Patents Examined by Andrew Coughlin
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Patent number: 9806242Abstract: An optical lens for an LED includes an upper portion defining a light extraction face, a lower portion and an annular flange between the upper and lower portions. The lower portion has a wall section defining a cavity for receiving the LED therein, and a curved lateral side. A lateral light generated by the LED and running against the curved lateral side has at least a part being refracted or reflected thereby to run through the light extraction face of the optical lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Po-Chin Chiu
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Patent number: 9803844Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a modular LED light, fixture body, junction box and sub assembly. The LED light has a unitary LED light component, a central housing and can be adapted to fit with existing sockets. Further additional twist and lock components are provided, including a twist and lock luminaire body. The LED light can be installed without tools, and can be easily replaced, and prevents the accumulation of water within the light.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Energyficient Lighting Syst.Inventor: Palmer Chad
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Patent number: 9797577Abstract: A wavelength converting device, a method for manufacturing the device and a lighting unit using the device can emit various color lights. The converting device can include a substrate, a filter disposed on the substrate and the wavelength converting layer including a plurality of wavelength converting chips disposed on the filter, and can be manufactured by almost cutting process. The lighting unit using the device includes a laser device, a movable mirror and a controller, which enables the laser device to generate a pulsed laser beam and enables the movable mirror to scan the pulsed laser beam into a respective one of the wavelength converting chips. Thus, the disclosed subject matter can provide the wavelength converting device, which can form various colored light distribution patterns including a white light to use for a headlight and the like, and can provide methods for efficiently manufacturing such the devices with high accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Mitsunori Harada
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Patent number: 9797570Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent device for a vehicle lamp, including: an inner housing which is installed on a lamp housing, has an opening portion formed at one side thereof, and has a moisture generation inducing zone that is formed in the inner housing and generates moisture; and an outer housing which has a low pressure inducing unit that is formed between the inner housing and the outer housing and allows the outside air to pass therethrough, and discharges the moisture generated in the moisture generation inducing zone to the outside through the opening portion and the low pressure inducing unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jae ho Lee
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Patent number: 9791207Abstract: A refrigerator having a structure in which, when a first door or a second door is opened, a lamp installed at sidewalls of an opening in the first door emits light so that food stored in a door guard disposed in the opening can be illuminated. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment; a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and opens/closes the storage compartment, and has an opening formed therein, where at least one door guard is disposed in the opening; a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door, opens/closes the opening, and is rotated in the same direction as the first door; and a lamp installed at the sidewalls of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joong Ho Kim, Youn Tae Shin, Wan Hyeong Lee
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Patent number: 9791125Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a lens for an illumination device. The lens includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a circumferential wall. The circumferential wall connects the bottom wall and the top wall. A plurality of regions of the bottom wall respectively arch towards the top wall to define at least one first accommodation cavity having an inner wall as a first incident surface, and at least one second accommodation cavity having an inner wall as a second incident surface. The first and second incident surfaces are designed as different curved surfaces for receiving first incident light and second incident light, respectively. Various embodiments further relate to an illumination device including the lens.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: OSRAM GmbHInventors: Yabin Luo, Yuan Lu, Canbang Yang, Zouya Huang
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Patent number: 9791617Abstract: A guiding light platform includes a frame having a side plate, a top light-transmitting plate covering top of the frame, a bottom plate covering bottom of the frame, a LED strip mounted on the frame, and a separation plate mounted between the LED strip and the bottom plate. A top inner portion of the side plate is formed with a slanted surface disposed underneath and at an angle with respect to a bottom surface of the top light-transmitting plate to thereby define a space for receiving therein a waterproof adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Wonderlight International Ltd.Inventor: Ooi Yong Phua
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Patent number: 9784432Abstract: An optical assembly includes a first reflector having a reflective surface with a first lateral extent, and a second reflector having a reflective surface with a smaller, second lateral extent. The second reflector is disposed such that the second reflective surface opposes the first reflective surface with a space therebetween. A light emitter couples with the first reflector such that the light emitter emits light along a central axis, away from the first reflector and toward the second reflector. A translucent diffuser substantially spans the space between the first and second reflectors. A majority of the light emitted by the light emitter reflects from the first and second reflectors, and impinges on and passes through the diffuser. A luminaire that includes the optical assembly also includes an outer shell having a form that is analogous to a shape of the diffuser of the optical assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Robert T. Allen, Mark Jongewaard, Jamie R. Graves, Dylan O. Jonsgaard, Chad Hilton
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Patent number: 9784438Abstract: A connected body includes first and second light emitting devices and a connecting member. The first light emitting device includes a flexible first substrate member extending in a predetermined direction, a first light emitting element arranged on the first substrate member, and an electronic component arranged on a first end portion of the first substrate member with respect to the predetermined direction. The second light emitting device includes a flexible second substrate member extending in the predetermined direction, and a second light emitting element arranged on the second substrate member. The connecting member connecting the first end portion of the first substrate member and a second end portion of the second substrate member adjacent to the first end portion of the first substrate. A position of at least a part of the connecting member in the predetermined direction overlaps a position of the electronic component in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Nichia CorporationInventors: Takeshi Tamura, Tomonori Ozaki, Yasuo Fujikawa
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Patent number: 9784435Abstract: The improvements include an illuminator for a gun comprising a manually manipulated and storable external IR filter with a plurality of radially directed circumferential tabs integrally extending from the frame to allow a manual torque to be applied to the frame to manually screw it into and out of the bezel in the field. A high g-force diaphragm shock mount for the lamp includes a receptacle which positions the longitudinal axis of the lamp on the optical axis of the reflector. The field serviceable lamp assembly is an integrated or modular and sealed unit. A field serviceable electronics module is accessed by removing the rear bezel. The illuminator handle includes a double locked latch lever. A T-Slot to Picatinny adapter allows a SureFire T-rail fitting of the handle to fit a conventional Picatinny rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: SureFire LLC.Inventors: Gregory Z. Jigamian, Michael D. Picciotta, Ronald S. Gibson
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Patent number: 9784443Abstract: Provided is a fire rated or resistant recessed lighting assembly including a metal housing inside of which a lighting unit is placed, the housing being fire resistant for 120 minutes when tested, according ASTM E119-12a without a protective fire resistant cover on outside of the housing. The fire resistant recessed lighting assembly can include a metal housing inside of which a light is placed and one or both of: i) an object made of a fire resistant material, such as an intumescent material, placed inside of the housing in between a trim and a closed end of the housing; and ii) an ring made of a fire resistant material, such as an intumescent material, placed outside of the housing, wherein in event of a fire, the intumescent material expands to slow spread of the fire.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Elite LightingInventor: Hamid Rashidi Doust
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Patent number: 9784422Abstract: A self-centering hyperbolic trim assembly is provided for a recessed light fixture. The trim assembly includes a mixing chamber, a hyperbolic reflector and a reflector mounting assembly to mount the hyperbolic reflector without rigid attachment in an optic housing of the recessed light fixture. The mixing chamber is top mounted by its chamber holder portion over an LED light source in the optic housing. The mixing chamber has a light transmitting chamber body held within the chamber holder portion, whereby a space is formed between the chamber holder and the light transmitting chamber body. This space is sufficient to accept the free upper end of the hyperbolic reflector therein, thus creating a self-centering interference fit between the mixing chamber and the reflector, while protecting the LED light source, when the light fixture is assembled, thereby maintaining consistent light output and patterning.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Hui Zhang, Kerry S. Collins, Joseph Stauner
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Patent number: 9771016Abstract: A vehicle light apparatus includes a low-beam headlight unit, and a composite headlight unit that includes a plurality of light-emitting modules and a control module. Each light-emitting module includes a high-beam light element and a turn signal light element. The control module is electrically coupled to the light-emitting modules and the low-beam headlight unit so as to simultaneously turn off the high-beam light elements and turn on the low-beam headlight unit when the turn signal light elements are switched on.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Coplus Inc.Inventor: Jacob Wu
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Patent number: 9772082Abstract: A vehicular lamp includes a projection lens, a light source disposed to the rear of the projection lens, and an additional lens. First light from the light source is irradiated to the front through the projection lens to form a predetermined light distribution pattern. The projection lens has an elongated external shape when the lamp is seen from the front. The additional lens is disposed on a circumference of the projection lens and configured to control second light from the light source to forwardly pass through the additional lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventor: Masashi Tatsukawa
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Patent number: 9772094Abstract: A lamp mounting system for an illuminator is provided. The lamp mounting system includes a framework assembly having separate, spaced-apart front and rear mounting components. The front and rear mounting components are movable relatively toward and away from each other between open and retracted positions. The lamp mounting system also includes a separate lamp module having opposite ends. The front and rear mounting components, in the retracted position, capture and suspend the lamp module therebetween in a manner ensuring proper alignment between the lamp module and collection optics.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Sunoptic Technologies LLCInventors: Nicholas R. Soroka, Walter Orozco
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Patent number: 9772083Abstract: A lighting structure for an exterior vehicle light unit has a light source with a principal light emission direction, at least one LED, a substantially parabolic reflector arranged to reflect light output from the light source in a first output region and to collimate the same in a primary light output direction. The light source is arranged in such a way with respect to the substantially parabolic reflector and the aspherical collimating lens that the principal light emission direction is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the primary light output direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Anil Kumar Jha, Andre Hessling Von Heimendahl
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Patent number: 9766389Abstract: A display device includes a reflective cover, a light guide plate, and a display device. The reflective cover has an opening confined by a top inner surface, at least one side inner surface, and a bottom inner surface of the reflective cover. The light guide plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a side face connected to the top surface and the bottom surface, a part of the top surface is covered by the top inner surface of the reflective cover. The display device is placed under the light guide plate and a partial surface of the display device is covered by the bottom inner surface of the reflective cover. The reflective cover bonds the light guide plate and the display device together.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: E INK HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Hsin-Tao Huang, Chuang-Chuang Tsai
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Patent number: 9765935Abstract: An enclosure is divided into first and second portions by a theoretical plane defined by a horizontal line. LEDs are mounted on an LED board in the enclosure and are operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path. A first pin is mounted to a first end of the enclosure and a second pin mounted to a second end of the enclosure, both pins being in the electrical path. Braces support the LED board and comprise first and second legs. The first leg and second leg extend to a first point and a second point of intersection of the plane and the internal surface of the enclosure, respectively. A first conductor connects the first pin to the LED board and a second conductor connects the second pin to the LED board. The first conductor and first pin and the second conductor and the second pin are one-piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: John R. Rowlette, Jr., David Power
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Patent number: 9765952Abstract: A device for mounting lighting sources on a substrate includes a channel-like mounting frame provided with fixing formations for fixing on said substrate, said mounting frame defining a cavity for receiving said lighting source with said lighting source resting on said substrate, a slider member which can be positioned in said cavity of said mounting frame to urge said lighting source toward said substrate; said slider member being slidable with respect to said mounting frame between an insertion position and a locking position, wherein said mounting frame and said slider member bear complementary engagement formations cooperating in a ramp-like manner to force said slider member and the lighting source urged thereby toward said substrate when said slider member is advanced from said insertion position toward said locking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Osram GmbHInventors: Alberto Zanotto, Simon Bobbo, Alberto Alfier, Franco Zanon, Matteo Toscan, Lorenzo Roberto Trevisanello
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Patent number: 9759402Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical system including a TIR mother lens and a secondary output lens, preferably for efficiently distributing light out of an LED track lighting system. The optical system of the present disclosure is configured to create variant beam angles from a lens assembly using the same TIR lens. Preferably, by altering the dimensions and focal lengths of the secondary output lens in a single TIR lens, the optical system can create a variety of beam angles, including, but not limited to, Spot (“SP”), Narrow Flood (“NFL”), Flood (“FL”), or Wide Flood (“WFL”) beam angles.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: AMERLUX LLCInventor: Feng Zhao