Rechargeable Electrical Source Of With External Connections Patents (Class 362/183)
  • Publication number: 20130155661
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a power supply, a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted on an inside surface of the chassis, a battery, a driving circuit connected between the battery and the LED, a switch connected between the battery and the driving circuit, and a charging circuit connected between the power supply and the battery for charging the battery. When a user turns on the switch, the battery is caused to supply power to the driving circuit turning on the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QING ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20130155662
    Abstract: A modular lighting system includes a mobile lighting unit and a stationary power supply network connection unit, wherein the lighting unit has at least one light source, wherein the lighting unit and the network connection unit have corresponding electrical contacts for electrical connection of the lighting unit to the network connection unit, wherein the network connection unit has electrical connections to connect the network connection unit to an electrical power supply network, wherein the electrical connections are formed as electrical connection terminals, and wherein the network connection unit has a rail mount for installation on a mounting rail of an electrical distribution system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH
    Inventor: Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130155663
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods described herein may allow markers of interest to be located and identified according to an industry and item of interest. In one embodiment, an outdoor light fixture apparatus comprises a housing comprising a mounting surface and a top surface, a solar panel affixed to the top surface of the housing, a mounting mechanism affixed to the mounting surface, and a rechargeable battery positioned within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: David L. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20130148338
    Abstract: An exemplary LED table lamp includes a lamp stand and an LED lighting module. The LED lighting module includes a light source, a power storage device and a first electrical connector. The LED lighting module can be independently used as a torch. The lamp stand includes a second electrical connector. The second electrical connector can be connected to an external electrical power supply. The first electrical connector can be detachedly electrically connected to the second electrical connector. The power storage device can be electrically connected to the light source to supply electrical power to the light source. The light source can be electrically connected to the second electrical connector, so that the external electrical power supply can supply electrical power to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: TE-SHENG CHEN, SUNG-HSIANG YANG
  • Patent number: 8459851
    Abstract: A multi-mode lighting system includes a collector unit having a base including a cavity and a transparent or translucent cover mounted on the base. The system further includes a lighting module having a base, a transparent or translucent cover and a photovoltaic element mounted therein. A plurality of fiber optic filaments extend from the collector to the lighting module to transmit radiation from first ends of the fiber optic filaments to second ends of the fiber optic elements. The first ends of the fiber optic filaments are disposed in an array in the collector unit to receive radiation and second ends are disposed in an array in the lighting module to emit radiation received by the first ends of the fiber optic filaments. Radiation transmitted by the fiber optic filaments illuminates an area external to the lighting module and impinges the photovoltaic element to generate electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: BMD Properties, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Wemmer
  • Patent number: 8459826
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light source, and sign mounting hardware. The housing includes a top surface which is also a top surface of the entire lighting apparatus. The top surface of the lighting apparatus includes attachment means for coupling the lighting apparatus to light mounting hardware to suspend the lighting apparatus from a bottom surface of a crossarm of a sign post in a mounted position, so that the entire lighting apparatus suspends below a bottom surface of the crossarm of the sign post in the mounted position. The light source is within an internal compartment of the housing. The sign mounting hardware is coupled to the housing. The sign mounting hardware is configured to suspend a sign from the lighting apparatus, so that the entire sign suspends below the lighting apparatus in the mounted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey T Holman, W Shane Willard
  • Publication number: 20130141933
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus usable with a mobile vehicle, which includes first and second housings which contain the power source, the switch mechanism and the light emitting elements therein. A pivoting mechanism allows relative pivotal movement between the two housings thereby allowing the user to manipulate the desired emission angle of illumination. The pivoting mechanism also permits electrical communication between the power source (rechargeable batteries) and the light emitting elements. The lighting apparatus includes an integral charging port for recharging the batteries, such as a micro USB port. The lighting apparatus is adapted to the mobile vehicle by a universal mounting assembly which is configured to be interchangeably attached and detached to fit on different configurations on a particular vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises of a rigid assembly, which attaches the lighting apparatus to the mounting assembly with a flexible fastener to attach the mount to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: LUIS LEONARDO, Oscar Aguilera
  • Publication number: 20130141901
    Abstract: A durable dock light for mounting into a top void on a floating dock. The light has a housing and lens cover that complement the shape of the top dock void. The housing also extends through the dock through hole into the bottom void of the dock. Spring clips are attached to the housing that extends into the bottom void of the dock thus removably mounting the dock light to the dock. The housing and lens cover define a chamber which houses a power storage device, such as a battery, a power collecting device, such as a solar panel, and a light generating device, such as a light emitting diode (LED). The dock light provides a fast solution to lighting a floating dock without costly wiring or electrical cost. The dock light provides lighting at night, making it safer for persons and watercraft operating on or around the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey Scott Martzall
  • Publication number: 20130141900
    Abstract: A light emitting unit for continuous production of light energy that can be utilized for a variety of light applications, including with an apparatus adapted to convert light energy to electricity when insufficient sunlight is available. The light emitting unit comprises a light emitting device electrically connected to a rechargeable battery, a vibrator motor electrically connected to the battery, a drive motor electrically connected to the vibrator motor, a shaft interconnecting the drive motor and a disc, and one or more magnets on the disc. The vibrator motor has a tip magnet that is positioned opposite the magnets on the disc to rotate the disc and shaft to produce electricity from the drive motor that is used to recharge the battery. In one configuration, a photocell electrically connects to the battery and the vibrator motor and a safety circuit is disposed between the battery and the light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Wiley Keith Lane
  • Patent number: 8454190
    Abstract: A large plurality of artificial, battery-operated, electronic candles are arranged to be simultaneously recharged upon placement on a series of interconnected charging trays that include a transformer primary winding at defined locations thereon. The primary windings are driven by an AC signal whose duty cycle is controlled by a pulse width modulator IC to induce a voltage across secondary windings contained within the candle housing. This induced signal is rectified to produce the battery charging current and the delivery of the charging current to the rechargeable batteries is controlled by a microprocessor IC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Smart Candle, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Hau, Tim Cowley, Shane Vail
  • Patent number: 8454201
    Abstract: A system for illuminating a potted plant, statuary or other decorative articles comprises a base having a plurality of lighting units disposed around the periphery thereof to illuminate the article from below. The base may be circular, having a diameter in the range of 10 to 24 inches. A solar panel generates electricity from sunlight to charge a battery, and switching circuitry interconnects the battery to the lighting units when ambient light falls to a predetermined level. Each lighting unit may be integrally formed with the base, permanently or removably attached to the base, or coupled to the periphery of the base through one or more articulating joints and/or telescoping arms. The base may include a peripheral lip, thereby forming a water-holding tray to support a potted plant. The solar panel, battery and photodetector may be disposed in a remote housing and interconnected to the lights through electrical wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: RSR Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Cohen
  • Patent number: 8454209
    Abstract: A hanging basket lighting system is disclosed. The system may include a light source and a clip device attachable to the light source providing a manner to hang the light source over a basket so as to shine unobstructed light on the contents of the basket. Additionally, the light source may be solar powered providing an energy conserving mechanism for illuminating the contents of hanging baskets at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Rory Gene Colby
  • Patent number: 8454215
    Abstract: A high efficiency LED billboard lighting system with four LED modules replacing existing lighting modules. Each module has six heat sink assemblies arranged in two rows. The heat sink assemblies comprise an LED package mounted on a heat sink reflector. The LED package has a flat fine diffusing lens positioned over the diode. A diffusing lens is spaced apart from the heat sink assemblies. An LED controller is provided for each module, with power factor corrected, switch mode Power Supply, where the secondary side can be connected directly to a battery to monitor and charge one or more battery, and can run directly from the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Ringdale, Inc.
    Inventor: Klaus Bollmann
  • Publication number: 20130135847
    Abstract: A lighting device to receive solar light by a color conversion optic and convert the solar light into a powering light, increasing the efficiency of electrical power generation using a photovoltaic system. The electrical power may be stored by a battery, from which it may be drawn to drive a lighting element to emit illuminating light. The illuminating light may be received and converted by the color conversion optic into a converted light, providing illumination in a desired wavelength range. The color conversion optic may be positionable adjacent to the photovoltaic system or the lighting element to convert light. A controller may be included to control the color conversion operation. The controller may be connected to a sensor or a timer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine
  • Patent number: 8449134
    Abstract: A solar razor is provided with a housing; at least one shaving assembly rotatably mounted on the housing; a solar cell mounted on an outer surface of the housing for converting light directly into electricity; a rechargeable battery disposed in the housing and connected to the solar cell for storing electricity from the solar cell, the rechargeable battery being electrically connected to the shaving assembly; and a switch mounted on the outer surface of the housing and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, the switch being manually movable between first and second positions. The rechargeable battery disconnects from the at least one shaving assembly when the switch is in the first position. The rechargeable battery connects to the at least one shaving assembly when the switch is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Hsin-Chen Lin
  • Publication number: 20130128563
    Abstract: An electronic adapter circuit for charging and/or recharging a battery of a first battery type utilizing a charging device for a battery of a second different battery type, may comprise: an electronic circuit for controlling the charging of the battery of the first battery type when the battery of the first type is charged by the battery charging device, wherein the electronic circuit has high conductivity when the battery of the first type provides electrical power to a load, and has a reduced conductivity for limiting charging of the battery of the first type when it is charged by the battery charging device. The electronic circuit may include a controllable conductivity device having high conductivity when the battery of the first type provides power to a load, and a battery charging control circuit for reducing the conductivity of the controllable conductivity device for limiting the charging of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Streamlight, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130128562
    Abstract: A solar power generation system contains a housing that encloses photovoltaic panels, solar panel control systems, light sources and may also contain modules and assemblies such as solar panel processing circuitry, communication and power interfaces, heater assembly, electrical rotational assembly, self cleaning assembly, and so forth. For optimal functioning, it is essential that all these modules incorporated within the housing function properly. The light sources are communicatively coupled to the solar panel processing circuitry and a central control unit; and are operable to produce a visible output. The light sources identify a solar panel among plurality of solar panels of the solar power generation system, and display a visible light that indicates operating condition of that solar panel, which may be problems related to the maintenance, cleaning, solar panel positional adjustment, heater assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ENPULZ, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James D. Bennett, Bruce E. Garlick
  • Patent number: 8439515
    Abstract: A lighting device to receive solar light by a color conversion optic and convert the solar light into a powering light, increasing the efficiency of electrical power generation using a photovoltaic system. The electrical power may be stored by a battery, from which it may be drawn to drive a lighting element to emit illuminating light. The illuminating light may be received and converted by the color conversion optic into a converted light, providing illumination in a desired wavelength range. The color conversion optic may be positionable adjacent to the photovoltaic system or the lighting element to convert light. A controller may be included to control the color conversion operation. The controller may be connected to a sensor or a timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredic S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Barine
  • Publication number: 20130114249
    Abstract: A penetrating illuminator for vein observation, including a case, a lens and a light hole in the upper case, a circuit board in the case, a power source and an LED lamp. The case includes an upper part and a lower part; the rims of the upper case and lower case are in the shape of a circular arc while the top of the upper case is made into the shape of an arc protruding from the center. The lower case is rear-connected to a handle at an obtuse angle. Configured as a child's hand, it is especially suitable for use on children. Simply place the hand, with palm down, over the illuminator emitting penetrating light. A fixing stand is provided, including a base plate and a rod in the center of the base plate, wherein a groove is provided to accept the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: CHINA QINGDAO BRIGHT MEDICAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dezheng ZHAO
  • Patent number: 8434882
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes an optical part, a heat dissipation member and an electric part. The optical part includes a hollow light penetrable tube and an LED module received in the tube. The heat dissipation member is received in the tube to mount the LED module thereon. The electric part include a circuit board and a rechargeable battery arranged in the tube, and two end covers arranged at two opposite ends of the tube. The LED module is provided with at least one first LED and at least one second LED. The at least one first LED and the at least one second LED cooperatively function as a main light source to provide normal illumination when an external AC power source is supplied normally. The at least one second LED independently function as an auxiliary light source to provide emergency illumination when the external AC power source is interrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng Tian, Tay-Jian Liu, Yuan Long
  • Publication number: 20130107506
    Abstract: The cushioned cover for traffic structures comprises various embodiments configured for installation over concrete traffic barriers (e.g., “Jersey walls,” etc.) or about vertical columns, posts, stanchions, etc., e.g., bridge support columns. The cover includes inner and outer layers formed of rubber, preferably using recycled tire material. A medial layer includes additional resilience. In one embodiment, the medial layer includes a plurality of closely spaced hemispherical elements, preferably formed of highly resilient polybutadiene material. In another embodiment, the center layer includes a plurality of closely spaced, pneumatically interconnected inflatable hemispheres. The traffic barrier covers may include planter box receptacles set into their upper surfaces when installed, and/or solar cells set into their upper surfaces to charge a storage battery for powering lighting set into the sides of the cover. Tread patterns may be provided in the outer surfaces of the traffic barrier covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: IBTESAM M.Y. MUSTAFA
  • Publication number: 20130107505
    Abstract: A rapid charge capacitor light that uses multiple ultracapacitors wired in series with a resistor wired in parallel with each capacitor. The output from these ultracapacitors is connected to a circuit board configured as a constant current source. The constant current source can be operated in steady mode or both steady and strobe modes. This controlled current is fed into one or more LEDs wired in parallel to produce the required intensity of light. The ultracapacitors used in the power pack are hybrids and have an extremely low ESR (equivalent series resistance) which allows the power pack to be recharged rapidly (12-15 seconds). A collimator is incorporated with the light and is configured to focus the emitted light forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: TACTICAL ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Charles A. Frazier
  • Patent number: 8430529
    Abstract: An LED worklight includes a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first LED die package disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first LED die package. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a zero degree closed orientation to about a 359 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The first and second panels each include an attachment mechanism having an elastic band with a hook attached thereto. The attachment mechanisms are used to attach or hang the worklight to or around one or more objects. The attachment mechanisms are stored in the worklight such that the attachment mechanisms do not interfere with its operation when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: James Richard Christ, Chris Bryant
  • Patent number: 8419242
    Abstract: An outdoor-installed illuminating lamp provided with a power generation member and a storage battery. The storage battery and electric components, etc. are made to be easy to mount to the inside of a pole, thereby improving workability of an assembling work and wiring work. The illuminating lamp (1) comprises the pole (2) which is provided with the power generation member for generating power using natural energy, the storage battery for storing the power obtained by the power generation member, and an illuminating section (3) lighted using the accumulated power. The pole (2) has a hollow inside, wherein provided, in an insertable and removable manner, is a shelf assembling member (10) comprising a plurality of placing shelves (12) to place the storage battery and the electric components. An aperture section allowing replacement of the storage battery and the electric components is provided in the lateral surface of the pole (2) and is provided with an openable and closable cover member (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yoshiaki Ogura
  • Patent number: 8414157
    Abstract: A portable lighting system including a housing having an elongated slot formed in a surface of the housing. The slot being sized to receive a rod therein via an opening in the slot. The system further including a retention member movable between a closed position and an opened position, wherein the closed position provides at least a portion of the retention member blocking at least a portion of the upper opening of the slot and the opened position includes the retention member not blocking the upper opening of the slot. The system also having a light source including a plurality of lights oriented in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Light Muse, LLC
    Inventor: Russell E. Rains
  • Patent number: 8408732
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wirelessly connectable light source, which includes a woven member, an electrical conductor, a receiver circuit, and a light-emitting element. The woven member includes a body and an extension section extending from the body. The conductor is arranged in the body and the receiver circuit is electrically connected to the conductor. The light-emitting element is arranged inside the body and includes a light emission section and two conductive sections. The light emission section emits light projecting outside the body of the woven member. Light emitting from the light emission section is projected outside the body of the woven member. The two conductive sections are electrically connected to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Winharbor Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130076269
    Abstract: A portable lighting unit is provided which is configured to attach to cables, railing, tubing or any other fixture. In one embodiment, the lighting unit comprises a first housing comprising a first pair of opposing notches, a second housing comprising a second pair of opposing notches, the first and second housings being attachable together with the notches cooperating to receive the fixture through the notches, a photovoltaic cell mounted to one of the first and second housings, a light source mounted to one of the first and second housings, and at least one rechargeable battery housed within one of the first and second housings, the at least one rechargeable battery electrically coupled to the photovoltaic cell and to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Albert R. Shilton
  • Patent number: 8403524
    Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle maintenance platform includes a frame structure, a plurality of light sources and a rechargeable power source. The frame structure is capable of being detachably coupled to the vehicle maintenance platform. The plurality of light sources is disposed on the frame structure and is configured to illuminate a target region underneath a vehicle. The rechargeable power source is coupled to the frame structure and is electrically connected to the plurality of light sources. The rechargeable power source provides electrical power to the plurality of light sources. Further, a vehicle maintenance apparatus including the lighting system and the vehicle maintenance platform is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Prosey
  • Patent number: 8403518
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable lighting apparatus. The portable lighting apparatus includes a main body, one or more color filters, and an input jack and an output jack. The main body includes a light source. The color filters are provided so as to be moved to the light emission region of the light source. The input and output jacks are connected to a charging unit, which is provided in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 8403525
    Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle maintenance platform includes a support frame structure, a plurality of light sources and a rechargeable power source. The plurality of light sources is disposed on or within the frame structure and is configured to illuminate a target region underneath a vehicle. The rechargeable power source is contained within the frame structure and is electrically connected to the plurality of light sources. The rechargeable power source provides electrical power to the plurality of light sources. A vehicle maintenance apparatus including the lighting system and the vehicle maintenance platform is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Prosey
  • Patent number: 8403516
    Abstract: A solar shutter includes a frame, a plurality of slats pivotably attached within the frame, a plurality of solar cells mounted on the slats and multiple LEDs. The frame has a power storage apparatus for storing power absorbed by the solar cells. Each slat includes a base and a light pervious cover fixed on the base. In an embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the frame to face opposite ends of the cover. In a further embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the bases within the slats. The light emitted from the LEDs is radiated into an inside of a building through the covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 8403517
    Abstract: A recharging apparatus for luminescent golf balls comprising an outer housing capable of containing and simultaneously recharging a plurality of luminescent golf balls is herein disclosed. The housing comprises an internal cavity, a lid, and a battery powered internal illumination source. The illumination source is provided in vertical rows disposed on inner surfaces of the inner cavity to provide a recharging light to the golf balls contained within. The illumination source preferably comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LED's) positioned behind light-diffusing inner walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventors: Randy E. Cox, Randall A. Vayo
  • Publication number: 20130070446
    Abstract: A decorative lighting device that provides a solar powered light insert module that is adaptable to a wide variety of tubular decorative lightshades. More specifically, the solar powered lighting insert of the present invention provides a solar powered lighting fixture having one or more light emitting diodes, which flicker so as to emulate the light of a candle flame. The housing is designed so as to be slideably coupled with a. wide variety of decorative votive candle lightshades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Patent number: 8398258
    Abstract: A light fixture built around a cylindrical, light-weight core. Mounted within the core are a battery, an LED driver, a DMX512 receiver, and an antenna. An LED ribbon is wound spirally around the core and is electrically connected to the LED driver. Circular bottom and top caps are mounted to the bottom and top of the core. A seamless, cylindrical lens coaxially aligned with the core is positioned between the caps. The top cap has several controls including a power switch, a battery charger port, and an LCD display that indicates various settings and conditions. Optionally, the top cap includes a mechanism for hanging the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: Todd Gerrish, Bradford Lowery
  • Patent number: 8398257
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, and methods of using a solar powered, battery operated, light sensitive toilet seat LED (light emitting diode) lid light device that removably clamps to an edge of the outside toilet seat lid. A solar panel is visible on outside of toilet seat is used to recharge a battery in the device. The underside of device contains the secured battery, circuit board, mercury switch and photocell. When the lid and device are in upright position the mercury switch closes. The photocell senses absence of light and the LED light illuminates the toilet bowl and surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew Paulus
  • Patent number: 8395310
    Abstract: A light-emitting device capable of generating omnidirectional light utilizing a reflector is disclosed. The light-emitting device, in one aspect, includes a light emitting diode (“LED”) package, a light reflector, and a shell. The LED package, which is mounted on a plate, generates a forward light cone by converting electrical energy to optical energy. The light reflector can be formed with various different shapes that can be placed adjacent to the LED package. A function of the light reflector is to redistribute at least a portion of the forward light cone whereby the overall light illuminated by the light-emitting device complies with LM79 specifications. The shell is used to enclose the LED package and the light reflector and configured to illuminate light in omnidirectional radiation in response to the forward light cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Bridgelux, Inc.
    Inventor: Jianhua Li
  • Patent number: 8388168
    Abstract: A mailbox with a slidable tray to withdraw the contents therein and a solar powered illuminable, configurable display to enhance visibility of the dwelling number after nightfall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen Li
  • Patent number: 8388170
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes an internal battery, a switching mechanism, and one or more light sources. The light sources are electrically coupled to the internal battery through the switching mechanism. The switching mechanism includes a first contact and a second contact. Additionally, the switching mechanism is configured to receive an external mechanical disconnect male jack to electrically disconnect the light sources from the internal battery. In certain embodiments, the emergency lighting device is also electrically coupled to an external power source and includes a circuit breaker for providing power to the light sources from the external power supply during normal operation and for automatically providing power to the light sources from the internal battery in the event that power from the external power source fails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Westly Davis Hetrick, Daniel Leland Bragg
  • Publication number: 20130049609
    Abstract: An aesthetic and practical solar powered light fixture that has a 3D enhanced lens. In one embodiment, the fixture is an independent light capable of being moved to any outdoor position where the fixture will receive sunlight. The solar powered fixture does not require wires to be run or buried since it is solar-powered. The fixture comprises a cap assembly, a lens, a post, and a spike. The medium providing a 3D enhancement for the lens is lenticular lens material. The lens comprises this material and also may have a top and bottom lip for securing the lens to the cap assembly and the post. A light emitting diode in one embodiment may be used to provide the light source for the fixture. Configured in this manner, the fixture provides a welcoming ambiance for a home or business.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: John H. Browder
  • Patent number: 8382310
    Abstract: A packaging system for the retail display of an electrical device is disclosed. The packaging includes a “try me” switch to allow a potential customer to activate the electrical device in the store. The product includes a photovoltaic array and rechargeable battery which is intended to be periodically charged by the photovoltaic array. When packaged by the manufacturer, the rechargeable batteries are sufficiently charged to substantially activate the electrical device. When depressed, the “try me” switch interconnects the primary rechargeable battery with the electrical device within the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Smart Solar Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Bologeorges
  • Patent number: 8384556
    Abstract: An elliptically housed solar powered intrusion detection/notification device having a flashing LED light source and audible human voice alarm activated by a passive infrared (PIR) sensor motion detector in conjunction with a battery recharged via surface mounted photovoltaic cells, and a control circuit coupled to the light source/alarm, the PIR motion detector and the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Gordon Ko, Lance Dean
  • Patent number: 8382311
    Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is also provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a battery compartment and a light source adjacent a first end of the housing. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides power for the flashlight. A controller circuit serially connected with the battery is operable to control the flow of electricity to and from the battery. Specifically, the controller circuit is operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from the light source in response to the charge in the lithium-ion battery depleting below a pre-determined lower threshold. The control circuit is further operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from electrical connection with the first charging contact when the lithium-ion battery is connected with a battery charger and the charge in the lithium-ion battery reaches a pre-determined upper threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss
  • Patent number: 8382313
    Abstract: An electric torch (10) includes a main body (1), a head assembly (2), and a rear assembly (3) releasably engaged with a rear end of the main body. The rear assembly includes a rear cover (31) for enclosing an electrically conductive spring (315), an electrically conductive cathode plate (314), and a magnetic controlled member (313, 318) therein. The spring is electrically engaged between negative terminal (152) of the battery pack and the cathode plate. The magnetic controlled member is disposed between the cathode plate and rear end of the rear cover, and can divert electric current flows in the torch under an attractive force of a magnet. The main body and the rear cover are electrically conductive, and given an electrically nonconductive surface treatment except for certain areas (11-13, 3111-3112, 3121, 3121?, 3122) for electrically connection. The torch is waterproof and multifunctional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Shek Hung Fok
  • Patent number: 8376580
    Abstract: A lighting system comprises at least one excitation source (5), preferably an LED, operable to generate and radiate excitation radiation of a first wavelength (?1); a shade (4) configured to at least in part surround the at least one source (5) and remotely located thereto; and at least one phosphor (16) provided in or on at least a part of the shade (4), wherein the phosphor (16) emits radiation of a different wavelength in response to incident excitation radiation. The phosphor can be provided on a part of an outer or inner surface of the shade. Alternatively, or in addition, the phosphor is incorporated within the shade. The lighting system finds particular application as a hanging, a desk, a floor standing, a wall mountable, a spot, an outdoor or an accent lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Intematix Corporation
    Inventor: Yi-Qun Li
  • Patent number: 8376568
    Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight electrically charged by a cigar jack includes a body unit and a head unit. The body unit includes a charging terminal connected to an external power of a car by a cigar jack, a rechargeable battery connected to the charging terminal and charged by the cigar jack, and a contact pin connected to the charging terminal and an electrode of the rechargeable battery. The head unit includes a circuit board having a circuit pattern contacting the contact pin and a light source connected to the circuit pattern and irradiating a light, and rotatablely couples on a front end of the body unit. The circuit pattern selectively contacts with the contact pin according to the rotation of the head unit so that the rechargeable battery is charged, and the light source is turned on or turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Aitec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seon-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20130039045
    Abstract: A hanging basket lighting system is disclosed. The system may include a light source and a clip device attachable to the light source providing a manner to hang the light source over a basket so as to shine unobstructed light on the contents of the basket. Additionally, the light source may be solar powered providing an energy conserving mechanism for illuminating the contents of hanging baskets at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: RORY GENE COLBY
  • Publication number: 20130039046
    Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus for electric candles, which includes electric power supply, connectable light emitters, flame sensors respectively proximate to the light emitters, and means for connecting a light emitter to the electric power supply in accordance with the sensed flames. The flame sensor may activate an electric switch connecting the power supply to the respective light emitter. The apparatus may include a control unit for receiving a flame detection signal, connecting a respective light emitter to the power supply, receiving control commands from an user interface, storing control commands, and turning off a light emitter in accordance with stored control commands. The user kindles fire on a flame carrier, bringing the flame to a flame sensor, the flame sensor detects the flame, and causes connecting to a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Miryam Uzan
  • Patent number: 8371711
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a casing unit, a lighting module, a wind generator, a power port module, a battery seat and a control module. The casing unit includes a first side, a second side, and a wind duct extending through the first and second sides. The lighting module is disposed at the first side and operable to emit light outwardly of the casing unit and away from the first side of the casing unit. The wind generator includes a blade unit disposed in the wind duct, and an electric generator unit coupled to the blade unit. The blade unit is driven to rotate by wind flow. The electric generator unit is driven by rotation of the blade unit to generate electricity. The control module is configured to control distribution of electricity generated by the electric generator unit to the lighting module, the power port module and the battery seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kuo-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 8371709
    Abstract: A multipurpose hand lamp comprises a housing accommodating a motherboard assembly carrying a contact switch, a lamp switch and a power socket, a power supply unit electrically connected with the power switch and carrying at least one replaceable rechargeable battery for power input and power output, a light source unit having a lamp cover hinged to the housing and at least LED lamp carried in the lamp cover and electrically connected with the lamp switch for giving off light, and an electric heater having an electric heating wire electrically connected with the contact switch and disposed below a cigarette lighter port of the housing, and a spring-loaded holding-down member for switching on the contact switch to turn on the electric heater when the lamp cover is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Tang Yang Dies Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsu-Cheng Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130033195
    Abstract: A light source apparatus includes at least a light-emitting module. The light-emitting module includes a hollow rod-shaped base and a plurality of LED chips. The hollow rod-shaped base has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface, in which the inner surface surrounds a space. The LED chips are disposed in flip chip bonding way on the outer surface of the hollow rod-shaped base, in which the LED chips are disposed surrounding the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: EVERGREEN OPTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chao-Jung Liao