Patents Issued in July 10, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080165504
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes
  • Publication number: 20080165505
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard A. McCoy, John M. Knight, David A. Weinkauf
  • Publication number: 20080165506
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes
  • Publication number: 20080165507
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Christian L. Belady, Eric C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080165508
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Erik L. Wang, Sean Murphy, Tang Yew Tan, Jeffrey Eugene Neaves, Lawrence E. Davis, Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20080165509
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, John M. Knight, Christopher S. Moes, David A. Weinkauf
  • Publication number: 20080165510
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: ADVICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kosei Nishimoto, Koji Yanai, Takahiro Naganuma
  • Publication number: 20080165511
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuya Mayuzumi, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiro Sasaki, Kiyoomi Kadoya
  • Publication number: 20080165512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Leonard J. Gramse, Houn Sang, Dean A. Waskosky, Matthew D. Toyli
  • Publication number: 20080165513
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Akinobu Inoue, Sadakazu Akaike, Atsunori Kajiki, Yuya Yoshino, Takashi Tsubota, Norio Yamanishi
  • Publication number: 20080165514
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong-won HWANG
  • Publication number: 20080165515
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: PHOENIX PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Ping Hsu, Kan-Jung Chia
  • Publication number: 20080165516
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Robin Harvey Pruss, Mark Thomas Scheitler, Carey Allen Nazarian, Rita Robin Walters, Michael P. Radochonski
  • Publication number: 20080165517
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Erik L. Wang, Louie Sangunietti
  • Publication number: 20080165518
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Takashi Ichiryu, Seiichi Nakatani, Seiji Karashima, Yoshihiro Tomita, Koichi Hirano, Toshio Fujii
  • Publication number: 20080165519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Tessera, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nystrom, Giles Humpston
  • Publication number: 20080165520
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Publication number: 20080165521
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20080165522
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: David Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20080165523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Peter Schmidt, Wolfgang Busselt, Silvia Golsch
  • Publication number: 20080165524
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Ming Huang
  • Publication number: 20080165525
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiu-Tsen Chang
  • Publication number: 20080165526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Riad Saraiji, Mark A. Daniels, Robert J. Reese, Stephen Kenney, Thomas E. Drago
  • Publication number: 20080165527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Carl R. VanderSchuit
  • Publication number: 20080165528
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
    Inventors: Ming Lu, Kai Chiu Wu, Lei Shi, Chak Hau Pang
  • Publication number: 20080165529
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: KAPER INDUSTRIAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Shiu-Fai Stephen MAN
  • Publication number: 20080165530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Westerveld Johannes Hendrikus
  • Publication number: 20080165531
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Michael Bell, David Dahly, David Karl Peck
  • Publication number: 20080165532
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Lung Chen, Hui-Hsiang Feng, Ya-Chuan Yeh
  • Publication number: 20080165533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Richard S. Belliveau
  • Publication number: 20080165534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: PerkinElmer Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David H. Tracy, Bernhard H. Radziuk, Klaus Fischer
  • Publication number: 20080165535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph B. Mazzochette
  • Publication number: 20080165536
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHENG-TIEN LAI, ZHI-YONG ZHOU, QIAO-LI DING
  • Publication number: 20080165537
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Chin Shiau
  • Publication number: 20080165538
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Callahan
  • Publication number: 20080165539
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Liang Hsu, Shu-Ting Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080165540
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Umeniwa, Kanako Sakata
  • Publication number: 20080165541
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: PRODISC TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Chun Chou, Ching-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20080165542
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Sang Gun Kim, Eung Chan Lee, Seung Sang Hwang, Jae Hwan Shin
  • Publication number: 20080165543
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Chih-Chia Lin, Chung-I Chiang, Lin-Wuu Chang
  • Publication number: 20080165544
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Martin S. Lazarus, Edwin B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080165545
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Aaron O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20080165546
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
    Inventors: Ming Lu, Chak Hau Pang, Kai Chiu Wu, Lei Shi
  • Publication number: 20080165547
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Grant Harold Amor, Carl Denis Amor
  • Publication number: 20080165548
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akihiro Misawa, Chiharu Totani, Tatsuya Oba
  • Publication number: 20080165549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Carsten BEFELEIN, Martin Enders
  • Publication number: 20080165550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Doron Carmi
  • Publication number: 20080165551
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Naotada Okada, Toshitake Kitagawa
  • Publication number: 20080165552
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Haruo NISHI
  • Publication number: 20080165553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Mahesh M. Swamy