Patents Issued in August 9, 2018
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Publication number: 20180224073Abstract: A tube for a semiconductor tubular lamp is disclosed, which tube has at least one holding projection for holding at least one printed circuit board on the inside of the tube, wherein the tube is a glass tube, and the at least one holding projection is an inwardly bulging, reshaped burling region of the tube. A semiconductor tubular lamp has a tube and at least one printed circuit board fitted with a semiconductor light source, which is accommodated in the tube and is held transversely to a longitudinal direction of the tube by means of at least one burling region in a form-fitted manner. The invention is in particular applicable to LED retrofit lamps for fluorescent lamps, in particular for replacing conventional tube lamps or flashlights of type T5 or T8.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Andreas ENGEL, Reinhold SCHMIDT, Joachim WIRTH-SCHOEN
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Publication number: 20180224074Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) tube lamp adapted to install on a lamp socket and configured to receive an external driving signal without the external driving signal passing through a ballast includes a lamp tube, two end caps, each having at least one external connection terminal, a rectifying circuit, for rectifying the external driving signal to produce a rectified signal; a filtering circuit, for filtering the rectified signal to produce a filtered signal; an LED module, disposed on a power loop of the LED tube lamp, coupled to the filtering circuit, and configured for emitting light; a driving circuit coupled between the rectifying circuit and the LED module, and configured to drive the LED module; a mode determination circuit coupled to the rectifying circuit and the driving circuit and configured to detect the voltage level of the rectified signal; a switch circuit; and an installation detection circuit coupled to the mode determination circuit, the switch circuit, and the rectifying circuit; and configuType: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Aiming Xiong, Xintong Liu
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Publication number: 20180224075Abstract: A light fixture includes a LED assembly and a housing. A lens assembly comprises a lens and a first end cap and a second end cap. The end caps are releasably connected to the housing such that the lens and the end caps are releasably mounted to the housing as a unit. The end caps may be releasably mounted to the housing by a deformable, resilient first engagement member that releasably engages a second engagement when the lens assembly is moved relative to the housing in a first direction. A force is created between the first engagement member and the second engagement member sufficient to hold the lens assembly in the housing and low enough that the lens assembly is removable from the housing by pulling the lens assembly in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Kurt Wilcox, Donald Walker, Curt Progl, Randall Levy Bernard
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Publication number: 20180224076Abstract: A light source module comprises a substrate at an inner side of a fixing plate, a heat dissipation plate at an inner side of the substrate, a fixing base for elastic element at an inner side of the heat dissipation plate, a positive and a negative electrode elastic element. The substrate is connected with an illuminate element and formed with a positive and a negative electrode connecting portion for respectively connecting to the positive and negative electrodes of the illuminate element. The positive and negative electrode elastic elements are sleeved the fixing base and respectively formed with a positive and a negative electrode pin to connect to the positive and negative electrode connecting portions. Accordingly, the assembly is easier and more convenient, the bad connection or short circuit is not occurred, and the inner resistance and the power consumption are decreased.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: YUN-ZHAO LIU
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Publication number: 20180224077Abstract: The invention provides a portable light system which includes a lamp and a charging base. The lamp has an elongated housing with a top end and a bottom end. A forward lighting element is positioned within a forward face of the housing, and a spotlight is positioned on the top end of the housing. A rechargeable battery system is coupled to an inside of the housing and operably connected to and enabling the lighting element to emit light. A charging port on the bottom end of the housing is electrically connected to the battery system. A switch, operable to turn the lighting element and spotlight on and off, and a hook are positioned on a back face of the housing. The base includes a charging plug, which is shaped to be substantially complementary to the charging port; and a support structure with arms adapted to hold the portable lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Aixia Bian
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Publication number: 20180224078Abstract: This invention provides a portable light which comprises a housing with a front portion, a back portion, and a handle; the front portion including a cross shaped support portion and a finned portion; a lighting element is centrally positioned in the front portion; a rotatable stand is connected to the housing at each side; a battery system is coupled to an inside of the housing and operably connected to and enabling the lighting element to emit light with a switch as part of a control panel built into the rear portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Aixia Bian
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Publication number: 20180224079Abstract: A light fixture includes a LED assembly and a housing. A first end cap is permanently connected to the troffer. A lens assembly comprises a lens covering the LED assembly and a second end cap, the lens having a first end connected to the second end cap and a second end releasably connected to the first end cap. The second end cap is releasably connected to the housing such that the lens and the second end cap are releasably mounted to the housing as a unit. The lens has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge where a first magnetic strip is attached to the first longitudinal edge and a second magnetic strip is attached to the second longitudinal edge. The first and second magnetic strips are magnetically adhered to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Yaote Huang, James Hugh Bowden, JR., Curt Progl
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Publication number: 20180224080Abstract: The invention relates to a laser lighting device for vehicles comprising two or more laser light sources, wherein each is configured to generate a primary laser light beam, a light guide associated with each laser light source, wherein each primary laser light beam is coupled into the first end of the guide and coupled out of the second end of the guide as a secondary laser light beam, and each secondary laser light beam is directed onto a light conversion means so as to generate a predefined luminous image thereon, which via a projection system associated with the light conversion means is projected as a light image onto the roadway, wherein each primary laser light beam has a first intensity profile, each secondary laser light beam has a second intensity profile different from the first intensity profile, and each secondary laser light beam is directed via a microscanner onto the light conversion means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Bettina REISINGER, Markus REINPRECHT, Klaus-Dieter SCHARF
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Publication number: 20180224081Abstract: A vehicle headlight includes an LED lamp that emits a light bundle in a first main direction of propagation. A first reflector for deflecting the light bundle from the first main direction of propagation into a second main direction of propagation. A second reflector that deflects the light bundle from the second main direction into a third direction of propagation. The first main direction of propagation and the third main direction of propagation span an acute angle that is smaller than the angle spanned by the first main direction of propagation and second main direction of propagation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Rouven Haberkorn, Philipp Roeckl, Isabell Woelfelschneider, Ursula Deppisch, Alexander Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180224082Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a laser illumination device for a motor vehicle headlight; wherein the laser illumination device comprises two or more adjustable laser light sources (11 to 18); wherein the number of laser light sources is designated as N, and each laser light source generates a laser beam (11p to 18p) and at least one optical attachment (21 to 28) is arranged downstream of each laser light source and at least one microscanner (51, 52) is assigned, mid each microscanner is arranged to guide two or more laser beams onto at least one light conversion means (60), wherein on the at least one light conversion means a luminous image is produced, and an imaging system (PS) is associated with the at least one light conversion means in order to project the luminous image as a light image onto the road, wherein the method includes the following steps: dividing at least a part of the luminous image into luminous strips, wherein the number of luminous strips is designated as n, determiniType: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Markus REINPRECHT, Bettina REISINGER, Thomas MITTERLEHNER
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Publication number: 20180224083Abstract: A light-transmitting member is arranged such that light emitted from a light guide enters. Light which enters an incident end surface is emitted from an emitting end surface. The light-transmitting member has a wide width portion and a narrow width portion. A width of the incident end surface of the wide width portion is larger than a width of the light guide in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the light guide. A width of the incident end surface of the narrow width portion is smaller than the width of the incident end surface of the wide width portion. The incident end surface has a curved surface convex toward the light guide at least in the wide width portion. A curvature of the incident end surface in the wide width portion is greater than a curvature of the incident end surface in the narrow width portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventor: Daisuke Nakayama
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Publication number: 20180224084Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle lamp including a first lamp and a second lamp, only one of which is selectively turned on; a first bezel unit made of a thermally conductive material, including a thermal radiation region exposed to the outside, and connected to the first lamp to be thermally conductive therewith; and a second bezel unit connected to the first bezel unit to be thermally conductive therewith, made of a thermally conductive material, including a thermal radiation region exposed to the outside, and connected to the second lamp to be thermally conductive therewith, and provides effects in that thermal radiation efficiency is increased and a space advantageous for designing a lamp is secured because heat generated by a light source is discharged to the atmosphere through thermal radiation and cooling components, such as a radiation fin and an additional fan, are eliminable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Ji Hoon KIM
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Publication number: 20180224085Abstract: A shading module for enhancing the light intensity of a vehicular headlamp includes a shade, a reflection body, and a lighting element. The shade is fixed to a reflector of the vehicular headlamp and located under the reflector. The reflection body is extended frontward from the front end of the shade and has a reflective surface and a supplemental light plane. The lighting element emits light to the reflector. The reflector reflects the light to the upper surface of the shade, the reflective surface of the reflection body, and the supplemental light plane, so as to project a main light beam on an environment outside the vehicle. The reflective surface reduces the light intensity of a lower part of the main light beam projected on an opposite lane, and the supplemental light plane enhances the light intensity of an upper part of the main light beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: YUAN-JING LUO, CHING-TAN YU
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Publication number: 20180224086Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting device with reduced in-plane luminance variation. The light-emitting device includes a main substrate, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of lenses, and one or more light reflection members. The main substrate includes a central part and a peripheral part that surrounds the central part. The plurality of light sources are each disposed on the central part of the main substrate. The plurality of lenses are disposed to correspond to the plurality of light sources respectively. The plurality of lenses apply optical effects to beams of light from the plurality of light sources respectively. One or more light reflection members are each disposed on the peripheral part. The light reflection members each have reflectance that is higher than the reflectance of the main substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: TAKESHI NISHIMURA, TAKUYA SHIMA
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Publication number: 20180224087Abstract: A luminaire is provided that includes a light source comprising at least one light-emitting diode (LED) and a coated lens. The coated lens includes a lens comprising a plastic material and a coating configured to reduce a susceptibility of the lens to scratching, to reduce a buildup of static electricity on the surface of the lens, and to reduce cracking of the lens coating from thermal cycling of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Pavel Jurik, Josef Valchar, Jan Vilém
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Publication number: 20180224088Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an optical reflector to change a path of light and introduce the light to a lens includes an inclined unit configured to support a reflective surface of the optical reflector; a guide wall formed at a side of the inclined unit to support a side surface of the optical reflector; a guide opening formed in the guide wall; and a support member made of a material different from the material of the optical reflector and inserted into the guide opening so that an inner surface of the support member is fixedly coupled to the side surface of the optical reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: JAHWA electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chul Soon PARK, Jung Min SON, Min Gyu SUH
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Publication number: 20180224089Abstract: A laser light source is provided. The laser light source includes: a laser device; a first color wheel and a second color wheel, on both of which there are corresponding color regions, wherein the laser device emits laser which illuminates the first color wheel and the second color wheel sequentially, and exits from the color regions on the second color wheel; a first marker and a second marker arranged respectively on the first and the second color wheels; a first sensor configured to detect the first marker, and to generate a first sense signal; a second sensor configured to detect the second marker, and to generate a second sense signal; and a control unit configured to synchronize the first color wheel and the second color wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Rongrong CUI, Xinhong LIN, Jianfeng LI
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Publication number: 20180224090Abstract: A bolt locking structure for a waterproof LED lamp contains: a first casing and a second casing. The first casing includes multiple first protrusions and multiple first recesses which are arranged on each of four peripheral walls thereof respectively. The second casing includes multiple second protrusions and multiple second recesses which are arranged on each of four peripheral walls thereof respectively. The multiple first protrusions retain with the multiple second recesses, and the multiple first recesses retain with the multiple second protrusions. Multiple through holes are coaxial and form on each peripheral wall of each of the first casing and the second casing respectively, wherein each of the multiple through holes passes through each of the multiple first protrusions and the multiple second protrusions, such that each of multiple connection bolts inserts into the multiple through holes, thus locking the first casing and the second casing together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Feng LI
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Publication number: 20180224091Abstract: The invention provides an angle-adjustable lamp and relates to the technical field of lighting. An angle-adjustable lamp comprises a fixing socket which is provided with a lamp hole, a rotating ring which rotates inside the protrusion of the outer edge of lamp hole, a fixing ring reversely sleeved on the protrusion and the lamp body connected to the rotating ring through two protrusions; by arranging the annular protrusion in the rim of the lamp hole and embedding rotating ring inside the protrusion, the rotation of the rotating ring along the center of lamp hole is ensured, and the limitation of rotation angle of lamp is extended; by arranging the annular fixing ring in the protrusion, raising and falling motion of rotating ring can be prevented effectively, therefore, the rotation process becomes more smooth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Ningbo Yamao Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: QILI XU, Hu Fang, Yinyong Zhou
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Publication number: 20180224092Abstract: A lamp device includes a lamp seat, a lampshade having an inner inclined surface and defining an opening, and a securing unit having a cover shell and a plurality of locking mechanisms. The cover shell is disposed in the opening and connected to a mounting plate of the lamp seat. Each locking mechanism has a locking member having a ring portion that is disposed rotatably in a respective one of receiving notches of the cover shell, and an arm portion that is co-rotatable with the ring portion between an unlocked position, and a locked position where the arm portion is disposed outside of the respective one of the receiving notches and abuts against the inner inclined surface, such that the lampshade is fastened to the lamp seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Pei-Lin HSIEH
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Publication number: 20180224093Abstract: A solid-state horticultural lamp is disclosed. The lamp emits a spectrum of light including a first local emission peak between 400-500 nm and a first spectral power distribution (SPD) intensity and a second local emission peak between 500-600 nm and a second SPD intensity, wherein the second SPD intensity normalized to the first SPD intensity is between 0.15-0.35. The spectrum further includes a third local emission peak between 600-700 nm and a third SPD intensity, wherein the third SPD intensity normalized to the first spectral power distribution intensity is between 2.4-2.8. In some cases, a photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) of the light between 600-700 nm is between 3.5-4.5 times a PPF of the light between 400-500 nm, and a PPF of the light between 600-700 nm is between 3.8-4.2 times a PPF of the light between 400-500 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Arunava Dutta, Janet Milliez, Jason Li
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Publication number: 20180224094Abstract: The rotating multi-socket light fixture may be used in combination with a ceiling panel or the like, allowing for changing of light bulbs for a recessed light, for example. The rotating multi-socket light fixture includes a plurality of light bulb sockets mounted circumferentially on a wheel for respectively removably receiving a plurality of light bulbs. The wheel is mounted on, and rotationally driven by, a rotational drive motor. The rotational drive motor is mounted on a vertical support such that the rotational drive motor may be vertically adjusted with respect to the vertical support. A vertical drive motor may be mounted on an upper end of the vertical support for selectively driving vertical translation of the rotational drive motor with respect to the vertical support. A lower end of the vertical support is mounted on an upper surface of the ceiling panel, such that the vertical support extends upwardly therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: KHALED A.M.A.A. AL-KHULAIFI
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Publication number: 20180224095Abstract: A device, specifically a bracket ring, for retrofitting a recessed lighting fixture to provide structures for receiving torsion springs of a lighting module may include a first-structural-curved-member and a second-structural-curved-member that may be slidingly coupled to the first-structural-curved-member. When coupled, these structural-curved-members may form a central hole that may be sized and shaped to receive a portion of a lighting module. These structural-curved-members may be disposed with respect to a lighting-module-hole of the recessed lighting fixture so as not to obstruct portions of the lighting module inserted into lighting-module-hole. Each structural-curved-member may include a bracket and a torsion-spring-receiver. These brackets may be adjustable and may provide for attachment of the bracket ring to the recessed lighting fixture. And torsion springs attached to the lighting module may attach to the torsion-spring-receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Brandon Cohen
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Publication number: 20180224096Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed, in particular for installation behind a flat wall or ceiling element. Further provided is a lighting assembly wherein the wall or ceiling element comprises a first light passage opening, and the lighting device is arranged on a rear side of the wall or ceiling element such that the focal point is located in the first light passage opening and/or in the plane of a front side of the wall or ceiling element opposite the rear side, whereby the lighting device contacts the rear side of the wall or ceiling element in particular flatly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Ulrich H. Petzold
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Publication number: 20180224097Abstract: A flashlight assembly operates with a thermal optimization circuit which automatically, over time, reduces the duty cycle of the control circuit to reduce the temperature of the LED junction, improve LED performance and increase battery life.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Chris O'Brien, Kevin Okruta
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Publication number: 20180224098Abstract: A mounting system comprises an elastomeric mount portion including: a barrel having a first bore formed therein and a rim at a first end of the barrel that forms a first interface surface, and a pair of mounting arms that project outward from a second end of the barrel that collectively form an arc that defines a curved mounting surface for mounting a first object. A channel is formed in the pair of mounting arms or the barrel that passes through the elastomeric mount portion. The mounting system further includes a fastener for securing the elastomeric mount portion to a second object. The fastener includes a shaft that passes through the first bore along the longitudinal axis and projects outward from the first interface surface of the barrel. The mounting system further includes a strap that passes through the channel to secure the first object to the curved mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Life Mounts, LLCInventor: Christoph Roger Pierre
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Publication number: 20180224099Abstract: A follow spot controller is provided that communicates with a lighting control desk and with a first automated luminaire. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and used to replace pan and tilt control parameters received from the lighting control desk for the first luminaire. The modified control parameters are sent to the first luminaire. A three-dimensional model of a performance area and the locations and orientations of the first luminaire and additional automated luminaires relative to the performance area may be used to calculate individual pan and tilt parameters for the additional luminaires based on the first luminaire's replacement pan and tilt parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Martin Farnik, Pavel Jurik, Josef Valchar, Jindrich Vavrik, Jiri Zatopek
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Publication number: 20180224100Abstract: A follow spot controller is provided that communicates with a lighting control desk and with a first automated luminaire. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and used to replace pan and tilt control parameters received from the lighting control desk for the first luminaire. The modified control parameters are sent to the first luminaire. A three-dimensional model of a performance area and the locations and orientations of the first luminaire and additional automated luminaires relative to the performance area may be used to calculate individual pan and tilt parameters for the additional luminaires based on the first luminaire's replacement pan and tilt parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Martin Farnik, Pavel Jurik, Josef Valchar, Jindrich Vavrik, Jiri Zatopek
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Publication number: 20180224101Abstract: A foldable lamp includes a lamp body, a supporting unit and a connecting device. The connecting device includes a first connecting unit and a second connecting unit. The supporting unit includes a first supporting structure and a second supporting structure. The first supporting structure is rotatably connected with the lamp body through the first connecting unit. The second supporting structure is rotatably connected with the first supporting structure through the second connecting unit. The lamp is placed on a horizontal or hung on a hanger through the second supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Fujun QIU
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Publication number: 20180224102Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing with a top end and a bottom end. An extension wand is connected to the top end of the elongate housing by a hinge. A forward lighting element is positioned within a forward face of the extension wand and a spotlight is positioned on an end of the extension wand furthest from the hinge. A switch positioned on a front face of the housing. A hook positioned on the bottom end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Aixia Bian
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Publication number: 20180224103Abstract: A ceiling grid system formed of struts has a plurality of elongate insert light units. The grid system suspended from the ceiling and comprising a multiplicity of steel elongate channels (struts) arranged in the grid. The channels having a downwardly directed U-shape and defining an opening and an open channel interior, the channel having opposing J-shaped wall portions, each wall portion with an inwardly directed curved lip portion defining a gap width therebetween the two wall portions. The elongate insert light units seated within one of the steel elongate channels, each insert light unit having an elongate body with a light emitting side, each insert light unit comprising a housing, and a strip of light emitting diodes, and a transmission portion at the light emitting side, the body retained in the interior of the channel, each light unit removable and replaceable with the respective channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: William Todd Crandell, Benjamin S. Arriola
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Publication number: 20180224104Abstract: A modular overhead lighting system includes a raceway element and one or more interchangeable lighting modules capable of variable positioning relative to the raceway element. Multiple raceway conductors are mounted in the raceway element, with a portion of each raceway conductor being exposed along a lower surface thereof to facilitate continuously variable positioning of lighting modules. An electrical connector for establishing electrical connections between a raceway element and a lighting module includes multiple ridges incorporating electrical contacts configured to contact raceway conductors, and includes terminals to removably receive electrical wires permitting electrical communication between a lighting module and the raceway element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Randy Bernard, Eric Marsh, Mai Zakerin
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Publication number: 20180224105Abstract: An LED lamp and a component, a heat dissipating base and an LED wireless dimming system thereof are provided. The LED lamp component comprises a heat dissipating base, a light emitting module and a lens, the heat dissipating base has a bearing surface and a back surface opposite to the bearing surface, the bearing surface is provided with a first recessed section therein, the back surface is provided with heat dissipating structures; the heat dissipating base further comprises a first joint portion; the light emitting module is disposed in the first recessed section, and the lens covering the light emitting module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: MING-CHIEH TSAI, HUNG-YEN SU, CHI-MING CHEN
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Publication number: 20180224106Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light source circuitry and an optical element. The light source circuitry has a light source baseplate, a plurality of light-emitting units arranged in an annular shape on the light source baseplate, and a driving circuitry located in an annular region surrounded by the light-emitting units on the light source baseplate. The optical element includes an annular optical accommodation region at an outer periphery and a driving accommodation region protruded from the optical accommodation region and is disposed in a region surrounded by the optical accommodation region. The optical accommodation region includes an optical accommodation groove which is facing the light-emitting units and configured to accommodate the light-emitting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Guoping WANG, Hongbo WANG, Feng LI
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Publication number: 20180224107Abstract: A power supply is from a source at ground level, via cables, to separate lighting fixtures proximate to ceiling at separation distance “d” which is typically in access of several feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Henry C. Harbers, JR.
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Publication number: 20180224108Abstract: A method and system for a passive headset with dynamically controlled LEDs, where the method comprises, in a passive headset comprising speakers, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and LED driver circuitry: receiving an electrical signal that includes an audio signal and an LED control signal, filtering out the LED control signal from the received electrical signal and communicating a resulting output audio signal to the speakers, filtering out the audio signal from the received electrical signal and communicating a resulting output LED control signal to the LED driver circuitry, generating a bias voltage for each of the one or more LEDs utilizing the LED driver circuitry and the output LED control signal, and configuring a light output of the LED utilizing the generated bias voltage. The amplifier may include a mixer that sums an audio signal with a control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Travis Kettering, Christopher Church
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Publication number: 20180224109Abstract: Electronic light emitting flares and related methods. Flares of the present invention include various features such as self-synchronization, remote control, motion-actuated or percussion-actuated features, dynamic shifting between side-emitting and top-emitting light emitters in response to changes in positional orientation (e.g., vertical vs. horizontal) of the flare; overrides to cause continued emission from side-emitting or top-emitting light emitters irrespective of changes in the flare's positional orientation; use of the flare(s) for illumination of traffic cones and other hazard marking or traffic safety objects or devices, group on/off features, frequency specificity to facilitate use of separate groups of flares in proximity to one another, selection and changing of flashing patterns and others.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: James R. Selevan, Daniel Joseph Selevan
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Publication number: 20180224110Abstract: A device is described that can include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing can encompass a first tact switch. The second housing can be attached to and be continuous with the first housing. The second housing can encompass a second tact switch, a battery and one or more light emitting diodes. The first tact switch can be electrically connected to the battery and the one or more light emitting diodes. The second tact switch can be electrically connected to the battery and the one or more light emitting diodes. The battery can be further connected to the one or more light emitting diodes. Each of the first tact switch and the second tact switch can be activated upon being pressurized by an external force upon a portion of the first housing or the second housing, respectively, to activate the one or more light emitting diodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Chase Harnett
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Publication number: 20180224111Abstract: A portable LED light has a series of different LED heads, with different light characteristics, for connection to a lighting device body that includes a battery and LED driver electronics. Each of the different light heads can have specific light color temperatures, maximum intensities and other features. A heat sink with cooling fins dissipates heat from the LEDs, and a fan can be included, either on the housing or on a light head. An alternative light head can be for underwater use, with the internal LEDs and electronics of the light head, as well as the body, being water sealed. Cooling of the underwater form of light is by direct contact of a heat sink with surrounding water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Daniel T. Emerson, Jarod Armer, Eric Simon, Brooks Patrick Lame
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Publication number: 20180224112Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided. The vehicle lamp includes a base, a first reflection structure, a second reflection structure, a first light emitting structure, a second light emitting structure, and a lens structure. The first reflection structure and second reflection structure are disposed on the base. The first reflection structure includes at least one first focal point and at least one second focal point. The second reflection structure includes a first focal point and a second focal point. The first light emitting structure and the second light emitting structure are disposed on the base. The lens structure includes a lens optical axis and a lens focal point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: CHENG WANG
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Publication number: 20180224113Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enhanced communication cables which may be configured for supporting at least two separate functions, including distribution of data signals and at least one other different function. An example enhanced cable may include an arrangement along at least a section of the cable, with that arrangement configured for supporting the at least one other different function. The other different function may include illumination. The cable may include or have a jacket configured to accommodate the arrangement, with the jacket being transparent or including transparent areas or openings corresponding to at least regions of the arrangement. The arrangement may include an illumination arrangement. The cable may include light guiding material configured for use in conjunction with the illumination arrangement. The cable may have leaky feeder structures, for use in support of the distribution of data signals function.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Daniel Wenger
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Publication number: 20180224114Abstract: This present invention provides an audio light comprising a housing; a light source affixed to a surface of the housing and operable to emit light; one or more speakers disposed in the housing and operable to emit sound; and a power source operable to power the light source and the one or more speakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Aixia Bian
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Publication number: 20180224115Abstract: A tool includes a handle, a shaft coupled to the handle, and a tip coupled to the shaft such that the shaft is between the handle and the tip. The tip includes a tip body that defines a recess configured to receive a plug. The tip body further defines a first opening configured to provide a first passageway for the plug into the recess, and the tip body further defines a second opening configured to provide a second passageway for a cord attached to the plug out of the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Lawrence Dale Cannon
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Publication number: 20180224116Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for efficiently and economically generating a cooling medium by using high-temperature and high-pressure steam generated in a nuclear power plant, and cooling method therefor. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cooling medium generating apparatus provided in a containment vessel of a nuclear power generation facility so as to generate the cooling medium can comprise: a nuclear reactor for heating a coolant by using heat included in the heated coolant; a cooling module for generating the cooling medium by using the steam generated in the steam generator; and a cooling medium supplying pipe of which the end portion is connected to the outside of the containment vessel so as to supply the cooling medium, having been generated in the cooling module, to the outside of the containment vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Chang Kun LEE, Hiehil LEE
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Publication number: 20180224117Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a gaseous medium comprising steam, said steam being produced from a first fluid medium separated from the exhaust gas from combustion of a fuel in a steam generating step, said fuel being provided for burning for providing energy for heating said first fluid medium, comprising the steps of mixing the steam thus produced with exhaust gas from combustion of said fuel; and supplying at least one chemical substance different from air and water to said steam and exhaust gas mixture. The invention also relates to a device for producing a gaseous medium comprising steam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Michael ABRAHAMSSON
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Publication number: 20180224118Abstract: A moveable sludge lance said moveable sludge lance having duel lance heads passed through handholes in the side of a nuclear steam generator and into a central tube lane having a central stay rod which cleans with high pressure fluid through the row 1 tubes in the tube lane, where the distance between the dual lance heads is wide enough to allow the dual lance heads to extend beyond the central stay rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLCInventor: Eric R. Haberman
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Publication number: 20180224119Abstract: Provided are a burner such as a concentrate burner, a calcine burner, or a matte burner, or a burner using a mixture of these for feeding reaction gas and fine solids into a reaction shaft of a suspension smelting furnace, and a fine solids feeding apparatus for a burner such as a concentrate burner, a calcine burner, or a matte burner, or a burner using a mixture of these. The fine solids feeding apparatus comprises gas outlets in a fine solids discharge channel upstream of a downstream outlet end of the fine solids discharge channel. The gas outlets comprise spiral path guiding members configured to facilitate gas to flow from the gas outlets in a spiral flow path around a center axis A of the fine solids discharge channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: OUTOTEC (FINLAND) OYInventors: Peter BJÖRKLUND, Elli MIETTiNEN, Aki LAANINEN, Sarianna SUOMINEN, Kaj EKLUND
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Publication number: 20180224120Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to burners. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a burner body, an inlet to the burner body, a divider disposed in the burner body, and a burner plate. The inlet is operable for delivery of a fuel/air mixture to the burner body. The divider forms a first section and a second section in the burner body. The divider defines a plurality of interior ports between the first section and the second section. The burner plate defines a combustion surface for the fuel/air mixture. The burner plate forms a surface of the burner body and in part defines the second section. The burner plate defines a plurality of primary ports. The burner plate further defines a plurality of secondary ports surrounding each primary port of the plurality of primary ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Robert K. Cheng, Peter Therkelsen, Darren Sholes, Vi Rapp
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Publication number: 20180224121Abstract: Sorbent compositions containing halogen and either nitrates or nitrites are added to coal to mitigate the release of mercury and/or other harmful elements into the environment during combustion of coal containing natural levels of mercury.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Douglas C. Comrie
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Publication number: 20180224122Abstract: A control device of a hydrogen gas burner device sets a target flow rate of a hydrogen gas such that a flow rate of the hydrogen gas decreases as a temperature of the hydrogen gas becomes higher, based on the temperature of the hydrogen gas and a needed quantity of heat of the hydrogen gas during the combustion, sets a target flow speed such that the flow speed of the hydrogen gas released from a combustion nozzle via a flow speed regulator becomes a flow speed based on the target flow rate and the flow speed of the hydrogen gas increases as a value of the target flow rate decreases, controls the flow rate regulator such that the flow rate of the hydrogen gas reaches the target flow rate, and controls the flow speed regulator such that the flow speed of the hydrogen gas reaches the target flow speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kenshiro MIMURA