Patents Examined by Jong-Suk (James) Lee
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Patent number: 10800320Abstract: An illumination system for a vehicular tailgate includes a tailgate bracket at the tailgate of the vehicle, an illumination device pivotally mounted at the tailgate bracket, and a weighted arm pivotally mounted at the tailgate bracket. The weighted arm has a pivot end and a weighted end opposite the pivot end. Pivotal movement of the weighted arm about the pivot end imparts pivotal movement of the illumination device. As the tailgate of the vehicle pivots between its raised position and its lowered position, the weighted arm imparts pivotal movement of the illumination device due to gravitational force at the weighted end of the weighted arm, such that light emitted by the illumination device illuminates the same ground region. The illumination device may project an icon and part of a light-transmitting element through which the emitted light passes may magnify the projected icon when the tailgate is in the lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Justin E. Sobecki
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Patent number: 10793064Abstract: An accessory lighting assembly for vehicles. The accessory lighting assembly includes at least one attachment portion for selectively attaching the assembly to the vehicle wherever lighting is desired. The accessory lighting assembly includes at least one integrated lighting portion for selectively providing lighting to the interior of the vehicle. The accessory lighting assembly incorporates a grab handle for attaching to the at least one attachment portion for allowing a vehicle occupant a grip/handle for grabbing onto inside of the vehicle when desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Rick H. Troeger, Jose N. Vigil, George C. Stickles, Ronald Manzanares, Eric D. Getzschman
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Patent number: 10775022Abstract: An artificial illumination device for generating natural light similar to that from the sun and the sky includes a direct-light source; and a diffused-light generator, wherein the direct-light source includes a first light-emitting device configured to emit a primary light, and a first emitting surface positioned downstream the first light-emitting device, wherein the diffused-light generator is at least partially light-transparent and is positioned downstream of the first light-emitting device and includes a second emitting surface and is configured to cause diffused light at the second emitting surface. Both co-operate to form outer light at an outer emitting surface which includes a first light component which propagates along directions contained within the narrow peak and a second light component which propagates along directions spaced apart from the narrow peak, and wherein the first light component has a CCT which is lower than a CCT of the second light component.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: CoeLux S.r.l.Inventors: Paolo Di Trapani, Davide Magatti
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Patent number: 10746367Abstract: Vehicle light comprising a container body, a lenticular body, a light guide, including a body having a prevailing longitudinal extension (L) that defines the propagation direction of the light beam inside the body by total internal reflection. The body has a first breakline that extends from the first to the second side wall. The first breakline includes a plurality of first holes that produce, through successive refractions, a scattering the light rays (Ri) towards the light outlet wall so as to emit a light beam with opalescent effect. The first holes are adjacent to each other without interruption, and the first holes of the first breakline are pass-through with respect to a thickness of the body of the light guide, penetrating from a first face to a second face of the body for a depth equal to the thickness.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Sara Paroni, Marco Svettini
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Patent number: 10746394Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light pipe configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of the mirror. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to adjust the amount of emitted light based on the position of a user in relation to the mirror. Certain embodiments of the mirror include an algorithm to adjust light based on the position of a user relative to the mirror, the level of ambient light, and/or the activation of different light modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: simplehuman, LLCInventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas, Frederick N. Bushroe
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Patent number: 10731815Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a cover lens, a housing that is coupled to the cover lens and that defines a lamp space with the cover lens, a light output unit including a plurality of light generation groups that are arranged inside of the lamp space in a first direction, and a light guide that has a three-dimensional (3D) shape and that is configured to guide light from the light output unit in a light output direction. The light guide includes: a first surface that defines a portion of the 3D shape of the light guide and that faces the light output unit, and a second surface that defines a portion of the 3D shape of the light guide and that defines an acute angle with respect to the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ZKW Group GmbHInventors: Youngil Kim, Yongjae Kim, Myungjae Song
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Patent number: 10732342Abstract: A luminaire (1) is disclosed comprising at least one optical chamber (10) delimited by a light exit window (11) and a curved reflective surface (15) extending from the light exit window to a mounting surface (17) extending from the curved reflective surface towards the light exit window. Each optical chamber comprises a light source (20) mounted on the mounting surface; and a light guide (30) extending across part of the optical chamber. The light guide comprises a total internal reflection major surface (40) facing the light exit window; a further major surface (50) facing the curved reflective surface, said further major surface comprising a light outcoupling portion (51) comprising a plurality of light outcoupling structures (53); a first edge surface (60) optically coupled to the light source; and a further edge surface (70) opposite the first edge surface arranged to direct light towards the curved reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Qin Li, Qun Luo, Kang Li, Zhengyi Zheng, Min Chen
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Patent number: 10731944Abstract: A pair of hollow tubular members is connected at a first end by a tether. Each distal end of the tether is held in place within each respective end of the tubular member by a sealed ball bearing assembly. Within each tubular member is a cavity suitable to secure a light stick. Each second end of each tubular member has a friction fit cap. Illumination from the light stick emanates through the tubular hollow members or through cut portions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Inventor: Jay Struss
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Patent number: 10723257Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. A grille has raised members pointing in a vehicle-forward direction. Light sources are disposed within each raised member and a photoluminescent structure is coupled to each raised member and is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation from one or more of the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, James J. Surman
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Patent number: 10724700Abstract: A motor-vehicle lighting device including a plurality of primary optical elements, intermediate lenses, and a curved projecting lens. Each primary optical element has a curved exit refracting surface and comprises a plurality of rectangular light guides that are each intended to interact with one light-emitting diode one laser. Each intermediate lens is placed between an exit refracting surface of the primary optical element and the projecting lens. Each intermediate lens is configured to distribute and concentrate the radiation issued from an exit refracting surface of the element over and onto the projecting lens. The lighting device is configured so as to project the diode radiation entering into the light guides and exiting via the projecting lens in the form of luminous pixels, or luminous strips, the light intensity of each of which is controlled despite the curvature of the projecting lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: VALEO VISIONInventors: Antoine De Lamberterie, Yves Gromfeld
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Patent number: 10718503Abstract: A touch controllable light-emitting film is provided. It comprises a flexible, formable, foldable, stretchable and/or bendable light-emitting and/or light transmitting active layer. It also comprises at least two conductive or semi-conductive electrodes positioned on each side of the light-emitting active layer and/or light-blocking layer, wherein at least one electrode comprises HARMs (High Aspect Ratio Molecular structures), Monolayer Crystalline Surface (MCS) structures, transparent conductive oxides, conductive or semiconductive polymers and/or a metal mesh.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Canatu OyInventor: David P. Brown
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Patent number: 10703263Abstract: A vehicle light system is provided herein. The vehicle light system includes a seal including an engagement member having first and second portions defining a channel and a cavity. The cavity is separated from the channel by the first portion. The first and second portions have varied opacities. A light guide is disposed within the cavity. A light source is operably coupled with the light guide.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Lori Ross, David Brian Glickman
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Patent number: 10690313Abstract: An automotive lighting unit wherein the lighting assembly that backlights the front half-shell comprises: at least one light-guide body made of photoconductive material, which is placed inside the rear body and is structured to channel, by total internal reflection and towards said transparent or semi-transparent portion of the front half-shell, the light that enters into the light-guide body through a light-incoupling end or sidewall of the same light-guide body; an active light deflector device which is placed inside the rear body, facing the light-incoupling end or sidewall of said light-guide body; and an electrically-powered light source which is placed inside the rear body and emits, on command, a collimated light beam towards the active light deflector device; the active light deflector device being adapted to reflect/divert said collimated light beam towards the light-incoupling end or sidewall of said light-guide body, so that the collimated light beam can enter into the light-guide body and then traType: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.Inventors: Alessandro Buzzurro, Patrick Bianco
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Patent number: 10690334Abstract: An operatory light may comprise a bulb that includes a light emitting diode (LED) module positioned such that when the bulb is installed into a socket of the operatory light and powered, none of the light emitted from the LED is directed directly toward a lens of the operatory light, and only reflected light passes through the lens of the operatory light.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: CAO Group, LLCInventors: Zhaohui Lin, Densen Cao
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Patent number: 10677430Abstract: A driving device of an embodiment includes a first rotational unit and a holding unit. The first rotational unit is disposed with an object to be operated on one surface side intersecting with a first rotating shaft, and rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft with the object to be operated. The holding unit is disposed on another surface side of the first rotational unit, rotates with the first rotational unit, and holds a cable for supplying power to the object to be operated at a position away from the first rotational unit toward the other surface side, while placing the cable along the first rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: MINEBEA MITSUMI INC.Inventors: Shinichi Fujisawa, Hidenori Fuma
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Patent number: 10677511Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Minsub Kim, Hongsik Kwon, Dongjeong Kim, Jungjae Lee, Jaehoon Shin
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Patent number: 10676023Abstract: A vehicle illumination system for a vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode includes a left-side communication support lamp and a right-side communication support lamp configured to lit light toward an outside of the vehicle and arranged to be visually recognized from the front of the vehicle, and an illumination controller configured to, when the vehicle detects a target object, change an illumination state of at least one of the left-side communication support lamp and the right-side communication support lamp. Each of the left-side communication support lamp and the right-side communication support lamp includes a plurality of light-emitting segments arranged side by side in a right and left direction of the vehicle. The illumination controller is configured to change an illumination state of each of the plurality of light-emitting segments.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki Tatara, Toshihiro Okamura, Takeshi Masuda
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Patent number: 10677415Abstract: 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: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: AMERLUX LLCInventor: Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 10677510Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Minsub Kim, Hongsik Kwon, Dongjeong Kim, Jungjae Lee, Jaehoon Shin
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Patent number: 10670852Abstract: Provided is an illuminated reticle assembly for an optical aiming device. The assembly includes a reticle plate has a first surface on which a physical reticle pattern is applied. A laser light source is configured to project a beam of laser light into the reticle plate at a first angle and toward an inner side of a second surface at an angle of incidence that directs a reflected beam of laser light toward at least a selected portion of the physical reticle pattern. The reflected laser light illuminates the at least selected portion of the physical reticle pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Lightforce USA, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Bellah, Chad D. Beauregard