Pavement Patents (Class 362/153.1)
  • Patent number: 6874905
    Abstract: A light fixture for use in low voltage outdoor lighting systems that comprises a lens assembly with a reflector, lens and lens support and a socket assembly with a lamp, socket and socket housing, which are mounted on a post. Connection of the lens assembly and socket assembly is provided by the combination of a taper fit and multiple O-rings which provide a frictional fit that is sealed against dirt and moisture intrusion, avoiding metal-to-metal contact. Attachment of the lens assembly to the socket assembly is achieved by pressing the two parts together in an axial direction. Disassembly is achieved by twisting to overcome the friction generated by the O-rings and pulling the two assemblies apart. A locking screw may be used to prevent accidental separation of the lens assembly and socket assembly. The post can be attached to a ground spike for installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
  • Patent number: 6872883
    Abstract: A mast lighting system of the type including at least one mast that is mountable onto a foundation. A portion of the mast is capable of supporting an electrical component. A distribution component subassembly is disposed within a power distribution assembly. An electrical cable disposed within the mast connects the electrical component to the distribution component subassembly of the power distribution assembly through a breakaway connector set. A remote power source is in communication with the distribution component subassembly. The mast defines an interior chamber therein of sufficient dimensions to receive the power distribution assembly. The power distribution assembly is disposed within the chamber and onto a generally planar surface of the foundation. In use, the power distribution assembly is protected from collision damage, but is accessible to the user through the opening in the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ginsburg
  • Patent number: 6860624
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided wherein the lighting fixture comprises a lamp and a positioning assembly. The positioning assembly is configured to allow translational, and rotational positioning of the lamp relative to a housing. The positioning assembly is also configured to be received by a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Atom Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Hille, Jeffrey B. Berghoff, Jon T. Lundquist
  • Patent number: 6840649
    Abstract: A stainless steel airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas, variable length container means for adjusting height and azimuth by a vertical displacement, and stainless steel mounting means on the adjustable fixture container for mounting the airport inset light on the adjustable fixture container. A container bottom has stainless steel mounting means for mounting an airport inset light when the bottom is installed initially and before an adjustable top portion is installed. A novel top flange is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and to provide a protection ring “mud dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20040252489
    Abstract: A hydrological barrier plate for in-grade light fixture housings and a housing for use with light fixtures to prevent water entry into the water sensitive compartments of the light fixture. The barrier plate has a plate body with an opening in which is sealably disposed an anti-syphon wire pass-through valve for electrically connecting the components on one side of the barrier plate with the wires in the junction box on the opposite side of the barrier plate. The barrier plate is sealed around its outer edge against the housing wall. The pass-through valve is configured to prevent water from wicking along the wires and to prevent water from passing around the valve. The barrier plate is installed without tools and an effective seal is easily obtained. Using the barrier plate, water is prevented from migrating between the junction box and the primary housing compartments of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: B-K LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas W. Hagen
  • 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: 6817729
    Abstract: A airport runway lighting system, including a power source (10) supplying a constant current to a primary circuit (12) and several marking lights (14-1 to 14-6) each being connected to the primary circuit by a current transformer (16-1 to 16-6), the secondary winding of which supplies the lamp current. At least several adjacent transformers form a multiple assembly without a connection cable. Each transformer features a built-in male connector and a female plug or two built-in female plugs. The transformers are stacked to form the multiple assembly, the male connector of one of the transformers being inserted into the female plug of the immediately adjacent transformer, the male connector of the first transformer and the female plug of the last transformer being connected in series to the primary circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Augier S.A.
    Inventor: Patrick Lebel
  • Patent number: 6789915
    Abstract: A road-marking system comprising at least a first (1) and a second road-marking unit (2) each having an emission surface (10; 20), the first unit comprising a first light source (21, 21′ . . . ) and the second unit comprising a second light source (22, 22′ . . . ). Each unit has a shape adapted to a saw-cut recess (9) accommodating the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lucas Leo Desiree Van Der Poel, Gerrit Gijsbertus Van Bochove, Leonardus Urbanus Emile Konings, Antonius Henricus Maria Raaijmakers
  • Publication number: 20040156189
    Abstract: A bar-shaped lamp having a battery housing in the form of a shaft with a lamp head removably attached at one end and provided with one or more light-emitting diodes. At the other end a reversible foot member can be inserted into the shaft and has a ground spike and an impact tool for breaking automobile glass on opposite sides. When the short tool projects from the shaft, it can be covered by a cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: ZWEIBRUDER OPTOELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Publication number: 20040156191
    Abstract: Lighting device, in particular a floodlight such as a sealed lamp embedded in a ground, emitting a directional light beam upward directed, comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Francesco Biasoli, Francis Roche
  • Patent number: 6752519
    Abstract: A lighting device for installation in a substantially plane surface, comprising at least one lamp device that emits light essentially in a light direction which forms an angle with an exit face of a light refracting means in the lamp device. The lamp device comprises a light source that emits light towards an incident face of the light refracting means, where the light refracting means has a longitudinal direction coincident with the light direction, and where the exit face is approximately parallel to the substantially plane surface. The exit face is set a slight angle of inclination relative to the substantially plane surface, the angle and the angle of inclination in combination causing light from the light source to be brought to an emergent angle above the face that satisfies pre-set requirements for light intensity close to the surface. A prism is also described wherein at least the edge formed between the exit face of the prism and a side face which forms an acute angle with the exit face is rounded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Light AS
    Inventors: Henrik Seland, Eldar Hagen
  • Publication number: 20040100793
    Abstract: A waterproof outdoor strobe light having a housing body, a lamp assembly including a lamp tube, and a housing cover is provided. The housing cover may be colored and transparent or translucent to emit light in multiple directions through replaceable lenses. The lamp tube is installed on a front end of the housing and protrudes from the housing to emit light in every direction. The housing body has a sufficient interior space to dissipate heat generated by the lamp tube without the need for air vent slots. A gasket is positioned between the housing body and housing cover for waterproofing. The light may include a supporting assembly to fix the light on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: MULTI-MEDIA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Perry H. Monitto
  • Patent number: 6739735
    Abstract: A lighting strip for use in direction and guidance systems includes an elongated insulating base upon which one or more light emitting diode strips each supporting a plurality of light emitting diodes are positioned. A terminal housing supporting operative power systems and control apparatus is coupled to one end of the lighting strip while the remaining end may be coupled to an end cap or connected to a further lighting strip to increase the array size. The light emitting diodes are encapsulated within a light transmissive material top cover to provide physical protection and seal for the light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Illuminated Guidance Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Talamo, Robert A. Meyer, Thomas J. Meyer, Frank J. Lawdensky, Robert Rottinghaus
  • Patent number: 6729742
    Abstract: Solar lamp for outdoor use, in particular a garden lamp, road or street lamp or such, consisting of one or more solar module, and a housing with a storage means for electric energy (battery), which is electrically connected to the solar module, and one or more luminous body, whereby between the battery and the luminous body a circuit is provided, which reacts to signals from a light sensor attached to the solar lamp, and which enables or disables the electrical connection between the battery and the luminous body depending on the degree of brightness/darkness, whereby the housing is provided with two or more walls of different orientation which do not converge parallel to each other, and whereby one or more solar modules are arranged on each wall, or that the walls are formed by solar modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventors: Wofgang Wismeth, Gerhard Lutz, Werner Kohlmann
  • Publication number: 20040052071
    Abstract: A system for the protection of airport runway light fixtures and markers is disposed at or near the edge of aircraft runways, taxiway and airport signs. The system includes a thin flexible mat having an axial opening proportioned to enable placement above an elevated in-ground concrete base of a runway light fixture, and peripherally disposed apertures within the mat. The system further includes several anchors for the mat, each of which comprise a planar head, and means for penetration and engagement of earth upon which the mat is positioned. The penetration and engagement elements of each anchor integrally and rigidly depend from a lower surface of the planar head at a central axis. A greatest transverse cross-section of the engagement element is proportioned for complemental insertion within the peripheral apertures of the convex mat. The planar heads of the anchors each engage the mat when the engagement means have fully penetrated the earth upon which the mat is to be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Lyle E. Gluck
  • Patent number: 6705751
    Abstract: A post-type rope light has different structural designs of bottom bases and lamp posts to form a movable or a fixed post-type rope light. The present invention is assembled variably according to a user's need for conveniently moving and fixing thereby enhancing the practical value, increasing the esthetic thereof and beautifying the residential environment so as to achieve an effect of being practical and beautiful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Tzu-Chen Liu
  • Patent number: 6685333
    Abstract: This invention relates to height adjustable extensions of in-ground containers for embedded container light supports in airport runways. The apparatus has a first and second telescoping tube, each having a wall terminating in a flange. The flange on its upper end is for the reception of a light fixture, and the flange at the bottom end has bolt holes registering with the flange on the upper end of the in-ground container. There are a plurality of tapped bores in the wall of the outer tube. Set screws in the tapped bores are adapted to bear on the inner tube. The method of extending the height of the lighting fixture container comprises these steps: providing the apparatus as described above, positioning the telescoping tubes at a required height position; tightening the set screws to temporarily preserve the height position; pouring cementitious material around the positioned tubes; and allowing the cementitious material to set to hold said tubes in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Roger Bieberdorf
  • Patent number: 6672749
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optically marked surface. In the preferred embodiment, the optically marked surface (15) comprises a light source (16), a surface to be marked (18), optical material (19) capable of illumination by the light source, the optical material, the surface and the light source being so configured and arranged that illumination of the optical material is visible on the surface. The present invention also discloses turf comprising artificial or natural turf fibers and fiber optic filaments extending between the turf fibers. The present invention also provides a method of marking a surface comprising the steps of providing a light source, providing a surface to be marked, providing an optical material capable of illumination by the light source, configuring and arranging the optical material, the surface, and the light source such that illumination of the optical material is visible on the surface, and illuminating the optical material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Turfstore.Com, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark H. Nicholls, Sidney O. Nicholls, Douglas L. Pullin
  • Patent number: 6669351
    Abstract: An in-pavement airport lighting fixture includes a housing, a feed-through assembly, and a threaded bolt that extends through the housing to secure the housing to a base unit. The feed-through assembly carries a lamp and positions the lamp in the housing. The threaded bolt is coupled to the housing such that the housing is lifted by upward motion of the bolt as the bolt is disengaged from the base unit. The housing further includes at least one boss and the feed-through assembly includes a connector surrounding an upper portion of the feed-through assembly. The connector mates with an outer surface of the boss when the upper portion of the feed-through assembly is positioned against an inside surface of the boss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Shea, Thomas Rampelli, Paul Gongola, Todd Dubois
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030169589
    Abstract: A runway lighting system, namely for an airport runway, including a power source (10) supplying a constant current to a primary circuit (12) and a plurality of marking lights (14-1 to 14-6) each being connected to the primary circuit by a current transformer (16-1 to 16-6), the secondary winding of which supplies the lamp current. At least a plurality of adjacent transformers forms a multiple assembly without a connection cable. Each transformer features a built-in male connector and a female plug or two built-in female plugs; in this case, the male connector being obtained by inserting one of the two male connectors of a double male connector into one of the two female plugs. The transformers are stacked so as to form said multiple assembly, the male connector of one of the transformers being inserted into the female plug of the immediately adjacent transformer, the male connector of the first transformer and the female plug of the last transformer being connected in series to the primary circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Patrick Lebel
  • Publication number: 20030156405
    Abstract: A decoration pad system for simulating lit stepping stones comprises a panel and a transparent material. The panel defined by an outer periphery, an upper surface and a lower surface includes an opening through the upper and lower surfaces thereof to define an inner periphery thereof. The transparent material is defined by top and bottom sides laminated to each other. The bottom side is planted in the inner periphery of the plate to cover the panel opening. A vessel is defined by a base plate and a wall protrusion upwardly extending from the base plate. The wall protrusion is detachably attached to the plain lower surface of the panel. On the base plate in the vessel is aligned miniature bulbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Kee Choon Kim
  • Publication number: 20030137831
    Abstract: A tile in combination with a solar lamp such that the solar lamp is securely mounted at the center of the tile. The solar lamp has a base and a chamber is defined in the base. A hollow boss is located in the chamber and batteries are received in the hollow boss. A solar cell panel is firmly attached on top of the hollow boss to convert solar energy into electricity to charge the batteries. Light bulbs and a circuit board are mounted in the chamber and adjacent to the boss. The solar cell panel, the light bulbs and the batteries are respectively and electrically connected to the circuit board. The light bulbs are controlled by the circuit board and supplied electricity by the batteries to light up automatically under a dim condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Chung-Kuei Lin
  • Patent number: 6575591
    Abstract: A low voltage lamp having an internal illumination device which serves as a base for mounting a detachable hood supporting a fixed skirt. The hood and skirt are arranged in spaced-apart relationship having a diameter exceeding the diameter of the illumination device and its base. A decorative cylinder or sleeve is mountable between the peripheral edge of the skirt and the edge marginal region of the hood. Spacers may be provided for placing the sleeve between the hood and the skirt, while resilient fasteners detachably couple the hood to a support on the illuminating device base so that the decorative sleeve is releasably held between the hood and the skirt. The external surface of the sleeve carries a variety of indicia, pictures, or graphic representations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: William H. De Lany
  • Patent number: 6572240
    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 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6568827
    Abstract: A marking element for carriageways, comprising a cylindrical housing (18) in which there is arranged at least one light source whose light issues through a flat boundary surface, flush with the carriageway, of a transparent part (2′) of the cover (2) of the housing, wherein the light coming from the light source extends in the interior of the cover at an angle with respect to the boundary surface, which is close to the limit angle for total reflection, and wherein the light source is mechanically connected to the cover (2) which can be connected to the housing (1) in different angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Michael Forster
  • Patent number: 6565239
    Abstract: A luminaire flush with a horizontal surface and comprising a housing, an optical window, a light source, and an optical element. The housing has an internal cavity disposed beneath the horizontal surface and defines an opening disposed adjacent the horizontal surface. The optical window, substantially flat and transparent, has a surface that overlays the housing opening. The light source, disposed within the housing cavity, provides a spatial light distribution pattern which defines an optical axis that is disposed substantially perpendicular relative to the optical window surface. The optical element, also disposed within the housing cavity, redistributes light rays emitted by the light source along preselected angles relative to the horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Farlight, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Alexander Rizkin, Il'ya Agurok, Robert H. Tudhope
  • Patent number: 6561681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a standing decorative garden lamp, which mainly includes a decorative transparent tube with inner bulb assembly and a standing rod. The characteristic of the invention is to provide a connector to engage with top end of the standing rod directly while the connector is provided with side elastic slice for connecting with lower end of the tube in secure to obtain a firm engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Patent number: 6550931
    Abstract: An inset light container includes a light fixture support container adapted to be embedded in the ground and having a flange formed along an upper end with a plurality of apertures formed therethrough to receive securement bolts. An insert is removably mounted in each aperture and includes a threaded hole to receive the securement bolts holding the light fixture to the top of the container. Each insert is removably mounted in the flange aperture to permit quick and simple replacement if a bolt is broken within the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Ted Olson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6540374
    Abstract: An in-ground light fixture is disclosed having multiple separate and watertight compartments for the various components of the fixture, allowing for maintenance and service of the fixture without exposing weather-sensitive components to the elements. The fixture also includes a pan and tilt assembly, which can be selectively controlled with a common household tool to change the direction of the light without having to access the pan and tilt assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kira, Allan Cameron, John Wadsworth
  • Publication number: 20030053307
    Abstract: A lighting strip for use in direction and guidance systems includes an elongated insulating base upon which one or more light emitting diode strips each supporting a plurality of light emitting diodes are positioned. A terminal housing supporting operative power systems and control apparatus is coupled to one end of the lighting strip while the remaining end may be coupled to an end cap or connected to a further lighting strip to increase the array size. The light emitting diodes are encapsulated within a light transmissive material top cover to provide physical protection and seal for the light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: John A. Talamo, Robert A. Meyer, Thomas J. Meyer, Frank J. Lawdensky, Robert Rottinghaus
  • Patent number: 6533446
    Abstract: A light, such as for an airport taxiway, in which a base includes a light source which outputs light. The light source may be an LED (light emitting diode) light source which is highly energy efficient and which has a long life. A light guide receives and guides light output from the light source. The light guide further extends out from the light source. A reflector is positioned in the light guide and reflects the light guided through the light guide to provide the appropriate illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Dialight Corporation
    Inventors: Yuming Chen, Michael J. Kirchoff, Robert L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20030048634
    Abstract: An in-pavement light that utilizes LEDs as its light source and that utilizes appropriate optics to properly direct light from the LED light source. Specifically, the in-pavement light includes a housing configured to be mounted at least partly below a ground level. An LED light source is housed in the housing. Optics, such as prisms, are configured to direct light from the LED light source such that at least part of the light is directed in a direction substantially parallel to a plane of the ground level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: DIALIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chenhua You, Maria E. Saavedra
  • Patent number: 6530675
    Abstract: Several matching exterior lighting systems for use on property having electrical service wiring. Lighting fixtures are made of pipe or wood, preferably PVC pipe or redwood. Several embodiments can be installed directly in the ground, while other embodiments can be installed on the vertical exterior surface of a building, or on the top of a wall. In all embodiments, the lamp and electrical connections are housed within the same enclosure, and no separate electrical box is needed. The embodiments made of pipe are coated with stucco, brick, stone, tile, wood, aluminum sheet, or copper sheet, to protect the pipe from environmental degradation. The preferred coating is stucco, and the invention includes a new method of applying stucco to a circular cylinder and manufacturing an article. All embodiments have elongated rectangular windows parallel both to the florescent light bulb, and to the axis of the cylinder, with translucent lenses to allow light to escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Kurt B. Van Etten
  • Patent number: 6527407
    Abstract: A system for the protection of airport runway light fixtures and markers is disposed at or near the edge of aircraft runways, taxiway and airport signs. The system includes a thin flexible mat having an axial opening proportioned to enable placement of a runway light fixture or marker therethrough; and peripherally disposed apertures within the mat. The system further includes several anchors for the mat, each of which comprise a planar head, and means for penetration and engagement of earth upon which the mat is positioned. The penetration and engagement elements of each anchor integrally and rigidly depend from a lower surface of the planar head at a central axis. A greatest transverse cross-section of the engagement element is proportioned for complemental insertion within the peripheral apertures of the convex mat. The planar heads of the anchors each engage the mat when the engagement means have fully penetrated the earth upon which the mat is to be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Lyle E. Gluck
  • Patent number: 6459384
    Abstract: A road lamp for illuminating roads, streets, and thoroughfares, to be suspended over or adjacent a road, street, or thoroughfare. The lamp is also designed to provide information relating to the direction of the road, street, or thoroughfare, and to any special traffic environments to be observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Visual Guidance Systems Scandinavia AB
    Inventor: Ramon Wahlin
  • Patent number: 6455113
    Abstract: An artificial snow tile system made up of one or more artificial snow tiles, which are optionally backlightable and wind-resistant, for affixing to a surface; an artificial snow tile having a rough surface having a dull white luster to resemble one or more layers of fallen snow, and at least two edges that are opposite each other and mirror images of each other, such that an edge may be lined up with a respective opposite edge of another tile so as to create a smooth continuous snow drift appearance without visible gaps between the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Paul Emile Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20020126476
    Abstract: A stainless steel airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas, variable length container means for adjusting height and azimuth by a vertical displacement, and stainless steel mounting means on the adjustable fixture container for mounting the airport inset light on the adjustable fixture container. A container bottom has stainless steel mounting means for mounting an airport inset light when the bottom is installed initially and before an adjustable top portion is installed. A novel top flange is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and to provide a protection ring “mud dam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert
  • Publication number: 20020122306
    Abstract: An illuminated rock and method having the external appearance of a rock and having a light source inside which transmits light through openings in the rock to an outside viewer. Preferably, the light passes through a diffusion screen so as to obscure the actual light element from view, while allowing sufficient light to pass through the design. The openings define a design that may be of any desired type, and may include a street number, patriotic design, ethnic or religious design, holiday design, or some other design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventor: Robert O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20020114170
    Abstract: A light, such as for an airport taxiway, in which a base includes a light source which outputs light. The light source may be an LED (light emitting diode) light source which is highly energy efficient and which has a long life. A light guide receives and guides light output from the light source. The light guide further extends out from the light source. A reflector is positioned in the light guide and reflects the light guided through the light guide to provide the appropriate illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: DIALIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuming Chen, Michael J. Kirchoff, Robert L. Martin
  • Patent number: 6425678
    Abstract: An obstruction lamp which replaces conventional incandescent light bulbs and which utilizes light emitting diodes (LEDs) in an illumination unit. The obstruction lamp includes a first plurality of LEDs connected in series. The first plurality of LEDs are mounted onto a metal vertical cylinder which provides a heat sinking for the first plurality of LEDs. A lens is configured to cover the first plurality of LEDs and the metal vertical cylinder. A metal base is provided on which the first plurality of LEDs, the metal vertical cylinder, and the lens are mounted. Further, a clamp is configured to seal the lens to the metal base. A second plurality of LEDs may be connected electrically independently of the first plurality of LEDs and may be mounted on top of the metal vertical cylinder. A wire housing may be configured to attach to the metal base and to provide electrical connection to the first and/or second plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Dialight Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Verdes, Rand Eikelberger
  • Publication number: 20020075690
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lighting fixture support with a pivoting mounting bracket. More specifically, this invention is aimed at providing a well-type lighting fixture for use in outdoor, below ground lighting settings which is easily positioned at various angles with respect to the ground. The inventive mounting bracket comprises a first bracket which is connected to a second bracket at a pivot point. One or more dimples on either of the brackets are operatively connected to one or more sets of ratchet teeth on the other bracket. The dimples and sets of ratchet teeth cooperate to secure the first bracket into discrete positions about the pivot point with respect to the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Nate Mullen
  • Patent number: 6406162
    Abstract: A stainless steel airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas, variable length container means for rotatably adjusting height and azimuth by a vertical displacement, and stainless steel mounting means on the adjustable fixture container for mounting the airport inset light on the rotatably adjustable fixture container. A container bottom has stainless steel mounting means for mounting an airport inset light when the bottom is installed initially and before an adjustable top portion is installed. Rotation locking means are provided for securing the rotatable adjustment apparatus from further rotation. A novel top flange is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and to provide a protection ring “mud dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Gary L. Reinert, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6402337
    Abstract: A bollard style light fixture, which allows the user to vary the fixture's light distribution pattern, while also eliminating the fixture's emission of glare. The fixture of this invention is also designed to absorb a minor amount of shock without damage, and provides a mechanism whereby the fixture may be quickly and easily leveled and releveled even after installation. The fixture of this invention comprises a base; a compressible base pad upon which the base rests; a support sleeve vertically extending from the base; a light source located within the support sleeve; a light-emitting window located on the support sleeve opposite the base; and an adjustable cap assembly located atop the light-emitting window vertically adjustable for variably covering the light-emitting window, thus varying the light distribution pattern of the fixture and redirecting the light rays towards the ground, eliminating glare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Craig LeVasseur, Terry Bridges
  • Patent number: 6398399
    Abstract: Currently, vehicle and pedestrian traffic on roadways is guided by lines painted on the asphalt or concrete, which are difficult to see at night or in rainy weather. The present invention provides an illuminated fiber optic guide path embedded in the surface of the roadway, which is selectively illuminated, such as in conjunction with traffic lights, to guide vehicles and pedestrians.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Stelios Neophytou
  • Patent number: 6386729
    Abstract: The apparatus disclosed and claimed herein comprises an outdoor lighting fixture having a post extending down into the ground, with a short length of the post extending up above the ground. A lighting fixture, which receives a lamp, is disposed on the upper rim of the ground post. An upper post or lens diffuser is in turn disposed on the fixture, and an outer post housing is disposed over or about the ground post, the fixture, and the upper post or lens diffuser. A lens is appropriately secured to the upper post and lens diffuser and to the outer post housing. If desired, the ground post may be disposed on the surface of the ground or on a hard surface, such as a deck, or the like. Moreover, a weed guard and stabilizer cylindrical element may be disposed about the housing and on the ground to help prevent inadvertent damage from lawn care equipment, inadvertent bumping, and the like. The fixture, of course, may use a compact fluorescent lamp, an incandescent lamp, or any other desired light emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Michael L. Bober
  • Publication number: 20020054492
    Abstract: A system for the protection of airport runway light fixtures and markers is disposed at or near the edge of aircraft runways, taxiway and airport signs. The system includes a thin flexible mat having an axial opening proportioned to enable placement of a runway light fixture or marker therethrough; and peripherally disposed apertures within the mat. The system further includes several anchors for the mat, each of which comprise a planar head, and means for penetration and engagement of earth upon which the mat is positioned. The penetration and engagement elements of each anchor integrally and rigidly depend from a lower surface of the planar head at a central axis. A greatest transverse cross-section of the engagement element is proportioned for complemental insertion within the peripheral apertures of the convex mat. The planar heads of the anchors each engage the mat when the engagement means have fully penetrated the earth upon which the mat is to be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: Lyle E. Gluck
  • Publication number: 20020044443
    Abstract: An in-ground light fixture is disclosed having multiple separate and watertight compartments for the various components of the fixture, allowing for maintenance and service of the fixture without exposing weather-sensitive components to the elements. The fixture also includes a pan and tilt assembly, which can be selectively controlled with a common household tool to change the direction of the light without having to access the pan and tilt assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kira, Allan Cameron, John Wadsworth
  • Publication number: 20020044444
    Abstract: A marking element for carriageways, comprising a cylindrical housing (18) in which there is arranged at least one light source whose light issues through a flat boundary surface, flush with the carriageway, of a transparent part (2′) of the cover (2) of the housing, wherein the light coming from the light source extends in the interior of the cover at an angle with respect to the boundary surface, which is close to the limit angle for total reflection, and wherein the light source is mechanically connected to the cover (2) which can be connected to the housing (1) in different angular positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Forster
  • Patent number: 6357892
    Abstract: The outdoor lighting comprises a stem, a socket disposed in the top of the stem for retaining a halogen lamp, a socket housing, a diffuser lens and a reflector top. The socket housing has a lower cylindrical portion having a first inner diameter for fitting over the outer diameter of the upper part of the stem, a second cylindrical portion having a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter adapted to closely fit over the outer diameter of the cylindrical diffuser lens. The lower cylindrical portion of the socket housing has a slot extending upward from its bottom edge with a width greater than a diameter of a locking screw that is screwed into a bore in the side of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Joshua Beadle