Rechargeable Electrical Source Of With External Connections Patents (Class 362/183)
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Publication number: 20110310597Abstract: The present invention discloses a solar energy ground light structure. The solar energy ground light structure includes a shell, at least one solar energy plate, light-emitting diodes and an optical film plate. The shell has a bottom plate and a lateral plate. The solar energy plate and the light-emitting diodes are disposed on the bottom plate alternately. The optical film plate is disposed on the shell and has light-converging areas and light-diffusing areas. The solar energy plate is corresponding to the light-converging areas and the light-emitting diodes are corresponding to the light-diffusing areas. Therefore, the light-converging capacity of the solar energy ground light structure can be improved and the uniformity of the emitting light also can be enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Maki Solar Technologies Inc.Inventor: Ming Hsin Lu
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Publication number: 20110305010Abstract: Poles having solar power capabilities and, more specifically, poles that include solar modules (hereinafter “solar poles”) are disclosed. In some embodiments, the solar modules are positioned within a solar pole. A solar module can include, for example, a solar cell and at least one planar reflective surface situated near the solar cell. The reflective surfaces reflect and focus light onto the solar cells, thereby increasing the amount of light and energy collected by individual solar cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Peter K. Nelson
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Publication number: 20110303764Abstract: An adapter for an outdoor light is disclosed. The adapter includes a hollow elongated element having a top end and a bottom end, a first opening at the top end of the elongated element, wherein the first opening accepts a shaft of the outdoor light to create a friction fit with the shaft, a second opening at the bottom end of the elongated element, wherein the second opening includes a projecting brim spanning only a portion of a circumference of the second opening and an inset lip coextensive with the projecting brim and extending from the projecting brim toward a center of the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Barry Roth
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Publication number: 20110305009Abstract: A vehicle baffle with a solar lamp includes a baffle main body, an illuminating module, a solar power supply module, and a switch. The illuminating module is fixed to the baffle main body. The solar power supply module is installed in the baffle main body and is electrically connected to the illuminating module. The switch is electrically connected to the illuminating module and the solar power supply module; it controls the on/off of the illuminating module. The vehicle baffle can act as a fender, and will use solar light to charge when the light is sufficient. The stored solar power can then be supplied to the illuminating module. When the surrounding light is sufficient, the illuminating module will stop illuminating in order to conserve energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Rui-Hong WENG
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Patent number: 8076902Abstract: A charger capable of clamping portable communication device is provided. The charger includes a body, a securing portion, and at least one elastic element, wherein the at least one elastic element is deformable elastically when electricity power is supplied thereto, and recoverable to its normal shape when the power is off. The at least one elastic element joins the securing portion to the body. When a user uses the charger, firstly, places the portable communication device between the body and the securing portion, then, supplies electricity power, and the at least one elastic element contracts and drives the securing portion to move towards the body, as a result, the portable communication device is clamped.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kim-Yeung Sip, Xiao-Guang Su
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Publication number: 20110299274Abstract: Embodiment of the invention include a lighting device having a tubular current-conductive housing, a lamp assembly, an insulator sleeve, and a diffuser globe. The lamp assembly can include one or more lamps such as one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The diffuser globe is preferably a fumed blown glass diffuser globe having a concentrated region for refracting and diffusing light. The diffuser globe can include an internal diffuser for further refraction and control of the light. Embodiments also include a solar powered hook-shaped luminaire having a solar panel, a body member, and a diffuser globe. Embodiments further include a shatter resistant, portable, remote controllable, programmable, rechargeable, and floatable lighting device and/or globe luminaire, which can be automatically, manually, remotely, and/or locally controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: SCHWARZ RELIANCE LLCInventor: Samuel J. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20110299272Abstract: A solar power alarm lamp includes a support post, an alarm device connected to the support post and a lamp set connected to the alarm device. The support post includes an insertion leg insertable into the ground. The alarm device and the lamp set have respectively a first solar panel and a second solar panel. The alarm device includes a circuit board which contains a PIR sensor, a microwave sensor and a buzzer to send out an alarm. The solar power alarm lamp thus formed can be inserted anywhere outdoors through the insertion leg. The first and second solar panels can convert solar power into electric power required by the alarm device and lamp set. The invention is simple to install and also does not need external electric power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Joseph Y. KO
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Publication number: 20110299273Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Kuo-Chen CHEN
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Patent number: 8070311Abstract: A solar LED lamp for lighting purpose includes a fixing box, a covering member mounted on the fixing box and a plurality of LED modules attached to a bottom of the covering member. The covering member includes a top plate fixed to a top of the fixing box, a solar panel disposed over a top surface of the top plate and a mounting bracket fixed to a bottom of the top plate and located in front of the fixing box. The LED modules are attached to a bottom of the mounting bracket. The solar panel is provided for receiving solar energy and converting the solar energy into electrical energy which is used to activate the LED modules.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhong-Liang Lu, Yong-Dong Chen, Shih-Hsun Wung
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Publication number: 20110292644Abstract: A light source causes hollow objects to glow in the dark (GID), thereby extending the operating period of light-activated materials in gazing globes and other decorative or ornamental objects. The light source may be provided as part of a conversion kit, enabling objects from different manufacturers to be converted to GID objects following purchase. A base unit includes the light emitter supported to illuminate the object from the inside out. The base unit further includes at least one solar panel facing into the interior of the object, and one or more batteries charged by the solar panel to power the light emitter. A device is used to couple the base unit to the rim of the object. In the preferred embodiment, the device for coupling the base unit to the rim of the object is an elastomeric ring that stretches over the rim of the object, thereby forming a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Richard Cohen
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Publication number: 20110292643Abstract: An improved puck light assembly comprised of a solar-powered puck light mounted in a bracket assembly, which may be securely attached to a structural mounting surface. The puck light device of the present invention is dimensioned to be a hand-held, self-contained, rechargeable, solar-powered lighting assembly. The puck light device of the present invention is mounted in a bracket assembly that allows the puck light to be both recharged and used without repositioning in the bracket assembly. In one embodiment, the bracket assembly comprises a fixed bracket assembly that includes a bracket mount for selectively attaching the bracket assembly to a smooth surface. In another embodiment, the bracket assembly comprises pivoting bracket assembly. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a receiver tray for holding the puck light device, a pivotally attached support bracket connected to a bracket mount for attaching the pivoting bracket assembly to a mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Chi Gon CHEN
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Publication number: 20110289658Abstract: A helmet with an illumination device with at least one electric light source arranged on the outside of the helmet shell, a sensor for detecting the arrangement of the helmet on a head, an electric control device and an electric voltage source electrically connected with the electric light source and the sensor, wherein the electric control device is designed such that it switches on the electric light source or only permits the switching on of the electric light source when the sensor detects the arrangement of the helmet on a head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: TECASIA AGInventors: Martin Knoepfli, Jonas Gmuer
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Patent number: 8066399Abstract: A solar energy street lamp structure with an adjustable angle is provided. The solar energy street lamp structure includes a lamp holder, a lighting unit, a photovoltaic panel, an electric power storage portion, and an actuation portion. A frame and a holder of the lamp holder are movably coupled by pivot units. The electric power storage portion is placed inside the lamp holder. An actuation unit of the actuation portion is connected between the frame and the holder for adjusting an angle between the frame and the holder such that the lighting unit and the photovoltaic panel, both disposed on the holder, are adjustable synchronously. The photovoltaic panel and the lighting unit are rotatable according to an incident angle of sunlight by adjusting the holder. Thus, the solar energy street lamp structure generates power at enhanced efficiency and can emit light in various directions so as to have wide applicability.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: United Lighting Opto-Electronic Inc.Inventors: Ching-Hue Yu, Chih-Chen Chen
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Patent number: 8061866Abstract: An automatic luminous device whose use does not require an external manual switch, which is substituted by another internal automatic switch, which activates the device only when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal surface, nor does it require a connecting cable to an external power source, which is replaced by a preferably rechargeable battery. It was designed as an emergency light for police vehicles, and as a back-up light and is fitted with a base or casing (1) and a translucent shade (2), which, when coupled together, form a single body. Externally, the base of the casing (1) is fitted with two or more permanent magnets (3) in order to block the said casing (1), when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal platform (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Torre & Torre Innovacion, S.L.Inventors: Luis Carlos Torre Sarmiento, Julio César Gonzalez Alvarez
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Publication number: 20110280009Abstract: A solar powered light device having a shade having an upper edge, an interior area, and an outside bottom surface having a solar panel set thereinto which is electrically connected to a light bulb and a battery located within the interior area of the shade; a switch operatively connected to the light bulb which can be closed when the device is made to rest on the bottom surface; wherein the solar panel charges the battery when the device is resting on the upper edge and wherein the battery powers the light bulb when the device is resting on the bottom surface and the switch is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Damian Krause
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Patent number: 8057063Abstract: A solar-powered illumination device includes a solar-thermal-electric power system transforming solar power into electric energy, an illumination module electrically connecting with the solar-thermal-electric power system, a heat dissipation device dissipating heat generated by the illumination module and a heat-collection box receiving at least a part of the heat dissipation device therein. The solar-thermal-electric power system drives the illumination module to illuminate. The heat dissipated by the at least a part of the heat dissipation device is collected by the heat-collection box and transferred into the solar-thermal-electric power system. The solar-thermal-electric power system transforms the heat dissipated by the at least a part of the heat dissipation device into electric energy.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsiang-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 8057062Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing and battery. The housing is formed with a battery-receiving compartment that has positive and negative electrodes. The battery is mounted in the battery-receiving compartment, and includes: a casing having positive and negative electrodes that are electrically and respectively connected to the positive and negative electrodes of the housing; a power storage unit having positive and negative electrodes that are electrically and respectively connected to the positive and negative electrodes of the casing; a switch having one end electrically coupled to one of the electrodes of the power storage unit; and a light-emitting element having two ends coupled respectively with another end of the switch and the other electrode of the power storage unit. The power storage unit is controllable through the switch for supplying power to the light-emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Liang Yu, Chia-Ching Lee
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Publication number: 20110273869Abstract: The invention relates to a cost effective power supply system for a laser illumination lamp as a novelty toy for laser beam patterns. The system provides a unique cost effective limited part circuit design to enable the usage of a heterogeneous set of battery options for the user to operate as well as a heterogeneous set of AC adapter power sources which may have different cost structures and availability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Richard Redpath, Sarah Donan Redpath
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Publication number: 20110266971Abstract: A skylight LED lighting system is described. The system utilizes LED lights attached to or near a skylight in order to provide a user with the ability to increase the amount of light being directed into an area. The system can utilize a LED controller to allow the user to control the light output intensity. The LED controller provides a smooth range of changing brightness levels. The system can utilize one or more solar cells and batteries to power the LED lights. The system can be controlled via a radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the system can utilize a flexible, skylight-shaped installation housing that can be inserted into the skylight under compression. When the compression is released, the ring expands to press against the inside of the skylight and holds the skylight LED lighting system in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventor: Ian Osborn
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Publication number: 20110261558Abstract: There is provided a system for use in illuminating a feature of a railway. In one embodiment, a system can include an illumination unit disposed for illumination of a railway feature. The illumination unit can include a light source bank, a solar panel, and a rechargeable battery for energizing the light source bank that is rechargeable utilizing energy collected by the solar energy panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Forster Trading Associates, LLCInventors: Henry A. Moran, Milton Brill, Danny Thomas Forster
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Publication number: 20110260880Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Lance Dean, Gordon Ko
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Patent number: 8044539Abstract: A street-lighting and solar energy collection system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of lighting/solar energy collecting units, an AC and DC power transmission means and a control unit. The system operates in one of the two operation modes. In the first operation mode as the street-lighting system, the units receive AC power from the power grid for lighting. In the second operation mode as the solar energy collecting system, the units transmit generated DC electricity to a centralized DC to AC converter in the control unit. The control unit further provides a means for switching the system in between two modes. When the system is operated as the solar energy collection system, it is disconnected from the power grid. The generated DC electricity from each unit is converted by the AC to DC converter in the control unit and is subsequently injected into the power grid. Communication devices in the units and in the control unit form an ad hoc communication network.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Yang Pan
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Publication number: 20110255274Abstract: A light includes a magnetic base; a light housing having a plurality of LEDs and a DC power source; and a frictional pivot connection between the magnetic base and the light housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: ULLMAN DEVICES CORPORATIONInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Publication number: 20110255275Abstract: A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing containing a light source that is powered by the Li-ion battery. The lamp assembly housing is pivotally connected to each of the pair of pivot arms and positioned there between. A handle includes a gripping portion that is spaced from the body so that a gripping space is defined between the gripping portion of the handle and the body. A removable bumper pad is positioned on the bottom of the body. The portable lighting device features recesses on opposite sides that are engaged by corresponding tabs on a charging rack. This prevents non-compatible lighting devices from being positioned on the charging rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: JOHN DEVANEY, Mark Dirsa
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Publication number: 20110255273Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: CHIH-MING LAI
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Publication number: 20110254470Abstract: A collapsible lighting device including a plurality of light panel sections, each light panel section comprising a plurality of light emitting elements, at least one connection element constructed and arranged to connect one or more light panel sections of the plurality of light panel sections to one another, and an electronic control system configured to distribute electrical power to the plurality of light emitting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Gregory James Penoyer
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Publication number: 20110252678Abstract: A street sign method, system and apparatus includes at least one translucent sign face, a solar photovoltaic panel system for generating electrical energy from sunlight, a rechargeable battery system for storing the electrical energy during the day, at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) powered by the electrical energy stored in the rechargeable battery system, and a control circuit powered by the rechargeable battery system and configured to operate the at least one LED to illuminate the at least one sign face. The control circuit is configured to calculate an amount of electrical power that can be supplied from the rechargeable battery system to the at least one LED so that said the at least one LED operates at a relatively constant level of LED light output brightness during substantially the entire night time hours based on solar energy supplied to the rechargeable battery system during the previous daytime hours. The street name sign is mountable to a post or pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Dale Jones, Joel Yang
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Patent number: 8040102Abstract: A solar-powered LED street light that can immediately report its power data. The disclosed LED street light has a solar cell, a switch power supply unit, and a power cable data communicating unit. The mains power cable of the LED street light connects to the switch power supply unit for providing it with DC power. The solar cell has a solar board, a battery and a charge controller. The charge controller can also provide the LED street light with DC power. The charge controller has a power data digital output interface for connecting with the power cable data communicating unit, outputting the power data of the solar cell to the power cable data communicating unit. Through the mains power cable, the status of solar cell of each LED lamp is monitored.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Acbel Polytech Inc.Inventors: Ching-Shang Kao, Wei-Liang Lin
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Patent number: 8038313Abstract: The present invention includes a skate board having a deck, a pair of trucks mounted beneath the deck and equipped with wheels. The deck is equipped with a plurality of light emitting devices, such as LEDs, which are mounted to the deck in a distinct pattern. The LEDs are in electrical connection with an energy source, such as a rechargeable battery. In a preferred embodiment, the rechargeable battery is mounted into the deck in a removable pack which can be charged without removing it from the deck. A microcontroller may be incorporated which provides for the selective illumination of the light emitting devices, and which may pulse, flicker, or create other aesthetically pleasing illumination patterns.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Photon Light Boards, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Campbell
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Publication number: 20110249429Abstract: Disclosed herein are viewing kits that can be assembled and coupled to visual content sources, such as e-readers, to facilitate viewing visual content. Example viewing kits include a viewing aid, which may include a light, lens, filter, or other implement, and an interchangeable fastener that can be removably coupled to the viewing aid using a slot-and-key interface or other suitable coupling mechanism. Either the fastener alone, or the fastener coupled together with the viewing aid, provides a deformable cavity that is shaped to clamp onto an edge of the e-reader. Inserting the e-reader into the cavity causes the fastener, which is made of resilient material, to bend outwards. In response, the fastener exerts a pinching force on the e-reader, creating a pressure fit that connects the viewing aid securely to the e-reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: James F. Bennett, JR., Wa-Ming Law
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Publication number: 20110242801Abstract: Disclosed is a portable light that can be secured to most any fixed object by use of an elastic band attachment mechanism. The elastic band securement device is form fitting and fully adjustable with the ends of the securement device placed beneath a cover of the light during installation, wherein the cover of the light conceals the attachment mechanism to prevent accidental disengagement of the light from the object of attachment. In operation, the base of the light has a cover which is secured by a latch, hook and loop, thumb screws or any other type of fastener which upon removal exposes the light and the two ends of the elastic cord. A portion of the elastic cord is secured around a fixed object and the bitter end of the cord is drawn tight and placed through a cord fastener so as to secure the cord in a secured and tensioned position. The cover is then replaced, thereby concealing the ends of the elastic band from disengagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Jack F. Hudson
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Publication number: 20110242802Abstract: An apparatus for powering a load from solar energy comprises logic is coupled to the converter to control its conversion rate. A detector is coupled to the converter and detects its power output. The logic is operable to adjust the conversion rate until the solar panel operates at the smaller of a maximum power point of the solar panel and a power point of the solar panel that results in a maximum desired power and second logic adjusts the energy consumption over a period of time as a function of the energy available from the solar panel over a previous same period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventors: Jason N. Work, Neil D. Wyper, Simon H. Lightbody
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Publication number: 20110232932Abstract: A rechargeable battery apparatus for a handheld power tool has at least one load interface which is configured to make contact with a load in a detachable manner. The load interface has at least one identification means for electronically identifying the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Florian Bantle, Juergen Stoeger
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Publication number: 20110235314Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: LAWRENCE E. ANDERSON
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Patent number: 8025433Abstract: A stroller light that can be easily attached to any standard baby stroller. The stroller light is comprised of a hollow housing that holds a battery pack, electric circuit, and on-off switch. A plurality of LEDs are mounted through apertures on the front and sides of the housing and can sequentially turn on and off. A hollow flag pole can be attached to the housing and wires run from the housing, through the flag pole interior to an electroluminescent wire that is sewn onto the perimeter of the flag and to an amiable light that can be used to help navigate during the evening hours. A photovoltaic solar cell is attached to the outside of the housing and can charge the battery pack during daylight hours.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Catherine Comrada
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Patent number: 8025418Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing including an AC power input and a power tool battery port adapted to receive a power tool battery pack. A light body includes an illumination portion operable to emit light. The illumination portion is movably coupled to the housing such that the illumination portion is movable between an open position and a closed position in which the housing blocks the emitted light. A circuit includes a battery charger portion. The circuit is operable when AC power is available at the AC power input to direct AC power from the AC power input to the battery charger portion and from the battery charger portion to the power tool battery port to charge the power tool battery pack and to direct AC power to the illumination portion to emit the light. When AC power is not available, the circuit directs power from the power tool battery pack to the illumination portion to emit the light.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Jonathan Zick
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Publication number: 20110228520Abstract: The invention is a renewable energy powered light assembly for a roof window of a building. A housing extends within the roof aperture from an interior of the house towards the exterior. A plurality of lighting elements is disposed in the housing. A renewable energy source is connected to each of the lighting elements. A solar panel array collects light from an electrical grid powered lighting element. A rechargeable power source is connected to the renewable energy source and the plurality of lighting elements. The invention also is a light assembly for illuminating an area from a floor of a building. A renewable energy source is externally mounted and coupled to a plurality of lighting elements disposed adjacent the floor. A rechargeable power source is coupled to the energy source and the plurality of lighting elements for storing the power generated and powering the plurality of lighting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: Holly S. Cumberland
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RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR SINGLE-HANDED INTERMITTENT AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION
Publication number: 20110228521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss -
Publication number: 20110227303Abstract: The invention is directed to a creeper having a plurality of LED lights. The LED lights may be housed in a movable member adjacent the creeper frame or in the creeper frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: Howard Lawrence Gering
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Patent number: 8021007Abstract: A concealed emergency lighting system that includes a lamp assembly box and a power source box and a method for installing the emergency lighting system is disclosed. The lamp assembly box has a face plate and a front door pivotably moveable between an open and a closed position and a lamp assembly. The power source box includes a battery and other electrical components that are connected to the lamp assembly. The emergency lighting system can also include a mounting bracket with screws, a flexible support and a flexible armored cable. The method of installing the concealed emergency lighting system includes the steps of: forming an opening in a wall; attaching the mounting bracket to a stud through the opening; connecting the power source; inserting the power source box and the lamp assembly box through the opening; and securing the lamp assembly box to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Radu Cornel Rapeanu, Donald Ermekeil, Chantal Dorval
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Publication number: 20110222272Abstract: The present invention provides a removable wirelessly-chargeable light-emitting device, which includes a body containing therein at least one light-emitting element and a receiver circuit. The body has a surface to which at least one fastening member is mounted, so that direct coupling with an article can be made through the fastening member and wireless charging can be made through the receiver circuit for energizing the light-emitting element to give off light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Winharbor Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Hsiang Yeh
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Publication number: 20110216532Abstract: An LED worklight having a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first array of LEDs mounted to a first circuit board disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first array of LEDs. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a 0 degree closed orientation to about a 360 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The LED worklight includes a retractable hook for mounting to an elevated object. The LED worklight also includes at least one magnet to mount the LED worklight to vertical/vertically angling surfaces. The array of LEDs mounted to the first panel and the second panel can be controlled independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
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Publication number: 20110216529Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Rui-Hong WENG
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Publication number: 20110216531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Winharbor Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Hsiang Yeh
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Publication number: 20110216530Abstract: A solar powered self-illuminating book comprising a first cover having an outer surface and an inner surface; a second cover, wherein the first and second covers are positionable in a closed orientation in which the second cover is opposed to the first cover; one or more pages connected between the first and second cover; one or more solar panels disposed in the outer surface of the first cover and exposed to the environment, a rechargeable battery electrically connected to each of the one or more solar panels; and one or more LED's embedded within the one or more pages which are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: David J. Arnold
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Publication number: 20110215086Abstract: The present invention provides a stretch-resistant light-emitting or heat-emitting structure. The wirelessly-chargeable stretch-resistant light-emitting structure includes a woven member, conductive twisted cables, a light-emitting element, and a receiver circuit. The woven member is mounted to the article. Each conductive twisted cable includes a stretch-resistant wire and a conductive wire twisted together. The conductive twisted cables are woven in the woven member. The light-emitting element, which is arranged inside the woven member, includes a light emission section and two conductive pins. The conductive pins are respectively and electrically connected to the conductive wires of the conductive twisted cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Winharbor Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Hsiang Yeh
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Patent number: 8007124Abstract: A self-generating streetlight is provided, including: a light pole; a lamp which is provided on the light pole to convert electricity into light; a condenser which comprises a central condenser plate and side condenser plates and converts solar energy into electricity, the central condenser plate being coupled to the light pole and the side condenser plate being arranged around the central condenser plate; a joint unit which allows the side condenser plates to folded to and extended from the central condenser plate; and a control box which comprises a battery, a power supply, and a controller, the battery accumulating electricity produced by the condenser, the power supply supplying the electricity to the lamp, and the controller controlling the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Yangg SolarInventor: Song-tae Kim
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Publication number: 20110205075Abstract: A hand cranked energy efficient light has a housing which houses a dynamo and associated electronic control circuitry that allows a user to turn a crank to charge a battery or capacitor which provides the energy required to operate LED lights and a clock. To help conserve energy, the number of LED light energized as well as their intensity may be varied. In one embodiment, an adjustable arm is provided to allow positioning of the light. In another embodiment, a camping lantern is provided. In another embodiment, a radio or other electronic device is also built in.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Shaam P. Sundhar
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Publication number: 20110205730Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Simon N. Richmond
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Patent number: 8002427Abstract: A Christmas/Decorative light without wires. This is a solar rechargeable indoor/outdoor Christmas/Decorative light that is characterized by a bright long lasting LED and long lasting energy source. The rechargeable energy storage device is electrically coupled to a flexible solar array that powers the light. The light assembly is constructed with a small, flexible solar array that allows it to be used on a variety of light sizes including mini-light, C6, C7, and C9 bulb. The LED holder has a nearly unbreakable lens for illumination and allows for varying colors. The solar array is mounted on the casing and is maximized to collect the ambient/solar energy during the daylight hours. The light assembly is designed with a clip that allows it to be attached/mounted to a variety of indoor and outdoor structures including Christmas Trees and houses.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Candew Scientific, LLCInventor: Dawn Emily Marilyn Lavigne