Patents Issued in November 17, 2016
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Publication number: 20160334049Abstract: Method of providing a multilayer coating. The method includes applying a first coating layer, which is substantially a metal, having a thickness of approximately 25 microns to approximately 200 microns directly on and in contact with a substrate; applying a second coating layer, which is a mixture of the metal and a polymeric material, having a thickness of approximately 5 microns to approximately 200 microns directly on and in contact with the first coating layer; applying a third coating layer, which is substantially the polymeric material, having a thickness of approximately 5 microns to approximately 200 microns directly on and in contact with the second coating layer; and at least one of: heating the substrate to approximately the fusing temperature of the metal when applying the first coating layer; and heating the substrate to approximately the fusing temperature of the polymeric material when applying the third coating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: OERLIKON METCO (US) INC.Inventor: James WEBER
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Publication number: 20160334050Abstract: The disclosed invertible structures rely on combinations of translational movements to effect inversion. An exemplary invertible structure includes a track operable to be slidably coupled to a connector element of a longitudinal structure. In an embodiment, the connector element may include at least two connectors at least partially disposed in a slot defined in the track, which may have a plurality of translational axes for translational movements of the connectors of the longitudinal structure that would effect the inversion of the longitudinal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: David Jalbert, David Simonelli
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Publication number: 20160334051Abstract: A movement auxiliary device for a machine stand includes a foot stand. Two sides of the lower end of the foot stand are provided with first and second side seats having vertical rail grooves, respectively. A movable lever, a pivot seat and a lifting roller assembly are provided between the two rail grooves. The foot stand is provided with a support seat. A connecting board having a pedal is pivotally connected between the support seat and the pivot seat, which can be pivoted on the pivot seat. The movable lever is pivotally connected with a pneumatic cylinder to provide a buffering function for the lifting roller assembly and the machine stand. The pedal is controlled for the connecting board and the pivot seat to generate a link pivot, such that the lifting roller assembly is descended to the ground or ascended upward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: CHIN-FENG CHANG
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Publication number: 20160334052Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising a device body, a first linking member and a supporting member is provided. The first linking member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to the device body. The supporting member is pivotally connected to the second end. The supporting member moves relative to the device body via the first linking member, the first linking member rotates relative to the device body via the first end, and then the second end moves close to or out from the device body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Ya-Lin Wu, Shu-Chun Hsiao, Chia-Chang Tsui, Tsung-Ju Chiang, Ming-Hsing Yang
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Publication number: 20160334053Abstract: A magnetic bracket includes a base and at least two posts at opposite ends of the base. The posts bend upwards from the base such that at least two clips are operable to attach at the posts at opposite ends of the base. The posts have a notch between the base and ends of the posts to permit the clips to hook onto the posts. The magnetic bracket may be clipped into a vehicle chassis by removably inserting the clips into a slot of the vehicle chassis. A body panel such as a headliner having a magnetic fastener attached to the body panel may then be magnetically self-aligned and removably attached to the base having a magnetic portion. The magnetic fastener is operable to be removably attached to the magnetic portion. The magnetic bracket is attached to a non-magnetic part of a vehicle chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Daniel James Dickenson, Michael Walter Smith
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Publication number: 20160334054Abstract: The present invention relates to a fixing anchor for fixing components or parts to a support surface such as that provided by a rigid element, such as, for example, the engine block, or to intermediate elements which in turn are fixed to rigid elements, such as, for example, an intermediate pin mounted on the engine block, wherein said fixing is devised for bolted attachments. The anchor according to the invention is made up of a structure that can be manufactured from a single part of punched and stamped sheet metal, where the development thereof in sheet metal forms a single part, giving rise to an inexpensive and easy-to-manufacture component. The special configuration from the single part of punched and stamped sheet metal shows high rigidity and the resulting anchor is particularly suitable for anchoring heavy components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: José Antonio GRANDE FERNÁNDEZ, Germán TRONCOSO
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Publication number: 20160334055Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a back plate, at least one lower receiving channel adjacent to a lower edge of the back plate and configured to receive a lower holding tab of a line-replaceable unit, at least one upper receiving channel adjacent to an upper edge of the back plate and configured to receive an upper holding tab of the line-replaceable unit, and at least one tensioning member configured to urge the lower holding tab and the upper holding tab into the at least one lower receiving channel and the at least one upper receiving channel, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: James Strecker, Nicholas David Nagrodsky, William David Shields, Steven Henry
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Publication number: 20160334056Abstract: Improvements in a bracket is disclosed for mounting an electrical box onto a mounting bar. An electrical box can be preinstalled onto the bracket and clamped onto the mounting bar using wings. Wings on the bracket are biased towards a closed position and can be moved to an open position by squeezing tabs on said wings. A fastener hole on the central body of the bracket allows for installers to preinstall an electrical box onto said bracket. Thus, an installer can secure the bracket and electrical box using a screw and adjust the position of the bracket on the mounting bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: ORBIT INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Saeed NIKAYIN, Kai ZHANG, Gilbert LOERA, Andrew Choi
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Publication number: 20160334057Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system having a clamping element and a mating piece, which each have a shape-stable basic body and are attached to one another so as to be movable toward one another, by means of a bracing device, and between which there is a free space, in which an object can be disposed, wherein the mounting system is configured in such a manner that during a clamping process, the clamping element and the mating piece are moved toward one another on a straight line that leads through the center of the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Tormaxx GmbHInventor: Hubert KOCH
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Publication number: 20160334058Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lubricant injector that implements extrusion and pumping of a lubricant using a single power source, and that can intermittently perform the extrusion of the lubricant, the lubricant injector including: a storage unit including: a storage chamber filled with a lubricant; a piston provided in the storage chamber; a screw shaft coupled to the piston to lift and lower the piston while rotating; a following gear provided on a lower end of the screw shaft; and an elastic support member provided to elastically support the following gear; a power generation unit provided to provide a rotation driving force; and an emission unit including: a cylindrical cam rotating by operating in conjunction with the power generation unit; a driving gear provided on an upper end of the cylindrical cam; a plunger pumping the introduced lubricant; and a discharge passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Yun jong Yang
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Publication number: 20160334059Abstract: A tool for liquid disposal is provided for collecting liquids and for changing engine oil or other hydrocarbon containing products, whereby the liquid, spent oil, or hydrocarbon is encapsulated in a non-biodegradable substance rendering the kit safe for disposal in a non-hazard or controlled substance landfill. A disposable container with a diffuser may be composed of rows of apertures that are used to channel the liquid to all levels of the container so that liquids can be exposed to the maximum surface area of the non-biodegradable substance contained in layered pouches containing the absorbent for total encapsulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: William Boroughf
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Publication number: 20160334060Abstract: A cryogen vessel port arrangement for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system comprising a port (30) for guiding cryogen into a cryogen vessel is described. The port (30) comprises a siphon tube (32), a siphon cone (33), which is in flow connection with the siphon tube (32), and a pipe (34) with an inlet opening (35) and an outlet opening (36). The inlet opening (35) is configured for connecting it with a coldhead sock and the outlet opening (36) is in flow connection with the port (30) and the siphon cone (33). The port (30) comprises a port component (40) which comprises a flow channel (44) with a first opening (41) configured for connecting it with a service siphon (53, 63), a second opening (42) which is in flow connection with the siphon cone (33), and a third opening (43) which is in flow connection with the outlet opening (36) of the pipe (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: PATRICK WILLIAM RETZ, NEIL CHARLES TIGWELL
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Publication number: 20160334061Abstract: A Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is routinely used in environments when there is no breathable air and in emergency situations. However, CABA/SCBA tanks have limited capacity to hold compressed air, and BA filling stations are required in environments in which it may be necessary to refill the CABA/SCBA tanks during an emergency situation. Disclosed is a BA filling station system with a back-up air supply and remote activation. Two or more filling stations are interconnected by one or more air supply lines to provide a flow of compressed air between the filling stations, and one or more remote activation lines to control the flow. Advantageously, the system provides redundancy between the remotely located BA filling stations and substantially improves safety by making available a back-up source of an air supply from another interconnected filling station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Jonathan George Toelle
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Publication number: 20160334062Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, as well as a system, for filling a container with an amount of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) which is partially converted into an amount of solid CO2 into said container, for the purpose of maintaining one or more products, loaded into said container, at a defined temperature, below a defined temperature, or within a defined temperature range, which temperature or temperature range is below environmental temperature. The invention further relates to a method and a system for providing identification and traceability data determining the container and its loaded one or more products, and for enabling the identification of said container during transport to a particular destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Praxair Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jérôme KERMAIDIC, Nathalie BRIXY
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Publication number: 20160334063Abstract: A portable air tank includes a reservoir including a space for containing compressed air, an upper neck, a channel through the neck, internal threads on a surface of the channel, external threads on an outer surface of the neck, and an annular bottom in the channel; a communication member in the channel and including a stem, a tunnel in the stem, and an annular member on a bottom of the stem and rested on the annular bottom; a sealing ring rested on the annular member; and a cap including an axial hole for receiving the stem, external threads secured to the internal threads to urge the annular member against the annular bottom for airtight purposes, and a top handle member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Chung Wei Huang, Wen-Hung Li, Cheng Yu Huang
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Publication number: 20160334064Abstract: A LED illuminating device includes a plurality of LED tubes, electrically connected in series and/or in parallel, and one LED tube driver, separately disposed outside the LED tubes and spaced apart from the LED tubes. The LED tube driver is electrically connected to the plurality of LED tubes through an external extension line. The LED tube driver and each LED tubes can be replaced individually so as to reduce the replacement cost. In addition, the LED tube driver is spaced apart from the LED tube, that the LED tube driver can avoid being damaged because of the heat. The lifetime of the LED tube driver is prolonged and the replacement frequency of the LED tube driver is reduced. Therefore, the LED illuminating device of the present invention has low maintenance cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Hsien-Lu Lin
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Publication number: 20160334065Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lighting device (100), the method comprising the steps of providing (S1) a sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, forming (S2) a lighting device housing from the sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, such that the lighting device housing comprises a first portion (212) connected to a second portion (214) by a flexible connecting portion (202), folding (S3) the first (212) or second portion (214) about the flexible connecting portion (202) to enclose a light source (210) and driver electronics (206) within an enclosed region of the lighting device housing, and securing (S4) the first portion (212) to the second portion (214) such that the lighting device housing maintains the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Reinier Imre Anton DEN BOER
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Publication number: 20160334066Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device (100) comprising a tubular body (120), said tubular body comprising a carrier (130) mounted inside the tubular body such that the tubular body comprises a first inner volume (102) delimited by a first arcuate section (121) of the tubular body and the carrier; and a second inner volume (104) delimited by a second arcuate section (124) of the tubular body and the carrier, wherein the carrier supports a plurality of solid state lighting elements (32) arranged to emit a luminous output into the first inner volume; and the first arcuate section (121) comprises a transparent region (123) and a translucent region (122) obscuring the solid state lighting elements, said transparent region extending from the translucent region to the carrier; wherein the carrier (130) comprises a central region extending along the length of the tubular body (120), and defining a recess in which the solid state lighting elements (32) are located, which recess prevents the solid state lighting elements (32)Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Mou Kun YUAN, Xuefei YANG, Zhong WANG
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Publication number: 20160334067Abstract: A method for making an LED lighting fixture includes the steps of: a) cutting a flat blank to form a flat plate including a central piece having a central region and a circumferential region, and a plurality of peripheral extensions; b) forming on the flat plate a patterned circuit which includes a plurality of electrical contact pairs that are formed on the central piece or the peripheral extensions; c) bringing a plurality of LED dies into electrical contact with the electrical contact pairs, respectively; and d) bending the peripheral extensions rearwardly relative to the central piece and toward the central axis to form a shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Hung YI, I-Lin TSENG, Po-Cheng HUANG, Hui-Ju YANG
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Publication number: 20160334068Abstract: An adjustable solar-charged lamp configured to collect and store energy from the sun and to illuminate the lamp with the stored energy, the lamp including a housing, a lens engaged with the housing; a solar collector attached to the housing; a battery and a light emitting device disposed within an interior of the housing and in communication with the solar collector; and a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the solar collector is repositionable to the hanger assembly to provide maximum exposure to a light source, such as the sun.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Stephen KATSAROS
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Publication number: 20160334069Abstract: The disclosure discloses a multi-source homework lamp comprising: a first lampshade and a second lampshade connected to a shaft, wherein the first lampshade and the second lampshade are rotatable around the shaft; main lights disposed inside each of the lampshades; and a control unit for controlling the luminance of the main lights and controlling the rotation of the first lampshade and the second lampshade, thereby controlling the angle between the two. In the multi-source homework lamp according to the disclosure, by a design of the two-piece main lights with the angle being variable, the illuminance is caused to be more uniform, and the illumination range and the illumination luminance of the homework lamp may be adjusted more conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Chunyan Ji, Yanbing Wu, Fei Liu, Tian Yang
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Publication number: 20160334070Abstract: A solar lighting device, disclosed herein, comprises a solar cell assembly, attached to an elongated lighting device holder through an attachment assembly which can be rotated to provide an orientation of the solar panel so as to harvest more sun light.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Jason Young Cho, Kim Jong Sun
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Publication number: 20160334071Abstract: A light emitting apparatus can include: a first connecting part and a second connecting part connected to each other to form a propagation channel therebetween through which laser beam from a laser light source can propagate, and a power supply cable including a pair of terminals provided in a middle thereof and connected to and separated from each other. One of the terminals can be included in the first connecting part and the other thereof can be included in the second connecting part. When the first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected to each other, the terminals can be connected to each other to constitute a supply channel configured to supply drive power to a driving circuit. When the first and second connecting parts are disconnected, the connected terminals can be separated from each other to cut off the supply channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Toshihiro SEKO
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Publication number: 20160334072Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle headlight intended to produce a low beam having an at least partly oblique cut-off. This same module further comprises an additional lighting function making it possible to generate a high type beam, the dimensions of the lighting module remaining identical. The light sources of the two respective low and high beam functions are arranged in a vicinity of the focus of an optical portion of the module such that the lighting module remains compact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Jean-Luc Meyrenaud, Paul Racine, Ziyed Thabet
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Publication number: 20160334073Abstract: A lamp assembly operable to project light in a forward direction along an optical axis includes at least one light emitting device, a first light collector and a second light collector. The at least one light emitting device includes a light emitting surface. The first light collector is disposed on a first side of the light emitting device and defines a first axis. The first light collector is symmetrically disposed about the first axis. The second light collector is disposed on a second side of the light emitting device opposite the first side and defines a second axis. The second axis is substantially aligned with the first axis. The second light collector is symmetrically disposed about the second axis. The first and second axes are tangential to the light emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Ronald Owen WOODWARD
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Publication number: 20160334074Abstract: An illumination apparatus, including: multiple LEDs; and a lens unit that is placed correspondingly to the respective LEDs, wherein the lens unit includes a transmission lens, a first total-reflection lens, and a second total-reflection lens, wherein an incidence surface and an emission surface of the transmission lens, as well as incidence surfaces, emission surfaces and total-reflection surfaces of the first total-reflection lens and the second total-reflection lens are two-axis anamorphic aspherical surfaces, a microlens array is formed on at least one of the incidence surface and the emission surface of the transmission lens, a microlens array is formed on at least one of the emission surfaces, the total-reflection surfaces and the incidence surfaces of the first total-reflection lens and the second total-reflection lens, and the microlens arrays each have a structure in which microlenses are periodically arrayed, and are arrayed along the vertical and horizontal directions of the illumination apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: ATSUSHI FUKUI, SHOHROH MOCHIDA, TAKAYUKI YAMAGUCHI, TOMOYUKI OGATA
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Publication number: 20160334075Abstract: An illumination lens condenses a light from a light source and emits the light toward a display to illuminate the display. The illumination lens includes multiple first lens surface parts having a shape obtained by extracting multiple portions of a first virtual lens surface along a first optical axis, the first virtual lens surface defining the first optical axis on which the light source is disposed and being at least twice differentiable between optical axes arranged in a reference direction, and multiple second lens surface parts having a shape obtained by extracting multiple portions of a second virtual lens surface along a second optical axis, the second virtual lens surface defining the second optical axis and being at least once differentiable between the optical axes arranged in the reference direction. The first lens surface parts and the second lens surface parts are alternately arranged in the reference direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Takahiro NAMBARA
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Publication number: 20160334076Abstract: Various arrangements for light distribution incorporated as part of a device are presented. A circular light guide may be used that receives light from a plurality of light emitters that can be arranged in a circular pattern. A conical reflector may be used and may be positioned to reflect light emitted from the circular light guide onto an exterior of a case of the device. The conical reflector may reflect light such that light is reflected by the exterior of the case in the shape of a halo into an ambient environment of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: William R. Dong, Adam Mittleman, Bryan Macomber
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Publication number: 20160334077Abstract: A method for manufacturing light distribution members includes: preparing a joined body in which a plurality of transmissive plates are joined with a light shield part being interposed between adjacent ones of the transmissive plates; fixing a light-shielding frame to the joined body so as to surround an outer periphery of the joined body as seen from one direction; and cutting the joined body and the light-shielding frame perpendicularly to a surface of the joined body to which the light-shielding frame is fixed, thereby obtaining a plurality of light distribution members each having a plurality of transmissive pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Dai WAKAMATSU, Masatsugu ICHIKAWA, Masahiko SANO
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Publication number: 20160334078Abstract: An optical film, a light-emitting device and a display device are provided. The optical film includes a quantum rod film layer and a light transmission prism layer located on a light emergent side of the quantum rod film layer. The prism layer is configured at the light emergent side of the quantum rod film layer to converge the linearly polarized light transmitted by the quantum rod film layer, so that the brightness of the light located at the light emergent side of the whole optical film is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Shang Wang, Ki Man Kim
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Publication number: 20160334079Abstract: A lighting device, in particular suitable for being embedded in the ground, comprising an external appliance body, of a substantially cylindrical shape, comprising a bottom wall and a side wall which extends from said bottom wall. A lighting source attached to said bottom wall of the external appliance body and suitable to emit a beam of light with a main axis (X), towards a lens suitable to focus said beam of light. Lateral translation means are also provided for suitable to cause a translation of the lens on a lens plane orthogonal to said main axis so as to offset the centre of the lens from said main axis, and rotation means suitable to cause a rotation of the offset lens on said lens plane around said main axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: ANDREA DONNINI
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Publication number: 20160334080Abstract: A light engine for a light emitting element includes an element substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements is mounted, a plurality of circuit substrates connected to one another in an insulated state in order to apply a drive voltage to the light emitting elements and connected to the element substrate in an insulated state, and a plurality of protection substrates configured to surround the element substrate and the circuit substrates and to make contact with the element substrate and the circuit substrates in an insulated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Bum Mo Ahn, Seung Ho Park, Tae Hwan Song
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Publication number: 20160334081Abstract: A coupling structure of a lampholder housing includes an outer sleeve and a top cover. The outer sleeve includes at least one square slot and at least one L-shaped notch formed at an outer wall proximate to the top edge of the outer sleeve. The top cover includes a first transverse flip plate disposed at an inner periphery proximate to the bottom of the top cover and corresponsive to the square slot and a second transverse flip plate corresponsive to the L-shaped notch. When the top cover is covered onto the outer sleeve, the first transverse flip plate pushes a wall of the outer sleeve to be pressed into the square slot while the second transverse flip plate is being entered along the L-shaped notch, so that the top cover and the outer sleeve are connected securely with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Te-Shui Peng
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Publication number: 20160334082Abstract: A modularized smart home-care lighting device includes a lighting device including a base and a swappable assembly. The base is provided therein with a plurality of LEDs and an insertion slot. The insertion slot allows for installation and connection of a swappable assembly that has a camera for panoramic surveillance and monitoring. The camera has a circumference in which a detection module that detects an environment outside the lighting device and an ancillary module corresponding to the detection module to provide reminder and alarm. The swappable assembly is readily inserted into the base to establish secured connection therewith. Through electrical connection with the main control panel in the swappable assembly, the lighting device is allowed for expansion for diverse functions, which in combination with automatic connection with household electrical appliances, allows family members to be well taken care of to achieve the purpose of smart home care.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Kaipo Chen
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Publication number: 20160334083Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module is in thermal communication with front and back heat sinks for dissipation of heat therefrom. The LED module is physically held in place with at least the back heat sink. A mounting ring and locking ring can also be used to hold the LED module in place and in thermal communication with the back heat sink. Key pins and key holes are used to prevent using a high power LED module with a back heat sink having insufficient heat dissipation capabilities required for the high power LED module. The key pins and key holes allow lower heat generating (power) LED modules to be used with higher heat dissipating heat sinks, but higher heat generating (power) LED modules cannot be used with lower heat dissipating heat sinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
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Publication number: 20160334084Abstract: An interchangeable adapter for changing a light bulb that includes a head piece that has a base plate with opposite first and second sides and that defines a platform at the first side. A gripping member extends from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side. The gripping member is positioned substantially centrally with respect to the platform to engage the light bulb. At least one release member links the base plate and the gripping member wherein movement of the base plate actuates the release member. An engagement member extends from the second side of the base plate away from the first side for engaging a holder of the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: JOSEPH GURWICZ
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Publication number: 20160334085Abstract: Support structure configured to engage both a lamp and adjacent structure, after the lamp has been installed horizontally in a socket, and maintains the lamp in horizontal alignment with regard to the socket. The lamp is installed in the socket, at least one adjustable length pin of the support structure is adjusted to a desired length, and the support structure is engaged with the lamp. If the lamp was installed in a ceiling, a lens or cover is also installed. Regardless, the support structure engages an adjacent surface (such as the ceiling lens or cover, or a surface in the recess of a wall), thereby maintaining the lamp in horizontal alignment with regard to the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Timothy Taylor
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Publication number: 20160334086Abstract: The present invention relates construction element comprising: a sandwich structure comprising an electrically insulating layer and an electrically conducting front layer and an electrically conducting rear layer which are spaced apart by the electrically insulating layer. A circuit board is carrying an electronic component and is positioned between the electronic component and the electrically conducting rear layer. The electronic component comprising a first and a second electrical terminal, wherein the first electrical terminal is in electrical connection with the electrically conducting front layer, and the second electrical terminal is in electrical connection with the electrically conducting rear layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: LED IBOND INTERNATIONAL APSInventor: Lars Frederiksen
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Publication number: 20160334087Abstract: A display apparatus for lighted footwear, having a spring switch, a battery-powered integrated circuit sealingly encapsulated, a plurality of illuminators, and a wiring harness connecting the illuminators to points of the integrated circuit, the integrated circuit being configured for activating the illuminators in a sequential pattern that can include repeated activation cycles when the spring switch is subjected to an effective acceleration. The display apparatus preferably includes the battery being sealingly encapsulated together with the spring switch and the integrated circuit; an ON/OFF switch can be included for selectively producing a deep sleep state of the integrated circuit that is unresponsive to the spring switch. Also disclosed is footwear incorporating the display apparatus, wherein the encapsulated enclosure is located within a sole heel portion of the shoe, and the illuminators are distributed on the footwear for external view.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Jiayang Lin
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Publication number: 20160334088Abstract: An electrical component with two conductive leads and two conductive wires are held within a housing. Each lead is inserted into a housing hole to make electrical contact with a wire conductor. Multiple additional electrical components (which may or may not be LEDs) can be held in similar housings attached their own pairs of wires. A PCB assembly can be attached to hold one or more such assemblies. A resilient PCB housing holds a PCB by an interference fit while conductive wires are inserted into its wire cavity so that exposed portions of conductive wires make electrical contact with electrical traces of the PCB which is biased by wire insulation. Two conductors can be held by the PCB housing which are forced into electrical contact with the PCB when it is inserted into the resilient PCB housing which then biases such contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Carmen Rapisarda
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Publication number: 20160334089Abstract: This invention provides low voltage lighting assemblies and lighting systems that are easy to install, and are particularly useful in landscape lighting applications. Electrical connections between all components, including lighting assemblies, switches, power supplies, etc., are simplified through use of connectors. In one embodiment a lighting assembly comprises a circuit card having first and second zones, and a spanning zone that separates the first zone from the second zone by a selected distance. The electrical connectors and other elements are disposed in the first zone, and at least one lighting element such as an LED is disposed in the second zone. Installation of the embodiments requires little or no modification of the structures in which they are installed, since the spanning zone is adapted to span across the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Peter Freill
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Publication number: 20160334090Abstract: A connector for connecting mutually facing ends of elongate lighting devices is provided. The connector includes a connector body having opposed end regions coupleable to the facing ends of said lighting devices. The connector body includes a light emission region between the opposed end regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Alberto Zanotto, Simon Bobbo, Valerio Michielan, Andrea Morra
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Publication number: 20160334091Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting apparatus includes: a power supply unit configured to convert AC current and/or voltage into DC current and/or voltage and output the converted DC current and/or voltage, a light emitting module comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of LEDs disposed on a first side of the PCB, wherein the light emitting module is configured to receive the DC current from the power supply unit, a fan module configured to receive the DC voltage from the power supply unit, and a temperature sensor configured to generate temperature information and transmit the temperature information to the fan module. Moreover, the temperature sensor is disposed on the PCB.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Sang Hyuk KIM, Seok Jin KANG, Yoon Gil JANG, Su Woon LEE
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Publication number: 20160334092Abstract: Wearable headlight devices and related methods are provided and can include a luminaire that can include a housing having a luminaire vent therein for receiving cooling air and a light source contained within the housing. An air moving device can be located outside of the luminaire for facilitating cooling air intake through the luminaire vent. An exhaust tube can be connected to the luminaire and the air moving device to facilitate air flow of the cooling air between the luminaire and the air moving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: James Strong, Richard A. Tamburrino, John M. Ryan, Roger W. A. Leseberg, Ervin Goldfain, David M. Babson, David Stephens, Angelo Martellaro
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Publication number: 20160334093Abstract: A luminaire featuring LEDs is disclosed. Each LED is affixed to a support structure and may have an individual reflector or refractor subsystem to modify light output. Multiple air vents or radiators are provided to even the temperature distribution between LEDs. In one embodiment, the support structure is arranged as a framework of bridges between LEDs with air gaps in between bridges. A fan may be provided to further enhance cooling. The LEDs and fan may have internal or external control means, including possibly wireless means. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Q Technology, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Stack, Ted Huff
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Publication number: 20160334094Abstract: An appliance and a user interface assembly configured to provide a uniform user interface background appearance when features of the user interface are not illuminated are provided. More specifically, an ink may be applied to a component of the user interface assembly such that when light is directed toward the ink to illuminate the features, the light passes through the ink to the user interface and the illuminated features of the user interface are clearly visible against the background of the user interface. However, when light is not directed toward the ink to illuminate the features, the user interface appears to be a substantially opaque, uniform color. Thus, the user interface may have a dead front appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: James Carter Bach, Jaime Alexander McPherson
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Publication number: 20160334095Abstract: One or more components of an existing microphone clamp/stand may be used to support a light source. The light source may be attachable to one part of the existing microphone clamp, or the light source itself may be formed into the shape of a microphone so that it can be readily secured in the existing microphone clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Barnas
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Publication number: 20160334096Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a candleholder that may be manipulated by a user to advance a candle within a candleholder to facilitate optimal burning. Embodiments describe a candleholder having a platform to move a candle within a holder. Embodiments disclose a prepackaged semi-soft candle, which is readily movable against a candleholder's inner surface. Embodiments of the present invention disclose a handle permitting a user to manipulate platform height, allowing a candle to be raised or lowered within a candleholder. Embodiments disclose a disc, sized larger than the platform, preferably formed of a soft rubber sponge which stabilizes the candle and prevents candle wax from moving below the platform's surface. An alternative embodiment omits the disc, the platform being sealed by a seal around the platform's perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Suzetta D. Von Zell
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Publication number: 20160334097Abstract: Disclosed is a steam compressing and storing device for a waste heat boiler, which is connected to the waste heat boiler generating steam by collecting waste heat from external facilities and stores the steam, the steam compressing and storing device including: a first steam storage unit that is communicably connected to the waste heat boiler and has a heat insulating structure to receive the steam and store the steam in an insulated state; a steam compressor that is communicably connected to the first steam storage unit and receives, from the first steam storage unit, and compresses the steam; and a second steam storage unit that is communicably connected to the steam compressor and has a heat insulating structure to receive the compressed steam from the steam compressor and store the compressed steam in an insulated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Tae In OHM
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Publication number: 20160334098Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heating cabinet, in which a water collection tray is located in the heating cabinet such that the tray is not exposed to the outside, and water produced when an object is heated is collected in the water collection tray. The heating cabinet includes a main body defining a heating space in which an object to be heated is seated, a water collection tray provided under the heating space to be accommodated in the main body, and collecting water produced when the object is heated, and a front door rotatably coupled to a side of the main body to selectively close the open heating space while receiving the water collection tray, the front door having a guide part that is formed on a surface facing the heating space to guide the water, produced when the object is heated, to the water collection tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: DUG WOO LEE, SANG HYUN LIM, JONG OH KIM, CHUN SEOK SONG, TAE MYOUNG KIM