Patents Examined by Bao Q Truong
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Patent number: 11607288Abstract: Provided are a surgical table comprising a surgical table controller configured to control at least one surgical table actuator of the surgical table, wherein the surgical table controller comprises an surgical table controller interface configured to be connectable to a controller of a further medical apparatus, a surgical light comprising a surgical light controller configured to control an intensity and to turn on and off at least one illuminant of the surgical light, wherein the surgical light controller comprises an surgical light controller interface configured to be connectable to a controller of a further medical apparatus, and a system comprising the surgical table and the surgical light, wherein the surgical table controller and the surgical light controller are configured to be connected to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Trumpf Medizin Systeme GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Timotheus Bachinger-Colling, Andreas Huber
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Patent number: 11603426Abstract: A resin composition, a light conversion layer and a light emitting device are provided. The resin composition includes a quantum dot (A), an alkali-soluble resin (B), an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (C), a photoinitiator (D), a solvent (E) and a phenyl-based compound (F). The phenyl-based compound (F) includes at least one of a compound represented by following Formula (F-1) and a compound represented by following Formula (F-2). Based on a total usage amount of the resin composition as 100 parts by weight, a usage amount of the phenyl-based compound (F) is 0.05 to 5 parts by weight. In Formula (F-1) and Formula (F-2), the definition of R1, R3, R4, Y, Z, m, n and p are the same as defined in the detailed description.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: eChem Solutions Corp.Inventors: Hsiao-Jen Lai, Yu-Chun Chen
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Patent number: 11596249Abstract: The Porter Air Touch is a wireless powered LED drinking glass with internal LED lights that emits light but does not require internal batteries. The drinking glass internal LED lights receive energy via a large flat surface that emits an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field emitted from the two inductive plates permeates through a non-conductive barrier that reaches the bottom of the LED drinking glass. Two metallic drinking glass aluminum contact plates along the bottom of the LED drinking glasses absorb the electromagnetic energy from the inductive plates and powers the LED lights wirelessly.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventors: Jerome Porter, Jr., Daniel Otis Murray
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Patent number: 11592164Abstract: A stage light fixture capable of avoiding lighting in power off includes a light head, a brake motor, an auxiliary power supply, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the brake motor to drive the light head to move to a light-avoiding angle at which strong lighting cannot directly shining into a lighting outlet of the light head and perform power-off processing on the brake motor when the brake motor is switched to be powered by the auxiliary power supply. When the stage light fixture is suddenly powered off, the auxiliary power supply will supply power to the brake motor, and the controller enables a motor unit of the brake motor to drive the light head to move to the light-avoiding angle so as to avoid heat damage to the components inside the light head due to strong lighting irradiation.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: GUANGZHOU HAOYANG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Weikai Jiang
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Patent number: 11595556Abstract: Embodiments of a live broadcast lighting system are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the live broadcast lighting system includes a light emitting apparatus, a control box being connected to the light emitting apparatus, and a device holder coupled to the control box. The device holder can be configured to releasably retain a video recording device. The control box can include an electronic control circuit configured to control rotation of the light emitting apparatus. The device holder can be configured to be rotatable independent of the rotation of the light emitting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Linbin Shen
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Patent number: 11589518Abstract: The invention relates to a light-diffusing material, having a high transmission of UVA light, useful for horticultural lighting. The light-diffusing material has a hiding power of greater than 50% at 350 nm and a transmission of light at 350 nm of at least 30 percent, and preferably at least 50%. Additionally the light-diffusing material also transmits and diffuses at least 50% of light at 300 nm, 465 nm, and at 800 nm. The light-diffusing material is especially useful as a glazing for horticultural use.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Trinseo Europe GmbHInventor: Brian Cromer
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Patent number: 11585524Abstract: An apparatus includes a container, a plurality of lights and a circuit. The container may comprise an outer shell comprising a material configured to protect contents of the apparatus and an inner surface. The outer shell may be configured to open to enable the contents to be placed on the inner surface. A cavity may be formed within the container when the outer shell is closed. The plurality of lights implemented on the inner surface may each be configured to adjust a characteristic of light output in response to a signal. The circuit may be configured to generate the signal in response to an input. The circuit may be implemented between the outer shell and the inner surface. A reactive material of the contents of the container may be configured to change appearance in response to the characteristic of light.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: HUT ENTERPRISES LLCInventor: John Paul Gleason
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Patent number: 11579458Abstract: A luminaire including: at least one light source (2), and an optical system (10, 11, 12a, 12b) for directing and/or distributing the light (5) emitted by the source(s) (2) into a desired output light distribution pattern (7); wherein the optical system comprises one or more optical elements (10, 11, 12a, 12b), the or each said optical element (10, 11, 12a, 12b) comprising a thin foil or sheet substrate having at least one optically functional surface or surface layer thereon or on a portion thereof, and wherein: (i) at least a portion of the at least one optically functional surface or surface layer on the substrate of at least one of the one or more optical elements (10, 11, 12a, 12b) has an at least partially diffractive optical function, and/or (ii) at least a portion of the at least one of the one or more optical elements (10, 11, 12a, 12b) is shaped such that its substrate is configured so as to have a non-flat or non-planar shape in three dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventors: Marek Skeren, Zbynek Ryzi, Tomas Tethal
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Patent number: 11578859Abstract: A modular system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a casing with an accessory. Self-alignment of the casing and the accessory may provide a secure connection of the casing with the accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the casing against the accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the casing towards the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: TTP Holdings, LLCInventors: Christopher Grider, Derek Smith
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Patent number: 11565009Abstract: A display apparatus, including a display panel; a touch sensor provided on the display panel and configured to detect a user touch input; an ultraviolet (UV) light source provided on an edge portion of the display panel and configured to emit UV light to the display panel from the edge portion of the display panel; and a controller electrically connected to the display panel, the touch sensor, and the UV light source, wherein the controller is configured to, based on a determination that the user touch input is not detected, control the UV light source to emit the UV light toward the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyungsuk Kim, Dasom Park, Dayoung Lee, Hanbin Lee, Seungwoo Jung
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Patent number: 11555989Abstract: An optical device includes a reflector-section that includes a light-ingress surface for receiving light from a light source, a reflector surface for reflecting the light based on total internal reflection, and a light-egress surface through which the reflected light exits the optical device. When the light source is at a predetermined position with respect to the optical device, an angle of incidence (?i) of the light at the light-egress surface is a polarization angle at which a p-polarized component of the light is transmitted through the light-egress surface without being reflected by the light-egress surface. Thus, unwanted reflections at the light-egress surface can be reduced and thereby unwanted scattering of light is reduced while having good transmitting efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: LEDIL OYInventor: Yrjö-Sakari Matikainen
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Patent number: 11555603Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes multiple LED modules, a driver and a wireless circuit. The driver for converting an external power to a driving current. The light source plate includes a first metal layer, an insulation layer and a second metal layer. The second metal layer has a larger thickness than the first metal layer. The first metal layer has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is used for electrically connecting the multiple LED modules. The second portion forms an antenna radiation part. The insulation layer is between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The wireless circuit electrically connected to the second portion of the first metal layer. The antenna radiation part is used as an antenna for receiving a wireless signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO. LTD.Inventors: Renhua Zou, Youqin Lin, Xianwu Lin, Fanglei Zhao, Zhixian Wu
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Patent number: 11555604Abstract: A light system includes a main body defining an internal chamber and a lighting assembly secured to the main body, wherein the lighting assembly comprises at least one light unit configured to emit light. The light system further includes a fan configured to generate an airflow and an airflow circuit configured to direct the airflow out of the main body of the lighting assembly. The light system also includes a tilt detection unit configured to detect a tilt angle of the lighting assembly and to generate a control signal to cause a speed of the airflow generated by the fan to change based at least on a detected change in the tilt angle of the lighting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: SLD TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kevin Joseph Schreiber
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Patent number: 11541137Abstract: An overhead lighting fixture containing both visible light sources and UV light sources is disclosed herein. UV light can sanitize/disinfect the surrounding environment after the environment over a period of about 30-45 minutes. In this way, viruses, germs, bacteria, mold, and the like can be destroyed to clean the air and/or surfaces (e.g., furniture). Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention provide a controllable UV lighting assembly that can produce UV light to sanitize/disinfect an area and can be automatically disabled to prevent UV light exposure to those in the area using a motion sensor. The lighting assembly can produce visible light while the UV light source is disabled. According to some embodiments, the duration of UV light production is controlled by a timer for power savings.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Inventors: Chuck Reynolds, Mark Hiura
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Patent number: 11543742Abstract: A light source module includes a solid-state light emitter, a reflective mirror, a light integration box, and a light sensor. The solid-state light emitter is configured to emit light. The reflective mirror is configured to turn a first part of the light and allow a second part of the light to pass. The light integration box is disposed in a path of the second part of the light and has an entrance. The second part of the light passes through the entrance to enter into the light integration box and is uniformly mixed in the light integration box. The light sensor is disposed on the light integration box to receive the second part of the light.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventor: Kai-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 11525987Abstract: An optical device includes a reflector-section that includes a light-ingress surface for receiving light from a light source, a reflector surface for reflecting the light based on total internal reflection, and a light-egress surface through which the reflected light exits the optical device. When the light source is at a predetermined position with respect to the optical device, an angle of incidence (?i) of the light at the light-egress surface is a polarization angle at which a p-polarized component of the light is transmitted through the light-egress surface without being reflected by the light-egress surface. Thus, unwanted reflections at the light-egress surface can be reduced and thereby unwanted scattering of light is reduced while having good transmitting efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: LEDIL OYInventor: Yrjö-Sakari Matikainen
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Patent number: 11525564Abstract: A luminaire is configured to be removably coupled to a fixture, the fixture being removably coupled to a splice box, the luminaire including a housing including a first end and a second end, the first end including a coupling mechanism configured to couple to the fixture; a printed circuit board coupled adjacent the second end; at least one LED physically and electrically coupled to the printed circuit board; a lens couple to the housing over the printed circuit board; an adapter in electrical communication with the printed circuit board, the adapter configured to electrically and physically couple to a socket of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Ray Lazalier, Sean Rogers
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Method for disinfecting an aircraft cabin using a lighting assembly and a lighting assembly therefor
Patent number: 11524783Abstract: A lighting assembly for an aircraft includes a visible light source generating visible light and an ultraviolet light source generating ultraviolet light. The visible light source is disposed adjacent to the ultraviolet light source. The visible light source illuminates a first illumination area with the visible light when the lighting assembly operates in a first operation mode. The ultraviolet light source illuminates a second illumination area with the ultraviolet light when the lighting assembly operates in a second mode of operation. The first illumination area substantially overlaps the second illumination area.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.Inventors: Jonathan Wayne Hack, Robert C. Grant -
Patent number: 11517638Abstract: The present invention relates to a UV lamp having an axial dimension normal to a cross-section having a cross-sectional area with a ratio of the axial dimension to the cross-sectional area in the range of 0.1 cm/cm2 to 1000 cm/cm2. The UV lamp includes a first axial conductor separated from a second axial conductor by an electrically insulating material and a light emitting diode (LED) capable of providing light at a wavelength in the range of 100 nm to 400 nm, which LED is mounted to emit light from an outer surface. The invention also relates to a method of sterilising a surface using the UV lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: LED IBOND INTERNATIONAL A/SInventors: Lars Frederiksen, Jesper Breuning-Hansen
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Patent number: 11519581Abstract: A vehicle light assembly comprising: a flexible lighting strip comprising a multitude of light-emitting diodes, wherein the flexible lighting strip is arranged to be bent around at least two, more preferred three linear independent axes; a light guiding structure comprising a light receiving surface and a primary light emission surface, wherein the light receiving surface receives light emitted by the flexible lighting strip, wherein the primary light emission surface emits at least a part of the light received via the light receiving surface, and wherein the light receiving surface is arranged to define a bending of the flexible lighting strip; a coupling structure that is arranged to mechanically couple the flexible lighting strip to the light receiving surface in accordance with the bending defined by the light receiving surface. The invention further describes a vehicle rear light or vehicle front light comprising the vehicle light assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Lumileds LLCInventors: Floris Maria Hermansz Crompvoets, Andreas Timinger, Christian Kleijnen, Ralph Hubert Peters, Adam Lind, Rob Bastiaan Maria Einig, Tobias Fink