With Static Structure Patents (Class 362/145)
  • Patent number: 7066616
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a modular temporary lighting assembly and multi-outlet stringer that is particularly suited for building construction settings. The modular lighting assembly is formed by connecting a plurality of like-shaped stringers and a plurality of like-shaped multi-outlet receptacles. The assembly is formed by several sections, with each section including one stringer and one receptacle. Each stringer has a three-prong twist-lock plug at one end, and a three-port twist-lock outlet at the other. Each receptacle has a light socket, one male twist-lock plug, three female twist-lock outlets, and a mounting hook. The socket receives a light bulb and a removable protection cage. The receptacles are hung along the ceiling of the building and electrically connected by the stringers. The sections of the lighting assembly are connected in a single linear routing or a multi-branch pattern throughout the desired areas of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Jay E. Howell
  • Patent number: 7044617
    Abstract: A display device utilizes an acrylic sheet frosted throughout its structure and an opaque surface or panel. The acrylic sheet or panel is placed substantially parallel to the opaque surface or panel such that the acrylic sheet or panel and the opaque surface or panel are separated by a distance of between 1 and 185 millimeters (0.04 to 7.3 inches). Display items are mounted on item supports on the display side of the acrylic sheet or panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Monoceros Corporation
    Inventors: Kathy O. Maxwell, legal representative, David Dwayne Echeberry, Dennis Kenneth Rausch, Robert Clark Maxwell, deceased
  • Patent number: 7043881
    Abstract: An insulated glass (IG) assembly for windows which includes an internal lighting system is disclosed. The IG assembly includes two or more panes of glass, a spacer and a strip of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The spacer separates glass panes and provides the hermetic seal for the IG assembly. The spacer extends around the periphery of the glass panes with a portion of its ends overlapping to form a sealed corner joint. The LED light strip includes a plurality of LED lamps connected in series by thin electrical contact wires fixed in a flexible nonconductive substrate. The LED strip is fixed to the spacer and extends around the periphery of the insulated glass unit. The lead wires from the LED light strip pass through the corner joint between the overlapped ends of the spacer. The LED light systems provide dependable illumination but emit relatively little thermal energy. Consequently, the LED light system maintains the thermal insulating properties of an insulated glass unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Tem-Pace, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Krause, Sr., Richard J. Krause, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7021786
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an illuminated glass deck light panel, including: a plurality of glass pavers, structural plank glass elements, or other structural lenses; a longitudinally extending support pan for embedding in a supporting substrate; the plurality of glass pavers, structural plank glass elements, or other structural lenses resting on ledges formed in the support pan; a sealing material disposed between the glass pavers, structural plank glass elements, or other structural lenses and the support pan; a plurality of illumination sources disposed in the support pan underneath the plurality of glass pavers, structural plank glass elements, or other structural lenses; and the plurality of illumination sources being at all times illuminated whenever one of the plurality of illumination sources is illuminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Frederick J. Sandor, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7018063
    Abstract: A solar powered lighting assembly for attachment to an eaves trough mounted on an outer wall surface includes a lamp, a rechargeable power source, a solar panel assembly, a mounting bracket and a connector arm. The rechargeable power source is connected to the lamp to provide operational power. The solar panel assembly is coupled to the rechargeable power source to provide electrical power for recharging the rechargeable power source. The mounting bracket is coupled to the inside surface of the eaves trough and is used to support the rechargeable power source and the solar panel assembly. The connector arm is coupled to the lamp and is adapted to be removeably coupled in between the eaves trough and the outer wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth George Michael, Vernon George Michael
  • Patent number: 6997594
    Abstract: A portable vehicle inspection system including a series of mats into which two lengths of flexible, polymeric side light transmitting optical fiber extend along channels placed near the edges of the mats, and at a distance to be within the tracks of wheels of a vehicle passing thereover, with the polymeric fiber optic including notches and a reflector directed to provide a steady, uniform flood of light up to the underside of a vehicle to be inspected, and between the inspection zone, and the light source, the polymeric optical fiber is covered by an opaque jacket to prevent light from radiating outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: William J. Grothe, Jianli Ren, Paul E. Robbins, Peter McNicol
  • Patent number: 6971781
    Abstract: A system and method for providing light generated at a location that is easily accessible by a person on the ground and channeling the light to a remote, difficult to access location where the light is directed toward an area desired to be illuminated. The lighting system includes an illumination device adapted to direct light toward the area to be illuminated and a light source located remotely from the illumination device. The light source is located such that it is easily accessible by a person standing on the ground. A light guide channels the light generated by the light source to the illumination device. Additionally, the light guide is adapted to be a structural component of the system for supporting the illumination device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: James K. Guy
  • Patent number: 6969179
    Abstract: An elongated perimeter light is disclosed, which comprises a linear array of light sources (LEDs) that are electrically illuminated. The array of light sources is disposed within an elongated transparent tube, with the tube transmitting and dispersing the light from the array giving the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is capable of being cut at intervals down its length to shorten it. The light sources that remain in the array continue to emit light and the tube can be cut to match the length of said array. The present invention also discloses systems for lighting structural features, with one system according to the present invention comprising a plurality of elongated perimeter lights. The perimeter lights are electrically coupled in a daisy chain with the electrical power at each of the perimeter lights being transmitted to the successive light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Sloanled, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, James J. Sloan
  • Patent number: 6955458
    Abstract: A gutter system has decorative ropelights held in a longitudinal groove in the face of the gutter. The groove is adapted to hold a ropelight without using clips or other separate attachment devices. The gutter can also have two or more longitudinal grooves, each holding a ropelight. The system is easy to install on a building and eliminates the need for annual installation and removal of decorative lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Harjinder S. Cheema
  • Patent number: 6932489
    Abstract: A solar stepping stone comprises a housing having an upper surface, side walls and a lower surface, the housing defining a chamber. A solar energy collector is associated with the housing for collecting solar energy. A solar power storage device is provided in the chamber for receiving and storing solar energy received from the solar energy collectors. An illuminator for illuminating at least a portion of the upper surface of the solar stepping stone is contained in the chamber and is powered by solar energy stored by the solar power member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: 6916103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of illuminating bridge and road guard rails. The outside of the rails are coated with a reflective material and then co-extruded with an acrylic material surrounding the rail. Alternatively, two or more acrylic materials or tubes are extruded around a rail. The inner tube preferably has a colored shiny or reflective covering, or stripes of one or more colors, or with a picture or design on the outside or within the tube. In a further embodiment, the rails can be retrofitted with a two-section acrylic covering that fits together along and surrounds the length of the rail. The acrylic coverings can also be joined via a collar that is also made in two halves to fit around the rail at each rail post or at each end of the rail section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Plastic Inventions and Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Currie, Jonas J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 6896391
    Abstract: An apparatus for lighting that attaches to a building structure. The apparatus includes a main profile having a first side and an opposing second side. The profile mounting to the building structure. The apparatus includes a transformer disposed in proximity to the main profile for providing electricity. The apparatus includes a terminal connected to and disposed in the main profile and connected to the transformer. The apparatus includes a cassette having light elements which is interchangeable with the terminal. The cassette is removably held by the main profile and is in contact with the terminal, and receiving electricity from the transformer through the terminal. The cassette is changeable as a function of use and providing interchangeability of light elements. A method for lighting a building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
  • Patent number: 6846092
    Abstract: A lighting fixture device for a building structure for allowing a user to easily and quickly decorate one's building structure with lights. The lighting fixture device for a building structure includes an elongate storage unit having a top, bottom, and side walls, and also having a storage compartment therein with the bottom wall having an opening disposed therethrough and with the elongate storage unit being adapted to securely mount to the building structure; and also includes a cover member being removably closed over the opening of the elongate storage unit; and further includes a light-emitting assembly being removably stored in the elongate storage unit; and also includes an assembly for securely supporting the light-emitting assembly in the elongate storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: James T. Taylor, Deborah A. Light
  • Publication number: 20040246709
    Abstract: An in-grade light fixture, comprising a below grade light fixture having a light opening substantially at grade level. An optical chamber is arranged within the light fixture housing and holding a light source generating light that passes through the light opening. A faceplate mechanism mounted over the light opening and to the optical chamber, and is held in place by mounting screws. The faceplate mechanism is at least partially rotatable over the light opening so that the location of said mounting screws can be adjusted around the light opening. An adjustment mechanism is included to adjust the height and angle of the faceplate mechanism to match the height and angle of the surrounding grade level and angle. A holding mechanism can also be included for holding the light fixture housing at the desired height within a hole prior to being buried. An anti-condensation valve can also be included on the optical chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: B-K LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas W. Hagen
  • Patent number: 6817736
    Abstract: Window frames for lights are display holiday lights in a window. The window frame for lights installs without the use of any tools, and automatically adjusts to a variety of window widths. Spring-loaded adjustment tubes are present on either end of the frame, allowing the frame to frictionally engage with the sides of a window. Plastic end caps on the protruding end of the adjustment tubes prevent damage to the sides of the window and increase the frictional force. An outlet hole is provided to allow access to the extension outlet of the lights so that multiple strings of lights mounted in multiple window frames for lights can be electrically connected. A light channel and light hole present in the bottom member of the frame allow concealment of the cord for the lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Wardell Porter
  • Publication number: 20040184263
    Abstract: A paver light having a masonry structure with an aperture that has a substantially constant diameter from an exterior surface to an interior surface of the masonry structure, and a lighting fixture positioned within the aperture of the masonry structure. The lighting fixture includes a support member with an internal cavity, an electrical socket removably received within the cavity of the support member, and a modular light assembly removably mounted to the support member. The modular light assembly is releasably connected to the socket such that the socket is removed from the cavity of the support member as the modular light assembly is removed from the support member. Upon removal of the modular light assembly from the support member, the modular light assembly can be disconnected from the socket for the purposes of repair or replacement externally of the masonry structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Patti
  • Patent number: 6793378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved do-it-yourself lamp structure, comprising of a socket disposed on the bottom of an inner side of a through hole on a wire connection box and a lamp rod with its front end passing through the through hole and being plugged into the socket; wherein the top end of the lamp rod being externally connected to a fixed base, and the front edge of the bottom of the fixed base having an inserting section corresponsive to its insertion into the socket, and a curved groove is disposed at a side of the fixed base, and an embedding bracket with a shape corresponsive to the shape of the curved groove is disposed on the curved groove. The embedding bracket inclines towards its top from both ends, and a blocking member is disposed at the inclined end of the top such that the embedding bracket has a blocking member at its top and both ends of the embedding bracket are attached onto the curved groove with a structure being slightly protruded from the middle section of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6779907
    Abstract: The recessed wall-mounted light fixture assembly has a hollow mounting sleeve which is inserted horizontally in the wall, a lamp housing for enclosing and retaining a lamp, where the lamp housing is adapted to slide and rotate within the mounting sleeve, a face plate with a hood attached to the housing for directing light downward and preventing direct view of the lamp and a lens disposed within the face plate. The lamp is plugged into a socket mounted on a bracket that provides upward and downward adjustability. The lens has two different sections: an upper section which is frosted to diffuse light and a lower section that is clear for maximum transmission of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
  • Publication number: 20040156204
    Abstract: The invention is an illumination assembly for illuminating a large outdoor playing field with zero candela intensity at an angle of ninety degrees above nadir, via full cutoff luminaries and full cutoff luminary assemblies. The invention also contemplates the business method associated with marketing the inventive apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Alex Francisco Galia
  • Patent number: 6773135
    Abstract: Lighting fixtures for illuminating vertical surfaces of predetermined dimensions such as billboards or similar signs, the invention in several embodiments takes the form of primary reflector structures capable of directing light from a light source disposed within each of said fixtures either directly to the vertical surface or to refractive structures located on the fixtures for redirection of light to the vertical surface for even illumination of said surface with minimal light pollution from “spill” light. The primary reflector structures of the invention are curvilinear in conformation and extend from above a light source to a location between the source and the vertical surface, the reflector structures being smoothly contoured or formed into a plurality of reflective segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Packer
  • Patent number: 6773136
    Abstract: An airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and stainless steel support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas. A variable length extension means rotatably adjusts height and azimuth by a rotatable vertical displacement. In one aspect, a previously installed, airport inset light and stainless steel base of the present invention receives a variable length extension assembly for rotatably adjusting the height and azimuth alignment of an airport inset light. Rotation locking means are provided for securing the rotatable adjustment apparatus from further rotation. A novel stainless steel base is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and, in one aspect, to provide a stainless steel protection ring “mud dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6773140
    Abstract: A lighting unit of a tent includes lamps, wires provided for connecting the lamps to power, and holding trenches formed along lower sides of upper rod portions of a supporting frame of the tent. Each of the holding trenches is made to have a slot narrower than a middle room thereof, and the lamps have a diameter bigger than width of the slot so as not to fall down when held in the trenches. Thus, the lamps are hidden in the holding trenches to not badly affect appearance of the tent. And, light emitting diodes can be used as the lamps to help make the tent attractive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Chorng-Cheng Lee
  • Patent number: 6755553
    Abstract: A principal objective of the present invention is to provide a cordless display apparatus that is suitable for use in locations that are not located near an electrical outlet. In the furtherance of this and other objectives, the display apparatus is powered by at least one battery, or alternatively configured with solar powered cells that allow the display to be charged during the day and light emitting at night. The display assembly comprises an integrated housing defining a plurality of apertures for receiving light emitting elements. The housing further is coupled with a plurality of support members for secure and stable display of the apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the housing can move telescopically longitudinally along the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Doreatha L. Battle
  • Publication number: 20040105255
    Abstract: A retractable light/sound system for mounting on the eave of a structure includes a housing and an output subassembly. A hinge pivotably interconnects the housing and the output subassembly whereby the latter is pivotable between a retracted/stored position and an extended/display position. The output subassembly includes multiple lights and/or loudspeakers and provides output in response to input power and/or control signals from any control subsystem, which can include a microprocessor adapted for preprogramming to activate the output components in response to certain, predetermined input source conditions. The system is adapted for mounting on or in soffits, or on building fascias integrally with gutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventor: James T. Seeburger
  • Patent number: 6739741
    Abstract: A display system comprising a high-intensity discharge lamp system equipped with a stabilizer, a reflector mirror coated with a heat-absorption film, a shutter, and a light-gathering lens; and a pole holding the high-intensity discharge lamp system at a desired height above the road or its vicinity. The display system of the invention enables drivers to easily see and locate the centerline, road shoulder, crosswalk, and traffic signs, even in the midst of rainstorm, dense fog, or blizzard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: APT Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshihiko Awa
  • Patent number: 6736534
    Abstract: Entry doors having transparent insert panels such as etched glass and/or stained glass with tube lights such as 12 mm neon tube lights imbedded in framing along the outer edges of the panels inside the doors. Photo cells can be used to turn on the lights in the dark. Relays can turn on power when the door is closed and spring loaded switches can provide contact between the neon tubes and a transformer before power is supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Robin L. Fite
  • Patent number: 6736522
    Abstract: An elongate light fixture, the light fixture having an adjustable overall length, and a method of installing same. The elongate light fixture includes a first piece that includes a first reflector shroud portion and a second piece that includes a second reflector shroud portion. The first and second pieces are coupled to a frame to permit relative movement of the first and second pieces for spacing the first and second pieces at a desired distance apart to provide the desired overall length of the housing arrangement and to provide a space between the first and second pieces. The adjustable-length, elongate light fixture further includes an insert that is trimmable to fit in the space between the first and second pieces. The method of installing an adjustable-length, elongate light fixture, the method including moving a first piece, which includes a first reflector shroud, of a housing arrangement relative to a second piece, which includes a second reflector shroud, of the housing arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Signage Systems
    Inventor: Samuel Cini
  • Publication number: 20040090785
    Abstract: A housing for a light source, the housing comprising: an outer shroud, th outer shroud including an outer surface, a front edge, and a hollow inner surface; and an inner shroud, the inner shroud including a front edge and a concentric bore within which the light source is affixed, the inner shroud fitting concentrically within the inner surface of the outer shroud and the front edge of the inner shroud being offset back from the front edge of the outer shroud; wherein the radius between the outer edge of the concentric bore and the outer edge of the inner shroud shades the front edge of the outer shroud from the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Rodney McInnis
  • Publication number: 20040085759
    Abstract: A dual function exterior light fixture (10) for use with both a light bulb (100) and an electrical power cord (200) provided with a three pronged plug (201) wherein, the light fixture (10) includes an upper housing segment (20), a lower housing segment (40), and a mounting base (50) all associated with a hollow intermediate housing segment (30) provided with an interior receptacle (60) having a receptacle housing (61) the upper portion of which is provided with an electrical plug receptacle (63) adapted to receive the three pronged plug (201) of an electrical power cord (200) when the lower housing segment (40) is disengaged from the intermediate housing segment (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Kim Kempf
  • Publication number: 20040085773
    Abstract: A novel illumination apparatus that may be formed from any object of choice, such as a natural rock or the like. The apparatus is of simple construction and allows a user to easily adjust the amount of light to be emitted there from. Or the user may direct the light in a preferred direction, and optional accessories are also provided, such as the apparatus may include, a motion detector, speakers, a cup-holder, a secret compartment, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Erik Miller
  • Patent number: 6719438
    Abstract: A trim assembly is mounted by a resilient spring in a housing, which is recessed in a ceiling, to support a light fixture. The trim assembly includes a cylindrical collar insertable within the housing and a flange with a central opening supporting one end of the cylindrical collar surrounding the opening being flush with the ceiling, when the trim assembly is mounted within the housing. A gimbal, which is located within and spaced apart from the collar, supports the light fixture. The springs are attached to opposite sides of an outer surface of the collar, for engaging an inner surface of the housing, to hold the trim assembly in place. In addition, the gimbal is retained within the collar by fasteners which allow limited rotation of the gimbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Tripar Inc.
    Inventors: Lloyd Sevack, Mario Viscusi
  • Publication number: 20040057231
    Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating the interior of a building through a roof of the building, the apparatus comprising a light transmissive panel 13 and a light directing duct 12. The panel 13 has an upper surface which is substantially identical in shape to an upper surface of a roof covering and lies in the plane of the said covering. The light directing duct 12 directs light from the panel 13 into the interior of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Tony Skuse, Lee Rumley, Dale Jefferies
  • Publication number: 20040052070
    Abstract: A downward illumination assembly for directing light downward from the ceiling area of a room includes a lamp housing having a closed upper end, an open lower end disposed axially opposite the closed upper end, and a housing wall extending from around a periphery of the upper end to and defining the open lower end. The lower end is positioned adjacent an opening in a ceiling panel. A lamp is supported in a lamp socket within the lamp housing in a position to radiate light through the lower end of the housing and through the opening in the ceiling panel. A module is removably supported on the housing and carries the lamp socket. The lamp socket is removable from the lamp housing with the module to allow the lamp socket and/or associated wiring to be serviced or replaced without removing the lamp housing from the ceiling panel or disconnecting and lowering the ceiling panel from its support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Terry R. Mandy, Dalton J. Mandy, Brandon R. Mandy
  • Publication number: 20040037070
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a hinge pin to facilitate removal of the hinge pin from a hinge assembly. The device is a graspable three-dimensional body having a base portion with a recess therein adapted to matingly engage the expanded head of a hinge pin. In one embodiment, the base portion is affixed to the expanded head of the hinge pin by adhesive means. In another embodiment, the base portion includes a recurved flange with a slot therein that seats between the expanded head of the hinge pin and the upper end of the hinge pieces. After the three-dimensional body is affixed to the hinge pin, manual traction on the three-dimensional body enables the hinge pin to be removed from the hinge assembly without the use of tools. Preferably, the three-dimensional body is sculpted to provide an object of art. The three-dimensional body may be painted with a phosphor or include a light source such as LED powered by a battery to provide a door hinge-mounted night light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Schubach
  • Publication number: 20040031234
    Abstract: Window element comprising a frame structure (110) that encloses at least two glass panels (100, 101) spaced from one another, wherein an intermediate space (103) is defined by the distance between the two glass panels, wherein a lighting device with at least one lighting means (102) is provided, said lighting device being arranged in the area of the frame structure and irradiating light essentially from the front surface, this light being at least partly deflected approximately perpendicular to this direction of irradiation, so that said light falls inwards and/or outwards through one of the glass panels of the window element, whereby at least one of the glass panels acts as a light diffuser and for that purpose said glass panel is printed, sand-blasted, etched, coated, engraved or stuck at least on one side or has a malstructure inside, whereby the lighting means is arranged at least partly in front of the front surface of one of the glass panels and irradiates light into the front surface of at least this g
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Emde
  • Publication number: 20040022054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of illuminating bridge and road guard rails. In a first embodiment, the outside of the rails are coated with a reflective material and then co-extruded with an acrylic material whit the acrylic material surrounding the rail. In a second embodiment, instead of one acrylic material, two or more acrylic materials are extruded wherein the rail is in the center, an inner acrylic tube surrounds the rail and an outer acrylic tube surrounds both the rail and the inner acrylic tube. The inner tube could have a colored shiny or reflective covering, or stripes of one or more colors, or a picture or design on the outside or within the tube. The outer acrylic tube would fit snugly over the first or inner acrylic tube. Multiple tubes could be used with different parts of a picture or design on each succeeding tube, creating the effect of depth or three dimensions to the illuminated design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Robert M. Currie, Jonas J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 6685332
    Abstract: A light rope runs along the stringer of a stairway and is concealed by in-fill panels fitted into a groove on a frame rail running along the wall or stringer adjacent to the stairway. A light grille having a square frame and a patterned grille insert is seated along each tread adjacent to the next higher riser and is connected to the frame rail by a pair of adjustment arms. Translucent panels are mounted on the rear of the light grilles, allowing light to shine through them. Electrical circuitry turns the lights on when a user approaches the stairs and automatically turns the lights off after a predetermined time after the user has departed the area of the stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Robert E. Clark
  • Patent number: 6679617
    Abstract: A flat lighting device (1) has two mutually opposite, at least partially transparent view surfaces in such a way that light from a light source, for example daylight or ambient light, backlighting the lighting device can pass through the transparent part (4) of the view surfaces. Moreover, the lighting device has at least one integrated light source, the, or each, light source being arranged in such a way that during operation a corresponding luminous area (2) inside at least one of the two view surfaces is formed by the, or each, light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Patent-Treuhand-Gesellschaft fuer Eleckrische Gluehlampen mbH
    Inventors: Udo Custodis, Angela Eberhardt, Michael Ilmer, Michael Seibold
  • Patent number: 6667109
    Abstract: A decorative medallion consists of two pieces that may be assembled about a mounted fixture. The medallion pieces are decorated with surface ornamentation to add to their visual appeal. A first piece of the medallion includes at a first end an overlapping member whose outline follows prominent features in the surface ornamentation, and at a second end an underledge designed to receive the overlapping member of the second piece. The second piece similarly includes an underledge that is designed to receive the overlapping member of the first piece. The respective overlapping members have recessed edges that are shaped to include one or more alignment features, such as protrusions and concave receiving portions. The underledges are shaped to slideably mate with the corresponding alignment features of the respective overlapping members, and thus, include various corresponding concave receiving portions and protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Style Solutions, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent T. Julliard
  • Publication number: 20030227772
    Abstract: An indirector light fixture is described wherein the fixture is comprised of a reflector housing and a ballast housing connected together by a support arm. The reflector housing may be positioned relative to the ballast housing by movement of the support arm and maintained therein by a ratchet and pawl mechanism or other rotational restriction device. The ballast housing and ballast electronics are connected to the lamp within the reflector housing by ballast feed wires which are maintained internal of the entire fixture thereby preventing the wires from becoming entangled during installation or after installation. Additional structure is provided to further allow adjustment of the head angle relative to the ballast housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Michael K. Yoshida, Thomas Russello
  • Patent number: 6655814
    Abstract: A light emitting block of this invention includes, mounted in a main block body (1), solar batteries for (2) for generating light emitting electric power, an electric double layer capacitor (3) for storing the electric power, a planar light emitting member (4), and a light emission control circuit for controlling lighting of the planar light emitting portion (4). In the daytime, the solar batteries (2) receive ambient sunlight through a block surface portion (1A). The electric power of solar batteries (2) accumulates in the double layer capacitor (3). At nighttime, a light emitting surface (4A) of planar light emitting portion (4) automatically emits light with the electric power stored in the electric double layer capacitor (3), to make the block shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventors: Masaru Tagawa, Harumi Takeda
  • Patent number: 6652114
    Abstract: The present invention is a bracket assembly for supporting a traffic signal dock light, comprising of a three-dimensional offset face mounting bracket to be mounted to the building exterior loading dock door jamb. The load of the traffic signal light is transferred to the exterior door jamb of the building. The bracket assembly of the present invention has adequate distance between the door jamb and traffic signal dock light to provide proper installation for the dock door seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Patent number: 6652112
    Abstract: A decorative light strip that self-attaches to a rain gutter or a roof overhang and which includes a body that is self-attached to the rain gutter or the roof overhang, at least one incandescent lamp socket operatively connected to the body, and an electrical line cord electrically communicating the at least one incandescent lamp socket with a power source. The body is a foam tube that is flexible, compressible, slender, and elongated, and has a split extending longitudinally along the length thereof and which receivingly engages, so as to self-attach the foam tube of the body to, the rain gutter or the roof overhang. The at least one incandescent lamp socket extends laterally in the foam tube of the body. The electrical line cord extends longitudinally in the foam tube of the body. The foam tube of the body is either continuous or discontinuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Lucarelli
  • Patent number: 6644836
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for hanging rope lights on a gutter. The light holder has a spiral that fits over the lip of a gutter and a hook at an opposite end sized to receive a rope light. The body is shaped so that the hook is opposite a curved portion of the front wall of the gutter, at the intersection of the front wall and the bottom of the gutter or below the bottom of the gutter. Curved sections may be provided on the body between the hook and the spiral to receive additional rope lights. A hook may be provided to mount rope lights above the top lip of the gutter or adjacent the flat portion at the top of the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20030198054
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for hanging rope lights on a gutter. The light holder has a spiral that fits over the lip of a gutter and a hook at an opposite end sized to receive a rope light. The body is shaped so that the hook is opposite a curved portion of the front wall of the gutter, at the intersection of the front wall and the bottom of the gutter or below the bottom of the gutter. Curved sections may be provided on the body between the hook and the spiral to receive additional rope lights. A hook may be provided to mount rope lights above the top lip of the gutter or adjacent the flat portion at the top of the gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20030193805
    Abstract: A method is provided for dispersing birds. The method utilizes a horizontally oriented light beam. The light beam is positioned two to eight inches above the surface on which the birds sit. The beam, when it is normal to a birds' eye and strikes the eye, causes the bird discomfort and makes it fly away from the building structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Michael R. Matheson, Ronald A. Matheson
  • Publication number: 20030179571
    Abstract: An airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and stainless steel support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas. A variable length extension means rotatably adjusts height and azimuth by a rotatable vertical displacement. In one aspect, a previously installed, airport inset light and stainless steel base of the present invention receives a variable length extension assembly for rotatably adjusting the height and azimuth alignment of an airport inset light. Rotation locking means are provided for securing the rotatable adjustment apparatus from further rotation. A novel stainless steel base is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and, in one aspect, to provide a stainless steel protection ring “mud dam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert
  • Patent number: 6623137
    Abstract: Light is transferred through a wall separating a light source from a space to be lighted by an internally reflecting, curved planar mirror. The mirror includes closed curve length that extends through the wall from the space to the lighted and an open curve length that projects from the wall to gather light from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Marsonette, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Marsonette
  • Publication number: 20030151912
    Abstract: The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply not enough to prevent serious loading and unloading accidents, primarily at the deep end of the truck trailer van body. The loading dock spot light of the present invention with its short body design helps prevent fork trucks from hitting and destroying it. The overall short body of the light structure is designed to stay out of the primary main path of the fork truck traffic, allowing the light emitted from the light bulb to just peek beyond the loading dock door seal edge. The present invention is a simple mechanical device, which reduces loading dock operator confusion during loading and unloading operation, maintenance, and repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Patent number: 6588916
    Abstract: A paint booth lighting fixture having a sealed enclosure that receives a plurality of light bulbs, each of the bulbs having an individually adjustable reflector movably secured adjacent thereto. The reflectors are movable to direct light in a desired direction. The reflectors are held in a desired position and include an elongated body defining a series of elongated reflective surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Guy Belair