With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/217.12)
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Patent number: 8277077Abstract: Vehicle-mounted auxiliary lighting systems adapted to provide primary or auxiliary vehicle lighting using light emitting diodes (LEDS) are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventors: Antony C. Georgitsis, Nicholas B. Irwin, Joseph Biro
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Publication number: 20120243216Abstract: A cover and a lamp structure. The cover whose curvature has a light incident surface and a light outgoing surface, and includes a plurality of 3D micro-structures disposed thereon and arranged in the form of an array. When a light is emitted into the light outgoing surface from the light incident surface, the light emitting angle of the light outgoing surface is increased through the refraction of the 3D micro-structures, so that the occurrence of mura or spots due to uneven distribution of the light is avoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Ming Lai, Shih-Chin Chou, Chin-Kun Hsieh, Mei-Fen Lin
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Patent number: 8267540Abstract: A linear lighting apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated element having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and an LED strip placed longitudinally along a bottom of the elongated element. The apparatus further includes a first flange located on both sides of an exterior of the elongated element and a second flange located on both sides of the exterior of the elongated element. The apparatus further includes a gutter located on both sides of an interior of the elongated element and a first optical element comprising an elongated planar element composed of optical material. The apparatus further includes a rim located on a top of both sides of the elongated element and a second optical element comprising an elongated planar element for placement on top of the horizontal surface of the rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Sylwester Kluś
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Publication number: 20120224362Abstract: The invention provides a lighting apparatus which comprises housing means, illumination means and fixing means, wherein the illumination means is comprised in an end surface of the housing means, and the fixing means is located on an outer surface of the housing means and is adapted to securely locate the lighting apparatus in a window for use in a glovebox. Preferably, the housing means comprises an essentially cylindrically shaped carrier, adapted for insertion within a CRL window, the illumination means comprises a lighting element comprising a LED light source and a lens arrangement, and the fixing means comprises an annular seal which is integral with the housing means. The invention also provides a lighting system including a plurality of lighting apparatus, an illuminated glovebox and a method of illuminating a glovebox.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITYInventor: Jason Sheffield
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Publication number: 20120212943Abstract: A lighting fixture comprises a cylindrical or U-shaped sleeve configured to engage a shower curtain rod or other support. The fixture contains a plurality of low-voltage lighting elements wired to a common power supply, enabling a user to safely retrofit lights into a bath or shower area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Jeffrey W. Stoltz
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Patent number: 8246196Abstract: In an embodiment, a recessed light fixture includes a structural reflector and two end caps that form a light fixture housing. A first, second and third optics areas are provided. At least one first light source type is mounted near the first optics area. A second light source type is mounted near the second optics area and the second light source type is mounted near the third optics areas, the second light source type having a light output level substantially lower than the light output level of the first light source type. A diffuser is configured to sealably mount to the light fixture housing so as to substantially seal an interior portion of the light fixture. In operation, the light fixture can be switch between an ambient mode and an examination mode while providing a cost effective and attractive design.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.Inventors: Casey Chung, Jill Cody, Brandon Stolte, Marcelino Pena, Michael Thornton
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Patent number: 8246195Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) side marker lamp, comprising a punching panel with a coating, a water-proof light source module, and a through hole. The water-proof light source module is disposed below the punching panel, and the through hole is disposed on the punching panel and operates to allow light to be emitted from the water-proof light source module. A traditional cover is not needed, and the punching panel is used to replace the cover and colors thereof match with those of buildings, which improves decoration effect of the invention; secondly, as the LED side marker lamp fails, only the water-proof light source module needs to be replaced, which is convenient for maintenance and reduces cost; finally, the number of light source modules can be varied, which is flexible in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xing Yan, Chuangda Nie, Shuguang Jin
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Patent number: 8232724Abstract: An end cap assembly for a light tube that has a circuit board with one or more solid state lighting devices mounted thereto and a lens covering the circuit board includes an end cap body having a lens engagement surface configured to engage the lens and an external mating interface configured to mate with a socket connector of a fixture. An end cap connector extends from the end cap body. The end cap connector holds contacts having first mating portions configured to be electrically connected to the circuit board and second mating portions configured to be electrically connected to the socket connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Matthew Edward Mostoller, Charles Raymond Gingrich, III, Christopher G. Daily, Ronald Martin Weber, Ricky Edward Brown
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Patent number: 8215795Abstract: A lighting assembly (9) for a standard in-store display shelf (2). The standard shelf is mounted on a standard in-store shelf bracket (4), having in-store header mounting hardware (6), which standard in-store display shelf (2) includes a conventional metal spring clip (10) for mounting a standard light fixture. The lighting assembly has a mount (11) for spring mounting to clip (10). The mount has rails (16-19), which form a pair of board channels (19A-B). A circuit board (20) slide mounts into the board channels. The circuit board serves as a mount for an array of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: POP Displays USA, LLCInventor: Matthew Pichel
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Patent number: 8210733Abstract: A lighting device for a display device includes a light source and a chassis arranged to cover the light source. The chassis includes a base member made of resin material, and further includes a metallic skeleton frame provided on the base member. Thus, the lighting device for a display device having a simple construction capable of preventing or suppressing beat tones generated on a lamp housing member is provided without increasing the thickness of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Shiyoshi Cho
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Patent number: 8206167Abstract: An adapter set for fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast for converting to a fluorescent tube having a smaller diameter. The electronic ballast and the end cap adapter each on one axial front thereof comprise contact pins having dimensions of fluorescent tubes of larger diameters, and on the opposite axial front have contact sockets for receiving two contact pins of the fluorescent tube having a smaller diameter. Preferably, the electronic components of the ballast are located on at least two spatially separated partial circuit boards which may be connected to each other by a flexible contact strip. A jacket tube has at least one cable channel that extends axially relative thereto to house the wiring connecting the contact pins of the end cap adapter and the electric ballast.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: e-Ressource Österreich GmbHInventors: Carsten Reuter, Matthias Weise, Peter Schäfer
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Patent number: 8167452Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light source disposed in the housing and at least one adjustable assembly disposed at an end of the housing. The adjustable assembly includes a connection element fixed to the end of the housing, a cap capping the connection element, at least one electrical terminal and an adjusting mechanism. A part of the connection element is located in the cap. The electrical terminal is disposed at the cap and electrically connected to the light source. The adjusting mechanism includes a gear, a positioning element, a clasp and a track. The gear and the positioning element are respectively disposed at the connection element and the cap. Positions of the gear and the positioning element can be exchanged. The clasp and the track are respectively disposed at the connection element and the cap. Positions of the clasp and the track can be exchanged.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Lextar Electronics CorporationInventor: Shih-Chin Chou
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Patent number: 8157408Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light source disposed in the housing and at least one adjustable assembly. The adjustable assembly disposed at an end of the housing includes a connection element fixed to the end, a cap capping the connection element, at least one electrical terminal electrically connected to the light source and a detachable fixing element. The cap includes a side wall, an end wall and an opening disposed at the side wall. The side wall is disposed at the end wall to which the opening is opposite. The connection element passes through the opening. The electrical terminal disposed at the end wall extends outside the cap. The detachable fixing element passes through the side wall to detachably fix the cap to the connection element. When the detachable fixing element is detached, the housing and the connection element are adapted to be rotated relative to the cap.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Lextar Electronics CorporationInventors: He-Shun Yang, Shih-Chin Chou, Meng-Chai Wu
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Patent number: 8142047Abstract: An LED light fixture includes a housing, a lens and a flexible gasket there between. Each of the housing and the lens has an elongate main body and two ends sealingly fixed to the main body. The assembly of components in the housing defines a sealing channel rectangular in plan and the lens similarly defines a sealing ridge. A mounting plate with light emitting diodes distributed on the mounting plate further includes a manifold plate positioned on the mounting plate which includes holes therethrough with reflectors about the holes to receive the light emitting diodes. Mounts supporting the elongate housing define longitudinally adjustable engagements with the housing. The mounts further include tracks arranged in arcs of circles located in planes perpendicular to the extension of the elongate housing. Munting brackets engage these tracks using retainers.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Ken J. Acampora, Kristen Quevy
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Patent number: 8113684Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting a lamp. The apparatus may include a ballast, a rigid power distribution unit, and a lamp holder. The lamp holder may be in electrical communication with the rigid power distribution unit. The rigid power distribution unit may include a track that has conducting rails for supplying power to lamp holders. The track may be used to position lamp holders at any desired spacing so the track may be used in connection with fixture designs requiring different center-to-center lamp spacing. In some embodiments, the rigid power distribution unit may include a printed circuit board. The lamp holder may clamp or be soldered onto the printed circuit board and draw power from it. The printed circuit board may have traces from each lamp holder to be plugged into it.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert Quercia, Greg Galluccio, Antony Tufano, Francisco Schapira, Ruel Sarino
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Patent number: 8109659Abstract: Lighting fixtures (20) for attachment to architectural surface structures are adapted to hold light sources (100). The lighting fixtures (20) may include a base plate (32) and mounting brackets (34A, 34B). Clamps (80) are provided that may bias the light source (100) in either the forward or rearward direction. The clamps (80) may include spring arms (92) that center the light source (100) within the fixture (20) in addition to retaining the light source (100) in place. The fixtures (20) may further accommodate overlying structures, such as lenses (350). The lighting fixtures facilitate use with a variety of different architectural structures and formation in various shapes.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: d2 LightingInventor: David E. Doubek
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Patent number: 8104920Abstract: A modular lighting system includes an elongate light module with a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon for emitting a shadowless light pattern. The light module is adapted to be electrically connected to one or more other light modules where each light module generally includes a support frame having a base member disposed between an upstanding right-side wall member and an upstanding left-side wall member. Each side wall member includes an upper inner wall channel, a lower inner wall channel and an outer wall channel which is disposed between the upper inner wall channel and the lower inner wall channel. The channels support a track cover and in cooperation with a pair of spaced apart removable retention members help determine, at time of installation, the mounting angle of the printed circuit board for directing light emitting from the light module.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventor: Jack Dubord
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Patent number: 8104919Abstract: An LED lamp comprises a heat sink, a plurality of LED modules respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the heat sink, a casing attached to a front of the heat sink, two envelopes respectively located at the two opposite lateral sides of the heat sink and covering the LED modules therein and a holder connecting the casing for holding the LED lamp in position.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Hsun Wung, Yong-Dong Chen, Wen Xu, Xin-Jian Xiao
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Patent number: 8092037Abstract: A retrofit kit is configured for a single or multiple tubular fluorescent lamp fixture. The original fixture being retrofitted may or may not have any reflectors. The kit includes a new improved reflector with double concave wings. The winged reflector preferably has a central arched, preferably trapezoidal portion which forms the lower cover of the fixture box. This central trapezoidal portion includes an access door to permit access to the ballast without the need to remove the winged reflector once it is installed. An arched, preferably trapezoidal socket bar is installed at each end of the fixture, to lower the position of the lamp with respect to the winged reflector surfaces, to enhance the light distribution in a downward direction while permitting enhanced up-lighting. The distal ends of the trapezoidal central portion of the reflector mate with the trapezoidal socket bars at opposite ends of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Philips Electronics North America CorporationInventors: Charles E. Kassay, Suzanne M. Pane, Marc A. Kassay, John P. Kassay
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Patent number: 8092038Abstract: A lamp shade includes a frame bar and a plurality of fixing members. The frame bar includes a pair of wall bodies and a base connected between the wall bodies. Each wall body has an inner wall surface, and the inner wall surfaces are disposed facing each other. The fixing members are disposed at the wall bodies, and at least one fixing member is located on each inner wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Yuan Liao, Sheng-Chieh Chao, Jui-Chuan Chien
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Patent number: 8092039Abstract: The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Paul Thompson
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Patent number: 8079727Abstract: The present invention is to provide a recessed lamp support structure, which includes a lamp holder and at least two resilient plates. Each of the resilient plates has a front section fixedly connected to a sidewall of the lamp holder in a manner symmetrical to the others and a rear section extended away from the sidewall of the lamp holder, wherein the rear section has a roughened surface at a position away from the sidewall of the lamp holder. When the lamp holder is installed in a receiving hole of a ceiling, the roughened surfaces are able to press tightly and symmetrically against an inner periphery of the receiving hole due to the stress of the resilient plates, thereby securely positioning the lamp holder in the receiving hole while an annular frame of the lamp holder covers a gap between the receiving hole and the sidewall of the lamp holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Skynet Electronic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jim-Hung Liang
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Patent number: 8079728Abstract: A lighting device including a test device for testing the proper operation of a primary and a secondary power supply alternatively providing electrical power to the light. The test device is attached to a bracket using a single fastener such as a nut and the bracket is attached to a receptacle for the light using a different single fastener, such as a pop-rivet or screw.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Malcolm D. James, Sr., Shawn A. Wilcox, Conley L. McGee, Carl W. Wilson, Ronald C. Newbold, Jr.
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Patent number: 8038314Abstract: A troffer-style luminaire includes first and second side ends and a top end extending between the side ends. The side and top ends define an interior region. Light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) are coupled along interior surfaces of the side ends, within the interior region. At least some of the LEDs are coupled to the interior surfaces by being wedged between members protruding into the interior region from the interior or other surfaces. In addition, or in the alternative, one or more spring clips can apply a force that holds the LEDs against the interior surfaces. A reflector extends between the LEDs and the top member and reflects light from the LEDs towards a bottom end of the frame. The light emitted by the LEDs is directed to the reflector and then indirectly emitted through the bottom end, into a desired environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Christopher Ladewig
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Patent number: 8025419Abstract: A weather resistant road light comprises a top cover and a ballast mounting surface disposed on a top surface of the top cover. The ballast mounting surface defines a ballast compartment lower surface. At least one wire aperture seat is disposed on the ballast mounting surface. A ballast is mounted to the at least one wire aperture seat. Wires from the ballast pass through the wire aperture seat. A ballast compartment cover covers the ballast compartment. The ballast compartment cover fits over the top of the ballast mounting surface disposed on the top cover. At least one securing member secures the ballast to the ballast mounting surface. A bottom tray mates with the top cover, and the bottom tray has a lens opening. A reflector assembly has a socket for receiving a bulb. The reflector assembly is mounted on the bottom tray.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Kevin Yang
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Publication number: 20110222274Abstract: A hands-free multi-positional task light having an elongated light emitting portion utilizing one or more fluorescent tubes and/or light emitting diodes, a wide retractable and fully rotatable mounting hook, a free-standing base capable of maintaining stability when positioned on surfaces up to 20 degrees from horizontal, and a mounting clamp attached via a ball and socket joint serving as a mounting method, a means to attach alternate mounting devices such as magnets or additional hooks, a makeshift base, or a stabilizing weight while providing two degrees of movement and a clamp band providing a third degree of movement for nearly unlimited aiming for hands-free use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Wai-Shing Peter Ko, Jon Eric Gibson
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Publication number: 20110194278Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light source disposed in the housing and at least one adjustable assembly. The adjustable assembly disposed at an end of the housing includes a connection element fixed to the end, a cap capping the connection element, at least one electrical terminal electrically connected to the light source and a detachable fixing element. The cap includes a side wall, an end wall and an opening disposed at the side wall. The side wall is disposed at the end wall to which the opening is opposite. The connection element passes through the opening. The electrical terminal disposed at the end wall extends outside the cap. The detachable fixing element passes through the side wall to detachably fix the cap to the connection element. When the detachable fixing element is detached, the housing and the connection element are adapted to be rotated relative to the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: He-Shun Yang, Shih-Chin Chou, Meng-Chai Wu
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Patent number: 7976181Abstract: An illuminator comprises an elongate body; and engagement means for engaging a display cabinet shelf at a front edge. Light emitting diodes are mounted on inner surfaces of the body for product illumination. The diodes are mounted for mutually divergent and at least partially inwardly-directed fields of illumination. The diodes include a top set of diodes arranged for illumination above a shelf and a bottom set of diodes for illumination below a shelf. The illuminator may further comprise a light guide for direction of light from behind the diodes to an outer surface of the body, and the diodes being mounted on a transparent substrate. The body may comprise a label holder for supporting a label across an outer surface of the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Nualight LimitedInventors: William Kelly, John Bouchier, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Austin Duke
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Patent number: 7972027Abstract: The invention is a light kit that attaches to the interior portion of garage door panels in order to illuminate the garage when either the garage door is open or closed. The kit includes a plurality of lights with corresponding mounting brackets, a watt reducer, lighting box, and a spring-loaded electrical wiring system.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: John D. Hatfield
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Patent number: 7963661Abstract: Light fixtures adaptable for use with displays such as retail displays and using T-5 type lamps, the fixtures having a lamp housing, a mounting bracket, and lamp housing support arms which extend from the mounting bracket to the lamp housing, the lamp housing having a shroud and shroud end caps at each end of the shroud, the shroud end caps configured for interconnection with an opposing shroud end cap of another fixture whereby multiple fixtures can be interconnected in serial fashion.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Michael Meeks
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Patent number: 7963662Abstract: In an embodiment, a recessed light fixture includes a structural reflector and two end caps that form a light fixture housing. A first, second and third optics areas are provided. At least one first light source type is mounted near the first optics area. A second light source type is mounted near the second optics area and the second light source type is mounted near the third optics areas, the second light source type having a light output level substantially lower than the light output level of the first light source type. A diffuser is configured to sealably mount to the light fixture housing so as to substantially seal an interior portion of the light fixture. In operation, the light fixture can be switch between an ambient mode and an examination mode while providing a cost effective and attractive design.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.Inventors: Casey Chung, Jill Cody, Brandon Stolte, Marcelino Pena, Michael Thornton
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Patent number: 7959334Abstract: An assembly for fixing and connecting a polygonal LED light bar lamp includes a fixing seat, a covering plug, and an electrical connector. The fixing seat has a bottom with both edges thereof extending to form two bevels and parallel plates. The bottom and bevels have a penetrating hole, respectively. The covering plug has a cover having an insertion hole. Two electrode pins are disposed in the interior of the insertion hole. The electrical connector has a partitioning block. Both sides of the partitioning block have a protruding pillar, respectively. The protruding pillar is provided with a hollow pillar having electrodes for contacting with electrode pins. With the fixing seat being fixed on a carrier, the light bar can be held in the fixing seat with adjustable irradiating direction. Further, two light bars can be connected in series by the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Alliance Optotek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Cheng-Yu Tsai, Li-Wei Chen, Shiou-Shiung Cheng, Ching-Hsien Lin
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Patent number: 7950821Abstract: Vehicle-mounted auxiliary lighting systems adapted to provide primary or auxiliary vehicle lighting using light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventors: Anthony C. Georgitsis, Nicholas B. Irwin, Joseph Biro
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Patent number: 7926985Abstract: A custom assembly light-emitting module includes a base unit, a light-emitting unit and a lens unit. The base unit has a heat-dissipating base and two first retaining structures extending upwards from two opposite lateral sides of the heat-dissipating base. The light-emitting unit is detachably disposed on the heat-dissipating base. The lens unit has a lens and two second retaining structures formed on two opposite lateral sides of the lens, wherein the lens unit is detachably disposed over the light-emitting unit by matching the two first retaining structures and the two second retaining structures. Hence, the base unit, the light-emitting unit and the lens unit can be replaced according to the user's different requirements.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Ledtech Electronics Corp.Inventors: Chien-Chen Teng, Fang-Po Wang, Wen-Chieh Chang Chien
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Patent number: 7914176Abstract: In a first embodiment the invention is for use with a light-fixture assembly for elongate light tubes of the type that includes (a) an elongate support frame and (b) a cross-structure at each of the opposite ends thereof and has at least one lamp holder thereon. The improvement of the embodiment wherein the cross-structures each include at least one folding arm movable between a stowed position substantially parallel with the support frame and a deployed position substantially perpendicular to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.Inventors: John Stanley, Don Miletich, Wayne Guillien
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Publication number: 20110051407Abstract: A push fit waterproof interconnect hub for a sequence of lighting fixtures. Each interconnect hub is formed as part of a special end cap of the lighting fixture. The interconnect hubs include a waterproof interconnect system that allows pass-through of electrical dabbling.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Laurence St. Ives, Kevin Dahlen
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Patent number: 7866843Abstract: A corner mounted lighting fixture having alignment features on its fixture base and on its diffuser for maintaining alignment with the corner during assembly and installation. The diffuser is positioned at an incline within the corner for improved light distribution. Attachment is along the axis of the corner for ease of installation.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: RLR IndustriesInventor: Keith A. Senkyr
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Patent number: 7862202Abstract: A method and apparatus for motion sensor installation includes an apparatus for installing a lighting accessory to a first luminaire having a luminaire housing. The bracket includes a coupling member operative to couple the bracket to one of the luminaire housings. A support member extends from the coupling member, and is operative to support the lighting accessory a first distance from the luminaire housing. An attachment member that is operative to attach the lighting accessory to the lighting accessory extends from the support member. The bracket couples the lighting accessory to the luminaire housing without extending the length of the luminaire or creating a substantial gap between two luminaires in a linear configuration. In one aspect, the lighting accessory can be a motion sensor that is operative to control the power to one or more of the luminaires.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Jose Antonio Laso, Jamey Vaughan
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Publication number: 20100309658Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide strip lighting fixtures, where the strip fixture includes a channel defined by a base plate and two side walls, end plates located at each end of the channel, and a channel cover that snap-fits onto the channel. In one embodiment, the channel side walls include at least one gripper indentation that releasably engages with at least one tong hanger hook via a snap-fit connection to attach the strip fixture to a support structure. In some embodiments, tong hangers include hooker clips that connect the tong hanger to a support structure. In some embodiments, the channel cover is contoured to provide additional spacing or relief areas to avoid pinched wires when the channel cover is connected to the channel. A lamp reflector may be used in conjunction with, or in place of, the channel cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Russell Vern ROUSE, Peter M. Schmidt, John T. Mayfield, III
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Patent number: 7824083Abstract: A light and method are described herein that use correlated magnets to enable at least one end to be secured and removed from the body of the light. Some examples of such a light include a scuba light, an underwater light, a flashlight, a submersible pool light, an emergency light, a floating light, an aquarium light or a vehicle light. Furthermore the force created by the correlated magnets mounted on the at least one end and the body creates a seal there between to substantially isolate the interior portion of the light from materials and/or matter in its external environment. Additional correlated magnets mounted in the body of the light enable the light to be secured to numerous second objects such as but not limited to scuba harnesses, belts, gloves or storage racks.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cedar Ridge Research. LLC.Inventors: Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts
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Publication number: 20100259944Abstract: A self-leveling bracket assembly for suspending a lighting fixture from a ceiling of a structure. The light fixture comprising a frame having a first and second ends, the self-leveling bracket assembly having two brackets, each bracket comprising a connector member adapted to be attached to the ceiling and a hangar having one end pivotally attached to the connector member and another end adapted to receive the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Larry D. Hopkins
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Patent number: 7798685Abstract: The invention is a motorcycle shock mounted illumination device. The invention features a base mount with metal strap for primary attachment to a motorcycle shock, an angled pair of light strips created from circuit boards and LEDs and attached to the base mount, and a tubular housing that also attaches to the base mount. The tubular housing is translucent and encloses the light strips. The generally rearward facing light strip is designed to flash in red when the motorcycle brakes are applied and the generally sideward facing light strip is designed to be generally on all the time in yellow or amber except when the motorcycle brakes are applied in which case the LEDs of the side facing strip turn off and on in a grouped sequence.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventors: Matthew P. Edmond, Raquel L. Edmond
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Publication number: 20100202138Abstract: Light fixtures adaptable for use with displays such as retail displays and using T-5 type lamps, the fixtures having a lamp housing, a mounting bracket, and lamp housing support arms which extend from the mounting bracket to the lamp housing, the lamp housing having a shroud and shroud end caps at each end of the shroud, the shroud end caps configured for interconnection with an opposing shroud end cap of another fixture whereby multiple fixtures can be interconnected in serial fashion; T-5 lamp receptacles located within each of the shroud end caps, each T-5 lamp receptacle having first and second cooperating components which are interconnected and spring-biased for installation of a terminal end of a T-5 lamp and electrical contact with a power circuit of the fixture through electrical leads in the T-5 lamp receptacle, T-5 lamp receptacles located within each of the shroud end caps, each T-5 lamp receptacle having first and second cooperating components which are interconnected and spring-biased for installType: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Michael Meeks
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Patent number: 7771083Abstract: Retrofitting lighting fixtures (e.g., HID based lighting fixtures) using a pin mounted PL style fluorescent based energy efficient light assembly and methods of installing retrofitting lighting fixtures are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Groom Energy SolutionsInventors: John F. Troller, Jonathan M. Guerster, Robert J. Kirby, Mark Wedell
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Patent number: 7744240Abstract: Disclosed is a backlight unit that is suitable for reducing humming noise that occurs when power is applied for dimming control. The present invention provides a backlight unit including a plurality of lamps arranged over a bottom cover, first and second lower structures respectively mounted at opposite ends of the lamps, the first and second lower structures having a groove between adjacent lamps, sound absorbing pads disposed within the grooves, common electrodes mounted on the first and second lower structures having the sound absorbing pads thereon respectively, and first and second upper structures respectively coupled to the first and second lower structures. The first and second upper structures have a plurality of ribs that press down on the common electrodes and sound absorbing pads.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyoung Sub Kim, Eun Seok Jang, Dong Im Huo
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Patent number: 7726834Abstract: A corner mounted lighting fixture having alignment features on its fixture base and on its diffuser for maintaining alignment with the corner during assembly and installation. The diffuser is positioned at an incline within the corner for improved light distribution. Attachment is along the axis of the corner for ease of installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: RLR IndustriesInventor: Keith A. Senkyr
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Patent number: 7722223Abstract: A structure of a line lighting device permits a rod-like light guide to be attached to a case without rubbing against the case. An end portion of the rod-like light guide provided with a pin is inserted into an opening in a case main body and pushed down, thus making the pin engage with a recess in the case main body. At this time, a distal end of the rod-like light guide is inserted, to some extent, into an opening in a light emitting unit fixing portion. Subsequently, the rod-like light guide is pushed down and pivoted around the pin so as to be completely contained within the case main body. In this state, the distal end of the rod-like light guide is fitted into the opening and the end face of the rod-like light guide is flush with the outer side face of the light emitting unit fixing portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Tomihisa Saito, Hidemitsu Takeuchi, Takeshi Ishimaru
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Patent number: 7712947Abstract: A backlight module for use in a planar display panel is disclosed. The backlight module comprises a lamp tube set, a light guide plate and a positioning body. The lamp tube set comprises a lamp housing and at least a lamp tube. An optical film is disposed on the light guide plate. The light guide plate has a side for insetting the light guide plate into the lamp tube set. Furthermore, the positioning body is disposed on an inner wall of the lamp housing and comprises at least a flange against the side. The light guide plate is positioned to contact the positioning body so as to form gaps between the at least a lamp tube and the light guide plate or between the optical film and the lamp housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Chun-Yuan Chen, Hao-Yuan Hou, Yung-Wen Hsu, Shih-Wei Hsieh
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Patent number: 7699484Abstract: An exemplary direct-type backlight module includes light sources, a frame, and a fixing member. Each light source includes a supporting strip and at least one light-emitting member provided with the supporting strip. The frame includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate includes elastic members. The fixing member is engaged with the elastic members thereby fixing the supporting strips of the light sources to the bottom plate of the frame. A liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Innolux Display Corp.Inventor: Hsuan-Yu Teng
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Patent number: 7686473Abstract: A lamp assembly includes an elongate source of radiation formed with end pieces and a mount connected to the end pieces for securing the radiation source in an irradiator. The mount is shaped for directing air drawn towards the mount to cause the air to flow around at least part of the radiation source and between the radiation source and the mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Quinton L. Stowell, Jason Newell