Diverse Light Generators Patents (Class 362/228)
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Patent number: 12259123Abstract: The present invention relates to a candle which includes a base unit and a candle body which is mounted to the base unit. The candle body includes a wick and a fibre optic running therethrough. The base unit includes a light sensor configured to detect light from the wick, when lit. There is additionally provided a light source configured to operate in dependence on detection of light by the light sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home LimitedInventors: Martin Richard Butler, Jin Wu, Guoqiang Lai, Bin Liao, Fengyang Wang
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Patent number: 12196411Abstract: A light source device 10 includes a laser diode 12 configured to emit laser light LDb, a fluorescent body 18 configured to generate primary fluorescence FL1 from the laser light LDb, a notch filter 38 configured to generate secondary fluorescence FL2 from the primary fluorescence FL1, an LED 30 configured to emit LED light LEb, and a dichroic mirror 40 configured to combine the secondary fluorescence FL2 and the LED light LEb.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2024Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Rui Nishiyama, Kenji Nagashima
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Patent number: 12057530Abstract: A light emitting device including at least one main light emitting unit including a light emitting diode chip and a wavelength converter, and configured to emit white light, in which the light emitting diode chip includes at least one of an ultraviolet chip, a violet chip, and a blue chip, and the light emitting device is configured to be adjustable to emit light corresponding to a spectral power distribution of morning sunlight, light corresponding to a spectral power distribution of afternoon sunlight, and light corresponding to a spectral power distribution of evening sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyuck Jun Kim, Chung Hoon Lee, Y O Cho
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Patent number: 11851208Abstract: An aircraft anti-collision light includes a first group of light sources arranged in a first annular configuration around an axis (A) and a second group of light sources arranged in a second annular configuration. The first group of light sources is surrounded by the second group of light sources. The light also has a first lens structure, which is configured for generating a first light output from light emitted by the first group of light sources, a second lens structure, which is configured for generating a second light output from light emitted by the second group of light sources, and a light transmissive cover, which is arranged over the first lens structure and the second lens structure and which passes the first light output and the second light output for emitting a total light output.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Marion Depta, Carsten Pawliczek, Andreas Ueberschaer, Bjoern Schallenberg
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Patent number: 11754880Abstract: A backlight module includes a plurality of light boards spliced with each other. A splicing seam is defined between adjacent light boards. Each of the light boards includes a top surface including a first surface and a second surface connected to the first surface and disposed on a side of the first surface close to the splicing seam. A plurality of columns of first light-emitting elements are disposed on the first surface. A plurality of second light-emitting elements are disposed on the second surface. At least two columns of the plurality of second light-emitting elements are disposed on the second surface along a direction close to the splicing seam. The first light-emitting elements per column or the second light-emitting elements per column are arranged along an extending direction of the splicing seam. Central light-emitting directions of the second light-emitting elements incline in a direction towards the splicing seam.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: HKC CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: Hao Liu, Haoxuan Zheng
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Patent number: 11719393Abstract: A method and an apparatus and system for producing light using LED lighting with output within a predetermined desired color temperature range for commercial lighting uses. A preferred embodiment includes a first and second group of LEDs arranged in an alternating matrix configuration, each group of LEDs configured to produce light in a predetermined color temperature range. In a preferred embodiment, an LED light system includes a tubular LED lamp having substantially the same size and dimensions as a traditional fluorescent lamp tube and a control box for controlling power input and power gain to the first, second, or both groups of LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: COLT INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING INC.Inventor: Guillermo Macias
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Patent number: 11674667Abstract: A color mixing light system comprises a pyramidal mirror assembly comprising three or more mirrors constructed and arranged in a pyramid structure and three or more color light sources. The pyramidal mirror assembly divides the light beams from the color light sources so that a first portion is reflected by the mirrors and a second portion extends beyond the mirrors to collectively form a multicolor pattern comprising plurality of overlapping color regions on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: E-GREEN, LLCInventors: Chia Ming Chen, Marian Heman-Ackah, Yu Mo, Hemanth Kiran Gutti, Huikai Xie, Jessica Han, Albert D C Chen
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Patent number: 11674670Abstract: A downlight apparatus includes a downlight housing, a drawstring module and a light module. The downlight housing has a surface rim and a downlight holder. The surface rim defines a rim opening. The surface rim conceals an installation cavity. The holder defines a holder space connected to the rim opening. The downlight housing is attached in the installation cavity with a fixing unit. The drawstring module is used for collecting a pullable wire. The pullable wire is electrically connected to a power source. The light module has a light source and a light housing. The light housing is connected to a bottom end of the pullable wire for electrically connecting the power source to the light source. The light module is pulled out from the holder space to an adjustable distance from the rim opening with the pullable wire connecting the light module to the downlight housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO. LTD.Inventors: Jinfu Chen, Lina Bai, Ying Chen, Zhenyu Tang, Shuxing Gao, Yongzhe Dong
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Patent number: 11473735Abstract: A light bulb includes a bulb shell, a light source, a driver, a head housing and a bottom switch. The light source is enclosed by the bulb shell for emitting a light through the bulb shell. The driver converts an external power to a driving current supplied to the light source. The head housing has an Edison cap. The head housing is coupled to the bulb shell. The driver is enclosed by the head housing. The Edison cap is plugged to an Edison socket for receiving the external power source. The bottom switch is disposed on the bottom of the Edison cap for changing a setting of the driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: XIAMEN LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO., LTDInventors: Xiaobo Chen, Shenggan Wang, Mingyan Fu, Guanfeng Liu, Liangliang Cao, Mingli Wei, Ran Gao, Zhipeng Zhao
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Patent number: 11388790Abstract: The invention is a self-repairing light bulb and method for same, the self-repairing light bulb comprises a light bulb body forming a hollow interior for containing a set of illumination arrays, one or more light detectors to detect a set minimum level of illumination as issued from an energized illumination array, light analyzers connected to one or more light detectors and configured to activate a programmable electro-mechanical controller when a selected and currently energized illumination array fails to provide the set minimum level of illumination, the programmable electro-mechanical controller configured to energize one illumination array at a time from the set of illumination arrays in a set sequential pattern, further comprising a last illumination array energization warning system that is activated when a last-in-sequence illumination array of the set is energized.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Inventors: Daniel John Kraft, Inez Dorothey Kraft
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Patent number: 11079090Abstract: Cooling systems for LED headlight bulbs are disclosed. In some examples, a headlight bulb assembly for a vehicle headlight includes a circuit board and a first light emitting diode (LED) on the first side of the circuit board and a second LED on the second side of the circuit board. The headlight bulb assembly includes a shell at least partially enclosing the circuit board. The shell defines a sealed interior fan housing, an air intake on the first side of the circuit board, and an air exhaust on the second side of the circuit board. A circulator fan in the sealed interior fan housing is configured to draw air into the sealed interior fan housing through the air intake. The circulator fan is configured to expel the air from the sealed interior fan housing through the air exhaust.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Morimoto Lighting, LLCInventor: Yoshitaka Ishida
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Patent number: 10883674Abstract: A lighting device having a removable battery pack is provided. The lighting device comprises a light body and a battery pack. The light body comprises a light-emitting unit and a first universal serial bus (USB) interface electrically coupled to the light-emitting unit. The battery pack comprises a power supply and a second universal serial bus (USB) interface electrically coupled to the power supply. The first USB interface comprises a first data transmission terminal configured for establishing data communication with the second USB interface and a first power terminal for supplying power to the light-emitting unit; the second USB interface comprises a second data transmission terminal for establishing data communication with the first USB interface and a second power terminal for supplying power to the first power terminal. The first data transmission terminal is grounded, and the second data transmission terminal is coupled to a switch circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Inventors: Yubing Zhu, Quanquan Wang, Shibin Hu
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Patent number: 10781995Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device, including: a support member; and at least one first light source on the support member and at least one second light source on the support member, where the first light source has a first light distribution, the second light source has a second light distribution, and the first light distribution is different from the second light distribution.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Tingting Wang, Qi Long, Min Fang, Honglei Gao, Shuyi Qin
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Patent number: 10676214Abstract: A method for making an electroluminescent marking on an exterior wall of an aircraft, including a step of superpositioning of layers designed or configured to produce the electroluminescent marking on a first face of a flexible backing distinct from the aircraft to obtain a marking tape and a step of affixing the marking tape to the exterior wall of the aircraft. The disclosure herein also concerns a marking tape for the implementing of the method, a marking device obtained from the method, and an aircraft comprising the marking device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignees: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.), Airbus (S.A.S.)Inventors: Vincent Loubiere, Alix Courtadon, Matthew Tringham
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Patent number: 10253957Abstract: A combined fluorescent and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes two fluorescent lighting fixtures, each fluorescent lighting fixture configured to receive fluorescent light bulbs and having a lengthwise channel on a top surface proximate a longest side, and a mounting bracket having two external edges configured to fit into lengthwise channels on the two fluorescent lighting fixtures and configured to receive and maintain an LED light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Lifetime Products, LLCInventor: David Robert Troop, II
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Patent number: 9995456Abstract: The various embodiments relate to a LED strobe lighting fixture comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged in a linear array and which is configured to generate a strobe light effect. The light fixture comprises a central illumination LED array arranged between a first optical reflector and a second optical reflector. At a least one LED pixel array is configured to illuminate at least one of said first optical reflector and said second optical reflector. In one embodiment the LED pixels are configured to illuminate different parts of said first optical reflector or of said second optical reflector.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: MARTIN PROFESSIONAL APSInventors: Claus Ellevang Hansen, Frank Kjaer Jensen
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Patent number: 9933605Abstract: A high-radiance broadband incoherent light source is provided by pumping a body formed from a doped material, such as a Ce:YAG crystal with one or more laser diodes. The laser diodes emit at a stimulus wavelength, which may be an absorption wavelength of the body, and the body fluoresces to emit broadband light in a wide emission band. The body is either disposed in, or forms a light-concentrating cavity, e.g., reflective surfaces, which may be dichroic surfaces, can be formed on or attached to the sides of the body to concentrate the emitted light. The light is captured by a light collector that is coupled to an output face of the body to produce a broadband illumination beam. One or more of the reflective surfaces forming the light-concentrating cavity may form a heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: OPTOMAK, INC.Inventors: Guy Rousseau, Sead Doric
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Patent number: 9929325Abstract: A lighting device including an emissive material comprising quantum dots and a liquid medium disposed within a sealed container with at least a portion of a light guiding member disposed within the sealed container. Products including a lighting device in accordance with the invention are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Gagan Mahan, Peter T. Kazlas
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Patent number: 9915415Abstract: A lamp structure has a film-coated glass tube fixed by a body and a fixing element. The film-coated glass tube has 3D images film-coated on an inner wall for projection. A hollow tube passing through the film-coated glass tube is connected to a lighting bulb at a top thereof and has a projecting bulb connected in a middle section thereof for projection on the film-coated glass tube. Thereby the present invention is able to display 3D images by projection with a strongly fixed structure of the film-coated glass tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Inventor: Tsung-Han Tsai
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Patent number: 9845942Abstract: A light strip system for securing luminaire units and supplying them with power having an elongate support structure, especially at least one support rail for securing the luminaire units and power supply extending along the support structure for supplying the luminaire units with power. The power supply includes first lines which extend along the support structure and define a first power supply circuit (I), and second lines which extend over part of the length of the first power supply circuit (I) along the support structure and define a second power supply circuit (II) which is designed to be in electrical contact with the luminaire units, the first power supply circuit (I) being coupled to the second power supply circuit (II) by a converter unit which converts a first supply voltage available in the first power supply circuit (I) to a second supply voltage suitable for operating the luminaire units.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBHInventor: Gerald Ladstaetter
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Patent number: 9814378Abstract: An apparatus for providing a light output to an optical guide for illumination of an imaged object including a plurality of solid state light-emitting sources each of which are independently powered and independently controlled, each light-emitting source emitting light at a wavelength which is different from the wavelength emitted by the other light-emitting sources. The apparatus also includes a heat sink configured to thermally couple the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources and provide conduction of heat generated by the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources. The apparatus further includes an optical elements to collect, collimate, and combine the emissions from the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources into a combined beam of light to be optically coupled to the light guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Novadaq Technologies Inc.Inventor: Frederick Allen Moore
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Patent number: 9744777Abstract: The curing assembly of this invention has one or more fiber optic cables, each transmitting light to a head, which distributes the light onto a substrate in a desired geometric pattern and intensity. Little or none of the heat generated by a light source is transmitted to the vicinity of the substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Air Motion Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael H Brown, Robert L Sargent
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Patent number: 9632240Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a ring-shaped light guide including ring-shaped light entry and light exit faces; and light-emitting devices arranged in a ring at predetermined intervals, at positions opposite the light entry face. The light guide includes collimating portions that collimate light emitted from the light-emitting devices. Each of the collimating portions includes light-reflecting faces for collimating, in the direction of the optical axis of the collimating portion, light emitted from the corresponding light-emitting device. The light-reflecting faces include: an outer reflecting face; an inner reflecting face; a lateral reflecting face; and a large radius reflecting face. A distance from the optical axis to an optical axis-side end portion of at least one of the outer reflecting face, the inner reflecting face, and the lateral reflecting face is less than a distance from the optical axis to an optical axis-side end portion of the large radius reflecting face.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Makoto Kai, Tomoyuki Ogata, Yoshihiko Kanayama, Hiro Aoki
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Patent number: 9562671Abstract: A lighting device (100) includes a housing (104) enclosing a housing interior (108), a light source (132), a light converter (136), and a color tuning device. The light source is configured for emitting a primary light beam of a primary wavelength (140) through the housing interior. The light converter includes a luminescent material (144) facing the housing interior and configured for emitting secondary light (156, 158) of one or more wavelengths different from the primary wavelength, in response to excitation by the primary light beam. The housing includes a light exit (124) for outputting a combination of primary light and secondary light. The color tuning device is configured for adjusting a position of the primary light beam relative to the luminescent material.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Research Triangle InstituteInventor: James Lynn Davis
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Patent number: 9450162Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to improved lighting systems and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a lighting system includes a glass substrate with one or more apertures. An LED or other light source is disposed at one end of the aperture such that light from the LED directed through the aperture of the glass substrate exits the opposite end of the aperture. Inner surfaces of the aperture have a mirroring material such as silver to reflect the emitted light from the LED. In certain example embodiments, a remote phosphor article or layer is disposed opposite the LED at the other end of the aperture. In certain example embodiment, a lens is disposed in the aperture, between the remote phosphor article and the LED.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Jemssy Alvarez
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Patent number: 9445551Abstract: A modular LED system is provided that includes a frame having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) of at least two different colors for generating light within a color spectrum. The LEDs are mounted on or adjacent to a plate equipped with cooling medium for cooling the LEDs. The system includes a processor for controlling an amount of electrical current supplied to the LEDs to determine a color of light generated by the LEDs, and a flat translucent member having translucent lenses for decreasing or increasing the diffusion angle for light emitted from each LED. The system is suitable for illuminating plants to supplement natural light without substantially interfering with the amount of natural light due to its narrow width. The system delivers uniform illumination and reduces energy and maintenance costs. The system may be installed in a commercial greenhouse.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: FIONIA LIGHTING APSInventors: Kirk Chapman, Thomas Rubaek, John Erland Oestergaard, Soeren Hassing, Poul Lindstorff Johansen, Jens Joergen Loensmann Iversen
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Patent number: 9341337Abstract: A vehicle headlight device includes a light guide plate, a light source device and a light-pattern adjustment plate. A thickness of the light guide plate is gradually increased from a light incident side to a light reflection side, and the light reflection side is provided with a parabolic surface. The light source device is disposed to coincide with or be near a focus point of the parabolic surface. The parabolic surface reflects at least one light beam emitted from the light source device to allow the light beam to propagate in an alignment direction. The light-pattern adjustment plate has multiple grooves. The grooves are parallel to each other and arranged on a surface of the light-pattern adjustment plate facing the light guide plate, and a longitudinal direction of the grooves is different to the alignment direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chih-Chieh Yu, Han-Wen Tsai
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Patent number: 9080754Abstract: A light of a light string includes a receptacle having upper and lower sections. The upper section includes a support plate on which an LED straddles. The lower section includes therein a separation board and two stop boards having a wedge-like shape arranged at each side of the separation board. The pins of the LED extend into the lower section and each positioned against an upright face of the separation board and the stop boards. Metal cores of electrical wires that are partially stripped are received between the stop boards to contact the pins of the LED. A bottom lid having holding board provided thereon is coupled to the lower section, so that the holding boards force the metal cores of the electrical wires into tight engagement with the pins of the LED by being fixed between the separation board and the stop boards.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventor: De-Hui Lin
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Patent number: 9041306Abstract: An illumination device (1) comprises: input terminals (2) for coupling to AC mains; a LED string (10) connected in series with the input terminals; a rectifier (30), having input terminals connected in series with the LED string; a controllable voltage source (40), having input terminals coupled to the rectifier output terminals; a series arrangement of at least one auxiliary LED (51) and a second ballast resistor (52) connected to the output terminals of the controllable voltage source. The voltage source comprises: a series arrangement of an adjustable first resistor (46) and a second resistor (47) connected in parallel to the input terminals; a tuneable Zener diode (49) connected in parallel to the output terminals, having a control input terminal (48) connected to the node between the two resistors; wherein positive output terminal is connected to positive input terminal and negative output terminal is connected to negative input terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Georg Sauerlaender
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Patent number: 8979301Abstract: An apparatus for providing a light output to an optical guide for illumination of an imaged object including a plurality of solid state light-emitting sources each of which are independently powered and independently controlled, each light-emitting source emitting light at a wavelength which is different from the wavelength emitted by the other light-emitting sources. The apparatus also includes a heat sink configured to thermally couple the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources and provide conduction of heat generated by the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources. The apparatus further includes an optical elements to collect, collimate, and combine the emissions from the plurality of solid state light-emitting sources into a combined beam of light to be optically coupled to the light guide.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Novadaq Technologies Inc.Inventor: Allen Moore
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Patent number: 8858044Abstract: A foldable LED table lamp is provided. The foldable LED table lamp includes a base, an elongated holder, an elongated lamp body, an LED emitting element fixed in the lamp body, and a touch sensitive switch. The elongated holder has a first end hinged to the base and an opposing second. The elongated lamp body has a first end hinged to the second end of the holder. The lamp body is rotatable between a first position where the lamp body is substantially perpendicular to the holder and a second position where the lamp body is juxtaposed with and parallel with the holder. The touch sensitive switch is mounted on the base and is configured to control the LED emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chiang-Kuo Tang, Dao-Cai Zheng, Xiao-Ling Yang
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Patent number: 8845133Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) including an insulating barrier between heat sources and heat sensitive components. The heat sensitive barrier is in the form of an insulative layer of cement applied between the heat generating components of the CFL and one or more heat sensitive components of the CFL. The cement can also fix or secure various components within the lamp thereby eliminating the need for some or all of the support structure of a conventional CFL.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Peter Ivan Poczik, Laszlo Bankuti, Karoly Talosi, Peter Mora
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Patent number: 8841834Abstract: Solid state lighting systems using organic LEDs (OLEDs) are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide a solid state lighting system and a luminaire wherein substantially white light is generated by a combination of an organic LED (OLED) and another type of solid state emitter. The other type of solid state emitter may be, for example, a conventional LED made from inorganic materials. The OLED is positioned so that substantially white light is emitted from the lighting system by mixing light from the two types of sources. In some embodiments, a dichroic mirror can also be used at the opening of a mixing chamber to prevent absorption of light from the OLED back into the mixing chamber or conventional LEDs within the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventor: Paul Kenneth Pickard
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Patent number: 8820972Abstract: Disclosed herein are exterior architectural fixtures employing LED-based light sources that are capable of projecting light over long distances and providing a wide variety of lighting effects with high lumen output. These lighting fixtures have improved heat dissipation properties and are particularly suitable for large-scale façade washing and for illuminating large architectural structures, such as skyscrapers, casinos, and retail establishments, integrating efficient and compact power supply and control components for driving high-intensity LEDs to achieve a vast variety of lighting effects on a large scale.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Tomas Mollnow, Ryan Williamson, Steven Kondo, Eric Roth, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20140238970Abstract: Apparatus for providing pulsed or continuous energy in a process chamber are provided herein. The apparatus may include a lamphead including a set of lamps, wherein the first set of lamps are not solid state light sources, and a set of solid state light sources disposed on the lamp head, to provide pulsed or continuous energy to the process chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: JOSEPH JOHNSON, JOHN GERLING, KLAUS SCHUEGRAF
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Patent number: 8764257Abstract: An optical device, in particular for a motor vehicle, such as a lighting or indicating device, this device comprising at least two light sources associated with different predetermined photometric functions and a principal light guide comprising an emergent end and arranged to guide the light generated by the light sources towards this emergent end, so that this emergent end defines a common illuminating surface for the two photometric functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Valeo VisionInventor: Antoine De Lamberterie
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Patent number: 8746922Abstract: LED based illumination modules are realized that are visually color matched to light sources not based on LEDs based on visually matched color spaces. A visually matched color space is employed to both instrumentally and visually match an LED based light source with a light source not based on LEDs. In one aspect, an LED based illumination module is realized to achieve a target color point in a visually matched color space within a predetermined tolerance. In another aspect, an LED based illumination module is realized to visually match a light source not based on LEDs. A target color point in the CIE 1931 XYZ color space is derived based at least in part on the spectrum of the visually matched LED based illumination module. LED based illumination modules visually matched to light sources not based on LEDs are realized based on the derived target color point.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Xicato, Inc.Inventors: Gerard Harbers, Raghuram L. V. Petluri
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Publication number: 20140085876Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, there is provided a work light, which includes a housing, a light source including one of a light-emitting diode and a compact fluorescent light, and a light assembly including a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The work light further includes a power source, and a light focusing mechanism including a slide switch. The slide switch controls a focus distance of light emitted from the light source. The light focusing mechanism is configured to focus light emitted from the light source, when the slide switch is positioned in a first position, and configured to scatter light emitted from the light source, when the slide switch is positioned in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Marc Howard Fields, Li Dong Xie
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Publication number: 20130335960Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for deriving composite beams from a plurality of light sources such as LEDs. Optical units comprising a plurality of light sources, each source having an associated optic which is individually positionable, are developed using optimization techniques that allow for lighting different target areas in an effective manner by rotating or otherwise positioning the reflectors, refractive lenses, TIR lenses, or other lens types to create a composite beam. The apparatus, methods, and systems of lighting herein make it possible to widely vary the types of beams from an available fixture using a small number of optics and fixtures. In some cases, by using a combination of individual beam patterns from the same or different types of light sources, a small set of individual optics may be sufficient to create a majority of the typical and specialized composite beams needed to meet the needs of most lighting projects and target areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATIONInventors: MYRON GORDIN, LAWRENCE H. BOXLER, MATTHEW D. DROST, LUKE C. MCKEE, CHRIS P. LICKISS
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Patent number: 8602588Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for deriving composite beams from a plurality of light sources such as LEDs. Optical units comprising a plurality of light sources, each source having an associated optic which is individually positionable, are developed using optimization techniques that allow for lighting different target areas in an effective manner by rotating or otherwise positioning the reflectors, refractive lenses, TIR lenses, or other lens types to create a composite beam. The apparatus, methods, and systems of lighting herein make it possible to widely vary the types of beams from an available fixture using a small number of optics and fixtures. In some cases, by using a combination of individual beam patterns from the same or different types of light sources, a small set of individual optics may be sufficient to create a majority of the typical and specialized composite beams needed to meet the needs of most lighting projects and target areas.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron Gordin, Lawrence H. Boxler, Matthew D. Drost, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss
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Patent number: 8517563Abstract: An image lens structure includes a lens module, a supplementary lamp, a light shield, and a lid. The lens module has an image lens that is surrounded by the supplementary lamp. The light shield is fixed to an inner portion of the supplementary lamp by engagement screws and springs. The image lens is surrounded by the light shield. The lid is disposed over the image lens. The light shield abuts the lid around the active area of the image lens, and is capable of moving with the orientation of the image lens. The light shield prevents dazzle resulting from the light generated by the supplementary lamp.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yang Ma, Shao-Hung Wang
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Patent number: 8511865Abstract: An LED lamp that includes a housing forming an open cavity, a plurality of LEDs configured to produce a light output disposed in the cavity, a lens disposed over the LEDs for focusing and/or diffusing the light output, and a redirection shield disposed in the cavity. The redirection shield includes a base plate with a plurality of apertures formed therein, and a plurality of shielding plates extending from a top surface of the base plate. The LEDs extend through the apertures. The shielding plates block a portion of the light output such that an overall light distribution of the light output from the LED lamp is asymmetric.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Leotek Electronics CorporationInventors: Chin-Wang Tu, Shih Chang Wang, Pin-Hao Hsu, Yi-Kai Cheng
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Patent number: 8506114Abstract: A lighting device comprising a white light source, a filter which filters blue light from the white light, and a second light source which emits red light and/or reddish-orange light. In some embodiments, the white light source comprises a solid state light emitter. A method of lighting, comprising illuminating a white light source, illuminating a red and/or reddish-orange light source, the light sources being positioned and oriented such that the light mixes, and filtering blue light from the mixed light. A method of lighting, comprising illuminating a white light source, filtering blue light from the white light, and illuminating a red and/or reddish-orange light source. A light filter, comprising a first filter component which has a wall region and a window region, and a second filter component comprising two or more reflection regions. Also, methods of filtering.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventor: Antony Paul Van De Ven
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Publication number: 20130193857Abstract: An energy efficient lighting fixture includes a light emitting diode section, a first high intensity fluorescent section having a first bulb and provided adjacent the light emitting diode section, and a second high intensity fluorescent section having a second bulb and provided adjacent the light emitting diode section. The fixture also includes a first reflector partially surrounding the first bulb and a second reflector partially surrounding the second bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 8485696Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can include louvers. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices and a second set of illumination devices. The second set of illumination devices can be capable of emitting a dynamic illumination event.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLCInventors: David L. Pringle, Mirko Zakula, Jeff Emmerich, Chris Sherwin, Kevin Kopp
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Publication number: 20130170198Abstract: A lamp structure capable of switching light-emitting mode includes a carrying base (1), a light-guiding pillar (2), at least one LED (3), a fluorescent lamp (4) and a control module (5). The light-guiding pillar (2) is mounted on the carrying base (1). The LED (3) is correspondingly arranged to the light-guiding pillar (2). The fluorescent lamp (4) is fixed to the carrying base (1) and surrounds an external periphery of the light-guiding pillar (2). The control module (5) is used to switch power-on or power-off of the LED (3) and the fluorescent lamp (4). Accordingly, the fluorescent lamp (4) and the LED (3) are prevented from limiting light-emitting performance with each other, such that overall light-emitting efficiency and light-emitting performance of the lamp is enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Hsiu-Yu HSU
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Publication number: 20130057833Abstract: The present invention seeks to realize an illumination optical system that has low etendues, a longer operating life and a higher brightness. The illumination optical system comprises: a laser light source that generates an excitation light; a fluorescent substance that generates a fluorescent light in response to the excitation light, a light tunnel that outputs the excitation light input at one end thereof to the fluorescent substance from the other end thereof, and that outputs the fluorescent light generated by the fluorescent substance from the one end thereof; and an optical element that is placed within a light path between the laser light source and the light tunnel, and that reflects the excitation light, but allows the fluorescent light to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.Inventor: Atsushi Katou
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Publication number: 20130051055Abstract: An apparatus including at least one Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) mounted on a platform; a mechanism for controlling the at least one LEDs; and at least one refractive optic lenses for focusing at least one light beam from the at least one LEDs into at least one well-defined light beams and for directing the at least one well-defined light beams either in an upward direction or in a sideward direction to the platform. In one example, the platform is a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Ali Omidfar
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Patent number: 8366304Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Eric Geoffroy, Jerome Monnot, Michel Andrieu
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Publication number: 20120327648Abstract: A reptile lamp for installation in a top side of a reptile tank to provide illumination is disclosed to include a housing equipped with a high-voltage circuit and a LED start control circuit, a LED lamp panel mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the LED start control circuit and carrying multiple white LEDs and red LEDs for emitting white light or red light subject to the control of the LED start control circuit, and phosphor-coated cold cathode tubes mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the high-voltage circuit for emitting ultraviolet light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Yu-Chin WANG