Combined Patents (Class 362/253)
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Patent number: 7802892Abstract: This invention relates to an artistic light box having a light-transparent display panel, the entire display panel being covered by a single sheet; a side panel attaching to and extending outwardly from the display panel; and an illumination source positioned at the back surface of the display panel. The light box may be used as a night-light, an illuminated piece of art, an illuminated craft product, or an illuminated learning tool. The light box may also be personalized by a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Ava Young
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Patent number: 7794103Abstract: A solar-powered parking space barrier block is configured as a one-piece molded housing of a high strength, transparent plastic material in which a photovoltaic solar panel and a DC energy storage module are inclosed. A pair of white light LED lamps provide end panel marker illumination, two yellow light LED lamps provide hazard warning illumination and a rechargeable supercapacitor storage module provides operating power. A power control circuit enables use of the solar panel as a photosensor to automatically energize the LED lamps when ambient skylight falls below a predetermined safe visibility level, and removes operating power from the LED lamps when ambient skylight rises above a predetermined safe visibility level.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Scott C. Hoover
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Publication number: 20100226116Abstract: A light assembly includes an electroluminescent cable, an elongated lens, and a substantially planar substrate. The electroluminescent cable has an outer surface extending along a longitudinal dimension of the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens extends along the longitudinal dimension of the electroluminescent cable and encloses at least a portion of the outer surface of the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens is adapted to refract light emitted from the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens structure is adhered to the substantially planar substrate. In certain instances, the substrate is a reflective substrate adapted to reflect light emitted from the electroluminescent cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: David K. Brainard
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Publication number: 20100226121Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light source, and sign mounting hardware. The housing includes a top surface which is also a top surface of the entire lighting apparatus. The top surface of the lighting apparatus includes attachment means for coupling the lighting apparatus to light mounting hardware to suspend the lighting apparatus from a bottom surface of a crossarm of a sign post in a mounted position, so that the entire lighting apparatus suspends below a bottom surface of the crossarm of the sign post in the mounted position. The light source is within an internal compartment of the housing. The sign mounting hardware is coupled to the housing. The sign mounting hardware is configured to suspend a sign from the lighting apparatus, so that the entire sign suspends below the lighting apparatus in the mounted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey T. Holman, W. Shane Willard
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Patent number: 7790982Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a housing having a plurality of line terminals and a plurality of load terminals. A cover assembly includes a first set of receptacle openings and a second set of receptacle openings. A plurality of receptacle terminals are disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of load terminals. A first protective shutter assembly is disposed in the cover assembly between the first set of receptacle openings and the first set of receptacle terminals and a second protective shutter assembly disposed in the cover assembly between the second set of receptacle openings and the second set of receptacle terminals. A light assembly is disposed in a central portion of the cover assembly between the first set of receptacle openings and the second set of receptacle openings. The light assembly has a light transmission region occupying a substantial portion of a width of the cover assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Richard Weeks, Jeffrey C. Richards, Gary O. Wilson, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100220495Abstract: A fastener includes a main body having a front portion and a rear portion, a securing member engageable with the rear portion of the main body, and a light source unit securable between the securing member and the front portion of the main body, for providing light to illuminate the front portion of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Brian J. TRUESDALE, David F. SCHIELEIT, Kenneth A. ALBRECHT, YuJen Lo, YuHsun Wu
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Publication number: 20100220481Abstract: The present invention discloses a display with a lighting device comprising a display body having a housing and a power supply panel. The lighting device mounted at the bottom of the housing comprises a transparent base having a receiving cavity and a light source body disposed within the receiving cavity and powered by a power supply. Mounted at the bottom of the display body, the lighting device has the light downwards to illuminate the whole keyboard area of the medical diagnostic device such that the structure is tight without occupying extra space, thereby no inconvenience occurs during doctors' operation. Moreover, the entire lighting device is designed in a modularized manner, and therefore it is convenient for renewal and maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Qiang Zhang, Xunhua Xiao, Dongsheng Liang
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Patent number: 7784742Abstract: A bracket (100) for mounting a light-emitting member (50) to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member (10) and a second holding member (30) connecting with the first holding member via a connecting arm which is capable of being fold to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member (50) therebetween. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Qing-Hao Wu
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Patent number: 7784975Abstract: An apparatus (1) serves for linear illumination of a moving product web (6), the apparatus (1) having at least one light source (4) emitting light. In order to achieve high luminance in a linear subregion of the product web (6), at least a portion of the light emitted by the light source (4) is reflected towards the product web (6) by at least one tubular reflector (5). The tubular reflector (5) in this case has at least one light exit slit (7) which is assigned to the product web (6). Moreover, the tubular reflector has at least one observation slit (8) which lies opposite the light exit slit (7). The illuminated product web (6) can be observed through this observation slit (8) by means of a line camera (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Texmag GmbH VertriebsgesellschaftInventors: Stephan Krebs, Alfred Eder, Juergen Eisen, Lars Zwerger
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Patent number: 7784962Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for controlling room temperature and room lighting wherein the device comprises a temperature control system for the receipt and/or delivery of heat to the surroundings and a lighting system wherein the lighting system is thermally coupled to sections of the temperature control system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Osram Gesellschaft mit beschränkter HaftungInventors: Jens Florian Hockel, Harald Stoyan
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Patent number: 7784968Abstract: A controller or adjustment device may adjust a value of a parameter for different functions. The adjustment device may include actuators, which may be associated with one or more functions. A light source in proximity to the adjustment device may identify the function of the device. Mixers and filters may automatically modify the hue and/or value of the color based on the selected function. A different color light may be used to identify different functions of the adjustment device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Studer Professional Audio Systems GmbHInventor: Robert Huber
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Publication number: 20100208462Abstract: A perfume-dispensing, auto light-regulating and music-playing lamp system includes a body unit having a lamp mounted in a housing thereof, an aroma dispenser mounted in the body unit, a control panel mounted outside the body unit and having a function selector, a memory setting button and multiple display devices, and a speaker mounted in the body unit for sound/music output. By means of operating the function selector, a user can set on/off time of the lamp to simulate the lighting effect from dim to bright light of sun raise, to set alarm clock, to set on/off time of pre-recorded sound/music, and to set the aroma dispensing time of the aroma dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Tsai-Ying Wu
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Patent number: 7775675Abstract: A container having a compartment for retaining personal objects such as eyeglasses comprises a transducer which activates the container in response to a specified user action in proximity to the container. In some embodiments, the transducer is a motion detector and is activated in response to user motion. In other embodiments, the transducer comprises a speech recognition module and is activated in response to the user's voicing a specified utterance. Some embodiments become illuminated upon activation. Some embodiments produce a sound upon activation, enabling the user to locate the container. Some embodiments have a normally closed lid which opens upon activation. Some lidded embodiments are normally locked and become unlocked upon activation. Some embodiments of the container further normally provide low level lighting, thereby enabling the container to serve as a night light.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventor: Steven Wayne Hamm
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Publication number: 20100202146Abstract: Desk lamps comprising a base with a digital photo display screen integrally formed with the base. A movable support is movably connected to the base and supports an illumination portion, e.g. an LED lamp. The illumination portion is preferably movably connected to at least a portion of the support. The base advantageously comprises at least one mass storage device connector and a USB port. The disclosed bases also comprise user controls for controlling the operation of the lamp and the digital photo display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Kash Gobindram
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Publication number: 20100199915Abstract: An arrangement for determining positions of the teats of an animal is provided in a milking system comprising a robot arm for automatically attaching teat cups to the teats of an animal when being located in a position to be milked, and a control device for controlling the movement of the robot arm based on determined positions of the teats of the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Maria Pettersson, Johan Andrén Dinerf
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Patent number: 7771075Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic apparatus for use in a vehicle, the apparatus including: a connector further including at least two electrical connection points and a mechanical connector; an adaptation portion coupled with the connector; a housing adaptively coupled with the adaptation portion; and an electronic portion housed at least partly in the housing, the electronic portion electrically coupled with the at least two electrical connection points, wherein the adaptation portion is facilitative for orienting the housing in a plurality of positions relative to the connector. In an embodiment, the adaptation portion includes a pivot having a mechanical memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Eastek International CorporationInventors: James Joseph Luyckx, Michael D Luyckx
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Publication number: 20100182788Abstract: A robust LED lamp may be assembly by forming a heat sinking sandwich with two metal heat sinks positioned around the circuit board and pinned together a heat conductive element. The assembly is positioned by pressing it into a base providing electrical connections. The robust assembly is rapidly assembled, thermally effective in draining or spreading heat from the circuit board and is readily adaptable to a variety of applications lighting. The heat sink may be decorated, colored or otherwise esthetically enhanced for consumer appreciation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.Inventors: HONG LUO, ZHAOHUAN LIU
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Patent number: 7758196Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of ventilation technique. A multifunction lighting electric fan includes a fan body for blowing, a base plate for supporting the fan body and an illuminating device connecting to the fan body. The illuminating device in the present disclosure can be turned freely to change the irradiation direction of the light. The lighting electric fan can both ventilate and light, which satisfy the using needs in the evening. Because the irradiation direction of the lamplight can be adjusted, the lighting electric fan can be used widely and achieve high applicability.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Jiangmen Keye Electrical & Mechanical Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiangming He, Guanglian Lin
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Publication number: 20100177516Abstract: An illuminated cymbal, including: a light transmitting cymbal body; top and bottom coverings on opposite sides of portions of the cymbal body; a light source mounted to emit light into the cymbal body, wherein the light source is positioned such that the light is reflected between the top and bottom coverings to reflect radially outwards through the cymbal body to illuminate the cymbal body; and a striking sensor pad mounted on top of the cymbal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Henry Chang, Erik Stauber
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Patent number: 7748860Abstract: The identification device comprises at least one electroluminescent wire that extends along the cable or duct to be identified. The electroluminescent wire is designed to be electrically supplied in a temporary manner, so as to display the path of the cable or duct. This device is applicable to the identification of electrical cables, or pneumatic and hydraulic ducts, or fibre-optic cables or cords.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Patrice Brunet
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Publication number: 20100149812Abstract: A display device having an illumination device is provided. The display device includes a display, a body, and an illumination device. The display and the illumination device are mounted on the front surface of the body. A receiving space is defined in the front surface of the body and below the display. The illumination device is received in the receiving space and is pivotally connected to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: JI-YING JIN, CHUANG YUE, HONG-YI TAO, EN-LONG HAO
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Patent number: 7736033Abstract: A lamp base having an electrical device recharging receptacle configured to receive a plug from a recharging device for a portable rechargeable electronic device. The receptacle is configured as a standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacle. The receptacle includes standard cigarette lighter receptacle electrical contacts that are connected to a voltage and current conversion circuit for receiving standard household voltage and converting it into standard automotive voltage and current.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Bharat Patel
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Patent number: 7736009Abstract: This invention describes a hinged dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Richard J. Quattrini
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Patent number: 7736008Abstract: This invention describes a dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Richard J Quattrini, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100139446Abstract: A gear lever assembly for a car includes a gear lever, a support unit, a control unit and a power supply unit. The support unit includes a housing, a transparent body, a sphere, an electric wire, and an insulating member. The control unit is used to control operation of the sphere and the electric wire. The power supply unit is used to provide an electric power to the electric wire. The sphere produces a blink (or light) by operation of a high voltage static electricity. The insulating member is enclosed around the electric wire to prevent from incurring a static electricity leakage from the housing and the transparent body so as to prevent the static electricity from interfering with operation of the electronic systems in the car.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Kun-Wang Wang, Pi-Jie Lu
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Patent number: 7726842Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure of a single-sided PCB within an ExpressCard with SMD LEDs arrangement formed thereon. The SMD LEDs are act as status indicators for the electronic devices with small, thin and compact size. The structure is expected to form SMD LED illuminating light to the top surface of the PCB with SMD LEDs connecting to the bonding pads on the bottom surface of the PCB. The method comprises forming through-holes on the PCB, placing SMD LEDs over the through-holes with their illuminating heads facing toward the top surface of the PCB, soldering the SMD LEDs with the bonding pads on the bottom surface of the PCB.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Lin Hsieh
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Patent number: 7726838Abstract: An electronic device that facilitate locating connection port thereof is described. The main portion has a lateral surface. The connection port is disposed on the lateral surface. The identification symbol is disposed on the lateral surface. The light source is disposed within the main portion and operable to emit light through the identification symbol so as to project a pattern of the identification symbol on a surface, which supports the main portion. The connection port on a lateral surface of the electronic device is located according to where the pattern of the identification symbol is located.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.Inventors: Shun-Lung Wang, Wen-Chieh Tseng, Chia-Lin Tai, Chia-Ying Lee, Ching-Ke Lin
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Publication number: 20100128482Abstract: A light source device includes a first heat dissipation structure, an LED module, a heat energy convertor and a fan. The first heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation base, a first fin group attached on a top surface of the heat dissipation base. The LED module is attached on a bottom surface of the heat dissipation base of the first heat dissipation structure. The heat energy convertor is thermally connected to the heat dissipation base of the first heat dissipation structure through heat pipes, and configured for changing heat energy generated by the LED module into kinetic energy. The fan is disposed over the first fin group and driven by the heat energy convertor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: ZHI-YONG ZHOU, QIAO-LI DING, HAI-BING CAO
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Patent number: 7722219Abstract: The present invention consists of an improvement to a traditional cord-lock device. The combination cord-lock and light device of the present invention consists of a housing having a plunger and locking device including a biasing member and further adapted to encapsulate a light-emitting diode circuit assembly. The circuit assembly includes a switch mechanism coupling to an activator button located on the exterior of the cord-lock housing. The switch mechanism enables the LED to operate in a steady state, off, or in a pulsating mode. The housing is further adapted to direct the LED light exterior to the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventor: Scott Hartley
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Patent number: 7722218Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagnetic module includes a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The electromagnetic module includes a control circuit with one or more application specific integrated circuits for converting an input voltage from the dry battery to an operating voltage sufficient to power the light emitting diode. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets that resemble aquatic life-forms.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventors: Wing Fai Leung, Po Fong Cheng, Vidar Saue
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Patent number: 7722237Abstract: A self-contained illuminating device for mounting on or in a closed container for illuminating both the enclosed space of the container and an area of the device which has an insignia or graphic imposed thereon, e.g. for advertising purposes. The device has a shell made of a translucent material and a miniature light source. The shell is adapted to function as an optical waveguide for propagating light emitted by the light source down the shell while simultaneously illuminating surfaces of the shell bearing the advertisement. Additionally, the shell may include a light scattering element for distributing light at a periphery of the shell. The illuminating device comprises a circuitry, including a position-sensitive switch, e.g. a tilt switch, for activating the light source dependent on the position of the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Lumincity Inc.Inventors: David Alan Watson, Linda Lee Pond, Rhonda Renee Puckett
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Publication number: 20100124061Abstract: A heat-dissipation structure of a matrix LED light includes a heat-dissipation unit coupled to a matrix LED light chip, and a seat housing, so as to provide rapid heat dissipation and thereby maintain a low temperature. The seat housing has a plurality of vent holes for air to pass through so as to circulate between the seat housing, the matrix LED light chip, and the heat-dissipation unit. Thus, the heat-dissipation unit can absorb and rapidly dissipate heat generated by the matrix LED light chip, allowing the matrix LED light chip to remain at a low temperature, preventing the matrix LED light from premature aging, and thereby increasing its service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Hsu-Li Yen
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Patent number: 7712920Abstract: A light color adjustment structure for illuminated keyboards to resolve the shortcomings of conventional illuminated keyboards that generate mono light and unalterable includes a light source module located in an illuminated keyboard and a brightness control module located in the illuminated keyboard and electrically connected to the light source module. The light source module has at least a first light source and a second light source of different light colors that are mixed to generate a light color for the illuminated keyboard. The brightness control module generates a brightness control signal sent to the light source module to control the brightness of the light source module. Thus through brightness alterations and mixing of the first and second light sources varying light colors can be generated.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Zippy Technology Corp.Inventor: Yu-Chun Hsieh
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Patent number: 7712914Abstract: A device is provided to apply make-up (10) in low-light situations. The device has a body tube (14), with a first and a second and a intermediate portion therebetween. The first end has a radial cross-section with an inner portion and an annular outer portion. Mounted in the inner portion of the first end is a make-up (10) applying means (16). Surrounding the make-up applying means (16) is an illuminating means (22) for illuminating, positioned in the annular outer portion of the first end. It is adapted to project the illumination axially outwardly. The illuminating means (22) is power by a powering means (24) is activated by a switch (621).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventors: Bradford Levy, Robert DuGrenier
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Publication number: 20100110201Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic apparatus, including: a base chassis formed as a unitary member from a transparent material and having two faces positioned on the opposite sides to each other and individually formed as first and second mounting face sections; a display unit having a display panel thereon and attached to said first mounting face section; a control circuit board attached to said second mounting face section; a rear cover attached to said second mounting face section and configured to cover said control circuit board; a device mounting board having a semiconductor light emitting element disposed thereon; and a luminous lamp section formed at a position of said base chassis on the outer side of said display unit and configured to receive and emit light having been emitted from said semiconductor light emitting element and passed through the inside of said base chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Shuhei YUKAWA, Masafumi Tanaka, Yutaka Ogasawara, Tooru Kuronuma
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Publication number: 20100110674Abstract: The invention relates to a foam part (1), in particular for suspended arrangement in a room, for example for use as a sound absorber (2), with an acoustic region of the foam part which has an outer contour being illuminated by a lighting element (11), further with the lighting element (11) being mounted on the foam part (1) and being disposed within the outer contour of the foam part (1). In particular, the invention also relates to a foam part (1) which is fixed, as a sound absorber (2), in a suspended manner to a room ceiling (3) or room wall, a lighting element (11) which is mounted on the sound absorber (2) and illuminates a subregion of the foam part (1), being provided in said foam part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Johannes Hysky
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Patent number: 7708429Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminated document display system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable document display case configured to house at least one document for discrete illuminated visual viewing. The display case further includes an illumination system, a document protection system, and a storage system. The illumination system is configured to house an illumination device in a manner that facilitates visually receiving information from a document while minimizing external non-document light transmission. The document protection system provides a receptacle to protectively house a document while maintaining the ability for a user to view the document. In addition, the document protection system is configured to enable the illumination system to transmit light upon the document. The storage system enables the illumination system and document display system to be manipulated in a manner to provide for convenient storage without damaging the document.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventors: Gregory Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy
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Patent number: 7708418Abstract: The present invention refers to a support frame (1) for wall-mounting one or more electrical apparatuses, the frame comprising a frame body (2) that can be fixed to a wall and extending around an opening (5) defining a mounting seat suitable for receiving and holding one or more electrical apparatuses. The support frame (1) is characterised in that it also includes: —at least one optical source (7.1, 7.2) suitable for generating an optical signal; —an electrical circuit (20, 10) connected to said optical source (7.1, 7.2) to supply it with an electrical power supply signal, —means (16.1, 16.2, 16.3) for housing said electrical circuit (20, 10) and said source (7.1, 7.2), foreseen in said frame body (2), the frame body (2) allowing the propagation of at least one part of said optical signal towards the outside of said body.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Bticino S.p.A.Inventor: Fabrizio Fabrizi
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Publication number: 20100103668Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Thomas C. Lueken, Michael S. Neuer
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Publication number: 20100103675Abstract: A LED lamp having a locking device includes a lamp housing, a heat-sink, a locking device and a LED light-emitting module. The lamp housing has a cylinder. The heat-sink is formed with an annular wall. The locking device comprises a first thread formed at an outer periphery of the cylinder, a hook extending from one end of the cylinder, a second thread formed in the inner wall of the annular wall and threadedly connected with the first thread, and a groove defined on the annular wall and locked with the hook. The LED light-emitting module is placed in the heat-sink and connected to an end of the heat-sink away from the lamp housing. By the above arrangement, a secure and firm connection between the lamp housing and the heat-sink can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Hung-Wen Yu, Hsin-Ming Li
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Publication number: 20100103664Abstract: A lighting and communication system for use in a standardized light fixture is provided. The lighting and communication system includes a light source and a communication apparatus including at least one of an audio device and a camera. At least one electrical connector configured for physical and electrical connection to the standardized light fixture is included, and the at least one electrical connector is electrically connected to the light source and the communication apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: ALTAIR ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: David L. Simon, John Ivey
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Patent number: 7703937Abstract: A reading light ring including a battery powered LED as the source of illumination. The reading light ring is intended to be worn on the index finger and operated by means of a thumb operated switch located on the side of the ring. The light emitted by the LED is preferably blue to green in wavelength so as to improve visual acuity in low light environments while minimizing the impact on the human eye readjusting from lighted to dark conditions. The LED is positioned so as to direct most of its light at an angle which would allow the illumination of a document held in the device bearing hand and allow the LED to be shielded by the opposing hand. The device is preferably waterproof and shock resistant.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Carey O'Brien Shirey
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Publication number: 20100097806Abstract: A LED (light-emitting diode) bulb arrangement, comprising: a) a plastic housing having an electric connection protrusion at the top thereof and an opening portion at the bottom thereof; b) a mounting base disposed within the plastic housing, LED being provided at the center thereof with light emitting in direction of the opening portion; c) a light-transmitting cover mounted at the opening portion of the plastic housing; and d) an LED drive circuit interposed between the mounting base and the electric connection protrusion within the plastic housing, one end thereof being coupled to the electric connection protrusion for conducting the modulation of the inputted direct current. In this way, the LED is driven under the low voltage and low current state according to the load property of the LED such that the plastic housing won't be overheated. As a result, a lightweight and power-saving cup-shaped LED lamp or LED bulb is created.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Hui-Lung Kao
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Patent number: 7695155Abstract: An illuminating device for a pair of glasses includes an illumination control device, a housing, a coupling seat, and a positioning mechanism. The illumination control device is received in the housing and includes a lamp emitting light beams out of the housing. The coupling seat includes first and second pivotal portions. The housing is pivotably coupled with the first and second pivotal portions, so that the housing is pivotable relative to the coupling seat. The coupling seat further includes a coupling section coupled to a middle of the pair of glasses. The positioning mechanism retains the housing in a desired angular position relative to the coupling seat, adjusting an illuminating angle of the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Chu Shyuan Hou
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Publication number: 20100085739Abstract: A flashlight with a folding knife. When opened, the knife extends out of the light end of the flashlight. When closed, the knife is centered between two sets of batteries, providing balance for the flashlight. The flashlight is put in the open configuration from the closed configuration by rotating the knife about an axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Darin M. Webb, Derrick S. Lentz
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Publication number: 20100079999Abstract: An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: GARY W. SCHNUCKLE
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Patent number: 7686472Abstract: A self-defense flashlight includes sharp edges positioned around the head end. A sharp edge protector can be positioned so as to surround and protect the sharp edges, when the flashlight is not being used for self-defense purposes. When needed, the sharp edge protector can be moved so as to expose the sharp edges, allowing the flashlight to be used as a weapon. The protectable sharp edges can also be positioned around the tail end of the self-defense flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: PentagonLightInventor: John Huang
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Publication number: 20100073933Abstract: One embodiment of the current invention seeks to increase heat dissipation in solid state lights used in track lighting systems, by utilizing a track with a fluid channel. Convective heat transfer within this fluid channel acts to dissipate more heat than can be typically dissipated by conventional solid state lights themselves, thus allowing for brighter, higher-powered lights. The track and fluid channel can take on various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Keith SCOTT
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Publication number: 20100075286Abstract: An apparatus for indicating a duration of time for brushing designated teeth and specific portions thereof has a tooth carrying body including an upper tooth carrying structure and a lower tooth carrying structure. The tooth carrying structures are in spaced apart relation with respect to each other in a manner whereby the tooth carrying structure resembles dental gums in a fully or partially open orientation. A first set of tooth-shaped bodies is attached to the upper tooth carrying structure and a second set of the tooth-shaped bodies is attached to the lower tooth carrying structure. Each one of the tooth-shaped bodies includes at least two discretely illuminatable portions. Each one of the discretely illuminatable portions has a respective selectively activatable light output device coupled thereto for allowing each one of the discretely illuminatable portions to be selectively illuminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Richard Thomas Krause, Tonya Lynn Krause
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Patent number: 7682044Abstract: The invention relates to a slide control for an audio mixer, whereby a slide can be displaced along a defined path in a slit-shaped opening in a front plate. The aim of the invention is to create one such slide control that clearly indicates the function it is carrying out or the parameters it can influence by its position. To this end, an illuminable element is provided, said element extending along the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Studer Professional Audio GmbHInventor: Robert Huber