Patents Examined by William J Carter
  • Patent number: 10914890
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/?30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Becker Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10907794
    Abstract: A motor vehicle light assembly includes a housing; a light source disposed in the housing, and a light-transmissive lens operably attached to the housing. A heater member is disposed between the housing and the light-transmissive lens. The heater member is configured to radiate heat emitted from the light source, with the heater member being routed to direct the radiated heat onto the light-transmissive lens to regulate the temperature of the light-transmissive lens to inhibit fogging, frosting and icing of the light-transmissive lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.
    Inventors: Traian Miu, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Kurt Matthew Schatz
  • Patent number: 10907818
    Abstract: Illuminated vanity mirror assemblies are disclosed. In one example implementation, an illuminated vanity mirror assembly includes a front panel having a front face and a rear face. The front face can include a reflective surface. The illuminated vanity mirror can include a mirror housing and at least one light source positioned within the mirror housing. The illuminated vanity mirror can include a first mount attached to the rear face of the front panel at or adjacent to the first edge of the rear face of the front panel. The first mount can have a downward facing lip. The mirror housing can define a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the downward facing lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Dhavalkumar Prabhudas Patel
  • Patent number: 10906476
    Abstract: A vehicle trim part having a layered, decorative finish is provided. The part includes a polymeric substrate, a decorative layer overlying the polymeric substrate and a light-transmissive, protective layer overlying and protecting the decorative layer. The protective layer includes a front surface and a rear surface having a surface portion with a translucent surface finish. The decorative layer has an opening extending from a rear surface of the decorative layer to a front surface of the decorative layer and aligned with the translucent surface finish. Both a cross section of the opening at the front surface of the decorative layer and the translucent surface finish are sized and shaped to form a light pattern which is visible at the front of the part when artificial lighting illuminates the translucent surface finish from the rear of the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Global IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, Christopher A. Heikkila
  • Patent number: 10897806
    Abstract: Modules, devices, systems and methods that allow for remotely changing the white colors of LEDS (light emitting diodes) in overhead or wall mounted lights, as well as in ceiling fan lights by a remote control or wall switch, without requiring a three-position mechanical switch mounted on the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: CHIEN LUEN INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., INC.
    Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, Zachary Zauhar
  • Patent number: 10881174
    Abstract: An illuminable sun umbrella comprising a base, a vertical rod, an armrest, a pull rod, an umbrella frame and an umbrella cloth, wherein a plurality of light-transmitting film bags is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the umbrella cloth, and an LED light strip is inserted into the light-transmitting film bag; the LED light strip is integrally placed into the light-transmitting film bag; the LED light strip is provided with a battery compartment connector, and the battery compartment connector is arranged outside the opening of the light-transmitting film bag; a battery compartment is arranged on the umbrella frame, and is electrically connected with the battery compartment connector; due to the simple circuit connection structure, the illuminable sun umbrella of the present invention can be conveniently installed and maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventor: Ziguo Wang
  • Patent number: 10881227
    Abstract: A container lid includes an upper member extending downwardly and transitioning into at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed on the at least one sidewall. At least one ring structure is dimensioned to be attached to a bottom of the sidewall. At least a portion of the ring structure is embedded with fluorescent material which glows in the dark and thus enables the lid container to be seen in a dark or dimly lit area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle D. Green
  • Patent number: 10881188
    Abstract: A foldable, detachable travel mirror. It generally includes two halves joined at a central point such that the two halves can be folded together for transport or opened for a larger mirror. The central joining element could be fabric connecting the two halves using hook-and-loop fasteners, and can allow the two halves to be completely separated as desired. It includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) for providing light in low-light situations and a rechargeable battery for operating the LEDs. A standard universal serial bus (USB) charging cable could be used to recharge the battery. Hanging elements are affixed to either half of the mirror to allow hanging of the entire assembly in an unfolded orientation, or to hang each half when separated. The mirror face on each half would be preferably formed from acrylic rather than glass for safety, and would not include magnifying features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Sanni McKelvey, Steve McKelvey
  • Patent number: 10880422
    Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a display assembly and a mobile terminal, relate to a technical field of mobile terminal. The display assembly includes a display screen and a positioning member. The display screen may include a display panel and a backlight module. The backlight module may include a base plate. The display screen defines a light transmitting hole at least penetrating through the backlight module, the light transmitting hole is configured for accommodate the functional device. The positioning member is formed on a side of the base plate facing away from the display panel and located at a periphery of the light transmitting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Jiao Cheng
  • Patent number: 10875444
    Abstract: An illumination device, such as the type used for vehicle exterior applications, includes a housing with light collimating and spreading portions, a circuit card assembly with one or more light sources (e.g., LEDs), and a lens. The illumination device may be arranged so that light emitted by the LEDs reflects off of a metalized interior surface of the light collimating portion in a collimated fashion and travels towards the light spreading portion, the collimated light then reflects off of a metalized interior surface of the light spreading portion in a spread fashion and travels towards the lens, and the spread light passes through the lens and travels towards an intended target region. The illumination device may be installed, for example, in a rear hatch of a vehicle and used in conjunction with a backup camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: REBO LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Jack Bodem, Scott Schoeff
  • Patent number: 10870393
    Abstract: A headliner for a vehicle includes a substrate that attaches to, and covers a roof panel, the substrate defining a groove on a first side formed around an entirety of a periphery of an area of the roof panel, wherein the groove is continuous around the periphery. A light emitting material is disposed within the groove formed in the substrate and is uninterrupted around the periphery within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Alan Forgette, Carlos Ernesto Saenz, John Andrew Stakoe, Jason Baughman, Katherine Ann Arnold
  • Patent number: 10871606
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a field of display technologies and provides a light diffusing component, a backlight component having the same, and a display device. The light diffusing component may include a main body, a protruding portion, and a reflecting portion. The protruding portion is disposed on a side of the main body and protruded from the main body; the reflecting portion is disposed on the protruding portion and an edge region of the main body portion connected to the protruding portion, so as to reflect light incident from a lower portion of the light diffusing component. Light transmittance of the reflecting portion gradually increases in a direction away from a center of the diffusing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignees: Hefei BOE Display Lighting Co., Ltd., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiping Zhang, Yong Xu, Xing Wang
  • Patent number: 10871270
    Abstract: An optical device for a light fixture can include a quasi-semi-cylindrical outer perimeter that includes a substantially planar bottom surface, a top surface located adjacent to the bottom surface, where the top surface has a curvature, and a pair of side surfaces located adjacent to the bottom surface and the top surface, where the pair of side surfaces are located opposite each other. The optical device can also include a body bounded by the outer perimeter. The optical device can further include an inner optical feature disposed in the body at the bottom surface, where the inner optical feature forms a cavity bounded by multiple segments, wherein each two adjacent segments form an angle relative to each other. The cavity can be configured to receive a light source of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Orestes Orbe
  • Patent number: 10865967
    Abstract: A modular electrical system for a plurality of accessories disposable on a support structure. In one embodiment, the support structure is a reconfigurable support system, such as a reconfigurable auto carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas V. Baker, Michael Walma, Brandon Jacobsen, David Cloud, Jonathan Lavelette
  • Patent number: 10866456
    Abstract: A light emitting module with a reduced thickness is provided. A method of manufacturing a light emitting module sequentially includes: providing a light guiding plate having a first main surface being a light emitting surface, and a second main surface on the side opposite to the first main surface; providing a plurality of light emitting elements on the light guiding plate; and forming a wiring electrically connecting the plurality of light emitting elements. A light emitting module includes: a light guiding plate having a first main surface and a second main surface; a plurality of wavelength conversion parts disposed at the second main surface of the light guiding plate so as to be spaced apart from each other; a plurality of light emitting elements respectively bonded to the plurality of wavelength conversion parts; and a wiring connected to the plurality of light emitting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tadao Hayashi
  • Patent number: 10865971
    Abstract: A light source device includes a casing including one end surface, other end surface, and one side surface between the one end surface and the other end surface, a light emitting unit provided on a side of the one end surface in the casing, a heat radiating unit provided in the casing and thermally connected to the light emitting unit, an exhaust port formed at least in a region located in one side surface and facing the heat radiating unit, an axial fan which is provided in the casing and supplies cooling air to the heat radiating unit, and a shielding deflecting plate which is provided between the axial fan and the heat radiating unit and shields a part of the cooling air supplied from the axial fan and deflects a part of the cooling air to a direction away from the exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Kyoichi Murayama, Yoshiteru Miyamoto, Hiroya Kashiwabara, Ryotaro Matui
  • Patent number: 10859231
    Abstract: A lamp device for a vehicle is provided. The lamp device includes a light source, a lamp housing that accommodates the light source thereon. A lens is coupled to the lamp housing to allow light emitted from the light source to penetrate the lens and a bezel is coupled to the lamp housing and is disposed between the lens and the light source. In particular, the bezel has a surface structure formed on a rear surface thereof and is configured to reflect irradiated light. The bezel is formed in a color that is complementary to a color of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Seung-Pyo Hong
  • Patent number: 10856589
    Abstract: A safety garment includes a base layer, and a horizontal, first vertical, and second vertical strip attached to the base layer, and a first and second strip of lighting elements attached to the base layer. The first vertical strip forms at least a first intersection with the horizontal strip. The second vertical strip forms at least a second intersection with the horizontal strip. The first strip of lighting elements is positioned along an outer edge of the first vertical strip. The second strip of lighting elements is positioned along an outer edge of the second vertical strip. A wiring assembly is routed between the base layer and the horizontal strip. An end of the wiring assembly connects to an end of the first vertical strip at the first intersection. Another end of the wiring assembly connects to an end of the second vertical strip at the second intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Starlite Electric Inc.
    Inventor: William Lee
  • Patent number: 10851979
    Abstract: A backlight lamp bar, a backlight module and a display device are provided in embodiments of the disclosure, all being relating to a technical field of display technology, the backlight lamp bar as disclosed including: a flexible circuit board; and a backlight source and a button light source both being provided on the flexible circuit board; the backlight source and the button light source being located on two opposite faces of the flexible circuit board perpendicular to a thickness direction thereof, and power supply terminals of the backlight source and the button light source are electrically connected with circuits on the flexible circuit board, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yufei Liu, Taesung Kang, Ming Zhai, Xiaoliang Fu, Ruifeng Yang, Litao Fan, Qiuxue Han
  • Patent number: 10851976
    Abstract: A site light includes a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis. Rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase. Rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The drive mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration, where the crank arm can only rotate in the first direction, and a second configuration, where the crank arm can be rotated in the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller