Having Plural Lamp Bulbs Or Lamp Sockets Patents (Class 362/184)
  • Patent number: 8628210
    Abstract: A portable light is disclosed including a housing having an upper end, a lower end and a cavity for receiving a power source therein. The housing further includes at the upper end a channel having channel walls and a plurality of LED lights in the channel. The channel walls have a height greater than the height of the LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Walter R. Tucker Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark H. Tucker, Yalin Liu
  • Publication number: 20140009919
    Abstract: An illuminating mouse includes a mouse body defining a receiving groove and a light source assembly received in the receiving groove. A series of links are constituted by a number of connecting arm assemblies and rods, and upon full extension of all the links, a covered light source attached to the topmost connecting arm assembly is elevated above, and provides illumination for, a work surface. In a first configuration, the cover, the connecting arm assemblies and the rods are all received in the receiving groove and the normal mouse function is available. In a second configuration, the light source assembly is pulled out of the receiving groove and the illuminating mouse also functions as a lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: JIAN-HUI LI
  • Publication number: 20140009920
    Abstract: A multi-spectrum emitting device is provided including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first spectrum and a second spectrum. Devices include a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism may be configured to change an emitted light from a first spectrum to a second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light. The first spectrum may be a non-visible light spectrum and the second spectrum may be a visible light spectrum. Devices may also include a unitary housing extending substantially upward and inward from a base of the device, the housing configured to emit light therethrough and to receive a power source for the device therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Michael Aaskov, Andrew C. Borland, David Rogers
  • Patent number: 8622575
    Abstract: A lighting assembly having a socket adaptor and a microprocessor for receiving user input and selectively actuating at least one LED based on that user input. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the socket adaptor. A processor-readable medium is in electrical communication with the microprocessor. An LED assembly comprising at least one plurality of LEDs is electrically connected to the microprocessor. A lens encloses the LED assembly and the microprocessor. An input device is electrically connected to the microprocessor to receive user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Magic Bulb, LLC
    Inventors: Turner Lucas Zeutzius, Joey B. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20140003043
    Abstract: A luminaire in an exemplary embodiment includes a tube-shaped housing extending in a first direction, a mounting plate provided in the interior of the housing, and having a light source mounting plate and a power supply mounting plate, a light source module provided on the light source mounting plate, a power supply unit provided on the power supply mounting plate, and a flexible and translucent cover. The cover includes a pair of flange portions engaging respectively with a pair of grooves formed on the housing, and closes an opening of the housing. Gaps are formed between the flange portions of the cover and a substrate of the light source module, and the flange portions become slidable between the grooves and the substrate through the gaps by bending the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Shigetoshi KOMIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20130343045
    Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) light module comprising three printed circuit boards (PCBs) positioned relative to each other; and a plurality of LED bulbs mounted on each of the three printed circuit boards with light collimating lenses to form a single light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Pervaiz Lodhie, Bruce Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130329407
    Abstract: A PCB assembly can be attached to hold one or more such assemblies. A resilient PCB housing holds a PCB by an interference fit while conductive wires are inserted into its wire cavity so that exposed portions of conductive wires make electrical contact with electrical traces of the PCB which is biased b wire insulation. Two conductors can be held by the PCB housing which are forced into electrical contact with the PCB when it is inserted into the resilient PCB housing which then biases such contacts. A switch can also be held b a switch interference fit with the resilient PCB housing such that its leads are biased against the PCB by the resilient PCB housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Carmen Rapisarda
  • Publication number: 20130322064
    Abstract: A decorative ornament capable of being completely illuminated about its surface including a hollow shell comprising a water-proof battery capsule is described. When the ornament is on display, the battery capsule is stored in a hollow shell of the ornament, in a manner such that only the removable lid of the battery capsule is visibly exposed. A battery pack, comprising one or more batteries, provides the power to illuminate the ornament and is enclosed within the battery capsule. The ornament surface is made using a water-resistant material. The battery capsule is made of a similar water-proof material and is sealed so as to prevent the battery pack from malfunctioning during various weather conditions. The battery pack's configuration enables the ornament to comprise a plurality of lighting modes, including full-on, blinking-on, and timer. The ornament can be displayed indoors or outdoors, and may be used year after year.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Martini
  • Publication number: 20130322059
    Abstract: The present invention provides an LED backlight system and display device. Backlight system includes power source module, LED array, master switch module, current detection module, current equalizer module and current shunt module. LED array is connected to power source module and includes LED strings with common anode. Master switch module includes first switch transistors for receiving switch control PWM signal of LED strings. Current detection module outputs current feedback signals corresponding to currents of LED strings. Current equalizer module is connected to current detection and includes equalizer control unit and equalizer switch unit. Based on current feedback signal, equalizer control unit controls on-and-off of equalizer switch unit. Current shunt module is connected in parallel with current equalizer module and performs current shunt on current equalizer module. As such, the present invention reduces energy-consumption of current equalizer module and temperature of LED drive chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Xinming Gao, Fei Li, Xiang Yang
  • Patent number: 8596811
    Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David Trott, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Publication number: 20130308308
    Abstract: Light assemblies comprise a housing having a chamber, one or more light emitting elements connected with the housing, a transparent cover, and one or more reflectors positioned adjacent the light emitting element. The one or more light emitting elements are interposed between the transparent cover and the one or more reflectors, and the one or more light emitting elements and one or more reflectors operate to provide a multi-directional field of illumination that is 180 degrees or more, e.g., between about 180 to 270 degrees. The transparent cover may have a convex outer surface to facilitate light transmission in side oriented directions. The light assembly may include switches or controls for on/off and/or dimming functions. An example light assembly comprises three light emitting elements in the form of LEDs, and includes three reflectors, wherein the LEDs and reflectors are configured to produce the desired field of illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Ronnie Pritchett
  • Publication number: 20130308306
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a portable light having a modular base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Charles Hootman, Paul Harrison, Abraham Alexander, Christopher Hawker, Jessica Ann Moreland
  • Publication number: 20130308307
    Abstract: There is provided a hand held flashlight having different intensity and direction of projected light controlled by switches which function independently or pently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Ronnie Pritchett
  • Publication number: 20130301253
    Abstract: A light tower is disclosed comprising: a base with ground-engaging elements; a mast secured to the base; one or more lights mounted on the mast; a power source connected to the one or more lights; a heater connected to the power source; and a controller connected to cycle the power source and heater through one or more sequences according to a schedule, each sequence having an off mode, a pre-heat mode where the heater is on, and a lighting mode where the power source is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Paul Richard Drever
  • Publication number: 20130301251
    Abstract: A portable attachable illumination device configured to slidably attach to and partially encompass a brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: David Raymond Blanchette
  • Publication number: 20130301252
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. A board supports lamp electronics for the lamp and is located in the enclosure. The LED array is mounted to the board and LEDs are mounted on a submount formed to have a three dimensional shape. The board is electrically coupled to the LED array and the submount may be thermally coupled to the gas for dissipating heat from the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher P. Hussell, John Adam Edmond, Gerald H. Negley, Curt Progl, Mark Edmond, Praneet Athalye, Charles M. Swoboda, Antony Paul van de Ven, Paul Kenneth Pickard, Bart P. Reier, James Michael Lay, Peter E. Lopez, Ed Adams
  • Publication number: 20130294055
    Abstract: A portable lighting system including a housing having an elongated slot formed in a surface of the housing. The slot being sized to receive a rod therein via an opening in the slot. The system further including a retention member movable between a closed position and an opened position, wherein the closed position provides at least a portion of the retention member blocking at least a portion of the upper opening of the slot and the opened position includes the retention member not blocking the upper opening of the slot. The system also having a light source including a plurality of lights oriented in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Light Muse, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130294056
    Abstract: An LED clip light assembly includes a battery, an electrically conductive clip member operatively associated with the battery, and at least one LED connected with the clip member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: William A. Eibner, Joseph A. Hoffman, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Cristin E. Moran
  • Patent number: 8573807
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a light device for generating light includes light emitting diodes (LEDs), and power supply circuitry including at least one switching regulator including switching elements to provide power to the LEDs. The light device includes a device support structure including a device connector and an LED support to support the LEDs, wherein the device connector is one end of the device support structure, and the power supply circuitry is supported by the device support structure. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shekhar Y. Borkar, Stephen G. Eichenlaub
  • Publication number: 20130286675
    Abstract: A light fixture (2) that has at least one explosion-proof transparent tube (8) having first and second ends, as well as first and second fixture ends (4, 6) attached to the first and second ends of the at least one transparent tube (8). The fixture ends (4, 6) define openings (42) arranged and designed to provide access to the interior of the at least one transparent tube (8). The light fixture (2) further includes a plurality of removable caps (40) arranged and designed to close and seal the openings (42), and a plurality of light emitting diodes (12) arranged and designed to be positioned within the at least one transparent tube (8) and to emit light through the tube (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: RIG-A-LITE PARTNERSHIP, LTD.
    Inventors: Syed Q. Hasan, Anibal Z. Rosado, William E. Martin
  • Patent number: 8567990
    Abstract: A lighting device may include a substrate attached to one edge side of a radiator and a cover may be attached to cover the substrate. Heat-radiating fins may be provided on the other edge side of the radiator and an air-cooling unit may be rotatably provided inside the heat-radiating fins, thereby enabling freely rotation. In one or more examples, a case storing a circuit part is attached to the other edge side of the radiator and a cap is provided to the case. By the air flow from the air-cooling unit, the heat-radiating fins are caused to be a part of the ventilation path to allow for ventilation of the inside of the radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Nobuhiko Betsuda, Takumi Suwa, Hitoshi Kawano, Akiko Saito, Makoto Bessho, Yusuke Shibahara, Hiroki Tamai, Nobuo Shibano, Keiichi Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8571761
    Abstract: A vehicular illuminating device includes a first illuminating part configured to illuminate in a traveling direction of a vehicle, a second illuminating part configured to be able to emit light by using an illumination pattern different from that of the first illuminating part, and a control part configured to control the second illuminating part so that the second illuminating part can illuminate in a direction of a recommended route by using the illumination pattern different from that of the first illuminating part if a route guiding part is guiding the vehicle to a destination along the recommended route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tatsuya Takagaki
  • Publication number: 20130278162
    Abstract: A bimodal light emitting diode (LED) light bulb, method, and system having a form factor compatible with industry standard light bulb sockets provides general lighting when power is received via one or more light bulb electrical contacts, then as a different luminosity when power is removed from the contacts. A first subset of LEDs is powerable via the contacts for general light, while a second subset of LEDs is powerable via an energy storage device. Both subsets of LEDs are packaged in a replaceable light bulb. The energy storage device may comprise a capacitor or battery which may be charged when power is supplied via the contacts. In one embodiment, power to LEDs is controlled by a timer, motion sensor, light sensor, sound sensor, dimmer, voltage sensor, or manual switch. In another embodiment, an ambience generator emits fragrance or background sound. In another embodiment, LEDs are individually replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Calvin Hugh Watson, Cheryl Lynn Heinsohn
  • Publication number: 20130279157
    Abstract: A multi-functional illuminator comprising a directional illuminator and a removably attachable optic. The directional illuminator is typified by a flashlight projecting light forward to illuminate an object in front of the flashlight. The present invention discloses an optic removably attached to the directional illuminator intersecting and redistributing the light emitted by the directional illuminator to provide illumination satisfactory for tasks not achievable with the directional light beam. The optic employs reflection, refracting and/or diffusing optics to efficiently redirect the light. The optic can be designed so that the redirected light is distributed throughout the hemisphere, concentrated about a plane perpendicular to the axis of the directed light beam or to effect any one of a plurality of possible illumination patterns. If the directional illuminator comprises a covert design minimizing its lateral visibility, the optic can change this characteristic making it highly laterally visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin McDermott
  • Patent number: 8562165
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments comprise a lighted glove with an infra red light source which can be activated by applying a force to a pressure sensor that is in electrical communication with the light source. Exemplary embodiments are useful in night vision applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Justin Thompson, Timothy L. Matheney, II
  • Publication number: 20130271009
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided that include alterable characteristics and such alterable characteristics may be coordinated. Such systems, apparatuses, and methods may include wearable apparatuses and such alterable characteristics may relate to illumination conditions. In one example, a wearable apparatus includes an illumination device that may be manually manipulated between two different illumination conditions. In another example, two wearable apparatuses may each include an illumination device and operation of the two illumination devices may be coordinated. In a further example, operation of an apparatus may be controlled by a third party or venue. Still another exemplary system may include a capturing device for capturing a characteristic of an object and controlling an output device of an apparatus to operate with the same characteristic as the captured characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: EMINVENT LLC.
    Inventors: Seth M. Gerszberg, James R. Benya
  • Publication number: 20130271962
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided that include alterable characteristics and such alterable characteristics may be coordinated. Such systems, apparatuses, and methods may include wearable apparatuses and such alterable characteristics may relate to illumination conditions. In one example, a wearable apparatus includes an illumination device that may be manually manipulated between two different illumination conditions. In another example, two wearable apparatuses may each include an illumination device and operation of the two illumination devices may be coordinated. In a further example, operation of an apparatus may be controlled by a third party or venue. Still another exemplary system may include a capturing device for capturing a characteristic of an object and controlling an output device of an apparatus to operate with the same characteristic as the captured characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: EMINVENT LLC
    Inventors: Seth M. Gerszberg, James R. Benya
  • Patent number: 8556449
    Abstract: A combined flashlight and lantern which provides multiple configurations combining features of a flashlight and a lantern, further comprising a flashlight housing similar to a conventional flashlight. The apparatus further includes a lantern assembly extendible from a lower end of the housing such that the apparatus can be placed on a horizontal surface and the lantern end withdrawn from the housing to provide a lantern function. The lantern assembly further includes a multi-position switch for cycling through various lighting functions. When the lantern assembly is retracted, a flashlight switch allows the apparatus to function as a high-power spot beam flashlight. A user can actuate both the flashlight switch and lantern switch to operate both functions simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Adam J. Matys
  • Publication number: 20130265750
    Abstract: A lighting device configured to be held relative to a space extending from an opening in a first surface. A distance between first and second emitters and/or a dimension of a lens is/are larger than a largest dimension of the opening and/or a largest dimension of a power supply. Also, a bracket comprising a body member and at least two mounting clips, the body member configured to be attached to a lighting device, each mounting clip pivotable about respective pivot axes at least from a first position, where a first end region of the clip does not extend farther from an axis of the body member than all portions of the body member, to a second position, where the first end region of the clip extends farther from the axis of the body member than all portions of the body member. Also, a lighting device comprising a removable bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Curt Progl, Mark Dixon, Spencer Scott Pratt, Nathan R. Snell, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20130265749
    Abstract: A modular flashlight and a modular flashlight system are provided. In one example, the modular flashlight includes a base configuration that can be modified with a modular extension unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: PAUL O'BRIEN
  • Patent number: 8550653
    Abstract: A LED flare and system for use at night, in low light conditions or during the day where a lighted object 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. A switch located on the housing operates the flare. The flare also 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 the switch. A set of contacts positioned on the outside of the housing deliver a charge to the battery. The flare includes an attachment device for holding an external charger in place against the contacts during charging operation. An individual flare may be part of a system that also includes other flares and a carrying case with an integrated charger and charger accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Aervoe Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Wilson, Chuan Zhong He
  • Publication number: 20130258646
    Abstract: An omni-directional light radiation lamp and an omni-directional light radiation illumination system are applied in a standard lamp socket that supplies standard utility power. The omni-directional light radiation lamp includes a base, a circular lamp body, a support module and an annular lamp cover. The base has a plurality of electrode plates, and the circular lamp body has a plurality of omni-directional light emitting diodes, and the omni-directional light emitting diodes are coupled to the electrode plate, and the support module is disposed on the base for carrying the circular lamp body, and the circular lamp cover is covered on the circular lamp body. Several omni-directional light radiation lamps can be stacked and connected in series with one another to selectively adjust the illumination brightness, or further combined with a power controller to perform a smart illumination control of the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Yu-Nan WANG
  • Publication number: 20130258647
    Abstract: This utility model disclose one kind of vibration light-emitting devices, including base plate, power supply set at one side of the base plate, vibration switch and LED light set at the other side of the base plate, the said LED light is set on the same side as the vibration switch. This utility model also disclose one kind of electronic light-emitting rings assembled with vibration light-emitting devices, the said electronic light-emitting ring is integrated silica gel, there are one opening and one cavity at the internal side of the said light-emitting ring, the said opening and cavity are connected, and the said vibration light-emitting device is set inside the cavity. This utility model can enhance the decorative effects and entertainment effects, with simple structure, it is convenient to wear and not easy to fall off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Yan Ling Kou
  • Patent number: 8545040
    Abstract: A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end. The second light source is disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source. The module further includes a power source configured to energize the first light source and second light source, wherein the second light source is oppositely disposed on the module from the first light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Life+Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Berken
  • Publication number: 20130250560
    Abstract: A spotlight includes a main housing, an illumination device received in the main housing and an angle adjusting arrangement. The angle adjusting arrangement includes an adjustable handle and a locking mechanism. The adjustable handle, having a predetermined curvature, is outwardly extended and rotatably mounted to the main housing and is arranged to selectively and rotatably move with respect to the main housing so as to selectively adjust an angle of inclination between the adjustable handle and the main housing. The locking mechanism is coupled between the adjustable handle and the main housing for selectively retaining the adjustable handle at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the main housing so that when the adjustable handle is held by a user, the illumination device is arranged to generate the illumination at a predetermined orientation corresponding with the angle of inclination of the adjustable handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Fermi Chi Hung LAU
  • Publication number: 20130250561
    Abstract: A solar and fuel powered portable light tower comprises a portable base, a light panel arm, a first power source, a second power source, and a control panel. The light panel arm is connected to the portable base and the first and second power source are positioned within the portable base. The control panel, which is positioned within the portable base, controls the solar and fuel powered portable light tower. The light panel arm comprises a plurality of light panels. The plurality of light panels is powered by either the first power source or the second power source. The second power source also acts as an onsite generator. An insulated wall separates the first power source and the second power source. A plurality of photovoltaic panels acts as the first power source and a fuel powered generator acts the second power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jeremy Walter Knodel
  • Publication number: 20130250549
    Abstract: Disclosed are an illumination unit and a display apparatus using the same. The illumination unit includes a first illumination unit including a first light source module, a second illumination unit including a second light source module, and a bracket located between the first and second illumination units to connect the illumination units to each other. The bracket includes a first body portion on which the first light source module is placed, a second body portion on which the second light source module is placed, and a connecting portion located between the first and second body portions to connect the body portions to each other. The connecting portion has a first distance from a first end of the first or second body portion and a second distance from a second end of the first or second body portion, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Sung Yong PARK
  • Publication number: 20130250563
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a receptacle for receiving a processing device and a battery and a light controlling device, the processing device is coupled to the battery and the light controlling device, two light members are coupled to the light controlling device for generating flashlights of different colors, the processing device is coupled to the light members for generating the flashlights, a switch device is coupled to the battery for controlling the processing device to actuate the light members, a control button is coupled to the processing device for operating the light controlling device to operate the light members to generate the flashlights of different colors, and a stick is attachable to the receptacle for guarding the user from being attacked by an evildoer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Sheng Kuang KUO
  • Publication number: 20130250562
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wiring board device is provided in which even if the temperature of a ceramic board becomes high, the influence on a connector can be reduced and the occurrence of defects due to heat can be prevented. The wiring board device includes a common member. The ceramic board and the connector are placed on the common member. A wiring pattern of the ceramic board and the connector are electrically connected by wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hirotaka Tanaka, Kiyoshi Nishimura, Miho Watanabe, Nobuhiko Betsuda, Takuya Honma
  • Publication number: 20130242547
    Abstract: A flashlight lamp rotation structure capable of rotating the direction of a lamp to meet the need for a flashlight illumination direction includes the lamp equipped with an illumination light source and movably pivotally coupled to the upper end of a flashlight body. The illumination light source in the lamp coupled to the upper end of the flashlight body can undergo a preset change of the color of lamp light, or the lamp can rotate in a preset direction, so as to provide illumination flexibly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Hsueh-Chu Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130235616
    Abstract: An external light source providing device comprises a main body, a power supply module, a light-emitting module and a cover. A first and second accommodating spaces are formed on the main body. A mobile electronic device is coupled in the first accommodating space. The power supply module and the light-emitting module are disposed in the second accommodating space. The light-emitting module and the power supply module are electrically connected to each other so that the light-emitting module can be powered by the power supply module to emit light towards the first accommodating space to provide the brightness required by the mobile electronic device. The cover is disposed on the second accommodating space so that the power supply module and the light-emitting module are covered. At least one hole is disposed on the cover so that the light of the light-emitting module can be projected through it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ta-Chih TANG
  • Patent number: 8529086
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable illumination system having a locked state that minimizes unintended activation. The system includes a first activated state, deactivated state, and locked state. The first activated state generates a first optical output via the optical output device. The deactivated state deactivates the optical output device. The locked state also deactivates the optical output device. The system further includes a switching mechanism configured to receive a first and second physical user input and an algorithm of operation for each of the states. The algorithms of operation for the first activated state and the deactivated state correlate the first and second physical user inputs with a state change between the first activated state, deactivated state, and locked state. The algorithm of operation for the locked state is restricted in that it correlates only the second physical user input with a state change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Skrivan, Douglas Heinrich, Jeremy Allen Saxton, Christopher Best
  • Patent number: 8529087
    Abstract: A multipurpose lighting device comprises a module including a first light source for a flashlight function and a second light source for a lantern or omni-directional glow stick function. A button on the module is operative to selectively alternating between the first and second light sources. An elongate housing is coupled to the second light source so that the second light source illuminates along the length of the housing. Finally, a whistle portion is formed on one end of the elongate housing so that the multipurpose device includes flashlight, glow stick, and whistle functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Square 1 Bank
    Inventor: Dennis Bertken
  • Publication number: 20130229791
    Abstract: A bidirectional lighting device for a rim includes a casing, a light-emitting module, a reflecting element, and a power supply unit. The casing includes a lower base and an upper cover both provided with a transparent region respectively. The light-emitting module is received in the casing and has light-emitting diodes arranged in a strip. The reflecting element is mounted in the casing to correspond to the transparent regions. The reflecting element has a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface both located on one side of the light-emitting diodes. The light generated by the light-emitting diodes is reflected by the first and second reflecting surfaces to exit the transparent regions. The power supply unit is received in the casing to be electrically connected with the light-emitting module. Thus, the light of the light-emitting diodes can be emitted out of the casing in two directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Rocky Yi-Ping LIN, Kun-Hsiang Wang
  • Patent number: 8523380
    Abstract: An illuminated attachment is provided for enhancing safety by increasing visibility of a screen or window to prevent accidental contact with the screen or window. The attachment includes a housing, a power source positioned in the housing, a frame coupled to the housing, and a plurality of lights coupled to the frame. The plurality of lights is operationally coupled to the power source. A switch assembly is operationally coupled between the power source and the plurality of lights for selectively illuminating the plurality of lights. An attachment member such as a first magnet is coupled to the housing. Thus, the housing is designed for coupling to a planar material such as screen or window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Barbara C. Grant, Sarah A. Jenko
  • Publication number: 20130223048
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle-tire chock having a light-emitting portion that emits light to make the vehicle-tire chock visible outside the vehicle. The light-emitting portion is formed in the vehicle-tire chock so as to make the chock conspicuous, thus preventing negligent accidents in advance by enabling a vehicle driver to recognize the presence of the chock before getting into the vehicle, by enabling other vehicles or pedestrians to easily recognize a large parked or stopped vehicle, and by enabling the vehicle-tire chock to be easily visible at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Yeonseok Jeong
  • Patent number: 8517575
    Abstract: An illumination device includes: a main body supported by a support member; an upper cover portion for covering an upper portion of the main body; and an LED light emitting part and a power supply unit, both of which are fixed to a lower side of the upper cover portion. The upper cover portion has a plurality of radiation fins provided on a top portion thereof and a plurality of grooves defined between the adjacent radiation fins, the grooves being inclined downward toward a peripheral edge of the upper cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Takafumi Arai
  • Publication number: 20130215324
    Abstract: A target lighting apparatus having a tray seating one or more light bulbs connected to a deflector, which is attached to one or more shock-absorbing arms, such that the deflector blocks the tray from any projectiles and the shock-absorbing arms absorb the impact of projectiles that come in contact with the deflector. In some embodiments, the tray, the one or more light bulbs, the deflector and the one or more shock-absorbing arms form a second frame which is adjustably connected to a base frame such that the second frame can slide from the back of the base frame to the front of the base frame and can rotate about an axis along the front of the base frame from a closed position to an open position. The one or more light bulbs are powered by a battery pack. The battery pack may be solar charged by solar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jon Manning
  • Publication number: 20130215603
    Abstract: The current invention for The LED device has build-in removable LED-Unit(s) which the main object has 1st illumination with its own functions and more than one LED-unit(s) has its own illumination while people operate it. This allow the one LED device has more than one of the said LED-light(s) with pre-determined function(s), effect(s), performance for illumination to keep the said all LED device become more practically device to offer at least more than one illumination from one device than ever while has power fail, emergency, hazard condition(s) or daily use purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20130215604
    Abstract: A light emitting ribbon comprises a main body and an adapter, and the main body is a flexible transparent strip-shaped ribbon having a plurality of LED chips, and the adapter is coupled to the main body and electrically coupled to an external circuit module to obtain a working voltage to drive the LED chips to emit light. Therefore, the integrally formed light emitting ribbon can be sewed, hot-glued, or installed onto clothing through a connecting portion, so that the clothing has a light emitting function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: WU-I CHU, Fang-Hsuan Chu, Yu-Lin Chang, Kuei-Hao Hou