Patents Examined by Meghan Ulanday
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Patent number: 9491832Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: NII Northern International Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
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Patent number: 9487306Abstract: A dual-color aviation Anti Collision Light (ACL) has a first set of LEDs that emit a substantially white beam of light and a second set of LEDs that emit a substantially red beam of light. The ACL can be operated in a first mode in which the red LEDs are excited by themselves so that the ACL produces a red beam of light In a second mode, the white LEDs and the red LEDs are excited simultaneously to produce a white beam of light having a chromaticity within the definition of Aviation White. Operating the red LEDs in the white mode has two synergistic effects. First, the red LEDs augment the luminous output of the white LEDs so that fewer white LEDs are required, thus saving cost and space. Second, the red LEDs shift the chromaticity of total light output toward the red region. This has the effect of compensating for the tendency of the white LEDs to become greener with age.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INCInventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 9488440Abstract: An illumination device for use with a firearm and a method of using the same are disclosed. The illumination device can include a gun grip cover configured to attach to a gun grip. The illumination device can have a first illumination element extending to the left of the gun grip cover and a second illumination element extending to the right of the gun grip cover. The illumination elements can deliver a spread of light to illuminate a large area. The illumination elements can be laterally adjacent to the barrel. The illumination elements can be controlled by a control switch positioned below the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Sellmark CorporationInventors: Terry Izumi, Adam M. Gettings, Nathan D. Gettings
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Patent number: 9483918Abstract: A personal illumination device is described and taught. The personal illumination device is intended for use by motorcyclists, however, it may be used by any number of individuals looking to increase their visibility in environments where high visibility and safety is paramount. The illumination device has two illuminated strips that sit across the front and back of a user. The strips have LEDs positioned across capable of creating various illuminate patterns. Additionally, a user can choose to have either the front, back, or both strips illuminated at the same time. The personal illumination device further has straps that provide for adjustments to create a custom fit, as well as enhancement strips placed on the straps to further increase one's visibility.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Marcos Uriarte
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Patent number: 9485841Abstract: An apparatus having an embedded processor in a substrate for creating a synchronous lighting effect at a controlled access venue and a method for creating a lighting effect at a controlled access venue while controlling access to the venue simultaneously using an apparatus that coordinates with the performance allowing a holder of the apparatus to perform with the performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Michael Wein
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Patent number: 9476570Abstract: A lens for distribution of light predominantly toward a preferential side from a light emitter having an emitter axis and defining an emitter plane. The lens has an emitter-adjacent base end forming an emitter-receiving opening to an emitter-surrounding cavity defined by an inner surface which includes a front sector centered on the preferential side and a back sector centered on the non-preferential side radially opposite the preferential side. The front and back sectors differ in their respective configurations for refracting light from the emitter. The lens further includes an primary back surface positioned to receive light from at least a portion of the inner-surface back sector and configured for total internal reflection (TIR) thereof. The inner-surface back sector and the primary back surface extend along substantially elliptical cross-sections in planes substantially parallel to the emitter plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Christopher Strom
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Patent number: 9478154Abstract: A light panel includes a light panel front (2) made of a translucent, self-supporting structure having a forward panel (10) distanced from a rear panel (12) via cross-linking walls (11) and arranged in the light panel to transmit light from one or more light sources (3) arranged behind the light panel front. A light scattering medium is arranged between the light source (3) and the forward panel (10) of the light panel front.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Inventor: Anders Rensmo
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Patent number: 9476557Abstract: A vehicle headlamp module is provided that includes a lens having a plurality of near-field lens elements, a canted input surface, an exit surface and a cavity between the surfaces. The headlamp module also includes an LED lighting module that directs incident light through the input and exit surfaces. The lens elements are configured to transmit from the exit surface a collimated light pattern containing at least 60% of the incident light. In some embodiments, the exit surface includes a step-wise pattern of optical elements. In other implementations, a headlamp assembly is provided that includes a plurality of vehicle headlamp modules. Each headlamp module includes: a lens with a canted input surface and an exit surface, a bezel surrounding the lens, and an LED light source that directs incident light through the input surface. The lens of each module includes a plurality of near-field lens elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Arun Kumar, Albert Ekladyous, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Bruce Preston Williams, Junmo Park, Eric Stoddard
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Patent number: 9477034Abstract: A twinkling suspender mainly includes a main body, main seat and light guiding unit. The main seat is configured on one side of the main body, and has an accepting space and a through hole in communication with the accepting space. The accepting space is configured with at least two light-emitting elements adapted to illuminate toward the through hole and controlled by a control circuit to wink in sequence. The light guiding unit has two light guiding plates pervious to light stacked together, fixed to one side of the main seat and sealing up the through hole. One side of each light guiding plate has staggered decorative patterns and a light incidence face corresponding to the light-emitting element. Whereby, light beams can be scattered into the light guiding plate to form an effect of staggered twinkling of decorative patterns.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Inventor: Hua-Cheng Pan
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Patent number: 9476576Abstract: A rotatable illumination system includes a base and an illumination apparatus. The base includes a first housing, a rotating axis, a first brush and a second brush. The illumination apparatus includes a second housing, at least one light source, and a first electrode set. The second housing includes a bottom portion fixed to the rotating axis. The light source is disposed on the second housing. The first electrode set is disposed on the outer surface of the bottom portion. The first electrode set includes a first outer annular electrode and a first inner annular electrode electrically insulated from the first outer electric disc. The first brush electrically contacts with the first outer annular electrode and the second brush electrically contacts with the first inner annular electrode. The first outer annular electrode and the first inner annular electrode electrically connect with the light source, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.Inventors: Yung-Chien Chen, Chin-I Chiang
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Patent number: 9470372Abstract: A light fixture, comprising a matrix, a plurality of electrical sockets fixedly secured to the matrix and forming a rigid matrix of electrical sockets electrically interconnected in two dimensions. One or more light emitting diode modules are individually removable and replaceable within any individual electrical socket within the matrix. Each individual light emitting diode module includes a base and a light emitting diode, wherein the base is configured and arranged for fitted electrical engagement within the electrical socket.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Deloren E. Anderson
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Patent number: 9470387Abstract: Provided is a vehicular headlamp including a lamp casing configured by a lamp housing having an opening at least at one side thereof and a cover that covers the opening of the lamp housing, and a lamp unit disposed within the lamp casing. The lamp unit includes: a light source unit having a light source; a movable shade configured to be rotatable and change the shielding quantity of light; a solenoid having an output shaft which moves in a left-and-right direction and configured to rotate the movable shade; a rotation shaft configured to function as a rotation fulcrum of the movable shade, the axial direction of the shaft corresponding to the left and right direction; and an orthogonal transformation mechanism configured to convert a movement action of the output shaft to a rotation movement of the movable shade.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shoichiro Yokoi, Satoru Mikuni
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Patent number: 9470377Abstract: An LED lamp A1 includes an LED unit 1 in the shape of a straight tube with a plurality of LED modules 12 fixed therein, and also includes a pair of bases 2 that receive electric power from outside and are attached to the ends of the LED unit 1 spaced in the longitudinal direction of the LED unit. The LED unit 1 and the bases 2 are rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction. With this arrangement, the direction of light emission can be changed, with the LED lamp attached to a general-use fluorescent lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: IRIS OHYAMA INC.Inventor: Hideharu Osawa
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Patent number: 9472129Abstract: The present invention disclosed an automatically folded LED display screen and application method. The automatically folded LED display screen includes LED sub-displays hinged to each other, of which the LED sub-displays arranged at the top are provided with a fixture, with motors and winding reels, and the LED sub-displays screen arranged at the bottom are connected to a tray. The said winding reel is wound with steel wires, which are connected to the tray. The display screen can be automatically folded and unfolded, very easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Yanping Liu
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Patent number: 9470383Abstract: Disclosed is an LED lighting device of which the number of LED modules thereof is changeable according to power consumption. Through a structural change of the module, heat radiation and waterproof can be greatly improved and the size, weight and manufacturing cost can be reduced. Also, a fastening bolt allows the module to be simply attached and separated and maintenance, repair and stability can be improved by providing a wiring space inside the device. Further, there is an advantage of additionally adding a light detection sensor through a cover. The LED lighting device according to the embodiment includes a plurality of heat radiating plates; at least one light source module disposed on one surface of the heat radiating plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwang Soo Kim, Young Ho Shin, Ye Seul Yang, Ki Man Park, Bu Kwan Je
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Patent number: 9466936Abstract: A bulb socket and a lighting system, which can reduce components and dimensions and improve a force for holding a bulb, are provided. A housing has an insertion hole including an opening for receiving a base portion of a bulb, and a plurality of projection portions projecting from a deep side wall of the insertion hole toward an opening side. The projection portions are opposed to each other so that the base portion is sandwiched therebetween. A distance between the projection portions is formed smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the base portion. When the base portion is inserted into the insertion hole, the projection portions are elastically deformed away from each other, and contacts slidingly a surface of the base portion. The base portion is sandwiched by a biasing force of the elastically deformed projection portions in a biasing state, and thereby the bulb is held.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Hideki Yamanaka, Atsuro Murata, Ryohei Ochiai
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Patent number: 9459003Abstract: Electronic equipment according to the present invention includes: an illumination unit that is mounted so as to form the surface of a housing and is capable of transmitting a light from inside the housing to outside; and a light-emitting unit that emits a light to the illumination unit from inside the housing and is mounted inside the housing. Then, the light-emitting unit includes a plurality of RGB LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that can emit red, green and blue lights, and the respective RGB LEDs are arranged so that part of a light emitted to the illumination unit by a predetermined one of the RGB LEDs and part of a light emitted to the illumination unit by another of the RGB LEDs overlap each other before entering the illumination unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Yuuichirou Kimura
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Patent number: 9461206Abstract: A light-emitting device module can include a plurality of light-emitting devices arranged in line so as to form a luminance distribution for preventing horizontal stripes from being generated in a light distribution pattern. The light-emitting device can include a rectangular light-transmitting substrate, an underlayer semiconductor layer formed on the rectangular light-transmitting substrate, a plurality of first electrodes formed on the underlayer semiconductor layer in an island shape, a light-emitting semiconductor layer including a light-emitting layer formed on the underlayer semiconductor layer, the light-emitting semiconductor layer configured to surround and separate the respective first electrodes, and a second electrode formed on the light-emitting semiconductor layer. The first electrodes can be arranged to form a plurality of electrode rows parallel with one side of the rectangular light-transmitting substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuhiko Ueno, Yasushi Tanida
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Patent number: 9453633Abstract: The present invention relates to a lens for a light-emitting diode, and to a backlight unit and display device including same, and more particularly, to a lens for a light-emitting diode (LED), which is disposed on the LED to uniformly diffuse the light emitted from the LED and which is reduced in overall volume as well as in luminance deviation in the vicinity of the optic axis of the LED due to Fresnel reflection, and to a backlight unit (BLU) and display device including same.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: ANYCASTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Sungbin Kim, Byungwook Kim, Moonjae Lee
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Patent number: 9447956Abstract: A light emitting device includes at least one light emitting unit configured to emit light, a body unit supporting the at least one light emitting unit, and a support unit disposed on the body unit defining a light emitting position of the at least one light emitting unit. The support unit has a conical shape and is configured to support the at least one light emitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong Wook Kim, Back Ki Sung