) is arranged pivotably with respect to the heat sink (4), wherein three lever arms (6, 8, 10) that act on the light source (2) are provided and the luminaire is designed such that the light source (2) is pressed against the heat sink (4) by the three lever arms (6, 8, 10). Moreover, a spring element (12), which acts on a first (6) of the three lever arms (6, 8, 10), and an adjusting means (14) for adjusting a second (8) of the three lever arms (6, 8, 10) are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbHInventor: Gerald Ladstätter
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Patent number: 8567991Abstract: A lighting device having a support module supporting LEDs and having an outer perimeter defining a curved portion, and a housing with an inner surface having a curved portion configured to receive the curved portion of the support module to enable the disk to be aimed, while the curved portions of the disk and housing remain in contact. Optional adjustment means facilitate aiming of the support module without the need to open the sealed LED module.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Mark J. Krogman
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Patent number: 8545066Abstract: A light includes a magnetic base; a light housing having a plurality of LEDs and a DC power source; and a frictional pivot connection between the magnetic base and the light housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Patent number: 8382346Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device, preferably a reading lamp, which, on the one hand, has a compact design and, on the other hand, ensures a flexible illumination of objects, for which, in order to ensure an adequately high illuminance, high-power light sources can be used and which includes preferably a light source and a light-guiding element that can be pivoted and/or tilted around a pivoting/tilting point, which has at least one light-guiding axis and at least one light in-coupling surface as well as one light out-coupling surface, with the light-guiding element being arranged preferably in an axially displaceable manner in such a way that a free beam area can exist between the light source and the light in-coupling.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Schott AGInventors: Bernd Schultheis, Petra Kuntze, Oliver Keiper, Sigurd Dressler, Andreas Hatzenbuehler, Walter Bleuel, Klaus Engelmann, Paul Bou Saleh, Armin Plichta
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Patent number: 8356920Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a base, a first light source housing, and a second light source housing. The first and second light source housings each can include a lighting element (e.g., a light-emitting diode). The first and second light source housings can be independently moveable relative to the base. For example, the first light source housing can be rotatable relative to the base around a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being substantially perpendicular to the second axis. Similarly, the second light source housing can be rotatable relative to the base around a third axis and a fourth axis, the third axis being substantially perpendicular to the fourth axis. The base can include a battery compartment and wires electrically connecting the battery compartment to the first and second light source housings.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Patent number: 8353608Abstract: A holding hole of a holding body has an edge portion and an inner peripheral surface which is a concavely curved surface connected to the edge portion. In a light source unit which supports a light source, projections are formed at three locations, and each of front surfaces thereof has a convexly curved line having a curvature radius longer than that of the inner peripheral surface. When the light source unit is inserted into the holding hole, the front surfaces of the projections at the three locations are brought into point contact with the edge portion at contact portions on the convexly curved lines.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Someno, Toshiaki Konno
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Publication number: 20120314418Abstract: A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Peter Stathis
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Patent number: 8328384Abstract: A flashlight mount includes a clamp-type positioning element and an elongate clamping element pivotally connected to an upper section of the clamp-type positioning element. To fasten a flashlight to the mount, an engaging section on a lateral side of the flashlight is inserted into a C-shaped groove on a lateral side of a fastening extension of the elongate clamping element. Once the engaging section is inserted in the C-shaped groove to the greatest extent possible, a limiting recess at one end of the flashlight is engaged with a projection at the corresponding end of the fastening extension to fix the flashlight in position to the elongate clamping element. Then, an object to be clamped is inserted into an insertion space extending laterally into the clamp-type positioning element, before a lower screw rod is rotated upward to secure the clamp-type positioning element to the object in a clamping manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Day Sun Industrial Corp.Inventor: Ching-Hsiang Wang
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Patent number: 8317374Abstract: A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached handle module. In one embodiment. module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module. Various embodiments of the handle module may comprise an articulation mechanism configured to allow the user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the utility light by rotating the utility light in at least one direction. The articulation mechanism may comprise one or more of a ball and socket joint, a ratchet mechanism, or any other suitable device configured to allow a user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the modular utility light. In another embodiment, the handle module may comprise a strap configured to facilitate cord management and/or allow a user to hang the modular utility light above a work area.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Multiway Industries (HK) Ltd.Inventor: Paul A. Hedrick
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Patent number: 8277095Abstract: A light emitting diode lamp includes a lamp shade, a light emitting diode light source, a universal joint and a power connector. The light emitting diode light source is disposed in the lamp shade. The universal joint includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is fixed to the lamp shade. The second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first connecting part and fixed to the power connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Cal-Comp Electronics & Communications Company Limited, Kinpo Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Jia-Yi Juang, Shih-Hao Hung, Hsien-Chang Wu
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Patent number: 8267558Abstract: A light fixture for and method of rotating a rotatable light source. The light fixture having a flange with a rotating member positioned within the flange. The rotating member houses a light source. A first self-lubricating ring is located proximal to the front of the flange and at least partially encircles the rotating member. A second self-lubricating ring is located distal to the front of the flange and also at least partially encircles the rotating member. A compression device, held in place by a retaining ring, is located behind the second self-lubricating ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Michael Glater
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Patent number: 8172436Abstract: A battery powered rotating LED lighting assembly with a magnetic base, a housing and a pivot post attached to the housing. The lighting assembly housing is supported by the pivot post, which is supported by a support assembly in the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Patent number: 8152334Abstract: A lighting device having a support module comprising a disk for supporting LEDs and having an outer perimeter with a curved portion and a housing with an inner surface having a curved portion configured to receive the curved portion of the support module disk so that the disk can be aimed by external adjustment devices with the curved portions of the disk and housing remaining in contact. The external adjustment device facilitates aiming of the disk without the need to open the sealed LED module. Heat from the LEDs and/or LED mounting assembly can be transferred via the contact of the curved surfaces to the outside air while the module is tilted, e.g., up to 15 degrees, or more, from vertical.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Mark J. Krogman
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Publication number: 20110194298Abstract: A laser adjustment apparatus includes a housing. A first cutout which has a through hole defined therein is formed in the housing. The first cutout is semi-spherical. Two screw holes are respectively defined in two sides of the housing. A holder is received in the housing. The holder has a second cutout formed therein and engaged with the first cutout. The second cutout has a semi-spherical shape. A laser module includes a light emitting portion and a tubular body connected thereto. The light emitting portion is received in the first and the second cutouts. A first and a second adjusting units are respectively passing through the two screw holes in the housing. The first and the second adjusting unit respectively perpendicularly abut against the tubular body of the laser module. A projecting angle of the laser module is adjusted by adjusting the first and the second adjusting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Wen-Sen LIN
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Patent number: 7845837Abstract: A ball socket for connection with a ball stud provides for easy manufacturing and assembly using a flat-stamped flexible retainer clip. The retainer clip is inserted into the socket and flexes to snap-fit within in the socket. The flex of the clip also flexes wings of the clip which engage with a receiving boss or socket. The flexion of the clip allows for easy push-in of the socket and sufficient resistance to accidental pull-out. The push-in socket design eliminates the need for screw-mounting of the socket. The socket assembly may be manufactured for use in connection with disengageable or conventional ball studs.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Burton Technologies, LLCInventor: John Burton
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Patent number: 7775683Abstract: A mounting mechanism for a laser or reflector may consist of a gross adjustment mechanism and a fine adjustment mechanism. The gross adjustment mechanism may enable a laser or reflector to be oriented in an approximate orientation and locked in place. The fine adjustment mechanism may enable a fine and precise adjustment to be applied. The mounting mechanisms may include a mounting plate that may mount to the surface of a wall and protect the rest of the mounting mechanism from disruption, but may also allow the fine adjustment mechanism to be tuned. The mounting mechanisms may be used to create a durable yet easily adjustable laser maze amusement.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventors: Theodore Bruce Ziemkowski, Patrick Gene Bashor
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Patent number: 7744259Abstract: The inventive directionally-adjustable LED spotlight is comprised of a fixed heat sink and an LED-array-bearing structure. The LED-array-bearing structure is adjustably attached in a heat transfer relationship to the fixed heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Walczak, Kurt Wilcox, Wayne Guillien
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Patent number: 7695170Abstract: An outdoor swivel head spotlight is described. A light bulb hood comprises a reflector and base. The base comprises a spherical socket having an internal seat. A support arm comprising a spherical end and a distal end connected to the spherical end by a through conduit is provided. The spherical end is seated in the internal seat. An internally threaded nut comprising an inwardly projecting lip having an open interior diameter at least as large as the external diameter of the spherical end, is coupled with the spherical socket. A washer between the spherical end and the lip of the nut is provided. When the nut is in a loosened position, the hood may be positioned to a desired angular position and when the nut is in a tightened position, the washer presses the spherical end into the internal seat to fix the angular position of the light hood.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventors: Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn
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Patent number: 7690825Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a lamp unit, a bracket which supports the lamp unit such that the lamp unit is swivelable in right and left directions, a lamp body which supports the bracket such that the bracket is tiltable in the right and left directions and in up and down directions with respect to the lamp body, an actuator which is supported by the bracket and swivels the lamp unit, a rotating shaft member which is supported by the bracket, and a joint member which is coupled to the actuator. The lamp unit includes a light source, a reflector, a shade, a projection lens, a rotating shaft attaching portion to which the rotating shaft member is attached, and a joint attaching portion to which the joint member is attached.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sigeru Kuwahara, Shouichirou Yokoi, Tsutomu Takiguchi
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Patent number: 7665875Abstract: An articulating dental operatory light having an electrically powered light source and a mounting assembly with at least a ball and socket joint, and optionally an additional joint, for multi-axial and multi-directional positioning and adjusting of the lamp head assembly, and a rotational stop for preventing damage to electrical wires passing through the joints. The rotational stop comprises a keyed shaft containing the electrical wires, that cooperates with the ball portion of the joint, and a first stop member connected to a remote end of the keyed shaft that interferes with a second stop member, thereby preventing a full 360 degree rotation of the ball portion relative to the socket member of the joint and minimizing twisting damage to the electrical wires.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Rick Whitman
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Patent number: 7661818Abstract: A clip-on light apparatus is provided having a polyaxial coupling joint between a light module and frame to permit the light module to be pivoted about a plurality of axes relative to the frame for directing light in a plurality of directions. The polyaxial coupling joint preferably permits pivoting of the light module about at least two orthogonal axes. In one form, the light module is mounted to a pivot shaft about which the module can be turned with the pivot shaft itself being pivoted along one of the two orthogonal pivot axes.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Michael Waters
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Patent number: 7591572Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a base, a light source housing, and a connection member connected between the base and the light source housing. The lighting device also can include a rotatable mounting plate. The light source housing can be elongated and can include one or more battery-powered lighting elements, such as light-emitting diodes. The lighting device can be convertible between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. The light source housing and the connection member together can be rotatable relative to the base around a first axis. The light source housing also can be rotatable relative to the connection member around a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis and a third axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Batteries to power the lighting elements can be positioned within a battery compartment of a removable battery pack within the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Patent number: 7572021Abstract: A mounting structure of an LED includes an LED unit including an LED, a lens element in front of the LED, and a collar around the lens element; a support member including a through-hole through which the lens element of the LED unit is exposed and an annular portion; an annular contacting surface formed on one of the annular portion as an annular concave surface and the collar as an annular convex surface; an annular contacting portion, formed on the other of the annular portion and the collar, wherein an orientation of the LED unit is adjusted by changing a relative contacting position between the annular contacting surface and the annular contacting portion; and a fixing device which fixes the LED unit to the support member while maintaining the contacting position of the annular contacting surface and the annular contacting portion after the adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Hoya CorporationInventors: Yukio Sawada, Yoshifumi Fujisaki
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Patent number: 7572042Abstract: A leveling device helps to prevent misalignment in the axial direction of an adjusting screw with respect to a shaft. A shaft 20 has an insertion cylindrical portion 21 that is in a generally cylindrical shape, and a shaft-side engagement portion 23 that is connected in the axial direction of the insertion cylindrical portion. An adjusting screw 27 has an insertion shaft portion 28 that mates with the insertion cylindrical portion of the shaft, and a screw-side engagement portion 31 that engages with the shaft-side engagement portion. The insertion shaft portion of the adjusting screw has an irregular portion 28a that is press-fit into the insertion cylindrical portion of the shaft, and that restricts movement in the axial direction with respect to the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hirohisa Deguchi
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Patent number: 7572032Abstract: A lamp assembly of a projection apparatus which has a function of adjusting the position of the lamp device is disclosed. The lamp assembly includes an outer housing, a lamp module, a transversely adjustable device and a vertically adjustable device. The lamp module is detachably disposed in the outer housing with the transversely and vertically adjustable devices disposed on the outer housing. When the lamp module is located within the outer housing, the lamp module can be adjusted by operating the transversely and vertically adjustable devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Chang-Hsing Lu
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Publication number: 20090027900Abstract: In one embodiment, a submersible LED lighting assembly is provided with at least one LED carried by a housing and thermally coupled to a heat sink carried by the housing to permit the submersible LED lighting assembly to be used in a dry environment. The exemplary lighting assembly is further provided with a water-tight light-transmitting member covering the at least one LED and cooperating with the housing to seal the at least one LED to permit the submersible LED lighting assembly to be used while immersed in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: THE L.D. KICHLER CO.Inventors: Joseph John Janos, John Joseph Ascherl
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Patent number: 7419284Abstract: A passing lamp assembly for a motorcycle. A mount arm extends between opposite end portions and is mounted below the headlight of a motorcycle. A spherical element having a through-hole passing therethrough is formed at the mount arm end portions. Passing lamps are pivotally mounted above the spherical elements by stems attached to the lamps and passing through the spherical elements. Spherical washers are mounted around the stem between the passing lamp and the spherical element, and between the underside of the spherical element and a fastener. First and second turn signals are mounted below the spherical elements by turn signal mounts and are not pivotally movable relative to the mount arm. The turn signal mounts conceal mounting hardware for the passing lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAInventors: Jean-Michel Thiers, Mark Blankers
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Publication number: 20080013327Abstract: A light fixture removably attachable to a stationary socket includes a lamp socket mounted for receiving a lamp and a connector which is electrically engageable with such stationary socket. The connector is attached in spaced relationship to the lamp socket and is electrically connected thereto. The light fixture may include a housing having the lamp socket mounted therein with the connector attached to the housing in one of a rigid, hinged and swivel manner. The light fixture is advantageous for converting a unidirectional recessed light fixture into a multidirectional light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Mark Higgins, Vivian Hurd
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Publication number: 20070253207Abstract: A rail mounting assembly for coupling a flashlight or other instrument to a fixed point on a person's body, clothing, equipment or accessories allows a user to direct or otherwise fix light upon a person or area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Christopher E. Coombs, Alan T. Howe
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Patent number: 7284887Abstract: A lamp adjuster for adjusting the aim of a headlamp is disclosed. The lamp adjuster includes an input shaft, a ball stud bracket in threaded engagement with the input shaft and an o-ring mounted on the ball stud bracket. Rotation of the input shaft causes linear translation of the ball stud bracket, thereby adjusting the aim of the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Asyst Technologies, LLCInventor: Scott Fladhammer
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Patent number: 7246920Abstract: A portable light source has a base, an attachment mechanism adapted for removably attaching the base to a surface, and a substantially tubular arm pivotally connected to the base such that it can pivot between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A white light source and an ultraviolet light source are positioned within the arm and operably connected to a rechargeable battery to emit white light and ultraviolet light in outward directions from the arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Inventor: Timothy Nevin Hopkins
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Patent number: 7217013Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
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Patent number: 7198392Abstract: An adjuster to be used with numerous applications including the adjusting of a headlamp reflector of a headlamp assembly includes a clutch mechanism that prevents over-driving and over-traveling of the adjuster output shaft during an overload condition. The adjuster includes generally an output shaft, drive gear, spring, and a driven gear that allow the headlamp adjuster to clutch. The driven gear is held in an engaged position with the drive gear by the spring force of the spring. In a high torque condition, such as when the output shaft encounters a high load, the driven gear will disengage from the drive gear overcoming the spring force of the spring. In this position, the headlamp adjuster will clutch, thereby preventing the over-driving and over-traveling of the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: Darien P. Hobbs, Peter B. Brazas
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Patent number: 7175441Abstract: A multiple positioning assembly includes a housing having a cavity therein with a circumferential groove disposed proximate a cavity opening. A ball assembly including a ball portion forms a spheroidal joint with the cavity which enables conical movement of the ball assembly. A plunger is slidably disposed within a bore through the ball portion of the ball assembly and electrical connections enable lateral movement of the plunger to control power to a light bulb attached to the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Bal Seal Engineering Co., Inc.Inventors: Jacques Naviaux, Peter J. Balsells