Patents Examined by Ali Alavi
  • Patent number: 10612758
    Abstract: Linear lighting using light-emitting diode (LED) light engines is disclosed. The linear lighting includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with a number of LED light engines disposed on it. A light guide is disposed on the PCB adjacent to the LED light engines. The light guide accepts the light from the LED light engines in a first location and is arranged to emit the light at a desired position that is spaced from the first location. By lengthening the optical path, the light guide may spread the emitted light and provide a more uniform appearance for the linear lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Wasserman, Russell Petersen, Steven W. Gensler
  • Patent number: 10612760
    Abstract: A lighting device that includes a first panel of light sources, where the first panel has a first edge. The lighting device can also include a second panel of light sources, where the second panel has a second edge, where the second edge of the second panel of light sources is mechanically coupled to the first edge of the first panel of light sources. The first panel of light sources and the second panel of light sources can form an angle relative to each other. Adjusting the angle can adjust the light output from the light sources. Such an angle can be formed based on a target level of light received by a target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Richard Rothenberger, Grant L. Gawronski
  • Patent number: 10605428
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit for a motor vehicle headlight for generating at least two light distributions, wherein the lighting unit comprises: a first light source (1) for generating a first light distribution, a second light source (2) for generating a second light distribution, a reflector (3), an exit lens (4) and collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c) into which the light sources (1, 2) can feed light, wherein the reflector (3) deflects, in the direction of the exit lens (4), the light rays of the light beams (S1, S2) exiting the collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c), the reflector (3), exit lens (4) and collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c) are formed from a translucent body (100) in which light rays (S1, S2) propagate by means of total reflection, the reflector (3) has a first reflector surface region (30) which receives light exclusively from the at least one first light source (1), and the reflector (3) has a second reflector surface region (31) which receives light exclusively from the at least one
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: ZKW GROUP GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Ecker-Endl
  • Patent number: 10604202
    Abstract: The invention is directed to illuminated footboards for a motorcycle. Two pairs of footboards are provided: front footboards for the operator, and rear footboards for a passenger. Both pairs of footboards provide a row of sequentially brightening yellow light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the side surfaces, which function as turn signals. The front footboards provide white light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front surfaces similar to vehicle headlights, and the rear footboards provide brightening red LEDs on the rear surfaces which function as brake lights. Alternately, illuminated footpegs may provide single yellow LEDs on the ends as turn signals, and white LEDs on the front surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: John Darren Gresty
  • Patent number: 10598368
    Abstract: Pathlights for illuminating paths, walkways, and other landscape and architectural features advantageously incorporate light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) as an illumination source, and a visor which both directs the light and dissipates heat generated by the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: AURORALIGHT, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Joye
  • Patent number: 10598840
    Abstract: According to one implementation an assembly is provided that facilitates a coupling of one or more light diffusing optical fibers to one or more light emitting diodes. According to one implementation the assembly includes a light emitting diode positioned inside a cavity of a frame that is equipped with means to directly or indirectly electrically couple the anode and cathode of the light emitting diode to a printed circuit board. A proximal end portion of the light diffusing optical fiber is supported inside a through opening of a lid positioned over a front side of the frame. The light diffusing optical fiber includes a core that is surround by a cladding. According to some implementations the proximal end of the light diffusing optical fiber is butt-coupled to the light emitting diode with there being no gap between the proximal end of the fiber and the light emitting side of the light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Qing Tan, Mario Paniccia, Tim L. Kitchen
  • Patent number: 10584866
    Abstract: Controlled environment light fixture configurations include an LED light source. The light fixtures can be installed and removed from below the ceiling. The light fixture can be installed and removed without opening the lens frame of the light fixture. The light fixture includes a sealed housing and seals to the ceiling when installed. The light fixtures are provided in exterior dimension sizes that allow the fixtures to be installed in a variety of controlled environment ceilings in recessed configurations. The lower surface exposed to the controlled environment is free of welds and grinds in order to provide a corrosion resistant surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: George B. Ryder, Agjah I. Libohova
  • Patent number: 10571098
    Abstract: A lighting assembly, comprising a housing (2) and a lighting element (6). The housing (2) is manufactured by extrusion from at least one flexible material, and comprises a first housing wall (21), a second housing wall (22) and a third housing wall (23). The first housing wall (21) is pivotably connected to the second housing wall (22) by means of a first flexible hinge (31), and the second housing wall (22) is pivotably connected to the third housing wall (23) by means of a second flexible hinge (32). The lighting element (6) is located inside the housing (2), and arranged to emit light out from the housing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Teknoware Oy
    Inventor: Oskari Siltanen
  • Patent number: 10571086
    Abstract: A light fixture includes: a board including a first insertion portion; a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted on a mounting surface of the board; a metal case on which the board is positioned; and an antenna that is housed in the metal case and wirelessly communicates with an external device. The metal case includes a second insertion portion at a position overlapping with the first insertion portion in a plan view of the metal case and the board. The antenna extends through the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kohji Hiramatsu, Tatsumi Setomoto, Hajime Ozaki
  • Patent number: 10563854
    Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) lamp comprises a lamp shell, the lamp shell includes a lamp head, a lamp neck and a sleeve, the lamp head connects to the lamp neck which connects to the sleeve; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink connected to the lamp shell; a power source having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the power source is disposed in both the lamp neck and the lamp head of the lamp shell, and the second portion of the power source is disposed in the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element; a light board connected to the base of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips, the LED chips electrically connected to the power source; and a lamp cover with a light output surface, an end surface, an inner reflecting surface and an outer reflecting surface, the inner reflecting surface disposed inside the light output surface of the lamp cover and the outer reflecting surface disposed in the outer circle of the array of the LED ch
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: JIAXING SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Mingbin Wang, Aiming Xiong, Lin Zhou
  • Patent number: 10561303
    Abstract: An optical probe comprises a light-guiding component, an optical component, a light-reflecting component that is configured to receive light from the optical component and direct the light along a path, and a correction component. The correction component lies in the path, the correction component has an optical power, and the correction component has a center of curvature that substantially coincides with an optical axis of the optical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Tzu-Yu Wu
  • Patent number: 10563853
    Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) lamp comprises: a lamp shell including a lamp head, a lamp neck and a sleeve, the lamp head connects to the lamp neck which connects to the sleeve; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink connected to the lamp shell; a power source having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the power source is disposed in both the lamp neck and the lamp head of the lamp shell, and the second portion of the power source is disposed in the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element; a light emitting surface connected to the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips electrically connected to the power source; a first heat dissipating channel formed in a chamber of the lamp shell for dissipating heat generated from the power source while the LED lamp is working; a second heat dissipating channel formed in the heat sink and between the fins and the base; and a lamp cover connected with the heat sink and having a light
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: JIAXING SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Mingbin Wang, Aiming Xiong, Lin Zhou
  • Patent number: 10563855
    Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) lamp comprises a lamp shell, the lamp shell includes a lamp head, a lamp neck and a sleeve, the lamp head connects to the lamp neck which connects to the sleeve; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink connected to the lamp shell, wherein the heat sink comprises fins and a base; a power source having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the power source is disposed in both the lamp neck and the lamp head of the lamp shell, and the second portion of the power source is disposed in the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element; a light board connected to the base of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips, the LED chips electrically connected to the power source; and a lamp cover with a light output surface, an end surface, an inner reflecting surface and an outer reflecting surface, wherein the inner reflecting surface is disposed inside the light output surface of the lamp cover and the outer reflecting sur
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: JIAXING SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Mingbin Wang, Aiming Xiong, Lin Zhou
  • Patent number: 10557625
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes: a lamp shell including a lamp head, a lamp neck and a sleeve; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink connected to the lamp shell; a power source having a first portion and a second portion; a light emitting surface connected to the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips electrically connected to the power source; a first heat dissipating channel formed in a first chamber of the lamp shell for dissipating heat generated from the power source while the LED lamp is working, and the first chamber is located between bottom of the LED lamp and an upper portion of the lamp neck; and a second heat dissipating channel formed in the heat sink and between the fins and the base of the heat sink for dissipating the heat generated from the LED chips and transferred to the heat sink; wherein a lateral outline of the LED lamp detours around the axis of the LED lamp 360 degrees to turn around to form a contour of the LED lamp, the outline includes an out
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: JIAXING SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Jiang, Mingbin Wang, Aiming Xiong, Lin Zhou
  • Patent number: 10551045
    Abstract: The present application discloses an LED light string control system, which comprises a direct-current power supply, a polarity change control unit and a forward-reverse connection LED light string circuit, wherein the direct-current power supply is electrically connected with the polarity change control unit, and the polarity change control unit is electrically connected with the forward-reverse connection LED light string circuit. The present application further discloses an LED light string control method, which comprises: a polarity change control unit outputs a changed-polarity voltage with a specific frequency according to a timing sequence; and LED lamps with the corresponding polarity in a forward-reverse connection LED light string circuit are lighted according to the polarity-changed voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Dongguan Rongsheng Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Huarong Xie
  • Patent number: 10549678
    Abstract: A vehicle control system comprising an image sensor operable to capture image data corresponding to a field of view rearward of a vehicle. The vehicle control system further comprises a processor in communication with the image sensor. The processor is operable to receive the image data from the image sensor, analyze the image data and based on the analyzed image data, identify at least one characteristic of a trailing vehicle. The processor is operable to generate a control signal to adjust an illumination pattern of at least one taillight of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin A. Schueler
  • Patent number: 10551542
    Abstract: According to one implementation an assembly is provided that facilitates a coupling of one or more light diffusing optical fibers to one or more light emitting diodes. According to one implementation the assembly includes a light emitting diode positioned inside a cavity of a frame that is equipped with means to directly or indirectly electrically couple the anode and cathode of the light emitting diode to a printed circuit board. A proximal end portion of the light diffusing optical fiber is supported inside a through opening of a lid positioned over a front side of the frame. The light diffusing optical fiber includes a core that is surround by a cladding. According to some implementations the proximal end of the light diffusing optical fiber is butt-coupled to the light emitting diode with there being no gap between the proximal end of the fiber and the light emitting side of the light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Qing Tan, Mario Paniccia, Tim L. Kitchen
  • Patent number: 10542609
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a stage lighting framing system of rotation with wireless power transmission and wireless communication, comprising a rotating disc bracket, a fixing bracket fixedly connected with the rotating disc bracket, a wireless power supply device, and a framing and shaping mechanism rotatably connected with the rotating disc bracket, in which an electromagnetic field transmitting device is arranged on the fixing bracket, an electromagnetic field receiving device is arranged on the framing and shaping mechanism which is driven by a first drive device for unrestricted angle rotation. It further includes a wireless signal transmission device, and correspondingly a wireless signal receiving device arranged on the framing and shaping mechanism. The present invention can supply continuous power to a framing and shaping mechanism without a cable to achieve wireless power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Guangzhou Haoyang Electronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weikai Jiang
  • Patent number: 10527245
    Abstract: A lighting fixture for vehicle is provided with light source and lens, the light source comprising substrate, first light-emitting part having first base substrate provided on the substrate, and a plurality of second light-emitting parts positioned on the outside of first light-emitting part in horizontal direction and having second base substrate provided on the substrate. The first light-emitting part comprises a pair of first light-emitting chip parts provided on first base substrate with first separating part interposed therebetween. Each of the plurality of second light-emitting parts is equipped with a second light-emitting chip part obtained by covering, with a phosphor, a second light-emitting chip mounted on a second base substrate with the light-emitting layer side as the second base substrate side. The pair of first light-emitting chip parts comprise a first light-emitting chip mounted on the first base substrate, and a phosphor that covers the first light-emitting chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ichikoh Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Okubo
  • Patent number: 10527246
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device for projecting a pixelized light beam, in particular for a motor vehicle. The device comprises at least two matrix-arrays each equipped with primary light sources able to emit light rays and each placed in a plane that is specific thereto; at least one primary optical system associated with each matrix-array and placed downstream of the matrix-array, each primary optical system forming a virtual image of the matrix-array upstream of the latter; and an optical projecting system forming an image from the virtual images, in which image the virtual images overlap partially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Antoine De Lamberterie, Guillaume Thin, Olivier-Sebastien Lesaffre