Combined Patents (Class 362/253)
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Publication number: 20120250327Abstract: A key, a portable electronic device using the same and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The key includes a transmissible light member, a non-transmissible light member, a flexible light uniform member and a light source. The transmissible light member includes a body portion and a patterned portion protruded from the body portion. First and second recesses are formed at two opposite sides of the non-transmissible light member. The first recess connected to the second recess corresponds to the patterned portion, so that the patterned portion is embedded into the non-transmissible light member. The flexible light uniform member includes base and connecting portions. The connecting portion protruded from the base portion corresponds to the second recess, so that the connecting portion and the non-transmissible light member are combined. The light source is located in a third recess formed at the side of the base portion opposite to the connecting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Kuo-Juei WANG
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Patent number: 8277107Abstract: Provides are a light emitting apparatus and a light unit having the same. The light emitting apparatus comprises a light emitting device comprising a light emitting element and a plurality of external leads, and a plurality of electrode pads under the light emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyong Jun Kim
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Patent number: 8267546Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a foil mirror. More particularly, the invention encompasses a foil mirror with at least one back light. The present invention is also directed to a novel foil mirror having a mirror surface that has different reflective colors. The foil mirror is made of a flexible plastic material and is shatter-proof. The back light to the foil mirror is provided by a light source, such as, for example, an LED bulb, an incandescent light bulb, a fluorescent light bulb, to name a few.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventors: Gary Reith, Dwayne Reith
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Patent number: 8262244Abstract: Furniture components, such as office furniture components, that are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, Terry Carroll, Jay M. Henriott, Samial Keith Johnson, Donald Woods
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Patent number: 8256915Abstract: An illuminated mirror includes a central reflective mirror portion and a surrounding transmissive portion supported to a housing. Spacing between an outer diameter of the transmissive portion and the housing allows airflow to exit from the housing. A chamber behind the mirror surface may comprise a dish reflector surface. In one form, the dish reflector comprises a white enamel surface. Lamps, which may comprise LEDs, are mounted to the reflector surface. The LED lamps may be placed in a pattern on the reflector surface. Circuitry may be provided to illuminate either all or selected ones of the LEDs. Lamps of selected colors may be provided. Preselected combinations of lamp illumination vary the level and composite color of illumination. In order to enhance the comfort of a user, a fan may be positioned in the housing behind the reflector. A cooling device may cool airflow from the fan.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Gary Stern, Patricia Stern
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Patent number: 8259535Abstract: The invention relates to a wake up stimulus control system, comprising a control unit (1) arranged to receive a user-determinable wake up time input and to control at least one stimulus source (11), a coupling for operably coupling at least one stimulus source (11) to said control unit, wherein the stimulus source (11) is controllable by the control unit (1) in such a way that the stimulus source (11) provides a gradually increasing stimulus output in dependence on said input wake up time, at least during a time period before the input wake up time, and at least one stimulus sensor (7) that is operably coupled to the control unit (1). The sensor allows a much better control of the supplied stimulus level to account for various ambient influences. The stimulus is preferably light. The invention also provides a socket, a stimulus source and a control unit for use in the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Daniel Eduardt Sandu, Harko Jan Taekema
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Patent number: 8253598Abstract: A light-emitting keyboard is disclosed, which comprises: a light guide plate, configured with a light entrance surface, a light emitting surface, a bottom surface and a side surface in a manner that the light emitting surface is arranged opposite to the bottom surface, and the light entrance surface and the side surface are arranged respectively next and connecting to the light emitting surfaced and the bottom surface while being sandwiched therebetween; a light source, disposed next to the light entrance surface of the light guide plate; a frame, disposed on the light emitting surface of the light guide plate; a first reflector, disposed on the bottom surface of the light guide plate; and a second reflector, disposed on the side surface of the light guide plate. With the aforesaid structure, light from the light source can be fully utilized so that the overall brightness of the light-emitting keyboard can be enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventor: Shin-Cheng Ho
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Patent number: 8251553Abstract: A vehicle lift system includes a support structure having a top surface for supporting a vehicle supported by the vehicle lift system, and at least one lighting module. The lighting module is mounted to the top surface of the support structure. The lighting module is configured to illuminate a region of the vehicle, for example, but not limited to, the underside of the vehicle. The lighting module can be mounted generally flush relative to the top surface of the support structure. In a vehicle wheel alignment lift system, the lighting module can be disposed adjacent a movable support surface of the wheel runway apparatus to provide illumination during wheel alignment procedures.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Snap-On Tools of Canada, Ltd.Inventor: Roy J. Dantas
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Patent number: 8251544Abstract: 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, and the communication apparatus is at least one of an audio device or 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Ilumisys, Inc.Inventors: John Ivey, David L. Simon
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Patent number: 8246207Abstract: A multifunctional integrated dimming controller and an LED solar traffic marking panel fitted with this controller. The multifunctional integrated dimming controller is applied to the marking panel for combining and controlling its dimming function. The multifunctional integrated dimming controller includes a controller casing having an assembly surface and a terminal coupling portion. A contact block of solar photovoltaic panel is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the solar photovoltaic panel. A contact block is assembled on the terminal coupling portion and connected with the electrical storage device. An LED contact block is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the LED unit. An external sensing contact block is assembled on the coupling portion and connected with the external sensor. An integrated electrical control module is accommodated into the controller casing including a circuit board, a dimming processor on the circuit board and an electrical control unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Safety Traffic Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Qun Chen, Shuei-Tian Cai
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Patent number: 8246208Abstract: An electronic book includes a shell and an illumination device. The shell defines a housing. The illumination device is received in the housing, and includes a support arm rotatablely connected to the shell, at least one light source fixed on the support arm, a opening mechanism movably connected to the support arm and opens or folds the support arm, and a light cover mounted on the opening mechanism. The light cover follows the opening mechanism to unfold or fold.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bao-Jun Huang, Jing Wen
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Patent number: 8240862Abstract: A task light assembly comprises a light head comprising a shade with an illuminator mounted therein, a support configured to suspend the light head above a work area and an adaptor mounted to the support and adjustably receiving at least a portion of the light head for lateral movement of the light head lateral position with respect to the support. The light head can be configured to project an asymmetrical light pattern onto a desired location on a work area and the asymmetrical light pattern can have a maximum intensity located laterally beyond the light head lateral position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Thomas J. Newhouse-DesignInventor: Thomas James Newhouse
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Patent number: 8240861Abstract: An illumination device for a microscope, in particular for an operation microscope, has a light source with an improved lifetime. The light source is in the form of a gas discharge lamp having a microwave generator, a microwave waveguide and an electrodeless bulb. The bulb contains a luminescent material and is coupled to the microwave waveguide so that microwaves can stimulate the luminescent material to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Leica Instruments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Ulrich Sander
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Patent number: 8235552Abstract: A portable battery-powered device comprises a lamp unit pivotably attached to a front side of a housing. A radio unit is disposed within the housing. At least one speaker is electrically coupled to the radio unit and is disposed on the front side of the housing such that the lamp unit and the speaker face the same direction. A battery pack holder is disposed on a bottom side of the housing and is configured to retain a rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Makita CorporationInventor: Kazunori Tsuge
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Publication number: 20120195045Abstract: An arrangement for implementing an outdoor light enabling motion detection is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a motion detector associated with the outdoor light; and a user interface, separate from the outdoor light, accessible by a user; wherein the user interface enables the operation of the motion detector in a first mode and overrides the operation of the motion detector in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: John Joseph King
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Patent number: 8231246Abstract: An LED night light has a laser or hologram optics-element and is suitable for night time or dark area use over an extended time period. The night light may be a plug-in wall outlet night light or direct current (DC) operated night light having an image, message, or logo shown on the surface of the optics element. The LED night light parts that may include a housing member, optics-lens, openings, cut-outs, and/or plastic parts to create a preferred image. The night light can be designed with added features to enable adjustment of the angle, distance, position, or orientation of the LED(s) with respect to the optics-means to provide eye-catching light effects by varying the image size, dimensions, etc. The power source may be interchanged between an AC powered sealed-unit and a DC powered battery-pack.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
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Patent number: 8231240Abstract: Surface lighting devices including at least one light source, at least one energy storage device, and a thermoelectric power generation unit electrically coupled to the at least one energy storage device are disclosed herein. The at least one energy storage device is charged by the thermoelectric power generation unit, and the stored energy is used to illuminate the at least one light source. The surface lighting devices include a voltage step-up circuit that converts a DC voltage produced by the thermoelectric power generation unit into a higher-level DC voltage. Methods for illuminating a surface utilizing the surface lighting devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: TXL Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward Rubio, Stanley S. Hirsh, David C. Nemir
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Patent number: 8226284Abstract: An electric charge receptacle for a vehicle configured to be used with an electric plug includes a housing, a plurality of prongs, and a light source. The plurality of prongs are disposed within the housing, and are configured to mate with the electric plug. The light source is disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Owen E. Resh
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Publication number: 20120182740Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding construction (1) for holding in an opened position by means of a simple hand movement a device comprising elements foldable relative to each other, comprising: —a rear board (4) for providing a basis for the folding construction, —a front board (2) for providing a cover or closure, —at least a guide member (7) for providing a guiding of the front board (2) and rear board (4) relative to each other, —at least one connecting member (3) for connecting the rear board (4) and the front board (2) while applying hinge members (5,6), wherein: —the rear board (4) is larger than the front board (2), and during opening of the folding construction the guide member (7) is suitable for guiding the front board from the closed position to the open position relative to the rear board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Paul Leo Vermeulen
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Patent number: 8220945Abstract: An electronic book includes a shell and an illumination device. The shell defines a receiving groove. The illumination device includes a support arm fastened to the shell and an illumination member fixed on the support arm. The illumination device is received in the receiving groove when not in use. The electronic book can be read when the ambient light is too low or in darkness.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bao-Jun Huang, Jing Wen
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Patent number: 8220951Abstract: A lighting system includes a lighting unit and a mounting structure. The lighting unit is mounted adjacent to a window to shine outward, obstructing a view of the inside, while allowing those inside a clear, lighted view of the outside. The lighting unit may be powered by electrical wiring, battery, or solar. Light is preferably adjustable in various directions. The lighting system provides additional security and privacy.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Privacy Light International Company, LLCInventor: Russell J. Brydon, Jr.
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Patent number: 8215797Abstract: An input/output device used for connecting at least one external wire with a display apparatus, comprises a case, at least one I/O connector, a flip cover, and a lighting device. The case embedded in the case of the display apparatus has a wiring slot to provide the wire passing through the case. The I/O connectors embedded on the case are electrically connected to the display apparatus. The flip cover is pivoted on the case. The lighting device having a light source and a switch is associated with the flip cover to turn on or turn off the light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chun-Yao Chen, Kuo-Chou Chang, Wei-Cheng Huang
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Publication number: 20120170274Abstract: The present invention provides a magnifying lamp with detection function which comprises an illuminating lamp holder, a magnifying lens, a lamp arm and a lamp body fixation means, characterized in that an ultraviolet light source is disposed inside the illuminating lamp holder, and the ultraviolet light source is connected to a power supply of the magnifying lamp and controlled by a ultraviolet light source control switch. The present invention has the following advantages: In addition to the lighting and magnifying functions, the present magnifying lamp also provides other detection functions such as counterfeit banknote detection and so forth. Besides, the present invention is simple to assemble, convenient to operate and practical.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventor: James LU
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Patent number: 8210704Abstract: A three-part “C” shaped disc of plastic that is placed on a client's shoulders. Several small light bulbs or light emitting diodes (LEDS) are positioned around the apex of the C-shaped disk. The lights are mounted in the disc at a 45-degree angle facing the head to illuminate the lower portions of the head. The lights are mounted in two rows, and are spaced at a distance of a quarter inch apart. This ensures the maximum level of illumination. The top cover can be removed so the LED's can be changed if a light burns out. The power is supplied by an AC outlet and converted to 12 volt DC. The device also has two wing lights that are used to illuminate the sides of the head.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: John E. Parsons
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Publication number: 20120162992Abstract: An electronic reader system includes an electronic book and a stylus. The electronic book includes a battery and a cover. The stylus includes a pen body for writing on the electronic book to input data or commands into the electronic book, and an illumination member detachably attached to the pen body. The illumination member can be detached from the pen body and attached onto the electronic book, receiving electrical power from the book as it does so, to illuminate the electronic book.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTDInventors: SHA-SHA HU, YAN-XIANG HUANG, TING GONG, TING DONG, BO-CHING LIN
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Patent number: 8206002Abstract: A modular lighted floor mat for use beneath equipment for providing hands-free light necessary to work on the equipment. The modular lighted floor mat for use beneath equipment includes a lighted floor mat assembly including a base member, light-emitting members, and a transparent load-bearing cover being disposed over the light-emitting members and the base member and being capable of withstanding substantial weights and also being impervious to chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Timothy Andrew Olson
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Publication number: 20120153191Abstract: Vivarium (100) comprising a housing capable of providing a habitat for an animal wherein the housing comprises plastics material with anti-bacterial properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Meso LimitedInventors: Daniel James Greenhill Kane, Gregor John Aikman
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Patent number: 8201973Abstract: A flame detector is provided. A circuit board is disposed in a housing. A first light source emits first light. A light guide member comprised of translucent material guides the first light from the first light source to a light emission portion of the light guide member. A first light receiving element detects second light having a predetermined wavelength unique to the flames. A second light source emits third light to a translucent cover which is disposed between an opening of the housing and the first light receiving element. A second light receiving element detects the third light passed through the translucent cover to test the translucency. The first light source, the second light source and the second light receiving element are mounted on the circuit board. The light emission portion is formed into a substantially annular shape which encloses the first light receiving element at a front side of the housing to limit a field of view of the first light receiving element to a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Lixil Nittan Company, LimitedInventors: Akihisa Kudoh, Kazuyoshi Sakurai, Hiroshi Kaneko, Nobuyuki Akiyama, Masahiro Katagiri
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Patent number: 8201964Abstract: A handheld flashlight has a housing with a handle for accepting a user's hand to grip and hold the housing, a first light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light into a distance in front of the user, a second light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light toward a surface proximate the user's feet and a tail light positioned in the housing to provide additional visibility of the user to people who approach the user from behind. A switch energizes and deenergizes the lights. A spring biased reel is rotatably mounted in said housing and a leash is wound on the reel and extends from the housing such that a portion of the leash can be extended from the housing and the reel will automatically retract the extended leash portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
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Patent number: 8197096Abstract: A light source device includes a light source unit emitting light of a first wavelength and a wavelength converting element converting light of the first wavelength into light of a second wavelength. An external mirror transmits light of the second wavelength toward an emission destination and reflects light of the first wavelength to resonate between the light source unit and the external mirror. A wavelength separating section transmits light converted from the first wavelength to the second wavelength while traveling from the external mirror to the light source unit and reflects light of the first wavelength in order to separate the different wavelength light. A turnback section reflects light of the second wavelength separated by the wavelength separating section toward the emission destination. In addition, the wavelength separating section reflects light of the first wavelength from the light source unit to travel toward the wavelength converting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Shunji Kamijima
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Publication number: 20120140475Abstract: A wireless network apparatus capable of illumination includes a casing, a motherboard, a prompting unit, and a light emitting unit. The casing has a light permeable portion. The motherboard is disposed in the casing for serving a networking function. The prompting unit is disposed at the motherboard and electrically connected thereto for generating a prompting signal in accordance with a status of the networking function being performed by the motherboard. The light emitting unit is disposed on the motherboard or in the casing and corresponds in position to the light permeable portion. The light emitting unit is powered by the motherboard and configured to emit light passing through the light permeable portion, thereby serving a lighting function. Accordingly, the wireless network apparatus provides home illumination, increases the value-added, and boosts consumers' willingness to buy and install the wireless network apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.Inventors: CHIH-HUA HUANG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Patent number: 8186853Abstract: A single- or multiple-use cleansing or personal care article comprising (i) a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprising a cavity for accepting an electronic device within a waterproof housing, wherein the water-absorbent substrate is comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers and (ii) an electronic device within a waterproof housing comprised of one or more of a light-emitting device, a sound-emitting device, or an electromechanical vibrating device or a waterproof metered dispenser and either or both of (iii) a pourable soap impregnated into the water-absorbent material in an amount sufficient to produce foam in water having a di- or trivalent cationic salts present at a concentration of at least about 120 mg/L and/or (iv) a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 450 C to about 550 C said anhydrous composition comprising a haircare or skincare active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Spongeables, LLCInventor: Michael Popovsky
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Publication number: 20120129378Abstract: An electric vehicle charge coupler for both mechanically and electrically coupling and decoupling a charger to a vehicle includes a handle. The handle includes a handle connector configured for manually coupling and decoupling the handle with an inlet connector disposed on the vehicle. The handle connector further defines an aperture. The handle also includes a light source configured for activation to emit light. When the light source is activated, light emits from the light source and passes through the aperture to illuminate an area directionally out from the aperture away from the handle connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: JEFFREY S. KIKO, JOSEPH MATTHEW SENK, STEVEN WILLIAM MARZO
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Patent number: 8182108Abstract: A retractable leash light has a light housing; and a handle formed on the light housing for handgrip. The light has an LED element and a switch. The light is connected to an electric circuit. A crank mechanism is mounted on the light housing, and the crank mechanism has a knob pivotally mounted to a crank arm of the crank mechanism. The crank mechanism also has a crank wheel mechanically connected to the crank arm of the crank mechanism. A generator is connected to the crank wheel. Rotation of the crank wheel powers the generator to generate electricity output from the generator. The generator is connected to the electric circuit for powering the electric circuit. A leash is mounted on a leash spool. The leash spool is mounted within the light housing. The leash is retractable into the light housing and extendable from the light housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Arthur Scott Pearson
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Patent number: 8182113Abstract: An accessory that can be mounted over a mailbox has a base with a pair of sidewalls that are spaced to straddle the mailbox. A frame assembly mounted on at least one of the sidewalls has one or more indicia bearing members removably attached thereto. These indicia bearing members are installed and arranged to supply address information. A light mounted at the frame assembly is powered by a power supply that has a solar powered charger for charging a battery in order to illuminate the indicia bearing members at night.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: George Sharpe
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Patent number: 8177394Abstract: The invention is a novel stereoscopic illumination system for a microscope which delivers at least two collimated light beams to a subject surface. Each of the two collimated light beams is delivered for an eye of the user. Additionally, a third light beam is provided at an angle oblique to the other two collimated light beams.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Endure Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Michael Butler, Robert Troy Hewlett, Robert Jeffrey Hewlett, Robert McCoy Hewlett
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Patent number: 8177390Abstract: An electronic visual display system with an integrated general lighting system including an electronic visual display having a housing and one or more lighting devices integrated therewith to provide light to one or more spaces external to the electronic visual display housing. The lighting devices have an independent on and off state which allows for the lighting devices to be in the on state independent of the on and off state of the electronic visual display. The lighting devices provide a relatively constant and user selectable color and level of light output.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Lynk Labs, Inc.Inventor: Michael Miskin
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Publication number: 20120113645Abstract: A charging device and associated electrical appliances are provided. More than one electronic device can be charged simultaneously, with a wireless charging option available. Thus, the user has greater flexibility in selecting the desired charging option. Each associated appliance has a receiving compartment to hold the charging device, and the receiving compartment is configured with at least one first terminal. The charging device has at least one electrical interface for cable connection, a wireless charging transmitter, and at least one second terminal for mating electrically to the first terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
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Publication number: 20120113646Abstract: A luminaire (100) includes a lamp housing (2) having an outer surface (42), and a cover (14) extends a height (1) above the outer surface (42). A camera (12) is concealed within the cover (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Michael Patrick Carmody
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Publication number: 20120113647Abstract: The present invention relates to an anion lamp having an LED as a light source, and an anion generator arranged in the anion lamp. The anion lamp comprises a main body 10 having a connecting socket terminal 11 formed at the top thereof and an open hole 12 formed at the bottom thereof; an LED module 20 installed such that an LED 21 is outwardly exposed from the main body 10 via the open hole 12 of the main body 10; a metal fiber 30 which penetrates through the center of the LED module 20 from the anion generator to be exposed outwardly and downwardly from the main body 10; and a lamp shade 40 attached to a lower end of the main body. The top of the lamp shade 40 has a ring 41. The lower end of the main body 10 has an outer circumferential surface on which a plurality of heat-dissipating holes 13 are in communication with the LED module 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Cheong-Ho Lee
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Patent number: 8172422Abstract: There is provided a lamp device including a housing having a plurality of radiation fins for heat radiation on a top surface portion thereof, a Light Emitting Diode heat (LED) substrate having a plurality of LEDs for emitting illumination light, and a cover formed of a transparent or semi-transparent light-transmitting material and installed to be engaged with the housing under the LED substrate, for protecting the LED substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: KMW USA, IncInventor: Duk-Yong Kim
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Publication number: 20120106158Abstract: The invention describes an illuminated serving tray that comprises a platter (1) through which light can pass, at least one sheet-like light source (7, 7?) disposed beneath the platter (1) for illuminating the illuminated serving tray and/or food (4), drinks (5) or other articles placed on the illuminated serving tray. The sheet-like light source (7, 7?) radiates light uniformly and thus producing uniform illumination of the objects placed on the illuminated serving tray. The illuminated serving tray may also comprise a cover (3) which may also be illuminated by the sheet-like light source (7, 7?). A system for charging the rechargeable energy storage devices (8) is also described. A method of changing the appearance of the illuminated serving tray, using at least partly reflective matter (11) is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Dirk Hubert Vaessen
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Patent number: 8162520Abstract: A lighting assembly for illuminating a console assembly of a vehicle includes a cup holder assembly in the console assembly having a cup-receiving volume. A storage bin in the console assembly has a storage volume. A light source assembly is mounted within the console assembly. The light source assembly illuminates the cup-receiving volume directly and illuminates the storage bin indirectly.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingInventor: Benjamin Warren Penner
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Patent number: 8152354Abstract: A light source unit includes; a first base layer, a plurality of conductive pads disposed on the first base layer, a second base layer disposed on the first base layer and including a plurality of openings therein exposing the plurality of conductive pads, a wiring portion disposed on the second base layer, and a plurality of light source elements disposed on the plurality of conductive pads exposed by the plurality of openings in the second base layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ki-Hyun Hong, Hee-Won Ko, Sang-Kil Lee
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Patent number: 8147080Abstract: A personal control unit (PCU) for a transportation-based entertainment system comprises a number of buttons. Illumination is provided for the buttons by illuminating a border region that is rounded containing some of the keys, and is provided for some of the buttons themselves. A light diffusion mechanism is provided between the illumination source and the illuminated regions related to the keys so that the illumination appears even across the entire PCU. A controller may adjust the illumination level and color of the illumination source. A system may be provided for matching at least one of color and brightness of the PCU lighting with cabin lighting.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Foreman, Hagop Sakadjian, Derek Nguyen
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Patent number: 8147101Abstract: An LED lamp includes an illumination apparatus and a heat-dissipating waterproof cover. The illumination apparatus includes LED modules; and the heat-dissipating waterproof cover is configured to cover the LED modules. The heat-dissipating waterproof cover includes a plurality of drain members, and a gap is formed between every two drain members so as to increase the air convection, thereby increasing heat dissipation efficiency of the LED modules. Every two adjacent drain members are partially overlapping in vertical to prevent the intrusion of water.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shang Te Tu, Yen Chu Teng, Chia Chen Chang, Wei Hung Wu
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Patent number: 8149129Abstract: A signal alignment monitoring system is provided. The system includes a signal assembly including at least one signal lamp. The system also includes an alignment monitoring apparatus coupled to the signal assembly. The alignment monitoring apparatus includes a source for emitting electromagnetic energy and a detector for sensing electromagnetic energy emitted by the source to facilitate determining an alignment of the signal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Forrest Henry Ballinger
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Patent number: 8142037Abstract: A water-bearing household appliance such as a dishwashing machine is provided with a housing having a housing edge which defines a washing compartment opening and with a washing compartment which is enclosed by the housing and which is defined by the housing. A seal is provided onto which a device door can be closed to abut the seal and the dishwashing machine has lighting elements arranged in the area between the housing edge and the seal for illuminating the washing compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Reinhard Hering, Sebastian Wagner
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Patent number: 8132951Abstract: An endoscope system comprises first and second emitters, a fiber, and a controller. The first emitter emits illumination light to a photographic subject. The second emitter emits infrared light. Emission intensity of the second emitter is stronger than that of the first emitter. The fiber has a tip which moves in a spiral when viewed from the photographic subject during scan periods. The controller controls emission timing of the first and second emitters. Light emitted by the first and second emitters is cast from the tip of the fiber onto the photographic subject. The second emitter emits in a predetermined period of one of the scan periods, based on control of the emission timing, so as to shine infrared light with the second emitter to at least one part of the photographic subject, in order to perform marking.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Hoya CorporationInventor: Takayuki Enomoto
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Patent number: 8132950Abstract: A light source device includes a xenon lamp, a rotary shutter, a main CPU for controlling drive of these components, and a sub CPU. The main CPU operates when receiving a reset cancel signal from a reset circuit. Between the sub CPU and the reset circuit, an AND circuit is provided. When the reset cancel signal from the reset circuit and a lighting completion signal indicating completion of lighting the xenon lamp are both input, the AND circuit outputs the reset cancel signal to the sub CPU. After the output of the lighting completion signal, the sub CPU operates to drive the rotary shutter. When high-frequency noise which occurs at the time of discharging the xenon lamp stops, the rotary shutter is activated and thereby generating pulses of illumination light.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventor: Satoshi Narita