Adjustable Patents (Class 362/249.03)
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Patent number: 8466619Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes an adapter that converts power into driving power; a light emitting device illumination part that is detachably and electrically connected to the adapter to emit light according to the driving power from the adapter; and a driving unit that controls an illumination direction of the light emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Hwan Lee, Kwan Soo Jang, Chung Hyun Cho
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Patent number: 8459837Abstract: An illuminating device including a plurality of reels each having retractable cords on opposed ends thereof, the plurality of reels located between a plurality of light emitting sources for allowing the light emitting sources to expand and retract with respect to each other, where the plurality of light emitting sources are connected to each other in a series configuration and a retraction mechanism for depressing the plurality of light emitting sources, substantially simultaneously, into a retracted configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Patent number: 8459836Abstract: An illumination device includes a first lighting element, a second lighting element and a pivoting shaft. The first lighting element includes a first lighting module and a first power module contacted with one side of the first lighting module for providing power to the first lighting module. The second lighting element includes a second lighting module and a second power module contacted with one side of the second lighting module for providing power to the second lighting module. The pivoting shaft includes a first stick and a second stick detachable engaging with the first stick. The first stick is rotatably connected to the first power module. The second stick is rotatably connected to the second power module.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
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Publication number: 20130141914Abstract: An LED lamp includes a first light device and a second light device. The first light device includes a first cover and a first light strip received in the first cover. The second light device included a second cover and a second light strip received in the second cover. The second light device is movably mounted to the first light device. A light emitting area of the second light strip of the second light device is changeable according to movement of the second light device relative to the first light device whereby a total light emitting area of the LED lamp is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicants: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., CHAMP TECH OPTICAL (FOSHAN) CORPORATIONInventors: CHI-YUAN LAI, HAI-FANG SHAN
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Patent number: 8455901Abstract: An LED unit includes a plurality of LEDs connected to each other and a plate supporting the LEDs. Each LED includes a base, a chip mounted on the base, a pair of leads fixed to the base and electrically connected to the chip and an encapsulant sealing the chip. The base includes a main body and a pair of steps. The leads each have two opposite ends protruding from two opposite ends of the main body and located below/above a corresponding step. The protruding ends of the leads of each LED are connected to those of adjacent LEDs to electrically connect the LEDs in series or in parallel.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shiun-Wei Chan, Chih-Hsun Ke
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Patent number: 8454198Abstract: A stringed light set having a pair of conductors for supplying electricity and at least one light electrically connected to the conductors for receiving electricity and providing luminance. The at least one light being adapted to move between a use position and a storage position relative to the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Christine A. Garrett
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Patent number: 8454197Abstract: A light for operating rooms includes a light housing (2), several LED illumination modules that are adjustable for focusing purposes, and a unit for focusing the illumination modules. In order to prevent the light from being accidentally moved from the center of gravity on a gimbal mount, the illumination modules encompass a swivel plate (32), which is pivotally mounted on the light housing (2) and is provided with an LED array (34) that is arranged thereon.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: TRILUX Medical GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hermann Hauschulte, Guenter Jaeger
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Patent number: 8449144Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, method, and system for producing a customizable composite beam from a plurality of solid state light sources. Each light source is associated with individually adjustable fixture components which allow for a variety of lighting needs to be addressed. The composite beam is a collective of the beam projected from each adjustable component/light source combination; each individual beam being of customized shape or standard shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Lawrence H. Boxler, Chris P. Lickiss, Luke C. McKee
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Patent number: 8439522Abstract: An angle-adjusting LED lighting apparatus includes an LED light source on which LEDs and a printed circuit board electrically connected to the LEDs are mounted. A lens diffuses light illuminated from the LEDs, and a case houses the LED light source and the lens. At least one portion of an outer surface of the case is circular-shaped, an uneven part is formed at the circular-shaped outer surface of the case, and an engaging groove is formed inside the uneven part and penetrates the case along a length of the case. The apparatus includes an angle-adjustment member having an uneven surface that engages with the uneven part on one surface, and an engagement fixing member that engages with an outer fixing member on which the lighting apparatus is to be mounted using an engaging member. The engaging member penetrates the angle-adjustment member and is inserted into the engaging groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Jong Chen Kim
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Publication number: 20130114262Abstract: A modular lighting system, which includes at least one power supply, an expandable support frame and a number of LED lamps which are attached to the expandable support frame. Also a modular lighting system, including at least one power supply, a number of lamps, a number of hub assemblies, each hub assembly having at least one interlocking slot, and least one interlocking connector, which interlocks with one of the interlocking slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Thomas David McClellan
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Patent number: 8434921Abstract: Microprocessor-controlled light emitting diode (LED) arrays are built into an extruded tubular lens within a mast that is connected to a base assembly. A means of mounting, which may be an adjustable clamp, permits the base assembly to be connected to a seat post or other mounting point on a bicycle or other vehicle. The tubular lens allows for substantial dispersion of light, and various light patterns produced by the arrays may be selected and those patterns alternated automatically to achieve greater visibility of the vehicle to surrounding motorists. A handle within the base assembly allows a rider to lower the mast from its vertical operating position easily and pivotally up to 90 degrees parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame to facilitate mounting and dismounting the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventor: Gerald A. Sherwin
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Patent number: 8434900Abstract: A ring-shaped illuminating apparatus with variable projection angle includes a fixing ring, a plurality of swing plates and a plurality of light elements. The fixing ring is connected to the camera. The swing plates each have a fixing end pivotally connected to the fixing ring and a free end away from the fixing end. The swing plates can change their status from an opened status to a closed status. While in the closed status, the free ends of the swing plates are close to each other. While in the opened status, the free ends of the swing plates are away from each other. Each of the swing plates has an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The inner faces of the swing plates face to each other in the closed status. The light elements are respectively arranged on the inner faces of the swing plates.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Lumos Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Yi Yang
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Patent number: 8434898Abstract: Apparatus, systems, architectures, and methods provide interlocked modular lighting array units to operate as a single large light source. The modular lighting array units may be connected by a network, and the modular lighting array units may communicate and send and receive control or status signals. In some embodiments, the signals may correspond to status of light sources or LEDs, lighting functions, effects routines, and various other signals of communication.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Nila Inc.Inventors: James Sanfilippo, Alan McFarland
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Patent number: 8430530Abstract: A luminaire, such as a lamp assembly or a floor lamp, umbrella, or planar or sheet-like like light emitting surface includes a conforming mechanism for selectively curving the light emitting surface. A convex profile will diffuse light while a concave profile will concentrate light, it being intended that the surface can be conformable up to a five inch (5?) radius of curvature in either direction. The light panel portions may be of the same color, or may be different colors that will result in different mixing of the light when made from different colors.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Deeder Aurongzeb, Thomas Alexander Knapp
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Patent number: 8430529Abstract: An LED worklight includes a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first LED die package disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first LED die package. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a zero degree closed orientation to about a 359 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The first and second panels each include an attachment mechanism having an elastic band with a hook attached thereto. The attachment mechanisms are used to attach or hang the worklight to or around one or more objects. The attachment mechanisms are stored in the worklight such that the attachment mechanisms do not interfere with its operation when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: James Richard Christ, Chris Bryant
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Patent number: 8419235Abstract: A lighting system including a powering rod and a first lighting unit is provided. The powering rod is used for providing power. The first lighting unit includes a housing, a light source, an inner ring body and an outer ring body. The light source is disposed inside the housing. The inner ring body, disposed in the housing, has a hollowed portion for receiving the powering rod and is electrically connected to the powering rod. The outer ring body, disposed on the inner ring body fixed to the housing. The outer ring body is capable of rotating with respect to the inner ring body for rotating the housing. When the outer ring body is rotated to a first position, the first lighting unit is in a first lighting state. When the outer ring body is rotated to a second position, the first lighting unit is in a second lighting state.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Tai-Sheng Chen, Hsun-Li Huang, Mong-Yong Sim, Jiung-Cheng Pan, Ho-Tsung Hsueh, Wen-Ming Wu, Cheng-En Wu
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Patent number: 8414155Abstract: A luminaire having a plurality of LED boards mounted within a housing is provided. Each LED board has at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon and an axis extending from a first end of the board to a second end of the board. Each LED board is adjusted about its respective axis to an orientation that is unique from at least two other LED boards.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Robert Catone, Charles S. Oldani, Robert F. Hammer, Timothy A. Stout, Robert Kloepple
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Publication number: 20130083534Abstract: A light-emitting diode lamp includes a lamp shield and light-emitting diode modules mounted in the lamp shield. The lamp shield includes two side bars spaced from each other. The light-emitting diode modules are located between the two side bars and arranged side by side along lengthwise direction of the side bars. Each of the light-emitting diode modules is rotatably mounted on the two side bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: YUN CHEN, JIAN-GANG WANG, RUI-XIAN LI
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Publication number: 20130077305Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed that can be aimed by external adjustment devices/features/means without the need to open the sealed LED module. Heat from the LEDs and/or LED mounting assembly can be transferred to the outside air while the module is tilted, e.g., up to 15 degrees, or more, from vertical. Additionally, the modular structure of the inground LED light can allow for upgrade/renewal of associated electronics with only minor disassembly. Moreover, the thermal dissipation/management afforded by the designs of embodiments can allow for an increase of the LED useful service life. The sealing of the inground light unit can preclude the chance of an end user (e.g., service technician) from causing the unit to leak and thereby cause premature failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: LSI Industries, Inc.
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Patent number: 8403516Abstract: A solar shutter includes a frame, a plurality of slats pivotably attached within the frame, a plurality of solar cells mounted on the slats and multiple LEDs. The frame has a power storage apparatus for storing power absorbed by the solar cells. Each slat includes a base and a light pervious cover fixed on the base. In an embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the frame to face opposite ends of the cover. In a further embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the bases within the slats. The light emitted from the LEDs is radiated into an inside of a building through the covers.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
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Patent number: 8403509Abstract: An LED lamp includes a housing, a conducting ring mounted on the housing, a shade swivelably mounted on the housing, an LED module mounted on the shade, and two conducting pins each electrically connected with the LED module and each electrically connected with the conducting ring. Thus, when the LED module is moved in concert with the shade, each of the two conducting pins is slidably in contact with the conducting ring to connect the LED module electrically with the conducting ring and to connect the LED module electrically with the metallic base and the power contact plate through the conducting ring so as to form an electrical circuit so that the LED module can be rotated through three hundred and sixty degrees (360°) so as to change the lighting direction of the LED module.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventors: Hua-Chun Chin, Hung-Yuan Lin, Fu-Wi Teng
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Patent number: 8403534Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system, a light element for use in such system, and a display comprising such a lighting system. The lighting system comprises light elements (5) such as LEDs or OLEDs, located between two preferably transparent substrates (2, 3) provided with an electrically conducting layers. The light element has sliding electrical contacts, enabling movement of the light element between the substrates while being lit. Such a system provides a relatively simple lighting system allowing for easy modification.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Ties Van Bommel, Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet
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Patent number: 8393750Abstract: The extendable strobe light device (1) comprises a telescoping light mount (10) bearing a strobe light (11). By manual operation or by power to an antenna drive motor (23) the telescoping light mount (10) is extended or retracted. An insulated electrical conductor (28) provides power to the strobe light (11). The insulated electrical conductor (28) is wound on a negator reel (46). A negator spring reel assembly (32) contains a negator spring (400) retracts the insulated electrical conductor (28) when the telescoping light mount (10) is retracted. An electrical brush assembly (43) comprises a brush assembly insulated housing (52) composed of a rigid material including metals and plastics. The brush assembly insulated housing (52) is affixed to the case by screws or bolts (34).Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Parley A. Clement
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Patent number: 8393757Abstract: Provided is a light-bulb type LED lamp 10 including a plurality of LEDs 67-78, a base 12, a lighting circuit unit that converts commercial power provided through the base 12 into power for lighting the LEDs 67-78, and a heat radiation member 16 that includes a bowl-shaped portion 42. Two stages 46 and 48, extending inwards from an inner circumferential surface 44 of the bowl-shaped portion 42, are provided in a direction of a central axis X of the bowl-shaped portion 42. The LEDs 67-78 are mounted on the stages 46 and 48 in a circumferential direction around the central axis X.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Takaari Uemoto, Shinya Kawagoe, Naotaka Hashimoto, Toshiyasu Kojima, Taku Ikeda, Yasuyuki Ueda, Hideo Nagai, Hiroshi Nohara
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Publication number: 20130051059Abstract: An optically adjustable light module, such as a daytime running lamp of a motor vehicle, includes a housing. At least one light source is rotatable about a rotational axis and has an optical axis, the light source being disposed in an interior of the housing. A direction adjuster is disposed at an exterior of the housing. The housing is sealed against moisture. Movement of the direction adjuster rotates the light source about the rotational axis and adjusts a position of the optical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Abai, Zoltan Bako, Istvan Mudra, Jozsef Gallai, Imre Molnar, Peter Pinter
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Patent number: 8376564Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 8376583Abstract: A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. Interchangeable lenses are provided over the LEDs and are removably coupled to the mounting strip by a quick-connect device. A separate multi-position power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by any one or more of: interchanging lenses on the LEDs, interchanging mounting strips within the elongated channels, and selectively adjusting the multi-position power control device for each of the mounting strips.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac
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Patent number: 8376582Abstract: A luminaire having a plurality of LED boards mounted within a housing is provided. Each LED board has at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon and an axis extending from a first end of the board to a second end of the board. Each LED board is adjusted about its respective axis to an orientation that is unique from at least two other LED boards.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Robert Catone, Charles S. Oldani, Robert F. Hammer, Timothy A. Stout, Robert Kloepple
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Patent number: 8366291Abstract: Device including a tubular element (1), with a flexible printed circuit (3) of conducting tracks (32) on which are a number of LED diodes (31) and contact ports (33) for supply thereof; a flexible cover (2), formed by a coextruded profile with a diffuser back (21), configured in a flexible material and a base (22) made of a material of greater rigidity; said base includes a longitudinal aperture (23) and a set (25) of male and female configurations connectable by pressure for opening and closing the inner recess (24) for reception of the printed circuit (3); and an external connector (4), comprising two sets of electrically conducting connection pins (41a, 41b), or a holder (42c) with contacts (40) for the electric contact of the ports (33) and tracks (32), to terminals (45) for connection to the external supply.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Friedemann Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20130021787Abstract: A lighting device including at least one light source and a light source body attached to the light source. The light source body rotates for multi-positional lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventor: Matthew D. Noble
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Patent number: 8356916Abstract: An apparatus, method, or system of lighting units comprising a plurality of lighting elements, such as one or more LEDs, each element having an associated optic which is individually positionable. In embodiments of the present invention, one or more optics 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, method, or system of lighting herein makes it possible to widely vary the types of beams from an available fixture using a small number of inventoried optics and fixtures. In some cases, by using a combination of individual beam patterns, a small set of individual optics would 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: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron Gordin, Lawrence H. Boxler, Garrett J. Young, Matthew D. Drost, Luke C. McKee
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Patent number: 8356908Abstract: A mirror includes a frame holding back-to-back a pair of reflective mirror plates having different magnification factors, each plate having a reflective central area and an outer concentric light-transmissive window area. Rotatable pivot joints supporting the frame between opposed arms of a support yoke and enable the frame to be rotated to orient a selected plate in a forward-facing use position. A hoop-shaped printed circuit board having circumferentially spaced apart light emitting diodes (LED's) protruding therefrom is located between inner facing surfaces of the mirror plates. Objects in front of a mirror plates are illuminated by direct LED rays emitted forwardly through the window areas and by indirect LED rays reflected from reflective inner facing surfaces of the mirror plates, and from the forward facing surface of a movable reflector ring within the frame which falls rearward when the frame is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Zlatko Zadro
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Patent number: 8356920Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a base, a first light source housing, and a second light source housing. The first and second light source housings each can include a lighting element (e.g., a light-emitting diode). The first and second light source housings can be independently moveable relative to the base. For example, the first light source housing can be rotatable relative to the base around a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being substantially perpendicular to the second axis. Similarly, the second light source housing can be rotatable relative to the base around a third axis and a fourth axis, the third axis being substantially perpendicular to the fourth axis. The base can include a battery compartment and wires electrically connecting the battery compartment to the first and second light source housings.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Publication number: 20130010458Abstract: In a luminaire, comprising a light source (2) having at least one LED and a heat sink (4) for cooling the LED, the light source (2) is arranged pivotably with respect to the heat sink (4), wherein three lever arms (6, 8, 10) that act on the light source (2) are provided and the luminaire is designed such that the light source (2) is pressed against the heat sink (4) by the three lever arms (6, 8, 10). Moreover, a spring element (12), which acts on a first (6) of the three lever arms (6, 8, 10), and an adjusting means (14) for adjusting a second (8) of the three lever arms (6, 8, 10) are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbHInventor: Gerald Ladstätter
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Patent number: 8348463Abstract: An illumination device has a board, a plurality of light emitting elements that are mounted on the board, the plurality of light emitting elements being disposed such that a light irradiation direction of each light emitting element becomes substantially perpendicular to the board, and a plurality of lenses. Each of the plurality of lens is paired with one of the plurality of light emitting elements. A relative positional relationship between the light emitting element and the lens in each pair varies according to a position on the board in which the corresponding light emitting element is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Omron CorporationInventors: Hideyuki Murai, Naoki Nishimori, Kosuke Sugiyama, Akira Matsui, Kenji Homma, Jun Ota, Sayuki Nakada, Rie Masuda
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Publication number: 20130003379Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a light head includes a housing structure, a light source, and a lens or transparent window through which light emitted by the head light source is passed. The head further includes an electrical module, and a plurality of separate light emitting diode (LED) modules as the light source, connected to the electrical module to provide electrical power to the LED modules. The LED modules are supported in the housing structure by a bracket system, which also permits angular adjustment of an interior pair of the modules to adjust an illumination pattern of the light head. An exemplary application is for a streetlight head unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Niranjan B. De Silva
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Publication number: 20130003378Abstract: A lamppost head assembly comprising a housing compartment having a cavity, a panel and at least one fastener. The panel has a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) positioned on a first surface and a heat sink positioned on a second surface opposite to the first surface. The heat sink is adapted to fit into the cavity for dissipating the panel's heat into the housing compartment. The at least one fastener maintains the panel at an angle with the housing compartment from a plurality of angle options and may optionally further maintain the heat sink into the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Jean-Guy Dubé, Jean Morin, Camille Chagnon
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Patent number: 8342709Abstract: LED module, arrays of LED modules, luminaires incorporating such arrays, and methods of illumination where the configuration of respective components facilitates any one or more of desired angle, location and shape of illumination provided by the LEDs. LED modules are selectively disposed on a carrier plate. Each of the LED modules includes a substantially planar LED circuit board with LED chips disposed thereon, a heat sink formed of heat transmitting material and having a mounting surface for accommodating an LED circuit board to dissipate heat from the LED chips, and a reflector with its reflective surface disposed with respect to the LED chips to direct the emitted light toward an axis of illumination extending away from and substantially perpendicular to a plane containing the planar LED circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Thomas C. Lueken, Michael S. Neuer
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Patent number: 8342713Abstract: A method of lighting for use in motion picture and video production including, in various embodiments, the steps: providing lighting modules, each having one or more manual controls for controlling light output characteristics such as the intensity and hue of light produced and each capable of wirelessly communicating with other lighting modules over a wireless data network; interconnecting the lighting modules on the wireless data network; and adjusting the light produced by all lighting modules through adjustments using any one of the networked lighting modules.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Zylight LLCInventors: James H. Collias, Charles H. Collias, Nicholas J. Foster
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Publication number: 20120320594Abstract: The light device with display means has track-means and removable LED-unit(s) which disclosure to apply the display means for inner track-means and LED-unit(s) so can make the light device with value appearance. The features to use track-means and Removable LED-unit(s) which can replace, change, add or reduce the number of the LED-unit(s) instantly to come out different cost, brightness, color, viewing angle, different location for Illumination, different emit directions of light beam, functions, effects just simple to remove the said LED-unit(s) within the track-means. Furthermore, track-means may in multiple-surface construction so can has multiple track-means to install desire LED-unit(s) with desired length of track-means and width of the each LED-unit(s) can come out variety different light device in seconds because all LED-unit(s) can be removable, change position, add or reduce the number of the LED-unit(s) so this is big improvement for all light device(s) at conventional market applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventor: Tseng-Lu CHIEN
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Patent number: 8322885Abstract: A lamp including a carrier and a plurality of light source modules stacked to the carrier is provided. Each light source module includes a circuit board and a plurality of light-emitting diodes, wherein the light-emitting diodes are disposed on at least one side of the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Lextar Electronics CorporationInventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Cheng-Hung Yang
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Patent number: 8317363Abstract: An LED lamp includes a body, a first LED illuminant located at a side of the body and a second LED illuminant located at another side of the body opposite to the side of the body. An intersecting angle exists between the body and each of the first LED illuminant and the second LED illuminant so that light generated from the first LED illuminant and light generated from the second LED illuminant meet each other at a position above the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shi-Song Zheng
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Patent number: 8314566Abstract: In one embodiment, an LED lamp has a generally bulb shape. The LEDs are low power types and are encapsulated in thin, narrow, flexible strips. The LEDs are connected in series in the strips to drop a desired voltage. The strips are affixed to the outer surface of a bulb form to provide structure to the lamp. The strips are connected in parallel to a power supply, which may be housed in the lamp. Since many low power LEDs are used and are spread out over a large surface area, there is no need for a large metal heat sink. Further, the light emission is similar to that of an incandescent bulb. In other embodiment, there is no bulb form and the strips are bendable to have a variety of shapes. In another embodiment, a light sheet is bent to provide 360 degrees of light emission. Many other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Quarkstar LLCInventors: Robert Steele, Louis Lerman, Allan Brent York, Wilson Dau, Jacqueline Teng, George Lerman
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Publication number: 20120287625Abstract: An adjustable assembly for conveying heat away from a fixture. The adjustable assembly includes a sliding plate having a first side for mounting the fixture thereon and a curved surface opposite the first side. The adjustable assembly also includes a fixed heat sink having a mating surface adapted to allow the curved surface of the sliding plate to slide from a first position to a second position while maintaining a substantially flush contact between the curved surface of the sliding plate and the mating surface of the fixed heat sink. At least one fastener is also provided for securing the sliding plate to the fixed heat sink alternately in the first position or the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: JUNO MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Mahendra Joseph Macwan, Joseph Stauner, Franklin Fong
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Patent number: 8303142Abstract: An LED worklight having a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first array of LEDs mounted to a first circuit board disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first array of LEDs. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a 0 degree closed orientation to about a 360 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The LED worklight includes a retractable hook for mounting to an elevated object. The LED worklight also includes at least one magnet to mount the LED worklight to vertical/vertically angling surfaces. The array of LEDs mounted to the first panel and the second panel can be controlled independently of one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
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Patent number: 8297792Abstract: An LED lamp with adjustable projection angle is installed to a lamp pole and includes a fixture, a pivot element, a pressing element, a heat dissipating lamp holder and an LED module. The fixture includes a transverse pipe and a cut groove formed at the transverse pipe. The pivot element is passed through the transverse pipe and pivotally coupled to the fixture. The pressing element is installed to the transverse pipe and provided for reducing the cut groove to press and clamp the pivot element. The heat dissipating lamp holder is mounted to the pivot element. The LED module is installed at the heat dissipating lamp holder, and the transverse pipe is used for adjusting the angle of elevation of the heat dissipating lamp holder and the LED module. Therefore, the road lamp can be adjusted to a required projection range to enhance the use efficiency of the road lamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Leader Trend Technology Corp.Inventor: Chin-Wen Wang
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Patent number: 8292446Abstract: An illumination device for a multineedle sewing machine includes an illuminating member which has a light source and located at a lateral side of a needle bar case and is disposed so as to open portions of needle bars and portions of needles, a light amount adjusting unit which adjusts an amount of light of the light source, and a control unit which controls the light amount adjusting unit with movement of the needle bar case by the needle bar case moving mechanism together with the illuminating member so that a predetermined illuminance is maintained at least in part of an illuminated area which is illuminated by the light source. The part of the illuminated area is located near the needle drop position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shinya Fujihara, Yasuhiro Ishiyama, Nobuaki Matsumoto, Junnosuke Matsuda
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Patent number: 8272763Abstract: The light fixture includes a ceiling mounted, hollow support body generally comprised of pre-existing fluorescent lighting troffer, a base plate hingedbly mounted to the support body preferably via a hook/slot assembly and comprised of a heat dissipating aluminum material, a power supply unit mounted along a top of the base plate, a plurality of lighting units, each being electrically connected to the power supply unit, and each being mounted to the base plate, the plurality of lighting units each including at least one light emitting element. The lighting units are comprised of a plurality of individual strips dispersed along the bottom of the base plate for optimal heat dispersion. The base plate may have flat or angled mounting surfaces for the lighting units depending on a direction of emitted light and heat dissipation. A diffuser panel may be spaced below the lighting units and hingedbly mounted to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Genesis LED SolutionsInventors: Solomon Raju S. Chinnam, Paul J. Hundt, Sainath A. Thoppil, Paul A. Chintapalli
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Publication number: 20120236602Abstract: An LED-based lamp assembly with a driver assembly having a base portion rotateably engageable with the socket of a light fixture to make a first electrical contact with the light fixture. The driver assembly has an electrically conductive, retractable tip portion coupled to the base portion and that makes a second electrical contact with the light fixture. The tip portion retracts relative to the base when in electrical contact with the light fixture's socket portion. A lamp housing assembly operably connected to the driver assembly has a lamp housing connected to the driver assembly. The lamp housing is coupled to at least one substrate having at least one LED light thereon. The substrate is connected to, or is an integral part of, a heat sink that carries heat away from the substrate and/or LED light. The lamp housing assembly is rotatable relative to the light fixture to adjust the angular position of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Leader International CorporationInventors: Richard A. Flaherty, Christopher A. Burton, Phil Ahrens
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Patent number: 8262243Abstract: A Christmas ornament with selectable illuminating means comprises movable parts and an illumination system which changes color. The apparatus is illuminated with an RGB LED light string which changes color automatically. The color change operation is governed by a self-mounted PIC microcontroller with a customized programming, which directs the microcontroller to change the color of the RGB light string across a broad range of discrete colors. The color change can be controlled as a gradual transition and could be manually controlled to allow lights to remain a particular color as desired. The apparatus is powered by AC power and has a weatherproof construction to allow for outdoor use.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Mohammad B. Pasdar