Patents Issued in March 6, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140063780
    Abstract: A drip chamber illumination device including a body and an illumination arm coupled to the body. A light source is disposed on or near the end of the illumination arm wherein the light source may comprise at least one light, but preferably two lights spatially offset that are directed toward a substantially common focal area. The lights may be able to illuminate in different colors. The illumination device further includes a clip attached to the body and configured to removably couple the illumination device to a tube/flush line positioned below a drip chamber. A switch on the device allows a user to selectively provide power from a power source to the lights. The illumination arm may be angled with respect to the body so that the illumination arm may have a substantially vertical orientation when and embodiment of the illumination device is clipped to the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Coleman MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20140063781
    Abstract: An electronic incense assembly includes a light source, a collimating lens, a lens array, a number of electronic incense sticks. The light source is configured for emitting a first light beam having a divergent angle. The collimating lens is configured for collimating the first light beam into a parallel second light beam. The lens array has an array of converging lenses, each of which is configured for converging a part of the second light beam passing therethrough into a third laser beam. Each of the electronic incense sticks has an open end arranged to receive one third light beam and a transparent bubble formed at an end opposite to the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: PO-CHOU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140063782
    Abstract: A unit for dispensing repellant that is mounted on a fence post. The unit also has a lighting system for illuminating an area. The dispensing system and lighting system are operable independently of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: The Schawbel Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Shapiro, Wender Wang
  • Publication number: 20140063783
    Abstract: A lighting device for a ventilating fan comprising a power pack module and a light-emitting module composed of a lighting louver and a radiator, wherein first positioning lugs projected out of a horizontal projection plane of the power pack module are formed on the top of the power pack module and fixed on the light-emitting module by screws; and a through hole which a cable, used for supplying power for a light-emitting unit, runs through is respectively formed on a side face of the radiator making contact with the power pack module and a side face of the power pack module making contact with the radiator. The lighting device for the ventilating fan further comprises hooks formed on the radiator and a second positioning lug formed on the power pack module, wherein the hooks and the second positioning lug are used for fixing the lighting device on the ventilating fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co., Ltd., Panasonic Ecology Systems Guangdong Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shenghui ZHONG, Liang TIAN, Shouyong GAO, Jian PENG, Haiping YUAN, Yinan ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20140063784
    Abstract: A multi-layered decorative electronic device cover that fastens to an electronic device, such as the outer screen of a laptop computer. The electronic device cover is sufficiently rigid to protect the laptop, yet also transparent enough to allow the light form a light source on the laptop to pass through. A passive light can passes through the translucent material of the cover. An active light can pass through a decoratively designed hole in the cover. The cover includes a first layer that attaches directly to the laptop. A second layer may attach to the first layer, and a third layer can also overlay the second layer. Each layer can have its own unique functional and decorative characteristics. Each layer can include a lens for taking pictures, a screen for displaying images, a prism. An optical fiber can also carry light from the laptop's light source to each layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory P. Muiter
  • Publication number: 20140063785
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an LED encapsulation for direct backlight module, which includes a base, which is mounted to an LED chip set on a backplane of the direct backlight module; and a support section, which extends from a surface of the base for supporting and fixing a diffusion board of the backlight module. The present invention also discloses a direct backlight module. Practicing the direct backlight module and the LED encapsulation thereof according to the present invention eliminates the need for individually mounting a support structure on the backplane of the backlight module to support a diffusion board and reduces the working hours and the expense for processing the backplane so as to further reduce the cost of the backlight module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Gang Yu
  • Publication number: 20140063786
    Abstract: A backlight module and a backlight lamp guide for the backlight module. The backlight lamp guide (5) comprises: a fixed base (3); a lamp clamping portion (2) provided on a first side of the fixed base (3); and a snap-fit structure (4) provided on a second side of the fixed base (3) opposite to the first side, wherein the snap-fit structure (4) comprises a snap-fit resilient structure (44); when the snap-fit structure (4) and a back cover (7) are snap-fitted, the snap-fit resilient structure (44) is elastically deformed, to exert an elastic retaining force on the back cover (7) in a direction away from the fixed base (3). The snap-fit resilient structure (44) facilitates a sufficient snap-fit of the snap-fit structure (4) with the back cover (7) of a backlight module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Wenbo Sun
  • Publication number: 20140063787
    Abstract: A backplane for a backlight module is disclosed. The backplane includes a light incident support for arranging a light source of the backlight module. The light incident support includes an aeration tank for dissipating heat generated from the light source, a sidewall and a connected bottom, wherein the light incident support is formed by extruded alumni. A liquid crystal device and a backlight module are also disclosed. The above backplane, backlight module and liquid crystal device may reduce the cost and enhance the heat dissipation performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chong Huang, Yu-chun Hsiao, Yi-cheng Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140063788
    Abstract: A backlight system and the liquid crystal device are disclosed. The backlight system includes a back plate, optical films and a protecting member. The back plate includes at least two main connecting members, and at least one main connecting member includes a top plate and a down plate. The protecting member includes a first portion and a second portion. The protecting member is fixed on the top plate so that the first portion is arranged above the top plate to separate the top plate and the liquid crystal panel above the top plate. The second portion is arranged on a down surface of the top plate to separate the top plate and the optical films. In this way, the assembling efficiency is high and the labor cost is low. In addition, the risk of scratching the liquid crystal panels and the optical films during the assembling process of the backlight system is also reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Yu-chun Hsiao, Chengwen Que, Pangling Zhang, Dehua Li
  • Publication number: 20140063789
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight module, which includes a light source and an aluminum extrusion. The aluminum extrusion forms at least one thermal chamber. The thermal chamber is a penetrating hollow structure having an opening. The present invention also discloses a liquid crystal display device having the backlight module. Practicing the backlight module of the present invention and the liquid crystal display device using the backlight module allows a channel for air flow to be formed in the interior of the thermal chamber to enhance heat dissipation performance, eliminate the operations of forming a light bar through packaging the light source and an MCPCB and bonding the light bar to the aluminum extrusion, decrease thermal resistance interface, and saves assembling material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chong Huang, Zexin Wu, Yuchun Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20140063790
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an LED lighting system adapted for use on the surface of wearable articles, such as headwear (e.g., helmets), outwear (coats, jackets), and sporting wear (uniforms). The LED lighting system may be used to provide safety lighting, for example, ambient illumination of the wearer's movements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Philip Gold
  • Publication number: 20140063791
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a flashlight may include a tubular body and a finger rotation feature disposed on the tubular body. In other embodiments, a flashlight accessory may include a flashlight connector to removably attach to a flashlight, a finger rotation feature, and a finger trigger to activate the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew G.C. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20140063792
    Abstract: A downlight fixture includes an optic housing, a light-emitting diode (LED) array, and a lens-less reflector. The LED array emits directional light rays in a downward direction towards an illuminated target. The reflector is mounted within the optic housing and adjacent to the LED array. The reflector has a hyperbolic wall continuously extending between a narrow neck and a wide bell. The light rays are spread into a light beam within the reflector upon making contact solely with the hyperbolic wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Juno Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Spencer, Zhong Xie, Tony Geralds
  • Publication number: 20140063793
    Abstract: A light fixture having a ā€œUā€-shaped frame inside a sealed cylindrical housing. Mounted along the center of the face of the frame are one or more LED lamp panels, which include a number of LEDs, some of which may be powered by a back-up source such as an optionally supplied battery for emergency egress lighting. The lamp panels are mounted using a thermal interface material to promote heat transfer from the LED lamp panels to the frame, which in turn radiates the heat into the volume of the housing to enhance cooling. To each side of the LED lamp panels, a highly polished reflector is attached to the frame to focus and concentrate the light while simultaneously shielding the LEDs from heat radiated from the frame. Attached to the obverse side of the frame is a ā€œUā€-shaped back cover that forms an electrical enclosure. An optional diffuser may be supplied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: RIG-A-LITE PARTNERSHIP, LTD.
    Inventors: Syed Q. Hasan, Anibal Z. Rosado, William E. Martin
  • Publication number: 20140063794
    Abstract: Curved printed circuit boards, light modules, and methods for curving a printed circuit board are disclosed. An example light module includes a curved printed circuit board having electrical connections and a plurality of light sources attached to the curved printed circuit board and electrically coupled to the electrical connections. A power supply is electrically coupled to the plurality of light sources through the electrical connections of the curved printed circuit board and is configured to provide power to the plurality of light sources. An example method for curving a printed circuit board includes forming a plurality of cuts on a substantially flat printed circuit board substrate and bending the printed circuit board substrate to form a curved printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Foshan Innovative Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Esmail Khalid Parekh
  • Publication number: 20140063795
    Abstract: For a headlight comprising a plurality of light-emitting diode arrangements (LG) arranged in a manner distributed in planar fashion on a carrier plate (TP), a cooling device for dissipating thermal power losses arising in the individual light-emitting diode arrangements, in which cooling device a plurality of flow channels extending parallel in terms of flow engineering are provided. The individual flow channels each contain a heat sink (KK), around which flows the partial air flow through the flow channel (FR) for the transfer of heat and which is connected to the relevant assigned light-emitting diode arrangement in a manner exhibiting good thermal conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: JB-LIGHTING LICHTANLAGENTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Helge Hoffmann, Hans-Ulrich Tobuschat
  • Publication number: 20140063796
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey S. Jacak
  • Publication number: 20140063797
    Abstract: One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu, Robert E. Schleicher
  • Publication number: 20140063798
    Abstract: A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g, diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Michael Rotella, Gary Robert Allen, Benjamin Lee Yoder, David C. Dudik, Charles Leigh Huddleston, II, Thomas Alexander Knapp
  • Publication number: 20140063799
    Abstract: Wafer edge inspection approaches are disclosed wherein an imaging device captures at least one image of an edge of a wafer. The at least one image can be analyzed in order to identify an edge bead removal line. An illumination system having a diffuser can further be used in capturing images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140063800
    Abstract: A lighting device has a holder, multiple LED modules and multiple light-homogenized elements. The holder has an axis and multiple working surfaces. The axis is defined axially through the pillar and the base. The working surfaces are formed in an outer side surface of the holder and are arranged around the axis. The LED modules are respectively mounted on the working surfaces of the holder. The light-homogenized elements are respectively mounted on the working surfaces of the holder. Therefore, the LED modules are respectively positioned on the working surfaces to increase the illumination of the side area of the lighting device, and the light-homogenized effect of the light emitted from the lighting device is improved by the light-homogenized elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Min-Hwa CHOU
  • Publication number: 20140063801
    Abstract: An illumination lens includes a light receiving surface 101; and a light exit surface 103. When the axis of 101 is designated as Z-axis, a position of the bottom of the lens is designated as z=0 and X-axis and Y-axis are defined in a plane which contains z=0 and is perpendicular to Z-axis, 101 is symmetric about YZ-plane and XZ-plane and a cross-sectional area of a cross section of 101 parallel to XY-plane monotonously decreases with increase in z-coordinate. When the maximum value of z-coordinate on 101 is designated as d and a radius of the cross section of 103 at z=0 is designated as r, a point (x, y) on a cross section of 101 at z=0.3 d is represented by ( x a ) 2 + ( y b ) 2 = f ? ( ? ) ? ? 0 ? ? ? ? 2 ( 1 ) where a and b represent constants and ? = tan - 1 ? ( y x ) ? ? f ? ( 0 ) = f ? ( ? 2 ) = 1.0 , ? and ? ? f ? ( ? ) ? 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: NALUX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daisuke SEKI, Katsumoto IKEDA, Takatoshi SUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20140063802
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an optical system for LEDs for control of light output from the LEDs. One or more optical pieces may be provided with each being over one or more LEDs and configured to direct a majority of light output from such one or more LEDs toward a desired illumination direction. A formed reflector array may be placed over the optical pieces and include openings each sized to at least partially receive one of the optical pieces and reflectors each extending upward from and provided partially over one of the openings and one of the optical pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Joseph Garcia
  • Publication number: 20140063803
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a length adjustable LED assembly, optical system using same, and method of assembly therefor. In one embodiment, an optical system comprises a first LED and second LED board each comprising a plurality of LEDs operatively mounted thereon along their respective lengths in accordance with a designated array. The second LED board is adjustably fixable in lengthwise overlapping relationship to the first LED board to provide a length adjustable extension thereto and substantially continuously maintain an optical system output over a combined length of the first LED board and the second LED board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: AXIS LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Adrian Nisel
  • Publication number: 20140063804
    Abstract: Modular multichannel light sources connector systems and methods are provided. A lighting assembly includes substrates, each with a respective plurality of ports and conductive path configurations. Each path configuration includes a plurality of conductive paths between the respective plurality of ports. At least two conductive path configurations are the same. A connector couples one of a plurality of first ports on a first substrate to one of a plurality of second ports on a second substrate. A multichannel power supply's outputs are each coupled to an associated conductive path on the first substrate. A first light source is coupled to two conductive paths on the first substrate, and to a first output. A second light source is coupled to two conductive paths on the second substrate, corresponding to the conductive paths on the first substrate, and to a second output, different from the first output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Lekatsas, Biju Antony, David Lidrbauch
  • Publication number: 20140063805
    Abstract: Provided is a light source assembly including: a frame including a device region; a radiator mounted on the device region and detachable therefrom; and a light source including a light emitting device disposed at a position corresponding to the device region above the radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jin Kwan SONG, Young Jeong YOON
  • Publication number: 20140063806
    Abstract: A heat-dissipating structure for LED lamp has a lamp cover, and a power conversion device and a ceramic substrate mounted inside the lamp cover. The lamp cover has multiple heat-dissipating holes and multiple mounting ears. Each mounting ear is formed on an edge of one of the heat-dissipating holes and is bent inwardly with the heat-dissipating hole uncovered. The ceramic substrate is mounted on the mounting ears. The ceramic substrate has multiple LEDs mounted thereon, absorbs heat generated when the LEDs emit light and conducts the heat to the lamp cover through the mounting ears. The heat generated when the LEDs are lit and the power conversion converts a mains power is transferred to a heat convection space between the ceramic substrate and the lamp cover, and is further dissipated to an ambient environment, thereby achieving fast heat dissipation and a light LED lamp without additional heat sink thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: David Huang
  • Publication number: 20140063807
    Abstract: A lighting unit includes a base and light emitting elements. At least a pin is disposed at the top of the base, and the light emitting units are provided on and electrically connected to the pin. At least a conductive hole is formed at a location in the base corresponding to the pin for communicating with the top and the bottom of the base. Also, a plurality of the lighting units are integrally arranged to form a light emitting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Yi-Sho Liang
  • Publication number: 20140063808
    Abstract: In a laser lighting device, a fly's eye lens and a condenser lens are disposed in an optical path of pulsed laser light emitted from a light source, and an electro-optical crystal element for continuously changing the deflection direction of the pulsed laser light with respect to the incident light and allowing the deflected light to pass therethrough is disposed in a position between the light source and the fly's eye lens or between the fly's eye lens and the condenser lens. The electro-optical crystal element is formed, for example, of a pair of electrodes and an optical crystal material disposed between the electrodes, and a voltage is applied between the electrodes to produce an electric field that changes the refractive index of the electro-optical crystal element. As a result, non-uniform illumination due to interference fringes produced by light having passed through the fly's eye lens can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: V Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Kajiyama, Michinobu Mizumura, Makoto Hatanaka, Yoshikatsu Yanagawa
  • Publication number: 20140063809
    Abstract: An LED device such as a lamp or light comprises an LED for emitting light and electronics for powering the LED. An enclosure retains at least a portion of the electronics. A heat sink for dissipating heat from the LED assembly is provided where a portion of the heat sink clamps the enclosure to secure the heat sink structure to the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventor: Yaote Huang
  • Publication number: 20140063810
    Abstract: An LES is a surface from which light emanates from a lighting fixture. The present disclosure relates to a providing a lighting fixture that has an actual light emitting surface (A-LES), which is substantially smaller than the maximum potential LES (M-LES) for the lighting fixture. The M-LES is defined as the theoretical maximum LES for the mounting structure of the lighting fixture, and the A-LES is defined as the actual LES of the lighting fixture, as dictated by the lens or optical structures of the lighting fixture. The A-LES may provide an LES that is not only smaller, but also shaped differently, from the M-LES, to help control the light output of the lighting fixture based on the lighting application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Randolph, John R. Rowlette, JR., Craig Thomas Curtis
  • Publication number: 20140063811
    Abstract: An optical semiconductor lighting apparatus includes a heat sink including a heat dissipation base and a plurality of heat dissipation fins formed on a lower surface of the heat dissipation base; an optical semiconductor device placed on the heat dissipation base; and an optical cover coupled to an upper side of the heat sink to cover the optical semiconductor device. The heat dissipation base is formed with an air flow hole through which upper ends of the heat dissipation fins are exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: POSCO LED COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung Min YUN, Min Su KIM, Jung Hwa KIM, Dong Soo KIM, Kyoo Seok KIM
  • Publication number: 20140063812
    Abstract: A downlight reflector assembly for a light-emitting diode (LED) light source includes a kicker reflector and an upper scoop. The kicker reflector has a reflector wall extending between a small top opening and a large bottom opening along a transverse axis. The reflector wall has an internal surface with an illuminated area and a non-illuminated area. The upper scoop is mounted in the small top opening of the kicker reflector and has a reflective multi-faceted surface with a concave curvature relative to the LED light source. The upper scoop extends from the top opening in part along the transverse axis and covering a portion of the top opening. The multi-faceted surface faces both of the illuminated area of the kicker reflector and the top opening for reflecting light rays received through the top opening towards the illuminated area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Juno Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Geralds, Martin Lee
  • Publication number: 20140063813
    Abstract: A projection lamp includes a bulb, a main reflective cover and a secondary reflective cover. The bulb includes a wick and a lamp tube which wraps the wick. The wick is configured to emit divergent light beams while the bulb is lit up. The main reflective cover is connected to the lamp tube and includes a main reflective surface facing the wick. The main reflective surface is configured to convert the divergent light beams into projection beams. The secondary reflective cover is melt bonded to the lamp tube and includes a secondary reflective surface facing both of the wick and the main reflective surface. The secondary reflective surface is configured to reflect a portion of the divergent light beams, cannot be directly emitted onto the main reflective surface, onto the main reflective surface while the bulb is lit up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Arclite Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Lung Chen, Hui-Hsiang Feng, Ya-Chuan Yeh
  • Publication number: 20140063814
    Abstract: An illumination system may include a receiver which is mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and a light module that may include a cover and an LED assembly. The LED assembly is rotateably attached to the cover and seats within the receiver. The receiver may have touch-safe terminals attached thereto for providing power to the LED assembly. The LED assembly may include a cup which enables potting material to be easily included in the assembly during manufacturing. When the LED assembly is attached to the receiver, blades on the LED assembly mate with the terminals on the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Victor Zaderej, Mark A. Cole
  • Publication number: 20140063815
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a base, a driving circuit board mounted to the base, a lighting module, a light guide member, and a reflecting member for reflecting light transmitted from the light guide member. The lighting module includes LEDs annularly disposed on and connected electrically to the driving circuit board. The light guide member has a light-receiving end corresponding in position to the LEDs. The reflecting member has an annular reflecting portion disposed in the light guide member, and a covering portion extending outwardly from a distal end of the annular reflecting portion and covering a distal end of the light guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Ching-Tien Lin
  • Publication number: 20140063816
    Abstract: An optical element according to the present invention includes a light receiving surface which is designed to cover an emitting surface of a planar light source device, a reflecting surface, a light exit surface which is contiguous to the periphery of the reflecting surface. When the center of the emitting surface is designated as a point O and an axis which passes through the point O and is perpendicular to the emitting surface is designated as an optical axis of the optical element, the reflecting surface has a concave portion around the optical axis and an outer edge surrounding the concave portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: NALUX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daisuke SEKI, Katsumoto IKEDA
  • Publication number: 20140063817
    Abstract: A lighting device, in particular in the form of a ceiling, wall, floor or outside light, having a punctiform light source, preferably in the form of an LED, and a lens assigned to the light source, which has a light entry recess in the form of a bowl or blind hole, which deflects at least part of the incident light, indirectly or directly, onto a totally reflecting and/or mirrored lateral surface, which in turn deflects the light onto a light exit surface, which forms a front side of the lens located opposite the light entry recess. The lateral surface of the lens, which deflects the light coming directly or indirectly from the light entry surface onto the light exit surface by means of total reflection and/or mirroring, is provided with a multiplicity of facets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: BARTENBACH HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Christian Bartenbach
  • Publication number: 20140063818
    Abstract: An LES is a surface from which light emanates from a lighting fixture. The present disclosure relates to a providing a lighting fixture that has an actual light emitting surface (A-LES), which is substantially smaller than the maximum potential LES (M-LES) for the lighting fixture. The M-LES is defined as the theoretical maximum LES for the mounting structure of the lighting fixture, and the A-LES is defined as the actual LES of the lighting fixture, as dictated by the lens or optical structures of the lighting fixture. The A-LES may provide an LES that is not only smaller, but also shaped differently, from the M-LES, to help control the light output of the lighting fixture based on the lighting application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Randolph, John R. Rowlette, JR., Craig Thomas Curtis
  • Publication number: 20140063819
    Abstract: Provided is a reflector for a light-emitting diode which has a small decrease in reflectance in a range from the ultraviolet region to visible region, and has excellent heat resistance, light resistance, and weather resistance, and a housing having this reflector. The reflector for a light-emitting diode is obtained by molding a fluororesin composition containing a filler with an average particle diameter of smaller than 1 ?m, wherein the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the reflectance at a wavelength of 240-700 nm is within 25%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: DUPONT MITSUI FLUOROCHEMICALS CO LTD
    Inventor: Pham Hoai Nam
  • Publication number: 20140063820
    Abstract: A lamp tube includes a light transmission tube, a heat dissipation structure, a die bonding substrate and at least one light source. The light transmission tube includes first guiding rails disposed on opposite positions of the inner wall thereof. The first guising rails and the inner wall of the light transmission tube form first grooves. The heat dissipation structure inserts into the light transmission tube, and includes a die bonding area, extending arms downwardly extended from opposite sides of the heat dissipation structure, and connecting arms connected to the extending arms. Each of the extending arms includes second guiding rails and second grooves. The second guiding rail is engaged with the first groove, and the first guiding rail is engaged with the second groove. The die bonding substrate is placed on the die bonding area. The light source is placed on the die bonding substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Kuang Chen, Fu-Tse Tang, Chia-Lun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20140063821
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly and systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. The enclosure assembly may include a base plate, a plurality of sidewalls, and one or more insulator layers disposed on the sidewalls. When coupled to a module, the enclosure assembly may least partially enclose the module to prevent the spread of EMI, to assist in heat dissipation, to protect the structural integrity of the module, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Shashikant G. Hegde, Ashutosh Y. Shukla, Kenta K. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140063822
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wiring board includes a base assuming a flat plate shape, a wiring pattern provided in a position on one surface of the base and apart from a peripheral edge of the base, a first metal layer provided on the opposite side of the base side of the wiring pattern, and a second metal layer configured to cover the first metal layer and a sidewall of the wiring pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Akihiro SASAKI, Kazuo SHIMOKAWA, Takuya HONMA, Nobuhiko BETSUDA, Kiyoshi NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20140063823
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes an apparatus body, an LED unit including an LED substrate, and a fixing member which attaches the LED substrate to a bottom surface of the apparatus body. The fixing member has elasticity and includes: a fixing claw having a flat plate, which protrudes in a planar direction and which presses the LED substrate against the bottom surface of the apparatus body; and a positioning claw having an L-shape, which protrudes in the planar direction and which contacts at least one side of the LED substrate in the planar direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryuya Miwa, Ryota Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140063824
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a head lamp for a vehicle are provided. The system includes a first head lamp that is configured to block a part of a first light emitted from a first light source to form a first shaded line on a front road of a vehicle. In addition, a second head lamp is configured to block a part of a second light emitted from a second light source to form a second shaded line on the front road of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeong Myong Guan, Hansub Lee, Se Young Bang
  • Publication number: 20140063825
    Abstract: A rear structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle for preventing rainwater or the like splashed by a rear wheel from entering a fresh air inlet of an engine intake system. The rear structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle includes a rear fender halved into a first fender and a second fender connected to each other. The first fender is formed with a hanging portion so as to cover the rear and upside of a rear wheel and the second fender covering the upside of the rear wheel with a fresh air inlet being provided lateral to and in front of the rear wheel. The first fender and the second fender are disposed to overlap each other in an anteroposterior direction. The second fender is disposed on the vehicle-widthwise inside of the first fender. The second fender has anteroposteriorly and downwardly extending sidewalls at both vehicle-widthwise lateral end portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masanori NAKAMURA, Takasumi YAMANAKA, Michio ATSUCHI, Masashi NAGAYAMA, Kyosuke INADA, Noriyoshi SASAKI, Yoshihiro ARAI
  • Publication number: 20140063826
    Abstract: A saddle type vehicle provided with a headlight stay for permitting a harness laying operation to be easily carried out. A motorcycle is provided with the headlight stay which is supported on a head pipe and extends toward the vehicle front side from the head pipe. A headlight unit is attached to the headlight stay. The headlight stay includes a first stay extending forward from the head pipe, in a side view of the vehicle and a second stay which is supported in a cantilever manner by a front portion of the first stay and extends rearwardly and upwardly. The headlight unit is partly disposed on the front side of the second stay and is disposed so as to overlap with the first stay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yuji NOGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20140063827
    Abstract: A watercraft includes a light source illuminated in response to a sound signal. The light source may be a decorative light or color coded to function as a port light, a starboard light, or an aft light. The sound source may be from a wireless transmission, line level output from a media player, or speaker output from media player, as examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Bradley Ethington
  • Publication number: 20140063828
    Abstract: A paddleboard system includes a paddleboard having an upper surface, a lower surface and a specific peripheral outer shape, and a fitted skirt having the specific peripheral outer shape of the paddleboard and additional material providing a first extension on the lower surface and a second extension on the upper surface fully around the specific peripheral outer shape, such that the fitted skirt is enabled to engage the paddleboard and stay in place in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Richard S. Roach, Karen M. Roach
  • Publication number: 20140063829
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a heat dissipating system for a light can include: a light source comprising an LED; a reflector adjacent the LED; a housing around the LED module; and a flexible conductive connector attached at one end to a heat sink and at another end to the light source, and configured to conduct heat away from the light source and to the heat sink. The heat sink is located remote from the light source. In an embodiment, a method of dissipating heat away from a LED module can include: conducting heat from the LED module through a flexible conductive connector to a heat sink, wherein a lamp comprises the LED module, a housing, and a reflector, and wherein the heat sink is located external to the LED housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Poovanna Theethira Kushalappa, Triloka Chander Tankala, Arunachala Parameshwara