Patents Examined by Jason Moon Han
  • Patent number: 10035420
    Abstract: A vehicle instrument device includes a housing for attaching a dial plate, a light guide plate housing recess formed in the housing, a light guide plate that is housed in the light guide plate housing recess, and guides illumination light to the dial plate, a claw that fixes the light guide plate to the housing, and a press-fitting rib that is provided in a side surface of the light guide plate, and extends toward a side wall of the light guide plate housing recess. The press-fitting rib includes a tapered portion for increasing a height from a back side to a front side of the light guide plate housing recess and a tapered portion for decreasing a width from the back side to the front side of the light guide plate housing recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kazunori Tomaru
  • Patent number: 10036518
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a working light, comprising a base, an illumination member and a switch control, a battery is arranged inside said base to supply power to said illumination member, said base is connected to said illumination member by a connection portion, said base and said illumination member are respectively connected to said connection portion by the same connection structures. By this arrangement, said base cannot be connected to said illumination member directly, users would not make mounting errors in use. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, said connection portion is a serpentine hose or a joint-sleeve, wherein the serpentine hose includes a corrugated pipe and an internal star-shaped pipe, a wire and an iron wire which are arranged inside the corrugated pipe, this serpentine hose couples stiffness with toughness, after adjusting the curved shape, it is not easily deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignees: HANGZHOU GREAT STAR TOOLS CO., LTD., HANGZHOU GREAT STAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wentian Yu
  • Patent number: 10030832
    Abstract: A detachable warning lamp has a base, a light-emitting module disposed on the base, and a cover disposed on the base. The base has two retaining walls and two engaging grooves. The light-emitting module has a circuit board disposed on the base and multiple light-emitting elements. The light-emitting elements are electrically connected to the circuit board and are respectively detachably disposed on the base. Each one of the light-emitting elements has a first engaging portion inserted into a corresponding one of the two engaging grooves, multiple first cushioning lugs abutting a corresponding one of the two retaining walls, a second engaging portion, and multiple second cushioning lugs. The cover has two baffles abutting the second cushioning lugs and two stopping surfaces abutting the second engaging portion. The light-emitting elements are detachably engaged on the base without the use of a screw and a hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Neng-Chen Yeh
  • Patent number: 10029605
    Abstract: A lighting device for use with a mobile object includes a lamp having a through-hole, a lamp mount for fixing a lamp to a vehicle body, and a support that is shaft shaped and supports the lamp in a predetermined attitude relative to the lamp mount. The lamp mount has an insertion hole through which the support is to be inserted. The support includes, at the leading end side in the axial direction, a male threaded section to be inserted in the through-hole and, at the trailing end side in the axial direction, a trunk section having approximately the same diameter as the diameter of the insertion hole. The trunk section includes a communication portion that communicatively connects the leading end side and the trailing end side of the trunk section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto Kai, Tomoyuki Ogata
  • Patent number: 10024501
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a monolithic support substrate and light emitting diodes (LEDs) on one or more external sides of the support substrate. The support substrate may comprise an elongated extrusion enclosing a hollow core. The LEDs may be affixed to rigid or flexible electrical substrates. Each electrical substrate may be affixed to an external side of the extrusion and may include embedded LED circuitry. The hollow core may enable the extrusion to be received in a recessed socket of a light fixture, wherein the recessed socket provides structural support for the applicable end of the extrusion, rendering end caps or end socket adapters unnecessary. The light fixture may include a contact protruding from the recessed socket and the electrical substrates may include circuitry configured to couple the LEDs to a source of power not coupled to the protruding contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Principal Lighting Group, LLC
    Inventor: John Bryan Vincent
  • Patent number: 10018327
    Abstract: The present invention may relate to an optical sheet unit. According to an embodiment of the present invention, disclosed is an optical sheet unit comprising: a diffusion sheet for diffusing incident light such that the light can be uniformly emitted; a prism sheet unit arranged at the position facing the diffusion sheet to concentrate the light incident from the diffusion sheet; and a bonding layer formed between the prism sheet unit and the diffusion sheet to bond the entire surfaces of the prism sheet unit and the diffusion sheet facing each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: LMS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Sung Sik Cho, Oh Hyun Kwon, Tae Jun Lee, Woo Jong Lee, Hee Jeong Kim, Jee Hong Min, Young Il Kim
  • Patent number: 10018323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlight having at least one light source arrangement comprising a laser, and having a headlight lens comprising a body composed of a transparent material, wherein the body comprises at least one light tunnel and a light-conducting part having at least one optically active light exit surface, wherein the light tunnel comprises at least one, more particularly optically active, light entrance surface and undergoes transition with a bend into the light-conducting part for the purpose of imaging the bend as a bright-dark boundary by means of light coupled or radiated from the light source arrangement into the light entrance surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Docter Optics SE
    Inventors: Dmitry Fedosik, Wolfram Wintzer, Jens Fischer
  • Patent number: 10018310
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED lamp unit (10) comprising at least two LED light sources (2) arranged between a heat sink (3) and an electrical connector base at two opposing sides of the lamp unit (10) to emit in opposed half spaces. The proposed LED lamp unit can be constructed in a very compact form in order to replace known halogen, xenon and incandescent bulbs without changing the construction of the reflector and mechanical parts in a head lamp or signaling lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Lukas Kuepper, Mohammad Mirsadeghi, Gunnar Luettgens, Gordon Patrick Rudolf Elger, Nadin Roesler, Aldo Tralli
  • Patent number: 10011215
    Abstract: An illuminated emblem assembly that includes a power source; a light-producing assembly that is coupled to the power source, supported by a backing member and comprises a plurality of light-emitting diode sources; a chromatic layer comprising an emblem shape over the light-producing assembly, wherein the shape is visible under ambient lighting; and a polycarbonate sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. Further, the sealing structure can comprise a design feature. In addition, the plurality of light-emitting diode sources can be dispersed in the light-producing assembly. The light-emitting diode sources can also be micro-sized elements comprising gallium nitride that are arranged on a positive electrode layer in the form of an ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
  • Patent number: 10004347
    Abstract: An electric powered flashlight configured so that one or more of the battery cells designed to fit within it may be replaced by a fluid carrying vessel that is electrically conducive so that in addition to carrying fluids internally it may be part of the energy transmission circuit within said flashlight. One or both ends of said vessel may have a removable drinking cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Charlton Carrender
  • Patent number: 10001260
    Abstract: A flashlight device for observing an object in a conduit includes a plurality of lights disposed in a front end of an enclosure in a substantially annular configuration about a viewing aperture extending longitudinally through a central portion of the enclosure, and at least one battery for energizing the plurality of lights. The device allows the person via one hand to illuminate and simultaneously observe an object located at a distal portion of a conduit, while the opposite hand holds a tool that engages the distal object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventor: Bradley W. Hoover
  • Patent number: 10001262
    Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an LED retrofit lamp, including a lamp tube, an LED light engine disposed in the lamp tube, and end caps arranged at two open ends of the lamp tube, the LED light engine including a circuit board and at least one light source disposed on the circuit board. The LED retrofit lamp further includes one pair of retaining structures fixed at two opposite ends of the circuit board, respectively, and at least one pair of elastic tension structures connected to the retaining structures. The elastic tension structure goes through the end cap from one side of the end cap and is locked at the other side of the end cap. In addition, various embodiments may also relate to a process for manufacturing the LED retrofit lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBH
    Inventors: Hao Li, Xiaomian Chen, Peng Chen, Tingming Liu
  • Patent number: 9995476
    Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed is a lighting device comprising a bulbous body mounted on a cap, and an inner surface of the bulbous body comprising a plurality of steps that are axially displaced relative to each other along a central axis of the lighting device. The plurality of steps comprising in one example a first step supporting a first plurality of solid state lighting elements; and a second step supporting a second plurality of solid state lighting elements, wherein the first step is located in between the cap and the second step. A luminaire including such a lighting device is also disclosed. The lighting device may further comprise a bulbous member separated from the cap by a transparent member having a stepped wall profile including the first step and the second step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Yan Xiong, Hongxia Li, Zhenning Yao, ZhenXuan Lin, Bao Wang
  • Patent number: 9994144
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a glazing that has a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate. A polymeric interlayer is positioned between the first and second glass substrates and a phosphorescent layer is positioned on the polymeric interlayer. A light source is optically coupled with polymeric interlayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Tom Boettger, Jim Pizzimenti
  • Patent number: 9989227
    Abstract: A decorative light can include: a lamp case defining a hollow interior region and having an open front end; a beam splitter located inside the lamp case, the beam splitter defining an interior region; a lighting module located within the interior region of the beam splitter, the lighting module including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) located thereon; a motor located inside the lamp case, the motor coupled to the beam splitter and adapted to rotate the beam splitter with respect to the lighting module; and a front lens mounted to the open front end of the lamp case. A convertible support stand for an outdoor lighting product is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Gemmy Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chun Zhang, Lio Yenwei Chang
  • Patent number: 9989209
    Abstract: A light source module includes light source having a light emitting element, a stem configured to support the light emitting element, and a terminal, one end side of which is electrically connected to the light emitting element, a wiring portion to which the other end of the terminal is electrically connected and which is configured to electrically connect the terminal to an external power supply terminal, a connection portion configured to fix the wiring portion and the other end side of the terminal by a connection member, and a thermal diffusion member disposed between the stem and the connection portion and thermally connected to the light emitting element, the terminal has a bent portion which is deformed in accordance with dimensional change in at least one of the thermal diffusion member, the terminal, the wiring portion and the connection member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Ichikawa
  • Patent number: 9986778
    Abstract: A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Illumagear, Inc.
    Inventors: John Maxwell Baker, Andrew Royal, Raymond Walter Riley, Mark John Ramberg, Chad Austin Brinckerhoff, John R. Murkowski, Trent Robert Wetherbee, Alexander Michael Diener, Kristin Marie Will, Kyle S. Johnston, Clint Timothy Schneider, Evan William Mattingly, Keith W. Kirkwood, Jonathan Brandt Hadley
  • Patent number: 9987974
    Abstract: A lighting system is provided herein. The lighting system includes a spotlight is mounted to a vehicle, a controller for operating the spotlight, and a pointer device for specifying an intended target. The controller aims the spotlight in the direction of the intended target based on input provided by the pointer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
  • Patent number: 9990001
    Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which a display is mounted. A gasket may be mounted in a groove between the display and housing. The gasket may contain an embedded stiffener. Corner brackets may be installed in the corners of the housing. The housing may have inner and outer concentric ribs. Recesses in the housing may be configured to receive the corner brackets. The recesses may be formed between the inner and outer concentric ribs. Gap filling structures such as a foam layer may be interposed between a rear housing wall and a display backlight unit. Display color variations may be corrected by using a backlight unit having an array of light-emitting diodes of different colors. An electrostatic discharge protection layer may be grounded to a housing using conductive tape. Black edge coatings and adhesive-based structures may block stray light. Camera window regions may be supported using adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dinesh C. Mathew, Bryan W. Posner, Keith J. Hendren, Adam T. Garelli, Joss Nathan Giddings, Thomas W. Wilson, Jr., Victor H. Yin, Jun Qi, Meizi Jiao, Paul Xiaopeng Wang
  • Patent number: 9982780
    Abstract: A gear shifter indicator assembly is provided herein. The gear shifter assembly includes a light source disposed below a plurality of indicia. A position indicator is configured to move in concert with a shifter lever. The light source is disposed on the position indicator. A first photoluminescent structure is proximate the indicia and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Todd Jared Konet