Patents Examined by Alexander K Garlen
  • Patent number: 11851207
    Abstract: A fixture configured to secure a component in a vehicle includes a panel separating an internal cabin from an external compartment. The panel has a first side facing the internal cabin and a second side facing the external compartment. A hole is disposed within the panel. The component is configured for mounting to the panel via the hole. The component includes a flange configured for abutting the first side of the panel and a coupling feature configured to extend through the hole into the external compartment. A fastener is configured to removably couple with the coupling feature and abut the second side of the panel for fastening the component to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Aviation Inc.
    Inventor: John Harrison Shively
  • Patent number: 11852306
    Abstract: A storage device for storing a removable flashlight. The storage device includes an electrical switch surrounded by a cover plate. A power source is electrically connected to the electrical switch. A removable flashlight is removably connected to the cover plate. The removable flashlight is stored in the storage device and removable from the storage device when needed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Myers
  • Patent number: 11851185
    Abstract: A stowage bin lighting assembly for mounting to an internal cabin of a vehicle includes a chassis having a plate extending longitudinally between ends. The chassis supports light mount pedestals, wire standoffs, and at least one valance support above the upper surface. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a light mounted to the light mount pedestals positioned above the plate by the light mount pedestals for providing lighting from the stowage bin assembly to the internal cabin of the vehicle. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a wire electrically connected to the light to supply power to the light and coupled to at least one of the wire standoffs to control a position of the wire relative to the plate. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a valance coupled to the valance mount pedestals configured to be coupled to the stowage bin assembly by the valance support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Ellis Rhynard, Joe Files, Adam Arthur Logue, Long Hoang Duong, Kenneth Merkley Reynolds, Jason W. Mullins
  • Patent number: 11846492
    Abstract: A bow sight light mounting kit for illuminating an archery bow includes a bow sight light control unit that includes a power source, a motion sensor, and a customizable timer; an LED light, the LED light adapted for being attached to the bow sight light control unit; and a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate attaching the bow sigh light control unit to the archery bow. The motion sensor detects a movement of the archery bow and sends a signal to the customizable timer; wherein the customizable timer adjusts the LED light to mode-1 after receiving the signal and keeps the LED light on mode-1 for a pre-set time period; the customizable timer adjusts the LED light to mode-2 after the pre-set time period; and the mode-1 and mode-2 are pre-set by a user to control a brightness and a blinking frequency of the LED light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 11846406
    Abstract: A small-sized aperture assembly includes a base plate, an optical shutter fixed to the base plate, a motor providing a driving force, a linkage mechanism with one end connected to the motor, and a transition gear located between the linkage mechanism and the optical shutter. A periphery of the optical shutter is provided with a sawtooth segment meshed with the transition gear, and the other end of the linkage mechanism is hinged to the transition gear, so that the linkage mechanism drives the transition gear to move under the driving of the motor, and enables the optical shutter to switch between a closed state and an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU HAOYANG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weikai Jiang
  • Patent number: 11828450
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a decorative illuminating light, and aims to provide a fence light, including a fence board body. The fence board body includes a front housing, a rear housing, and a light string wire. The front housing includes a plurality of transverse boards and a plurality of vertical boards. The transverse boards and the vertical boards are in cross connection with each other. The rear housing is adapted to the front housing and is detachably connected to the front housing. A receiving chamber is formed inside after the front housing is spliced with the rear housing. The light string wire is placed in the receiving chamber. After the front housing is spliced with the rear housing, the transverse boards form transverse fixing columns of the fence board body, and the vertical boards form vertical fixing columns of the fence board body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Linhai Shengying Trading Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Qiaoyan Wang
  • Patent number: 11828437
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are disclosed. In one example aspect, an electronic candle includes a mounting frame that includes a first connector and a power supply assembly that is detachable from the mounting frame. The power supply assembly includes a second connector that forms a coupling mechanism with the first connector. The power supply assembly further includes an energy storage, a first power source configured to charge the energy storage, and an electrical connection interface configured to connect the power supply assembly to a second power source. The electronic candle also includes a light-emitting assembly that is removably coupled to the mounting frame configured to operate using power provided by the power supply assembly, and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the light-emitting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: L&L Candle Company, LLC
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 11828446
    Abstract: A winding mechanism includes a housing, an inner cylinder and a wire. The housing is formed with an accommodating space therein. An inner surface of the housing is formed with an internal thread structure. The inner cylinder is disposed in the accommodating space and defines a central axis. An outer surface of the inner cylinder is formed with an external thread structure. The external thread structure is cooperated with the internal thread structure. The inner cylinder is capable of displacing along the central axis by rotating relative to the housing. The external thread structure includes at least two contact portions and at least two non-contact portions, and gaps are formed between the non-contact portions of the external thread structure and the internal thread structure. An end of the wire is connected to the inner cylinder and is wound along the external thread structure of the inner cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-Kuang Chen, Guo-Hao Huang, Chih-Hung Ju, Cheng-Ang Chang
  • Patent number: 11821615
    Abstract: The invention provides a system (1000) comprising (i) a luminescent body (200) and (ii) a two-phase cooling device (400), wherein the two-phase cooling device (400) has a device wall (410), wherein the device wall (410) defines an chamber (450), wherein the device wall (410) comprises a tapering section (405) comprising a contact region (406), wherein the tapering section (405) tapers to the contact region (406), wherein the luminescent 5 body (200) is thermally coupled to the contact region (406), and wherein the device wall (410) has a first thickness d1 at the contact region (406), wherein d1 is selected from the range of 0.15-0.35 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems, Olexandr Valentynovych Vdovin
  • Patent number: 11819865
    Abstract: Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Daniel Comins, Zachary Cook
  • Patent number: 11814142
    Abstract: A system and method for lighting a surface, for example a deck of a boat, spa, swim spa, pool, watercraft or vehicle, using backlighting such that decorative or other desired patterns of light may be created by forming cuts, outlines, thin sections, or voids in an overlay that is applied to the lighted surface, allowing light to pass through or around portions of the overlay material. In an exemplary use of the system and method of the invention, the surface may be the surface of a boat or spa. The surface may comprise transparent or translucent materials, allowing light from a first side of the decking, or light that is generated within the decking, to pass through the decking and to emanate from a second decking side, where the light may be blocked, partially blocked, or allowed to pass through the overlay material in any desired pattern or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hyperform Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Gardner
  • Patent number: 11807391
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for autonomously operating a retractable lighting arrangement. One method involves obtaining a current speed of the vehicle when the lighting arrangement is in an extended state, and when the current speed is greater than a threshold when the lighting arrangement is in the extended state, verifying one or more illumination elements associated with the lighting arrangement are in a deactivated state and thereafter automatically signaling an actuation arrangement associated with the lighting arrangement to transition the lighting arrangement from the extended state to a retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Vivek Ashok Joshi, Abhijit Kulkarni, Craig Giffen, Gokul Murugesan, Sunit Kumar Saxena, William Tyson, III
  • Patent number: 11802679
    Abstract: A lamp includes a mounting part configured to be capable of being mounted on a fixture, a lamp part, and two locking parts arranged on the lamp part. The mounting part includes two locking portions and each of the two locking portions have two first fastening elements arranged on two opposite ends thereof. Each of the locking part defines two slot assemblies corresponding to the first fastening elements. Each of the slot assemblies comprises a first slot, a second slot communicates with the first slot, and a third slot adjacent to the second slot. The lamp part is configured to be capable of moving between a first position where the first fastening elements are received in the first slots and a second position where the first fastening elements are received in the second slots while the ends of the first fastening elements enters the third slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Ziang Liu
  • Patent number: 11800653
    Abstract: Display modules have a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and providing a highly uniform visual effect. Methods are provided to support a plurality of flexible display modules in an adjustable curved arrangement. Alignment and complementary alignment features enable the alignment of adjacent display modules and the creation of large displays from a plurality of aligned display modules. Features to couple to and retain a support frame are provided. Flexible and durable weather resistance features are provided. A system of modular support frames works cooperatively with the display modules, adapting to different mounting environments, and thereby providing large modular displays with desirable properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Nanolumens Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Drabant, Michael C. Fleming, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11786801
    Abstract: Light-up and/or glowing gear comprising: at least one item of gear; and any device or mechanism to light up or glow, e.g., at least one light, lighting system and/or glowing device, etc. The at least one light, lighting system and/or glowing device being permanently or reversibly attached to the at least one item of gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Karen L. Gayton, William E. Gayton, Jacob H. Gayton
  • Patent number: 11781715
    Abstract: A zoned optical cup which mixes multiple channels of light to form a blended output, the device having discreet zones or channels including a plurality of reflective cavities each having a domed light converting appliance (DLCA) covering a cluster of LEDs providing a channel of light which is reflected upward by the cavities and mixed by angles walls and structures above the open top of the cavities in the common body of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: KORRUS, INC.
    Inventors: Raghuram L. V. Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Patent number: 11774056
    Abstract: A method for appreciating water balls using a water balls appreciation device, including a water balls discharge device and a light irradiation device, the method including: discharging the water balls, using the water balls discharge device, from tips of a plurality of nozzles, disposed at predetermined intervals in the lateral direction, by applying vibration to flowing water, the discharged water balls falling downwardly and in substantially a vertical plane; irradiating the water balls, using a light irradiation device, with light, the light irradiation device comprising a high-speed projector having a refresh rate of 300 Hz or more; and projecting a continuous screen of the projector in the water balls in the vertical plane regarded as a virtual screen by properly using a frame displaying a screen or an image and a frame not displaying a screen, so that a blinking duty is 20% or less, whereby the water balls are visually appreciated in the projected area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Sadam Fujioka, Taro Tojima
  • Patent number: 11753121
    Abstract: A multi-purpose light system for watercrafts that can be used as a navigational light and a light to increase visibility, both inside and outside the watercraft, and to provide a signal for assistance if needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Signorelli
  • Patent number: 11754276
    Abstract: A cross-shaped illuminating device, including a main body, and an illuminating unit, including a cross body having a cross shape disposed on at least a portion of the main body, a plurality of lights disposed on at least a portion of the cross body to illuminate a surrounding area, and a plurality of light covers disposed on at least a portion of the cross body to cover each of the plurality of lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Anthony Spruiel
  • Patent number: 11739912
    Abstract: An aircraft lamp includes: a lamp outer housing configured by a lamp housing having an opening and a cover attached to the lamp housing in a state where the opening is closed, wherein an internal space is formed as an arrangement space; a light source unit arranged in the arrangement space and having a light source; and a control unit including a control substrate that controls an ON/OFF of the light source, and a shielding plate that shields noise generated in the control substrate. The lamp housing is provided with a unit accommodation portion having a concave shape and an insertion/removal port. The control substrate is configured to be accommodated in and removed from the unit accommodation portion via the insertion/removal port. At least a part of the insertion/removal port is closed by the shielding plate in a state where the control substrate is accommodated in the unit accommodation portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Michio Tsukamoto, Shigeo Sawada