Patents Issued in February 28, 2008
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Publication number: 20080049392Abstract: A peripheral card includes a circuit board, various circuit elements on the circuit board, a set of user terminals, a set of test terminals, and an enclosure that covers a portion of the circuit board and the circuit elements. The enclosure does not cover the user terminals and test terminals. After the peripheral card is tested, the test terminals are covered with a conformal contact coating in order to prevent access to the test terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: SANDISK CORPORATIONInventor: Hem Takiar
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Publication number: 20080049393Abstract: This relates to the manner in which computers are configured in a given area in order to conserve space and to deal with cooling issues associated with the close housing of a large number of computers. Efficient arrangements for efficiently increasing the density of computer configurations are shown, particularly when used in a network server or host environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Nikolai Gallo, Jack Randall
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Publication number: 20080049394Abstract: Some embodiments of a method, apparatus and computer system are described for configuring one or more air movers. A computer system may include a housing and an air mover coupled to an electronic device and positioned in relative proximity to an electronic component. In some embodiments, the air mover has an intake region, and is configured such that the intake region may include a first bisection larger than a second bisection. In some embodiments, a configuration module may be coupled to the air mover, such that the configuration module may alter the configuration of the air mover such that the intake region is altered. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Yoshifumi Nishi
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Publication number: 20080049395Abstract: An electronic module comprises a ventilation device used for the efficient cooling of the components of this module while at the same time minimizing the accumulation of solid particles. To this end, a selector switch is placed between an electrical power supply unit of the module and a motor of the ventilation device. This selector switch cyclically modifies the sense of rotation of the fan in order to suck in an airflow to cool the components and expel the airflow in order to expel the solid particles located in the module and on the ventilation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Guillaume Peter, Xavier Le Pennec
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Publication number: 20080049396Abstract: Augmenting air cooling of electronics system using a cooling fluid to cool air entering the system, and to remove the heat dissipated by the electronics. A cooled electronics system includes a frame with drawers containing electronics components to be cooled. The frame includes a front with an air inlet and a back with an air outlet. A cabinet encases the frame, and includes a front cover positioned over the air inlet, a back cover positioned over the air outlet, and first and second side air returns at opposite sides of the frame. At least one air moving device establishes air flow across the electronics drawers. The air flow bifurcates at the back cover and returns to the air inlet via the first and second side air returns and the front cover. An air-to-liquid heat exchanger cools the air flowing across the electronics drawers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Levi A. Campbell, Richard C. Chu, Michael J. Ellsworth, Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Roger R. Schmidt, Robert E. Simons
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Publication number: 20080049397Abstract: A heat dissipation device for an electronic unit includes a heat sink (10), a pair of fan holders (30, 40) and a fan (50) mounted on the heat sink via the fan holders. The heat sink includes a base (11) with a plurality of fins (15) extending upwardly therefrom along a lateral direction thereof. The base forms a pair of lateral walls at two opposite lateral sides thereof. The fins are sandwiched between the lateral walls. A pair of supporting plates (17) extend from the lateral walls for mounting the fan holders on the heat sink. The fan holders cooperate with the lateral walls of the heat sink to encompass a top of the fins to prevent airflow generated by the fan from escaping from the top of the fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Long, Hao Li, Tao Li
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Publication number: 20080049398Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for modifying thermal connections. An actuator motivates a thermal connector. In one embodiment, the actuator is configured as a wax actuator that motivates the thermal connector in response to melted wax. The thermal connector contacts a first body to form a thermal connection between the thermal connector the first body. A thermal link conducts heat through the thermal connection. In one embodiment, the thermal link conducts heat between the first body and a second body. In addition, the actuator may separate the thermal connector from the first body and stop the transport of heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Vaughn A. Griffiths, Michael S. Watson
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Publication number: 20080049399Abstract: A lighting device contains a plurality of light emitting sources mounted on a thermally conductive housing and electrically connected to a circuit board. The housing includes a base portion which is spaced apart from the circuit board, and an intermediate heat dissipation structure which is disposed between the circuit board and the base portion of the housing, for promoting cooling by convection. The plurality of light emitting sources are in thermal communication with the intermediate heat dissipation structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming Lu, Kai Chiu Wu, Chak Hau Pang
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Publication number: 20080049400Abstract: The present invention provides a flat screen display cover for a video display unit that is mounted to a wall. In an illustrative embodiment, the cover unit includes a frame, a box-like extension located behind the frame, and a movable cover attached to a roller that is located within and supported by the extension. A motor unit located within the extension is operable to rotate the roller so that the movable cover acts to cover and uncover the display panel. A mat is disposed within the extension and supported between the movable cover and the display screen so that when the art cover is removed from in front of the video display screen, the user will not see a gap between the border of the screen and the art frame. Various size mats, or the cutting of various size openings in a mat, allow for a single-sized art frame to accommodate a variety of display screen sizes, as well as a variety of art print sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Philip Pecorino, Aldo Medaglia
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Publication number: 20080049401Abstract: An electronic equipment including an electronic device, a power supply unit and a supporting structure is provided. The electronic device includes a casing. The power supply unit is physically independent to the electronic device and electrically connects with the electronic device to supply power to the electronic device. The supporting structure is assembled to the electronic device and supports the power supply unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Justin Si-Shung Lee, Hung-Feng Tai, Szu-Cheng Wen
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Publication number: 20080049402Abstract: A printed circuit board having supporting patterns is provided. The printed circuit board includes a base substrate having a circuit region and peripheral regions. The circuit region includes a plurality of unit cells arranged in a matrix, and the peripheral regions are located around the circuit region. Wires are located on the circuit region. First supporting bars are located on the peripheral regions and extend across the peripheral regions, and a plurality of supporting ribs traverse the first supporting bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun-Soo HAN, Gil-Beag KIM, Yong-Jin JUNG
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Publication number: 20080049403Abstract: A combination current sensor and relay has an improved housing. In one aspect, the housing includes light emitting diodes on an upper surface that indicate open circuit and short circuit conditions. In another aspect, the housing includes a securement structure for a circuit board that includes the transformer and switches for device operation, together with aligned openings therein for routing wires to external devices. In another aspect, a multiple position switch is included on the upper surface that indicates multiple modes of operation of the device. In another aspect, the housing may be assembled in multiple parts by affixing a first portion to a support, a circuit board to the first portion, and a second portion to the first portion. In another aspect, the housing is suitable for engagement to alternatively a junction box and a duplex box. In another aspect, the configuration of the upper surface provides usability advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Kent Holce, Frank Morey, Matt Rupert, Mark Bowman
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Publication number: 20080049404Abstract: The invention relates to a first component (12, 13, 31, 36a-36c, 50, 62) intended for being connected to a second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c). The first component (12, 13, 31, 36a-36c, 50, 62) comprises at least one recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) having at least one opening (19, 20, 34, 35, 54a-54c) which will be filled at least in part by the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c) which latter is in a flowing condition during establishment of the connection, at least in the area of the opening (19, 34, 54a-54c). A reduction in cross-section (18, 33, 38a-38c, 53a-53c, 65a-65c) is provided in the recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) that will be back-filled by the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c) during establishment of the connection. The reduction in cross-section (18, 33, 38a-38c, 53a-53c, 65a-65c) is provided in the recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) on the side facing the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Jurgen Lappohn
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Publication number: 20080049405Abstract: A multilayered printed wiring board includes a plurality of insulating layers; a plurality of wiring layers which are located between the corresponding adjacent insulating layers; and a plurality of interlayer connection conductors for electrically connecting the wiring layers through the insulating layers; wherein a cavity is formed through one or more of the insulating layers so as to insert a first electric/electronic component and an area for embedding a second electric/electronic component is defined for the insulating layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Takahiro Sahara, Atsushi Kobayashi, Kiyoshi Takeuchi, Masahiko Igaue
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Publication number: 20080049406Abstract: There is provided a multilayer printed wiring board including semiconductor element therewithin, which can realize high density wiring. A multilayer printed wiring board 1 includes a first printed wiring board 10 having a semiconductor element 2 mounted on a wiring pattern 12, a second printed wiring board 21 laminated on the wiring pattern 12 through a first insulating layer 20, a third printed wiring board 31 laminated on the second printed wiring board 21 through a second insulating layer 30, and a space region penetrating through the first insulating layer 20 and the second printed wiring board 21 in the thickness direction and adapted so that the semiconductor element 2 can be accommodated therewithin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Yoshiyuki Ikezawa, Takeshi Sunada, Tomoyasu Gunji, Katsuhiko Matsuura, Hidetoshi Hiramori, Tetsuya Yasuoka
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Publication number: 20080049407Abstract: A chip element according to this invention can reduce the influence of parasitic capacitance and parasitic inductance when used in a GHz band. A substrate is formed of a low permittivity material having a permittivity low enough to reduce parasitic capacitance in a GHz band. Parasitic capacitance inherent to the chip element is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2004Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Akihiro Morimoto
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Publication number: 20080049408Abstract: Provided is an electronic components assembly capable of effectively dealing with unwanted charge accumulated in a capacitor even when general-purpose components are used. An assembly 10 includes an electrolytic capacitor 1, a coil lead 4, and a circuit mounting board 5. The electrolytic capacitor 1 includes a main body 1a, an anode lead 2, and a cathode lead 3. The coil lead 4 is wrapped around the main body 1a. The circuit mounting board 5 has the electrolytic capacitor 1 and the coil lead 4 mounted thereon. The coil lead 4 is connected to a ground of the circuit mounting board 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideaki YAMAUCHI, Masayuki ASAI, Shuusaku YAMAMOTO, Takashi SAKAGUCHI, Takashi YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20080049409Abstract: A circuit module and a shielding structure for electromagnetic waves or radio frequency interferences are comprised of a circuit board and electronic components disposed on the circuit board, and a metal partition mounted on the electronic components; the metal partition disposed with one or a plurality of through holes, which does not contact the electronic components so as to shield electromagnetic waves or radio frequency interferences externally radiated from the electronic components, or radiated from an external source by the conductivity of the metal partition; and the through hole dissipates heat generated by the electronic components to maintain normal working status and quality of the circuit module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Chin-Hao Chen, Chen Ming Chiang, Chun-Chen Chao, Young-Fuh Juang
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Publication number: 20080049410Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiring member including: a copper foil layer having a smooth surface with a surface roughness Rz of 2 ?m or less; a noise suppressing layer containing a metallic material or a conductive ceramic and having a thickness of 5 to 200 nm; and an insulating resin layer provided between the smooth surface of the copper foil layer and the noise suppressing layer, and also relates to a printed wiring board equipped with the wiring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Toshiyuki KAWAGUCHI, Kazutoki TAHARA, Tsutomu SAGA, Mitsuaki NEGISHI
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Publication number: 20080049411Abstract: An I/O shield used in an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus comprises a casing having an opening. The I/O shield comprises a body and at least a flexible lateral plate. The body has an edge with many protrusions arranged thereon. The flexible lateral plate has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge parallel to the first lateral edge. The first lateral edge is disposed on the edge. The flexible lateral plate tilts towards the protrusions, and a surface of the flexible lateral plate faces the protrusions. When a rim of the opening is situated between the protrusions and the flexible lateral plate, the flexible lateral plate forms a bend structure between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge, so that part of the surface near the second lateral edge presses the rim and clamps the rim of the opening together with the protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Chun-Min Wang, Sheng-Hung Wang, Jian-Sheng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20080049412Abstract: Provided is a holder device for analyzing characteristics of a dosimeter. In the holder device, the dosimeter is located in a desired direction on a radiation path along which radiation is irradiated from a radiation emitter, and a radiation absorbance characteristic is recognized according to a radiation dose absorbed by the dosimeter. The holder device includes: a dosimeter holder fixedly supporting the dosimeter; a body having a partial spherical portion with a specific curvature, and having a plurality of mounting holes containing the dosimeter holder; and a supporter supporting the body so that the dosimeter is located on the radiation path. Accordingly, in the holder device for analyzing characteristics of a dosimeter, one or more dosimeters can be disposed at a desired angle and position with respect to a radiation emitter, characteristics of the dosimeter can be accurately analyzed, and thus radiation treatment and treatment schedule can be effectively performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Tae Suk Suh, Jin Beom CHUNG, Jeong Woo LEE, Yon Lae KIM, Kyoung Sik CHOI, Seoung Jong OH, Jai Woong YOON
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Publication number: 20080049413Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device (10) including: an anode (1), a first emitting layer (3), a carrier barrier layer (4), a second emitting layer (5) and a cathode (7) in that order; the carrier barrier layer (4) including an aromatic amine derivative having a glass transition temperature of more than 110° C. represented by the following general formula (1); wherein L1 is a divalent group of a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group with 5 to 60 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted substituent with 10 to 50 nucleus atoms, or a substituent represented by the following general formula (2); and Ar2 to Ar4 are each a substituted or unsubstituted substituent with 5 to 50 nucleus atoms or a substituent represented by the following formula (2), provided that Ar1 to Ar4 are not condensed rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yukitoshi Jinde, Nobuhiro Yabunouchi, Hitoshi Kuma, Chishio Hosokawa
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Publication number: 20080049414Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting stains, urine, odor and feces, and more particularly, the combination of a black light detector and a liquid reservoir and/or trigger pump dispensing vehicle for containing stain removing chemicals is provided. The black light is selectively and removably mounted or positioned in the body of the dispensing vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: William McKay
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Publication number: 20080049415Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting stains, urine, odor and feces, and more particularly, the combination of a black light detector and a liquid reservoir and/or trigger pump dispensing vehicle for containing stain removing chemicals is provided. The black light is selectively and removably mounted or positioned in the body of the dispensing vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: William MCKAY
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Publication number: 20080049416Abstract: The present invention is an improved book cover and removable reading light, the book cover having a central spine section having a longitudinal pocket therein and two outer covers each pivotally connected to opposite edges of the central spine section. An elongated reading light is removably mounted in the pocket of the central spine section, the reading light having a housing including a battery compartment for receiving batteries and a second compartment for receiving an extendable supporting arm for the reading light. The supporting arm and reading light are disposed for movement relative to the second compartment between an open position in which the supporting arm extends out of the second compartment and a closed position in which the supporting arm is disposed within the second compartment. In addition, the reading light is movably mounted relative to the supporting arm for directing light in different directions, as desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: ERIC FISHERMAN, INC.Inventors: Eric FISHERMAN, Wai Hong CHAN, Sze Man CHEUNG
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Publication number: 20080049417Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an water cooled horticultural growing light and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a water cooled horticultural growing light and method wherein water flows through outer glass tubes to cool the light source which sits inside an inner chamber of the invention. This invention allows for the light source to be placed in close proximity to the plants. This invention can be used in nurseries and other growing facilities to increase productivity by allowing plants to receive increased solar rays without the damaging effects of heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
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Publication number: 20080049418Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle portions, interconnected by a linking member. Preferred devices include movable connections between the light and handle members and the linking member, so that the direction of a beam emanating from the flashlight can be optimized to an activity undertaken while holding the flashlight, for example during a two-handed pistol firing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Jeremy Ross, Gavin Steele
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Publication number: 20080049419Abstract: A backlight suitable for use in a display device includes an illumination device having at least one light source and a back reflector stack including a reflective layer and a transparent layer having substantially uniform refractive index and having a plurality of light-directing protrusions disposed in a matrix array. The transparent layer is disposed between the reflective layer and the illumination device with the plurality of light-directing protrusions facing away from the reflective layer. The plurality of light-directing protrusions are configured and disposed in a configuration that is not registered to any light source of the illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Jiaying Ma, Quinn Sanford, Ming Cheng
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Publication number: 20080049420Abstract: The present invention discloses holiday lights that will blend with the facade of a building. A concealed color matched LED tape which attaches to a roof line or around windows/doors is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Jason Smith
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Publication number: 20080049421Abstract: A luminescent assembly with an increased brightness has a housing, at least one shortwave light source, at least one shortwave light cover and a primary visible light source. The shortwave light source is mounted with the housing and emits shortwave light when electricity is applied to the shortwave light source. The shortwave light cover covers part of the shortwave light source. The primary visible light source is significantly larger than the shortwave light source, is a fluorescent/phosphorescent coating, is formed on part of the housing, is opposite to the shortwave light cover, emits visible light when shortwave light is irradiated from the shortwave light source and reflected by the shortwave light cover. Visible light emitted from the primary visible light source passes around the shortwave light source so the luminescent assembly has increased brightness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Jenn-Wei Mii
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Publication number: 20080049422Abstract: A lighting device having multiple light emitter assemblies 10 containing a light source 22, a light source mounting block 20, a heat dissipater 30, a reflector mounting block 40 and a mirror 70 attached to the reflector mounting block 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Automatic Power, Inc.Inventors: Stephen E. Trenchard, Alan Trojanowski
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Publication number: 20080049423Abstract: An apparatus for lighting. The apparatus includes a first light source. The apparatus includes a first housing in which the first light source is disposed. The apparatus includes a support structure to which the first housing is attached. The apparatus includes a reflection portion having a least two reflectors. The reflection portion attached to the support structure and in spaced relationship with the first housing such that light from the first light source is directed to desired locations. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a first light source. The apparatus includes a first housing in which the first light source is disposed. The apparatus includes a support structure to which the first light source is attached. The apparatus includes a second light source. The apparatus includes a second housing in which the second light source is disposed. The second housing attached to the support structure and in spaced relationship with the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
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Publication number: 20080049424Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative light string, which includes a main light string having several lamp holders to engage with related C-type lamps, a branch string having one end a screw-head. The branch string can have its screw-head engage with a lamp holder of the main string, which then includes several C-type lamps and several branch strings that facilitates the application on any decoration and obtains utilization and improvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Yi-Jou Wang
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Publication number: 20080049425Abstract: The invention relates to a rotatable power supply apparatus, which includes a shell and a cap for receiving an inner power supply. The apparatus also includes a connector and a cover for connecting any ornament with light string. The apparatus can provide power for the lighting ornament and rotates the ornament at the same time easily that obtains a utilized beautiful rotating decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Fong-Shi Lin
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Publication number: 20080049426Abstract: This invention is a wearable array of colored lights that can be dynamically controlled from a hand held user friendly interface. This embodiment can be adapted for use with other devices that are also worn. The device of the current invention is operated by pressing the user interface buttons to activate the colored light array. The colored light array is small and versatile. It can be utilized to accommodate the user's needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Jason Ledderhos
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Publication number: 20080049427Abstract: A lighting fixture has a housing, a socket provided to the center portion of the housing, a reflector attached to the inner surface of the housing, and a lamp screwed into the socket. An annular band-shaped sealing plate, a disc-shaped cover plate, and an annular band-shaped locking plate are sequentially placed on the upper end of the housing, and the locking plate is placed on the periphery of the cover plate and is locked to the housing. A groove is defined in the inner surface of the skirt portion bent from the locking plate, the sealing plate is detachably fitted into the groove, an engagement projection is formed on the inner edge of the locking plate, and the cover plate is locked to the engagement projection, whereby a space is defined between the cover plate and the sealing plate. The locking plate and the cover plate have different colors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Young Nam OH
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Publication number: 20080049428Abstract: The present invention provides an improved lamp, and lighting fixture incorporating such a lamp, wherein the lamp's envelope includes a special optical coating system configured to more effectively reflect infrared light back toward the lamp filament, thereby enhancing the lamp's luminous efficacy. Multiple embodiments are disclosed, including coating systems deposited on one or both surfaces of the lamp envelope and including coating systems incorporating either a dielectric coating alone or specific combinations of a dielectric coating and a transparent conductive coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: David W. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20080049429Abstract: The invention relates to a light module with at least one light source (4) and a reflector (2), which is arranged so as to reflect the light radiation emitted by the light source (4), a colored anodized layer (22) being formed on at least regions of the upper side (21), which is formed so as to reflect the light radiation, of the reflector (2), which anodized layer is in the form of a spectral filter for the light radiation impinging from the light source (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Patent-Treuhand-Gesellschaft fur electrische Gluhlampen mbHInventor: Hans-Joachim SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20080049430Abstract: A light-emitting device has a base, a light-emitting chip and a light emitter. The light-emitting chip is made of semiconductor material, and is mounted on the base. The light-emitting chip generates the primary light. The light emitter includes fluorescent material being excited by the primary light to emit a secondary light. The light emitter has a first surface with uneven surface texture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: KYOCERA CorporationInventor: Daisuke Sakumoto
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Publication number: 20080049431Abstract: A technique for reducing the appearance of Newton's Rings for a light emitting device is disclosed. The light emitting device comprises an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface of a cover substrate. A method of making a light emitting device is disclosed, together with a method for reducing the formation of Newton's Rings in a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Heather Debra Boek, Ralph A. Langensiepen, Robert L. Maier
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Publication number: 20080049432Abstract: A method that redistributes light from a light source. The controller can redistribute light to make an irradiance profile of the light source more uniform or make the irradiance profile match a fluid flow profile. The irradiance profile may be controlled by modifying light leakage from a plurality of waveguides or changing the light-directing properties of reflectors and/or lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Benoit, Wayde Schmidt, Thomas Vanderspurt
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Publication number: 20080049433Abstract: A light and/or selector may comprise a selector rotatable and axially movable in a housing with a member rotatable therewith for indicating rotational position. A projection engages one or more recesses when the rotatable selector is proximate the housing and does not engage the recesses when the rotatable selector is distal the housing. A spring biases the rotatable selector towards the housing so that the rotatable selector must be pulled away from the housing against the bias of the spring to disengage the projection from the one or more recesses and to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Mark W. Snyder, Matthew B. Dalton
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Publication number: 20080049434Abstract: Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Brent Marsh
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Publication number: 20080049435Abstract: A light source has a unit structure including a main body, a light-radiating unit that is provided in the main body to radiate light, and a heat sink member that is provided in the main body. A lamp housing has a heat discharge opening at a position corresponding to the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Tsuneo Yoshihara, Tomoyuki Saiga
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Publication number: 20080049436Abstract: A bracket for securing a light source to a lamp housing is provided. The lamp housing has a heat-discharge opening at a position corresponding to the light source. The bracket has a wall portion arranged between the light source and an edge of the heat-discharge opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Tsuneo Yoshihara, Tomoyuki Saiga
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Publication number: 20080049437Abstract: To provide a semiconductor device in which a layer to be peeled is attached to a base having a curved surface, and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, a display having a curved surface, and more specifically a light-emitting device having a light emitting element attached to a base with a curved surface. A layer to be peeled, which contains a light emitting element furnished to a substrate using a laminate of a first material layer which is a metallic layer or nitride layer, and a second material layer which is an oxide layer, is transferred onto a film, and then the film and the layer to be peeled are curved, to thereby produce a display having a curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toru TAKAYAMA, Junya MARUYAMA, Yuugo GOTO, Hideaki KUWABARA, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20080049438Abstract: Various techniques are described herein for combining two or more LEDs in a single reflective cavity for a rear lamp in an automobile. The LEDs may be two or more different colors for performing different functions, such as a stop light, a turn signal, and a tail light. In one embodiment, the LEDs have side emitting lenses and are coaxially aligned in a parabolic reflector. The LEDs may be mounted facing each other or mounted in the same direction, or a combination of both. The LEDs may share a common heat sink. A second reflector may be positioned inside a larger reflector, where a first LED is mounted near the focal point of the larger reflector, and a second LED is mounted near the focal point of the inner reflector. Additional LEDs may also be mounted in either reflector and separately controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: PHILIPS LUMILEDS LIGHTING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Pascal J.H. Bloemen, Willem H. Smits, Nicola B. Pfeffer, Wiep Folkerts
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Publication number: 20080049439Abstract: A light bar assembly for car is disclosed to include an elongated housing, which has a double-beveled design showing a V-shaped profile, circuit boards that are mounted inside the housing each carrying a plurality of LEDs and having recessed reflecting surface portions for reflecting the light the associating LEDs toward the outside of the housing, a control circuit board mounted inside the housing for controlling flashing of the LEDs and a lens covering the housing and fitting the V-shaped profile of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Hsu-Cheng Wang
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Publication number: 20080049440Abstract: A fiber-optic device for functional and decorative interior lighting of aircraft cabins has at least one central light source and at least one fiber-optic waveguide system. The waveguides guide light from the light source to a lighting location. The waveguides are combined at a light-inlet side to form a light-receiving surface corresponding to the light source. The waveguides have at least one glass-fiber bundle with light outlet-side ends of glass fibers forming a light outlet surface preshaped as a point light, line of lights or flat light. Alternatively, a waveguide has at least one monofiber light-guiding rod with a diameter of 2-8 mm, preferably 3 mm, side light-emitting properties and a light outlet surface in the form of a line of lights or flat light. The device reduces the number of active power-consuming light sources in the cabin. One central light source supplies power to a plurality of locations and the light source can be outside the cabin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Ekkehard Gaydoul
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Publication number: 20080049441Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface light source device utilizing a light pipe. The present invention is also directed to a backlight unit and a liquid crystal display which are provided with such surface light source device. A surface light source device comprises at least one light source generating light; and at least one hollow light pipe, the light pipe includes a first light waveguide unit with structured surface on at least one side; and, a second light waveguide unit with structured surface on at least one side and disposed substantially parallel to the first light waveguide unit, wherein a longitudinal direction of the structured surface of the first light waveguide unit and a longitudinal direction of the structured surface of the second light waveguide unit form a certain angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Weon Woong Lee