Sensor Patents (Class 362/642)
  • Patent number: 10107480
    Abstract: A light fixture includes one or more light modules and a sensor module coupled to a housing of the light fixture. The sensor module includes an extension arm and a sensor unit that is rotatably coupled to one end of the extension arm. The other end of the extension arm that is opposite to the end coupled to the sensor unit is pivotably coupled to the housing of the light fixture to pivotably rotate the sensor module between a first position and a second position based on a mounting of the light fixture. Further, the sensor unit is adjustable independent of the extension arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Gerard Ladewig, James Richard Christ, Gregg Lehman
  • Patent number: 9057491
    Abstract: A network controlled indoor lighting system is disclosed, which is constructed based on a device control unit with network connectivity, and a remote controller containing the software for users to control the interior lighting system. The system allows users to control a plurality of LED lamps in terms of brightness, color temperature, beam angle and illumination direction. The system has single/multi-point control, and online error diagnosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Zhongshan Weiqiang Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ke-chin Lee
  • Patent number: 9033539
    Abstract: An LED device includes a main object with at least one built-in removable LED-unit. The main object has its own illumination function or functions, and the at least one removable LED-unit also has its own illumination function. This allows the LED device to provide illumination, for example, both during a power failure, emergency, or hazard condition, and also for daily use purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 9033569
    Abstract: A lamp holder has a built-in night light. The lamp holder may be part of a light device that is assembled on a production line or may be purchased by people to add to an existing lighting devices lamp holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20150131326
    Abstract: An LED light device with special effects utilizes persistence of vision theory to cause an LED(s) or LED array to change faster than the human eye response time of 1/16 to 1/24 second to display a special message, time, drawing, light patterns, or color changes. In addition, the light device may be provided with a sealed-unit arranged to receive a variety of eye-catching shades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20150124486
    Abstract: The present patent application provides a hanging accessory for night lighting. The hanging accessory includes a main body part which includes a front housing and a rear housing a clamping component mounted on the rear housing and a plurality of electrical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Ting Kwan William Chiu
  • Patent number: 9010986
    Abstract: A device having built-in digital data means is powered by an unlimited power source for a lamp-holder, LED bulb, light device connected to unlimited power source by prongs or a base that can be inserted into a socket that would otherwise receiving a bulb. The device may take the form of a webcam having auto tracking functions and retractable prongs that plug directly into a wall outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 8944669
    Abstract: An LED light device includes a multiple surface LED track, or multiple LED tracks, having built-in movable LED-unit(s) which can be clipped-on, added, or inserted anywhere along the track or from ends of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20140268881
    Abstract: A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: COLEMAN CABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Shiao-Tsun Ku, Chu-Ching Wang
  • Publication number: 20140268882
    Abstract: A programmable night light having a matrix of LEDs as its light source is provided. The present programmable LED night light comprises a panel supporting an LED matrix, a body portion, and a flexible neck extending between the panel and the body portion. The body portion further has a plug, which engages with a conventional electrical outlet, and preferably includes a motion sensor disposed on its front surface. The flexible neck of the present invention allows the orientation of the LED light source to be changed as desired by the user. Furthermore, the LED matrix is programmable via a wirelessly connected electronic device, allowing users to alter the luminosity of the LEDs, change the pattern displayed by the LED matrix, switch the device between a standard night light mode and a projection mode, and have the device respond to a variety of other inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Nguyen Hoan Hoang
  • Patent number: 8834009
    Abstract: An LED bulb illuminates or projects images to both nearby and faraway areas. In addition, the LED bulb includes such features as three-dimensional adjustability, focus adjustment, and an extendable feature that enables components to be moved away from heat generated by the LED, and from blocking means that would interfere with operation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 8833961
    Abstract: A multi-purpose illumination device includes a lamp-holder body and a portable lighting device detachably installed in the lamp-holder body. The lamp-holder body has a partially transparent cover and a power converter. The power converter converts a utility power into a DC power. The portable lighting device has a housing, a charging circuit, a battery unit, a push-button unit, an LED driving circuit, an LED unit, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the push-button unit, the charging circuit, a detection mechanism, and the LED driving circuit for detecting a button pressing state of the push-button unit, whether there is utility power, and whether the portable lighting device is installed in the lamp-holder body to control the LED driving circuit to drive the LED unit to light. The portable lighting device can also be used as a backup power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: GEEE Creations, Inc.
    Inventor: Yarn Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 8801215
    Abstract: The invention comprises an ultraviolet nightlight configured for illuminating walkways and/or for highlighting scorpions. In one embodiment, a nightlight is configured with an ultraviolet source. Photons emitted or radiated by the nightlight interact with a scorpion causing the scorpions to fluoresce. The fluorescing scorpion is readily observed by a human at night, thereby alerting the human and providing a measure of security and/or safety. The nightlight is optionally configured in the ultra violet and visible light range, with the visible component comprised predominantly of blue light. The emitted blue light is used to light or illuminate corridors and/or obstacles with a cool comforting color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Walter Edwin Balfour
  • Patent number: 8737731
    Abstract: Light emitted from a lighting device including a white LED and RGB LEDs is sensed when the lighting device is driven based on a predetermined reference value, sensed data is converted into values corresponding to color coordinates, and a difference between the value and a reference value is calculated. It is determined whether or not the lighting device is corrected on the basis of the calculated difference, and the lighting device is selectively corrected depending on the determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Seong Hee Park, Insu Kim, Tae-Gyu Kang
  • Patent number: 8668347
    Abstract: A cover for an electrical receptacle including a faceplate. The cover also includes a first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a first power line of the electrical receptacle and a second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a second power line of the electrical receptacle. Additionally, the cover includes a device (such as a light source, circuit, port, or sensor) in communication with the first transmission tab and the second transmission tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Cordell Eldred Ebeling
  • Publication number: 20140062342
    Abstract: The invention is a Bed Exit Night Light System designed to illuminate a hospital room if a patient leaves his bed, but is not activated by the presence of hospital staff or casual movement of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel R. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8643287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting device with switchable day/night illumination mode, comprising: a main controlling unit, a driving unit, a lighting unit, a light filtering unit, an illumination mode switching unit, and a power management unit, wherein the lighting unit is coupled to the driving unit and has a plurality of light-emitting devices. Moreover, the main controlling unit is used for controlling the driving unit, so as to drive the lighting unit output a visible light. In addition, the illumination mode switching unit is used for controlling the light filtering unit to show and cover the light-emitting surface of the lighting unit, so as to filter the visible light and make the visible light become a visible light with a specific wavelength; wherein the visible light with specific wavelength causes the smallest excitation to human sympathetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventor: Jwo-Huei Jou
  • Patent number: 8632241
    Abstract: Disclosed is a standard size electrical end plate with a built in photosensor and light emitting diode (LED), which connect to a power supply/trigger circuit that taps electrical power from a standard electrical box. The photosensor in conjunction with a transistor in the trigger circuit, controls the LED so that when sufficient light is present, no current flows to the LED and it is turned off, and also to insure that when low light conditions are present, current now flows to the LED and it is turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: Shannon Kunce
  • Patent number: 8545090
    Abstract: An LED night light with interchangeable display unit can be separated from the base when a predetermined force is applies to reduce the chance that the prong device will be damaged by pulling, pushing, or twisting. The display unit may have a built-in or separate input-end to accommodate a receptacle means of the base. An LED related circuit, prong means and other control device may be disposed in the base or incorporated with a sealed-unit to cause the light beam to be seen by a viewer through the display area and provide a dedicated artwork, design, motion liquid, and/or dimensional colored image for illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 8508156
    Abstract: An energy saving LED lamp includes an illuminating device, a mode switching device, a motion detecting device and a controlling unit. The illuminating device is for emitting light. The mode switching device is for switching the illuminating device to work between an illuminating mode and a power saving mode. The motion detecting device is for detecting surrounding human motions and generating a first signal in condition that there is no human motion detected around the LED lamp within a predetermined period of time. The controlling unit is for receiving the first signal generated by the motion detecting device and automatically adjusting brightness of light generated by the illuminating device when having received the first signal, when the mode switching device is at the energy saving mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Ping-Jung Tsai
  • Patent number: 8449168
    Abstract: An intelligent and energy-saving LED lamp with glimmer and full light emission includes a lamp holder and a LED substrate disposed in the lamp holder. A plurality of LEDs is provided on the LED substrate. An infra-red sensing device with an infra-red detecting head is disposed inside the lamp holder. A lampshade is connected to a top end of the lamp holder and includes a protruding cover corresponding to the infra-red detecting head. The LEDs do not light up when there is enough light from external surrounding. The LEDs radiates a glimmering light when there is not enough light from external surrounding and the infra-red detecting head does not sense any movements of objects. The LEDs radiates a full light when there is not enough light from external surrounding and the infra-red detecting head senses movements of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Wen-Sung Hu
  • Publication number: 20120327642
    Abstract: An LED night light having different power sources including a battery, outlet plug-in power source, or interchangeable power source incorporates more than one reflective means with desired relative positions, distances, and/or orientations to create plurality of LED or LEDs image on at least one surface of the night light. At least one of the reflective means can be a see-though surface to permit the plurality of LED images to be seen through the reflective means. An LED light device having power and cost saving features is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20120105814
    Abstract: The laser project light has light block out means and safety sensor means to prevent people to direct to see the laser beams to harm the eyes. The current invention not only has such safety protection for AC powered laser project light but also apply for DC powered battery operated unit. Further incorporated UL listed has test certification LED light device to use same electric signal to drive the said Laser project light so not only has the Laser project light function, but also has LED light device function while people do not want to see the Laser project light performance can use switch means to turn off the laser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu CHIEN
  • Patent number: 8158922
    Abstract: A light fixture (200) comprises a mounting fixture (501) that is configured and arranged to facilitate mounting the light fixture to a mounting surface other than ground along with at least a first light socket (502) and a plurality of permanently mounted light emitting diodes (LED's) (503). The light socket and the LED's are supported by the mounting fixture. The LED's are configured in an array and are oriented towards the mounting surface when the light fixture is installed on the mounting surface. This light fixture can further comprise an ambient light sensor (504), an animate object detector (505), and/or a timer (506). The wall-washing LED's can be switched on and off automatically (103) to provide the desired decorative effect during the evening hours. In addition, the light socket can be rendered controllable (105) as a function of whether it is dark out and whether an animate object has been detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: HeathCo LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Edward Anglikowski, David Scott Bullard, William Calvin Raper, Jeremy Lee Prichard
  • Patent number: 8128274
    Abstract: An LED night light for night time or dark area use may be arranged as a plug-in wall outlet night light or a direct current that includes projection features to project an image, message, data, logo, and/or time on a ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface. The LED night light incorporates optics selected from an optics-lens, convex lens, concave lens, openings, cut-outs, film, grating means, and/or hologram means to create the preferred image and project it to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 8087947
    Abstract: A connector which has a high level of contact stability. An operation member is formed by blanking and bending a metal plate. First and second linking portions that are disposed in a manner opposed to each other to connect a pair of operation portions are in an arrangement in which the first and second linking portions sandwich a pair of operation portions when the operation member is in a developed state. When the operation member is in a completed state, the first and second linking portions connecting the are bent at right angles with respect to the pair of operation portions, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventor: Tetsu Urano
  • Patent number: 8083376
    Abstract: An LED power failure light device has first LED element(s) powered by a power source to serve as a night light and second LED element(s) powered by non-rechargeable batteries to serve as an emergency light, which may incorporate a multiple selection switch to change the numbers, power consumption, blinking, on/off duration percentage of each blinking cycle, colors of the night light, LED sequences, and other extra functions. The power source for the first LED elements may be supplied through prongs inserted into an electrical outlet or through a USB adapter. The LED power failure light device may further including various additional power and cost saving features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 8029182
    Abstract: An LED night light includes a liquid optics medium arrangement that lets visible wavelength light beams pass through the liquid optics medium to a viewer. The liquid optics medium may include miniature floating objects made from textile, metal, plastic, porcelain, ceramic, dry flower, wood, plants, and/or potpourri in the shape of toys, stuffed animals, blow-molded units, seasonal items, dolls, etc. for a variety of gift, toy, sports, seasonal, or holiday applications. The night light may further incorporate a heater element to cause the liquid medium to flow and cause movement of the miniatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20110061605
    Abstract: Systems for containing, training, and tracking pets utilize electronic pet tags or collars, including IR reception and two-way RF communication. An aimable IR directional zone defining unit includes selectable different modes of operation relative to a pet collar or tag. A RF base station arranged to communicate with an pet collar or tar includes is arranged to automatically communicate with at least one terminal responsive to a receipt of a RF signal indicative of at least one of: condition of the pet, behavior of the pet, and proximity of the pet to the base station. The base station may further generate a user-perceptible alarm signal. A handheld remote controller adapted to communicate with the electronic pet collar or tag includes memory for digital media files, and an audio output element to deliver audible pet training instructions from the memory element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: TITAN PET PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason A. Hardi, James M. O'Brien, III
  • Patent number: 7874717
    Abstract: A night light design which allows for improved functionality over those heretofore available. The basic design is flexible enough to be adapted for either indoor or outdoor use, and for various brightness levels. Particularly for outdoor use, bulbs of up to 15 watts can be used, providing an increased illumination level. All designs preferably include a light sensing element and a control circuit, wherein the light turns itself on when the ambient lighting levels fall low enough. Also, several preferred embodiments include a variable control, wherein the brightness of the night light can be continuously varied between very dim and full brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Louisa Shaefer
  • Patent number: 7832917
    Abstract: An LED night light for night time or dark area use may be arranged as a plug-in wall outlet night light or a direct current that includes projection features to project an image, message, data, logo, and/or time on a ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface. The LED night light incorporates optics selected from an optics-lens, convex lens, concave lens, openings, cut-outs, film, grating means, and/or hologram means to create the preferred image and project it to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 7828463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to control a lighting source such as a streetlight and modulate the output of the lighting source so that artificial illumination is reduced when moonlight is available to illuminate the area. The apparatus includes a sensor assembly for detecting moonlight in the night sky, an electronic circuit for processing the sensor signals in combination with moonrise and moonset data, and modulating the power applied to the lighting source in response to the intensity of the incident moonlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Anton Michael Willis
  • Patent number: 7810985
    Abstract: A multiple function night light includes at least one night light receptacle and a swivel or rotating prong as a basic unit which may further incorporate additional functions as desired to prevent the electric wall outlet receptacle from being occupied by just one single function night light. The night light includes a light source such as a gas filled light, neon or black tube, fluorescent tube, LED, OLED, EL, or OEL with appropriate circuit means to provide a predetermined light performance, duration, and timing for illumination. The swiveling or rotating prong offers universal installation to wall outlets. The additional functions may selected from fragrance, bluetooth device, insect repellant device, sensor device, infrared device, remote control device, power failure light, emergency light, or other electric device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Taeng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20100213879
    Abstract: The current invention teach LED night light for different power source including battery, outlet plug-in or interchangeable power source incorporated more than 1 reflective means can with desired relative position, distance, orientation to create plurality of LED or LEDs image in x-y-z axis to show on the surface. The said at least one of the reflective means can be see though to let plurality LED or LEDs image to be seen from this see though reflective means. Also teach the power saving and cost saving LED light device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 7758234
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light emitting wiring device for selectively illuminating a space. The device includes a housing including a plurality of wiring terminals configured to be connected to a source of electrical power. A circuit is disposed in the housing. The circuit is configured to provide an output signal in response to at least one external input signal. The device also includes an emission-detection assembly includes a lamp sub-assembly coupled to the at least one circuit. The lamp sub-assembly includes at least one light emitting element configured to emit light in response to the output signal. An ambient light sensor sub-assembly is coupled to the at least one circuit and includes an ambient light sensor and a sensor housing assembly. The ambient light sensor is configured to generate the at least one external input signal in response to an ambient light level in the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., Jeffrey C. Richards, David A. Finlay, Sr., Gary Wilson
  • Patent number: 7632004
    Abstract: An LED night light having more than one optics means includes a first optics elements to change a narrow-viewing angle of the LED's spot-light beams into a wider-viewing angle for area illumination, and a second optics device to help enhance the appearance and value of the LED night light without taking up excess space. Other functions and devices such as an outlet adaptor, motion sensor, PIR sensor, air freshener, second light, bug repellent, sonic repellent, time piece or any combination of such functions or features may easily be added to increase the utility of the said LED night light while reducing electric power consumption and saving money for consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 7622701
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a cupola and photocontrol receptacle assembly that allows a user to adjust the direction of the cupola base and the photocontrol receptacle simultaneously without using tools. A fixture housing may have an opening for receiving a photocontrol receptacle connection member and one or more ribs located in proximity to the fixture housing opening. A cupola base may include an opening for receiving the connection member and features adapted to detachably engaged the fixture housing ribs. In addition, a spring may be coupled to the connection member and configured to allow the photocontrol receptacle to move in a first direction upon the application of a force in the first direction and recoil when the force is removed or decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John D. Stevens, Mark Anthony Hand, Shawn Wilcox
  • Patent number: 7611253
    Abstract: A multiple function LED night light with air-freshener includes an LED display unit with light-medium properties to allow light beams from LED(s) located at LED input-ends of the display unit to travel within the light-medium and be uniformly emitted through a surface of the display for even brightness without hot spots. A housing of the night light includes a slot, space, room to allow an air-freshener, an LED display, a sealed-unit and all related electric components including a heat element or fan device to be disposed within the night light housing to provide multiple functions in addition to those of a conventional night light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20090175033
    Abstract: The LED night light has laser or hologram optics-means for night time or dark area use for long time period illumination including plug-in wall outlet night light or direct current(DC) operated night light has image, message, logo shown on optics means surface. The said LED night light incorporated with optics-means and parts may selected from group combination from housing member, optics-lens, openings, cut-outs, plastic parts to create the preferred image to viewer. The said LED(s) can be designed has added features to adjust angle, distance, position, orientation of light source to the said optics-means to make eye-catching light effects incorporated desire circuit means for variable image size, dimension etc. The interchangeable power source between AC powered sealed-unit and DC powered battery-pack is major features of said LED light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 7553062
    Abstract: A light device includes a body having a light source and electrical contacts that plug into a first electrical outlet of a duplex receptacle and receive power therefrom. An outlet cover mounted for pivotal motion with respect to the body about at a pivot axis, which is substantially proximate to a region between the first outlet and a second outlet of the receptacle. The outlet cover pivots away from the body and towards the duplex receptacle to inhibit access to the second electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Spartano, Kurt Matthew Richars, John D. Crawford, Scott W. Osiecki, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7549785
    Abstract: Disclosed is a night lighting system retrofittable with existing wall switches for illuminating an area around the wall switches. The night lighting system comprises: a wall plate having at least one switch receiving slot capable of receiving a switch, at least one lens assembly disposed on the wall plate, a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode and interface wires electrically connecting the night lighting system to a power switch. The lens assembly has a chamber protruding from a back surface of the wall plate, and a lens covering a front end of the chamber. The chamber is capable of receiving at least a portion of the light emitting diode, such that, light from the light emitting diode passes though the lens to illuminate an area around the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Michael J Faunce
  • Patent number: 7547131
    Abstract: The present invention is a low power and low heat dissipating, low illumination system that is based in an electrical box cover plate, preferably in a light switch cover plate. It allows for the maintenance of an electrical bleed current through the fluorescent light controlled by that light switch so as to keep a minimal thermal differential between the unlit and lit light. The light switch cover plate has a series of imbedded LEDs that illuminate an area all around the light switch. The unit is retrofittable on conventional light switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Faunce
  • Publication number: 20090103329
    Abstract: An electrical device is formed by a combination of an electrical socket and a night lamp and includes a housing, a circuit board, at least one light-emitting diode, at least one socket, a sensor and a panel. The circuit board and the at least one socket are arranged inside the housing. The circuit board is electrically connected to an external power source and is also electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting diode and the sensor so that the sensor is electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting diode via the circuit board to form a circuit. The panel is releasably mounted to the housing and forms an opening corresponding to each of the at least one socket to expose the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Ching-Huei Wu, Tai-Ho Huang
  • Patent number: 7481570
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a night light assembly which plugs directly into an electrical wall receptacle to provide a beam of light that can be directed along different paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Souza, Wilson Brunkhurst, John Ferreira, Anthony Pacitto, Jenkin P. Hua, Joseph Diorio, Mehmet K. Tanacan
  • Patent number: 7478926
    Abstract: A lamp socket has a casing, a switching contact assembly, a stem assembly, an electric tab, a photo switch, a first electric connector and a second electric connector. The switching contact assembly is mounted in the casing and around the stem assembly. The stem assembly has a pawl. The pawl has multiple surfaces. The electric tab is mounted on two of the surfaces of the pawl and selectively contacts the switching contact assembly. The first electric connector and the second electric connector are connected electrically to the photo switch. The contact between the electric tab and the switching contact assembly switches via turning the stem assembly to turn on or off two lights. Furthermore, the lamp socket turns on one of the lights based on ambient light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Groton Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Chin-Feng Huang
  • Patent number: 7455444
    Abstract: A multiple light source night light incorporates at least two sets of light sources to offer perfect illumination for decorative lighting and also for providing area illumination via openings, windows, holes, cut-outs, and/or light-transmitting areas of the housing. The multiple light source sets may include LED or EL elements (including sheet, wire, or tube type elements), neon bulbs or tubes, or the like. In addition, the night light may incorporate an air freshener, fan, mechanical device, O3 generator, potpourri, deodorizer elements, fragrance elements, oil, chemical compounds, sensors, heat elements, and/or switch devices to provide additional functions when the prongs are connected with a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20080198628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a night light type switch assembly, which comprises a base, a cover, a circuit board, a switch pushbutton, a sensor and at least one LED. The circuit board is mounted on the inside of the base, and electrically connected to the switch pushbutton. The circuit board is electrically connected to the sensor and the at least one LED to form a loop. The cover is located to cover the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Ching-Huei Wu, Yuan-Cheng Chin
  • Patent number: 7357561
    Abstract: The device forms a single unit that includes the way by which the evaporation of active substances is achieved, as well the way that allows automatically lighting a small lamp or LED that emits a small light illuminating the container of the active substance to be evaporated. This allows one to see the contents in the dark and, in addition, constituting a light in the dark for the area surrounding the device, with the particularity that the volume of this device does not increase with respect to the devices meant to individually evaporate active substances and emit a light. The design of the device includes a general casing comprising a pinholder body for a plug and the container itself for the active substance, in such a way that the body incorporates a sensor that emits a signal for the automatic activation of the lamp or illumination LED when the light intensity is below a pre-established threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Zobele Espana, S.A.
    Inventors: Joan Gusi Hidalgo, Ruben Garcia Fabrega, Andrea Caserta
  • Patent number: 7165876
    Abstract: A nightlight including a light bank having light-emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in an array. The amount of light emitted from the light bank can be varied by engaging a switch that selects between a number of electrical pathways. The device includes a photosensitive device such as a light dependent resistor or photo-diode for switching the device on or off under varying ambient light conditions. The photo-diode may be temporarily deactivated in bright ambient light conditions to check and change the settings of the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. Dickie