Patents Issued in March 1, 2007
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Publication number: 20070047194Abstract: A computer system with vertically offset hard disk drives has a space in one side for containing the two vertically offset hard disk drives held by a mobile rack in a vertically offset manner. The mobile rack fixes the two hard disk drives with two vertically offset screw sets. A holding frame in the space of the computer system has two vertically offset connectors that allow the two hard disk drives to be connected at the same time when the mobile rack is completely inserted into the holding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Chia-Lin Tsai
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Publication number: 20070047195Abstract: A mechanism for changing ownership over the physical power to a blade server in a blade center chassis that prevents a malfunctioning blade from jeopardizing other components in the chassis. When the management module is not present, control over power to the blade is switched to a service processor on the blade. This arbitration of control over power to a blade is accomplished by implementing a watchdog timer mechanism. The management module is responsible for tickling the watchdog timer when the present in the chassis and operating normally. This mechanism provides the management module with control over power. If the management module malfunctions or is removed, control over power is switched to the local service processor on the blade server as soon as the watchdog timer is not tickled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: IBM CorporationInventors: Aaron Merkin, Thomas Brey, Joseph Bolan
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Publication number: 20070047196Abstract: A fastening device for retaining a disc drive and being connected with a casing of an electronic product is disclosed. The casing has a recess and a stop portion. The fastening device has a bracket, a resilient latching member, and a resilient locking member. The bracket has a plate body. The resilient latching member is fixed on the plate body and has a first resilient plate. The resilient locking member is fixed on the plate body and has a second resilient plate. The first resilient plate latches on to the disc drive, so that the disc drive and the fastening device are combined. The fastening device and the disc drive are received in the recess of the casing, and the second resilient plate locks on to the stop portion of the casing. As a result, the disc drive is capable of being installed in and removed from the electronic product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Tsung-Te Hsiao
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Publication number: 20070047197Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus that is made smaller and thinner. The electronic apparatus includes a disk drive and a media slot. The disk drive has an enclosure whose surface is in the shape composed of a first rectangular portion and a second rectangular portion formed on the first rectangular portion. The second rectangular portion is shorter than the first rectangular portion in the lateral direction. The second rectangular portion and the first rectangular portion are aligned on one side of the lateral direction. The media slot is disposed such that it vertically overlaps the first rectangular portion and is laterally aligned with the second rectangular portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Sonomasa Kobayashi, Katsuichi Goto
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Publication number: 20070047198Abstract: A docking system is disclosed. The docking system includes a single docking station and a plurality of inserts that are placed in the docking station so that the docking station can accommodate hand held devices with differing sizes and shapes. The docking system is configured with a docking station and insert that matingly engage with one another via a rotating action. The docking system is also configured with a latching retention mechanism that secures the insert to the docking station when the insert is rotated into engagement with the docking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc. A California CorporationInventors: Wim Crooijmans, Richard Howarth, Phillip Hobson
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Publication number: 20070047199Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a main body, a heating device provided in the main body, a cooling fan provided in the main body, which cools the heating device, a temperature sensor provided in the main body, which senses a temperature of the heating device, and a fan control unit provided in the main body, which rotates the cooling fan at a first rotation speed or higher during power-on of the main body and switches a rotation speed of the cooling fan to a second rotation speed which is higher than the first rotation speed when the temperature of the heating device sensed by the temperature sensor reaches a given threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Tomonori Tsutsui
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Publication number: 20070047200Abstract: A fan cartridge assembly includes a cartridge, a first fan and a second fan. The cartridge has a first round hole and a second round hole for receiving the first fan and the second fan. The cartridge has an air duct, one end of which is connected to the first round hole. A back plate is mounted to one end of the cartridge and has air vents connected to the other end of the air duct for exhausting air. When assembled in a computer case, the second fan drafts air blowing to interface cards and power chips in the computer to cool them down and the first fan expels the heated air from the inside of the computer case to the outside. This allows the operation of the computer to keep in a normal working status.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Tai-Chi Huang
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Publication number: 20070047201Abstract: A fan with an arranging device for cable thereof includes a frame member, a fan blade part and a cable. The frame member provides a driving part and a middle section and the middle section has a groove. The fan blade part is composed of a fan hub and fan blades surrounding the fan hub. The fan hub is rotationally joined to the driving part. The cable is attached to the driving part with an end thereof providing a connector. The cable can be received in the groove and located at the groove fast.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Shou-Te Yu
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Publication number: 20070047202Abstract: A cooling mechanism for a circuit board includes a board having electronic components disposed thereon, one or more heat radiation plates disposed on the board, a cooling fan for cooling the board and the electronic components disposed on the board by blowing air to at least one of the heat radiation plates, and a metal plate attached to one end of the board to ground the board, thereby preventing the leakage of electromagnetic radiation noises from the electronic components. Further, the metal plate includes a bent portion bent in L-shape along a lateral side of the board, and the cooling fan is so disposed at the inner side of the bent portion as to be perpendicular to the board. Furthermore, an air receiving surface of the heat radiation plate is so arranged as to be oblique to an axial blowing direction of the cooling fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Kyocera Mita CorporationInventor: Shinji Itoh
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Publication number: 20070047203Abstract: The invention provides an integral liquid cooling computer housing including a computer housing, which is provided with an accommodating platform and a movable cover at one side thereof. Component devices of a liquid cooling system are installed to the accommodating platform without needing additional space outside the computer housing for fully utilizing available space as well as giving an appealing appearance. The movable cover is for covering the accommodating platform for concealing or exposing the accommodating platform, and for shielding against noises, thereby facilitating installation thereof and minimizing usage noises. The movable cover is configured with a plurality of ventilation holes for a liquid cooling system installed to the accommodating platform to discharge hot air out of the computer housing, thereby obtaining optimal heat dissipating effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Wen-Han Chen
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Publication number: 20070047204Abstract: An assembly for supporting a substrate during vacuum processing operations includes a thermally conductive heat sink tray including at least one wafer pocket recessed therein, and a thermally conductive heat sink carrier in the at least one wafer pocket. The heat sink carrier includes a first surface in contact with a surface within the at least one wafer pocket and a second surface opposite the first surface. A heat sink is affixed to the second surface of the heat sink carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Winston Parker, Van Mieczowski, Jim Wood, Daniel Cronin, David Emerson
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Publication number: 20070047205Abstract: A coolant injection process suitable for injecting a coolant into a projection tube having a coolant injection entrance is provided. First, a sealing element is arranged at the coolant injection entrance. Then, the coolant is injected into the projection tube through the coolant injection entrance under sub-atmospheric, wherein the level of the coolant is kept higher than the coolant injection entrance. Next, the coolant injection entrance is sealed by the sealing element under sub-atmospheric. Then, the coolant remaining outside the coolant injection entrance is removed. Moreover, a fixture for the coolant injection process is provided for injecting the coolant into the projection tube. The coolant injection process and the fixture for the same can reduce take time of the process and improve reliability of the projection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Wei-Chih Lin, Shih-Min Wu, Chi-Neng Mo
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Publication number: 20070047206Abstract: A composite heat dissipating apparatus includes a heat pipe and at least two heat sinks. The heat sinks are connected to each other. A space for accommodating the heat pipe therein is formed at a connection between the heat sinks. Each of the heat sinks is integrally formed as a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Cheng-Chih Lee, Tsung-Lin Chen, Wen-Tsao Lee, Chin-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20070047207Abstract: A heat sink with a twist lock mounting mechanism. An electronic device may be mounted to the heat sink. without the use of external fasteners, such as screws or rivets. Instead of using external fasteners, the heat sink includes resilient mounting flanges for securing an electronic device. Rotating an electronic device on the heat sink secures the electronic device in a friction fit with the resilient mounting flanges. Multiple electronic devices may be mounted to the heat sink, either manually or through an automated process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Philip McPhee
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Publication number: 20070047208Abstract: A fastener for mounting a heat dissipation module on a central processing unit, includes a shank having opposite upper and lower ends and a head at the upper end of the shank The shank includes a first portion located between the upper and lower ends, and adapted to engage, by snap engagement, with a fastener retaining portion of the heat dissipation module. The shank also includes a second portion located at the lower end and adapted to engage with a matching mounting element of a base, thereby fastening the central processing unit between the base and the heat dissipation module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Chunnan Zhou, Simeon Chou
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Publication number: 20070047209Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a heat-generating device to a heat-removing device. The apparatus includes a thermally-conductive plate having a first side and a second side. The apparatus also includes a plurality of first channels that intersect with a plurality of second channels formed on at least one of the first side and the second side. The formation of the first channels and the second channels weaken the thermally-conductive plate. The apparatus further includes a plurality of protrusions formed by the intersection of the first channels and the second channels. The protrusions are deformable by coupling the thermally-conductive plate between the heat-generating device and the heat-removing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Alex Thompson, Terence Ward
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Publication number: 20070047210Abstract: An assembly (100) is provided which allows high power packaged power components (122) to operate at optimum power levels without degradation in performance. The assembly includes a heat sink (102), a printed circuit board (pcb) isolator (104) and a contact ring (106). The pcb isolator (104) provides electrical contacts (108, 128) upon which to mount the component and includes an opening (110) through which the component is soldered to the heat sink (102). The contact ring (106) is mounted to the pcb isolator (104) to form a cavity (124) within which the component (122) is contained. The assembly (100) can be coupled into a product having a chassis (320) and a product circuit board (324) such that the contact ring (106) is soldered to the product circuit board for electrical connection, and the heat sink is thermally coupled to the product chassis for heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Jose Diaz
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Publication number: 20070047211Abstract: A device to thermally couple a thermal management apparatus to at least one heat generating component of a circuit substrate includes at least a first portion that is adapted to couple to the thermal management apparatus, and at least a second portion that is adapted to couple to the thermal management apparatus. The first portion and the second portion may be symmetrically arranged relative to each other. The first portion and the second portion are adapted to thermally couple the thermal management apparatus to the heat generating component with a first spring bias. The first portion and the second portion are further adapted to maintain the thermal management apparatus thermally coupled to the heat generating component with a second spring bias.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Robert Wiley, Steven Chan, Nima Osqueizadeh, Salim Lakhani
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Publication number: 20070047212Abstract: Although various embodiments of the method and apparatus of the present invention have been illustrated in the accompanying Drawings and described in the foregoing Detailed Description, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications and substitutions without departing from the spirit of the invention as set forth herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Tracy Fendley, Rick Euker, Brent Thordarson
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Publication number: 20070047213Abstract: A circuit board includes a substrate defining a substantially planar surface, a first electrical component, a second electrical component, and an interconnect. The first electrical component is coupled to the substrate. The second electrical component is spaced from the first electrical component and is coupled to the substrate. The interconnect is formed on the substantially planar surface of the substrate and extends between the first electrical component and the second electrical component. The interconnect is formed by at least two layers of a conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Mark D. Johnson, Michael G. Kelly, Jeffrey P. Tobin, William H. Sisson
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Publication number: 20070047214Abstract: A backlight unit, which can emit one of s-polarized light and p-polarized light using wire-grid polarizer, and a liquid crystal display apparatus employing the backlight unit are provided. The backlight unit includes: a light source radiating light; a light guide plate disposed with the light source at a lateral side of the light guide plate, guiding the light incident on the lateral side from the light source; a wire-grid polarizer formed on a predetermined layer of the light guide plate transmitting a first polarized component of the light through the predetermined layer and reflecting a second polarized component of light; a reflector reflecting the light to un upper surface of the light guide plate; and a polarization converter changing a polarization of the light not emitted through the upper surface of the light guide plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Dmitry Nesterenko, Hwan-young Choi
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Publication number: 20070047215Abstract: A display device includes an ultraviolet light source, a color light source, and a filter selectively hit by their lights. The filter has a first area part for displaying the first display contents excluding an overlapped parts when the ultraviolet light is emitted, a second area part for the second display contents excluding the overlapped parts when the color light is emitted, and a third display part for displaying the overlapped parts when one of the ultraviolet and color light is emitted. The first area part blocks the color light and produces visible light when the ultraviolet light hits the first area part, the second area part allows the ultraviolet and color lights to pass therethrough, and the third area part allows the ultraviolet and color lights to pass therethrough and produces the visible light when the ultraviolet light hits the third area part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Shigeru Egami, Kazuo Arai
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Publication number: 20070047216Abstract: A device for holding a chemiluminescent glow stick mounts to an article such as, but not limited to, a skateboard, an inline roller skate, a snow ski or the like. In one embodiment, the device has an open ended transparent tube for interlocking receipt of the glow stick therein. In another embodiment, a semi-cylindrical clip is sized, structured and disposed before snap fit grasping receipt of the glow stick. One or more brackets have a collar that surrounds and holds the tube or semi-cylindrical clip, and a mounting flange for attaching the bracket to the article using, for instance, screws, hook and loop fasteners, or an adhesive. Alternatively, the brackets may directly hold the glow stick. In this instance, the collar of the bracket is signed for grasping receipt of the glow stick.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Paul Piazzolla
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Publication number: 20070047217Abstract: A vehicle backlit panel includes a base substrate, an electroluminescent element and an outer substrate. The electroluminescent element is disposed on one side of the base substrate. The outer substrate overlies the electroluminescent element. The outer substrate includes a translucent substrate portion having areas of different thicknesses as measured in a direction of illumination through the outer substrate to form a three-dimensional graphic image with a three-dimensional appearance resulting from different translucency levels of the areas of different thicknesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventors: Heather Konet, Jason Gray, Michael Miller, Jennifer Sterling
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Publication number: 20070047218Abstract: A desk lamp with multi-function includes a lamp body, a negative ion generator, a thermostatic cup holder and an integrated power controller. The lamp body includes a lamp base, a lamp arm and a lamp shade. The negative ion generator is disposed inside the lamp body. The thermostatic cup holder is disposed inside the lamp base and has an exposed heat transmission pad. The integrated power controller is disposed inside the lamp base and has a plurality of power switch respectively and electrically connected to the lamp shade, the negative ion generator and the thermostatic cup holder to integrate the powers with a power plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Hsin-mao Hsieh
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Publication number: 20070047219Abstract: Direct-lit light backlights and associated methods and components are disclosed. The backlight has an output area such as a front diffuser behind which a plurality of light sources are disposed. A diverter having a first and second reflective surface is disposed between at least two light sources and the front diffuser. The first reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of the light emitted by the light source towards the front diffuser away from the front diffuser. The second reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some light propagating laterally relative to the front diffuser towards the front diffuser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: David Thompson, Craig Schardt, Torren Carlson, Gregory Jager, John Wheatley
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Publication number: 20070047220Abstract: An LCD including a backlight unit including a light source unit, an optical fiber transmitting light from the light source unit, an optical sensor receiving the light from the optical fiber and sensing a color of light, a light source driving part providing power to the light source unit and a light source controller controlling the light source driving part so that the light source unit provides a desired color of light based on the color sensed by the optical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Seock-hwan Kang, Gi-cherl Kim, Sang-yu Lee, Joo-woan Cho
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Publication number: 20070047221Abstract: A direct light type backlight unit and a liquid crystal panel employing the same. The backlight unit includes a plurality of light emitting devices disposed at a predetermined angle on a substrate; and a grating which diffracts incident light from the light emitting devices at different diffraction angles to separate the incident light into a plurality of colored light beams. The backlight unit and the liquid crystal display include direct light type light sources emitting light at an optimal angle to provide maximum diffraction efficiency of the grating, which allows color image realization without the use of a color filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Sang-moo Park
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Publication number: 20070047222Abstract: An umbrella with light-emitting indicator is provided. The umbrella with light-emitting indicator comprises an umbrella stand, a control circuit and a light-emitting device. The umbrella stand comprises a set of moveable ribs, a piece of umbrella cloth covered on the ribs and an insulative element with a receiving space formed on top end of said umbrella stand. The control circuit is securely installed in the receiving space of the insulative element, wherein the control circuit is connected to a battery and a switch. The light-emitting device is securely fixed onto surface of the umbrella cloth of the umbrella, wherein the light-emitting device is electrically connected to the control circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Wen-Chu Chang
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Publication number: 20070047223Abstract: A finger light provides local illumination adjacent to a user's finger during a writing activity. Using a housing having a switchable light source and a finger-engaging framework removably coupled to the housing, a finger light is provided that enables local illumination for the user in a discreet or focused manner. In an alternative embodiment, a magnifying lens chassis is operatively coupled to a finger light housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Sudhir Mundhra, Sadhana Mundhra
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Publication number: 20070047224Abstract: The invention provides light without the need for electrical wiring. Battery power is applied to the lamp using a magnetically operated switch. The power switch and battery holders are built into the light fixture. The light fixture can be easily mounted in locations such as filing cabinets, desk drawers, bedroom furniture, kitchen drawers, kitchen cabinets, and similar locations. When the device is within close proximity of the magnet, power from the battery is not applied to the lamp. When the light is a specific distance away from the magnet, power from the battery is applied and light is emitted from the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Yu Lee
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Publication number: 20070047225Abstract: A direct type backlight device for a liquid crystal module having a liquid crystal panel includes a resin molded frame, a reflective sheet, a light diffuser plate and at least one crosspiece. The resin molded frame attaches linear light sources in parallel at a plurality of sites spaced apart. The reflective sheet is disposed on one side of the frame. The light diffuser plate is disposed on another side of the frame. The crosspiece is fixed to the frame between adjacent linear light sources and has a light reflecting surface. Light transmitted through the light diffuser plate illuminates the liquid crystal panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Tatsuji Sudo
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Publication number: 20070047226Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) module. The LED module includes a circuit board, two first LEDs for emitting light of a first color component, two second LEDs for emitting light of a second color component, and a third LED for emitting light of a third color component. The first, second and third LEDs are electrically connected with the circuit board, the first LEDs and the second LEDs are configured in a shape of a rectangle and each LED respectively occupies a corner of the rectangle, the first LEDs are arranged diagonally opposite each other, the second LEDs are also arranged diagonally opposite each other, and the third LED is arranged at a center of the rectangle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventor: Tai-Cherng Yu
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Publication number: 20070047227Abstract: An illumination system according to the principles of the invention may include a first LED and a carrier material. The carrier material may be comprised of plastic, synthetic material, polymer, latex, rubber or other material. The carrier material may also contain a phosphor, fluorescent material, organic fluorescent material, inorganic fluorescent material, impregnated phosphor, phosphor particles, phosphor material, YAG:Ce phosphor, or other material for converting electromagnetic radiation into illumination or visible light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Alfred Ducharme
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Publication number: 20070047228Abstract: Direct-lit backlights and associated methods and components are disclosed In one embodiment, a method of forming a direct-lit backlight having an output area includes providing a transflector that partially transmits and partially reflects incident light. The method further includes forming one or more recycling cavities that substantially fill the output area of the backlight, where forming the one or more recycling cavities includes forming the transflector into at least one concave structure that faces a back reflector of the backlight. The method further includes positioning at least one light source behind the output area to inject light into the one or more recycling cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: D. Thompson, Craig Schardt, Brian Ostlie, Scott Kienitz, John Wheatley
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Publication number: 20070047229Abstract: Provided are an LED module and a line type LED illumination lamp. The LED (light emitting diode) module including a plurality of LEDs emitting light of predetermined colors, includes: a substrate formed in the form of line that is long in length and relatively narrow in width, and including a first substrate and a second substrate electrically connected to each other and on which a plurality of LED bases for installation for the individual LEDs are formed; LED installation members attached to the LED bases and to which the LEDs are attached, respectively; and lenses respectively fixed to the LED installation members, the lenses manipulating the colors of the light emitted from the LEDs while transmitting the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Sang Woo Lee
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Publication number: 20070047230Abstract: A light source apparatus is disclosed which is capable of emerging predetermined linearly polarized light while a loss of light amount is reduced. The light source apparatus comprises plural light-emitting elements which are disposed so that their light-emitting surfaces face the direction of an emergence surface of the light source apparatus, and a polarization selective element which transmits a light component with a first polarization direction and reflects a light component with a second polarization direction different from the first polarization direction. The apparatus further comprises a reflecting surface which is disposed at a position closer to the light-emitting elements than the polarization selective element and reflects the reflected light from the polarization selective element to the polarization-selective element side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Shoichi YAMAZAKI, Kazutaka Inoguchi
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Publication number: 20070047231Abstract: A light source module including an optical plate and at least one light emitting device is provided. The optical plate includes a heat dissipation core plate and at least one electric circuit layer disposed thereon. The light emitting device is disposed on the optical plate and electrically connected to the electric circuit layer. The light source module has the advantages of simple structure and low cost. An illuminating apparatus including the light source module is also provided to generate a uniform light source. The display quality of a liquid crystal display can further be improved by including the illuminating apparatus to serve as a backlight source of the liquid crystal display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Ra-Min Tain
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Publication number: 20070047232Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) lens for a backlight. The LED lens includes an LED light source, a lens body, and a beam shaping element. The lens body is configured such that the LED light source is accommodated in the lower portion thereof, and light emitted from the LED light source is radiated in vertical and lateral directions of the lens body. The beam shaping element is fastened to the top of the lens body and is configured to adjust light beams radiated through the upper surface of the lens body. Accordingly, the uniformity of luminance and color can be increased and, at the same time, the overall performance of the system can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Jin Kim, Ho Jeong
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Publication number: 20070047233Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which light is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Wailam Wilson
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Publication number: 20070047234Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which light is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Wailam Wilson, Scott Wegner, Ryan Kelley
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Publication number: 20070047235Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which light is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Wailam Wilson
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Publication number: 20070047236Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which light is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Wailam Wilson, Scott Wegner, Ryan Kelley
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Publication number: 20070047237Abstract: An exemplary method of forming a lamp assembly is provided herein that includes scanning at least one surface of a reflector. The method further includes determining an estimated location of a focal point of the reflector based on the scanning, and aligning a burner relative to the estimated location of said focal point.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Jimmy Perez, Kenneth Coykendall, John Lee, Tim Bartel, David Huhn, Andrew Lovvorn, Robert Sattem
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Publication number: 20070047238Abstract: A sub-assembly for a light-projecting module has an array of LEDs mounted on a circuit board potted in a tray at the bottom thereof by a solidified body of potting material. The body of potting material and the tray are heat-conductive and serve to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. A light-emitting module includes the sub-assembly and a reflector. The reflector has a base which is assembled in heat-conductive relationship with the tray, so as to facilitate dissipation of heat generated by the LEDs. The reflector is a parabolic reflector which collects light from the LEDs and projects the light as a beam. The reflector contains an optical element for concentrating or diffusing the light projected from the module. The module may be assembled in a housing having an opening through which the light projects so as to provide a light bar suitable for mounting on the dash or windshield of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Stephen Vukosic, R. Datz, Orinna Starr
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Publication number: 20070047239Abstract: A backlight unit for a test device of an LCD panel is disclosed. The backlight unit includes: a chamber enclosing a predetermined space, the chamber being provided with a plurality of through holes formed around the chamber perimeter to allow air flow between the interior and exterior of the chamber; a backlight provided in the chamber to emit a light to an LCD panel positioned in the chamber; and a plurality of circulating fans provided in the chamber to circulate air inside the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Dong Kang, Soung Eom, Bong Kim, Ki Yang
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Publication number: 20070047240Abstract: A backlight module includes a back chassis, a third extruding frame, a fourth extruding frame, and an optical component set. The back chassis includes a plate unit, a first extruding frame, and a second extruding frame. The plate unit has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first extruding frame is disposed on the first side of the plate unit and has a first supporting portion. The second extruding frame is disposed on the second side of the plate unit and has a second supporting portion. The third extruding frame is disposed on the third side of the plate unit. The fourth extruding frame is disposed on the fourth side of the plate unit. The optical component set is disposed on the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Feng-Li Lin
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Publication number: 20070047241Abstract: An apparatus for securing a trim frame to a housing member in a recessed lighting fixture. The apparatus includes a spring associated with the trim frame having a top edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a bottom edge, a left portion, a right portion, and a center portion between the left portion and the right portion. The left portion is connected to the center portion along a first bend extending substantially parallel to a vertical centerline of the spring from the top edge to the bottom edge, and the right portion connected to the center portion along a second bend extending substantially parallel to the vertical centerline of the spring from the top edge to the bottom edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Aaron Fryzek, Aaron O'Brien
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Publication number: 20070047242Abstract: A collapsible chandelier comprises a central body and a set of arms with light fixtures at their outer ends connected to said central body by a respective set of connection bosses. Said connection bosses comprise T-shaped pairs of intersecting sleeves; the horizontal section of which penetrates said central body and the vertical section of which houses an end of one of said arms. The ends of said arms are slotted to permit the passage of electrical wiring through said arms and bosses into said central body. When said arms are aligned and said bosses tightened, said arms project in a fixed manner radially away from said control body, and when said bosses are loosened, said arms may be partially rotated to collapse said chandelier for shipment or storage. A positioning notch and nub provide the means to properly orient and fix the arms into position when said boss is tightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Chou Bin
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Publication number: 20070047243Abstract: A mounting structure for LED lighting sources, includes a support body having attached on one side thereof a circuit board for mounting the LED lighting sources. The circuit board is preferably a printed-circuit board with conductive traces to feed electrical power to the LED lighting sources. The support body is in the form of an elongated bar or a box with a linear, round, square, hexagonal or octagonal shape. The support body is a drawn or molded body of a lightweight material and preferably exhibits good heat transfer properties. The support body includes a back side for mounting the structure on a supporting surface, such back side possibly having associated a heat dissipation fixture. Additionally, the support body may have free space inside and/or be at least partially apertured to permit cooling air flow for a driver circuit for driving the LED lighting source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Christian Hacker, Alessandro Maschietto, Giovanni Scilla, Alessandro Scordino
