Patents Issued in May 15, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080112129
    Abstract: An enclosure for electrical system includes a side plate and an adjusting piece movably attached to the side plate. The side plate includes a heat dissipating part in which a plurality of heat dissipating holes is defined. The adjusting piece is movable with respect to the heat dissipating part for covering portions of at least some of the heat dissipating holes. The enclosure provides a function of adjusting of heat dissipation and noise suppression of an electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SZU-WEI KUO
  • Publication number: 20080112130
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable computer in which an increase in temperature of a housing is suppressed. In the present invention, a guide plate is provided to suppress an increase in temperature of a bottom surface. When a cooling fan device operates, outside air taken in from inlet openings flows as an air current through a narrow flow path formed between the guide plate and the bottom surface. A flow velocity of the air current can be increased by narrowing the flow path, and heat exchange with the guide plate can be effectively performed, thereby sufficiently cooling a cooling surface. The cooled guide plate cools an air layer between the guide plate and the heat sink and thermally insulates between the air layer and the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Fusanobu Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20080112131
    Abstract: An information handling system including a system fan control is disclosed. The information handling system can include a power trace operable to produce a temperature differential in response to a current change within the reduced trace width region. A thermistor may be provided in close proximity to the reduced trace width region and can be operable to detect the temperature differential provided in response to the current change. A printed circuit board for use in an information handling system and a method of using the information handling system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Paul Artman, Sandor Farkas
  • Publication number: 20080112132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric power module for assembly on a printed circuit board (46), comprising a circuit carrier (212) and a housing (214) for assembly of a heat sink (45), wherein the circuit carrier (212) is arranged on the printed circuit board (46) so as to be substantially perpendicular thereto in an assembled position. To improve a generic electric power module and a power device that receives this electric power module such that the electric power module has simplified assembly in the electric power device, the electric power module comprises at least one plug-in device (220) for attaching the power module to the printed circuit board (46).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ralf Ehler
  • Publication number: 20080112133
    Abstract: A switch chassis includes a plane having pass-through vias. An array of connector pairs is provided. A connector pair includes a first multi-path connector on first side of the plane and a second multi-path connector on the second side of the plane interconnected through the pass-through vias in the plane. Fabric cards can be connected to respective columns of first connectors and line cards can be connected respective rows of second connectors of the connector pairs to orient the fabric and lines cards orthogonally with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Ola Torudbakken, Andreas Bechtolsheim, Gilberto Figuera, Hon Hung Yam
  • Publication number: 20080112134
    Abstract: A heat sink configured for cooling an integrated circuit comprises a plurality of fins arranged in substantially parallel planes and separated by a plurality of gaps. The parallel planes are adapted for usage in an arrangement parallel to an airflow direction and having a leading edge with respect to the airflow direction. The fin plurality is arranged with leading edge portions that extend at least two different lengths and nearest neighboring fins of the planar fin plurality extend different lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Brandon Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20080112135
    Abstract: A heat-dissipating cabinet structure may use a heat exchanger mounted at a boundary between an interior cabinet portion and an exterior portion, and heat-generating devices medium-voltage devices (such as high isolation IGBT or diode devices) may be mounted on the interior portion of the heat exchanger. The IGBT or diode devices may be electrically grounded within the cabinet such that contact with the external portion of the heat exchanger does not compromise the required clearance and creepage distances between the device's terminals and its base. Heat dissipating elements (e.g., fins, coils, etc.) may be formed at the outside portion of the heat exchanger to facilitate dissipation. A fan may be used to drive airflow over the exterior portion of the heat exchanger (and its dissipation elements), and the airflow may be directed by an airflow housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Toshiba International Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Kleinecke, Mike C. Daskalos, Osamu Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20080112136
    Abstract: A circuit board adapted to a fan comprises a circuit region and a heat-dissipative film. The circuit region is provided on a first surface of the circuit board and comprises at least one heat-generating component thereon. The heat-dissipative film is coated on an edge portion of the first surface and is in contact with the heat-generating component. A plurality of openings through the heat-dissipative film, a protrusion of the circuit board, a cutout in the protrusion to expose the heat-generating component to airflow, etc., have been disclosed and claimed for enhancing the efficiency in heat dissipation. A heat sink may also be provided on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the circuit board. The heat sink is connected to the heat-dissipative film to help dissipate the heat generated by the operation of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Liang Lin, Yu-Lung Dung, Yueh-Lung Huang, Chen-Lin Huang
  • Publication number: 20080112137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling device for inverter and DC/DC converter (LDC) elements for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and, more particularly, to a cooling device for inverter and LDC elements for HEV that enhances the cooling efficiency by applying a cooling device that uses a heat pipe principle to convect coolant to an inverter system that radiates heat of high temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Kang Hoon KO
  • Publication number: 20080112138
    Abstract: A fastener including a body, multiple hooks, a pressing structure, and a connecting rod is provided. The body has a first end, a second end, and a through hole passing through from the first end to the second end. The hooks are provided in the first end, and the pressing structure is provided at the second end. The connecting rod is provided through the through hole. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the pressing structure and the other end thereof has an expansion portion. The hooks are suitable to insert in a hole of a plate when the expansion portion is provided outside the hooks. The hooks inserted in the hole are expanded outward to be fastened with the plate when the pressing structure drives the connecting rod to make the expanded portion move into the hooks. A heat dissipation module having the fastener is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: AMA PRECISION INC.
    Inventor: Hung-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20080112139
    Abstract: Power conversion apparatus can include a circuit board with power conversion circuitry and a package. The package may be formed by encapsulating areas of the circuit board assembly either before or after the interface contacts are attached to the circuit board. A method for encapsulating two sides of a substrate can include providing a mold that fills a larger first cavity to create a sealing force on a smaller second cavity. The encapsulant flows through the first cavity into the second cavity. A thermal extender can include a surface for mounting a heat dissipating power converter and a surface for mating with an external circuit board. Interface conductors may mate with contacts on the heat dissipating power converter and with conductive regions on the external circuit board. A heat sink may be thermally coupled to remove heat generated by the power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: VLT, INC.
    Inventors: Patrizio Vinciarelli, Michael LaFleur, Charles McCauley, Paul Starenas
  • Publication number: 20080112140
    Abstract: An I/O module for use with I/O devices such as pumps, valves, thermocouples, and mass flow controllers includes an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) associated with each electrical signal interface to an I/O device. Additionally, a matrix switch is incorporated into each of the ASICs in order to enable electrical signals related to the I/O device to be distributed between the ASICs. Matrix switches within the different ASICs are electrically connected by at least one signal path that is dedicated to electrical signal distribution within the I/O module and the matrix switches are configurable on an ASIC-by-ASIC basis such that the desired electrical signal distribution can be achieved on a per-application basis. Incorporating configurable matrix switches into the ASICs enables electrical signals to be easily distributed among the ASICs in an I/O module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: King Wai Wong
  • Publication number: 20080112141
    Abstract: The invention relates to a module comprising a carrier element having a lower stiffness or a different structure in a first region than in a second region, and also comprising a component applied to the carrier element. The component and the first region are connected to one another by a wire connection covered by a material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Bauer, Stephan Stoeckl
  • Publication number: 20080112142
    Abstract: A memory module comprises a printed circuit board with a main surface bounded by a first side and a second side, the first side being longer than the second side, a first and a second generally rectangular memory device each having a long side and a short side, the first and second memory devices positioned on the main surface of the printed circuit board in such a way that the first memory device long side is generally parallel to the printed circuit board first side and the second memory device long side is generally perpendicular to the printed circuit board first side, and a first set of passive components connected to the first memory device and a second set of passive components connected to the second memory device, the first and second sets of passive components positioned on the main surface of the printed circuit board between the first memory device and interconnection pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Siva RaghuRam, Simon Muff
  • Publication number: 20080112143
    Abstract: An electronic assembly for use in a downhole tool includes a damming boot deployed about at least one integrated circuit component on a circuit board. The boot is disposed to house the integrated circuit leads and solder joints in a substantially sealed cavity between the circuit board, the integrated circuit body, and an inner surface of the damming boot. The boot is also disposed to support the integrated circuit body and thereby improve the shock and vibration resistance of various electronic assemblies used in downhole tools. The invention also tends to improve the reworkability of downhole electronic assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: PathFinder Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Hugh Patton Hanley
  • Publication number: 20080112144
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112145
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer. Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112146
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer. Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112147
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer. Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112148
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer. Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112149
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density test probe which provides a means for testing a high density and high performance integrated circuits in wafer form or as discrete chips. The test probe is formed from a dense array of elongated electrical conductors which are embedded in an compliant or high modulus elastomeric material. A standard packaging substrate, such as a ceramic integrated circuit chip packaging substrate is used to provide a space transformer. Wires are bonded to an array of contact pads on the surface of the space transformer. The space transformer formed from a multilayer integrated circuit chip packaging substrate. The wires are as dense as the contact location array. A mold is disposed surrounding the array of outwardly projecting wires. A liquid elastomer is disposed in the mold to fill the spaces between the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Samuel Beaman, Keith Edward Fogel, Paul Alfred Lauro, Maurice Heathcote Norcott, Da-Yuan Shih, George Frederick Walker
  • Publication number: 20080112150
    Abstract: A radiation-shielded semiconductor assembly includes at least one radiation-shielding lamina within the package. In some embodiments, a semiconductor assembly includes a microelectronic component, and at least one radiation-shielding layer affixed to a surface of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: TRIDENT SPACE & DEFENSE, LLC
    Inventor: Roydn Jones
  • Publication number: 20080112151
    Abstract: An electronic module with an integrated electromagnetic shield using surface mount shield wall components has been disclosed. Each surface mount shield wall component provides side shielding of circuitry within the overmolded electronic module and provides an exposed conductive shield wall section to which a top conductive shield can be applied. By including the shield structure as part of the overmolded electronic module, the need for a separate shield and separate process steps for installing the separate shield can be eliminated. Each surface mount shield wall component comprises a non-conductive portion that provides stability during a reflow soldering process, but at least a sacrificial portion of the non-conductive portion can be removed to reduce the amount of area occupied by the overmoldable shield structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Philip H. Thompson, Larry D. Pottebaum
  • Publication number: 20080112152
    Abstract: A cable management system provides cable management for a switch chassis configured to receive a plurality of line card units. The cable management system comprises a cable guide arrangement configured to guide each of a plurality of cables from a line card such that the cables extend out from the line card unit and lie substantially within a plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gilberto Figueroa, Hon Hung Yam, Daniel Hruska, Michael S. White
  • Publication number: 20080112153
    Abstract: The planar lighting device includes a light source having at least one LED chip for emitting blue light through a light emission face, a transparent light guide plate having at least one light entrance plane through which light emitted by the light source is admitted and a light exit plane through which the light admitted through the at least one light entrance plane is emitted as planar light, and a fluorescent member disposed between the light emission face and each of the at least one light entrance plane and having a fluorescent substance coated area for emitting white light by converting the blue light from the light source into the white light and blue light passing areas through which the blue light from the light source is allowed to pass as the blue light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Osamu IWASAKI, Takamitsu Okumura, Toshiaki Endo
  • Publication number: 20080112154
    Abstract: An apparatus for simulating flames using fabric flame sheets or elements. The apparatus includes a fan or blower for producing a volume of air flow and two or more flame elements positioned in the fan air flow. First and second light sources, such as high powered light emitting diodes (LEDs), are provided to produce light beams having two differing colors such as an amber beam and an orange/red beam. The light beams are directed so as to mix or cross on or near the flame elements when the flame elements extend outward from their mounting location into the fan air flow. Each of the LEDs has a brightness level that can be tuned or adjusted by a controller, which may be manual or may be automated to modify the brightness level of at least one of the LEDs and typically both LEDs during the operation of the flame simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark A. Reichow
  • Publication number: 20080112155
    Abstract: An integrated reading light and personal air outlet for a passenger service unit (PSU) employs a housing carried in the PSU with an air nozzle mounted within the housing and a light ring of light emitting diodes mounted to the housing surrounding the air nozzle. The housing is swivels in the PSU for orientation of a primary axis for directing a light beam from the LED light ring and the air nozzle separately swivels within the housing for orientation of a secondary axis for directing airflow from the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Scown, David A. Young
  • Publication number: 20080112156
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus is disclosed in the invention. The illumination apparatus includes a cavity with a diffusion surface, a light source, a light-spreading device, and at least one optically-conditioning surface with a wavelike array formed thereon. The light-spreading device and the optically-conditioning surface spread the light generated by the light source. The light-spreading device includes a wing-shaped protrusion part, a light incident surface, a recess located away from the light incident surface, and an optically-conditioning surface including a wavelike array, wherein the wavelike array has a wavefront direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Min-Hsun Hsieh, Chou-Chih Yin, Chun-Chang Chen, Jen-Shui Wang, Chia-Fen Tsai, Yi-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20080112157
    Abstract: An underwater light that can include a mounting assembly attachable to a pool wall without having to make a niche in the wall, a housing coupled to the mounting assembly and including a light source cavity, a reflector in the light source cavity, a light source in front of the reflector, and a lens in front of the light source. The lens can include a plurality of contiguous parallel concave lens elements extending in a single direction to disperse light perpendicular to the single direction. The underwater light can include a removable lens cover that is at least one of red, green, yellow, and blue, in order to shine colored light into the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Brian J. Boothe, Kenneth K. Leis
  • Publication number: 20080112158
    Abstract: A bidirectional rechargeable/replaceable induction power pack and method employing sealed induction coils to power an electrical device underwater, in liquids, or in high humidity conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen K. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20080112159
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20080112160
    Abstract: A battery charger work light includes a housing defining an envelope and a charger circuit disposed in the housing. The charger circuit is operable to charge a rechargeable battery pack. A light is movably mounted to the housing. The light is movable between an extended position outside of the envelope and a storage position inside of the envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: William J. Robinson, Edward A. Harrison, Francis C. NG, James B. Watson
  • Publication number: 20080112161
    Abstract: A solid-state light emitting device strip lighting system. The system includes an elongated fixture, a reflector, and a strip including a plurality of solid-state light emitting devices electrically connected in series disposed along the fixture. A heat sink and/or the reflector is formed as an integral part of the elongated fixture. In one aspect of the invention, a beam angle of the plurality of light emitting devices perpendicular to the long axis of the elongated fixture is adjustable by varying the height of the strip containing the devices. In an additional aspect of the invention, at least one end cap is connected to the strip containing the devices in such a way that an external power converter and/or controller may be connected to the end cap to power and/or control the devices. These strip lights are daisy chainable in series, eliminating the need for multiple drops of AC supply wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Summers, Mark E. Poling, William H. Tyson, Leonard De Oto
  • Publication number: 20080112162
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight structure having embedded light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a fabrication method thereof. The backlight structure comprises a PCB having a plurality of arc-shaped pits and necessary circuitry implemented thereon; a nanometer-thick gold layer sputtered on surfaces of said PCB and said plurality of arc-shaped pits; and an LED die embedded in each one of said plurality of arc-shaped pits, wherein said LED die is fused and fixed to the center of said arc-shaped pit by high frequency wave; said LED die is covered with a phosphor molding compound made by mixing phosphor and silica gel; and each one of said plurality of arc-shaped pits and its neighboring portion of PCB is covered by a window layer formed by transparent silica gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: TOPSON OPTOELECTRONICS SEMI-CONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wen Chan
  • Publication number: 20080112163
    Abstract: A backlight module for a liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a bottom plate, a plurality light sources, a light-premixing unit, and a light-mixing unit. The light sources are mounted on the bottom frame. The light-premixing unit is located above the bottom frame. The light-premixing unit includes a first diffuser. The light-mixing unit is located at a distance above the light-premixing unit. The light-mixing unit includes a second diffuser. The backlight module can effectively reduce the thickness of and meet the slim-line requirement of the LCD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yung-Pin Chuang, Szu-Han Li, Ching-Fu Tien, Keng-Ju Liu, Cheng-Hua Tien, Tsung-Hsien Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080112164
    Abstract: A backlight device for applying white light to a rear face of a display panel, includes: a plurality of light sources each including a plurality of light-emitting diodes of at least three colors mounted on one surface, for emitting lights in the colors to be mixed into the white light, the light sources being divided into a plurality of unit light-emitting blocks each including a predetermined number of light sources. The device further includes a plurality of light sensors; a drive control section; and a storage section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Hitoshi Teshirogi
  • Publication number: 20080112165
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a substrate, a plurality of light-emitting chips and a light-emitting member. The substrate has a layer including a base material and a medium. The base material is formed of an inorganic material and includes a plurality of cells. The medium is provided in the cells and has a refractive index lower than that of the inorganic material. The light-emitting chips are made of a semiconductor material and mounted on the substrate. The light-emitting member includes a fluorescent material and is provided above the light-emitting chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki MORI, Akira Miyake, Shingo Matsuura, Kousuke Katabe
  • Publication number: 20080112166
    Abstract: A light guide is disclosed. The light guide includes an incident surface, an exit surface, and a light guide section. Light emitted from a plurality of light emitting devices disposed in line enters from the incident surface. The exit surface is formed in a shape causing light to be concentrated. The light which has entered from the incident surface exits from the exit surface. The light guide section is bent. The volume of the light guide gradually increases in a direction from the incident surface to the exit surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akinori Kakizaki, Takayoshi Shimomura, Yoshinori Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20080112167
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ornament having swingable shining pieces, which includes a lot of bulbs on the ornament. A lot of shining pieces including reflective plane are also provided on the ornament. Hence, the bulbs and the swingable pieces can emit rays outward at the same time that obtains a perfect decorative shining effect without increasing use of bulbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Hung-Huei Chung
  • Publication number: 20080112168
    Abstract: A light engine assembly, comprising at least one trim element, a light engine housing, and a light engine comprising at least one solid state light emitter. In some embodiments, an external surface of the light engine housing is in contact with an internal surface of the trim element. In some embodiments, the light engine assembly further comprises at least one thermal interface element positioned between and in contact with the light engine housing and the trim element. In some embodiments, the light engine assembly further comprises light engine housing fins which are in contact with the light engine housing and the trim element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth PICKARD, Gary David Trott
  • Publication number: 20080112169
    Abstract: An electric lighting system for concealed lighting and track lighting installations has lamp holders spaced along a custom power cable with two finely braided high current conductors. The cable and conductors have a flattened rectangular cross section and are exceptionally pliable to facilitate cornering in tight spaces. The cable exterior is slotted for reduced height of the installed lamp holders and optimum low profile of concealed lighting installations. The lamp holders are adaptable to different types of lamps and include an optional reflector. Snap-on mounting lugs permit installation of the cable and lamp holders directly to a mounting surface. Alternatively, a low profile track holds the cable and lamp holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Jeff R. Cunius
  • Publication number: 20080112170
    Abstract: A lighting assembly, comprising a light engine assembly and a room-side element. The room-side element is in contact with the light engine assembly. The light engine assembly comprises at least one trim element and a light engine. The trim element defines a trim element internal space. The light engine comprises at least one solid state light emitter, and is positioned within the trim element internal space. Also, a lighting assembly, comprising a light engine assembly and means for dissipating heat from the light engine assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David TROTT, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Publication number: 20080112171
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FOCAL POINT, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, David E. Doubek
  • Publication number: 20080112172
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing row-mounted suspended light fixtures. Each of a row of suspended light fixtures includes brackets disposed on opposite ends of the fixture. Each bracket includes a slot configured to slidably receive an adjustment clip coupled to a support member, such as a ceiling cable or pendant. Each adjustment clip includes first and second segments disposed at a non-zero, acute angle relative to one another such that a space separates the first and second segments. The space is configured to receive a portion of one or more brackets associated with the adjustment clip, proximate the bracket slot(s). An operator can install the light fixtures by positioning a fastener through each adjustment clip, outside the bracket slot(s). He also can adjust an alignment and balance of one or more of the light fixtures by sliding one or more of the adjustment clips along the slot(s) associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher Pahl
  • Publication number: 20080112173
    Abstract: An adaptive front headlamp assembly capable of down the road illumination and peripheral and foreground illumination is provided. The headlamp assembly comprises a housing adapted for stationary mounting to the vehicle. A stationary primary lighting module disposed within the housing and configured for down the road illumination. A stationary adaptive front lighting module disposed within the housing, configured for peripheral and foreground illumination, includes a plurality of LED light sources capable of emitting light in response to the vehicle's turning radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mahendra Dassanayake, Robert Miller, Sleiman Abdelnour, Michael S. Wrobel, Jeffery Shannon
  • Publication number: 20080112174
    Abstract: To provide a headlight device, in which a change of the region of illumination afforded by the headlamp can be initiated substantially punctual to the start of cornering of the motorcycle, the headlight device includes a headlamp for illuminating forwardly of the motorcycle, a light-distribution adjusting mechanism for changing a region of illumination, a bank angle detecting unit for detecting a bank angle ? of the motorcycle in reference to an angular velocity ?y about a vertical axis of the motorcycle, an angular velocity ?r about a longitudinal axis of the motorcycle and a motorcycle velocity v, and a light-distribution controller for controlling the light-distribution adjusting mechanism based on the detected bank angle ? to change the region of illumination into an area further away from and at least inwardly of a direction of turn of the motorcycle during a cornering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Shinichi Nakano, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mikio Domoto, Makoto Baino
  • Publication number: 20080112175
    Abstract: A method for controlling the intensity of light within an interior passenger compartment in a motor vehicle to create perceived sensations of safety, comfort and personal accommodation in conjunction with specified, night time, driving-related occurrences. The natural human desire for safety is satisfied as a driver approaches a parked motor vehicle by illuminating the interior passenger compartment with a plurality of light sources (18, 20, 22) in response to having produced a safety approach signal. The natural human desire to be comfortable within a confined space is satisfied by the act of opening the door (28), whereupon the interior illumination intensity is automatically lowered to a second intensity level. Once the transmission shift selector is moved out of its Park condition, the interior light intensity is automatically decreased to a third intensity level to provide the sensation of stress reduction and thus satisfy the natural human desire to be at peace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Lloyd K. Bucher
  • Publication number: 20080112176
    Abstract: The exterior rearview mirror has a mirror head, which is provided with a mirror glass and with at least one illuminant, which radiates light through at least one light permeable section to the exterior. Furthermore, the exterior rearview mirror has a mirror base. In order to provide the exterior rearview mirror, so that the light function is performed in an optimum manner through the simple provision of the mirror, at least part of the housing of the mirror head and/or of the mirror base is comprised of at least two plastic layers, having different light permeability. In the light permeable section, the plastic layer with the lower light permeability is missing, or it only has such thickness, that the light emitted by the illuminant radiates to the exterior with sufficient light intensity. The plastic layer with higher light permeability can be used as a light pane for the illuminant disposed behind it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Schefenacker Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Alf Liesener
  • Publication number: 20080112177
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a lamp unit, a bracket which supports the lamp unit such that the lamp unit is swivelable in right and left directions, a lamp body which supports the bracket such that the bracket is tiltable in the right and left directions and in up and down directions with respect to the lamp body, an actuator which is supported by the bracket and swivels the lamp unit, a rotating shaft member which is supported by the bracket, and a joint member which is coupled to the actuator. The lamp unit includes a light source, a reflector, a shade, a projection lens, a rotating shaft attaching portion to which the rotating shaft member is attached, and a joint attaching portion to which the joint member is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sigeru Kuwahara, Shouichirou Yokoi, Tsutomu Takiguchi
  • Publication number: 20080112178
    Abstract: A reflection module of a car lamp includes a shell, and a reflection mechanism in the shell; the reflection module includes a main part, a first reflection portion sticking from the main part, a separating plate connected to an upper edge of the first reflection portion, a second reflection portion sticking upwards from an edge of the separating plate, and a blocking plate positioned on the separating plate in an adjustable manner; each of the separating plate and the blocking plate has a slot thereon, and the slots together define a light passage; therefore, the width of the light passage can be adjusted such that light from a shining element will be reflected outside from the reflection module with an upper edge of the light beams being in a horizontal direction to define an imaginary horizontal line called the cut-off, and light from the lamp won't be dazzling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Chang-Hsien Tsai, I-Chang Chen