Rechargeable Electrical Source Of With External Connections Patents (Class 362/183)
  • Patent number: 8256916
    Abstract: A light device is disclosed which is arranged to receive at least one rechargeable electrical power storage device. The light device comprises a flexible body portion movable between an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration and defining an enclosure when the body portion is in the expanded configuration, the body portion being at least partially transparent or translucent. The light device also comprises at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light device, the light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light which passes outwardly of the light device through the body portion, and a solar power converting device arranged to convert solar power to electrical power for recharging the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Simon N. Richmond
  • Patent number: 8251535
    Abstract: A LED lighting assembly comprising at least one LED; the at least one LED being mounted to a support; at least one solar element for creating electric power from solar power; at least one battery for storing electricity generated by the solar element; at least one wind vane operatively associated with the support; at least one motor/generator having a first mode for generating electric power from the wind turbine; and at least one shaft operatively connected to the at least one motor/generator and the support; the motor/generator having a second mode in which the motor/generator operates to rotate the support; the at least one motor/generator being operatively connected to the at least one battery for storing electric power therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence Everett Anderson
  • Patent number: 8251550
    Abstract: An illumination device is adopted for lighting a road and includes a light source, a power storage device, a solar panel, and a light pervious encapsulant. The light source includes an LED and an optical element optically coupled to the LED, light emitted from the LED is redirected to one side of the light source by the optical element at an angle ? in respect to the road surface, wherein, ?30°???+30°. The power storage device is electrically connected to the LED. The solar panel is electrically connected to the power storage device for converting energy of sunlight directly into electricity, and the converted electricity is stored in the power storage device. The light source and the solar panel are packaged in the light pervious encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20120212942
    Abstract: An industrial LED lamp comprises: a housing having at least one compartment and a built-in power supply, and the built-in power supply having a first connecting portion; at least one LED lamp, disposed in the compartment, and having a second connecting portion electrically coupled to the first connecting portion for driving the LED lamp to light up; and a stand, disposed in the compartment, and having a platform at an end of the stand, and a plurality of support legs at the other end of the stand. When use, the LED lamp and the stand are removed from the housing and then connected, and the LED lamp is electrically coupled to the built-in power supply, so that the LED lamp improves the convenience of mobility, installation, use and storage and requires no external electric power for its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: POWER DATA COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIEN-YUAN CHEN, YI-CHING CHEN, YI-SHENG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120212943
    Abstract: A lighting fixture comprises a cylindrical or U-shaped sleeve configured to engage a shower curtain rod or other support. The fixture contains a plurality of low-voltage lighting elements wired to a common power supply, enabling a user to safely retrofit lights into a bath or shower area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Stoltz
  • Publication number: 20120212941
    Abstract: A portable, rechargeable heat lamp keeps food warm for hours. The heat lamp has a base with at least one rechargeable battery. The battery has a connection point for recharging and another connection point for an electrical wire to connect to the heating lamp; and ii. a power management system. The heat lamp also has a neck to carry the electrical wire from the battery to the light fixture, the neck being connectable to the base and to the light fixture. The light fixture has a heating light bulb, a cover for the light bulb and a screw holder which hold the light bulb in place and provides an electrical contact for the light bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: JOMAR RESCHREITER
  • Patent number: 8246192
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing; a touch tip portion fixed to one end of the housing; a cover fixed to the other end of the housing; a laser unit disposed in the housing adjacent to the touch tip portion; a rechargeable battery disposed in the housing electrically connected to the laser unit; and a first charging connecting portion and a second charging connecting portion positioned on an outer surface of the housing apart. The first charging connecting portion includes a first connecting end electrically connected to a negative electrode of an external power and a second connecting end electrically connected to the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery. The second charging connecting portion includes a first connecting end electrically connected to a positive electrode of an external power and a second connecting end electrically connected to the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Huang-Yu Xu
  • Patent number: 8246194
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus for lighting a road surface includes a light source mounted on the road surface, an electrical power storage device, a solar cell, and a transparent package. The light source includes at least one light emitting diode and an optical element optically coupled to the light emitting diode. The optical element deflects the light from the light emitting diode to opposite sides of the light source along the road surface. The included angles between the light from the optical element and the road surface are asymmetric at the opposite sides of the light source. The light source and the solar cell are encapsulated in the transparent packing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Lai
  • Patent number: 8246193
    Abstract: A solar lamp includes a solar panel, a reserve power unit, a luminescence module and a transmission module. The solar panel connecting the reserve power unit transforms solar energy into electric energy, and stores electric energy into the reserve power unit. The luminescence module connecting the reserve power unit receives electric energy outputting from the reserve power unit. The transmission module comprises a port, wherein one end of the port connects the reserve power unit, and the other one end of the port electrically connects an electronic product. Therefore, the solar lamp would supply electric energy into the electronic product by the transmission module, or the electronic product would supply electric energy into the solar lamp by the transmission module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Rui-Hong Weng
  • Patent number: 8246207
    Abstract: A multifunctional integrated dimming controller and an LED solar traffic marking panel fitted with this controller. The multifunctional integrated dimming controller is applied to the marking panel for combining and controlling its dimming function. The multifunctional integrated dimming controller includes a controller casing having an assembly surface and a terminal coupling portion. A contact block of solar photovoltaic panel is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the solar photovoltaic panel. A contact block is assembled on the terminal coupling portion and connected with the electrical storage device. An LED contact block is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the LED unit. An external sensing contact block is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the external sensor. An integrated electrical control module is accommodated into the controller casing including a circuit board, a dimming processor on the circuit board and an electrical control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Safety Traffic Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Qun Chen, Shuei-Tian Cai
  • Publication number: 20120206908
    Abstract: A signaling buoy and method suitable for emitting a light signal over long distances in marine environments. The buoy includes a watertight enclosure having a compartment, an aperture at an upper end of the enclosure for emitting a laser light beam therethrough, a laser light source disposed within the enclosure for generating the light beam, and a battery within the enclosure for powering the light source. Electrical contacts are disposed on an exterior of the enclosure and are adapted to complete an electrical circuit when an electrical short exists therebetween to conduct electrical power from the battery to the laser light source. The buoy is configured to float upright in water with the electrical contacts submersed in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Louis F. Riley, Juan Carlos Casas
  • Publication number: 20120201015
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile lighting device that can derive power from a renewable energy source, such as solar power. The device can comprise a mobile base unit that can house one or more components of the device. The device further can comprise a solar power module associated with the mobile base unit that converts solar energy into electrical current. The device also can comprise a lighting module associated with the mobile base unit that is at least partially powered either directly or indirectly using the electrical current from the solar power module. The device further can comprise a solar power storage module, such as comprising one or more batteries, for storing energy and discharging as electrical current for powering the lighting module, which can be positioned atop a mast that can be external, pivotable, and/or rotatable. The invention also provides methods and systems for illuminating areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Robertson, Richard Warren Orff, JR., Earl Randolph Wingo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120201018
    Abstract: A handheld searchlight for producing a high intensity beam of light output has an elongated housing including a handle portion for gripping by a user. A head has a window opening for transmitting a light beam. There is a mechanical coupling between the housing and the head. A parabolic reflector is mounted in the head facing the window and has an aperture for accommodating a high intensity lamp. The reflector has a longitudinal optical axis. The rotation of the head about the coupling causes movement of the parabolic reflector relative to the lamp along the optical axis thereby changing a spread of the high-intensity light beam. The searchlight further includes a rotatable bezel ring mounted on the head and a filter ring mount connected to the rotatable bezel. An optical filter is mounted in the filter ring mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Palmer, Jeffrey Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20120201016
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile lighting device that can derive power from a renewable energy source, such as solar power. The device can comprise a mobile base unit that can house one or more components of the device. The device further can comprise a solar power module associated with the mobile base unit that converts solar energy into electrical current. The device also can comprise a lighting module associated with the mobile base unit that is at least partially powered either directly or indirectly using the electrical current from the solar power module. The device further can comprise a solar power storage module, such as comprising one or more batteries, for storing energy and discharging as electrical current for powering the lighting module, which can be positioned atop a mast that can be extendable, pivotable, and/or rotatable. The invention also provides methods and systems for illuminating areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Robertson, Richard Warren Orff, JR., Earl Randolph Wingo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120201017
    Abstract: A support for a decorative item includes a stanchion with a first end and a second end. A flexible neck, having a first end and a second end, is connected to the second end of the stanchion at a first end thereof. At least one attachment device lies between the first and second end of the stanchion for attaching a decorative item to the stanchion. A luminary is connected to the second end of the flexible neck to provide illumination to the decorative item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Evergreen Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy A. LAMM
  • Patent number: 8235544
    Abstract: The present solar light assembly uses a unique housing having a light that can be adjustably rotated and tilted for park and street lighting applications. Once assembled, the housing is covered by a solar panel that charges a remotely located battery and acts as a protective lid over the housing. Rather than removing the solar panel to access the contents of the housing, the housing can be accessed by excessively tilting the light until a shroud swings away from an opening in the housing designed to accommodate the light. The shroud, which can retract into the housing, protects the contents of the housing from inclement weather and from view. When the light is excessively tilted, the shroud swings away from the housing to expose wires, electronics and other contents of the housing that may require servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Sivert G. Fogerlie
  • Publication number: 20120195031
    Abstract: A flashlight for car re-charger includes a flashlight body. The flashlight body has a head mounted a front end thereof and a connecting portion disposed a rear end thereof. A flexible extender is electrically and detachably connected with the flashlight body. A charging plug is electrically connected with the flexible extender for charging the flashlight body. A magnet connector is detachably sleeved on charging plug for providing a magnetic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Hsi To LI
  • Publication number: 20120195032
    Abstract: The present invention includes an LED lighting fixture containing: a housing insert electronically communicating with the light fixture; and one or more LED modules electronically communicating with the housing insert upon receipt of direct current power from the housing insert. One or more LED modules are removably seated within the housing insert for ready replacement of the LED modules while conserving unnecessary waste by preserving the continued use of the housing insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Larry N. Shew
  • Patent number: 8232732
    Abstract: A light module for signaling comprising an assembly module (1), defined by a body with any geometry and ordinarily in the form of a box (2), including a rear closing (3) and a frontal lens (4) and, between said parts, an electronic circuit (5) and a corresponding set of light emitting diodes (6), being said electronic circuit (5) constituted by the following blocks: a source (7) to regulate the feeding voltage of other blocks within five volts with low quiescent current; synchronism (8) for electrical conditioning if an eventual reference signal for foreign synchronism occurs; blinking sequence generator (9) with means to define the period of time during which the set of lights (6) is on and off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Rontan Eletro Metalurgica Ltda.
    Inventor: Jose Carlos Bolzan
  • Publication number: 20120188753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dual charging system comprising a rechargeable unit and a charging station. The charging station comprises retaining means and a base part, said base part having a charging seat with a projecting peg acting as a first electrode, around which an at least partly circumferential second electrode is arranged. The rechargeable unit comprises a notch, acting as a third electrode, and a fourth electrode, said third and fourth electrode is each arranged on the rechargeable unit to engage with the first and second electrode respectively of the charging seat when the rechargeable element is retained in the charging station. Hereby an advantageous charging system is achieved ensuring correct positioning of the rechargeable unit in the charging station, even under unfavourable conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Richard S. Popper, Jensen Jorgensen
  • Publication number: 20120188780
    Abstract: LED lamp structures and lighting fixtures are provided, particularly “down” or recessed lighting fixtures, street lamp fixtures, “work-lights” and automobile headlights. A fan and a heat sink are provided with each lamp and the LED array is attached directly to the heat sink. The fans used preferably are computer cooling fans which are particularly small, efficient and inexpensive. The fans preferably force air through the fins sideways. The fans in some embodiments are recessed among the fins of the heat-sink so as to conserve space and obtain direct flow of air through the fins. The low-volume exhaust from the fans is released directly into the air space or housing in which the lamps are mounted without the need for special ducting, thus taking advantages of the naturally-occurring crevices and opening for all or part of air escape openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Sylwester D. Wilk
  • Publication number: 20120188752
    Abstract: A light apparatus with a hybrid power supply device and method utilizing the same are disclosed. The light apparatus includes an LED module, a solar module, an auxiliary power module, a voltage level detection circuit, a first switch unit, and a second switch unit. When a voltage of a solar electric power generated by the solar module is greater than a predetermined value, the voltage level detection circuit provides an electrical connection between the solar module and the LED module for enabling a transmission of the solar electric power to the LED module. When the voltage of the solar electric power is smaller than the predetermined value, the voltage level detection circuit provides an electrical connection between the auxiliary power module and the LED module for enabling a transmission of an auxiliary electric power generated by the auxiliary power module to the LED module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: CHIA-TEH CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120188754
    Abstract: A decorative cordless lamp has a replaceable rechargeable energy storage device for powering an LED lighting element. The LED lighting element may be controlled by a variety of switches, timers, and sensors to enable the user to selectively tailor the operation of the decorative cordless lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen Travis Fitzwater, II, Carrie Marie Fitzwater
  • Publication number: 20120182725
    Abstract: An autonomous lighting apparatus for use in an interior of an enclosure having a barrier including a translucent portion. The lighting apparatus is attached to an interior side of the translucent portion of the barrier and includes a solar cell configured to receive light energy directed through the translucent portion. The lighting apparatus also includes a rechargeable power storage apparatus electrically engaged with the solar cell, a light source electrically engaged with the power storage apparatus, and a detection device detection device electrically engaged with the power storage apparatus and configured to detect events occurring in the interior of the enclosure, such that upon the detection of such events the light source is activatable to illuminate the interior of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Christopher King
  • Publication number: 20120182724
    Abstract: A low profile lighting apparatus is characterized by a battery housing, a rail-engaging plate connected to the housing by a pair of arms, and a recessed activating push-button located between the arms and adjacent the rail-engaging plate. A flexible resilient tab, also recessed between the arms, secures the apparatus to a rail. A lock-out switch is built into a plug for closing an end of the housing. The plug has three discrete rotational positions, one for attachment, a second for activation of an illumination source, and a third for preventing accidental activation of the illumination source by requiring simultaneous axial pressure and rotation. Instead of the plug, a hinged door having a sliding latch part can be utilized. The sliding latch part includes a pair of resilient legs that cooperate with surfaces inside the door to urge the latch part toward a latching condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: PRINCETON TECTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory C. Janice, Michael Aaskov, Kyle Walters
  • Publication number: 20120182726
    Abstract: A clip type lamp attachable to a hat or cap. The clip type lamp comprises a housing including a main body, a solar panel on the top side of the main body, a plurality of light emitters on a rotating member configured to rotate about a horizontal axis of rotation at the front of the housing. A mode-control switch is provided on the exterior of the housing. The main body of the housing includes an interior chamber below the solar panel for receiving a solar-rechargeable battery. A clip extending under the bottom side of the housing may have one end integrally engaged with the housing or a forward extension thereof. The rotating member can be user-rotated so that at least one of the plurality of light emitters illuminates the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: GRACE KING
  • Patent number: 8222823
    Abstract: A wireless-controlled solar brick includes a circuit board disposed with a microcontroller that connects with a signal receiver and a plurality of light sources. A solar panel is disposed above the circuit board. There is a remote controller corresponding to the solar brick. The remote controller consists of a control module connected with a signal transmitter. The solar brick is placed on flat surface, such as the ground or a wall. Sunlight can be absorbed by the solar panel to generate electric power for further storage of the same. While in the dark or at night, the light source emits light to allow the solar brick to be seen clearly under conditions of low visibility. The colors or lighting patterns of the solar brick can be changed by using the remote controller, thereby providing a dynamic light and shadow show on the flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min-Chia Hsu
  • Patent number: 8220952
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp post, an illumination unit fixed on the lamp post, and a generator disposed in the lamp post and coupled to the illumination unit electrically. The lamp post defines an airflow passage along a longitudinal direction thereof. The airflow passage communicates with an outer environment. The generator is adapted for converting wind energy to electric energy, and includes a rotary turbine arranged in the airflow passage. The rotary turbine includes a hub and a plurality of blades around the hub. Each of the blades includes a top face and an opposite bottom face. The top face and the bottom face are symmetric to a plane which extends through opposite connecting edges of the top and bottom faces and is perpendicular to a rotary axis of the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20120176778
    Abstract: A light collecting module includes a tapered light baffle. An optical fiber is coupled to a shortened base of the tapered light baffle, and a window is coupled to a lengthened base of the tapered light baffle. The optical fiber receives light flowing through the window, wherein the light can be sunlight. The optical fiber can provide the light to a light emitting fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Calvin Wesley Moyer
  • Publication number: 20120176777
    Abstract: A hybrid lighting device is described. The hybrid lighting device comprises a solar panel arranged to generate electric power; a wind turbine arranged to generate electric power; an energy storage device electrically connected with the power controller and arranged to store electric power; a power controller electrically connected with the energy storage device and the solar panel and the wind turbine and arranged to transfer electric power; and an induction-based light source electrically connected with the power controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Olen NEVINS
  • Publication number: 20120169234
    Abstract: The present invention includes one embodiment containing an LED lighting assembly containing: a troffer; a bulbless and/or tubeless sub-housing; one or more solid state lighting units contained within the troffer and actuated by alternating current power; a night light contained within the bulbless sub-housing and operably communicating with the solid state lighting units, the night light actuated in the absence of light from the solid state lighting units; one or more light emitting diodes contained within the night light; and a battery source for powering the night light in the event of power interruption. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a replaceable lighting unit contains: a bulbless and/or tubeless sub-housing. One or more light emitting diodes are contained within the sub-housing. A battery source may be contained within the sub-housing, and the battery source may be configured to selectively power the light emitting diodes with direct current energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Larry N. Shew
  • Patent number: 8210708
    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: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Smart Candle, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Hau, Tim Cowley, Shane Vail
  • Patent number: 8210719
    Abstract: A solar LED indicator for use on road railings including a base, a lamp holder, a solar panel, an LED, a rechargeable battery, and a control panel. The base is S-shaped and on the top thereof disposed is the solar panel. The lamp holder comprises a chamber and is disposed at the concave side of the base. The LED is disposed at least at one side of the lamp holder. The rechargeable battery and the control panel are disposed in the chamber of the lamp holder, the rechargeable battery is connected with the solar panel, and the control panel controls the working conditions of the LED. The solar LED indicator can be seen from a long distance and exhibits a good guiding effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Jianguo Chen
  • Publication number: 20120162971
    Abstract: A apparatus having an embedded processor in a substrate for creating a synchronous lighting effect at a controlled access venue and a method for creating a lighting effect at a controlled access venue while controlling access to the venue simultaneously using a apparatus that coordinates with the performance allowing a holder of the apparatus to perform with the performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Wein
  • Publication number: 20120161669
    Abstract: A flag support assembly for a vehicle, the flag support assembly includes a base attaching the flag support assembly to the vehicle and a stanchion comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the stanchion is attached to the base. An illumination source is at least partially positioned in the stanchion, wherein the illumination source is oriented to direct a divergent light beam substantially upwards and away from the base. An illumination circuit is electrically coupled to the illumination source and provides power to the illumination source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua A. Lorentz, Geoffrey L. Oberhaus
  • Patent number: 8206003
    Abstract: An illuminated holder for storing one roll of toilet paper in a protected and conveniently accessible position atop a toilet tank, although positioning in other conveniently accessible locations in a bathroom is also contemplated. The holder has a grooved base, a cylindrical main body, an upwardly-tapering cap, and a light emitting diode (LED) that provides a source of illumination through a translucent light shield positioned between the main body and the cap. A photovoltaic cell and rechargeable battery preferably power the LED light, and a sensor automatically activates the LED light in dimly lit surroundings. One roll of toilet paper is placed on the base at a time, and then covered until needed by the assembled main body, shield, and cap. Optionally, the base may have high-friction feet configured for gripping the top of a toilet tank cover and maintaining the holder in its desired position of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Richard W. LaBarge
  • Publication number: 20120155069
    Abstract: A multi-purpose illumination device includes a lamp-holder body and a portable lighting device detachably installed in the lamp-holder body. The lamp-holder body has a partially transparent cover and a power converter. The power converter converts a utility power into a DC power. The portable lighting device has a housing, a charging circuit, a battery unit, a push-button unit, an LED driving circuit, an LED unit, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the push-button unit, the charging circuit, a detection mechanism, and the LED driving circuit for detecting a button pressing state of the push-button unit, whether there is utility power, and whether the portable lighting device is installed in the lamp-holder body to control the LED driving circuit to drive the LED unit to light. The portable lighting device can also be used as a backup power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Yarn Chen CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120155068
    Abstract: A multifunction electricity generating assembly includes: a pivot seat mounted pivotally in a housing; a solar power collecting unit mounted selectively to the pivot seat, and including a carrier connected detachably to the pivot seat to co-rotate with the pivot seat relative to the housing, and formed with electrical contacts that contact respectively and electrically exposed conductive members of the pivot seat when the carrier is connected to the pivot seat, and a solar power collecting plate connected electrically to the electrical contacts, and carried on the carrier for converting solar power into electrical energy; and a rechargeable battery unit disposed in the housing for storing collecting plate, the electrical energy converted by the solar power collecting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: King-Chi HSU
  • Publication number: 20120155067
    Abstract: A solar assembly includes a base and at least one LED coupled to the base. An illumination panel having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end is coupled to the base. The illumination panel extends from the base between the first end and the second. The illumination panel reflects light emitted from the at least one LED. A solar panel receptacle is positioned at the second end of the illumination panel. A solar panel housing is removably attached to the solar panel receptacle. The solar panel housing has a solar panel to power the at least one LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: JENSEN GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: William Mark Jensen, Heath A. Doty
  • Patent number: 8201963
    Abstract: A flashlight including a photovoltaic power source adapted to convert incident light energy to electrical energy and wherein the flashlight is configured such that the flashlight is induced to orient the photovoltaic power source to face upwards when the flashlight is placed on a generally horizontal surface. The flashlight can include a rechargeable battery pack so as to have a hybrid power supply. Also, a method of powering a flashlight including attaching at least one solar cell to a body of a flashlight, connecting the at least one solar cell to a battery such that electrical output of the solar cell can charge the battery, and connecting a switch and a lamp to the at least one solar cell and the battery such that a user can actuate the switch to connect the battery to the solar cell for charging of the battery or to the lamp for generation of light from the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Terry J. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20120147595
    Abstract: A flashlight charging composition capable of magnetic positioning includes a flashlight and a charging unit. Positive and negative jacks are disposed at the bottom of the flashlight. The charging unit has a base, a circumferentially-disposed section extending upward from the base to receive the bottom of the flashlight, two protruding members formed inside the circumferentially-disposed section and spaced apart from each other, two clamping sections formed on two opposing sides of the circumferentially-disposed section respectively, and two protruding portions extending from the clamping sections at a preset height thereof respectively. Effectuating a reliable charging equipment entails: inserting the bottom of the flashlight into the circumferentially-disposed section of the charging unit, spreading the clamping sections, engaging the positive and negative jacks and the protruding members respectively, and enabling the protruding portions to abut against corresponding portions of the flashlight precisely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Ching-Hsiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20120139441
    Abstract: The present invention is a display light box comprising several compartments with partitioning walls shaped according to a translucent image on a frontal display panel. The compartments are illuminated by LEDs, which are installed a distance away from the picture panel to accomplish uniformity of the light on the panel, and driven by a controller so the LEDs may be turned on and off in any pre-determined sequence, accomplishing a changing presentation and thereby making the light box more attractive. The intensity of each compartment may be designed to be different, by the number of LEDs installed in the compartment or by the number of LEDs turned on at any given moment. In addition, LEDs in the same compartment may be turned on and off in certain pattern, accomplishing additional artistic impression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BRASSCO MARKETING CORP.
    Inventor: David Chen
  • Publication number: 20120140455
    Abstract: An illuminating apparatus includes a main body for fixing the illuminating apparatus to a support, a connecting member rotatably and detachably mounted on the main body for electrically connecting with an external power source, and a light illuminating module securely mounted on the connecting member. The light illuminating module includes a light source and a power storage device supplying power to the light source. The light source and the power storage device both electrically connect with the connecting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: KUO-CHENG CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120140456
    Abstract: Provided is a laser dazing apparatus shaped as a baton having a cylindrical encasement including a forward end housing a focusing range adjustment fixture and a laser aperture. The encasement also includes a finned heat sink (106), a set of finger detents (102), a plurality of indicators (109), operating buttons (110) and switches (111) and a rear push button trigger (104) controlling divergence. The apparatus also includes at least one battery (240) for electrical power, and a plurality of control circuits (210, 215) controlling the laser generation device (220), battery (240), indicators (109) and switches (112). The apparatus also includes a focus range adjuster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Laser Energetics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Battis, Wayne Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8192042
    Abstract: The invention discloses a light-emitting decorative accessory which includes a shaft, a first shoulder, a second shoulder, and a light-emitting module. The first shoulder and the second shoulder connect two opposite ends of the shaft respectively. The shaft has hollow space therein, and the outer diameter of the shaft is shorter than each outer diameter of the first shoulder and the second shoulder. The second shoulder has an upper surface with an aperture forming through the second shoulder and protruding to the hollow space inside the shaft. The light-emitting module includes a light-emitting unit, a circuit board, and a vibration switch for triggering the light-emitting unit. The light-emitting unit is electrically connected to the circuit board disposed on the upper surface of the second shoulder. The vibration switch is contained inside the hollow space inside the shaft and electrically connected to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Shen-Ko Tseng
  • Patent number: 8192044
    Abstract: A solar-powered lighting apparatus having a light transmissible shade coupled to a housing that receives a solar cell, a battery and at least a portion of a lighting element assembly. In one embodiment, the shade may have a spherical shape achieved with a support unit or achieved by operation of gravity. A bottom device or bottom portion may be coupled to the shade and cooperate therewith forming and maintaining the spherical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Allsop, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Allsop, Jamey J. Allsop
  • Publication number: 20120134135
    Abstract: A light device and package is disclosed including a light device with a diffuser and a light emitting element arranged so as to generate light through the diffuser which receives electrical power from an electrical power storage device recharged by a photovoltaic device with control circuitry arranged to control power supplied from the electrical power storage device. A test device is included having two conductors connected across a test switch. A device package is included having an opaque and light transmissive package portions and contains the light device and the two conductors. In a first configuration, the test switch is connected between the electrical storage device and the light emitting element via the two conductors, and in a second configuration, the test switch and the two conductors are disconnected from the light device. The test device can be used with multiple light devices and may be secured by a pull-tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Simon N. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20120134143
    Abstract: A solar-powered lighting lid is shown and described. In one embodiment, the reclosable lid comprises a light emitter, a top opaque surface having a solar panel and a photo resistor, and a rechargeable storage device. Typically, the solar panel recharges the storage device and the storage device powers the photo resistor. Further, when an ambient darkness is detected by the photo resistor, the light emitter is activated and light is at least partially visible through the transparent jar. Additionally, a solar light insert may be provided for cooperation between a jar and a band, ring or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Penn Lederer, Thomas William LaRose
  • Patent number: 8186845
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes an elongated lamp post, a major light fixed on a top of the lamp post, a solar panel arranged on the lamp post and exposed to sunshine, a battery received in the lamp post and connected to the solar panel, an assistant light fixed on the lamp post, and a driving unit interconnecting the assistant light and the battery to control electric current to the assistant light. The major light consists of a plurality of LEDs. The assistant light consists of LEDs or fiber optic lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shi-Song Zheng
  • Patent number: 8182108
    Abstract: A retractable leash light has a light housing; and a handle formed on the light housing for handgrip. The light has an LED element and a switch. The light is connected to an electric circuit. A crank mechanism is mounted on the light housing, and the crank mechanism has a knob pivotally mounted to a crank arm of the crank mechanism. The crank mechanism also has a crank wheel mechanically connected to the crank arm of the crank mechanism. A generator is connected to the crank wheel. Rotation of the crank wheel powers the generator to generate electricity output from the generator. The generator is connected to the electric circuit for powering the electric circuit. A leash is mounted on a leash spool. The leash spool is mounted within the light housing. The leash is retractable into the light housing and extendable from the light housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Arthur Scott Pearson