Illumination Patents (Class 297/217.6)
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Publication number: 20090001789Abstract: A panel assembly for a passenger compartment of a vehicle having passenger seating including a seat back is disclosed. A housing is mountable generally above the seat back within the passenger compartment. A light device is coupled to the housing and includes a first body portion and a second body portion being inelastic with the first body portion defining a first pivot axis. An illuminator is mounted to one of the body portions for selectively lighting a desired location over the passenger seating. A hinge is disposed between the body portions and spaced from the first pivot axis with the hinge defining a second pivot axis substantially parallel to the first pivot axis such that the second body portion rotates about the second pivot axis independently of rotation of the body portions about the first pivot axis for providing more accurate positioning of the illuminator to the desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: BBI ENTERPRISES GROUP, INC.Inventors: Steven G. Brown, Timothy P. Parkin, Jerome J. Ennis, Michael P. Fahey
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Patent number: 7448680Abstract: A chair-side patient communication system for use with a chair having at least one armrest, the system including a display screen and light mounted in association with the chair, a computer system coupled to the display screen; a controller mounted in the armrest of the chair for controlling the computer system to provide access to the information to be displayed on the display screen; and at least one speaker mounted in the headrest of the chair. The system enables a user in the chair to remain stationary while controlling the display of the information via the controller on the armrest of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Mark L. DiRe
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Publication number: 20080246316Abstract: A child restraint system is provided for detecting and indicating whether a vehicle seat belt is sufficiently tensioned to secure a child seat onto a seat of a vehicle and whether a child seat harness is sufficiently tensioned to restrain a child within the child seat. The child restraint system includes a vehicle seat belt tension sensor and status indicator and a child seat harness tension sensor and status indicator. The child restraint system further includes an occupant sensor for determining whether a child is seated within the child seat. If the occupant sensor determines that a child is seated within the child seat, the vehicle seat belt status indicator is disabled, thereby preventing the weight of the child from interfering with the proper installation of the child seat onto the seat of the vehicle by applying a downward force to the vehicle seat belt tension sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: David Shaun Carine, Michael Hudswell, David Gardiner Downie
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Patent number: 7431393Abstract: A bicycle saddle mount includes a cushioning device disposed between a saddle member and a seat post and having a pair of frames each of which include a bent portion formed between the upper leg and the lower leg for forming an opening in each of the frames and for cushioning the saddle member, and two gaskets engaged in the openings of the frames for further cushioning the saddle member, a casing disposed between the gaskets, and a light device attached to the casing for generating an indicating or safety light and for allowing the bicycle saddle mount to be seen in a dark environment.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Inventor: Chen Hua Huang
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Publication number: 20080149770Abstract: A passenger seat has autonomous electric power generated by a fuel cell system and humidification provided by the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system may include replaceable fuel cartridges and may power electronics such as in flight entertainment, lighting, comfort features, seat adjustments, communications and other features autonomously or under control of the seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Claus Hoffjann, Hansgeorg Schuldzig
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Publication number: 20080143156Abstract: A chair-side patient communication system for use with a chair having at least one armrest, the system including a display screen and light mounted in association with the chair, a computer system coupled to the display screen; a controller mounted in the armrest of the chair for controlling the computer system to provide access to the information to be displayed on the display screen; and at least one speaker mounted in the headrest of the chair. The system enables a user in the chair to remain stationary while controlling the display of the information via the controller on the armrest of the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Mark L. DiRe
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Publication number: 20080136230Abstract: A personalised reading light (11) for aircraft passenger seats (3) is disclosed. The reading light forms part of a personalised visual display monitor assembly (5) that is mounted to aback (7) of a passenger seat. The reading light is mounted to direct light rearwardly into a space immediately in front of a passenger facing the seat back. In one embodiment the assembly is adjustable in relation to the seat back and the reading light is adjustable in relation to other components of the assembly. Consequently, the direction of the light can be varied considerably.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITEDInventor: Sieak Chern Ling
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Publication number: 20080121774Abstract: A drink holder assembly includes a drink holder which is mountable above a tray, such as an airline table tray mounted on the back of an airline chair. Typically, a support extends downwardly from the drink holder and a mounting mechanism connected to the support removably mounts the drink holder on the tray. A reading light is preferably mounted on the drink holder to provide light directed toward the tray. The assembly may include another light so that the assembly serves as a flashlight useful for emergency purposes. The assembly is collapsible to fit within a purse or briefcase. The drink holder may be spaced sufficiently above the tray to accommodate a laptop computer seated on the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Theodore C. Johnson
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Patent number: 7347492Abstract: A chair-side patient communication system for use with a chair having at least one armrest, the system including a display screen and light mounted in association with the chair, a computer system coupled to the display screen; a controller mounted in the armrest of the chair for controlling the computer system to provide access to the information to be displayed on the display screen; and at least one speaker mounted in the headrest of the chair. The system enables a user in the chair to remain stationary while controlling the display of the information via the controller on the armrest of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Inventor: Mark L. DiRe
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Patent number: 7303304Abstract: Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of the seating structures are disclosed. The image projection technology is powered by a standard AC outlet and operated by remote control. The illumination technology is powered by either an AC outlet or battery and is operated by remote control. An internal or external DVD or other data source may be incorporated for image projection.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Ethos DesignInventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 7293831Abstract: A powered adjustable seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a seat, an adjuster mechanism operatively connected to the seat to adjust the seat, a controller operatively connected to the drive motor of the adjuster mechanism to selectively adjust the seat, and a plurality of lights located below the seat and operatively connected to the controller to selectively illuminate the lights upon predetermined conditions. The lights are secured to a moving portion of the adjuster mechanism so that the lights move with the seat. Preferably, one of the lights is positioned to direct illumination in a forward direction toward operator pedals, one of the lights is positioned to direct illumination in a rearward direction toward a rear seat, and one of the lights is positioned to direct light in a lateral direction toward a vehicle door.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Darrell Frederick Greene
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Publication number: 20070216204Abstract: An aircraft seating apparatus includes at least one seating unit and at least one work light unit. The work light unit is arranged in a rear region of the seating unit, thus making it possible to achieve particularly advantageous illumination of a work region of the seating unit. Furthermore, the work light unit may be arranged in the region above a worktable of the seating unit, as a result of which a particularly efficient illumination for the worktable can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Oliver Schweizer
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Patent number: 7267464Abstract: An apparatus for assessing visibility of an anchorage disposed proximate a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly adapted to engage a first anchorage and a laser adapted to project a beam toward a second anchorage. The mounting assembly is pivotable about the first anchorage to adjust an angle at which the beam is projected toward the second anchorage.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
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Patent number: 7201444Abstract: An infant car seat comprising: (a) a seat adapted to receive an occupant; and (b) an illumination system that includes a focused light emitting source in electrical communication with a switch adapted to be in electrical communication with a power source to illuminate the focused light emitting source and downwardly directing light in front of the occupant proximate a lap region. A method of illuminating a child car seat, the method comprising the step of illuminating a seat portion of a child car seat by at least one of focusing an illumination source and orienting an illumination source to direct light downward onto the seat portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan A. Schimmoller, David M. Amirault, Eric L. Dahle
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Patent number: 7080919Abstract: Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of the seating structures are disclosed. The image projection technology is powered by a standard AC outlet and operated by remote control. The illumination technology is powered by either an AC outlet or battery and is operated by remote control. An internal or external DVD or other data source may be incorporated for image projection. The housing of the projection source provides maximum image throw and quality. The internal construction of the seating structure achieves high-quality projected images and maintains comfortable sitting conditions. The housing of the internal light source achieves a high-impact lighting effect. Mini-coolant fans mounted in the seating structure maintain a low temperature within the seating structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Ethos DesignInventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 7080886Abstract: A headrest (1) for a seat (3), preferably a passenger seat, particularly an air passenger seat, includes at least one tilt adjusting device (27) and one height adjustment device (12) for adjusting the tilt or the height of the headrest (1) relative to the backrest (2) of the seat (3) on which the headrest (1) can be placed. A swiveling axis (28) for tilt adjustment of the headrest (1) is on guiding part (14), while pointing away from the headrest. The guiding part displaceably interacts with a longitudinal guide (13) and, together with this longitudinal guide, is part of the height adjusting device (12). The backrest structure can have a highly simplified design due to the longitudinal guide (13) being an integral part of the headrest (1) and the swiveling axis (28) of the guiding part (14) being fixed relative to the backrest (2), and since the frame of the backrest does not require any reinforcing structures or guide rails for accommodating a headrest.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Jürgen Bauer
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Patent number: 7021708Abstract: A removable backrest assembly for a motorcycle with a rear fender includes a bracket disposed on each side of the rear fender and a backrest connected to the bracket at a top end thereof. The backrest has a shape of a spoiler. The backrest has a front side formed with a back pad and a rear side optionally formed with a brake light or turn signals. The assembly may also optionally include a removable seat for passenger.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Richard Renner
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Patent number: 6994401Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat back frame having a pair of spaced apart side rails. A cover is fastened to the frame and extends between the pair of side rails. A rigid cross member is preferably integrally molded in an upper portion of the cover. The cover and the cross member cooperate to provide structural rigidity to the seat back frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Harald Fischer, Hans Jorg Walk, Volker Schumm, Bernd Rager
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Patent number: 6916065Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating patient chair mounted with an integrated ear diagnosis and treatment unit that controls the position of a microscope 48 and a monitor 50 rotating around the rotating patient chair 30 at a predetermined angle or 180 degrees, the unit including: suctioners 44, 52, a treatment board 46, a blood pressure tester 54 and a manipulating switch box 40 for controlling the diagnosis and treatment tools, and the monitor 50 and the microscope 48 positioned in correspondence with the patient's ears anatomically positioned at 180 degrees to enable the patient to observe all of the treatment processes to the ear parts including the thin, dark auditory canals and eardrums on the monitor 50 installed at an opposite side and to enable the practitioner to explain all of the treatment processes shown on the monitor to the patient and his guardians, thereby improving reliability on the practitioner and the treatment processes and maximizing the treatment effects, and performing diagnosisType: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Inventor: Ja-Ryoung Park
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Patent number: 6893028Abstract: The Dude Tandem has been developed to assist a companion of a person in a motorized wheelchair or scooter to travel with them at the rear of their vehicle on a seat. It will relieve the companion of any discomfort or fatigue from walking and trying to keep up. The Dude Tandem is a new device, which has been welcomed by the public as a much needed convenience.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Inventors: Charles Marshall Smith, John Charles Smith
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Patent number: 6857153Abstract: A patient support including a frame, a head portion, a foot portion, a seat portion, and a light assembly supported by the foot portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John W. Ruehl, Jeffrey R. Welling, Brian Wiggins, Matthew W. Weismiller, Sandy Richards, Brent Goodwin
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Patent number: 6854145Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a patient support portion supported by the frame. The patient support portion includes a storage area configured to receive a light assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John W. Ruehl, Jeffrey R. Welling, Brian Wiggins, Matthew W. Weismiller, Sandy Richards, Brent Goodwin
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Patent number: 6428096Abstract: A car seat provided with a seat part and a backrest having lighting arranged on the rear side of the backrest whose light is aimed at least essentially downward.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Achim Reitze
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Patent number: 6394551Abstract: A headrest is tiltably mounted to a passenger side seat and includes a lamp assembly for directing illumination rearwardly and downwardly from a rear surface in the headrest to illuminate the lap area of the seat located behind the passenger seat. The seat can be folded forwardly and the headrest tilted rearwardly to direct illumination onto a work surface located in the back of the seat back.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1997Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Prince CorporationInventor: Jack A. Beukema
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Patent number: 6367875Abstract: An infant carrier is shown that can be used as a rearwardly facing infant car seat either by itself or attached to a separate base support, as a stroller seat, or as a carrier for an infant with an adjustable handle attached between longitudinally opposed ends of the carrier. The separate base support can be belted into a vehicle seat and left in place after the infant carrier is removed. The base support has a vertical portion that rests parallel to the back seat of the vehicle and includes a mirror mounted high enough on the back portion to be visible from the vehicle's rear view mirror when the infant carrier is mounted in the base support. The infant carrier has a handle that can be reciprocated in the axial direction of the carrier to actuate two separate attachment mechanisms for attaching the infant carrier to the base support or to a stroller.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: David M. Bapst
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Publication number: 20010002092Abstract: A car seat provided with a seat part and a backrest having lighting arranged on the rear side of the backrest whose light is aimed at least essentially downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2000Publication date: May 31, 2001Inventor: Achim Reitze
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Patent number: 6199999Abstract: A lighting system for use in areas of low-level lighting, such as a planetarium, theater, museum, or auditorium, which improves visibility of objects without detracting from the overall desired low-level lighting. The lighting system provides a safe and low cost way to illuminate certain areas of a darkened room while maintaining an overall dimly lit environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: The Science PlaceInventor: John Leonard Cotton, Jr.