Patents Examined by David R Crowe
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Patent number: 8061873Abstract: A lamp unit with a relay lens that allows two different focus points. Two different optical altering elements are hence simultaneously in focus. The elements can be taken in and out of focus to allow different effects.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Hough, James Bornhorst
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Patent number: 8002432Abstract: This present invention discloses a desk lamp with a separable magnifier, which comprises a magnifier component and a desk lamp holder. Around the lens of the magnifier component, a plurality of illumination lamps is arranged for illumination. When the power storage module of the magnifier is exhausted, the handle of the magnifier can be inserted into the slot of the receptacle to charge. When the desk lamp is put into use, the magnifier component is combined with the receptacle as a desk lamp. The whole assembly is convenient.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Far East UniversityInventors: Yu-Gang Chen, Cheng-Yu Liu
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Patent number: 8002439Abstract: A stage projector extends along a first axis and is provided with a first optical system having a first focus and designed substantially to generate and concentrate a light beam in the first focus, and a second optical system set downstream of the first focus and having a second focus, the second optical system having a first optical assembly, set in a given position along the first axis so that the second focus coincides with the first focus, and a second optical assembly, selectively mobile between an operative position, in which the second optical assembly intercepts the light beam between the first focus and the first optical assembly, and a position of rest, in which the second optical assembly does not intercept the light beam, the first and the second optical assemblies being mobile along the first axis in order to modify the form of the light beam and obtain a homogeneous distribution of the light within the light beam, when the second optical assembly is set in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Clay Paky S.p.A.Inventors: Angelo Cavenati, Pasquale Quadri
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Patent number: 7993036Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 7988318Abstract: An apparatus including a light-emitting device configured to illuminate blood is described. The light-emitting device may include a red light source configured to emit red light. The light-emitting device may also include a green light source configured to emit green light. The light-emitting device may additionally include a first refractive lens and a reflector having a concave surface to reflect a portion of red light emitted by the red light source and a portion of green light emitted by the green light source toward the first refractive lens. The first refractive lens may be configured to direct red light emitted by the red light source to form a red light beam and to direct green light emitted by the green light source to form a green light beam. Additionally, the light-emitting device may include an optical adjuster configured to adjust a separation distance between the first refractive lens and at least one of the green light source and the red light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth L. Smith, Mark D. Hose
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Patent number: 7985010Abstract: In a system for controlling a headlight of a vehicle to be controlled, a dazzling level determiner determines a parameter value of a dazzling level of a driver of an other vehicle ahead of the controlled vehicle based on information associated with a relative positional relationship between the controlled vehicle and the other vehicle. The dazzling level represents a possibility that the driver of the other vehicle feels dazzling to light irradiated from the headlight of the controlled vehicle. A light-quantity adjuster adjusts a quantity of light to be irradiated from the headlight of the controlled vehicle based on the determined parameter value of the dazzling level.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Takahiro Kamioka, Atsushi Yamamoto, Yasutoshi Horii
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Patent number: 7980735Abstract: A reflector assembly includes a frame that maintains the integrity and shape of a multi-member reflector for a recessed luminaire. The members of the reflector are arranged in a geometric form, such as a rectangle. The frame is disposed around the reflector. The frame includes at least one integral member manipulated around a joint formed between adjacent members of the reflector. For example, the integral member can include a clamp or tab. The frame and the integral member secure the positions of the members of the reflector relative to one another and prevent light from leaking through joints between the members. One or more connectors are coupled to the frame for connecting the reflector assembly to a lighting fixture. For example, each connector can include a torsion spring coupled to a lever configured to engage a corresponding catch of a collar on the lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Lin Zhihong
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Patent number: 7980715Abstract: Disclosed are a backlight unit capable of determining a deviated degree of a lamp grip by a guide line formed adjacent to the lamp grip a PCB that connects an electrode thereof with a lamp electrode, and a manufacturing method for the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Sung Song, Byung Jin Choi
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Patent number: 7967487Abstract: A lamp assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing receiving at least one light source. The housing includes a covering pane and including first and second fixing arrangement for releasably securing the lamp to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Jaguar Cars LimitedInventors: David Ballinger, Simon Andrew Whorlow
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Patent number: 7946741Abstract: The flashing stern light for boats includes an elongated tubular base, a light source housing mounted on top of the base, a light source disposed inside the housing, an array of light emitting elements disposed along a length of the base, and wiring adapted to operative connect to a power source and/or control, wherein the array of light emitting elements flash sequentially in a pattern to thereby draw attention to the light source, warn and emphasize proximity and presence of the boat. The flashing lights enhances visibility of the boat at night and in reduced visibility conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Michael A. Nichols
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Patent number: 7942552Abstract: A light source device includes a base member and a light guiding section. The base member has a plurality of layers with each of the layers including a plurality of light emitting bodies, the base member having a light emitting surface. The light guiding section is arranged in the base member. The light guiding section is configured and arranged to guide light rays emitted from the light emitting bodies disposed in at least one of the layers to the light emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Keigo Sugai
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Patent number: 7942564Abstract: An overspeed prevention structure is disclosed herein. The overspeed prevention structure according to the present invention comprises a structural body having a curved convex upper surface; an external light source; and a plastic optical fiber embedded in the structural body and connected electrically to the external light source so as to emit the light outside the structural body.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Kumho Electric, Inc.Inventors: Jong-Chan Lee, Gi-Seung Choi, In-Sung Her
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Patent number: 7938565Abstract: A lighting assembly and apparatus having a light fixture mounted using a tube and stake assembly; the tube is configured with a male receptacle formed of a pronged plug positioned vertically with the upper end flush with the earth; and the stake for insertion into the earth, the stake is configured with a female receptacle containing electrical contacts adapted to receive the pronged plug of the male receptacle. The female receptacle is adapted to have an open end so as to clear debris to the bottom of said stake. The light assembly and apparatus can be constructed from low cost, low voltage outdoor lights so as to provide ground level illumination of pathways, steps, and landscaping.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: James G. Richard
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Patent number: 7938554Abstract: An artificial pumpkin stem apparatus including a stem portion. A lighting device is associated with the stem portion. The stem portion allows transmission of light from the lighting device into the stem portion wherein the stem portion emits light.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Leonard D. Franks
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Patent number: 7934853Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a mobile imaging system by use of a light source operable to emit light for status indication, pathway illumination, and/or creation of favorable lighting environment. A triggering signal originating from a photosensor arranged to receive light at the mobile imaging system, a signal indicative of movement of the mobile imaging system, or user or system command is used to adjust the lighting source. The light source can be a light emitting diode (LED), collimator lamp, halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, organic display, or any other light-emitting technology. The light source is adjustable as to color and intensity and can indicate the mobile imaging system's condition, status, or event.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kevin A Coombs, Jonathan M Butzine
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Patent number: 7934848Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating stairs and a method for installing the same. The wiring for the lighting system may be hidden from view, providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, the lighting system may be installed simultaneously with the deck itself, or afterwards. Embodiments of the present invention include stair riser lights which extend only minimally from the front surface of the stair riser. Embodiments of the present invention may focus the light towards the horizontal surface in front of the stair riser. Embodiments of the present invention may also protect the lighting system from environmental damage. Embodiments of the installation method include utilizing a jig so that the light assembly may be quickly and accurately installed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: The Crane Group Companies LimitedInventors: Steve E. Pever, Timothy C. Rothwell
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Patent number: 7926991Abstract: A connecting device is provided which allows easy replacement with a light source device having a light emitting diode serving as a light source at low cost and without changing a vehicle-side connection configuration and the shape of a socket for attaching a bulb-type lamp. There is also provided a light source device connected to the connecting device. A power source adapting connector has an external shape formed so as to conform to a socket for attaching conventional bulb-type lamps. The power source adapting connector includes: a connector housing which contains therein a female connector and has positive and negative electrodes on the exterior thereof; the female connector which is contained in the connector housing and is to be connected to a male connector of a light source unit; and an attaching/detaching plate which is attached to an open end portion (upper end portion) of the connector housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: BRM21 Co., Ltd.Inventor: Katsushige Hamada
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Patent number: 7926962Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a camera positioned in the main body, a fill-in light emitting unit positioned in the main body adjacent to the camera, and an optical lens positioned between the fill-in light emitting unit and outside of the main body. The optical lens includes an incident surface facing the fill-in light emitting unit, a light emitting surface opposite to the incident surface, and a plurality of elongated V-shaped ridges formed on the incident surface. The elongated V-shaped ridges are substantially parallel to each other and symmetrical about a central portion of the optical lens. Vertex angles between symmetric elongated V-shaped ridges progressively increase along a direction away from the fill-in light emitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ching-Sen Tsai
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Patent number: 7922351Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of lighting. More particularly, the present invention relates to decorative, reconfigurable or energy and maintenance efficient fluorescent light fixtures that use energy efficient lamps and ballasts, and to an apparatus for new fluorescent light fixtures and for replacing an existing fluorescent light fixture for energy efficient use. Further, the present invention relates to a system that integrates light fixtures with a suspended grid ceiling or a solid ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Inventor: Mark L. Welker
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Patent number: 7914184Abstract: An LED illuminating device includes an optical section, an electrical section, and a heat dissipation section therebetween. The optical section includes a light source. The electrical section electrically connects with the light source. The heat dissipation section includes a mounting seat, a heat pipe and a heat sink. The heat pipe includes an evaporation section fixed on the mounting seat and thermally connecting with the light source and a condenser section. The heat sink includes a plurality of umbrella-shaped fins each including a main body perpendicular to the condenser section of the heat pipe and two flanges angling downward from two opposite edges of the main body towards the light source. A plurality of air venting holes are defined in the main body and the flanges of each fin.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tay-Jian Liu