Plural Lenses Patents (Class 362/169)
  • Patent number: 11746967
    Abstract: The invention discloses a portable mobile decorative cylinder LED lamp, comprising a bottom base cover, a first upper base cover, a second upper base cover, a first base connector, a second base connector, a circular aluminum sleeve, a switch button, a driver board, an aluminum tripod base, light strips, an inner pipe, an outer pipe and a top cover. The upper end of the bottom base cover is mounted with the first upper base cover and the second upper base cover through screws, the first upper base cover and the second upper base cover are clamped, the first upper base cover and the second upper base cover are jointly mounted with the first base connector through screws, and the upper end of the first base connector is in contact with the second base connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Jun Li
  • Patent number: 10012361
    Abstract: A multi-spectral variable focus illuminator. The illuminator includes a plurality of first light sources arranged in a first array, each of the first light sources capable of emitting light in a first wavelength band, and a plurality of second light sources arranged in a second array, each of the second light sources capable of emitting light in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band. The illuminator includes an array of lenses positioned in front of the light sources. The relative positions of the lens array and the first and second light sources are changeable such that the field illuminated by the first light sources varies in size with the relative positions of the lens array and the first light sources, and the field illuminated by the second light sources varies in size with the relative positions of the lens array and the second light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignees: ADL, INC., MIKAMI & CO., LTD
    Inventors: Donald J. Stavely, James S. Voss, Mark J. Bianchi, Frank Holloway
  • Patent number: 9297521
    Abstract: A focusing structure for an LED lamp is provided. LED chips are provided in a main body of the LED lamp, a front end of the main body 1 is provided with a lens assembly. At least one of the LED chips 2 is not located on the axis of the LED lamp, and at least two groups of lenses with different degrees are provided on the lens assembly, the location of each group of lenses corresponding to a corresponding LED chip on the same circumference, and the lens assembly is connected to the main body with structures capable of relatively rotating and snap-fitting. The LED lamp can achieve the focusing function by rotating the lenses assembly to make the lenses with different degrees correspond to the LED chips. This structure has no light loss and can achieve the focusing function of various focal distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: MAINHOUSE (XIAMEN) ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nanqing Zhou
  • Patent number: 8708514
    Abstract: A portable device for hands free illumination includes a battery pack and a lamp assembly coupled to the battery pack to receive power. The lamp assembly includes a housing defining an opening extending along at least a portion of two sides and defining an enclosure, a light source within the enclosure and coupled to the battery pack to receive power, and a transparent cover sized to fit over the opening to seal the enclosure and to permit light to pass through in at least two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Alan B. Downey
  • Patent number: 8070308
    Abstract: A bicycle light system has front and rear (white and red) lights with mounting brackets to secure on a bicycle helmet. A rechargeable battery is contained in the rear light casing, with an electrical cord extending between the front and rear light casings. The front light casing has controls for both front and rear lights, which can include different power levels and preferably a flash mode for the front light. 360° visibility preferably is provided via the front light, which projects colored light, such as amber, toward the sides. In a preferred embodiment the battery is rechargeable using a micro USB connection, a serial bus configuration widely used for cell phones, so that the battery will ordinarily be rechargeable via a cell phone recharging cable or a connection to a computer. Helmet mountings for the front and rear light casings have a quick-release feature enabling the lights to be easily and quickly removed from the helmet, such as for recharging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Light & Motion Industries
    Inventors: Roxanne Lo, Christopher McCaslin, Doug Foss, Damon Campbell, Daniel T. Emerson
  • Patent number: 6909376
    Abstract: A light and sensor assembly (22) for use with a land craft, watercraft or aircraft. The assembly includes a shell (28) for mounting to, or that is a part of the body (24) of, the vehicle. Internal to the enclosed space defined by the shell is a socket and bulb assembly (30, 32) for providing light and heat. Also disposed in the shell is a transducer (36) that emits or receives energy as part of a proximity sensing assembly. The transducer is encased in a transducer housing (38). The transducer housing is positioned relatively close to the bulb so that the heat emitted by the bulb warms the transducer housing. This heat fosters the evaporation of water off the exposed face of the transducer housing so as to minimize the extent to which this water can inhibit the utility of the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Mark Rennick
  • Patent number: 6866401
    Abstract: A lamp (10, 30, 80) includes an LED module (16, 36, 86) having at least one LED (12, 32, 82) arranged on a substrate (14, 34, 84). An optical system includes at least one lens (18, 38, 88) in optical communication with the LED module (16, 36, 86). A zoom apparatus (20, 40, 90) selectively adjusts the relative axial separation of the optical system and the LED module (16, 36, 86). In one embodiment (30), the zoom apparatus (40) is slidably adjustable. In a another embodiment (80), the zoom apparatus (90) is rotatably adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, James T. Petroski
  • Publication number: 20040218383
    Abstract: A device used as a toy or novelty item has a handle and one or more LEDs that are powered by a stepper motor that is configured to operate as a generator. The stepper motor is embedded within a protective housing element and is rotatably connected with the handle. The housing element extends from the handle and rotates with the stepper motor about the hand-held handle to generate electric current. The LEDs are electrically connected to the stepper motor and extend along the housing element. The device may be used as a hand-held toy so that the LEDs illuminate when the element is twirled or spun relative to the handle. The device may also be used as the handle of a jump rope. When the jump rope is twirled or spun between the handles, the stepper motors generate current which illuminates the LEDs to create an entertaining effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Robert T. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6805461
    Abstract: A flashlight having at least one shaft piece for enclosing at least one battery as the voltage supply, and having at least one flashlight head (2) enclosing a plurality of white LED's (14) as illuminants. The flashlight head is connected to the shaft piece (3), and has an electrical connector coupled to the illuminants, and a connector piece (17) for connection to the battery. The connector piece (17) corresponds substantially with a flashlight bulb socket, wherein the connector piece (17) having a coaxial ring electrode (21), disposed radially on the outer side and connected with the ground pole, and a pin electrode (20) disposed concentrically on the inner side for connection with the battery of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Witte + Sutor GmbH
    Inventor: Waldemar Witte
  • Publication number: 20030231490
    Abstract: A flashlight adapter is provided having a cap and a light diffusing lens. The cap is selectively attachable to and removable from a flashlight. The light diffusing lens is affixed to the cap and is located adjacent the flashlight's light source. The light from the light source is emitted through the light diffusing lens to clarify an illuminated object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin B. Echterling
  • Publication number: 20030193799
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for improving the performance of undercabinet and streamlined lighting includes a LED module onto which is mounted a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs serve as the light source for generating a light pattern. An optical assembly focuses and disperses the LED output to a desired light contour. The lighting assembly further includes a mounting base for attaching the LED module to an associated surface, such as the underside of a cabinet. A battery source is optionally enclosed in the module for providing primary or secondary power to the lighting assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the battery source is a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by means of an AC adapter that connects to the lighting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: GELcore, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Bohler
  • Patent number: 6414795
    Abstract: In an illumination apparatus for illuminating a display device with a light beam from a light source through an illumination optical system, the illumination optical system includes a first lens array unit having a plurality of positive lens portions juxtaposed with each other, a second lens array unit having a plurality of negative lens portions juxtaposed with each other, and a third lens array unit having a plurality of positive lens portions juxtaposed with each other. The first to third lens array units are sequentially arranged from the light source side. The image-side focal point of the combined system of lens portions of the first and second lens array units is located at the third lens array unit. The object-side focal point of the combined system of lens portions of the second and third lens array units is located at the first lens array unit, thereby attaining a reduction in the size of the illumination apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Saburo Sugawara
  • Patent number: 6059428
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a thin transparent plate in which a plurality of micro-lenses arranged in a matrix are integrated. A second thin transparent plate is supported so as to be movable relative to the first plate by means of at least one pair of flexures. A plurality of micro-lenses arranged in a matrix are also integrated in the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Piero Perlo, Claudia Bigliati, Vito Lambertini, Piermario Repetto, Sabino Sinesi
  • Patent number: 5357246
    Abstract: A portable torso mounted signal device for communicating traffic directives to pedestrians, airport terminal, and vehicular traffic comprising of four strategically placed colored lenses on a board (10); board (10) is shaped in such a manner as to accommodate two lenses (12,14), circular in shape which are vertically positioned, a second pair of lenses arrow shaped (16,18), horizontally positioned on the face of the signal device. The device is self-contained in that a harness (60), power source (66), electrical circuits, and electrical switches (82) to control illumination of colored lenses are all fixed to this same board. Indicating lights (74) on the posterior surface inform the operator which lenses are illuminated during operation. The signal device is readily portable, requires no assembly, ready for immediate use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: Martin E. Wendelken, Jr.