Patents Issued in July 10, 2008
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Publication number: 20080165504Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, a consumer electronic device removably mounted to the appliance and having a display, and an adapter mounting the consumer electronic device to the appliance for movement between a first orientation, where the display is visible to a user, and a second orientation, where the display is concealed from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes
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Publication number: 20080165505Abstract: A door movably mounted to a cabinet to selectively close a chamber. The door has a peripheral edge, and a standardized service interface is located on the peripheral edge. The standardized service interface is configured to supply at least one service for use by a consumer electronic device. The peripheral edge can be the top edge of the door. The standardized service interface can receive the service from the use environment of the cabinet. A connector can be incorporated into the standardized service interface to selectively supply the consumer electronic device with the service. The service can comprise mechanical, power, or data communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. McCoy, John M. Knight, David A. Weinkauf
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Publication number: 20080165506Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, an adapter, and a consumer electronic device. The adapter is mounted to the appliance, has an enclosure defining a cavity, and is movable between a first orientation, where the cavity is accessible exteriorly of the appliance, and a second orientation, where the cavity is received within the appliance. The consumer electronic device is receivable within the cavity. The adapter is configured to supply at least one service to the consumer electronic device when the consumer electronic device is received within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes
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Publication number: 20080165507Abstract: A system comprises an electronic module slidably mounted in the system, a first assembly including at least one wireless transceiver mounted in the system, and a second assembly including at least one wireless transceiver to communicate wirelessly with the wireless transceiver of the first assembly. The second assembly is attached to the electronic module, and the wireless transceivers of the first and second assemblies continue communicating as the electronic module is slidably moved in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Christian L. Belady, Eric C. Peterson
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Publication number: 20080165508Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies that can be substantially flush with the external surfaces of the housings of the devices, despite variations in their manufacture. The ejectable component assemblies may include connectors coupled to circuit boards of the devices, and trays that can be loaded with removable modules, inserted through openings in the housings of the devices, and into the connectors for functionally aligning the removable modules with the circuit boards. The ejectable component assemblies may also include ejectors coupled to the housings of the devices for ejecting the trays from the connectors and, thus, from the devices themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Erik L. Wang, Sean Murphy, Tang Yew Tan, Jeffrey Eugene Neaves, Lawrence E. Davis, Sung Kim
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Publication number: 20080165509Abstract: A modular system of an appliance host with multiple identical host service interfaces. The multiple identical host service interfaces provide a mechanical service and an electrical service for removable consumer electronic devices. Multiple distinct consumer electronic devices or adapters for consumer electronic devices may be coupled alternatively to the multiple host service interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: James W. Kendall, Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, John M. Knight, Christopher S. Moes, David A. Weinkauf
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Publication number: 20080165510Abstract: A resin case main body includes a connector housing, a component housing, and a joint portion. A busbar includes a reinforcement plate portion which is orthogonal to a plane of a board and is parallel to an alignment direction of the connector housing, the joint portion, and the component housing. The reinforcement plate portion is formed by insert molding in the joint portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: ADVICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kosei Nishimoto, Koji Yanai, Takahiro Naganuma
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Publication number: 20080165511Abstract: A module comprises a metallic terminal pins for connection and a circuit board with electronic components mounted thereon, a circuit board connecting side of the connector. The electronic components and the circuit board with the electronic components mounted thereon are encapsulated with the same resin. A metallic base is united to the module to obtain an electric conduction between the metallic base and the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Takuya Mayuzumi, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiro Sasaki, Kiyoomi Kadoya
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Publication number: 20080165512Abstract: An apparatus for a circuit assembly, including two plates which are adapted to hold a circuit assembly, connected by a hinge, and including a hold-down adapted to interlock the circuit assembly to a plate, and a sliding lock adapted to secure the plates. Examples of the present subject matter include embodiments wherein the sliding lock secures the first plate and second plate in a first mode of operation, and releases the first plate in a second mode of operation, and wherein the hold-down interlocks the circuit assembly to the first plate in a first state of operation, and interlocks the circuit assembly to the second plate in a second state of operation. Further, the present subject matter includes a method for using a circuit carrier to hold a circuit assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Leonard J. Gramse, Houn Sang, Dean A. Waskosky, Matthew D. Toyli
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Publication number: 20080165513Abstract: It is an electronic component built-in substrate 100 configured as follows. That is, an electronic component 30 is provided between at least two boards 10 and 20. An electrode 34 of the electronic component 30 is electrically connected to at least one of the board 10. Also, the boards 10 and 20 are electrically connected to each other. Additionally, the gap between the boards 10 and 20 is sealed with a resin. The electronic component built-in substrate 100 is featured in that a solder ball 40 for electrically connecting the boards 10 and 20 to each other is provided on a surface of the electronic component 30, which faces the other board 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Akinobu Inoue, Sadakazu Akaike, Atsunori Kajiki, Yuya Yoshino, Takashi Tsubota, Norio Yamanishi
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Publication number: 20080165514Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) having a multi-layered structure for improving shielding against electromagnetic interference, the PCB including one or more signal layers and an outer grounding layer located on an outermost surface of the PCB. Accordingly, the radiation of electromagnetic waves to the outside from the outer grounding layer is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong-won HWANG
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Publication number: 20080165515Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit board having electronic components integrated therein, including a carrier board having an metallic oxide layer formed on each two surfaces of a metal layer, and having at least one through cavity; at least a semiconductor chip hold in the opening; at least a capacitor disposed on one surface of the carrier board, wherein the surface with the capacitor disposed thereon is at the same side with the active surface of the semiconductor chip. The capacitor is constituted of a first electrode plate disposed on partial surface of one side of the carrier board, a high dielectric material layer disposed on the surface of the first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate, paralleling and corresponding to the first electrode plate, disposed on the surface of the high dielectric material. The metal layer and the oxidation layer of the carrier board can enhance rigidity as well as tenacity and also integrate semiconductor chips and capacitors in the circuit board structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: PHOENIX PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Shih-Ping Hsu, Kan-Jung Chia
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Publication number: 20080165516Abstract: An optical port apparatus includes a housing having oppositely disposed first and second housing surfaces and a housing body extending therebetween. A housing aperture extends about a central axis of the housing body. A groove surrounds the housing aperture. The groove extends partially through the housing body and has a bottom groove surface spaced from the second housing surface by a groove side wall. A shelf is located between the groove and the housing aperture. A gasket is located in the groove adjacent the bottom groove surface. The gasket surrounds the housing aperture. A window is located across the housing aperture in contact with the shelf. An elastomeric adhesive is located in the groove between the groove side wall and at least one of the window and the gasket. A bezel is fastened to the second housing surface adjacent the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Robin Harvey Pruss, Mark Thomas Scheitler, Carey Allen Nazarian, Rita Robin Walters, Michael P. Radochonski
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Publication number: 20080165517Abstract: Electronic devices can be provided with at least one first circuit component coupled to a first circuit board, at least one second circuit component coupled to a second circuit board, and a mating assembly coupled to the boards for holding them in a vertical stack. The first circuit components can face the second circuit components in the stack. One or more of the first circuit components can be horizontally offset from one or more of the second circuit components in the stack to reduce the thickness of the mated circuit boards. Portions of the circuit boards and the mating assembly can shield the circuit components of the stack from electromagnetic interference.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Erik L. Wang, Louie Sangunietti
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Publication number: 20080165518Abstract: A flip chip mounting process or a bump-forming process according to the present invention is characterized in that electrically-conductive particles are fixed on electrodes formed on an electronic component. A composition comprising solder powder, a convection additive and a resin component is supplied onto a surface of the electronic component, the surface is provided with the electrodes. The supplied composition is heated up to a temperature enabling the solder powder to melt. As a result, the convection additive boils or is decomposed so as to generate a gas. The generated gas produces a convection phenomenon within the supplied composition. Since the convection phenomenon promotes the movement of the solder powder, the solder powder can move freely within the composition. The electrically-conductive particles serve as nuclei for the solder powder to self-assemble and grow.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Takashi Ichiryu, Seiichi Nakatani, Seiji Karashima, Yoshihiro Tomita, Koichi Hirano, Toshio Fujii
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Publication number: 20080165519Abstract: A method of forming a microelectronic assembly includes positioning a support structure adjacent to an active region of a device but not extending onto the active region. The support structure has planar sections. Each planar section has a substantially uniform composition. The composition of at least one of the planar sections differs from the composition of at least one of the other planar sections. A lid is positioned in contact with the support structure and extends over the active region. The support structure is bonded to the device and to the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Nystrom, Giles Humpston
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Publication number: 20080165520Abstract: A CLA device comprises a CLA plug that is insertable into an external CLA socket, for example, a DC CLA socket inside a vehicle. The CLA device has a housing coupled to the CLA plug, for example, by integration or via a tethered wire, with the housing having a support surface. A port interface connector in the CLA device engages with a complementary port interface connector of an external device at a cantilevered support point when the external device is attached to the CLA device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
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Publication number: 20080165521Abstract: A three-dimensional architecture chip includes a base chip including a unit integrated thereon and configured to perform electrical signal operations. An active layer is separately fabricated from the base layer. The active layer includes a component to service the unit of the base chip. The active layer is bonded to the base chip such that the component is aligned in vertical proximity of the unit. An electrical connection connects the unit to the component through vertical layers of at least one of the base chip and the active layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: KERRY BERNSTEIN, Paul William Coteus, Ibrahim (Abe) M. Elfadel, Philip George Emma, Kathryn W. Guarini, Thomas Fleischman, Allan Mark Hartstein, Ruchir Puri, Mark B. Ritter, Jeannine Madelyn Trewhella, Albert M. Young
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Publication number: 20080165522Abstract: A bundling apparatus for the organization of electrical wires. The bundling apparatus comprising a body with a first end and a second end, the body being movable from an extended position to a compressed position. The body holding the electrical wires together when the bundling apparatus is in the extended position and the electrical wires being movable when the bundling apparatus is in the compressed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: David Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20080165523Abstract: An illumination system, comprising a radiation source and a monolithic ceramic luminescence converter comprising at least one phosphor capable of absorbing a part of light emitted by the radiation source and emitting light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light; wherein said at least one phosphor is an europium(II)-activated oxonitridoaluminosilicate of general formula EA2-zSi5-aAlaN8-bOb:Euz wherein 0<a<4, 0<b<4 and 0<z<0.2; EA is at least one earth alkaline metal chosen from the group of calcium, barium and strontium provides a system with a converter that is effective for conversion of high energy radiation, such as radiation in the UV to blue range of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is also effective, as it is a good transmitter of the light energy, that results from the conversion of the high energy radiation input. Otherwise the light would be absorbed in the material and the overall conversion efficiency suffers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Peter Schmidt, Wolfgang Busselt, Silvia Golsch
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Publication number: 20080165524Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) has a single sided “U” shape circuit soldered with a light emitting diode (LED), a conducting spring soldered to an open end on the reverse side. PCB based LED mounted inside a conducting shell to emit light toward a light guide tube by magnetic attraction realized by a conducting member having a conducting pole; a refill fits through the light guide tube, and a magnet mounted inside a cap member. One lead of the LED electrically connected to an anode of batteries, the other lead electrically connected to the conducting shell. But the batteries are insulated from the conducting shell; a cathode of the batteries electrically connected to the conducting pole, which is insulated from the conducting shell, as the magnet attracts to the conducting pole and conducting shell by magnetic attraction to conduct an electric current, the LED is lit up for illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20080165525Abstract: A Christmas tree replica includes a shank extending upright from and supported by the base, a spiral frame connected to the shank and light bulbs electrically connected to one another via cables which are received inside the passage of the spiral frame. The light bulbs are axially extending away from the spiral frame such that decorative effect is enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Hsiu-Tsen Chang
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Publication number: 20080165526Abstract: The display space of a multiple door display merchandiser is illuminated by one or more vertically extending lamps (80) disposed intermediate the vertical sides of an access opening to the display space. A multiple door assembly (44) covers the access opening. To enhance the illumination of the display space, a pair of vertically extending side reflectors (92) are provided, one extending alon one side of the access opening and the other extending along the other side of the access opening. An additional reflector may be mounted to an interior facing surface of the door along an upper front region of the door and/or a lower front region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Riad Saraiji, Mark A. Daniels, Robert J. Reese, Stephen Kenney, Thomas E. Drago
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Publication number: 20080165527Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a housing, at least one light source, and at least one light-altering device positioned relative to the light source for receiving and altering light from the light source. In some embodiments, a method may include transporting a portable illumination apparatus and positioning the portable illumination apparatus relative to another component such that at least a portion of the another component is within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Carl R. VanderSchuit
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Publication number: 20080165528Abstract: A ceiling light emitting assembly includes a first plate with at least a first light emitting source thereon for emission of light. When in use, the first plate extends at a first angle to a substantially horizontal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company LimitedInventors: Ming Lu, Kai Chiu Wu, Lei Shi, Chak Hau Pang
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Publication number: 20080165529Abstract: The present invention relates to a flashlight with battery cartridge assembly which comprises a case disposed with a light source assembly and a battery cartridge assembly which is removably inserted into the case, wherein the battery cartridge assembly comprises a battery cartridge and an end cap which are fixedly connected with each other, and a switch is disposed between the battery cartridge and the end cap, and the battery cartridge is in a tubular shape for housing one or more batteries, and one end of the battery cartridge which faces the light source assembly is disposed with a first electric contact and a second electric contact, both of which are electrically connected to the light source assembly respectively, and the other end of the battery cartridge which faces the end cap is disposed with a third electric contact and a fourth electric contact, both of which are electrically connected to the switch respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: KAPER INDUSTRIAL LIMITEDInventor: Shiu-Fai Stephen MAN
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Publication number: 20080165530Abstract: A light array includes a major light, at least one minor light and a dimmer. The minor light is connected to the major light. The dimmer connected to the major light. The dimmer is operable for adjusting the luminance of light emitted from the major and minor lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Westerveld Johannes Hendrikus
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Publication number: 20080165531Abstract: A multiparameter light is disclosed, which incorporates an LED (light emitting diode) tracking ring surrounding a main output lens. The LED tracking ring is capable of additive color mixing and in turn can simulate the color of the main projected light projecting from the main output aperture or output lens of the multiparameter light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Michael Bell, David Dahly, David Karl Peck
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Publication number: 20080165532Abstract: A gas light bulb of high luminance is disclosed. The light bulb comprises a reflective shade and light bulb units mounted and supported within the reflective shade, characterized in that the internal surface of the reflective shade is provided with reflective mirror and the center position of the reflective shade is extended to form a neck portion and the light bulb includes at least two rows of light bulb units, and each light bulb unit has a space for filling with a gas and the space includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and the first and the second electrode are respectively supported and positioned by a conductor, and the conductor is connected to a metallic conductive wire as an electrical point.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Lung Chen, Hui-Hsiang Feng, Ya-Chuan Yeh
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Publication number: 20080165533Abstract: A lighting system comprised of a central controller, a digital communications path, and a plurality of image projection lighting devices (IPLDs) is provided. The IPLDs contain cameras that can capture both visible light and infrared light. Address signals sent from the central controller first address a particular IPLD and then command signals sent from the central controller control an infrared blocking filter to be positioned in and out of a camera optical path of the particular addressed IPLD.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Richard S. Belliveau
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Publication number: 20080165534Abstract: A light source for an atomizing device, specifically an atom absorption spectrometer comprising one, two, or more lamps, whose ray can be selected by means of at least one two-dimensionally moveable optical selection element, and which can be directed in the direction of atomizing device. Fine-tuning is thereby achieved quickly with little constructive expenditure and with low costs. A very high degree of accuracy is possible from the selector through a rotational and highly adjustable rotation spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: PerkinElmer Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventors: David H. Tracy, Bernhard H. Radziuk, Klaus Fischer
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Publication number: 20080165535Abstract: An LED down light replacement apparatus is disclosed for insertion into a recessed-light housing can, which includes an LED light source, a means for mounting said LED light source within the housing can, an LED driver circuit electrically connected to the LED light source, a heat sink in thermal contact with the LED light source, and means for removing heat generated by the LED light source. The means for removing heat generated by the LED light source can include a fan and/or ventilation holes in the top of the housing can.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Joseph B. Mazzochette
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Publication number: 20080165536Abstract: An LED module includes a latching component, a frame holding an LED thereon, a heat spreader located in the latching component and a heat transfer member having a heat-dissipating unit remote from the LED and a heat pipe thermally connecting with the heat spreader, the LED and the heat-dissipating unit. The latching component cooperates with the heat spreader to tightly press the frame being attached on the heat spreader. The heat transfer member thermally connects with the heat spreader and transfers heat from the LED to an ambient environment. The latching component has two spring pieces pushing the frame toward the heat spreader and the heat pipe. The spring pieces electrically engage with the frame to thereby electrically connect with the LED.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHENG-TIEN LAI, ZHI-YONG ZHOU, QIAO-LI DING
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Publication number: 20080165537Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a housing, and a heat conducting member made of a highly thermally conductive material. The heat conducting member includes a base plate that is mounted on the housing and that has one side opposite to the housing, and at least one heat conducting fin extending from the base plate away from the housing. The LED lamp further includes a light emitting diode unit mounted on the side of the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Wen-Chin Shiau
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Publication number: 20080165538Abstract: A lighting system including various improvements is disclosed. Fixtures can accept lamps of differing variants and types in the same lamp socket without damage and with automatic connection to the appropriate power. Telescoping fixture housings and an optical system in which compound optical arrays produce multiple parallel beams and focal points reduce fixture size. A multi-stage color-mixing system efficiently produces both saturated colors and tints from a simple mechanism comparable in complexity and cost to prior art systems. Such fixtures can be packaged to ship contained entirely within prior art rigid truss, deploying to “use” position with little or no effort. A unified system supplies power and control to such fixtures, both “conventional” and “automated” as well as chain motors using the same power and data multi-cable cable. And both trusses and shipping cases are fabricated from simple structural shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Michael Callahan
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Publication number: 20080165539Abstract: This application relates to a light-emitting device comprising a light channel having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, an inner surface intersecting with each of the upper and lower surface by different angles, and an escape surface; and a light-emitting element having a bottom surface substantially parallel to the inner surface and emitting light traveling inside the light channel toward the escape surface. In an embodiment, the escape surface of the light-emitting device is an inclined plane with lens array thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Chia-Liang Hsu, Shu-Ting Hsu
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Publication number: 20080165540Abstract: This invention provides an illuminator emitting light with light from a light source, the illuminator having: a coating layer including a first light scattering agent; and a substrate layer including a second light scattering agent, a ratio of a thickness of the coating layer to a thickness of the substrate layer being 1/300 to 1/7, and a ratio of a light scattering agent concentration of the coating layer to a light scattering agent concentration of the substrate layer being 100/1 to 2,000/1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATIONInventors: Nobuyoshi Umeniwa, Kanako Sakata
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Publication number: 20080165541Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a lampshade, a light source module and a condensing plate. The light source module is disposed in the lampshade, and has a light-emitting diode (LED) device and a circuit board. The LED device is disposed on the circuit board. The condensing plate is disposed in the lampshade and disposed over the LED device. The condensing plate has a condensing element disposed corresponding to the LED device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: PRODISC TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Yen-Chun Chou, Ching-Chung Chen
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Publication number: 20080165542Abstract: Provided are a multifunctional optical film having light transmission, light diffusion, heat resistance, UV-shielding properties, etc., due to the use of optical silicone resin(s), and showing improved production efficiency based on physical properties (e.g., release property, smoothness) of the silicone resin(s), and a surface light source device and a liquid crystal display employing the optical film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Sang Gun Kim, Eung Chan Lee, Seung Sang Hwang, Jae Hwan Shin
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Publication number: 20080165543Abstract: The present invention relates to a lateral light emitting apparatus, which comprises: a frame with a pit, and the bottom of the pit has a first spacer and a second spacer; a base disposed between the first spacer and the second spacer, and at least one side of the base has a wing that is bent and extended to the outside of the frame; a first light emitting chip; a first pad coupled to a positive electrode through a conductive wire, and at least one side of the first pad has a contact part that is bent and extended to the outside of the frame; and a second pad coupled to a negative electrode through another conductive wire, and at least one side of the second pad has a contact part that is bent and extended to the outside of the frame. With the aforementioned structure, the wing can be affixed on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a heat sink in order to conduct electricity and expel heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Chih-Chia Lin, Chung-I Chiang, Lin-Wuu Chang
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Publication number: 20080165544Abstract: A protective enclosure for a lighting fixture, for example, stage- or studio-type lighting instruments to protect the lighting fixture from damage when used in multipurpose gymnasium/auditorium facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT, INC.Inventors: Martin S. Lazarus, Edwin B. Jones
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Publication number: 20080165545Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a light fixture adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening of the structure. A thermal insulation barrier surrounds the light fixture, is positioned in close proximity of the opening of the structure and constructed so as to entrap heat from the opening of the structure. A trim has an outer surface, configured to substantially enclose the opening, consists of at least one fireproof material, and is adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface is disposed in proximity to the opening of the structure and forms a continuous surface with the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Aaron O'Brien
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Publication number: 20080165546Abstract: A assembly includes at least a first and a second light emitting source for emission of light, and an air passage between the first and second light emitting sources to allow air flow therethrough for dissipation of heats generated by the light emitting sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company LimitedInventors: Ming Lu, Chak Hau Pang, Kai Chiu Wu, Lei Shi
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Publication number: 20080165547Abstract: A lighting apparatus (2) includes a housing (4) of plastic material, the housing (4) defining a translucent window (12), and a light emitting diode assembly (3) on a printed circuit board (34). The apparatus (2) may be attached to the hull (14) of a boat by means of a flange (10) and a nut (16). The apparatus (2) may include a heat sink (36) machined from a solid aluminium bar. The housing (4) may be connected to a sealing cap (6). The housing (4) is preferably injection-moulded from a thermoplastic material such as polycarbonate. Electrical wires may extend through a central bore (42) of the heat sink (36) and the sealing cap (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Grant Harold Amor, Carl Denis Amor
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Publication number: 20080165548Abstract: There is provided a vehicle lighting assembly, which includes a plurality of light sources, and a light guiding body having a light incident portion and a reflecting portion corresponding to the light sources on a back surface side, for emitting a light generated when a light being incident from the light incident portion is reflected by the reflecting portion from a front portion, wherein the light guiding body is divided into a plurality of blocks whose emergent light modes are different, and a reflection and diffusion area is formed on a boundary portion between two adjacent blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Akihiro Misawa, Chiharu Totani, Tatsuya Oba
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Publication number: 20080165549Abstract: A light for motor vehicles includes a rod-shaped optical waveguide having at least two optical waveguide arms arranged behind one another in their longitudinal direction, and between which at least one light source is arranged whose light can be coupled on a front side of the light into the optical waveguide arms and can be emitted transversely to their longitudinal direction by way of a light exit surface situated opposite a reflecting surface. In a central area between the optical waveguide arms, a row of more than two light sources is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the optical waveguide arrangement. The light of two outer light sources can be coupled into the respective front sides of the adjacent optical waveguide arms, and the light of at least one light source situated in-between the two outer light sources can be emitted directly in the direction of the light exit surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Carsten BEFELEIN, Martin Enders
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Publication number: 20080165550Abstract: A light source assembly (10) includes a light source (12) and a base (14) to which the light source is detachably attachable. The base is adapted to orient the light source to a plurality of positions when the light source is mounted thereon. The light source comprises a battery mounted therein for providing power thereto, at least when the light source is disconnected therefrom. The base is also adapted for being powered by the battery and/or by an alternative power source. The light source is adapted to be operational both when mounted on the base and when disconnected therefrom. The light source assembly may further comprise a mounting plate for attachment thereof, for example, to a building or an external surface of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Doron Carmi
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Publication number: 20080165551Abstract: The backlight device includes a plurality of packages, and a light guide plate. The package includes a housing for package, and a plurality of light sources. The housing for package includes a tubular part having a wall surrounding the circumference, a bottom wall provided at one end of the tubular part, and a passing part provided at the other end of the tubular part for passing the light from inside to outside of the tubular part. The plurality of light sources are contained in the housing for package and disposed in the bottom wall, and emit light. The plurality of packages are arrayed in one direction. At least part of the layout of light sources relative to the incident plane is different from mutually adjacent packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Naotada Okada, Toshitake Kitagawa
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Publication number: 20080165552Abstract: The switching power supply apparatus includes detection means for detecting that leak current of an input smoothing capacitor becomes a predetermined value or more and first auxiliary switching means connected in series with respect to the input smoothing capacitor. The first auxiliary switching means becomes an on state during a normal operation, whereas the first auxiliary switching means goes into an off state in a case where the detection means detects that the leak current of the input smoothing capacitor becomes a predetermined value or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Haruo NISHI
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Publication number: 20080165553Abstract: An AC/DC converter system comprises an input circuit for connection to a three phase AC source. An isolation transformer comprises a set of primary windings and first and second sets of secondary windings magnetically coupled to the set of primary windings. The first and second sets of secondary windings are phase shifted by select amounts from the set of primary windings. The set of primary windings is connected to the input circuit. An AC/DC converter comprises first, second and third three phase rectifiers, the first three phase rectifier being powered by the first set of secondary windings, the second three phase rectifier being powered by the second set of secondary windings, and the third three phase rectifier being powered by the input circuit. An impedance matching inductor is electrically connected between the input circuit and the third three phase rectifier. An output circuit is connected between the AC/DC converter and a DC load.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Mahesh M. Swamy