Rechargeable Electrical Source Of With External Connections Patents (Class 362/183)
  • Patent number: 9060407
    Abstract: A portable lighting device that provides different user interfaces that may be selected by the user. Each user interface may provide one or more operational modes, such as on mode, power save mode, strobe mode or momentary mode. After a user interface is selected, the user may select on of the operational modes. The portable lighting device may be a flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey H. West
  • Patent number: 9054346
    Abstract: A lithium ion battery and a charger thereof are provided. The lithium ion battery comprises a shell (1), a locating seat (2), an end cover (3), a battery cell (4), a positive contact (51), a positive plate (52), a negative plate (53), a positive connecting plate (61) and a negative connecting plate (62). The shell (1) is a one-step-molding cylinder with an upper opening. The positive contact (51) extends out from a contact extending hole (11) of the shell (1). A lower end face of the end cover (3) is tightly pressed on the negative plate (53) and the locating seat (2), where the end cover (3) is detachably connected with the upper opening of the shell (1). A cover edge of the end cover (3) cooperates with an end face of the upper opening of the shell (1). The lithium ion battery is conveniently detachable with the charger thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Guangdong Jetfast Portable Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yun-Zhao Liu
  • Patent number: 9046244
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a lamp fixture; a bar-shaped lamp provided on the lamp fixture; a reflector, provided above the lamp fixture and below the bar-shaped lamp, including a first reflecting element, a second reflecting element opposite to the first reflecting element, and a reflector bottom connected to lower ends of the first and the second reflecting elements, so as to define a semi-closed internal space for containing the bar-shaped lamp, wherein the first and the second reflecting elements respectively have at least an outwardly-bent reflecting part for reflecting possibly much light out; a light sensor, clipping on the bar-shaped lamp, for detecting a change of ambient illuminance (LUX) and outputting a change signal; an electric power adjusting element, connected to the light sensor and the bar-shaped lamp, for receiving the change signal and accordingly adjusting the electric power of the bar-shaped lamp; and power connectors and emergency power connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Limin Yang
  • Patent number: 9046229
    Abstract: A stackable LED flare and system for use at night, in low light conditions or during the day where a lighted flare provides greater visibility. The flare comprises a multi-sided housing with a panel on each side and having a top and a base. It has a plurality of LEDs aligned in windows positioned in at least one of the panels. The flare includes a re-chargeable battery encased in the housing for powering the flare and a circuit for delivering power and operational control from the battery to the LEDs upon activation by a switch. A set of contacts positioned on the outside of the housing deliver a charge to the battery. The contacts are configured to allow multiple flares to be stacked and charged simultaneously. The system also includes a charging station that accommodates a stack of two or more flares during the charging operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Aervoe Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Bennett, Troy Wilson, Robert Haelsig, Chuanzhong He
  • Patent number: 9039227
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: 9039231
    Abstract: A hybrid light tower provides a way to connect a light tower to one of a shore power connection, such as 120V AC or a generator supported by a housing on an axle through a relay. Some embodiments also may have a solar panel and/or batteries for providing electrical power to LED lights of the light tower which require significantly less electrical power than prior art designs. Some embodiments may not have generators, but many will.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventors: Page Barker, Michael Thurman, Michael Douglas Zukowski
  • Publication number: 20150138762
    Abstract: A lighting device (10) is disclosed as including a solar power panel (12) and a housing (14) with two circular recesses (24, 26). The solar power panel is adapted to power a first lighting element (23) releasably engaged with the housing and a second lighting element (32) movable relative to the housing. The circular recesses are each adapted to releasably engage with a respective translucent cylindrical tube (28, 30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Taixing Corporation
    Inventor: Chung SHING
  • Patent number: 9033539
    Abstract: An LED device includes a main object with at least one built-in removable LED-unit. The main object has its own illumination function or functions, and the at least one removable LED-unit also has its own illumination function. This allows the LED device to provide illumination, for example, both during a power failure, emergency, or hazard condition, and also for daily use purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20150131263
    Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is disclosed. In some embodiments, the inflatable solar-powered light includes the following: an expandable bladder including a plurality of surfaces; a solar-powered light assembly positioned on at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder; and one or more cover portions positioned over the assembly and joined with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder around its edges, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the at least one or more cover portions is substantially transparent and each of the one or more cover portions forms a substantially waterproof envelope with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder in which the solar-powered light assembly is contained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City New York
    Inventors: Anna R. Stork, Andrea M. Sreshta
  • Publication number: 20150131274
    Abstract: A net amount of carbon dioxide in earth's atmosphere can be reduced by a system that combines solar panels that are capable of converting sun light into electricity and LED light sources which are tuned to emit photons with wavelength concentrated around 460 nm or 650 nm or around both wavelengths. The LED light sources are configured to be able to direct the emitted photons towards growing plants, which through photosynthesis convert carbon dioxide molecules into bio-mess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Yung Sheng Liu
  • Patent number: 9022605
    Abstract: A charging connection device includes a device connector configured to be coupled to a rechargeable electronic device, and a circuit board coupled to the connector and including charging circuitry and an associated light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED), thereon. A housing encloses the circuit board and includes a first end comprising a lens, with the connector extending from the first end. A touch switch, such as touch plates, is on the housing, coupled to the circuit board, and configured to activate the light source. A power source connector is coupled to the circuit board and associated with a second end of the housing. One of the touch plates and/or one side of the housing may include at least one opening therein to transmit light from the light source and indicate right-side-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventors: Irving Edward Bushnell, Marcelo Blalock
  • Patent number: 9016886
    Abstract: A solar powered lamp is provided with flat ends and a translucent flexible housing, such that the housing can be inflated to form a free standing cylinder. A solar panel faces outward on one of the flat ends for recharging a low-profile rechargeable battery which, under the control of a printed circuit panel, powers an array of LEDs, which point into the lamp housing. Reflective surfaces, facing each other on opposite inside end walls of the lamp, maximize the diffusion of light from the LEDs. The lamp is a durable, portable, long light lighting solution for those who live off the electric power grid, victims of disaster, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: MPOWERD, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Alan Snyder
  • Patent number: 9010958
    Abstract: A penetrating illuminator for vein observation, including a case, a lens and a light hole in the upper case, a circuit board in the case, a power source and an LED lamp. The case includes an upper part and a lower part; the rims of the upper case and lower case are in the shape of a circular arc while the top of the upper case is made into the shape of an arc protruding from the center. The lower case is rear-connected to a handle at an obtuse angle. Configured as a child's hand, it is especially suitable for use on children. Simply place the hand, with palm down, over the illuminator emitting penetrating light. A fixing stand is provided, including a base plate and a rod in the center of the base plate, wherein a groove is provided to accept the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: China Qingdao Medical Manufacturing, Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dezheng Zhao
  • Patent number: 9010959
    Abstract: A system and method for generating artificial light for interior or exterior illumination are provided to illuminate interior and exterior underground, underwater, ground level, and above ground structures and spaces by employing various combinations of solar photovoltaic-generated power and conventional power to directly power LED or other light sources to provide interior or exterior illumination of a desired optimal intensity. One embodiment of this system provides a virtual skylight that illuminates interior structures and spaces with the benefits of illumination provided by a conventional skylight but without the disadvantages. A direct connection between a solar photovoltaic cell and the LED or other light-producing source eliminates complex and costly circuitry in both interior and exterior applications. The system is configured to provide, alternatively, solar PV power and/or conventional power as required to maintain artificial illumination at a desired optimum threshold intensify.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Borealis Technical Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Sidney Edelson, Rodney T. Cox, Isaiah W. Cox
  • Publication number: 20150103516
    Abstract: A smart charger cradle including a PCB that may provide various functions such as monitoring the recharging of a flashlight, as well as providing various information about the flashlight and its operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Benny M. Osorio
  • Publication number: 20150103517
    Abstract: Improved rechargeable lighting devices, including a battery pack having a positive electrode on its rear end, and negative electrodes on both ends. The circuitry in the lighting device efficiently transfers between operating and charging modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Benny M. Osorio
  • Publication number: 20150103518
    Abstract: A solar lamp may include a bottom plate, a lamp post, and a lighting complex. In one embodiment, the lamp post is fixed to the bottom plate and has three segments. The three segments are retractable thereby allowing the height of the lamp post to be adjusted. The lighting complex is installed at the top end of the lamp post and comprises a housing and a solar panel which is placed onto the top side of the housing. The housing may include a frame and with glass panels installed, and enclose a LED lamp, a rechargeable battery, and required wirings. The present invention is advantageous because the solar lamp can be easily and quickly installed or uninstalled, and the height of the lamp post can be easily and conveniently adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Shou Qiang ZHU
  • Patent number: 8998439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for connecting a portable electronic device to a power source. The apparatus comprises a light that illuminates the charging port receptacle into which the connecting tip is inserted. In the field of devices that connect electronic devices to power sources, it is often difficult to see the charging port receptacle, especially in low light applications. It would therefore be desirable to have a light that shines on the charging port receptacle to facilitate inserting the connecting tip into the charging port receptacle. The apparatus comprises a housing, having a light, a connecting tip, a cord, and a connection to a power source. The light shines in the direction of the connecting tip, and thus, on to the charging port receptacle into which the connecting tip is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Wireox
    Inventor: Haroon Ahmad Siddiqui
  • Publication number: 20150092400
    Abstract: A lighting group (1, 10), comprising: a frame (2); a support (3) which is constrained to the frame (2); a photovoltaic cell (4) which is constrained to the support (3); an artificial light source (5). In particular, the support (3) is provided with a reflective surface (6) arranged and conformed such as to convey solar rays (R) towards the photovoltaic cell (4); the artificial light source (5) is constrained to the support (3) such as to emit a light beam (50) which reflects against the reflective surface (6) and propagates towards the outside; the support (3) is rotatable about an axis such as to be arranged such as to maximise a quantity of solar rays (R) which reflect against the reflective surface (6) and are conveyed towards the photovoltaic cell (4) and in order to regulate the direction of the light beam (50) emitted outwards from the artificial light source (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Donato Vincenzi
  • Publication number: 20150092399
    Abstract: A decorative lawn ornament including a rotatable carrier having a plurality of blades. At least one light-emitting device is arranged on each of the plurality of blades to emit light from the blades. A solar panel is provided to receive and collect sunlight, and a photoswitch is automatically operable between an activated state during instances of insufficient sunlight to thereby activate the light-emitting device, and a deactivated state during instances of sunlight to thereby deactivate the light-emitting device. The decorative lawn ornament is operable such that when a flow of air strikes it, the blades rotate and a decorative member rotates to control an orientation of the blades and the light emitted by the light-emitting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Plow & Hearth LLC
    Inventors: Fei QIU, Chengyong TU
  • Publication number: 20150085478
    Abstract: A cap that's installed onto a radio antenna, in particular CB radio antenna. The cap includes an opening that inserts onto a receiving end of an antenna and includes a means to illuminate the cap that is powered through the use of solar energy. The cap also includes a small solar panel on top of the cap and a body portion that illuminates during the nighttime. The illuminated cap creates a clear indication that a CB radio is installed on a particular vehicle when traveling at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Walter Richmond, LaShaun Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20150088012
    Abstract: A light assembly to be worn by a user. Typically the light assembly (10) would be worn on a user's arm. The assembly (10) includes a body (11) of a “U” shaped configuration so as to have a base (14) extending between a pair of generally co-extensive extensive arms (12). The body (11) is formed of resilient material so as to be retained in position when urged into engagement with an object, which is preferably a users arm or leg, by resilient deformation of the body. At least one light, which is preferably an LED module (15), is mounted in the body (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Chauncey Hammond
  • Patent number: 8985805
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a charging stand and a flashlight disposed upon the charging stand to charge. The charging stand includes a base, a circuit controller and several lights. A cavity is formed on the front of the base to hold the flashlight. The circuit control board is disposed within the base. The lights are installed on the front of the base and electrically connected to the output terminal of the circuit control board which controls the external power supply for charging the flashlight and a power source of the flashlight for discharging electricity to the lights. The flashlight includes an alarm mounted on a tail of the flashlight to alarm. The alarm includes a mounting base, a buzzer stand, a buzzer, a buzzer drive circuit board, a switch controller and a conductive assembly. The device is capable of charging a flashlight and providing emergency lighting and alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dong Guan Kam Tong Metal & Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Man Ho Yang
  • Patent number: 8988044
    Abstract: A battery pack including: a bare cell including a cathode and an anode; and a chip on board (COB) module electrically coupled to the cathode and anode of the bare cell. The COB module controls the charging/discharging of the bare cell. The COB module can be commonly used in different types of batteries and can be connected to a variety of electric devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seokryun Park, Youngho Kim
  • Publication number: 20150077967
    Abstract: A smart portable lighting device including: at least one or a plurality artificial light sources having a high light output, the artificial light source or each of the artificial light sources being provided with an voltage-to-current electricity converter, which is capable of modulating the output of the light sources according to a given set value; a self-contained power source having a rechargeable battery for supplying electricity to the artificial light source(s) via the voltage-to-current electricity converters, characterized in that the device includes an electronic management casing, which includes a digital processing unit with attached circuits to which the converter(s) of the light source(s) and the self-contained power source are connected, the electronic management casing being configured so as to establish the main lighting phase by programming the desired lighting duration determining a constant light output, or by programming a constant light output determining the available lighting duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PELLENC (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Roger Pellenc
  • Publication number: 20150077267
    Abstract: A modular warning light system for warning aerial vehicles of an obstacle such as a steel lattice tower includes a support, a light structure adjustably mounted onto the support, a warning light coupled to the light structure, and a power system coupled to the light structure. The power system comprises a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The solar panel is configured for charging the rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is configured for powering the warning light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Stewart Flynn Ortiz, Sneha Parmar
  • Publication number: 20150077980
    Abstract: A compressible decorative structure can be easily converted from a non-compressed configuration to a compressed configuration. The structure includes an inner support that is attached to a base. A movable ring slides along the inner support and is held in the compressed configuration by retaining clips. Naturally biased connectors, formed of a flexible material, return the structure to its non-compressed configuration when the retaining clips are disengaged. Alternatively, the structure includes a rope and a top cover that engages the rope. Springs hold the structure in the desired configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Plow & Hearth, LLC
    Inventors: Janice M. Coughlin, Tere Eggleston
  • Patent number: 8973517
    Abstract: A hollow metal flagpole has apertures spaced along the length thereof. Light fixtures and reflectors are inserted inside the pole to direct light outward through the apertures. The pole is intended to be supported horizontally, or nearly horizontally, with the apertures directed downwardly to thereby illuminate a suspended flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Bort
  • Patent number: 8974074
    Abstract: A mounting system for a light source. The mounting system can include a first portion having a light source coupling feature and a first vertical adjustment feature, where the first vertical adjustment feature includes first fastening features. The mounting system can also include a second portion mechanically coupled to the first portion, where the second portion includes a second vertical adjustment feature having second fastening features, where the second fastening features are mechanically coupled to the first fastening features. The mounting system can further include a horizontal adjustment feature disposed at a bottom end of the second portion and mechanically coupled to the second portion. The mounting system can also include a mounting feature mechanically coupled to the horizontal adjustment feature and configured to mechanically couple to a mounting device. The mounting system can further include a guarding device disposed on a top end of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Shawn Duchesneau, Paul John Gongola, James David Doyle
  • Publication number: 20150062884
    Abstract: Mounting brackets hold solar-powered lanterns such as used for garden and pathway lighting. The lanterns make useful hand held lighting if they are releasably mounted in the mounting bracket where they will get sunshine for charging and where a user will often need to use a lantern. They may be mounted for example beside doors or on fence or gate posts, or on walls such as the outside walls of buildings or enclosures such as storage sheds, metal storage containers, etc. A user has no trouble locating the closest lantern after dark as the lanterns automatically turn their lighting elements on when it gets dark. The user may then merely pull the lantern by its stalk, which now serves as the lantern handle, and the resilient tongs of the mounting bracket releases the lantern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Van Chrysanthous
  • Publication number: 20150062883
    Abstract: A battery powered portable illumination device especially suitable for camping use is disclosed having three modes of use. The first mode is with left and right light units positioned back to back shining in opposite directions defining a closed position. The second mode uses a hinge to allow the light units to be rotated about the hinge until the left and right light units are pointed in the same direction defining an open position. A hook is provided for suspending the lamp on a support when it is in this open position. The third mode is an auxiliary illumination assembly or flashlight that is stored in and removable from the interior of the lamp and can be used independently of the left and right light units. The light units typically are LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Ningbo Taller Electrical Appliance Co., LTD
    Inventor: Jianli Shen
  • Publication number: 20150062880
    Abstract: Device is for a Mailbox or structure utilizing a specially designed Solar Powered Rechargeable Battery Control Box. The Control Box module utilizes a power charging mode during the daylight hours to enable the battery control box module to discharge a current through PORTS that supplies power to MULTIPLE EXTERNAL DEVICES containing an array of Light Emitting Diodes (“LED(s)”) during the dusk to dawn hours. MULTIPLE PORTS are specially designed to connect to the external apparatus and device(s) via specifically designed wiring. The primary Apparatus is a rectangular device consisting of an acrylic surface, reflecting materials, and Alpha/Numeric items. The LED(s) create a light source passed through the edges. A track system allows for materials to be removable. Multiple other apparatus' are plastic/Acrylic designed shapes to represent themes. The LED(s) creates a light source passed through illuminating each shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: ROBERT ERNST KLEINSCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20150062881
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention uses a sealed housing and using a battery of sufficient voltage/power to continue the a light source projected for at least eight hours into the display. This light is directed onto a clear or translucent acrylic sheet or other material of similar properties using the described sheet as a light pipe. Any engraving in the surface of the material is highlighted and gives the appearance of a neon style light display. An illuminated display that is customizable, attractive, durable and easily cleaned. Accordingly, Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope of the invention as claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Robert Mahoney, SR.
  • Publication number: 20150062882
    Abstract: A lamp with lateral capability is provided with a body and a movable housing movably disposed on the body. A light emitting element disposed in the body cooperates with a light guide lens to emit lateral light. Light is allowed to be collectively emitted from the front light-passing portion of the movable housing in a forward emission manner by moving the movable housing to a position where the light guide lens is located within the movable housing, or the light can be emitted from the lateral light-passing portion in lateral emission manner by moving the movable housing to a position where the light guide lens is not located within the movable housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Genius Electronic Optical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui-Ju HSU, Fu-Kuang Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20150055329
    Abstract: An energy efficient illuminatable household number arrangement having at least one main housing block with a defined cut-out that represents a digit to be illuminated, an illuminatable backing plate pressed up against the defined cut-out, a solar panel positionable upon the main housing block that energises an illuminatable device that illuminates the illuminatable backing plate, a bracket adapted to be mounted upon a wall adapted to slidably receive and nest therein the or each main housing block such that when in use one or more main housing blocks with defined cut-out representing a household number are enclosed within said bracket to be mounted to represent the street number of the respective household.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Demourtzidis
  • Publication number: 20150055330
    Abstract: A solar lighting system comprises a candle lantern lamp and a solar charging basket. The candle lantern lamp comprises a LED lamp having a candle shaped cover, enclosed in a housing; a slide on/off switch on the bottom of the LED lamp, a build-in rechargeable battery, a PCB controller for charging by the solar panel and prevent over charging, and a pair of contact pins connecting the charging base with the LED lamp and supplying solar energy to the rechargeable battery. The charging basket comprises a base and a handle, wherein a solar panel is permanently installed on the handle and the based provides at least two charging rings coupled with the base of the LED lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Test Rite International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jichang Xu
  • Patent number: 8960945
    Abstract: A personally portable solar-powered electrical energy source includes a personally portable chassis; an array of solar cells mounted on the chassis, with the solar cells being adapted to generate electrical energy from light captured by the solar cells; a battery charger disposed in the chassis and so coupled to the solar cells as to be able to charge a battery installed in the chassis with the electrical energy generated by the solar cells; and at least one electrical outlet disposed in the chassis and adapted for providing electrical energy to an external electrical device from a said installed battery. The solar-powered electrical energy source can provide electrical energy to an electrically chargeable external electrical device, such as cell phone, and thereby charge the electrically chargeable external electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Jon Ryan Welcher, Tara Welcher
  • Patent number: 8960946
    Abstract: A multifunctional device is disclosed for facilitating plant growth by shining a solar-powered light over plants, and can provide other functions. The multifunctional device comprises a center post, a ground stake, and solar panels. The center post telescopically expands and retracts. The ground stake tapers to a point on one end and can be secured in the ground. Further, the solar panels fold down against the center post for storage, unfold perpendicular to the center post, and are locked in place when in use via a locking collar. The solar panels comprise an underside and a topside, with solar cells secured to the topside and lights secured to the underside. The solar cells absorb sunlight, and turn the sunlight into electrical energy which is used to charge the solar batteries housed in the center post. The solar batteries power the lights located on the solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Richards, James Gustav Harris
  • Publication number: 20150049471
    Abstract: Briefly described, light generating, light emitting, and/or sound producing finials are disclosed for both utility and decorative purposes. These finials may be used for dim lighting of a room such as to replace night lamps or for romantic occasions, and can be changed based on seasonal traditions or holiday customs. In some embodiments the finials have their own batteries and LED lights and in other embodiments the finials' rechargeable batteries may be charged by the light emitting from the lamp on which the finials are mounted. In some embodiments the finials may be screwed to the finial stud of the lamp harp, and in some other embodiments the finials may merely be placed on a substantially horizontal support plate screwed or attached to the top of the lamp harp, which may also act as a charging station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Jershyang Jerry Lee
  • Patent number: 8956013
    Abstract: A light assembly contains a troffer containing a housing. One or more LED light units are contained within the troffer, wherein each of the LED light units contain only one corresponding conductive end cap. A pair of conductors extending from each of the corresponding conductive end caps are mated with a corresponding socket contained within a DC power supply module contained within the troffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Larry N. Shew
  • Patent number: 8956024
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dock lighting system. One or more embodiments include a power source attached to a first dock section, a first modular lighting group attached to the first dock section, wherein the first modular lighting group is electrically connected to the power source, and a second modular lighting group attached to a second dock section, wherein the second modular lighting group is electrically connected to the first modular lighting group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Carl Berg, John Holb, Thomas V. Turcotte
  • Publication number: 20150043202
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a post (11) having a tubular central portion (29) comprising a base (22), at least one lighting means and a carrier framework (13) with holder slots (32) for receiving said at least one lighting means or at least one solar unit (12). Said at least one solar unit (12) has a solar panel in electrical communication with a rechargeable battery. Said solar panel is maintained within a housing and said housing is seated in said holder slot (32). Said at least one lighting means is powered by said re-chargeable battery. Said lighting means are LEDs embedded within a central housing (21) and said tubular central portion (29) has cavities (34) on its lateral surfaces encorporating LED elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Kösedag Tel Örme Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ithalat Ihracat
    Inventor: Ali Kösedag
  • Patent number: 8950887
    Abstract: A modular lighting system for mounting in the garage, under a cabinet, or on a wall area includes a LED light mounted in the housing and two battery operated detachable, removable flashlight assemblies mounted in the housing. The flashlight assembly includes a rechargeable battery; an electrical device, such as a male plug for interconnecting the battery and power source; and an electrical device for sensing power loss. The lighting system also includes a flashlight electrical connection in the housing, such as a plug receptacle, for connection to the male plug for supplying power from the power source to the detachable flashlight assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Calvin Chuen Kam Law, George Lee
  • Patent number: 8950886
    Abstract: A solar-powered lighting module is provided, including a solar cell for generating electricity when exposed to light, a battery for storing charge from the generated electricity, and a light generating device powered by the stored charge. In an embodiment, the module further includes a controller that regulates the current transmitted between the components of the module. In a further embodiment, the module is incorporated into an interface to an environmentally controlled space and can be positioned to light an interior portion of the space. In another embodiment, the solar cell and light generating device are transparent to allow light to pass through the interface. In a further embodiment, tinted-color conjugated polymers incorporated into the module limit the spectrum of light that can pass through the interface. In yet another embodiment, a method of modifying an existing interface with such a module is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying S. Meng, Karl R. Zawoy, Jiangeng Xue, Franky So, John R. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20150036329
    Abstract: A light emitting module is disclosed. The light emitting module comprises a wafer having first and second surfaces; a light emitting diode chip disposed on the first surface of the wafer; a power supply device for supplying power to the light emitting diode chip; and a photoelectric conversion device for converting sunlight into electricity and providing it to the power supply device, wherein the power supply device is disposed on the second surface of the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyuck Jung Choi, Young Eun Yang
  • Publication number: 20150036330
    Abstract: A user may use a flashlight as a portable light source by activating a light functionality of the flashlight, and directing the proximal portion of the flashlight towards an object or region that he wishes to illuminate. The user may also use the flashlight to charge other electrically-powered devices by connecting an electrically-powered external device to the flashlight through one or more of the connectors. The user may also recharge the flashlight by connecting an external power supply to the flashlight through one or more of the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: James Economos
  • Publication number: 20150029706
    Abstract: A flashlight is provided. The flashlight includes a frame defined by a rail that extends around a central opening predominantly within a single plane, a mounting loop extending outboard of the frame on a first end, a planar circuit board disposed within the central opening. The plane of the circuit board coincident with the plane of the frame, an LED light disposed on the circuit board, where a light emitting end of the LED light extending through the frame on a second end of the frame opposite the first end. A rechargeable battery is disposed on the circuit board, a switch is provided that couples the battery to the LED light. An actuator of the switch extends through the frame between the first and second ends, a USB connector is disposed on the circuit board, the USB connector extends through the frame between the first and second ends and a battery charger is disposed on the circuit board that charges the battery via energy received through the USB connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Publication number: 20150021990
    Abstract: One or more outdoor lights may operate independently with sensing and control processes mainly on-pole, or may communicate as a networked array of poles, wherein a master/coordinating pole/node transmits signals from the networked array to a control station, and receive signals from the control station for the networked array, via call phone and/or satellite. Independent poles and/or the networked array of poles may be adapted for energy-saving processes; cooperation with the grid; renewable power production and storage by means of solar panels and associated batteries; and/or to provide Wi-Fi hot-spots, public safety alarms, information or data-analysis to the public or customers. An energy-saving active control system controls charging of the batteries and distribution of energy from the solar panel and/or the batteries, so that the batteries remain undamaged, and the light(s) remain operation even during the winter or other long periods of clouds and diffuse light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: INOVUS SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: SETH JAMISON MYER, PAUL H. COOPERRIDER, DAVID GONZALEZ
  • Publication number: 20150023009
    Abstract: A multipurpose sign base suitable for supporting temporary signs includes an upstanding mast supportable atop a support surface by a substantially horizontally extending, elongate, support member connected to a lower region of the mast, and by a plurality of elongate leg members of adjustable length each having an upper portion movably connected to a central region of the mast, and each having a lower portion movably connected to a different foot adapted to engage a different area of the support surface at locations arrayed about the mast. An upper region of the mast is connectable to a sign to support and display the sign. The legs and feet have retracted positions near the mast. A rearwardly extending formation of the horizontal support member can be coupled to a vehicle hitch so the sign base also can be supported on a vehicle for transport while displaying a sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: FRANKLIN B. WHITE
  • Publication number: 20150023008
    Abstract: An adjustable safety light attachment with an opening that can be adjusted in size and shape to fit various sizes and patterns of handles for any tool. The adjustable safety light attachment has a hollow housing with a front portion that is held together to a back portion using a hinge, so that the front portion can swivel with respect to the back portion. The front portion and back portion are also held together and locked in a closed position using at least one strap. Adjustable inserts are inserted inside the housing and can be changed to control the opening of the hollow housing. A circuit board containing control circuitry is powered using a power source, with both being disposed on the hollow housing. The control circuitry is used to control a plurality of lights disposed in various places on the hollow housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Milionis, Scott James Milionis