Having Plural Lamp Bulbs Or Lamp Sockets Patents (Class 362/184)
  • Publication number: 20130215605
    Abstract: In a high-performance heat dissipating lamp, a heat dissipating module is clamped between a substrate having a plurality of power supply devices and a lamp base having a plurality of LED modules to separate the power supply devices and the LED modules, and the LED module are arranged with a gap apart from each other, and coupled to the power supply devices one by one, so that heat released from the LED module or the power supply device will not be accumulated in a single circuit board, and the airflow between the LED module and the power supply device can flow faster to improve the heat dissipating efficiency, while each separate power supply device and each separate LED module can facilitate maintenance and repair, or replacement of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: UNITY OPTO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: UNITY OPTO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20130208455
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an illumination device controlled by a magnetic reed module in a cabinet, and the illumination device is installed in the cabinet and comprises: a magnetic reed module, further comprising a magnetic reed switch and a magnetic member installed in the cabinet and a drawer in the corresponding cabinet; an electronic module, having at least one light emitting diode, and coupled to a power supply device, and the power supply device being coupled to the magnetic reed switch, such that when the magnetic reed switch and the magnetic member approach one another or move away from one another to control a power ON/OFF, so as to control the light emitting diode to emit light and provide a safe automatic illumination function whenever the drawer is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Jung-Chang Chung
  • Publication number: 20130201670
    Abstract: Lighting fixtures are described utilizing a plurality of light sources, or light engines, which are mounted together in a modular fashion in the light fixture opening. In some embodiments, the plurality of light sources can comprise lighting panels that together form the overall fixture light source. The present invention is particularly applicable to troffer-style lighting fixtures that can be arranged with a plurality of lighting panels arranged in the troffer opening to illuminate the space below the troffer. Embodiments of the present invention can also utilize solid state light sources for the lighting panels, with some embodiments utilizing light emitting diodes (LEDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: PAUL KENNETH PICKARD, Mark D. Edmond, Gerald Negley, Eric Tarsa
  • Publication number: 20130201666
    Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating the interior of a container, such as a purse, includes a light strip having multiple lights, a battery to power the lights, an ON/OFF switch to operate the lights, and a timer set to a predetermined time. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a first time activates the lights and starts the timer. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a second time while the timer is still activated will deactivate the lights. If the predetermined time elapses and the ON/OFF switch is not pressed a second time, the lights will deactivate automatically. The lighting strip is covered in a PVC protective coating and encased in a fabric encasement to match the interior of the container. The fabric encasement is stitched or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior of the container adjacent to the top opening of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: PurseN LLC
    Inventor: Hardeep Melamed
  • Publication number: 20130201669
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves an LED illumination apparatus. The illumination apparatus includes a substrate and a plurality of LED modules disposed over the substrate according to a predefined layout pattern. The layout pattern includes a row having a vertically-aligned LED module located laterally adjacent to a first horizontally-aligned LED module and a second horizontally-aligned LED module. The layout pattern also includes a column having a horizontally-aligned LED module located laterally adjacent to a first vertically-aligned LED module and a second vertically-aligned LED module. The layout pattern further includes a row of horizontally-aligned LED modules located laterally adjacent to one another. The illumination apparatus also includes a diffuser disposed over the plurality of LED modules. Each LED module also includes a secondary optical component providing an asymmetric light pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Yeh, Pei-Wen Ko
  • Patent number: 8491167
    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: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Takafumi Arai
  • Publication number: 20130182422
    Abstract: A modular lighting system features a universal mounting method for lighting elements, such as LED lights, as well as various electrical devices, and is configurable in multiple modes of operation. In one aspect, LED strips are inserted into slots in the lower surface of the rail member. Another aspect allows operation with tube lamps, such LED tube lamps. In still another mode of operation, discrete electrical or electromechanical components may be employed, powered by electrical power available in the rail. In yet another more, an up and down, bidirectional lighting system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Guilmette
  • Patent number: 8485686
    Abstract: A multi-spectrum emitting device including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first non-visible light spectrum and a second visible light spectrum, and a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism is configured to require simultaneous activation of the at least two switching elements in order to change emissions from the first spectrum to the second spectrum. A tactile feedback mechanism is included to provide different tactile feedback for different emission modes of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: S & S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, Andrew Borland, David Rogers, Michael Aaskov
  • Publication number: 20130176714
    Abstract: A multi-mode, multi-function marker/signaling device, capable of detachably mounting to helmets, has operating switches with positive visual and tactile cues located at opposing ends. A cover is attached to a base to provide a waterproof internal space. An electronic circuit board mounted within the waterproof space includes one or more visible and/or infrared emitters. Built-in programming provides user-defined and selectable modes of operation and multiple functions within those modes by means of serial manipulation of each switching means with a single digit. The emitters are multi-colored and/or infrared devices operating either steady ON, flashing, or coded flash, and are programmed to operate either independently or together. A replaceable battery provides power. A battery compartment is integral to and accessed from the underside (mounting surface) of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Leegate, Marcia Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20130176713
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing for receiving a battery; a first light supported by the housing, the first light configured to emit light in a first direction; a second light supported by the housing, the second light configured to emit light in a second direction that is non-parallel with the first direction; and an actuation switch configured for selectively powering the first light and the second light with the battery received in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Sukwon Kang, Laichang Tang
  • Patent number: 8480249
    Abstract: A lighting source that can be deployed in a hazardous environment is disclosed. For example, the lighting source comprises at least one light emitting diode and a power supply for providing power to the at least one light emitting diode. The lighting source also comprises an enclosure for housing the at least one light emitting diode and the power supply, where said lighting source is for deployment in a hazardous environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Dialight Corporation
    Inventors: John William Curran, John Patrick Peck, Kevin A. Hebborn, William S. Leib, III, Anthony Verdes
  • Publication number: 20130170176
    Abstract: Liquid cooled LED systems are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an LED lighting system in which the LED devices are cooled by circulating liquid or fluid. In example embodiments, a flow return member provides a way for a fluid medium to enter and exit an envelope containing the LED devices. An additional cooling mechanism, such as a radiator or thermoelectric cooler can be provided. The optically transmissive fluid medium can be, for example, oil or a fluorinated or halogenated liquid or gel, and can optionally provide index matching. The fluid medium can optionally include a phase change material in order to enhance cooling. In some embodiments, a pump is used to circulate the fluid medium. However, the optical envelope and/or the flow return member could also be oriented so that the fluid medium circulates by gravity and/or temperature difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventor: Praneet Athalye
  • Publication number: 20130155665
    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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Mark H. Tucker, Yalin Liu
  • Publication number: 20130155663
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods described herein may allow markers of interest to be located and identified according to an industry and item of interest. In one embodiment, an outdoor light fixture apparatus comprises a housing comprising a mounting surface and a top surface, a solar panel affixed to the top surface of the housing, a mounting mechanism affixed to the mounting surface, and a rechargeable battery positioned within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: David L. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20130155715
    Abstract: Described herein are devices and structures used for decorating food, and food packaging, using a single light source to provide multiple points of light on a panel or panels of the device. The devices may include a structure such as a stand placing the decorative device on a food item, such as a cake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Samuel Kim, Lucia Kim
  • Publication number: 20130155664
    Abstract: An LED lighting apparatus according to the embodiment includes: a heat radiation frame having a reception groove therein; a substrate disposed on a top surface of the heat radiation frame and to which at least one light emitting device is attached; an antenna on a top surface of an upper end portion of the heat radiation frame; and a diffusion frame combined with the light emitting frame and formed therein with a reception groove for receiving the substrate and the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130148340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED street lamp, which consists of power source box at front section, lamp holder at middle section and end cap at end section. The above mentioned lamp holder is composed of turnable framework, frame fixing unit connected with frame to limit frame rotation and several LED lighting modules installed side by side in the frame. A LED lighting module can be turned to connect with frame on which module positioning unit is set to limit the rotation of LED lighting module. For LED street lamp base of the invention, the major design part contains two bilateral symmetrical frames each of which is set with several LED lighting modules side by side. Both angles of frame and LED lighting module are adjustable of strong practicality, and so we can adjust them at any time according to practical street situation in order to ensure ideal street lighting brightness and evenness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: SENGLED OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jinxiang Shen
  • Publication number: 20130148341
    Abstract: A thermally conductive heatsink is for cooling a plurality of light emitters within a lamp, luminaire, lighting device or ancillary apparatus thereof, the heatsink having one or more holes, recesses, compartments, chambers or internal cavities for locating one or more cells, batteries or other charge storage devices able to provide power to electronic control circuitry and or light source(s). The internal cavities may additionally provide space to fully or partially locate electronic circuitry or electrical components. Conjointly to thermal operation, the heatsink may act as a chassis or holder for one or more components of the lamp, luminaire or lighting device. The cooling elements can be of any size, design or material, and the heatsink can have one or more parts each of any shape, design, construction or material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: LITONICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Nicolas Paul Williams
  • Publication number: 20130148339
    Abstract: A lighting device including at least one light source. A flexible arm is attached to the light source. A light source body is attached to the flexible arm. The light source body rotates for multi-positional lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew D. Noble
  • Patent number: 8454190
    Abstract: A large plurality of artificial, battery-operated, electronic candles are arranged to be simultaneously recharged upon placement on a series of interconnected charging trays that include a transformer primary winding at defined locations thereon. The primary windings are driven by an AC signal whose duty cycle is controlled by a pulse width modulator IC to induce a voltage across secondary windings contained within the candle housing. This induced signal is rectified to produce the battery charging current and the delivery of the charging current to the rechargeable batteries is controlled by a microprocessor IC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Smart Candle, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Hau, Tim Cowley, Shane Vail
  • Publication number: 20130128565
    Abstract: Light fixture comprises light panels hingedly connected and reconfigurable between area lighting, wherein their collective light is emitted horizontally substantially 360 degrees radially outward, and spot lighting, wherein their light-projecting directions are substantially in the same direction and their light outputs are the same. Light panels can be positioned between area and spot lighting configurations to produce any continuous arc of light output. In an alternate embodiment, light fixture is incorporated into a portable task light reconfigurable between a cylindrical configuration for transport and stowage and a use configuration for providing illumination, generally including a main body, stand to erect the body, a telescoping pole, and reconfigurable light fixture connected to top end of the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: FOXFURY, LLC
    Inventor: Foxfury, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130128564
    Abstract: A lamp device includes: a battery housing receiving a battery set and a circuit board; a lamp casing enclosing and connected movably to the battery housing such that the lamp casing is movable relative to the battery housing in an axial direction; an LED lighting unit mounted in and connected fixedly to the lamp casing, and disposed spacedly above the circuit board; and a power switch mounted on the circuit board and connected electrically between the LED lighting unit and the battery set. The power switch is actuated in response to movement of the LED lighting unit toward the circuit board by press of the lamp casing to switch from a current one of power-on and power-off states to the other one of the power-on and power-off states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Chen-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 8444306
    Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a composite headlight assembly which increases the visibility and sight afforded to the driver of a vocational truck using such a composite lighting assembly. A composite lighting assembly includes a low beam light and a high beam light, as well as a turn signal and a parking light within one composite housing. As the overall size of the housing is limited by the size of the grill of the vehicle, the present disclosure increases the visibility and sight afforded to the driver by taking advantage of the untapped space within known composite headlight assemblies. More specifically, the turn signal and parking light may include a downwardly depending trapezoidal appendage increasing the overall area of the turn signal and parking light by at least ten percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Hanson, Marcey Collins, Susan M. LaBounty, Greg C. Miller, Erik C. Wilson, George C. A. McCowan, Joe F. DeNatale, Kim Hemme
  • Publication number: 20130100653
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a body sized to be held in the hand of a user. The flashlight includes a light source coupled to the body for emitting light when the light source is activated by a user. The light source is movable to emit light as directed by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas Edward Renk, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130100652
    Abstract: A portable lighting device is disclosed. The device has a translucent housing which contains a light-emitting element, a battery, and a motion-responsive switch. When the light-emitting element is activated, light is emitted in all directions, through the translucent housing. The portable lighting device can be used in a hand-held container, such as a purse, a briefcase, or a backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: MARYLEE GUINON, LLC
    Inventor: Marylee Guinon
  • Publication number: 20130100654
    Abstract: At a first location on a first portion of a mounting interface, a mounted first light source comprises a first light emitting diode and a mounting surface electrically coupled to an anode of the first light emitting diode; and at a second location on the first portion of the mounting interface, a mounted second light source comprises a second light emitting diode and a mounting surface electrically coupled to a cathode of the second light emitting diode. The mounting connections provide thermal conductivity between the first portion and the mounting surface of the first light source and between the first portion and the mounting surface of the second light source, and provide an electrical connection between the anode of the first light emitting diode and the cathode of the second light emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Alexandre David Bourdois, Johnny T. Hendrix
  • Patent number: 8427059
    Abstract: A substrate is attached to one edge side of a radiator and a globe is attached covering the substrate. Heat-radiating fins are provided on the other edge side of the radiator and an air-cooling unit is rotatably provided inside the heat-radiating fins which enables to freely rotate. 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 wind blast 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: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 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
  • Publication number: 20130094194
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Greg W. Koch, Bruce K. BANGERTER, Kevin E. COLLIER, Darrell B. STEINICKE
  • Publication number: 20130094193
    Abstract: LED based searchlight/sky light including, in a basic embodiment, a housing; an LED array supported in/by the housing, a heat sink in communication with the LED array, and a reflector supported in the housing such that the LED array is supported by the housing a distance sufficient above the reflector to allow the light emitted by the LED array to be reflected by the reflector. The reflector is preferably a parabolic reflector such that the light emitted by the LED array is reflected by the parabolic reflector in an intense collimated beam. The LED array may be supported above the parabolic reflector a distance equal to the focal length of the parabolic reflector. A power supply may also be included to regulate the electrical current applied to the LED array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin C. Baxter, Fred H. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8419213
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for using a light source having spatially separated light emitting areas emitting light at different wavelengths to incapacitate a subject by a pattern of temporal flashing and/or color flashing of the light source. Also, power circuitry and optics particularly suited for flashing light incapacitation are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: Vladimir Rubtsov, Michael Levin, Gennady Sigal
  • Publication number: 20130088860
    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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: BOREALIS TECHNICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Edelson, Rodney T. Cox, Isaiah Watas Cox
  • Publication number: 20130088861
    Abstract: A LED street lamp comprises a connector, a power supply assembly and a light source assembly, the connector is provided with a structure of internal toothed rings, the light source assembly comprises two supporting aims and a plurality of light source modules, the assembling and disassembling of the street lamp are convenient and the maintenance cost is thereby decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Hongge Wu
  • Patent number: 8414142
    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: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Walter R. Tucker Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark H. Tucker, Yalin Liu
  • Publication number: 20130083515
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp shell, a lamp holder comprising a power module received in the lamp shell, an LED module received in the lamp shell and electrically connected to the power module, and a heat sink mounted on the LED module. The heat sink includes a fin set having a plurality of fins stacked together. The fin set thermally connects the LED module and the power module. The fin set defines a central chamber to receive the power module therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicants: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHIH-HSUN WUNG, WEN XU
  • Publication number: 20130077293
    Abstract: The present invention provides an optical semiconductor-based lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light emitting module disposed on an open region at one side of the housing, and a heat sink unit placed within the housing to absorb and discharge heat from the light emitting module. The light emitting module includes a heat sink base on which a semiconductor optical device is mounted. The heat sink unit includes at least one main heat pipe having one side adjoining the heat sink base and a heat sink block adjoining the other side of the main heat pipe to cooperate with the main heat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: POSCO LED COMPANY LTD
    Inventors: Su Woon LEE, Seung Ki KIM, Jung Hwa KIM, Seon Min PARK, Hwi Seok YANG, Yu Jin HEO
  • Patent number: 8403519
    Abstract: A low voltage cable for providing low voltage power to an electrically-powered assembly, such as a luminaire fixture, and for attaching the luminaire fixture to the cable and to structure using a cable gripping device in such a way that the assembly can be adjusted. is disclosed. The cable comprises a conductive strand composed of a first metallic material, and a plurality of strength strands wound around the conductive strand, where the plurality of strength strands is of a second metallic material. The first metallic material is substantially more conductive than the second metallic material, and the second metallic material has substantially greater tensile strength than the first metallic material. This allows the cable to conduct a low voltage feed across the conductive strand, and allows the strength strands cable to mostly support the tension load particularly of a hanging luminaire fixture as well as resisting lateral compressive forces from a cable gripping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Griplock Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Hugo Napier, Ryan Kwast
  • Publication number: 20130063931
    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: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: LIFE+GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Life+Gear, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130063933
    Abstract: A a high power luminaire of modular design that is configured such that the thermal management system is integral to its structure. Thus, the basic configuration of the luminaire consists of the LED array attached to the integrated cooling system. Other components and modules that are attached/added to the basic structure include the power/drive module as well as heat transfer enhancement features, air-blowing means, light management components/assemblies and electrical/mechanical fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Sanjay K. Roy
  • Publication number: 20130063932
    Abstract: A surface mount light (10) comprises a base assembly (12) and a first diffuser (14). The base assembly (12) includes (i) a housing body (25) having a base (16) and a side (18) that is coupled to the base (16), the base (16) being mountable on a surface (15); (ii) a light assembly (22) positioned substantially within the housing body (25), the light assembly (22) including one or more LED lights (34), wherein power is selectively provided to the light assembly (22) such that at least one of the one or more LED lights (34) directs light away from the base (16); and (iii) a first attachment member (40). The first diffuser (14) includes a second attachment member (42) that selectively engages the first attachment member (40) to selectively attach the first diffuser (14) to the base assembly (12) without damaging the base assembly (12) and the first diffuser (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan Nussbaum, William Scott Bourne
  • Publication number: 20130058076
    Abstract: A troffer style luminaire composed of multiple LED light engines, baffle assembly, power supply and power supply enclosure. In addition, a LED light engine comprises an LED array, a three-sided heat sink element, light reflective sheets, end caps, and a luminous cover. Light reflective sheets are adhered onto inner sides of reflector. Luminous cover is coupled with end caps to form an interior space. The light emitted by the LED array is directed to the luminous cover or to light reflective sheets and then redirected to the luminous cover. All light through luminous cover is projected to desired environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: YaXi Ni
  • Publication number: 20130050996
    Abstract: An emergency lighting assembly is provided having a housing with one or more adjustable lamp assemblies for aiming the light at selected areas. The lamp assembly is mounted in the housing by a ball and socket arrangement. The lamp assembly has a substantially spherical shape with a front section made of a heat conducting material and a rear section made of a plastic material. The front section has an opening on a front side having a lens and a base spaced from the front side supporting the light source. The light source in one embodiment is an LED which is coupled to the front section to conduct heat from the LED away from the LED and the housing. The rear section has an opening in the rear side that receives a fixed stop member to limit pivoting movement of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing. The rear section also includes a projection oriented to contact the stop member to limit rotation of the lamp assembly with respect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven HOLSCHER, Han LEI
  • Patent number: 8376574
    Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight includes a plurality of light sources, a housing, a three-position switch, and a second switch. The plurality of light sources may include a visible light source and a non-visible light source. The three-position switch selects one of a plurality of modes, for example, a visible light enabled mode, an infrared mode, and a lockout mode. The second switch is operative to control one of the plurality of light sources based on the selected operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Mark A. Ferguson, Thomas I. Meyers
  • Publication number: 20130039047
    Abstract: This invention relates to lighting apparatuses, and more particularly to a lighting apparatus in which an LED module is detachably mounted to make replacement and repair easy, and which enables to mount the same to fit to different sizes of spaces by a combination of assembly of a plurality of LED modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Kyunghyun KIM, Minkwang Lee, Ana Kim, Myoungwoo Lee, Sunghwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20130039049
    Abstract: A mobile light tower (1) comprising a base unit (2) and at least one light (4a, 4b) connected to the base unit by an extendable mast (5), the base unit including a power source for powering the at least one light, the extendable mast (5) adapted to move between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the mobile light tower includes a controller (6) and a wind speed sensor (7), the controller adapted to lower the extendable mast to an intermediate position, between the retracted position and extended position, when the wind speed sensor (7) determines that a predetermined wind speed is exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Michael Jones, David Gary Timmins
  • Publication number: 20130039048
    Abstract: An LED lighting device comprises: (a) a housing comprising: (i) a metal inner portion; and (ii) a porcelain enamel coating over at least a portion of an outer surface of the metal inner portion; and (b) at least one LED, the at least one LED being thermally coupled to the housing. The housing is configured to conduct heat from the at least one LED to the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Chung W. Lo, Yuk Tsan Sy, Wa Hing Leung
  • Publication number: 20130039046
    Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus for electric candles, which includes electric power supply, connectable light emitters, flame sensors respectively proximate to the light emitters, and means for connecting a light emitter to the electric power supply in accordance with the sensed flames. The flame sensor may activate an electric switch connecting the power supply to the respective light emitter. The apparatus may include a control unit for receiving a flame detection signal, connecting a respective light emitter to the power supply, receiving control commands from an user interface, storing control commands, and turning off a light emitter in accordance with stored control commands. The user kindles fire on a flame carrier, bringing the flame to a flame sensor, the flame sensor detects the flame, and causes connecting to a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Miryam Uzan
  • Publication number: 20130033855
    Abstract: An illuminating magnifying lens capable of focusing its light on objects in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame connected to a handle, and in a part of the handle jointing to the frame is defined an assembling groove in which being assembled a lamp, a battery and a light guiding member. When the magnifying lens is used to magnify the object, the projecting light of the lamp is restricted by the light guiding member and can only be emitted out from the open end of the guiding hole, plus there is projecting angle between the guiding hole and the lens element, therefore, the light of the lamp will be directed toward the object without projecting onto the lens element, thus preventing dazzling reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei SU
  • Patent number: 8365918
    Abstract: An emergency notification flashing system comprising a warning triangle, a flashlight, and a caution vest to alert oncoming motorists to a disabled vehicle, an accident, or similar hazard is herein disclosed. The warning triangle and the flashlight are placed on the roadside next to the disabled vehicle or accident. The warning triangle and the flashlight comprise a plurality of illumination means which visually alert oncoming vehicle and pedestrians of the upcoming hazard. A user is to wear the caution vest which includes reflective means to alert oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. The warning triangle, flashlight, and caution vest are stored within a case when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Jose E. Andino
  • Publication number: 20130027921
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly (200) includes an LED lighting source (223) and a heat sink assembly (209) that is configured between a power source and the LED light source (223) that works as an electrical conductor for the LED light source (223) and for removing heat generated by the LED light source (223).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Lumetta
  • Patent number: 8360596
    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: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Life+Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Bertken