Patents Examined by Robert J May
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Patent number: 12044372Abstract: The present invention discloses a flexible wall washer and a manufacturing process thereof, comprising a strip-shaped PCB, a plurality of LED chips, a plurality of flexible holders, and a plurality of lenses, wherein the PCB is provided with a plurality of pleated portions, the plurality of LED chips are uniformly distributed on the PCB between the two adjacent pleated portions, the plurality of flexible holders are hinged together at the front and the rear in sequence to form a chain holder, the rear side of each of the flexible holders is provided with a mounting cavity and the lens is installed in it. The PCB is provided on the rear side of the chain holder, the plurality of the lenses cover on the LED chips in one-to-one correspondence, and the pleated portion protrudes in the direction of the flexible holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2023Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: General Lighting Electronic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jiuhuai Xie
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Patent number: 12044373Abstract: A system may have lights produce illumination. A light may be provided with a collimated light source that produces collimated light. The collimated light source may use lenses or reflective optical elements to produce the collimated light. The light may have an array of light elements each of which emits a respective beam of the illumination. Each light element may have a preshaping lens that receives the collimated light and produces corresponding preshaped output light and an output lens that receives the output light from the preshaping lens and produces a corresponding beam of the illumination. An electrically adjustable shutter may be located between each preshaping lens and output lens to adjust the illumination between a low-beam pattern and high-beam pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Xiaofeng Tang, Kurt R Stiehl, Clarisse Mazuir, Christopher P Child
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Patent number: 12038681Abstract: Disclosed are a projection optical path and a projection device. The projection optical path includes a first converged light of a first dual-light source system and a second converged light of a second dual-light source system; a first wavelength light, a second wavelength light, and a third wavelength light are respectively one of red light, green light, and blue light; a fourth wavelength light is within a wavelength range of the red light; the wavelength of the fourth wavelength light is defined as ?1; the wavelength of the one set as the red light among the first wavelength light, the second wavelength light, and the third wavelength light is ?2; ?1 is unequal to ?2; an excitation light source emits an excitation light; and the excitation light is emitted to the first dual-light source system or the second dual-light source system.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: GOERTEK OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Jingjian Gong, Yangchun Deng, Weitao Ding, Dean Liu, Gongtao Lu
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Patent number: 12031694Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a lamp comprising: an outer lens formed of a transparent material and having an inside surface facing a light source inside the lamp; a first color-painted layer, disposed on the inside surface of the outer lens and configured to have a same or similar color as an exterior color of a vehicle body of the vehicle; and a first black-painted layer, which is a different layer than the first color-painted layer and disposed on an inner surface of the first color-painted layer and configured to shield light emitted from the light source located inside the lamp toward the outer lens, wherein the first color-painted layer and the first black-painted layer include at least one first perforation extending through both the first color-painted layer and the first black-painted layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2023Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jaekwang Lee
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Patent number: 12024085Abstract: Adjustment device for a motor vehicle headlight for adjusting at least one optically relevant unit (ORU) of the motor vehicle headlight. The adjustment device includes (i) a base body fixedly arranged with respect to the ORU, (ii) a sliding body, displaceably mounted along a displacement axis on the base body and designed to engage the ORU, (iii) a drive device, fixedly arranged with respect to the ORU, preferably on the base body, and designed to engage the sliding body and displace it along the displacement axis such that during a displacement movement of the sliding body by the drive device, the ORU is moved. The sliding body is mounted on the base body by a guide device designed to guide the sliding body driven by the drive device along the displacement axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: ZKW Group GmbHInventors: Thomas Höfler, Leopold Pritzl, Martin Artner, Thomas Petzold
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Patent number: 12024290Abstract: An aircraft passenger reading light comprises at least one reading light source, which is arranged for emitting visible light in a reading light emission direction; and at least one infrared light source, which is arranged for emitting infrared light in an infrared light emission direction. The infrared light emission direction is inclined with respect to the reading light emission direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Anil Kumar Jha, Jens Leuschner
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Patent number: 12004632Abstract: A personal mirror apparatus for viewing a surface of a body of a user which is obscured from view by the user includes a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of mirror panels. The mirror panels are pivotally interconnected, and each mirror panel of the plurality of mirror panels has a reflective surface and a back surface opposing each other. The mirror assembly is positionable in a use condition wherein the plurality of mirror panels partially bound a region such that the plurality of mirror panels face the region. A light emitting assembly is coupled to the mirror assembly and is positioned to direct light away from the reflective surface of one of the plurality of mirror panels. A mount is attached to the mirror assembly and is positioned on the back surface of the first mirror panel. A handle is coupled to and extends away from the mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Wendy McDonald
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Patent number: 12000573Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle includes a light bar and a projector. The light bar configured to be connected to the vehicle. The projector is rotatably connected to the light bar. The projector is rotatable relative to the light bar.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: William J. Weber, Dale Butterworth
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Patent number: 12001028Abstract: A speckle-suppressing lighting system includes an optical waveguide, a first solid-state light source, a second solid-state light source, and a diffuser. The optical waveguide has a proximal end and a distal end. At least part of the diffuser is between the proximal end and the distal end. The first solid-state light source is optically coupled to the optical waveguide near the proximal end, and emits a first light beam that propagates toward the distal end and has a first center wavelength. The second solid-state light source is optically coupled to the optical waveguide near the proximal end, and emits a second light beam that propagates toward the distal end and has a second center wavelength differing from the first center wavelength. The diffuser diffuses the first light beam and the second light beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGEInventors: Xiaoxin Wang, Charles J. Carver, Jr., Eric R. Fossum, Jifeng Liu, Xia Zhou, Nicholas R. Shade
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Patent number: 11994370Abstract: In an electronic dazzling element having at least one optical emitter with at least one electronic light-emitter for emitting light pulses, the light-emitter of the at least one optical emitter is controlled in such a way that a light pulse sequence emitted by the light-emitter is adapted to the physiology of the human eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Diehl Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Johannes Hoelzl, Wolfgang Cabanski, Oliver Klettke, Robert Stark, Mathias Glasmacher
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Patent number: 11994264Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle having a multiplicity of light sources from which light radiates in operation of the lighting device, an optical component that has at least one light entry surface for the light radiating from the light sources and at least one light exit surface for the light that has entered through the at least one light entry surface, as well as a secondary optical system that has at least one light entry surface for the light radiating from the at least one light exit surface of the optical component as well as at least one light exit surface for the light that has entered through the at least one light entry surface, wherein the light that has exited from the at least one light exit surface of the secondary optical system produces a light distribution outside the motor vehicle in operation of the lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaAInventor: Piet Risthaus
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Patent number: 11988352Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle light is obtained, comprising a light source assembly comprising at least one light source unit, at least one first guide section, and at least one first fasting section, and an optics assembly comprising at least one optical element, at least one second guide section, and at least one second fastening section, wherein the light source assembly and the optics assembly can be moved toward one another along the adjustment axis (J) in a first state, in particular an adjustment state, by the first guide sections, and wherein the light source assembly and the optics assembly can be fixed in place in relation to one another with the first and second fastening sections in a second state, in particular in an adjusted final assembly state.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Marelli Automotive Lighting Reutlingen (Germany) GmbHInventors: Christian Seiffge, Lothar Pfitzner
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Patent number: 11987198Abstract: A vehicle airbag cover assembly, comprises a cover element and an electronic module comprising a light emitting element. The module is embedded in an at least partially transparent plastic material thus forming an integrated electronic module. The integrated module is arranged at the cover element such that an illumination from the at least one light emitting element is visible for a passenger when the airbag cover assembly is installed in a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbHInventors: Frank Wimbert, Norman Eitel, Hannes Böhm
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Patent number: 11982509Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 11982429Abstract: A luminaire system has a support rail comprising an elongated support profile and a current conducting profile arranged therein, as well as a component (electrical or electronic) with a coupling element for electrically and mechanically coupling the component to the support rail via an opening in the support profile. The luminaire system has a component with a coupling member that electrically couples and mechanically couples various components, said coupling member also having a blocking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbHInventors: Claudio Ender, Michael Spiegel, Wolfgang Bechter
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Patent number: 11976800Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly includes a light housing, a lens, a light source within a cavity provided by the light housing and the lens, and a light blade projecting from the lens outside the cavity. A vehicle lighting method includes emitting light from a light source that is inside a cavity provided by a light housing and a lens, and directing the light through a light blade that is outside the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Kaski, Omar Benjamin Lara Monarrez, Derek English, Brandon Schwandt, Linsheng Chen, Dean Carbis, Robert Todd Laster
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Patent number: 11960111Abstract: An optical film, an optical film set, a backlight module and a display device are provided. The optical film includes a main body, plural first prism structures and plural second prism structures. The main body has a first optical surface and a second optical surface. The first prism structures are disposed on the first optical surface. Each of the first prism structures extends along a first direction. The second prism structures are disposed on the second optical surface. Each of the second prism structures extends along a second direction. The first direction is different from the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Radiant Opto-Electronics CorporationInventors: Wei-Hsuan Chen, Chung-Yung Tai, Chun-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 11959609Abstract: A lens unit, a lens for a low-beam illumination module, a low-beam illumination module and a vehicle. The lens unit includes a rear surface and a front surface; the lens unit has a focal line, and the focal line is a straight line perpendicular to a light emitting direction of the lens unit; the rear surface and the front surface are adapted to project light rays passing through the focal line into parallel light rays, and the front surface is a free-form curved surface. The lens unit has the optical characteristics of a cylindrical lens, and is able to cause parallel incident light to be focused into a line instead of a focal point upon passing through the lens unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: HASCO VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiangqian Chen, Zhaoyu Chen, Guomin Xu, Tao Zhang, Ying Li, He Zhu, Wenhui Sang
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Patent number: 11951900Abstract: A vehicular forward viewing image capture system includes an accessory module configured for attachment at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle. While the vehicle is traveling along a road, multiple frames of captured image data are processed at a data processor to determine movement of an object of interest present in a field of view of the CMOS image sensor. The vehicular forward viewing image capture system is provided with vehicle data via a vehicle communication bus. With the accessory module attached at the in-cabin side of the windshield of the vehicle, image data captured by the CMOS image sensor and vehicle data provided via the vehicle communication bus are processed. With the accessory module attached at the in-cabin side of the windshield of the vehicle, captured image data is processed to determine a road condition of the road ahead of the equipped vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Kenneth Schofield
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Patent number: 11953169Abstract: An in-situ replaceable LED car headlight and a design method, comprising a lamp body shell, a light source assembly provided with LED lamps, a driving assembly, and a fan, wherein the light source assembly is arranged at a head of the lamp body shell, and the driving assembly is arranged at a tail of the lamp body shell; a middle part of the lamp body shell is provided with a central installation part for accommodating the fan, and the fan is installed between the light source assembly and the driving assembly; the driving assembly is electrically connected with the fan by adopting a flexible board connecting wire. A structure in which the fan is arranged in the central position is adopted, so that the fan can be placed in the part with the largest internal space of the lamp body within the range limited by laws and regulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Jiaxing Guangtai Lighting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hui Gao, Linghui Chen, Chengjie Zhu, Lihua Hu