Fork Support Patents (Class 362/426)
  • Patent number: 11920727
    Abstract: A deployable light for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, that attaches to the electronic device with a magnetic connector. The deployable light is adapted to deploy from a stowed position wherein the light may shine in a first direction, to a deployed position wherein the light may shine opposite the first direction. The deployable light may include a magnetic connection portion for attachment to a cellular telephone. The deployable light may provide light when the telephone is using either its forward facing camera or it rearward facing camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Videndum Media Solutions SPA
    Inventor: Hen-Li Philip Chao
  • Patent number: 11572990
    Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: HEATHCO LLC
    Inventors: Miles William McDonald, Kushagra Dixit, Scott Blaise Tylicki, Apollo Paul Paredes, Lionel V. Luu, John Colvin Deaton
  • Patent number: 11408598
    Abstract: A rotating arm structure of a lamp includes a rotating arm body; rotating shaft, arranged on the rotating arm body; rotating shaft base, arranged on an lamp body and being in interference fit with the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft base includes base, being with top surface provided with an arc-shaped groove that is rotationally matched with the rotating shaft, and the base is provided with a limiting structure limiting the axial movement of the rotating shaft; elastic pressing piece, located directly above the arc-shaped groove, and two ends are pressed down and fixed and middle part are bend upward and compresses the rotating shaft on the base. The structure is simple, and the installation is convenient, which can effectively reduce the manufacturing cost while keeping the lamp body stable and smooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guoqing Zeng
  • Patent number: 11060700
    Abstract: A motor braking system of a stage light includes a controlled component, a braking motor that drives the controlled component to move, and a controller, wherein the braking motor includes a motor unit and a braking unit for braking the motor unit; the braking motor is a power-off locking motor; the motor unit and the braking unit are both electrically connected to the controller; and when detecting that the motor unit is powered on, the controller controls the motor unit to provide a holding torque, and controls the braking unit to be powered on to release a locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Weikai Jiang
  • Patent number: 9004730
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a hexagonal housing having six side walls. Each side wall has a slot formed therein. Two or more lighting fixtures may be joined together to form a modular arrangement of lighting fixtures in a plurality of configurations by using an interlock piece which slides into channels formed in facing side walls of adjacent lighting fixtures to hold the lighting fixtures together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: 0Energy Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: David LaVigna, Robert T. Temple
  • Patent number: 8960976
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for adjustably positioning a lighting device. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket having an ear and a first indicator associated with the ear. The mounting apparatus also includes a second indicator adapted to be coupled to the lighting device for conjoint rotational movement about a rotational axis with respect to the mounting bracket. The second indicator and the lighting device may be selectively rotated about the rotational axis such that the second indicator is located in a desired position with respect to the first indicator whereby the lighting device is located in a desired measured orientation with respect to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vision Motor Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Georgitsis, Joseph Biro, Nicholas B. Irwin
  • Patent number: 8845150
    Abstract: A luminaire that has multiple removable handles thereon, and can operate in multiple different modes, including a mode where a manual follow spot can occur. To operate in the manual follow spot mode, the luminaire is placed into a free moving mode in which it can be moved, and then the luminaire is moved using the removable handles to manually place the luminaire in a desired location. Then, the luminaire is commanded to remain in that desired location by turning on breaks or the like. In the manual movement mode, movement of the luminaire is manually controlled and not remotely controlled and all of at least color, gobo, beam size and other parameters are remotely controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group LLC
    Inventors: Rusty Brutsche, James Bornhorst, Steve Washington, Russell Mahaffey, David Friedersdorff, Ted Samuelson
  • Patent number: 8708535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device comprising a base, a U-shaped yoke connected to and rotatable relative to the base and a head connected to and rotatable relative to the yoke. The U-shaped yoke comprise two upstanding arms and the head is mounted between the upstanding arms. The head comprises at least one light source generating a light and the yoke comprises two interlocked U-shaped yoke shell parts. The present invention relates also to a method of manufacturing such illumination device. The method comprises the steps of providing the base, providing the head and providing the yoke where the step of providing the yoke comprises the step of locking two yoke shell parts together across the entire width of said yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Martin Professional A/S
    Inventor: Carsten Dalsgaard
  • Patent number: 8408760
    Abstract: A lamp assembly, that has a fixed base, and a yoke which is controlled to move relative to the base to cause a panning motion. The yoke holds a lamp head. The yoke has a bottom portion and a top portion. A lamp head, which includes a light source therein, is coupled to said bottom portion of the yoke. The lamp head moves to form a tilting motion, thereby allowing both pan and tilt. The yoke includes handles thereon, including a first handle on a bottom most portion of said yoke, and a second handle on a top most portion of said yoke. One embodiment has the handles integrated into the yoke, e.g., molded to or recessed into the yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: James M Bornhorst, Staci A. Mininger, Timothy W. Terleski
  • Patent number: 8061860
    Abstract: A utensil that emits light from a handle portion thereof for a limited period of time. The handle portion may be in the form of a chemiluminescent light stick. A head portion of the utensil has a hollow interior proximal end adjacent to a solid distal end. The hollow interior is sized to receive the light stick, with the hollow interior having at least one burr to provide a frictional fit and to hold the received light stick therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: James A. Weigl, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7950834
    Abstract: A brake assembly for an adjustable downlight fixture comprises a fixture having a rotational collar assembly, the rotational collar assembly having a first race rotating relative to a second race, a brake assembly connected to one of the first race and the second race, the brake assembly frictionally engaging the other of the first race and the second race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Scott Dupre
  • Patent number: 7934860
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a light unit, a supporting frame pivotally coupling with the light unit, and an angle adjustment arrangement including a first gear member provided at the light housing, and a second gear member provided at the supporting arm. The first gear member has a first teething face to match and engage with a second teething face of the gear member. When the first gear member is moved apart from the second gear member, the light housing is adapted to pivotally move with respect to the supporting frame so as to selectively adjust the projecting angle of the light unit. After the projecting angle of the light unit is set, the first gear member is moved back to re-engage with the second gear member to lock up the light unit at the projecting angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Tsao
  • Patent number: 7901114
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus for theatrical lighting equipment. In particular, an apparatus that allows an operator to control the direction of the light beam from a lighting fixture and simultaneously control an iris attached to the lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas E. Lok
  • Patent number: 7789525
    Abstract: A light fixture comprising a head, which head with at least one light source, which head is carried rotatably in a yoke, which yoke rotates in relation to a base, which bases comprises bearings for the yoke, which base has at least a power module, which power module has at least one ballast circuit, which base has at least one controller. By the base having at least one drawer in which at least the power module is located, a fast exchange of the power module in a light source in situations of changing technical specifications of the power module can be achieved very easily. This can be important in a light fixture placed high above the ground if it needs to have an electronic module exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Martin Professional A/S
    Inventor: Thomas Vinther
  • Patent number: 7766520
    Abstract: A lighting unit with a replaceable and rotatable lens. The lens unit can be removed and replaced. A lens rotating motor is off axis, and is counterbalanced by the light bulb holding structure that is located at the other side of the lighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Patent number: 7695155
    Abstract: An illuminating device for a pair of glasses includes an illumination control device, a housing, a coupling seat, and a positioning mechanism. The illumination control device is received in the housing and includes a lamp emitting light beams out of the housing. The coupling seat includes first and second pivotal portions. The housing is pivotably coupled with the first and second pivotal portions, so that the housing is pivotable relative to the coupling seat. The coupling seat further includes a coupling section coupled to a middle of the pair of glasses. The positioning mechanism retains the housing in a desired angular position relative to the coupling seat, adjusting an illuminating angle of the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventor: Chu Shyuan Hou
  • Patent number: 7690825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sigeru Kuwahara, Shouichirou Yokoi, Tsutomu Takiguchi
  • Patent number: 7572032
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Chang-Hsing Lu
  • Patent number: 7556392
    Abstract: A utensil that emits light from a handle portion thereof for a limited period of time. The handle portion may be in the form of a chemiluminescent light stick, wherein a head portion of the utensil receives and holds one end of the light stick until such time as it is detached therefrom. Alternatively, the handle portion of the utensil may be in the form of a conduit sized to receive a chemiluminescent light stick. An opening of the conduit receives the light stick, and the opening is closed following insertion of the light stick into the conduit. Accordingly, the handle portion of the utensil may emit light without the use of batteries or electronic circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: James A. Weigl, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7364324
    Abstract: An integrated projector for discharge lamps includes a projector, having a discharge lamp, and a support fork shaped structure for the projector. The fork shaped structure provides two substantially vertical elements, provided laterally with respect to the projector, and a horizontal arm, joining the lateral elements. In the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure are provided the elements of a voltage limiting system, or ballast. Through the horizontal arm passes the electrical connection cables of the various components of the ballast provided in the two substantially vertical elements. A power supply is provided between one of the substantially vertical elements of the fork shaped structure and the projector electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: De Sisti Lighting S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario De Sisti
  • Patent number: 7338195
    Abstract: A surface light source device has a light-conductor plate that conducts light at an interior and allows same to exit at a light-exit surface to an outside, and a light source arranged oppositely to a light incident surface of the light-conductor plate and small in size as compared to a width of the light-conductor plate. The light source is held by a fixture engaged on the light-conductor plate. The fixture in part is elastically abutted against an opposite surface of the light source to a surface thereof facing to the light incident surface thereby urging the light source on the light incident surface. The fixture and the light-conductor plate are aligned to each other thicknesswise of the light-conductor plate, and the fixture and the light source are aligned to each other thicknesswise of the light-conductor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Omron Corporation
    Inventors: Tatsuya Ogino, Jyunichiro Tsuji
  • Patent number: 7111966
    Abstract: A light fixture coupling bracket to connect to a light box. The light fixture coupling bracket connects to a light bar having at least one light socket. The light fixture coupling bracket connects to a removable and adjustable gripping device. The gripping device is rotationally adjustable around the light box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Joshua Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7001049
    Abstract: A worklight assembly used as a stand-alone unit and mountable on a tripod. A pair of worklight heads are mounted in side-by-side relation on a linearly extending base portion. A number of support feet extending outward from the base portion are secured to the base portion proximate the lateral ends of the base portion for supporting the worklight assembly as a stand-alone unit. A handle member is centrally disposed between the worklight heads and secured to the base portion so that a user can conveniently position the worklight on the tripod. A hole is provided at least through the base portion generally midway between the worklight heads for use in securing the base portion to the tripod. An electrical power junction is disposed on the worklight assembly for distributing electrical power to the worklight heads in multi-head embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: EML Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Wade Lee
  • Patent number: 7001044
    Abstract: A portable worklight designed to illuminate a 360 degree area. The worklight includes a triangular-shaped base with three side members. Mounted on each side member is a rotating and pivoting light head that includes two diagonally aligned light cavities. Mounted inside each light cavity is a horizontally aligned halogen bulb with a concave reflective shield mounted behind the bulb. Mounted over the front face of each light cavity is a glass plate and a chevron-shaped frame. Attached to the rear surface on each worklight includes a handle. Each light head is mounted on a rotating U-shaped bracket that allows the head to rotate upward and downward approximately 45 degrees. The bracket is also able to rotate 360 degrees over the side member. Each light head also includes a separately operated ON-OFF switch that controls the operation of the halogen bulbs contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Monte A. Leen
  • Patent number: 6764194
    Abstract: A headlight for use on a head gear, or the like, is provided. A LED serves as a light source mounted on a clamp for attachment to the head gear in any one of the three orientation planes. A universal mount of the light source on the clamp allows the light beam to be directed by up and down, as well as by side-to-side, manual adjustment. The beam covers substantially all frontal objects without changing the position of the clamp. A pair of pivot connections, or a ball and socket mechanism, exhibit sufficient frictional engagement to hold the light source in position. The pivot connection may be used to support the ball on the light source in the second embodiment. The socket is split along its curvature lines and an O-ring extends around the split socket to assure frictional engagement to hold the light source in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Ira Jeffrey Cooper
  • Patent number: 6692139
    Abstract: An apparatus for lighting a room from the room's ceiling. The apparatus includes a first plate having an opening. The apparatus includes a spacer attached to the first plate. The apparatus includes at least a second plate having an opening attached to the spacer and maintained in spaced relationship from the first plate by the spacer. The opening of the first plate and the opening of the second plate together define a first channel. The apparatus includes means for lighting including at least one lamp and one transformer electrically connected to the lamp. The lamp is either a low voltage or line voltage lamp. The lamp extends into the channel. A method for forming a lighting apparatus. A method for lighting a room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
  • Patent number: 6607285
    Abstract: Light adjustment apparatuses and methods for adjusting light assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment can include a light holder having a housing, a mounting bracket coupled to the housing, a support member rotatably attached to the mounting bracket, and a lock to restrict the mounting bracket from rotating relative to the support member about an axis of rotation. In another embodiment, a method is provided for adjusting a light assembly. The method includes removing a lock from a first lock receiver in a mounting bracket and a second lock receiver in a support member; rotating the mounting bracket and a light assembly attached to the mounting bracket as a unit so that the light is aimed at a selected orientation; aligning a third lock receiver in the mounting bracket with the second lock receiver in the support member; and placing the lock in the third lock receiver of the mounting bracket and the second lock receiver of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Genie Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Citron, Darin Richard Aaby, Bradley Kent Allen, Michael J. Quiring, Mark Christopher Mattson, Dabngeun Ngonevolalath
  • Patent number: 6511208
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus. The apparatus includes a first mechanism for holding a lamp. The apparatus includes a media. The apparatus includes a second mechanism for holding the media to the first holding mechanism. The second mechanism is removably attachable to the first mechanism. The media is removably attachable to the second mechanism so the media will not separate from the second mechanism when the second mechanism is separated from the first mechanism. A lighting apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting structure. The apparatus includes a gimbal ring assembly for holding a lamp. The gimbal ring assembly has a first axis and a second axis perpendicular with the first axis. The gimbal ring assembly is rotatable about the first axis and about the second axis. The gimbal ring assembly is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism for locking the gimbal ring assembly in a fixed position relative to the first axis, to the second axis and the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
  • Publication number: 20020159262
    Abstract: A light projector is provided which includes an elliptical reflector, a first spherical retro-reflector, the first retro-reflector having an first aperture formed therein, the first aperture having a first diameter and a first center-point, a second spherical retro-reflector located between the elliptical reflector and the first retro-reflector, the second retro-reflector having a second aperture formed therein, the second aperture having a second diameter and a second center-point, the second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the first and second center-points lying along a common axis, and a light source, the light source located at a foci of the elliptical reflector, the light source lying along the common axis, the elliptical reflector reflecting light emitted by the light source, the reflected light passing through the first and second apertures, the first and second retro-reflectors being positioned so as to reflect light emitted by the light source back towards the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Richard Romano, Robert Fry, Wallace Daniels
  • Patent number: 6471374
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support assembly for a lighting fixture and two adjustment mechanisms that provide for a significant range of adjustment of the lamp within the lighting fixture. The support assembly includes a first and a second support member. The first support member may be an arcuate support brace or yoke, including at least one first leg extending therefrom. The second support member may be an annular base brace or yoke, including at least a second leg extending therefrom. The first adjustment mechanism provides for the repositioning of the lamp support about a horizontal axis and includes a travel arm and two biasing means. The second adjustment mechanism provides for the rotation of the base yoke 360° about a vertical axis that runs through the center of the annular portion of the yoke and then secured in position within the lighting fixture by a locking means, such as the adjustable locking clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Thomas, Orlando S. Rodrigues, Daniel F. Francis
  • Patent number: 6428197
    Abstract: A spotlight is disclosed for use with an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile with the spotlight being selectively removably positioned in a U-shaped bracket which is pivotally secured to the vehicle about a vertical axis. The spotlight includes a housing having indentations at its opposite sides which removably receive inner ends of connectors which are positioned at the inner sides of the upper ends of the leg portions of the U-shaped bracket. The connectors are pivotally secured, about horizontal axes, to the leg portions. The leg portions of the U-shaped bracket are able to flex with respect to one another to permit the spotlight to be secured to the U-shaped bracket and to be removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Cycle Country Accessories Corporation
    Inventor: Richard G. Downing
  • Patent number: 6402352
    Abstract: A light fixture comprising a rotatable housing, a mounting yoke and a mounting fixture for securing the housing directly to the top of a hollow post to permit the housing to be directed straight down or at a tilt angle to either side. The housing includes integral or insertable axle portions that protrude from either side of the housing. The top of each side of the yoke includes a support casting with an opening for receiving the respective protruding axle portions of the housing. Matching indicia on the end of at least one of the axle portions and the receiving casting hub provide degree of tilt information. Wiring from the power source coming out of the top of the post progresses through one or more appropriate channels in the yoke, through the appropriate casting and through an accommodated protruding axle portion. The yoke is preferably comprised of at least one tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Summerford, Claude Barozzini, Henry M. Glover
  • Patent number: 6196705
    Abstract: A halogen motion detection security light positioning system comprising a base, a yoke and a housing. The yoke having a crossbar and a pair of opposed facing prongs that extend from opposite ends of the crossbar. The yoke being rotatably connected at the crossbar to the base by a frictional securing mechanism. The housing has a halogen receptacle and is rotatably connected between the opposed facing prongs of the yoke by a self-locking securing mechanism that prevents rotation in an unflexed state and allows rotation in a flexed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Steinel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralph Finke, Thomas Franke
  • Patent number: 6170965
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a mounting structure. The apparatus includes a gimbal ring assembly for holding a lamp. The gimbal ring assembly has a first axis and a second axis perpendicular with the first axis. The gimbal ring assembly is rotatable about the first axis and about the second axis. The gimbal ring assembly is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism for locking the gimbal ring assembly in a fixed position relative to the first axis, to the second axis and the mounting structure. A lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a yoke. The apparatus includes a lamp ring for holding a lamp. The lamp ring is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a ring locking mechanism for locking the lamp ring in a fixed position relative to the yoke. A method for lighting. The method includes the steps of attaching a mounting structure to a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
  • Patent number: 6132062
    Abstract: A surgical light apparatus includes a support arm assembly configured to couple a lighthead to a support surface such as a ceiling, a wall, or a stand. The arm assembly includes an upper arm, a lower arm pivotably coupled to the upper arm and a yolk coupled to the lower arm. The lighthead is pivotable with respect to the yolk which includes a task light. The task light coupled to the yolk assembly provides an auxiliary light source for the room when the surgical light is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Borders, Dennis C. Coon
  • Patent number: 5622426
    Abstract: A simple, reliable and yet fully capable wash light, having a lamp surrounded by a reflector, a field stop with a fixed aperture, a frame for holding color/diffusion/dowser panels, and a fernal lens located immediately adjacent the frame. These elements are mounted in a housing which, in turn, is mounted to a yoke allowing 270 degrees of tilt. The yoke is mounted to a base allowing 360 degrees of pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Richard J. Romano, Robert A. Fry
  • Patent number: 5613765
    Abstract: A headlight mounting apparatus for a headlight having a bulb mounted therein. The subject headlight mounting arrangement has a mounting portion integral with the headlight, a retaining mechanism and associated hardware, and a grommet arrangement of unique cross-sectional configuration which alters the frequency of vibration to a value significantly less than the natural frequency of vibration of the headlight bulb filament. This arrangement reduces bulb failures caused by shock experienced during vehicle/machine operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Avtar S. Gill
  • Patent number: 5609413
    Abstract: The disclosure herein describes an adjustable light fixture recessed in a ceiling or wall for directing light at various angles and including, within a hollow elongated housing, a pair of inverted U-shaped members pivotally mounted to one another about a horizontal axis. The assembly of the two U-shaped members may be further pivoted about a central vertical axis so that a light bulb and socket mounted in one of the U-shaped member may be angularly adjusted about two axes to provide light at various angles of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Eclairage Contraste
    Inventor: Michel Lecluze
  • Patent number: 5599089
    Abstract: A light device includes a casing, a bulb holding rod, a bulb unit, a power supply unit, a guide device, and a retainer device. The casing includes a bulb receiving recess formed in an external surface thereof, and a slide hole formed in the casing. The holding rod is mounted slidably within the slide hole of the casing and has an inner end located in the casing, and an outer end which extends from the slide hole. The bulb unit is carried pivotally on the outer end of the rod. The power supply unit is installed within the casing and is connected electrically to the bulb unit so as to energize the bulb unit when in use. The guide device prevents rotation of the rod within the slide hole of the casing. The retainer device prevents disengagement of the rod from the slide hole of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventors: Tyng-Jen Sheu, Jia-Ming Sheu
  • Patent number: 5593224
    Abstract: An adjustable-position light fixture is provided having a U-shaped mounting bracket and a U-shaped light housing bracket. The light housing bracket is pivotally secured to the mounting bracket via a connection including a key member. The key member has a bearing portion which passes through the light housing bracket and is rotatable in relation thereto. At least one prong extends from the key member and engages a cutout in the mounting bracket to prevent rotation of the key member relative to the mounting bracket. A threaded bolt passes through the key member and is effective to adjust friction between the brackets. The key member is effective to prevent torque on the bolt as the bracket assembly is pivoted so that the bolt maintains the set degree of tension. A head on the bolt is accessible through an opening the light housing so that tension can be readily adjusted with a standard tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Thomas Industries
    Inventors: Michael D. Kunkel, Raymond J. Kusmer
  • Patent number: 5453915
    Abstract: A lighted adjustable mirror with clamp is disclosed. The device consists of a illuminated two-surfaced mirror--one surface without magnification, the other surface with magnification. The mirror, housed within a frame, is pivitolly attached to a bracket. The bracket is pivitolly attached to a flexible column. The mirror is free to pivot about mutually perpendicular axes with the column adding further multi-directional adjustment. The column is attached to a clamp for easy securement to a variety of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventor: Raymond L. Bradley, III
  • Patent number: 5386358
    Abstract: A portable, twin-mounted light assembly (10) having a stand assembly (12) supported by a stable platform (14) and having on its top edge (120), a mounting bracket (16). The bracket (16) is disclosed in three designs: an inverted L-bracket (18), a double U-channel bracket (20) and a channeled L-bracket (24). In all designs, the bracket supports a primary-power junction box (26) and a detachable light-fixture attachment T-section (28). To each end of the T-section (28) is removably attached a light fixture assembly (34). The assembly includes a pair of legs (42,44) that when compressed fit into the end of the T-section (28). Conversely, when they are removed from the T-section (28), the two legs extend outwardly to allow the light fixture assembly (34) to be placed on a flat surface remote form the assembly (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Alltrade, Inc.
    Inventor: George Hillinger
  • Patent number: 5339233
    Abstract: A lamp assembly including a mid-angle trapezoidal open frame having four corners pivotably connected to an upper arm, an upper wiring tube, a lower arm, and a lower wiring tube, a triple-terminal connecting frame pivotably connected to the upper arm and the upper wiring tube to hold a lamp shade, swivel device revolvably fastened to an axle holder on a lamp stand to hold the lower arm and the lower wiring tube, a first retaining spring assembly to adjustably hold the lower arm and the lower wiring tube in a desired angle, and a second retaining spring assembly to adjustably hold the upper arm and the upper wiring tube in a desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Roger Yang
  • Patent number: 5299112
    Abstract: A support bar for adjustably mounting accessories such a theatrical lamps wherein the bar is preferably formed of extruded aluminum and the bar is hollow with a closed interior electrical raceway for electrical cables extending the length of the bar and is isolated from a quadrilateral opening extending the length of the bar that communicates with the quadrilateral opening and the exterior of the bar. Adjustable mounting means extend from the lamps into the quadrilateral opening to mount the accessory and to allow sliding movement thereof within the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Alnic Industries
    Inventors: Roland C. Nivette, Jr., Steven B. Jackson, Christopher L. Tueber
  • Patent number: 5235500
    Abstract: A lamp comprising a light supported on a structure defining a path for the current supplying the bulb. The light comprises a housing and a support located between the structure and housing. The support consists of two arms hinged at the ends to the structure for enabling the housing to rotate about a first axis; and a pin perpendicular to the arms and supported in rotary manner inside the housing for enabling the housing to rotate in relation to the structure about a second axis perpendicular to the first. The support consists of two electrically insulated parts made of electrically conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Artemide S.p.A.
    Inventor: Richard Sapper
  • Patent number: 5183331
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly, for rotatably coupling a support member with electrical wiring to a lighting fixture housing, has at least one casing with a fastening sleeve for receiving a fastener. The casing also has at least one conduit for receiving the support member and the electrical wiring. A spacer is located between the casing and housing and has a bore for the fastener and an aperture for the wiring. The casing is rotatable with respect to the housing and can be releasably retained in selected rotational positions by the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: James E. Edgell, David L. Jordan
  • Patent number: 5147132
    Abstract: A swivel means for lighting fixture includes: a swivel base having a lower post secured on a supporting base of a lighting fixture, an upper bracket having a collar rotatably mounted on the swivel base as packed by a packing sleeve sandwiched between the supporting base and the collar and having an upper post secured with a lampshade provided with an illuminator in the lampshade, a tensioning spring resiliently holding the collar of the upper bracket on the swivel base, whereby upon a swinging rotation of the lampshade secured with the upper bracket and the collar about a horizontal axis of the swivel base, the lampshade will be angularly rotated to adjust its inclination angle about a horizontal axis longitudinally formed in the swivel base to be optionally angularly positioned on the swivel base as frictionally held on the swivel base by the packing sleeve and resiliently held on the swivel base by the tensioning spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Sangara Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 4719545
    Abstract: An improved source light for cameramen, lighting technicians, for set lighting for motion pictures, stage, television and the like. The source light has a vented body containing at least three lamps, each lamp having a halogen cycle bulb held in a reflector which emits a directed beam of light. Each of the reflectors has a generally planar face and all the reflectors are mounted so that their generally planar faces lie in a single plane. A lens means is held adjacent that single plane. Preferably, the lens means is a flat lens which also serves to hold the lamps in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Inventor: Victor M. Cano
  • Patent number: 4701833
    Abstract: A stage light instrument for providing efficient cooling of electrical components (40, 42) and a high wattage lamp (101). The facility includes a base enclosure (10) and a lamp enclosure (22) joined for pan and tilt movements by a forked hollow connecting member (14). The cylinder part (36) of the connecting member (14) is apertured and encased within the base enclosure (10) in bearings (65, 66) and in a plenum (34). A pair of tubes (68, 70) each with an air passage (72, 74) corporate with bearings (69, 71) to join the arms (18, 20) of the forked connecting member (14) to the lamp enclosure to provide air passage from the base enclosure (10) to the lamp enclosure (22). A fan (12) mounted in the base enclosure (10) draws air over electrical components (40, 42) and forces the air into the forked connecting member (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Vari-Lite, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Bornhorst
  • Patent number: 4638413
    Abstract: A double-lamp system comprising a conventional table lamp fixture and a spotlight fixture mounted on a table lamp base. The position of the spotlight fixture is such that a conventional drum-shaped lamp shade conceals the spotlight fixture from view, yet the spotlight beam's path is unobstructed. In the preferred embodiment, the spotlight beam may be directed as desired by moving the bulb housing laterally, by rotating the bulb housing about a horizontal axis centered on the bulb housing, or by moving the bulb housing through an arc located on the same vertical plane in which the spotlight beam path lies. The spotlight and table lamp may be operated together or separately. In the preferred embodiment, the spotlight fixture comprises a housing for a quartz halogen spotlight bulb and a transformer housing. An incandescent lamp socket, or other suitable type of socket, is integral with the transformer housing in the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Inventor: Kenneth Tarlow