Patents Issued in October 25, 2018
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Publication number: 20180306372Abstract: A liner tube (1) for rehabilitating sewers and water drainage ducts, with an inner film tube (2), a first layer (4) arranged thereon made of nonwoven material, and a second layer (6) made of glass fiber material and arranged on the layer (4) made of nonwoven material, is characterized in that the first layer (4) contains at least one overlapping wound strip made of nonwoven material, which is impregnated with a fluid reaction resin which can be cured by light or heat, and in that the second layer (6) contains at least one first strip (6a) which is impregnated with a fluid reaction resin and made of glass fiber material, which has glass fibers (8) extending in the longitudinal direction of the liner tube. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a liner tube of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Brandenburger Patentverwertung GbRInventor: Peter Duttenhöfer
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Publication number: 20180306373Abstract: A pigging system has an apparatus for launching one or more pigs into a process flow. The apparatus has a housing with a chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet receives the one or more pigs into the chamber and is sealable. The outlet is in sealed communication with the process flow and passes the one or more pigs out of the chamber to the process flow. A portion of the chamber is in communication with the process flow. A guide disposed in the chamber guides the one or more pigs in the chamber, and an actuator mechanically feeds the one or more pigs guided by the guide to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Russ C. Sander, David D. Wint, Todd K. Sale, Roxy R. Riggs, Douglas A. Sahm, Greg J. Drzewiecki
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Publication number: 20180306374Abstract: An integrity monitoring system for a lined pipeline is provided far monitoring the integrity of a polymer liner in a host pipe. Methods and apparatus are described by which a lined pipeline is provided with such an integrity monitoring system. Sensor cable is able to bridge a joint between sections at lined pipe, for example by routing the sensor cable across the joint via a channel in an electrofusion fitting or by connecting successive lengths of sensor cable via pass-throughs in an electrofusion fitting. Advantageously, the sensor cable is disposed within a continuous annulus between linings and host pipes, and the continuous annulus is maintained across pipe joints using electrofusion fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Stephen Barnes
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Publication number: 20180306375Abstract: A heat-insulating housing (21) includes: a wall body; and an open-cell resin body (4) of thermosetting resin with which a heat-insulating space formed by the wall body is filled by integral foaming, the open-cell resin body including: a plurality of cells (47); a cell film portion (42); a cell skeleton portion (43); a first through-hole (44) formed so as to extend through the cell film portion; and a second through-hole (45) formed so as to extend through the cell skeleton portion, wherein the plurality of cells communicate with one another through the first through-hole and the second through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Kazutaka UEKADO, Tsuyoki HIRAI
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Publication number: 20180306376Abstract: A method for assembling a rigid pipe intended to be placed in a body of water, the rigid pipe including a metallic inner tube, a thermally insulating insulation jacket formed from an assembly of insulating parts and an outer layer. The method includes the steps of providing the metallic inner tube, forming the insulation jacket, and forming the outer layer around the insulation jacket. The method includes a step for providing a plurality of helical insulating parts and a step of mounting the helical insulating parts around the inner tube in order to form the insulation jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: François GOORIS, Sébastien VIALE, Philippe ESPINASSE, Olivier RAGEOT, Laure BOUSTANY
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Publication number: 20180306377Abstract: A removable motor housing for a plant material trimming device. The removable housing may include a first motor housing connectable to the plant trimming device. The first motor housing may be slidably or pivotably connectable to the plant trimming device. The first motor housing may be operable to receive an output shaft from a first motor in the first housing. The output shaft may be operable to communicate with an input shaft of the plant trimming device. A biasing device may be connectable to the first motor housing and the plant trimming device for biasing the first motor housing into a first position. When the first motor housing is in the first position a substantially constant force is applied between the input shaft of the plant trimming device and the output shaft of the first motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: KEIRTON INC.Inventors: Jay Evans, Aaron McKellar
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Publication number: 20180306378Abstract: A wall mount for an electronic device includes two screw or hook receiving keyhole apertures. The two keyhole apertures have different geometric shapes with respect to each other such that the locked mounting positions of the two corresponding mounting screws or hooks which would engage the same are neither laterally nor vertically aligned with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Joseph Lee CARPENTER, Sin Hui CHEAH
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Publication number: 20180306379Abstract: An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections engage adjacent individual sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections disengage from the adjacent individual sections and the column may be retracted for compact storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Mark Colman, John Norris
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Publication number: 20180306380Abstract: A mounting apparatus and system and method for making the same are provided. The mounting apparatus allows an object to be mounted to a mounting surface via magnetic attractions between different planes of engagement. Through the movement of planes of magnets, an object that is brought in proximity to the mounting apparatus may engage one of the magnetic planes and then be moved further to engage the other magnetic plane, with the combined magnetic force being configured to support the particular object for which the mounting apparatus is designed. The engagement and/or disengagement of the object from the mounting apparatus can thus occur in stages, by degrees, and/or in a tiered manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Lee Christopher Franklin
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Publication number: 20180306381Abstract: A gas supply device includes a storage container that accumulates liquefied gas, a vaporizer for vaporizing liquefied gas derived from the storage container, a compression device that compresses gas vaporized from the liquefied gas in the vaporizer, a pressure accumulator that accumulates gas compressed in the compression device, and a supply path linked to a dispenser from the pressure accumulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)Inventors: Akitoshi FUJISAWA, Kenji NAGURA
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Publication number: 20180306382Abstract: A method for causing a phase change from a cryogenic solid to a cryogenic liquid is disclosed. A melting device, a vessel, and a solids pressurization device are provided. The solids pressurization device passes through at least a portion of the vessel. The cryogenic solid is provided to the vessel with a recycled portion of the cryogenic liquid. The cryogenic solid is conveyed and pressurized towards an outlet of the vessel to a pressure above the triple point by the solids pressurization device. The cryogenic solid is warmed by the melting device to a temperature above the solid-liquid phase transition curve, causing the cryogenic solids to change phase and become the cryogenic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Larry Baxter, Skyler Chamberlain, David Frankman, Aaron Sayre, Nathan Davis
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Publication number: 20180306383Abstract: A cryogenic fluid delivery system includes a tank configured to store a supply of cryogenic liquid and a heat exchanger having a main line and a reheat line. A liquid pickup line has an inlet that receives cryogenic liquid from the tank and directs it to the main line of the heat exchanger. A trim heater exit tee receives fluid from the main line of the heat exchanger. Fluid exits the trim heater exit tee through an engine outlet and a trim heater outlet. Fluid exiting through the engine outlet flows through a flow restriction device and to a primary inlet of a trim heater return tee. A trim heater line receives fluid from the trim heater outlet of the trim heater exit tee and directs it to the reheat line of the heat exchanger after the fluid passes through a portion of the trim heater line positioned within the tank. Warmed fluid leaving the reheat line of the heat exchanger travels to a trim heater inlet of the trim heater return tee.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Brian Poag, Jason Strom
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Publication number: 20180306384Abstract: A modular tank system includes at least two pressure tanks and a mounting frame. Each of the tanks includes a pressure vessel and a protection frame within which the vessel is arranged, the protection frame is adapted such that multiple tanks may be mounted on top of each other and the vessel includes a vent outlet and an inlet, where the outlet is arranged in an upper half of the vessel, the inlet is arranged in a lower half of the vessel and is fluidly connected to a tank process line, which includes a first fluid connector and a second fluid connector on opposite ends of the tank process line, such that the second connector of a first tank is connectable to the first connector of a second tank, when the second tank is mounted on top of the first tank; and the mounting frame includes a base frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Z Holding ASInventor: Sven Egil TJØRHOM
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Publication number: 20180306385Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a monitoring cable or other utility near an existing pipeline. An electromagnetic signal may be induced on the pipeline. Sensors disposed on an installation vehicle communicate with a processor to determine a distance and orientation of the vehicle relative to the pipeline. A plow or other digging tool opens a trench and installs the cable along a path disposed next to the pipeline within an acceptable distance range from the pipeline. The vehicle may be remotely or automatically operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Kelvin P. Self, Scott B. Cole, Michael F. Gard, Richard F. Sharp
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Publication number: 20180306386Abstract: An LED bulb applicable for industrial automated production includes a bulb body, a lamp holder, an LED driving module, a lamp pole, and a light strip. The bulb body is coupled to the lamp holder. The bulb body is made of a transparent material and in a hollow spherical shape. The lamp pole is installed and integrally fixed into the bulb body. The light strips are installed on the lamp pole and formed into a lamp module, and the light strips are connected in series or in parallel with each other. The LED driving module has a hole at the center sheathed on the lamp pole, so that the LED driving module is disposed in the bulb body. The invention has a simple structure and builds in the LED driving module to simplify the manufacturing procedure and lower the level of difficulty of the manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Faquan Liang
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Publication number: 20180306387Abstract: A tubular semiconductor lamp having an elongate heat sink formed from sheet metal, at least one strip-shaped circuit board, which is equipped with at least one semiconductor light source and which lies on the heat sink, and a light-transmissive bulb made of plastic, which arches over the equipped circuit board, wherein the circuit board is held in a longitudinally movable manner by the heat sink. A method for producing a tubular semiconductor lamp, which can be applied, for example, to replacement lamps for straight-line fluorescent lamps or linear lamps, of type T5 or T8.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Bernhard RIEDER, Shaozhu YANG
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Publication number: 20180306388Abstract: There is provided an elongated optical component having a direction of elongation, comprising: a light transmissive core and a wavelength converting portion disposed on an exterior surface of the light transmissive core, wherein the wavelength converting portion comprises a photoluminescence material, and wherein the wavelength converting portion has a cross-section comprising an apex.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Scott West
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Publication number: 20180306389Abstract: A wireless solar lamp assembly is provided, which may include a solar module with an electromagnetic wave generating unit and a lamp module with an electromagnetic wave receiving unit. The solar module and the lamp module are combined with each other via magnetic attraction, and can be easily installed and fixed on a predetermined object; therefore, the lamp assembly is an environmental-friendly and energy-saving outdoor lamp without wiring and easy to install, which is very convenient for outdoor activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Ling Yung LIN
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Publication number: 20180306390Abstract: A modular light system comprising a lightbar assembly with first and second conductive parts, each of which extend in a direction generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the lightbar assembly. The modular lightbar system further comprises a lightbar assembly connector having a major surface and with a conductive part that extends in a direction generally transverse to the major surface. Such a design and configuration enables the lightbar assembly connector and lightbar assembly to be connected by moving the lightbar assembly connector in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the lightbar assembly (or by moving the lightbar assembly in a direction generally transverse to the major surface of the lightbar assembly connector). It is thus possible to assemble a lightbar system comprised of a plurality of lightbar assemblies and lightbar assembly connectors, any of which are removable, replaceable, or serviceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: AYMEN CHAMI, YAOLIN TANG
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Publication number: 20180306391Abstract: A lighting device comprising a carrier board and an array of lighting elements mounted on the carrier board. The carrier board has a generally spiral shape and the carrier board can be tessellated with one or more identical other carrier boards with windings interleaved with each other. This enables multiple carrier boards to be formed from a single substrate with little or no waste of material. Different designs enable two, four or even more different identical carried board shapes to be tessellated together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie VISSENBERG, Anna Wilhelmina Maria WONDERGEM-DE BEST
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Publication number: 20180306392Abstract: A shelf system and a label LED strip lamp includes a shelf and a label LED strip lamp. Each of at least one carrier element includes a body, and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes a clamping slot and a catch plate provided on the clamping slot. The label LED strip lamp includes a snap assembly for engagement with the catch plate, and a lamp tube. The snap assembly includes a connecting edge, a set of clamping tooth disposed on one side of the connecting edge, and a wavy-shaped engaging edge spaced from the clamping tooth. The clamping tooth inserts into the clamping slot. The lamp tube includes a non-transparent edge, an upper light transmitting edge connecting the non-transparent edge with the catch plate, and a lower light transmitting edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Jianguo Dong, Kai Xu, Dong Chen
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Publication number: 20180306393Abstract: A split type downlight apparatus includes a lamp cap, a driving component, a light body assembly, a spring and an electrical connector. The light body assembly includes a light shell and a light assembly fixed in the light shell. One end of the electrical connector electrically connects to the driving component. The other end of the electrical connector electrically connects to the light assembly. Two ends of the spring are hooked in the bottom of the driving housing and the top of the light shell respectively. The driving housing connects to the light shell through the spring. The driving board and the light assembly are separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Liangliang Cao, Xiaojuan Huang
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Publication number: 20180306394Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical device (100) and a lighting device for illuminating two intersecting surfaces (S1, S2). The optical device (100) comprises a first light guiding structure (120) for redirecting light from a light source (200) into a first direction and a second light guiding structure (130) for redirecting light from the light source (200) into a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the optical device (100) is arranged to prevent light from the light source (200) from being redirected in a direction between the first and second directions. By positioning the lighting device (100) at the intersection of two surfaces (S1, S2) such as can be found in a step, or at a corner of a wall, or at a corner inside a closet, or on the intersection area of ceilings, the two intersecting surfaces can be illuminated at the same time with comfortable light distribution, using a simple structure that can be easily installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Gang SONG, Caijie YAN
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Publication number: 20180306395Abstract: A LED light source includes a longitudinally extending light guide, and a power supply. The light guide has a first end face and a longitudinally spaced apart second end face and at least one LED provided at the first end face. The power supply includes a plurality of batteries operatively connected to the at least one LED in a first mode, in which the power supply provides a first power to the at least one LED, and a second mode in which the power supply provides a second power different to the first power to the at least one LED.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180306396Abstract: An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. A housing is formed for the light source support inside the housing. The light source support holds a light source that shines light onto a flame element. The flame element has an upper part shaped like a flame and a lower part extending in the opposite direction from the upper part allowing the flame element to move like a pendulum. The upper part can include a spherical ball that fits into a recess and the housing, and moves back and forth while being illuminated by the light source. In one embodiment, there is a circuit board in the housing, and the light source, as wealth an electromagnet to move the pendulum can both be mounted on the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Douglas Patton
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Publication number: 20180306397Abstract: A pair of a white LED light source 25 and a selective yellow LED light source 26 is provided on LED mounting face portions 21 located on both sides of a light source heat conduction portion 23. The selective yellow LED light source is mounted on an upper side of the white LED light source so that the selective yellow LED light source and the white LED light source are substantially in contact with each other in a vertical direction, and the selective yellow LED light source is mounted on a rear side of the white LED light source so that a distance between the selective yellow LED light source and the white LED light source in a front-rear direction is equal to or shorter than the width of the selective yellow LED light source and equal to or shorter than the width of the white LED light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Rio MATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20180306398Abstract: A headlight includes a first LED cluster having a plurality of first LEDs arranged next to one another on a common first substrate, a second LED cluster having a plurality of second LEDs arranged next to one another on a common second substrate, and an output coupling optical unit having a plurality of optical elements, of which an optical element which comes first in a beam path of the LED clusters has, a light incidence surface which is common to the LED clusters. The LED clusters have a lateral distance from one another which is at least as great as an extent of the LED clusters in the same direction. The common light incidence surface has a locally delimited light incidence region directly in front of an associated LED cluster. The locally delimited light incidence region deviates from the basic shape of the light incidence surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Mathieu Rayer
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Publication number: 20180306399Abstract: A luminaire for a motor vehicle bodywork includes a light source configured to generate light beams, an optical waveguide configured to forward the light beams, and an optical sheet configured to emit the light beams. The optical sheet is arranged at an angle (?), which is greater than 0°, with respect to the optical waveguide. A contact is formed between the optical waveguide and the optical sheet. The optical waveguide is configured to transfer the light beams onto the optical sheet. The light beams are guided into the optical sheet with the aid of at least one light guiding element via the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Alexander Rabek, Heinz Redlich, Burkhard Leutiger, Ulrich Bauer, Malte Moessner
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Publication number: 20180306400Abstract: A lighting device for vehicles having a light source unit and having an optical unit containing a lens arrangement with a multiplicity of lens elements, wherein the lens elements are arranged so as to be distributed in a matrix-like manner, in that a flat film material with a multiplicity of film segments, each of which contains graphic elements, is located upstream of the lens arrangement in the light path and downstream of the light source unit in the light path, wherein the graphic elements are recorded by exposure of the film material equipped with the lens arrangement, in that different lens elements of the lens arrangement are associated with each of the film segments in such a manner that a luminous graphic containing the graphic element is created to form the light distribution and lighting function through illumination of the film material by means of the light source unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaAInventor: Martin MUEGGE
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Publication number: 20180306401Abstract: A headlamp system for a vehicle that includes: a headlamp comprising a photochromic lens, a primary light source for transmitting a headlamp pattern, a secondary light source and a lens heating system; an imaging sensor; and a controller that directs the secondary light source and the heating system to darken or lighten a portion of the lens in response to an exterior object sensed by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Connor I. Robinson
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Publication number: 20180306402Abstract: A headlamp system for a vehicle is provided that includes: a headlamp comprising a photochromic lens, a primary light source for transmitting a headlamp pattern through the lens and a secondary light source; an imaging sensor; and a controller that directs the secondary light source to darken a portion of the lens in response to an object exterior to the vehicle sensed by the sensorType: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Connor I. Robinson
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Publication number: 20180306403Abstract: A device adapted to generally surround and exterior lighting fixture to allow for customization of the fixture for various holiday's and occasions. The device comprised of a shell portion, a top portion, a fastener, and a gasket member in an assembly and configured for placement on a pole portion of the exterior fixture. The shell portion comprised of a first half and second half and secured together through the top portion. The gasket member enables a secure connection and establishes a generally weather tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Glen Bover
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Publication number: 20180306404Abstract: There is provided a method to manufacture a diffuser plate with better productivity and exhibiting an excellent diffusion property and having excellent durability with respect to light having large coherence, the microlens array diffuser plate including: a microlens group positioned on a surface of a transparent substrate. The diffuser plate includes two or more unit cells that are continuously set in array, the unit cell includes a plurality of microlenses positioned on the surface of the transparent substrate, and ridge lines between the microlenses adjacent to each other are nonparallel to each other, and are nonparallel to the transparent substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: DEXERIALS CORPORATIONInventors: Naoki HANASHIMA, Akio TAKADA, Kazuyuki SHIBUYA, Yusuke MATSUNO
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Publication number: 20180306405Abstract: Embodiments disclose an optical lens and a light emitting module having the same. The disclosed light emitting module includes: an optical lens including a light-transmitting first body, an incident part including an incident surface and a pattern on a periphery of the incident surface under the first body, and an emitting part protruding from an upper surface of the first body; a light emitting device having a second body having a cavity in which the incident part of the optical lens is disposed, a light emitting diode in the cavity, and a recess in which an outer lower surface of the first body faces a periphery of the cavity; and an adhesive for bonding the outer lower surface of the first body of the optical lens to the recess of the light emitting device, wherein a lower portion of the first body is disposed in the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Sung Min KONG
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Publication number: 20180306406Abstract: A lighting module includes a circuit board of which length in a direction of a first axis is longer than that in a direction of a second axis; a plurality of optical lenses arranged in the direction of the first axis on the circuit board; and at least one light emitting device respectively disposed between the circuit board and the plurality of optical lenses, wherein the optical lens includes: an incident surface disposed on the circuit board; a first light output surface upwardly emitting light incident through the incident surface; a second light output surface emitting the incident light in a lateral direction; and a side protruding part protruding outward from a first region of the second light output surface, wherein the side protruding part of each of the optical lenses protrudes outward of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Min Soo KANG, Yun Ho SHIN
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Publication number: 20180306407Abstract: Disclosed herein is a filament bulb with uniform luminance, which decreases the dark area at the top portion of the filament bulb and increases the luminance efficiency, and includes the following components, a bulb casing, a filament unit, a reflector ring, a driver, and a bulb cap. The bulb casing is connected with the bulb cap, and together, the two define an interior space. The driver is disposed in the bulb cap, whereas the filament unit is disposed within the interior space and the bottom of the filament unit is electrically connected with the driver. The reflector ring surrounds the exterior of the bottom of the filament unit, and is configured to reflect the light emitted from the filament unit to decrease the dark area at the top portion of the filament bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Liangliang Cao, Xiaojuan Huang, Maojin Zeng, Lianwei Zhang, Wanzhen Li, Lilei Su, Mingyan Fu, Xiaobo Chen
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Publication number: 20180306408Abstract: A display switching device includes a light source emitting light having a first polarization direction and light having a second polarization direction different from the first polarization direction, a first polarizing plate having a first display region configured to transmit light in the first polarization direction and display a first display mark, and a second polarizing plate having a second display region configured to transmit light in the second polarization direction and display a second display mark. The second polarizing plate is arranged such that the first display region at least partially overlaps with the second display region. At least a part of one of the first display region and the second display region includes a mixed part in which a polarization part with a polarizing function and a non-polarization part without any polarizing function are mixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Masato KOZUKA, Mitsuru NARUSE
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Publication number: 20180306409Abstract: The invention provides a lighting device comprising a lighting unit, wherein the lighting unit comprises a light source configured to generate light source light and a luminescent material configured to convert at least part of the light source light into luminescent material light, wherein the lighting device is configured to generate lighting device light comprising at least part of said luminescent material light, wherein the luminescent material is configured to provide said luminescent material light upon excitation by said light source light in an excitation band (EX) of said luminescent material, wherein the light source is configured to provide said light source light with a full width half maximum (FWHM) of equal to or less than 30 nm, and wherein said light source is configured to excite the luminescent material in an isosbestic point (IP) of said excitation band (EX).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet, Roman Hohn
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Publication number: 20180306410Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a radiation source that radiates laser light as first primary light, and a first wavelength converter, and emits output light. The first wavelength converter has an incidence face on which the first primary light is incident, and an emission face through which the output light emits. A normal to the incidence face and a normal to the emission face are mutually different. A first phosphor included in the first wavelength converter is a single crystal phosphor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Takeshi ABE, Shozo OSHIO
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Publication number: 20180306411Abstract: The present invention provides a projection light with color film including a light source, a color film which can resist a temperature higher than 80 degrees Celsius without deformation and color fading, a film support configured for retaining the color film, a light guide column configured between the film support and the light source and configured for transmitting light from the light source to the color film, and a lens configured at a side of the color film and for receiving light passing through the color film. By using the PET material, the film base of the color film 40 has the ability to resist a high temperature up to 120 degrees Celsius. By using anti-uv screening inks, the printing layers do not easy to color fade. Therefore, the color film can operate properly without deformation and color fading during its lifetime.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Jun Xi
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Publication number: 20180306412Abstract: A lighting device or lamp having two or more operating modes are provided. The lighting device or lamp comprises a housing having one or more light emitting diode (LED) packages mounted therein. The lighting device or lamp further comprises at least one secondary optic disc comprising a plurality of secondary optical elements. The secondary optical elements comprise two or more types of secondary optical elements. An operating mode of the two or more operating modes corresponds to each of the one or more LED packages being aligned with a secondary optical element of a predetermined type. The secondary optic disc is mounted to the housing so that the secondary optic disc is selectively rotatable with respect to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Brian Halliwell
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Publication number: 20180306413Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a bendable lighting fixture, and more particularly to a bendable light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture containing a lighting element, for example an LED lighting strip, that is configured to be flexed in one or more directions. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a bendable lighting fixture that is configured to be flexed and/or bent along at least one direction of the surface on which the bendable lighting fixture may be mounted to.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: John M. Tremaine, Adrian R. Teschemaker, Irving M. Heredia
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Publication number: 20180306414Abstract: A lampshade including a frame and an optical function plate is provided. The frame includes an assembly portion. The optical function plate is detachably disposed to the frame through the assembly portion. Furthermore, a lamp including the above-mentioned lampshade is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Ching-Wen Chuang, Po-Chang Li, Ming-Hung Chien
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Publication number: 20180306415Abstract: A light with an integral speed ring is disclosed. The light may have a cover that attaches to a support plate. The support plate has at least one metallic plate that the cover may attach to. The support plate also has a plurality of fins and slots, both of which may be used for cooling. An LED plate is located on the support plate. The LED plate has a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon. A ring is provided that may selectively rotate with respect to the support plate. The ring may have a plurality of apertures located in its outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: The F.J. Westcott CompanyInventors: Eric R. Eggly, Christian B. Matthews
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Publication number: 20180306416Abstract: A downlight fixing structure is provided. The downlight fixing structure comprises a housing and a spring. The housing is for accommodating light components. The housing has an insertion lock structure on a side of the housing. The spring comprises a coil portion, a head portion, and a tail portion. The coil portion, the head portion and the tail portion are formed by the same metal wire. The head portion is inserted into the insertion lock structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Maojin Zeng, Xiaobo Chen, Liangliang Cao, Dingwei Liang
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Publication number: 20180306417Abstract: A retrofit kit for a light fixture includes a light engine and a mounting bracket. In some aspects, a method of installing the retrofit kit in a light fixture includes installing a mounting bracket in a housing of the light fixture, and placing a light engine in a temporary hanging position. In the temporary hanging position, a hook of a first engine flange of the light engine rests on the mounting bracket and a second engine flange of the light engine opposite from the first engine flange is spaced apart from the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Albert Tran, Denise Bonsell
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Publication number: 20180306418Abstract: A lighting device includes a main body including a belt-shaped portion mounted along a circumferential direction of a head of a wearer, a storage case provided in the main body and positioned in a forehead region of the wearer when the lighting device is mounted on the wearer, and a light source unit that is incorporated in the storage case and includes a light emitting diode (LED) substrate on which a plurality of LED light sources is mounted. The light source unit includes a condensing lens for condensing light emitted from the plurality of LED light sources, a reflecting mirror for deflecting light emitted from the condensing lens and reflecting the light toward an affected part of a patient, and a radiator plate that radiates heat generated from the LED substrate and extends from a forehead region toward a parietal region of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Mitsuhiro KOYAMA
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Publication number: 20180306419Abstract: A light comprises a housing including a front face, a first face, a second face, and a first surface arranged between the second face and the front face. A lens is disposed in the front face and a light source is covered by the lens. A power source is configured to provide power to the light source. The first face is angled at a first oblique angle with respect to the front face, the second face is angled at a second oblique angle with respect to the front face, and the first surface is angled at a third oblique angle with respect to the front face. The first face, the second face, and the first surface each define a surface which can support the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Justin D. Dorman, Jonathan M. Mantes, David Proeber, Jason D. Thurner
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Publication number: 20180306420Abstract: An illumination device includes a supporting base, and a light-emitting element inserted in the supporting base. The light-emitting element includes a substrate having a supporting surface and a side surface, a light-emitting chip disposed on the supporting surface, and a first wavelength conversion layer covering the light-emitting chip and only a portion of the supporting surface without covering the side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Chih-Ping HO, Chih-Wei LIAO, Shyi-Ming PAN
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Publication number: 20180306421Abstract: A portable lighting device includes a body, a lighting unit supported by the body, and a terminal block supported by the body. The terminal block is configured to connect to a power source and provide electrical energy to the lighting unit to illuminate a light emitting diode. The portable lighting device also includes a hanging cable configured to hang the body from a support structure. The hanging cable has a first end secured to the body and a second end portion opposite the first end. The portable lighting device further includes a cable clamp mechanism supported by the body. The cable clamp mechanism engages the second end portion of the hanging cable to allow adjustment of a length of the hanging cable between the first end and the cable clamp mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Kyle Harvey