Patents Issued in January 9, 2020
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Publication number: 20200011487Abstract: A base unit (1), e.g. a luminaire, comprises fixation means (3, 5, 15) configured to fixate a module (11), e.g. a light module, in the base unit. The fixation means, e.g. comprising one or more protrusions (15), one or more recesses (3) and one or more magnetic field generators (5), is configured to release the module from the base unit upon detecting an unmanned aircraft (31) being docked with the base unit or the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: MARTINUS PETRUS CREUSEN, WILLEM LUBERTUS IJZERMAN, LUCAS LEO DESIRE VAN DER POEL
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Publication number: 20200011488Abstract: A lighting element (310) for a vehicle includes a circuit board (327) including at least one illuminator (326) thereon, a housing (311) having an optical element (312) with opposing axial ends (313) and in register with the at least one illuminator (326) on the circuit board (327), and a heat sink (322) positioned between the circuit board (327) and the heat sink (322).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Douglas V. Baker, George Hulse, Weston Harness, Brandon Jacobsen, Kyle Israels
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Publication number: 20200011489Abstract: An embodiment provides a lighting device comprising: a conversion unit including an optical layer having a plurality of optical patterns; a light emitting element for emitting light toward the optical patterns; and a circuit board on which the light emitting element is disposed, wherein the plurality of optical patterns are spaced apart from each other in a first direction and extend in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the optical layer has a curvature in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Hyun Duck YANG, Seong Jin KIM, Eay Jin LIM, Kwang Ho PARK, Jae Hyuk JANG, Young Jae CHOI
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Publication number: 20200011490Abstract: An automatic process of making a LED bulb comprising: automatic manufacturing of a glass core column with a driving chip and a resistor, automatic welding of an LED wick, automatic sealing and venting of a lamp cover and the wick and gas protection, automatic installation of a lamp holder, and automatic optical inspection and packaging. With the automatic process, which is a substitution for the manual production having a high cost labor and which reduces the uncertainty of the quality, continuous all-day production without interruptions is achieved, and the production efficiency and quality are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Jianwen Lei
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Publication number: 20200011491Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to generating lighting in an efficient way while in the outdoors. The designs are meant to maximize the amount of light generated, by the smallest assembly that is rugged to use in general outdoor activities and water sports. Further designs are related to hands-free mounting capabilities on outdoor equipment such as bikes, surfboards, snowboards and other similar equipment. Additional features include various filters, waterproofing, recharging or lighting differences which provide greater visual or photographic advantages to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Wei Cao, Simon Shi, Yoy Dai, Scott Gant
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Publication number: 20200011492Abstract: A simulated landscape rock having a hollow shell with an exterior surface that resembles a rock. One or more lighting cans are installed on an interior surface of the hollow shell. Where the simulated landscape rock is set-up by selectively drilling a hole through the exterior surface of the hollow shell in-line with one or more of the lighting cans. Each lighting can is configured to removably receive a light fixture with illumination from the light fixture directed through the hole drilled in the exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Nate Mullen
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Publication number: 20200011493Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an LED-based lighting element configured to emulate a glass-bulb filament light. The lighting element has a diffuser between an LED and a transparent lens. The LED emits light of a predetermined color in an emission pattern having a preferential direction of emission. The diffuser receives the light emitted according to the emission pattern and scatters the received light according to a diffusion pattern, thereby reducing the light projected in the preferential direction. The diffuser has an absorption coefficient that is substantially constant throughout the visible spectrum so as not to substantially change the predetermined color of the emitted light as it is scattered by the diffuser. The transparent lens is configured to receive the light scattered by the diffuser and to transmit the received light therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Jason Loomis, Jared William Everline
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Publication number: 20200011494Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) flat panel lighting fixture is provided. The LED flat panel lighting fixture comprises an LED flat panel lighting device comprising (a) one or more LEDs and (b) one or more first mating mechanisms. The LED flat panel lighting fixture further comprises a mounting bracket comprising one or more second mating mechanisms configured to each mate with a corresponding one of the one or more first mating mechanisms when the LED flat panel lighting device is rotated within the mounting bracket and with respect to the mounting bracket. The rotation of the LED flat panel lighting device within a plane of the mounting bracket and with respect to the mounting bracket causes the mating of the one or more second mating mechanisms with the corresponding ones of the one or more first mating mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Alan Barry Feit, Brian Halliwell
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Publication number: 20200011495Abstract: A luminaire includes a light emitting diode module, a driver housing, and a hollow connector that connects the driver housing and the light emitting diode module. The driver housing includes a rotatable cap and a driver that provides power to the light emitting diode module. The rotatable cap permits rotation of the hollow connector and the light emitting diode module in order to direct the light from the light emitting diode module in a desired direction. The light emitting diode module includes a plurality of optics wherein each optic covers at least one light emitting diode and at least one vent adjacent to each optic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Khurram Z. Moghal, Bobby Brooks
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Publication number: 20200011496Abstract: An improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system may be used on drilling rigs, or with other applications, including for drilling, production, refineries, frac sites, construction, and other industrial applications that may use tower/mast type equipment. The improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system may accommodate any style or design of crown section of a drilling rig and may be mounted on a pole or independent mount system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: JCA RENTALS, LLCInventors: JOSHUA C. ALLISON, JOSH HAALAND, JESSICA IVANOFF
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Publication number: 20200011497Abstract: A portable light bulb system includes a bulb that is removably coupled to a mounting bracket affixed to a support surface. The bulb includes an internal battery power supply and a LED light engine. A base of the bulb has a diameter sized to prevent the base from being inadvertently inserted into a conventional 110 volt electrical light bulb socket. The system also includes a wireless module communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the bulb. In a first use position, operation of the bulb provides illumination to a region proximate the mounting bracket affixed to the support surface. An operator can disconnect the bulb from the bracket and bring the bulb to a second use position where operation of the bulb provides illumination to the second region. The operator can then return the bulb to the bracket at the first use position, or bring the bulb to yet another location for illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Cody Duane Grandadam
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Publication number: 20200011498Abstract: Disclosed is a light-emitting module, comprising: a circuit board, a conductive layer, a light-emitting device, and an adhesive material. The circuit board comprises a device-attachment area, the conductive layer being disposed on the device-attachment area, the light-emitting device being disposed on the conductive layer and electrically connected to the circuit board through the conductive layer, and the adhesive layer being used for connecting the light-emitting device to the circuit board, wherein a curing temperature of the adhesive layer is lower than a melting point of the conductive layer. Adopting the aforementioned technical means, the degree of offset in the position of the light-emitting device after reflow soldering can be greatly reduced. In addition, a vehicle lamp device using the light-emitting module is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Ching-Tang Fu, Chia-Jung Tsai, Han-Ming Lee
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Publication number: 20200011499Abstract: A lighting device for vehicles, including a housing, in which light-technical components are arranged, and a cover lens that closes an opening of the housing, wherein the cover pane is connected to the housing via an adapter part that is arranged on a peripheral edge of said cover lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Rainer HESS
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Publication number: 20200011500Abstract: A headlight assembly with a headlight cover having at least one opening to allow a beam of light from a headlight to pass through the opening. The headlight cover may be secured using a snap-fit to allow a user to release and rotate the headlight cover about the hinge without the use of a tool. Once the headlight cover is rotated open, an operator may then adjust a plurality of fasteners located on a headlight sub-assembly to adjust the direction of the beam from the headlight. The headlight sub-assembly may further be rotated about a second hinge to replace a headlight or more extensive repairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Rod Maskiw
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Publication number: 20200011501Abstract: A vehicle headlight apparatus, on a vehicle applies illumination light to a road surface, comprises: a light source device to generate the illumination light; and a lens on a light axis of the light source device and projects the illumination light from the light source device to form a desired light distribution, wherein the light source device includes: one or more semiconductor light source elements to emit light; a collimator unit having one or more collimators disposed on a light emission axis of each of the semiconductor light source elements and converts light emitted from a solid light source into substantially parallel light; and a polarization conversion element provided on an emission surface side of the collimator unit and converts incident light into predetermined polarized light, and the illumination light emitted from the polarization conversion element of the light source device is applied in a predetermined direction through the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Maxell, Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiko KUNII, Toshinori SUGIYAMA, Koji HIRATA
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Publication number: 20200011502Abstract: A multifunction lamp unit for a vehicle includes a housing, at least one light pipe together with at least one light source disposed at least partially within the housing, and a clear lens substantially enclosing the housing, the at least one light pipe and the at least one light source, the lens having an inner surface, an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface and at least one of a continuous transparent and translucent coating on the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: James Nicholson, Shane Koehne, Scott Edwards, Simon Belcher, Jacob Messenger, Mathew Chapman-Winter, Gary Dekievit, Simon Field, Sam Thoday, Dean Caruso, Bill Frank, Raimund Negel, Arne Schmierer, Daniel Fritz, Andreas Herrmann, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Volker Erhart, David Chamberlain, Andrew Brian Little, Eugene Schmirin, Drew Raymond Evans, Colin James Hall, Kamil Zuber
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Publication number: 20200011503Abstract: A luminous device for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source including a plurality of emitting elements that are configured to form at least one first emission zone and one second emission zone that are addressable selectively from each other. The luminous device also comprises a screen that is at least partially transparent to the light emitted by the light source, comprising first transmission zones and second transmission zones that are respectively arranged facing the first and second emission zones, the first transmission zones being configured to scatter the light beams emitted by the first emission zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventors: Pierre ALBOU, Vincent GODBILLON
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Publication number: 20200011504Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system, which comprises a light source at the light incoming side of microarray lens and anti-dazzle light cover above the front end of the light outgoing side of the microarray lens. The microarray lens is an asymmetric Fresnel lens. By using the asymmetric Fresnel lens to replace the former plano convex lens, the thickness of Fresnel lens can be used to increase the distance between the lens and anti-dazzle light cover, so as to reduce the light blocked by anti-dazzle light cover and improve the light efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Zuping He, Fawei Zhang, Dong Wu
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Publication number: 20200011505Abstract: There is provided a reflector having tray shapes excellent in shape retention, specifically, a reflector having tray shapes which change little even when exposed to a moist heat environment for a long period of time and is suitable for a direct type backlight unit, an LED lighting unit, and an illumination for a plant factory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Hirohito UCHIDA, Yasushi TAKADA, Takashi ISOZAKI
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Publication number: 20200011506Abstract: An example lighting device has a luminaire. The luminaire includes a laser light source configured to be driven by electrical power to emit laser light rays, a phosphor plate, and a solid medium freeform prism or waveguide. The solid medium freeform prism or waveguide confines incoming laser light ray emitted from the laser light source inside the solid medium until conversion into illumination lighting by the phosphor plate. The solid medium includes an input surface or lens coupled to the laser light source, an output surface, and a highly reflective internal surface to reflect laser light rays to propagate inside the solid medium until emission through the output surface. The phosphor plate is coupled to the output surface of the solid medium to convert the reflected laser light rays into the illumination lighting to emit from the luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: An MAO, Guan-Bo Lin, Rashmi Kumar Rogers, David P. Ramer
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Publication number: 20200011507Abstract: A wavelength conversion member of the present disclosure includes a first matrix, phosphor particles embedded in the first matrix, and at least one selected from the group consisting of first filler particles embedded in the first matrix and surface coating layers respectively covering surfaces of the phosphor particles. The wavelength conversion member satisfies at least one relationship selected from the group consisting of |n3?n1|>|n1?n2| and |n4?n1|>|n1?n2| wherein n1 is a refractive index of the first matrix, n2 is a refractive index of the phosphor particles, n3 is a refractive index of the first filler particles, and n4 is a refractive index of the surface coating layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Yoshihisa NAGASAKI, Takashi OHBAYASHI, Takahiro HAMADA, Yukihiko SUGIO, Yusuke OGIHARA
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Publication number: 20200011508Abstract: A reflective filter serving as a multi-bandpass filter for a light source configured to emit light in a plurality of color primary wavelengths to improve color purity. The addition of a reflective/recirculation assembly reinforces and recirculates light not passed by the multi-bandpass filter back into a desired spectrum, which is subsequently passed by the multi-bandpass filter, or converts light not passed by the multi-bandpass into electrical energy for use by the system. The reflective filter, solely or along with the recirculation assembly, can be placed adjacent a conventional light source. Alternatively the multi-bandpass filter and the recirculation assembly can be placed in a modified light source, or placed in an optical stack along the path of light emission. Collimating structures that enforce the light into desired incident angle of attack onto the reflective filter can be included to enhance the efficiency of the reflective elements in the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: PixelDisplay Inc.Inventor: David Wyatt
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Publication number: 20200011509Abstract: An example luminaire includes a laser light source, a photoluminescent material and a holographic optical element. The holographic optical element has a hologram optically coupled to the laser light source and to the photoluminescent material. The hologram is configured to distribute light received from the laser light source as a pattern of light to the photoluminescent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: David P. RAMER, Guan-Bo LIN, An MAO, Januk AGGARWAL, Rashmi Kumar ROGERS
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Publication number: 20200011510Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Jonathan HARROLD, Graham J. WOODGATE
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Publication number: 20200011511Abstract: The present invention relates to a zoom lamp lens group, the zoom lamp lens group includes a first lens with a fixed distance from the light source and capable of emitting all light rays of the light source, and a lens assembly located on a light exiting side of the first lens; the lens assembly includes at least one concave lens and at least one convex lens located between the first lens and the concave lens; the convex lens has the same radius and refractive index as the concave lens, and the convex surface of the convex lens is disposed opposite to the concave surface of the concave lens, and the distance between the convex lens and the concave lens is adjustable to obtain different illumination angles. By using this lens group, the light efficiency is improved and the irradiation effect is good.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicants: Self Electronics Co., Ltd., Self electronics USA CorporationInventor: Zuping He
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Publication number: 20200011512Abstract: A lamp includes a base unit, a light-passing unit, a heat radiator, an electric wire, and a power supply module. The base unit includes a cover and a press ring. The cover includes a bottom plate and a ring-shaped portion. The press ring is connected with the ring-shaped portion. The light-passing unit includes a transparent member, a lens member, a light source pressing member and a light source board. The transparent member is mounted between the cover and the press ring. The lens member is received in the transparent member. The light source pressing member is mounted on the lens member. The light source board is mounted on the light source pressing member. The heat radiator is connected with the transparent member. The electric wire is electrically connected with the light source board and the power supply module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Bo Chen
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Publication number: 20200011513Abstract: A lamp device fixing mechanism adapted to be fixed to a lamp rod is provided. The lamp device fixing mechanism includes a casing, a rotating handle, and a fixing member. The casing is adapted to be partially inserted into the lamp rod. The rotating handle is pivoted to the casing. The fixing member is movably disposed at the casing and moved with the rotating handle. The fixing member moves from a first position to a second position along with rotation of the rotating handle to be fixed to the lamp rod. An illumination device is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventor: Fu-Chin Chung
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Publication number: 20200011514Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus including a light source, a light-diverging element, a conductive structure, and a drive control module is provided. The light source is used to emit a light beam. The light-diverging element is disposed on a transmission path of the light beam, wherein after the light beam passes through the light-diverging element, a plurality of light beams separated from each other are produced. The conductive structure is disposed on a first surface of the light-diverging element. The drive control module is used to drive the light source and is electrically connected to the light source and the conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Guangzhou Tyrafos Semiconductor Technologies Co., LTDInventor: Hsu-Wen Fu
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Publication number: 20200011515Abstract: An equipotential bonding system can be provided for a lightning protection system that includes a mast assembly with an internal passageway that includes an internal surface, and a conductor that extends through the internal passageway. The equipotential bonding system can include a deflection member that is disposed at least partly within the internal passageway. The deflection member can be configured to urge the conductor into contact with the internal surface to form a conductive pathway between the mast assembly and the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Gregory Dean Holder, Thomas Edward Bendlak
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Publication number: 20200011516Abstract: A directional accent luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion with a rear opening extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion to selectively enclose the rear opening. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light in a direction away from the rear portion. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor. The removal of the cover provides access to the junction compartment through the rear opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Jason Thomas, Agus The
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Publication number: 20200011517Abstract: A lamp, including a lamp cover, the lamp cover is in the shape of a strip having openings at both ends, and the lamp cover is respectively provided with two side walls and a top surface along a direction away from the light emitting surface, and the two side walls and the top surface form an accommodating cavity; a PCB board, the PCB board being mounted in the accommodating cavity along the length direction of the lamp cover; the lamp also includes a conductive component connected to an external power supply, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the PCB board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Feng Ji, Zhaoyong Zheng
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Publication number: 20200011518Abstract: A light source module including: a printed circuit board; a light emitting device mounted on the printed circuit board and including a plurality of subarrays each of the plurality of subarrays including a plurality of light emitting cells; and a plurality of driving chips mounted on the printed circuit board, wherein each of the plurality of driving chips respectively drives a corresponding one of the plurality of subarrays, wherein the plurality of subarrays are electrically isolated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Geun-woo Ko, Seung-woo Lee, Jun-ho Lee, Pun-jae Choi
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Publication number: 20200011519Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose directly embedded a smart module with a lighting fixture utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.Inventors: Dung Duong, Randy Johnson, Nick Klase
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Publication number: 20200011520Abstract: The invention relates to an explosion-proof housing and to a method for connecting a housing part and a cover part, wherein the housing is formed at least from a metal housing part with at least one housing opening and/or receiving surface and a support edge which borders said housing opening and/or receiving surface and with a cover part which covers the housing opening or receiving surface and comprises a peripheral cover edge. The cover part and the housing part are connected together in an explosion-proof manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Reiner Naumann, Jens Burmeister, Toni Ott
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Publication number: 20200011521Abstract: Described herein is an LED module (500) comprising a PCBA (200) having an array of LED elements, a secondary lens array (300) and a lens holder (510). The secondary lens array (300) has a peripheral lip (360) and a plurality of boss portions (330a) which are compressed between the lens holder (510) and the PCBA (200) to form water-tight gaskets. The secondary lens array (300) also forms gaskets around wires connecting with terminal blocks on the PCBA (200) and effectively seals with a base plate (100) on which the PCBA (200) is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Samuel Joiris
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Publication number: 20200011522Abstract: A waterproof light emitting module includes a circuit board, a light emitting diode, a light guide plate, first, second, and third waterproof layers. The light emitting diode is over the circuit board and has a light emitting surface, and first and second non-light emitting surfaces. The light emitting surface is opposite to the first non-light emitting surface. The second non-light emitting surface is between the light emitting surface and the first non-light emitting surface. A center of the light guide plate is substantially aligned with a center of the light emitting diode along a direction perpendicular to the light emitting surface. The light emitting diode is between the first waterproof layer and the light guide plate. The second waterproof layer covers the second non-light emitting surface. The third waterproof layer is between the second waterproof layer and the light guide plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Tsai-Wei SHEI, Chih-Ching YEN, Hsin-Hao JEN, Chin-Chi YU, Chih-Chun CHEN
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Publication number: 20200011523Abstract: The technology relates in part to methods and compositions for ex vivo proliferation and expansion of epithelial cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Chengkang ZHANG
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Publication number: 20200011524Abstract: A combustion device includes a first cover, a second cover, an infrared generating mesh, and a gas burner assembly, wherein the first cover has a plurality of through holes. A first half portion of the second cover has at least one hollow portion. A second half portion of the second cover is closed. The infrared generating mesh is disposed between the first cover and the second cover. A flame outlet of the gas burner assembly is located within a projection area of the second half portion. In this way, the intensity of the infrared rays generated by the combustion device could be increased and could be uniform.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.Inventors: CHUNG-CHIN HUANG, CHIN-YING HUANG, HSIN-MING HUANG, HSING-HSIUNG HUANG, YEN-JEN YEH, KUAN-CHOU LIN
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Publication number: 20200011525Abstract: Provided is a surface combustion burner which solves the passage blocking in a combustion part caused by dust, and enables stable combustion for a long term. The surface combustion burner comprises: a nozzle configured to discharge fuel gas and air for combustion; and a laminate, provided on a tip of the nozzle, in which a plurality of mesh plates is laminated, wherein the laminate includes a portion having an offset arrangement between at least any adjacent ones of the mesh plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: JFE STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Yukimasa HORIKAWA, Kazuaki HARA, Koji IWATA, Hiromichi FUJIWARA
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Publication number: 20200011526Abstract: One object of the present invention is to provide a burner which makes it possible to prevent blockage and damage of the nozzle by the molten metal and the slag, and the present invention provides a burner including a combustion supporting gas supply passage which is configured to supply a combustion supporting gas toward a combustion supporting gas outlet provided at the center of the tip end side; a fuel supply passage which is configured to supply a fuel toward a fuel ejection outlet provided around the combustion supporting gas outlet; and a protective nozzle provided from a position surrounding a periphery of the fuel ejection outlet so as to project forward beyond the tip end surface at which the combustion supporting gas ejection outlet and the fuel ejection outlet are provided; wherein the combustion supporting gas supply passage includes a Laval nozzle, and a diameter-enlarged nozzle of which a diameter gradually increases from the tip end of the Laval nozzle toward the combustion supporting gas ejecType: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Yasuyuki YAMAMOTO, Yoshiyuki HAGIHARA, Naoki SEINO
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Publication number: 20200011527Abstract: Burner (10), in particular for a vehicle heater (12), having an orifice plate (14) separating an inner combustion region (16) from an outer region (18), wherein a photosensitive sensor (20) is arranged in the outer region (18), wherein at least two separate air inlet openings (22, 24, 26, 28) are being provided in the orifice plate (14), wherein one of the at least two air inlet openings (22, 24, 26, 28) is additionally formed as a light opening (28) which also allows light to pass from the inner combustion region (16) to the photosensitive sensor (20) that is arranged in the outer region (18), wherein the at least two air inlet openings (22, 24, 26, 28) are being shaped such that the same combustion air quantities flow into the internal combustion region (16) per unit time, respectively, and wherein the orifice plate (14) is transparent and/or the light opening (28) has a shape different from the air inlet openings (22, 24, 26) that are not formed as light opening such that an illumination area defined by thType: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: KLAUS MÖSL, BJÖRN SMIGIEL, PAUL LEINSLE, VITALI DELL, MATTHIAS PFAU, MARCUS GOWITZKE
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Publication number: 20200011528Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for continuously drying bulk goods, in particular wood fibers and/or wood chips, in a dryer, wherein the drying vapors are led to a dryer circuit, in which the drying vapors are indirectly heated via a heat-exchanger and are conducted to the dryer again.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Douglas Technical LimitedInventors: Günter HENSEL, Wolfgang SEITERT
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Publication number: 20200011529Abstract: An apparatus and a method is provided for continuously drying bulk goods, in particular wood fibers and/or wood chips, in a dryer, wherein the drying vapors are led to a dryer circuit, in which the drying vapors are indirectly heated via a heat-exchanger and are conducted to the dryer again.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Douglas Technical LimitedInventors: Günter Hensel, Wolfgang Seifert
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Publication number: 20200011530Abstract: A system and method for recycling flare gas back to a processing facility that selectively employs different numbers of ejector legs depending on the flare gas flowrate. The ejector legs include ejectors piped in parallel, each ejector has a flare gas inlet and a motive fluid inlet. Valves are disposed in piping upstream of the flare gas and motive fluid inlets on the ejectors, and that are selectively opened or closed to allow flow through the ejectors. The flowrate of the flare gas is monitored and distributed to a controller, which is programmed to calculate the required number of ejector legs to accommodate the amount of flare gas. The controller is also programmed to direct signals to actuators attached to the valves, which open or close the valves to change the capacity of the ejector legs so they can handle changing flowrates of the flare gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Samusideen Adewale Salu, Mohamed A. Soliman, Nisar Ahmad K. Ansari
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Publication number: 20200011531Abstract: Heat shields and methods of cooling a heat shield are provided. A heat shield of a combustor may be cooled. The heat shield comprises a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface is opposite the second surface, and the first surface is configured to face a combustion chamber. The heat shield may be cooled by directing airflow over the heat shield through channels towards an opening of the heat shield and past turbulators located in the channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.Inventor: Christopher Dwayne DeBruhl
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Publication number: 20200011532Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided in which a combustion liner is configured to be included in an aft end of a combustor for a gas turbine engine. An aft seal may be movably engaged with the combustion liner in a seal engagement region. The combustion liner may comprise an inlet formed in an outer surface of the combustion liner to receive a cooling fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet via a passageway formed within the combustion liner, the outlet disposed in an inner surface of the combustion liner in the seal engagement region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.Inventors: Christopher Dwayne DeBruhl, Timothy C. Roesler
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Publication number: 20200011533Abstract: A center body assembly for a lean direct injection fuel injector is disclosed. The center body assembly defines a primary liquid passage, a liquid gallery, a liquid main first passage, a liquid main second passage, and an atomizer assembly. The primary liquid passage supplies liquid fuel to the liquid gallery. The liquid gallery aligns with the primary liquid passage and distributes fuel to the liquid main first passage, and subsequently to the liquid main second passage. The atomizer assembly is in flow communication with the liquid main second passage and provides atomized fuel for combustion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventors: Michael Ramotowski, Matthew Mayer, Donald Cramb, Sean K. Spivey, James Piper
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Publication number: 20200011534Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating apparatus for preventing a safety accident, which may operate in an IoT environment through a 5G communication network, and a method of controlling such a heating apparatus. The heating apparatus according to the present disclosure may determine the intention of the user's touch by using a deep neural network model trained through artificial machine learning. A heating apparatus for preventing safety accidents includes a top plate, a heater disposed under the top plate, an interface displayed on the top plate to allow a user to select an operation of the heating apparatus, and a controller configured to turn on the power of the heating apparatus when the power touch area is touched and to block an input of the power touch area in a situation where the lock touch area is touched.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jun PARK, Young Min LEE
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Publication number: 20200011535Abstract: A cook top assembly includes a cooking surface. A monitoring system is configured to monitor and control a cooking process on the cooking surface. The monitoring system includes at least one temperature sensor configured to sense a first temperature change at the cooking surface. A controller operatively coupled to the temperature sensor is configured to receive from the temperature sensor a signal indicating the first temperature change and activate a timing module operatively coupled to the controller for a first predetermined time period based at least in part on the first temperature change sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Pitco Frialator, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel A. Lambert, Steven J. Cyr, Michael T. Fecteau
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Publication number: 20200011536Abstract: A cooking oven has a cooking cavity and a steam generating system. The steam generation system includes a water reservoir received and support in a reservoir-receiving space of a reservoir rack inside the cooking cavity. Thermal energy is provided to the water reservoir by a heater inside the cooking cavity. The heater can include thermal block made of a thermally conductive material in thermal communication with a heating element. The heater can be positioned such that it intimately contacts the water reservoir to deliver thermal energy thereto to convert water contained therein to steam, which can be used to cook a food item inside the cooking cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Steven Swayne, Brendan McGinnis, Catherine L. May, Andrew Worley, Marco Carnevali, Alberto Dell'Olio, Paolo Faraldi