Having Plural Diverse Motions (e.g., Extensible And Collapsible, Etc.) Patents (Class 362/249.09)
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Patent number: 11115628Abstract: Provided is a surveillance system, including: a trailer having wheels, a mast, and a trailer towing coupler; a camera coupled to the mast; a cellular modem communicatively coupled to the camera and operative to transmit video captured by the camera; a command center server operative to remotely receive and store data describing operation of a fluid-handling device and to receive the transmitted video and send the video to a user in response to a request from a web browser of the user; a power storage device; and a solar panel coupled to the power storage device such that the solar panel charges the power storage device.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: SitePro, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Phillips, Greg Stout, David Bateman
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Patent number: 10279059Abstract: A solution in which an ultraviolet radiation source is mounted on a flexible substrate is provided. The flexible substrate is capable of having a deformation curvature of at least 0.1 inverse meters. The flexible substrate may be incorporated within an existing enclosure or included in the enclosure. The flexible substrate can be utilized as part of a solution for disinfecting one or more items located within the enclosure. In this case, while the items are within the enclosure, ultraviolent radiation is generated and directed at the items. Wiring for the ultraviolet radiation source can be embedded within the flexible substrate and the flexible substrate can have at least one of: a wave-guiding structure, an ultraviolet absorbing surface, or an ultraviolet reflective surface. A control system can be utilized to manage generation of the ultraviolet radiation within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Patent number: 10171999Abstract: Provided is a surveillance system, including: a trailer having wheels, a mast, and a trailer towing coupler; a camera coupled to the mast; a cellular modem communicatively coupled to the camera and operative to transmit video captured by the camera; a command center server operative to remotely receive and store data describing operation of a fluid-handling device and to receive the transmitted video and send the video to a user in response to a request from a web browser of the user; a power storage device; and a solar panel coupled to the power storage device such that the solar panel charges the power storage device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SitePro, LLCInventors: Aaron Phillips, Greg Stout, David Bateman
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Patent number: 10027863Abstract: The present invention relates to an auto-lift apparatus for CCTV camera maintenance, wherein a CCTV camera is fixed to a lower end portion of a band wound with a predetermined width to maintain the CCTV camera on the ground, the band is made of an insulating material, a control unit which controls the CCTV camera to rise or fall is provided in a slot type, and the CCTV camera rises, falls, and is kept stopping through coupling of worm gears.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: OTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Moo Sang Song
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Patent number: 9638406Abstract: A energy-saving device of surgical light includes a suspension or support system; a light head carried on the suspension or support system and includes a housing, a grip mounted to the housing for hand holding and moving the light head, multiple light clusters mounted in the housing and each including at least one light source, and multiple detection pairs mounted in the housing and each including an emitter and a receiver, in which the emitter transmits a signal that is reflected by an external object to the receiver to detect the external object at a specific site and a specific distance from the light head; a light source driver operable to drive the light clusters according to the detection result of the detection pairs; and an operation interface connected to the light source driver and configured for energy saving modes of fixed light intensity and compensation light intensity.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: AMTAI MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.Inventors: Clay Liang, Wei-Li Wu, Chih-Cheng Tseng
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Patent number: 9581303Abstract: A lighting system is provided whereby long operating life can be reasonably ensured by taking into account requirements of the application, characteristics of the LEDs, characteristics of the fixture containing said LEDs, the desired number of operating hours, and—via developed relationships—taking an iterative approach to supplying power to the LEDs. Through the envisioned compensation methodology and effective luminaire design, a relatively constant light level can be assured for a predetermined number of operating hours (possibly longer); this is true even if operating conditions change, known behavior of LEDs proves untrue over untested period of time, or some other condition occurs which would otherwise cause end-of-life prematurely and prevent the system from meeting the desired number of operating hours.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle, Thomas A. Stone
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Patent number: 9066987Abstract: A solution in which an ultraviolet radiation source is mounted on a flexible substrate is provided. The flexible substrate is capable of having a deformation curvature of at least 0.1 inverse meters. The flexible substrate may be incorporated within an existing enclosure or included in the enclosure. The flexible substrate can be utilized as part of a solution for disinfecting one or more items located within the enclosure. In this case, while the items are within the enclosure, ultraviolet radiation is generated and directed at the items. Wiring for the ultraviolet radiation source can be embedded within the flexible substrate and the flexible substrate can have at least one of: a wave-guiding structure, an ultraviolet absorbing surface, or an ultraviolet reflective surface. A control system can be utilized to manage generation of the ultraviolet radiation within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Patent number: 9021739Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus including: a guide rail disposed above a cultivation bed and extending along the length direction of the cultivation bed; a movable unit configured to move along the guide rail; an arm unit having a first end that is coupled to the movable unit, and a second end that is telescopically extendable from the movable unit toward the cultivation bed; and a UV radiation unit coupled to the second end of the arm unit and configured to irradiate the cultivation bed with a set amount of UV light.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Hyeon Koo, Young Hwan Son, Seong Min Lee, Jae Seon Yi, Kil Sun Yoo, Jung Youl Park
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Publication number: 20150092406Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for a lighting fixture having spatial distribution control capabilities. In some cases, the lighting fixture may include an array of light modules that each contain one or more light sources (e.g., LED light sources) and multiple plates that can be used to control the spatial distribution (e.g., aim and focus) of the light modules. In such multi-plate lighting fixtures, the fixture may include a fixed base plate that includes multiple sockets for pivotally retaining a ball portion of each light module. The fixture may also include an XY plate that is movably coupled to the base plate and a focus plate that is rotationally coupled to the base plate, both plates including multiple slots that overlap to constrain a control arm of each light module. The multi-plate lighting fixture may be manually controlled or automated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Holt
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Patent number: 8979304Abstract: A light emitting diode-based bulb and method of use are described. The LED bulb comprises a bracket and a housing. The bracket comprises a connector. The housing is rotatably coupled with the bracket and comprises a light emitting diode connected to the connector; and a fan connected to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventors: Gary K. Mart, Jeff Newman
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Patent number: 8950895Abstract: The present invention relates to a moving head light fixture comprising a base; a yoke connected rotatable to the base and a head connected rotatable to the yoke. The head comprises a number of light sources and a number of light collecting means arranged in the head, where the number of light collecting means collect and convert light from at least one of the light sources into a number of source light beams which are emitted from said head. The head comprises a diffuser cover, which comprises at least one diffuser region. The diffuser region receives and diffuses at least a part of the light and at least a part of the diffuser cover protrudes from the head. The invention relates to a illumination system comprising such a moving head and a diffuser cover protruding from the head of for a moving head light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Martin Professional ApSInventors: Thomas Vinther, Claus Hansen
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Publication number: 20150023017Abstract: A portable, low-energy light tower to provide high, bright light having ground-engaging elements, a telescoping mast secured to the base and the mast having a pivot, the telescoping mast being rotatable about the pivot between a transport position and an operating position, and LED lighting elements at the top end of the telescoping mast. An electrically operated linear actuator mounted on the telescoping mast extends and retracts the telescoping mast through a system of cables and pulleys.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: RIDE Inc.Inventors: Paul S. Smith, Danny S. Smith, Gregory A. Hartman
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Patent number: 8936375Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light housing, a base mount, an extension member, and a lighting arrangement. The light housing includes a first housing member moveably supported such that the first housing member is capable of rotating about a first longitudinal axis thereof, and a second housing member movably supported such that the second housing member is capable of rotating about a second longitudinal axis thereof. The lighting arrangement is provided in the light housing for forming a plurality of light sources of predetermined intensity, wherein when the first housing member and the second housing member are pivotally moved with respect to each other and rotatably moved about the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis respectively, the light sources are arranged to selectively and simultaneously provide illumination towards two illumination directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: Ping Sun Lau
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Publication number: 20140376216Abstract: A combination scene lighting and traffic control system includes a scene illumination apparatus for illuminating an emergency scene, and a detachable adapter for converting the illumination apparatus into a traffic light. The scene illumination apparatus includes at least two separately actuatable lighting elements within a tripod-mounted housing. A control device allows simultaneous actuation of both lighting elements when maximum illumination is desired or actuation of a single element if less illumination is desired. The adapter holds two different colored filters, each of which overlies a different one of the lighting elements when the adapter is secured to the illumination apparatus, so that one colored light will be visible to approaching motorists when a first of the lighting elements is actuated and a different colored light will be visible when a second of the lighting elements is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
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Patent number: 8899791Abstract: A freely-foldable flexible LED screen includes multiple LED sub-screens, PCBs disposed inside casings of the LED sub-screens, LEDs disposed on the PCB, and conducting wires electrically connecting the PCBs. Adjacent LED sub-screens are connected using a connection mechanism capable of freely rotating, which includes a rotation rod, and rotation shafts disposed at two ends of the rotation rod; the casing of the LED sub-screen includes a front casing and a rear casing; where grooves are symmetrically disposed at edges of the front and rear casings, the rotation shafts at two ends of the rotation rod are respectively installed in grooves in the casings of two adjacent LED sub-screens, the grooves of the front and rear casings are further provided with close covers connecting the rotation shafts, where the close cover corresponding to the rotation shaft is provided with a rotation shaft groove that is rotatably connected to the rotation shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Yanping Liu
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Patent number: 8801254Abstract: There is herein described medical apparatus. More particularly, there is herein described medical apparatus capable of adapting and/or conforming to a non-planar surface on a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Ambicare LimitedInventors: Andrew McNeill, Paul Hayton, Chris Althorpe
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Patent number: 8757856Abstract: A vehicular warning device comprises a light bar with at least one light source and a light bar support. The light bar support includes a frame member and a light bar mounting member. The frame member is rigidly mounted to a portion of a vehicle and the light bar mounting member is mounted to the frame member. The light bar is mounted to the light bar mounting member. Illumination from the at least one light source can be shifted between at least a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Patrick Matthews
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Patent number: 8727587Abstract: A controllable on/off device for an auxiliary light contains: a lamp module having a body in which a driving unit connecting with an illuminating element, the body including a first conducting piece coupling with a cathode contact point of the driving unit and a second conducting piece coupling with a negative contact point of the driving unit; a base fixed under the lamp module and including a conduction element corresponding to the first conducting piece and the second conducting piece; a pivotal clutch mechanism defined between the lamp module and the base so that the lamp module is axially rotated and shifted between a first rotating range and a second rotating range and drives the lamp module to move vertically, such that the first conducting piece and the second conducting piece are driven to contact with or leave from the conduction element, thus turning on or off the illuminating element.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Chao-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20140098526Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light housing, a base mount, an extension member, and a lighting arrangement. The light housing includes a first housing member moveably supported such that the first housing member is capable of rotating about a first longitudinal axis thereof, and a second housing member movably supported such that the second housing member is capable of rotating about a second longitudinal axis thereof. The lighting arrangement is provided in the light housing for forming a plurality of light sources of predetermined intensity, wherein when the first housing member and the second housing member are pivotally moved with respect to each other and rotatably moved about the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis respectively, the light sources are arranged to selectively and simultaneously provide illumination towards two illumination directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Ping Sun LAU
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Patent number: 8596822Abstract: A lighting mechanism is presented including a plurality of lighting members configured to be connected to each other in a series configuration, each of the plurality of lighting members having a detachable mechanism associated therewith. The lighting mechanism also includes a plurality of retractable housing members each positioned between the plurality of lighting members and each configured to include retractable wires on opposed ends thereof. The plurality of lighting members are adapted to be selectively repositioned with respect to each other via the opposed retractable wires of each of the plurality of retractable housing members.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Publication number: 20130271993Abstract: A foldable lighting device includes a main panel and one or two side panels. A plurality of illuminants are provided on the main panel and the side panels. A pivot is provided to link the main panel with either side panel so that either side panel may be rotated with respect to the main panel to adjust the direction and brightness of illumination. As either side panel is rotated from the parallel position towards the main panel, the range of illumination becomes smaller and the light becomes more concentrated. As either side panel is rotated from the parallel position towards the back side of the main panel, the range of illumination becomes larger and the light becomes less concentrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Johnny Jan
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Patent number: 8556459Abstract: Provided is a lighting device having high luminance in-plane uniformity without a dark part occurring at a connecting part between surface light source panels. The lighting device (1) is provided with a plurality of surface light source panel (2), and a plurality of light diffusion passive reflectors (3) disposed at the light-emitting side of the surface light source panel (2). In the light diffusion passive reflector (3), a rectangular-shaped bottom surface is disposed on a light emitting region of the surface light source panel (2), and a light-emitting surface (3a) has substantially the same size as a planar outline of the surface light source panel (2), and a side surface (3c) is formed to incline diagonally outward towards the light-emitting surface (3a) from the bottom surface. The light diffusion passive reflectors (3) which are mutually adjoining are disposed to contact with each other without a gap in between, and are disposed so that the light-emitting surface (3a) is continuously arranged.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Rohm Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Takamura, Masashi Tanaka
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Publication number: 20130268246Abstract: A system and method for assisting in aiming, designing, and demonstrating a lighting scheme for a target space. Aiming points in the actual physical space can be described either with descriptive terms, relative to a coordinate system, or otherwise. Those descriptions can be stored or recorded. The can then be recalled at another time to supply information relevant to aiming lighting fixtures, designing lighting systems for that target space, or demonstrating (either real or simulated) illumination of the target area. In one aspect, the foregoing method can be assisted with an apparatus or system which mounts an aiming module with a fixture or lighting modules or sources on a fixture or both. The aiming module can also project or guide a user as to superposing the light output distribution pattern of a fixture or light source to the target to help locate parts of the beam in the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATIONInventor: Myron Gordin
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Patent number: 8506136Abstract: An outdoor light string that is deployed along a track and stored in a box at the end of the track intended to aid in installing a light string provides for an inverted hanging track mounted along the roof line, overhang, railing, or other structure used to support the light string. A first end of the track system is provided with a removable storage box used to hold the light string in a looped fashion. When needed, the box is opened on the end facing the track, and a hook stick is used to grab a loop at the end of the light string. It is then pulled out and secured at a second end of the track. The light string is supported with intermediate trolley hangers along the track. The light string is guided back into the storage box for storage and protection.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Keith Herdt
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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: 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: 8393755Abstract: An LED light device with changeable function includes at least one LED install within a housing-unit, the housing-unit being arranged to enable change in the orientation, position, or viewing angle of any LED to allow the light device to emit light beams in a desired direction. The LED light device may have an extendable and foldable changing function to become a universal unit to fit all kinds of space, including indoors and outdoors.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
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Publication number: 20130002855Abstract: A luminous pixel array includes a plurality of luminous flying vehicles configured to move in 3-dimensional space. A first luminous flying vehicle of the plurality of luminous flying vehicles corresponds to at least one pixel of the luminous pixel array. The first luminous flying vehicle is configured to radiate a first color and intensity of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventor: Carlo Ratti
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Patent number: 8297808Abstract: An illumination device includes an adjusting apparatus including a gear wheel element and a rotation element rotatably connected to the gear wheel element. A support portion is configured for supporting the adjusting apparatus, and comprises at least a driving pole which is moveable. At least one pair of illumination portion is rotatably connected to the adjusting apparatus via the two opposite sides of the gear wheel element. The rotation element is rotatably connected to the at least one driving pole. When at least one driving pole is driven to move up or down relative to the support portion, the gear wheel element is driven to rotate relative to the rotation element by the at least one driving pole, thereby driving at least one illumination portion to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hui Yuan
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Patent number: 8282235Abstract: A lighted workbag or backpack having a positionable light source configured so as to provide significant illumination into the interior portion of the workbag or an external work area or the path in front of the backpack. The light source having a gooseneck configuration is mounted in a column or pouch positioned in the back of the backpack that allows the light to extend over the shoulder of a user wearing the backpack so as to illuminate the area in front of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: James Gilligan
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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
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Publication number: 20120176781Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system (27, 27?, 75, 89) comprising at least one base member (15a, 15b, 37, 57, 79, 91) and at least one lighting device, the lighting device being able to be brought into functional connection with at least one supporting structure (59,77,93) by means of the base member, and the base member comprising at least one first connecting member (19a, 19b, 47, 49, 51) and the lighting device comprising at least one second connecting member (5, 67a, 67b) that is able to be brought into function connection with the first connecting member (19a, 19b, 47, 49, 51), an attractive magnetic force also being able to be generated between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and to a lighting device and a base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Carsten Florian Witsch
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Patent number: 8206007Abstract: A wand attached to an eccentrically weighted motor randomly vibrates the wand. An LED cluster including blue, red, and green LEDs is coupled to an end of the vibrating wand for providing a visual display of blue, violet, red, yellow, green and white light.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Richard Charles Lynn
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Patent number: 8197092Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a plurality of lighting members configured to be connected to each other in a series configuration and a plurality of retractable housing members each positioned between the plurality of lighting members and each configured to include retractable wires on opposed ends thereof. The plurality of lighting members are adapted to be selectively repositioned with respect to each other via the opposed retractable wires of each of the plurality of retractable housing members.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Publication number: 20120140474Abstract: Disclosed is an LED light source luminaire with a plurality of modules that can be reconfigured in a fixed manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Pavel JURIK, Josef Valchar
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Patent number: 8162505Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d), comprising—one or more light sources (2, 21); and—one or more housing elements (3) that are disposed so as to be movable relative to said light source(s) (2, 21), the movement of the said housing elements (3) being achieved by means of deformation of said housing elements (3); wherein the deformation of one or more housing elements (3) is controlled by means of one or more actuators (4a, 4b).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Inventors: Xaveer Claerhout, Barbara Van Biervliet
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Patent number: 8132937Abstract: A lighting apparatus including at least two lighting members and a retractable housing member having at least two distinct retractable wires slidingly guided therethrough. The retractable housing member is positioned directly between the at least two lighting members to provide operable communication therebetween. The at least two lighting members are energized via the electrical power source while in a depressed position or in an expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Publication number: 20120049762Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided to fabricate massive monolithic arrays of individually addressable light emitting diodes, assemble a plurality of such massive monolithic arrays of individually addressable light emitting diodes, control each individual light emitting diode, and to assemble the same in manner to achieve the accuracy and stability for a massive number of individually controlled light emitting diodes that can then be focused using projection optics on to a photoreceptive surface. In addition methods and apparatus are provided to move the imaging system thus described relative to the photoreceptive surface in two axes orthogonal to each other thus exposing the photoreceptive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Najeeb Khalid
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Patent number: 8113698Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb and an application thereof are described. The light-emitting diode light bulb comprises: a light-emitting diode light source module; a base, wherein the light-emitting diode light source module is disposed on the base; and a driver portion to drive the light-emitting diode light source module, comprising a rotation shaft, wherein the driver portion is connected to the base via the rotation shaft, such that the light-emitting diode light source module can rotate relative to the driver portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Chi Mei Lighting Technology Corp.Inventors: Wen-Liang Wu, Peng-Fang Chen, Yung-Pin Yang
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Publication number: 20120008313Abstract: A lighted moving ball display system configured to provide a visual display, such as in a Christmas tree. The system includes a plurality of light emitting balls. The light emitting balls each include a light emitting device, a ball power module, and a housing configured to secure the light emitting device and the ball power module, therein. The system includes a passive transport medium configured to receive the balls and permit the balls to traverse the medium under gravitational force. The system includes a lifting mechanism functionally coupled to the medium and configured to lift the plurality of light emitting balls to a top portion of the medium. The system includes a power module configured to provide power to the modules and components of the system. The system includes a motivating apparatus configured to actively urge the plurality of light emitting balls to traverse the medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Lloyd R. Plumb, Lola Melody Howard Plumb
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Patent number: 8066405Abstract: A lumenaire system for providing varied types of illumination having a structural frame with hubs disposed in a spatial configuration and joining members providing structure and stability between said hubs. There are quasi point light sources mounted at specific points on the structural frame for providing a radiant illumination from said lumenaire system and an optical system for distributing the radiant illumination as a specific light pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Jerome H. Simon
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Patent number: 8057069Abstract: A graphical-user-interface manipulable lighting system is disclosed in which a light source having a position of focus is moved by an articulator adapted to receive and send signals through a control box indicating the current and intended positions of the focus of the light source, and further a computer interface operating wirelessly which graphically displays the current position of the light source and is adapted to allow a user to drag an icon indicating the current position of the light source onto a new intended position thereby resulting in the movement of the light source to the new position.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Optimus Services AGInventors: John R. Mangiardi, John W. Gebbie, Jr.
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Patent number: 8021018Abstract: A LED display unit comprises a housing; an openable door coupled to a front of the housing for movement between a closed position and an opened position; a LED module mounted on a front of the openable door; and a sliding assembly coupled to an inside surface of the housing and an inside surface of the front door comprising: a first connection member fixedly mounted to an inside surface of the housing, a second connection member fixedly mounted to an inside surface of the front door, a sliding member slidely mounted to the first connection member and rotatably connected with the second connection member, so that the sliding member can move forward from the housing and rotate relative to the openable door so as to open the openable door.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Thinksign Optoelectronics, Inc.Inventors: Zhongliang Zheng, Xiaoqing Huang
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Patent number: 8002437Abstract: A light emitter to be attached to caps includes a case having several second lamps formed at a front surface thereof, a power switch attached to an outer surface of the case, a battery installed inside the case to provide power, a guide channel formed at a center of the case, a mounting clip formed at the outer surface of the case, a sub-body having a first lamp at a front surface thereof and being coupled to the guide channel, and a switch unit for controlling on/off operation of the first lamp. A user may move the sub-body back and forth to activate the first lamp, and may rotate the sub-body to alter the illumination angle of the first lamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
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Patent number: 7988343Abstract: An easy-glide portable light tower system having a transport enclosure for fully recessing and confining the system therein. The system includes a telescopic mast that is constructed to be stowed in a vertically upright position. The telescoping sections of the mast include frictionless pads to create frictionless surfaces between two adjacent and concentric telescoping sections or the mast base. The transport enclosure also includes stabilizing channels to stabilize arms supporting the lights.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Lester J. Palmisano, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110122605Abstract: A collapsible lighting device has a main body surrounded by a collar whose position is adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the main body. Pivotally connected or hinged legs are attached to the collar and to the main body with struts. When the collar is on one position, the legs deploy outward from the main body to the extent permitted by the struts, thereby allowing the legs to support the collapsible lighting device upright. A lamp head is attached to a member which telescope from the main body. When deployed, the lamp head can be switched on to provide illumination. When the collar is another position, the legs are drawn in toward the main body to form a cylindrical shape. The lam head can be positioned so that when the telescoping member is retracted into the main body, the collar surrounds the exterior of the lamp head, thus protecting the lamp head for transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Darren Judd
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Patent number: 7931388Abstract: An adjustable illumination apparatus includes an illumination source having a housing carrying an illuminatable element. A mount is adapted to surround an imaging system lens. An extensible and retractable support has first and second ends mounts the illumination source to the mount. First and second connections movably couple the first and second ends of the support to the mount and the illumination source. The support includes one or more telescoping legs or a cross link bar assembly. In one aspect, the apparatus includes multiple illumination sources. The connections allow each illumination source to be independently positioned relative to other illumination sources. The illuminatable elements in each illumination source may be independently controlled.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Aven Tools, Inc.Inventors: Bakir Kanpurwala, Charles Zhang
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Patent number: 7918585Abstract: A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging the light. The second compartment includes a housing, a member for receiving the rotatable hinge and a power source. The light also includes an activating member and circuitry for activating the LED lights.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Walter R. Tucker Enterprises, Ltd.Inventor: Mark Tucker
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Publication number: 20100277078Abstract: Lighting systems for providing supplemental light to plants to facilitate plant growth and/or to provide supplemental lighting in situations where sunlight is insufficient. Lighting systems may use LED technology to deliver specific wavelengths of light to maximize utilization of the supplemental light for photosynthesis. By delivering light having one or more specific wavelengths, it is possible to use a light that consumes relatively little power (e.g., about 10 watts or less) while providing sufficient supplemental light to facilitate healthy plant growth. Lighting systems may include a light-sensor to facilitate control of the amount of light provided. For example, a light-sensor may be used to automatically adjust the amount (e.g., intensity or duration) of light provided when the amount of ambient light available to the plant dips below a predetermined level.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: FERTILE EARTH SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: David L. Morton
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Patent number: 7812328Abstract: A radiation source apparatus for irradiating the inner walls of elongated cavities, especially for hardening of artificial resin laminates that can be radiation hardened by ultraviolet or infrared radiation, has a base body with at least one light source and multiple wheels by which the apparatus is guided inside the cavities. The multiple wheels are movably mounted on arms in a direction radial to the base body. At least one gas pressure spring is assigned to each arm, which pushes the arm from a radially proximal first position into a radially distal second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Brandenburger Patentverwertung GDBRInventor: Wilhelm Leo Betz