Patents Issued in September 25, 2018
  • Patent number: 10082226
    Abstract: A hose holder system includes a rigid holder having a substantially vertical section and a substantially horizontal section. A flexible sling movably couples with the substantially horizontal section and includes a first flap and a second flap. A hose couples with the rigid holder through the sling, the hose coupled between the first flap and second flap, the sling supporting a portion of the hose in a position substantially parallel with the substantially horizontal section of the rigid holder. A swiveling base is coupled with the rigid holder and includes an opening therethrough through which the hose passes substantially perpendicularly. In implementations the hose holder system is configured to allow the hose to contact no rigid element of the hose holder system between the opening and a dispenser during use. The hose may enter the sling at an about 90 degree angle and exit at an about 30-35 degree angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventors: Robert D. Dundas, Evan S. Dundas
  • Patent number: 10082227
    Abstract: A system for crown molding that enables safely incorporating electrical and communications cabling within crown molding by creating one or more protected paths which inherently prevent overly sharp bends in crown molding corners and by mitigating damage from penetrating punctures through a decorated face designed to fracture when improperly penetrated by a screw or nail, and enables the secure installation of hardware either concealed within the molding or securely and favorably positioned through the decorative face to view or sense a room, and enables additional cable capacity that is concealed within a light reflector to increase lighting efficacy as well as power and data delivery capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy P. Hoffman, James P. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 10082228
    Abstract: A cross-linked polyethylene pipe comprising an ethylene polymer with a density of at least 948 kg/m3 obtained by polymerization with a single-site catalyst and having a shear thinning index SHI2.7/210 of less than 10; and wherein said pipe has a pressure test at 4.8 MPa and 95° C. of at least 500 h and at 12.4 MPa and 20° C. of at least 500 h.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Anneli Pakkanen, Magnus Palmlöf, Jeroen Oderkerk
  • Patent number: 10082229
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention describes a system that attaches to an existing pipeline, pipe, valve or meter in order to prevent unwanted theft and tampering with fluids and gasses flowing through the pipeline, pipe, valve or meter. In one embodiment of the present invention, the inventive device has two locking halves that mechanically and releasably interact with each other and cover the metering device prior to being locked. In one embodiment of the present invention one housing frame connect with a rectangular base underneath the invention thereby allowing it to lock the meter. In one embodiment of the present invention the electronic signal devices are elevated from the meter thereby preventing accidental dislodging and tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Ron R. Daniels
  • Patent number: 10082230
    Abstract: A coupling assembly has a tube, a seal, and a fastener. The tube has an outer surface with a plurality of corrugations and a reinforcing member. The seal is positioned on a first end of the tube. The releasable fastener is positioned on the first end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Nederland BV
    Inventors: Andreas Winandus Dieduksman, Tekke Drijfhout
  • Patent number: 10082231
    Abstract: A connector 116 comprised of a body 116A adapted to be positioned adjacent two hubs 112A, 112B, a primary locking means for connecting the two hubs 112A, 112B together and at least one actuatable reaction member 130 that is operatively coupled to the connector body 116A, wherein, when actuated, an inner surface 130S of the at least one actuatable reaction member 130 is urged toward an outer surface 112S of one of the two spaced apart hubs 112A, 112B and wherein a line of travel 133 of the at least one actuatable member 130 is axially spaced apart 134 from a sealing interface that is to be established between the two hubs 112A, 112B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Jasmeet S. Johar, Scott Coltman, Barry Stewart
  • Patent number: 10082232
    Abstract: A quick-connect fitting includes a polymeric first connector in fluid communication with a first component, and a polymeric second connector in fluid communication with a second component. The first connector is either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting and female fitting is the second connector. The female fitting includes a longitudinal cylindrical cavity having therein a retaining ring retaining an o-ring, and the male fitting includes a cylindrical body and a tubular sealing element extending longitudinally therefrom positionable within the polymeric female fitting and o-ring in sealing engagement. The quick connect fitting includes a clip pivotably connected to the second connector moving between a first position connecting the female fitting to the male fitting when the male fitting is positioned within the female fitting and a second position in which the male fitting is removable from the female fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: Mercury Plastics LLC, Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Earl Christian, Jr., William Blue, Scott R. Gardner, William Shane Hochstetler
  • Patent number: 10082233
    Abstract: A hose quick coupling used to connect and buckle a nozzle includes a hose coupling main body and at least one buckle device. The buckle device includes a buckle handle pivotally connected to the hose coupling main body, an engaging pin movably disposed in the buckle handle, and a locking piece pivoted to the inner side of the buckle handle. When the engaging pin is biased by an elastic member, the upper end of the engaging pin extends out of the buckle handle and engages with the side wall of the hose coupling main body so that the buckle handle cannot be turned. Conversely, when the engaging pin is pulled to retract into the buckle handle, the engaging pin is disengaged and the buckle handle can be turned so that the nozzle can disengage from the hose coupling main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Yueh-Lin Lee
  • Patent number: 10082234
    Abstract: A quick coupling engageable under pressure comprises a first longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends along which it is supported slidably in contrast to and by action of elastic means, a second longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends and equipped with an opening and closing valve to the flow of a fluid under pressure, the first body and the second body having locking means adapted to cooperate for locking the coupling in the engaged position, the coupling in use, in the disengaged position in which it is supplied with a fluid under pressure acting in closure on the valve, having surfaces wet by the fluid under pressure configured and arranged to eliminate the volume variation of fluid under pressure present within the coupling as the position assumed by the second body in the first body varies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Alfa Gomma S.P.A.
    Inventors: Enrico Gennasio, Stefano Mazzoli, Rinaldo Doi
  • Patent number: 10082235
    Abstract: An improved trap primer valve may include a valve body having a central tube having a proximal end coupled to an outlet orifice and an open distal end extending into a longitudinal bore of the valve, such that fluid exiting the outlet orifice passes through the central tube. A plug, including a head portion and a rod extending from the head portion into the central tube, may be configured to selectively seat against the distal end of the central tube. An annular cartridge surrounding the central tube may have one or more apertures leading to a partially water-filled inner chamber, and may be configured to unseat the plug in automatic response to a fluctuation in system water pressure, thereby opening the valve and charging a downstream trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: JL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack S Vilendre, M Kevin Hardwick
  • Patent number: 10082236
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a multilayer assembly, to a process for the manufacture of said multilayer assembly, to a pipe comprising said multilayer assembly and to uses of said pipe in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.
    Inventors: Serena Carella, Amelia Mennella, Marco Colladon, Giambattista Besana, Ségolène Brusseau, Giulio Brinati, Stephen J. Edmondson
  • Patent number: 10082237
    Abstract: An imaging system includes a base, an imaging assembly, and a holder assembly. The imaging assembly includes a first arm including a first arm first portion and a first arm second portion distal from the first arm first portion and a second arm including a second arm first portion and a second arm second portion distal from the second arm first portion. The first arm is pivotally mounted on the base and the second arm is pivotally mounted on the first arm second portion. An imaging device is mounted on the second arm second portion. The holder assembly includes a base mount mounted on a platform. A strut is coupled to the base mount, and a gripper is coupled to the strut. The gripper is configured to grip and position a part in line of sight of the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: A9.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Crain, Jewel Burks, Nashlie Sephus
  • Patent number: 10082238
    Abstract: A steel stand for supporting heavy structures such as road construction and excavating equipment, either with or without a jacking device, wherein the stand has a central tubular steel core member, wherein ends of the core member are welded to parallel steel plates, and, wherein the stand has a perimetrically positioned plurality of steel, vertical side members spaced substantially circumferentially around the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald M. Norris
  • Patent number: 10082239
    Abstract: Equipment is temporarily supported above the ground by a self-supporting, readily erectable and transportable mast. The mast comprises a pneumatically inflatable elongate tube having a first end to which the equipment is coupled and a second end coupled to a ground support tripod. The mast is provided with bracing structure adapted to brace the tube when inflated and including respective flexible members extending from each tripod leg to the first end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy Caswell
  • Patent number: 10082240
    Abstract: A four bar linkage boom arm imaging stand assembly system and related methods are provided. The stand includes a height-adjustable imaging platform. The imaging platform is configured for holding a scanning device. The stand is configured to be mobile. The stand is also configured to be stable while moving a scanning device to a desired height and position. The stand is configured such that the imaging platform remains at a consistent orientation throughout the entire range of possible heights. The stand includes a unique brake feature for maintaining the imaging platform at a desired height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Brunson Instrument Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Meuret, Adam J. Warden, Isaac H. Gipson, Aaron A. Hudlemeyer, Deighton E. Brunson
  • Patent number: 10082241
    Abstract: A number of racks which are configured to allow a number of devices to couple thereto are provided. In some embodiments, the racks are for use with a number of medical devices. Devices may be coupled to a rack by clamps. The racks may include a number of connectors which provide power and/or a network connection to devices coupled thereto. The racks may include a clamp which allows the racks to couple to a supporting structure such as a pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Janway, Larry B. Gray, Matthew Richard Gill, Richard J. Lanigan, Thomas A. Friedrich, Stephen L. Fichera, Jesse Tetherly Bodwell, Erik N. Sabin
  • Patent number: 10082242
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multidirectional fast tube-attachable frame, which generally includes, in structure, a clamp body that includes a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a tightness adjustment assembly; a connection section respectively defined on the first clamping member and the second clamping member; two clamping sections respectively formed on and extending along opposite sides of the connection section; at least one tenon section respectively formed on the clamping sections; a clamping cutout section respectively formed on each of the clamping sections; a turning assembly and a rotation assembly movably arranged at an end of the clamp body; and a position-constraining mechanism. As such, by means of clamping members that are integrally formed and mutual jointing of the tenon sections, the structural strength and clamping force of the clamp body are improved. The turning assembly and the rotation assembly allow for free adjustment of angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Pei-Hsiu Huang
  • Patent number: 10082243
    Abstract: Herein provided are methods and systems for detecting blockage of an inlet of gas turbine engine. An oil temperature measurement of the engine and an ambient temperature measurement is obtained. The oil temperature measurement is compared to a threshold based on the ambient temperature measurement. Blockage of the inlet of the engine is detected when the oil temperature measurement exceeds the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Behzad Hagshenas, Eric Huff
  • Patent number: 10082244
    Abstract: A spill berm that includes a floor portion and a sidewall portion sealingly attached to the floor portion. The floor portion and the sidewall portion have an interior side that is constructed from a material that is impermeable to a desired fluid, and the said sidewall portion further includes a sleeve having a hollow interior and at least one open end. Inflatable removable air pillows are positioned partly in said interior of the sleeve, where the air pillow having an inflation valve e located on the air pillow near the open end of said sleeve, and the valve is attachable to a hose connected to the exhaust pipe of a diesel or gasoline engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: PacTec, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Schilling
  • Patent number: 10082245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety photoelectric barrier for monitoring a protective field and to a corresponding method. A safety photoelectric barrier (100) comprises a single-sided transceiver bar with a housing (102), a plurality of transceiver modules (104) each having a radiation emitting unit (112) for emitting radiation towards a reference target (108), a radiation detecting unit (114) for detecting radiation incident on the transceiver module (104), and a signal processing unit for evaluating the detected radiation regarding a distance information and an intensity information and for generating a binary output signal indicating the presence or absence of an object within the protective field. A controller module (126) evaluates the binary output signals and generates a safety signal in response to the evaluated output signals. The radiation detecting unit comprises at least a first and a second photosensitive element (114) for redundantly evaluating the distance and intensity information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Safety AG
    Inventors: Eric Lutz, Carl Meinherz, Martin Hardegger
  • Patent number: 10082246
    Abstract: A cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel includes an outer vacuum vessel, a reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel, an inner pressure vessel inside of the outer vacuum vessel, and a vacuum space between the outer vacuum vessel and the inner pressure vessel. One embodiment of the cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel includes an outer vacuum vessel; a hump-shaped reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel, the hump-shaped reinforcement ring including an external hump portion that protrudes from the hump-shaped reinforcement ring and an internal recess in the hump-shaped reinforcement ring; an inner pressure vessel inside of the outer vacuum vessel, a vacuum space between the outer vacuum vessel and the inner pressure vessel, and a composite support ring in the vacuum space extending from the hump-shaped reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel to the inner pressure vessel, the composite support ring nested in the recess in the hump-shaped reinforcement ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO
    Inventors: Salvador M. Aceves, Francisco Espinosa-Loza, Guillaume Petitpas, Vernon A. Switzer, Elias Rigoberto Ledesma-Orozco, Victor Alfonso Alcantar-Camarena
  • Patent number: 10082247
    Abstract: A method of refueling a tank of a vehicle with a hydrogen gas from a hydrogen refueling station, including initiating flow of hydrogen gas in a hose being controlled by a controller controlling a valve, opening the valve and monitoring the temperature and pressure of the hydrogen gas in tank, based on the monitored temperature and the monitored pressure establishing an estimated state of charge during the refueling, terminating the refueling when the estimated state of charge reaches an upper state of charge being above the tank rated density, the upper state of charge being determined on the basis of a pre-estimated correction of state of charge, the pre-estimated correction of state of charge designating a decrease of the estimated state of charge in the vehicle tank after the closing of the valve disconnecting the hose between the vehicle tank and the hydrogen source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: NEL HYDROGEN A/S
    Inventor: Claus Due Sinding
  • Patent number: 10082248
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a metal hydride device for storage and transportation of hydrogen gas. The device includes a single block having a plurality of inner cavities, each having an opening on a respective surface of the block, a fluid-tight closure member operably placed on each inner cavity at its respective opening, for hydrogen gas-tight sealing of the opening. The block further includes a first inner channel for providing fluid communication for at least some of the cavities, the first inner channel including an opening facing at least one surface of the block, at least one connector operable in a fluid-tight manner on the opening of the inner channel and adapted to be connected to a source of hydrogen gas, and metal powders placed in the inner cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Hydro 2 Power S.r.l.
    Inventor: Marco Levi
  • Patent number: 10082249
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
  • Patent number: 10082250
    Abstract: An LED tube lamp including a glass lamp tube, an end cap disposed at one end of the glass lamp tube, a power supply provided inside the end cap, an LED light strip disposed inside the glass lamp tube with a plurality of LED light sources mounted on. The LED light strip has a bendable circuit sheet to electrically connect the LED light sources with the power supply. The glass lamp tube and the end cap are secured by a highly thermal conductive silicone gel. In addition, the end cap has at least one opening on surface to dissipate heat resulting from the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: JIAXING SUPER LIGHTING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
    Inventor: Tao Jiang
  • Patent number: 10082251
    Abstract: An LED driver circuit compatible with a ballast includes an input circuit, a rectifier and filter circuit, a DC/DC converter circuit, an output circuit, and an LED load circuit, which are sequentially coupled. The input circuit includes buffer capacitors CX1, CX2, and CX3; bleeder resistor strings RX1, RX2, and RX3; and insurance resistors F1, F2, and F3. The input circuit includes a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. Each of the output terminals of the input circuit is coupled to other output terminals through the bleeder resistor strings RX1, RX2, and RX3, respectively. The LED driver circuit further includes an IC start-up circuit coupled to the rectifier and filter circuit, and a PWM controller circuit coupled to the DC/DC converter circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: DONGGUAN PAN AMERICAN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jinsheng Deng
  • Patent number: 10082252
    Abstract: An LED signal module includes a circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, a corresponding plurality of lenses and an overmolded front element with a plurality of openings for receiving one of the plurality of lenses therethrough, and an exterior surface having a textured pattern thereon, with the front element configured to absorb the light from external sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Luigi Tavernese, Lucas Urtiga, Christian Auger, Eden Dubuc, Yu Felix Fan
  • Patent number: 10082253
    Abstract: An ultra-thin surface mounted LED lamp having surface emitting light includes a house, a light module, a reflection film, a light guide plate, and a plurality of light guide points provided on the light guide plate. The light module is striped and includes a plurality of LED chips. A maximum distance between the two LED chips at a head and tail of the light module accounts for two-thirds of the total circumference of the side walls. The light guide plate includes an incident wall configured for receiving the emitted light of the light module and a reflecting wall configured for reflecting light. A length of the incident wall is equal to the maximum distance between the two LED chips at the head and tail of the light module. The light guide points are spaced apart circular dots, the total area of which is 60% to 65% of the total area of the light guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guojun Xu, Jianguo Dong, Lei Zhao
  • Patent number: 10082254
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical element for influencing a light that is emitted from a light source, said optical element extending along a longitudinal axis (L). The optical element comprises a front side which faces away from the light source, and a rear side (5) which faces said light source, a plurality of cell-like light entry regions (4) being designed on the rear side (5) in order for light to enter, and extending in a row along a straight line (G) that runs parallel to the longitudinal axis (L). In addition, a deflecting surface region is designed on said rear side (5) for the purpose of at least partially deflecting the light, said region being connected on a side next to said light entry regions (4) with respect to the straight line (G). A light exit region is designed on the front side such that light can at least partially exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBH
    Inventor: Stephan Ebner
  • Patent number: 10082255
    Abstract: A high efficiency LED module includes a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs spaced apart from each other and arranged in a cluster on the circuit board so that a first LED and a second LED are located along a single plane and a third LED is located outside of the single plane. Further included is a lens assembly fixed to the circuit board and having a single, continuous body with a cluster of lenses arranged so as to correspond with the arrangement of LEDs. Each lens includes an upper dome surface having a centrally located dimple, a substantially planar bottom surface in alignment with the other bottom surfaces of the lenses and an indention that is recessed from the bottom surface of the lens so that the indention surrounds one of the LEDs on the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: Shenzhen Lingbenyang Technical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Sussman, Wen XiaoGui, Zheng DengGang
  • Patent number: 10082256
    Abstract: A method of making a LED light bulb with thermal radiation filaments contains steps of: A. providing a substrate which includes multiple conductive portions formed on two ends of the substrate respectively so as to electrically connect with an electronic circuit; B. molding LED chips, wires, and phosphors on a front face of the substrate so as to produce a LED filament sheet; C. forming a thermal radiation dissipation film on a back face of the substrate before or after producing the LED filament sheet; D. cutting the substrate into the thermal radiation filaments, wherein each of the thermal radiation filaments has a part of the thermal radiation dissipation film, a part of the LED filament sheet, and parts of the multiple conductive portions respectively; and E. fixing the thermal radiation filaments into the LED light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: BGT MATERIALS LIMITED
    Inventor: Chung-Ping Lai
  • Patent number: 10082257
    Abstract: A back-up lamp light system has a portable light that is configured to be detachably attached to a lamp and is configured to automatically turn on in the event of a power outage. The portable light is configured to be retained by a mounting bracket to a lamp. The portable light may be detached from the mounting bracket and used as a flashlight. A portable light has a main light and a night light configured on opposing ends of the portable light. A back-up lamp light system may have a light level sensor that is configured to automatically turn on the nightlight in the event of a light level being detected below a threshold value. A back-up lamp light system may be portable and have a separate power cord or may be integral and have a power cord that extends through the interior of a lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Crystal Beranek Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Crystal Beranek
  • Patent number: 10082258
    Abstract: A vine lamp and a production method thereof, the lamp including plural light strings, each of which includes a plurality of light emitting components and two conducting wires arranged side by side, wherein the insulating layer of each conducting wire is provided with a plurality of openings, on each of which one light emitting component is welded; a transparent encapsulation layer is wrapped outside of each light emitting component to form a lamp bead; the conducting wire between two adjacent light beads is divided into a first conducting wire section, a second conducting wire section and a third conducting wire section in sequence; the first conducting wire section and the third conducting wire section on both sides of each lamp bead intersect and are winded with each other; a plurality of the second conducting wire sections of the plurality of light strings intersect and are winded with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: SHANGYOU JIAYI LIGHTING PRODUCT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yaowen He
  • Patent number: 10082259
    Abstract: An aperture trim assembly for a recessed lighting fixture with an aperture trim that connects to a rotatable ring where the rotatable ring has a pair of tension springs attached. The tension springs connect the aperture trim assembly to a recessed lighting fixture, where the light may be rotated while the aperture trim remains fixed. The rotatable ring can rotate relative to the aperture trim allowing the aperture trim to remain fixed. A retention plate may further secure both a lens and the rotatable ring to the aperture trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Focal Point, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Pahl
  • Patent number: 10082260
    Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to an in-grade lighting fixture with improved heat dissipation that provides greater flexibility in servicing, replacing, or installing internal components within the fixture. The in-grade lighting fixture comprises features to assist in dissipating heat generated by light sources, such as LEDs, and/or other electronic components to optimize performance and allow for increased output power for the light sources. The disclosure uses a heat sink assembly that is in thermal communication with the in-grade lighting fixture in order to dissipate heat within the lighting fixture out to the ambient, which optimizes performance and allows for increased output power for the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: B-K LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Sloan
  • Patent number: 10082261
    Abstract: A light fixture including a housing, the housing including a back portion and a plurality of side walls extending from the back portion, the back portion and the plurality of side walls defining an opening and an interior therein. A light source is affixed to the back portion within the interior. A hinge is coupled to the housing and positioned within the interior, the hinge includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion being configured to reflect light emitted from the light source. The first portion and the second portion being movable contemporaneously from a first portion in which light from the light source is substantially entirely reflected in a first direction away from the housing to a second position in which light is substantially entirely reflect reflected away from the housing in a second direction different than the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Milyon, LLC
    Inventors: Roman Torres, Ivy Silver
  • Patent number: 10082262
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly includes two modular segments, each having a frame member. A coupler for forming an assembly, and an assembly formed by the coupler. In one example implementation, two members having abutment faces are drawn together using a coupler. Each of the members has a T having a T-shaped cross section, and the coupler has channel with a T-shaped cross section. The channel receives the ends of the rails. Each rail has an opening in its top face. Two screws are threaded into a back of the coupler and angled toward a center of the coupler, such that the ends of the screws engage sidewalls of the openings in the rails. As the screws are advanced into the coupler body, the ends of the screws are drawn together, drawing together the abutment faces of the two members. In other implementations, other rail and channel shapes may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Doyle Scott Butler, Robert Wayne Mock, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10082263
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting system or assembly is shown. A lighting system or assembly comprises a reflector, a light bar for mounting on the reflector, a light pipe adapted to be mounted on the reflector and a bracket for securing to the reflector. The light pipe, the light bar and the reflector comprise locators or locating means for causing the components to become registered in a predetermined position when the components of the system are assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Patrick Franklin Miller
  • Patent number: 10082264
    Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle headlight with at least two semi-conductor light sources, a light decoupling optical system having at least one partial optical element and a diaphragm. The light module includes a lens combination arranged between the light decoupling optical system and the diaphragm, which is illuminated by at least one of the two semi-conductor light sources, wherein the lens combination has different refractivities in two spatial directions perpendicular to one another and to the main propagation direction of the emitted light. The light decoupling optical system has different refractivities in the two spatial directions, wherein the refractivity of the light decoupling optical system is greater in the spatial direction in which the lens combination has a lesser refractivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Hossfeld
  • Patent number: 10082265
    Abstract: An illumination and/or signaling device for an automotive vehicle includes a dielectric substrate including a plurality of conductive tracks, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes surface-mounted on the dielectric substrate. The light emitting diodes are electrically connected to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate according to a predetermined connection plan. At least one control circuit board for controlling the light-emitting diodes includes a plurality of connecting pins and an electrical connection circuit board including a plurality of conductive lines for electrically connecting the connecting pins of the control circuit board to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate according to a predetermined connection plan. The electrical connection circuit board is connected to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate via an anisotropic conductive film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Marc Duarte, Zdravko Zojceski, Jean-Michel Morelle
  • Patent number: 10082266
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp 10 includes a lamp body 11, a sealing material 42, and a lens member 12 and a leg portion 41. A groove portion 31 is formed in the lamp body 11. The sealing material 42 is filled in the groove portion 31. The leg portion 41 is provided on the lens member 12. The leg portion 41 is inserted into the groove portion 31 to thereby fix the lamp body 11 and the lens member 12 together via the seal material 42. A narrow portion 51 is provided at a bottom side of the groove portion 31 and a wide portion 52 is provided at an opening 35 side of the groove portion 31. A gap of the wide portion 52 is wider than the gap of the narrow portion 51. The amount of sealing material 42 used in vehicle lamp 10 is limited while ensuring an easy assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroki Kosugi, Michihiko Suzuki, Tetsuya Kataoka, Tamaaki Sugiura
  • Patent number: 10082267
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a light source configured to draw a road surface, a projection lens configured to transmit light emitted from the light source, and a movable shade disposed in the vicinity of a rear focal point of the projection lens. The movable shade includes at least one plate-shaped shade which has a light-shielding surface along a direction orthogonal to an optical axis of the projection lens. The at least one plate-shaped shade is formed with at least one light-transmitting part having an enclosed shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hidetada Tanaka, Takeshi Masuda, Yuichi Shibata, Mitsuyuki Mochizuki, Tsukasa Tokida, Kentaro Tani
  • Patent number: 10082268
    Abstract: A visually observable display comprising a circuit board including at least one illuminator emitting light outwardly from a surface of the board, a light transmissive display window pane operable to receive light at an inner surface and transmit the light through an outer surface, and an insert disposed between the illuminator and the display window pane. The insert comprises an elongated light distributing conduit receiving light from the at least one illuminator at a first location in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display window pane, distributing the light transversely through the light conduit along the inner surface of the display window pane, and redirecting the distributed light outwardly along an outer wall of the conduit and outwardly through the window pane. The display may include multiple light illuminators emitting light outwardly from the board surface and into the light distributing conduit at discrete locations along the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Liberty Pumps, Inc.
    Inventors: Caleb Peterson, Randall Waldron, Timothy D. McCrossen, Timothy Haats, David M. Williams
  • Patent number: 10082269
    Abstract: A lamp includes an optically transmissive enclosure and a base connected to the enclosure. A LED board is positioned in the enclosure and has a first side and a second side. A first LED array is mounted on the first side and a second LED array is mounted on the second side where the LED arrays are operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. A first diffusive lens and a second diffusive lens are located inside of and spaced from the enclosure. The first diffusive lens receives light emitted from the first LED array and the second diffusive lens receives light emitted from the second LED array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edmond, Nishant Tiwari
  • Patent number: 10082270
    Abstract: A light-emitting module including a light-emitting component and a resilient body is provided. The light-emitting component includes a light-emitting layer structure for generating light and includes a light-emitting main face through which the generated light leaves the light-emitting component. The resilient body, which is arranged over the light-emitting main face, is connected firmly to the light-emitting component, includes at least one light-deviating region, and includes a free-lying surface which includes at least one surface element, which lies at a distance greater than or equal to 4 mm from the light-emitting layer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: OSRAM OLED GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Wehlus, Daniel Riedel, Nina Riegel, Silke Scharner, Johannes Rosenberger, Arne Fleissner
  • Patent number: 10082271
    Abstract: A light source device includes a substrate having a principal surface, a light-transmitting member arranged over the principal surface of the substrate, and a laser light source arranged on the principal surface of the substrate at a portion in the bottom recess. The light-transmitting member has a lower surface that faces the principal surface of the substrate, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, and a bottom recess opening downward. The laser light source is arranged on the principal surface of the substrate so that an optical axis of a laser beam emitted from the laser light source is substantially parallel to the principal surface of the substrate. At least a portion of the upper surface of the light-transmitting member is covered with an upper light reflection coat. At least a portion of the lower surface of the light-transmitting member is covered with a lower light reflection coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tadaaki Miyata
  • Patent number: 10082272
    Abstract: A lighting module, able to form a light beam along an optical axis, notably for a motor vehicle, having a body made of transparent material. The lighting module includes a first light rays input surface and a first reflection surfaceable to reflect to one or more focuses the light rays coming from the first input surface. A dioptric reflection folder surface essentially is extended along the optical axis and forms a cut-off edge at the level of the focus or focuses. Also included is a second light rays input surface, opposite to the first input surface with respect to the optical axis and a second reflection surface able to reflect the light rays coming from the second input surface towards the cut-off edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Yves Gromfeld
  • Patent number: 10082273
    Abstract: An LED kerosene lamp includes a holder, a transmission mechanism mounted on the holder, a rotary knob connected with and driving the transmission mechanism, a lifting module connected with and driven by the transmission mechanism, an LED module mounted on the lifting module, a potentiometer connected with the transmission mechanism, and a lampshade covering the LED module. When the rotary knob is rotated in a first direction, the transmission mechanism drives the lifting module which moves the LED module upward, while the transmission mechanism drives the potentiometer which increases the brightness of the LED module. When the rotary knob is rotated in a second direction, the transmission mechanism drives the lifting module which moves the LED module downward, while the transmission mechanism drives the potentiometer which decreases the brightness of the LED module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 10082274
    Abstract: An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a light source, and color element. The color element is positioned over at least part of the light source for creating a color effect in the electric candle when the light source transmits light through the color element. The illumination device may also include a pendulum supporting the light source, and a support member configured to support pivotal movement of the pendulum and light source relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Haisong Dong
  • Patent number: 10082275
    Abstract: A wall wash light fixture includes a housing having an upper wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall at least partially defining an interior. The first side wall and the second side wall each include a first mounting feature having a projection extending into the interior. A mounting bracket is positioned in the interior and releasably connected to the housing. A light emitter is connected to the mounting bracket. A lens has a base, a first arm extending from the base, and a second arm extending from the base. The first and second arms each include a second mounting feature configured to mate with the first mounting feature to releasably connect the lens to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Veltri, Dhavalkumar P. Patel, David Rector