Adjustable Or Repositionable Light Source Or Light Source Support Patents (Class 362/285)
  • Publication number: 20130155684
    Abstract: An electrodeless lamp street lighting fixture comprises a housing, an electronic ballast, and a light emitter that comprises a light bulb, a light reflecting cover, and a transparent cover fixed together. The light emitter and the electronic ballast could be pivotally connected to the housing. An external surface of the housing is served as a radiating plane of the electronic ballast. Therefore, the present invention needs no tool for dismantlement, the radiating effect of the electronic ballast is satisfactory, and the installment is convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Wenjun Chen, Wenxin Kang, Hequan Zhang
  • Patent number: 8454208
    Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Catapult Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Robert M. Porter
  • Patent number: 8454201
    Abstract: A system for illuminating a potted plant, statuary or other decorative articles comprises a base having a plurality of lighting units disposed around the periphery thereof to illuminate the article from below. The base may be circular, having a diameter in the range of 10 to 24 inches. A solar panel generates electricity from sunlight to charge a battery, and switching circuitry interconnects the battery to the lighting units when ambient light falls to a predetermined level. Each lighting unit may be integrally formed with the base, permanently or removably attached to the base, or coupled to the periphery of the base through one or more articulating joints and/or telescoping arms. The base may include a peripheral lip, thereby forming a water-holding tray to support a potted plant. The solar panel, battery and photodetector may be disposed in a remote housing and interconnected to the lights through electrical wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: RSR Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Cohen
  • Patent number: 8449148
    Abstract: The present invention is capable of irradiating a desired figure, a character and the like onto an object with a simple configuration and further capable of easily changing the figure, the character and the like, and includes an LED light source, a first refractive element adapted to refract light emitted from the LED light source to form an image of a light emitting shape when viewed in an optical axis direction of the LED light source at a predetermined position and a casing accommodating the LED light source and the first refractive element and having a light outgoing aperture for emitting the light applied from the first refractive element to the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Pi Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Takahiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: 8439544
    Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle headlamp (1) with a base body (2) containing at least one light module (3) for emitting low beam light, whereby the low beam light is emitted at a specified angle or within an angle range. The invention envisages that the fixture of the light module (3) in the headlamp (1) must have at least one expansion joint (5), whereby temperature-related deviations in the emission of the low beam light from the specified angle or the specified angle range can be compensated by the temperature-related expansion of the expansion joint (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
    Inventor: Ralf Seiger
  • Patent number: 8439534
    Abstract: A mobile lighting apparatus includes a portable frame such as a moveable trailer or skid having a light tower thereon. The light tower is moveable from a stowed position to a deployed position. A hydrogen-powered fuel cell is located on the portable frame to provide electrical power to an array of the energy efficient lights located on the light tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: George Michael Roe, Leonard Elliott Klebanoff, Gerald W. Rea, Robert A. Drake, Terry A. Johnson, Steven John Wingert, Thomas A. Damberger, Thomas J. Skradski, Christopher James Radley, James M. Oros, Paul G. Schuttinger, David J. Grupp, Stephen Carl Prey
  • Patent number: 8434901
    Abstract: A light emitting system (1) for outputting a light beam comprising: an optical arrangement comprising at least one light source, for emitting a light beam having a determinate width and a determinate length on a projection plane placed at a determinate distance from the optical arrangement, an optical device (2) movable into a plurality of angular positions, by rotation around a rotation axis (Z1), and comprising optical elements arranged for varying the width of the light beam when the optical device is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Matthias Jouffrieau
  • Patent number: 8434915
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a housing and a light source located outside the housing. An electric module is received in the housing. The housing defines a receiving recess in an outer surface thereof. The light source is connected to the electric module electrically. The light source is pivotally mounted to the housing and pivotable between a rest state and a working state to adjust an illumination angle of the light source. When the light source is located at the rest state, the light source is received in the receiving recess. When the light source is located at the working state, the light source is pivoted up from the receiving recess. The LED lamp can be used for normal illumination, emergency illumination or mobile illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tay-Jian Liu, Jian-Bing Qian
  • Patent number: 8414155
    Abstract: A luminaire having a plurality of LED boards mounted within a housing is provided. Each LED board has at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon and an axis extending from a first end of the board to a second end of the board. Each LED board is adjusted about its respective axis to an orientation that is unique from at least two other LED boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Catone, Charles S. Oldani, Robert F. Hammer, Timothy A. Stout, Robert Kloepple
  • Patent number: 8403516
    Abstract: A solar shutter includes a frame, a plurality of slats pivotably attached within the frame, a plurality of solar cells mounted on the slats and multiple LEDs. The frame has a power storage apparatus for storing power absorbed by the solar cells. Each slat includes a base and a light pervious cover fixed on the base. In an embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the frame to face opposite ends of the cover. In a further embodiment, the LEDs are mounted on the bases within the slats. The light emitted from the LEDs is radiated into an inside of a building through the covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 8398271
    Abstract: A LED lamp with adjustable beam direction includes a housing, a lamp base attached to one end of the housing for insertion into a lamp socket, a heatsink shaft mounted within the housing, a LED attached to one end of the heatsink shaft, a parabolic or elliptical or multi-facet reflector having a light output front opening and an asymmetric elliptical shaped rear opening, a first actuator for rotating the reflector about the LED, and a second actuator for tilting the reflector about the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Pak Ming Daniel Chan
  • Publication number: 20130062513
    Abstract: A scanning unit that includes a radiation source that emits electromagnetic radiation, which is used to scan a scale of a position measuring system, wherein the radiation source includes electrical connection elements. The scanning unit further including a holder upon which the radiation source is fixable, wherein the holder includes electrical conductor elements that electrically contact the electrical connection elements. The electrical conductor elements of the holder and the electrical connection elements of the radiation source form a guide on which the radiation source is movable along an adjustment path relative to the holder while maintaining electrical contact between the electrical connection elements and the electrical conductor elements. Maintaining electrical contact enables positioning the radiation source at various positions along the adjustment path on the holder wherein the electrical connection elements are in electrical contact with the electrical conductor elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Alexander Gruber, Jens Dormann, Mathias Schindler
  • Publication number: 20130063963
    Abstract: An LED track-lighting system includes an LED for emitting light. A light-transmitting element captures light emitted by the LED light and emits it over at least a portion of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Scott A. Riesebosch
  • Patent number: 8393750
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Parley A. Clement
  • Patent number: 8388188
    Abstract: An illumination system has a light emitting diode (LED) illuminated ornamental display. The ornamental display is removably attached to the LED. A solar cell and rechargeable battery are remotely connected to the LED ornamental display by a bendable electrically conductive wire. The bendable electrically conductive wire electrically connects the battery to the LED and physically supports the LED ornamental display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Nancy A. Propp
  • Patent number: 8382329
    Abstract: A lamp device having first and second ends comprising a glass lens positioned on the first end of the lamp and a socket positioned on the second end of the lamp. The lamp is configured with a parabolic reflecting surface lining the interior side walls of a top portion of the lamp and an array of LEDs or other light emitting device positioned within that the top portion of the lamp. The array of LEDs or other light emitting device are operatively connected to the socket in order to receive power. The lamp may also be configured to facilitate movement of the glass lens closer to and further away from the array of LEDs or other light emitting device in order to shorten or lengthen the focal point of the light beam created by the array of LEDs or other light emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Innovx Group LLC
    Inventors: William Ronald Lutz, Gavin McCalla
  • Patent number: 8376582
    Abstract: A luminaire having a plurality of LED boards mounted within a housing is provided. Each LED board has at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon and an axis extending from a first end of the board to a second end of the board. Each LED board is adjusted about its respective axis to an orientation that is unique from at least two other LED boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Catone, Charles S. Oldani, Robert F. Hammer, Timothy A. Stout, Robert Kloepple
  • Patent number: 8376581
    Abstract: A large size display is transportable, being construed of multiple rigid segments containing light emitting diodes (LED's). The rigid segments are linked by hinges or cables so the display is flexible and can be rolled up for storage and transport. The display can be unrolled upward or downwards such as from a protective container, such as a canister or truss. The weight of the display on the linked hinges or the tensioned cables provides sufficient rigidity. Such cables, like a signal and power distribution bus, are connected to the rear of each rigid element. The display can be repaired by removing and replacing selected rigid segments from the front thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: PIX2O Corporation
    Inventors: Lynton W Auld, Leo Stearns, Darin Parnell Smedberg, Matthew Kengi Meeker
  • Patent number: 8366290
    Abstract: A flashlight having a main power circuit and a barrel is disclosed. The main power circuit includes a light source and a portable power source for supporting the light source. The barrel is not within the main power circuit. The flashlight also has a ball for holding the light source. The light source is fit and in contact with the inner surface of the ball. The outer circumference of the ball has an array of fin-like protrusions for effectively dissipating heat from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 8366298
    Abstract: An optical system includes a laser diode, a collimating lens and first and second housing parts. The first housing part retains the collimating lens therein. The second housing part engages the first housing part to retain the laser diode therebetween. The position of the laser diode is adjustable with respect to the collimating lens in X, Y and Z directions. One or more biasing members are interdisposed between the housing parts in the X direction, the Y direction, and/or the Z direction for biasing the laser diode relative to the collimating lens in the X direction, the Y direction and/or the Z direction. One or more securing members fixedly engage the first and second housing to one another and provide a compression force on the housing parts to maintain the relative position of the laser diode with respect to the collimating lens in the X, Y and Z directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Garland Christian Misener, Carl Rich, Alan Papale, Roger Hale
  • Patent number: 8348483
    Abstract: A portable illumination device includes a base part, a cover, and an illumination unit, wherein the cover is pivotably connected to an end of the base part by a first pivot unit on the cover. The cover includes an opening and the illumination unit is accommodated in the opening. The illumination unit has a board and multiple illumination members on the board. The board is pivotable relative to the cover by a second pivot unit connected therebetween. The second pivot unit is connected to a third pivot unit which allows the illumination unit to be rotated when in use. The base part, the cover and the illumination unit can be folded to a compact body for convenience of carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Hang-John Lin
  • Patent number: 8342721
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire with adjustable socket assembly in a housing having a sidewall a top wall and a lower opening allowing light output. A socket adjustment assembly is disposed in the housing, The socket adjustment assembly has a lamp socket connected to a socket carriage, and a track having a socket carriage movably positioned on the track. The carriage moves along the track and the lamp socket is movable in a vertical and/or a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
  • Patent number: 8342715
    Abstract: A lens arrangement for telescopic illuminator includes a reflector. The reflector has a cavity defined therein. An inner periphery of the cavity is annularly formed with a conical surface. The conical surface is inwardly inclined. A convex lens is disposed in the cavity and positioned in a middle part of the reflector. A tapered portion is annularly disposed on an outer periphery of the reflector and inclined toward the inner end of the reflector. A flat surface is formed on the inner end of the reflector. The flat surface has a receiving hole centrally defined therein and passing therethrough. A lamp movably is disposed adjacent to the reflector. The lamp is born by an aluminum board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Wen-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20120320597
    Abstract: A light assembly includes a fixing unit and a lighting unit located within a lamp cover. The fixing unit includes a substrate board with a recessed shape, and an elastic steel ring is engaged with the hook flange of the substrate board in order to increase the tightness between the substrate board and the lamp cover so as to prevent water vapor and salt mist from entering into the light assembly, and thereby the corrosion of light source and circuit can be avoided. The light emitting diode is used as a light source instead of the conventional halogen lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Chuan-Ching Kuan
  • Publication number: 20120314418
    Abstract: A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Peter Stathis
  • Patent number: 8328386
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Catalano, Daniel Harrison
  • Publication number: 20120307500
    Abstract: A lighting system is described. The lighting system includes a lamp and a first container including a first phase change material thermally connected to the lamp. Heat generated by the lamp during operation is conducted to the first phase change material. The system also includes a second container including a second phase change material thermally connected to the lamp. Heat generated by the lamp during operation is also conducted to the second phase change material, and the second phase change material has a transition point temperature lower than the transition point temperature of the first phase change material of the first container to account for a temperature drop between the second container and the first container. The lighting system also includes a temperature sensor for reducing lamp power if the lamp becomes too hot, and a mounting bracket which may also conduct heat away from the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Lumenetix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hitchcock, James Kingman, Matthew D. Weaver, Dustin Cochran, Sanjoy Ghose
  • Publication number: 20120300451
    Abstract: Provided is a variable lighting apparatus that may include a lighting unit to emit light and including a plurality of connection end portions extending in different directions and at different angels, a supporting unit selectively connected with one of the plurality of connection end portions of the lighting unit to support the lighting unit, and to provide power to the connected lighting unit based on a contact point connection scheme. At least one of a light angle, a light direction, an elevation of light, and an amount of light associated with light emitted from the lighting unit varies based on a change in a state of connections between the plurality of connections portions and the supporting unit. The variable lighting apparatus may readily vary a lighting condition by changing a state of a connection between the lighting unit and the supporting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Joong Hun JIN, Min Ho CHA
  • Patent number: 8303143
    Abstract: A portable light tower comprises a base and a mast. The mast is movable between a first configuration in which the mast is stored substantially within the base and a second configuration in which the mast extends in an upright position from the base. A light source is disposed on the base and a reflector is positioned on an end of the mast opposite the base. The reflector is configured to reflect light from the light source toward the surroundings of the light tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventor: Raymond C. Webb
  • Patent number: 8287162
    Abstract: A lamp includes a head, a support arm and a base. The head includes a light emitting member. The support arm is rotatably connecting to the head. The support arm includes a first pushing member and a second pushing member. The base includes a moveable contact and a stationary contact. The moveable includes a spring tab. When the support arm is rotated to a first position, the first pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab connects to the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power on state. When the support arm is rotated to a second position, the second pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab disengages from the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power off state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Lu, Huai-Shan Gu, Ting Dong, Li-Tao Zhang
  • Patent number: 8277080
    Abstract: An LED based lighting fixture for street lighting includes a lighting head unit including a heat sink structure for dissipating heat. Below the heat sink structure is one or more LED circuit boards each including a plurality of low power LEDs oriented in a plurality of different directions. Light emitted from the lighting head unit is cast in a desired pattern of disbursement. A lens unit is attached to the bottom side of the lighting head unit covering the LED circuit board. The lighting fixture includes a mounting unit for mounting the lighting head unit to a fixed structure such that an angle of the lighting head unit may be adjusted to direct the pattern of disbursement of light cast from the lighting head unit to a desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Gerard Duffy, John Bonlarron
  • Publication number: 20120236564
    Abstract: A lens arrangement for telescopic illuminator includes a reflector. The reflector has a cavity defined therein. An inner periphery of the cavity is annularly formed with a conical surface. The conical surface is inwardly inclined. A convex lens is disposed in the cavity and positioned in a middle part of the reflector. A tapered portion is annularly disposed on an outer periphery of the reflector and inclined toward the inner end of the reflector. A flat surface is formed on the inner end of the reflector. The flat surface has a receiving hole centrally defined therein and passing therethrough. A lamp movably is disposed adjacent to the reflector. The lamp is borne by an aluminum board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Wen-Sung LEE
  • Patent number: 8262248
    Abstract: Disclosed is a work light with two convertible configurations. The first configuration is a light mounted upon a stand with an extendable neck. The second is a flashlight. A third, intermediate configuration is presented when the neck is extended in the flashlight mode. The light head has a standard twist switch and a key interface with the body to maintain a lower portion of the head in a stationary position relative to the body when in the work light is in the flashlight configuration. The stand is a tripod with legs collapsible into a central body to form the flashlight handle, a movable stop being provided to support the legs when deployed and hold the legs, along with the body, when stowed in the flashlight configuration. A double linkage hinge is also provided the head and neck for allowing motion of the head relative the remainder of the work light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Elmer A. Wessel
  • Patent number: 8240895
    Abstract: An LED light fixture includes a post having a fixing bar at a top end thereof, a first lamp mounted on the fixing bar, and a second lamp rotatably mounted on the fixing bar. The first and second lamps are capable of rotating with respect to the fixing bar to change an angle between the first and second lamps, to thereby change an illumination area and intensity distribution of the LED light fixture. In one position, the second lamp overlaps the first lamp, and LED light sources in the first lamp are alternate with those of the second lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
  • Patent number: 8231247
    Abstract: A moveable barrier operator includes a motor for moving a moveable barrier and a housing is disposed around the motor. The moveable barrier operator also includes a plurality of light sources and the plurality of light source are coupled to the housing along a periphery of the housing and being individually directable so as to illuminate at least one predetermined area outside the housing. The at least one predetermined area is proximal to a moveable barrier operator. A controller disposed in the housing and coupled to the motor. The controller is arranged and configured to automatically selectively actuate the motor to move the moveable barrier according to received user instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert John Olmsted
  • Patent number: 8226281
    Abstract: A multi-functional lamp includes a carrier module, a rotating element, a light emitting module, a compressing mechanism and an elastic clamp mechanism. The carrier module includes a base and a curved arm coupled to the base. The base includes a shaft protruded thereon, and the rotating element is pivotally coupled to the shaft, and the light emitting module is coupled to the rotating element, and the compressing mechanism is pivotally coupled to the curved arm and enclosed with the curved arm to form a containing groove, and the elastic clamp mechanism includes an elastic element, such that the lamp can be installed on a bicycle or worn on a user's body to provide active illumination for a dark place with insufficient light and an illumination angle of the lamp can be adjusted to illuminate a target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Ho-Sheng Wei
  • Patent number: 8220967
    Abstract: An embedded sliding assembly and positioning structure of a lamp reflector which allows a reflector to be assembled fixedly onto a lamp. The embedded sliding assembly and positioning structure have a positioning framework having a reflector assembly side, an end side and two lateral sides. A through-hole is formed at the center of the positioning framework, and the positioning framework is also provided with an assembly and positioning portion for assembly onto the lamp. An embedded sliding guide is set at an inner edge of the end side and two lateral sides of the positioning framework. The embedded sliding guide is set in a manner to guide the sliding and locking of the flange of the reflector. A positioner enables tight locking of the flange of the reflector to the embedded sliding guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Shenter Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiao Lai
  • Patent number: 8220968
    Abstract: A mount adjustable end cap clamp lock used with an adjustable light source with one or both ends collared by a barrel-type end, which is rotatable within an end cap. The end cap has a mounting surface that works in conjunction with a fastener to secure the lighting system to an object. The clamp pad, which may extend beyond the mounting surface, is slidable relative to the end cap. When the fastener is tightened, the clamp pad slides relative to the end cap to press against the barrel to lock the barrel in angular position and secure the light source from rotating when the fastener is tightened to secure the lighting system to an object. The end cap in conjunction with the clamp pad serves a dual purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: ITC Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Jr., Michael K VanDuinen
  • Publication number: 20120176783
    Abstract: A lighting device 1 comprising a base part 2 with a first magnetic material, and a second part 3 is disclosed. The second part comprises a light source 4, and a nonmagnetic shell 5 defining an essentially closed cavity, the light source 4 and the nonmagnetic shell being in a fixed positional relationship, wherein the essentially closed cavity encloses a second magnetic material 6 displaceable therein. This provides a lighting device 1 in which the user may readily position the light source 4 with a large degree of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Pieter Jacob Snijder, Roel Peter Geert Cuppen, Jan Alexis Daniel Nesvadba
  • Patent number: 8215792
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting device having a plurality of light source assemblies within a light housing. The light source assemblies include a light emitting diode disposed in tubular lens. The light housing is attached to an edge of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John R. Brown
  • Patent number: 8197092
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
  • Patent number: 8172421
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for operating a portable light assembly. In accordance with some embodiments, a frame providing a bridge and defining a transport region and a deployment region is slidingly connected to a mast. An arm is further connected to the mast by a hinge while a light fixture is connected to the arm. In various embodiments, the light fixture is capable of transitioning from a deployed position where the mast engages the deployment region and a transport position where the mast and light fixture are disposed within the transport region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: DentCraft Tools Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Sidney Quinn Emmert
  • Patent number: 8172430
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing, multiple light emitting diodes (LEDS), and multiple magnifier lenses. The multiple LEDS and the multiple magnifier lenses are located in the housing. Each of the magnifier lenses corresponds to a different one of the LEDS, and there are less magnifier lenses than LEDS. Each LED that has a corresponding magnifier lens is arranged with respect to its magnifier lens so that substantially all of the light emitted by the LED only traverses its corresponding magnifier lens. At least one of the LEDS emits light that does not traverse any of the multiple magnifier lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David J Alessio
  • Patent number: 8172429
    Abstract: A table lamp with a rotatable lamp casing includes a base and an arm extended from the base. The arm has one end connected to the base and the other end connected to an assembling portion. A luminant portion is mounted on the assembling portion. The luminant portion has a seat mounted on the assembling portion and a lamp mounted on one side of the seat. A transparent casing is rotatably mounted on the assembling portion and covers the luminant portion. The casing has multiple light-guiding sections disposed therein. Each light-guiding section provides a specific illuminant mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Hun-Yuan Ko
  • Patent number: 8167447
    Abstract: An adjustable desk lamp includes at least two buttons, a lamp panel, a stand, and a support arm assembly. The stand includes at least two button housings. Each of the button housings is filled with liquid and receives one of the buttons. The arm assembly is attached to the stand. The arm assembly includes at least two channels and at least two support posts. Each of the channels communicates with one of the button housings and is filled with liquid. One end of each of the posts is received in one of the channels, and another end support the lamp pane. When one of the buttons is operated, the liquid in the button hole receiving the operated button and the channel communicating with the button hole is displaced, and the post received in the channel moves downwardly or upwardly, thus the lamp panel can cast light at a different angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hui Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120044691
    Abstract: A flexible multi-line conductor and multiple luminaire connectors may be provided. Each one of the luminaire connectors may be coupled to a corresponding luminaire and the flexible multi-line conductor. Each of the luminaire connectors may be moveable relative to each other. The flexible multi-line conductor may bend in response to movement of any of the luminaire connectors relative to each other. The flexible multi-line conductor may include multiple conductors. Each one of the luminaire connectors may couple a corresponding one of the luminaires to a different set of the conductors than the other luminaire connectors couple to the other luminaires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: REDWOOD SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Covaro
  • Patent number: 8118450
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture for achieving a desired illumination pattern includes a support plate and a plurality of panels Connected to the support plate. Each panel has an array of LEDs mounted to a planar surface thereof, and each of the panels is rotatable in at least two dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell George Villard
  • Patent number: 8118452
    Abstract: A searchlight is provided featuring a searchlight having a searchlight assembly and a searchlight control circuitry module. The searchlight assembly has a central axis and includes a ramped insert and a light source socket arrangement. The ramped insert is configured with an angled surface that is oblique in relation to the central axis. The light source socket arrangement is configured to receive a bulb or light source for providing the light beam, is also configured with a corresponding angled surface that is also oblique in relation with to the central axis, and is also configured to respond to an applied force and rotate so as to move axially along the central axis in relation to the ramped insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Leary, Samuel Hinckley, Robert King, Kenneth J. LeBlanc
  • Patent number: 8113690
    Abstract: An exemplary flash lamp module includes a light source, a holding pole, a lampshade, a slide orbit and a driving portion. The light source is mounted on the holding pole. The lampshade is configured for covering the light source. The lampshade has an opening configured for allowing light beams emitted from the light source passing through the opening. The slide orbit is configured for supporting and allowing the lampshade moving therealong. The driving portion is configured for driving the lampshade to move along the slide orbit so as to change the direction of emitting of light beams through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsung-Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 8104920
    Abstract: A modular lighting system includes an elongate light module with a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode mounted thereon for emitting a shadowless light pattern. The light module is adapted to be electrically connected to one or more other light modules where each light module generally includes a support frame having a base member disposed between an upstanding right-side wall member and an upstanding left-side wall member. Each side wall member includes an upper inner wall channel, a lower inner wall channel and an outer wall channel which is disposed between the upper inner wall channel and the lower inner wall channel. The channels support a track cover and in cooperation with a pair of spaced apart removable retention members help determine, at time of installation, the mounting angle of the printed circuit board for directing light emitting from the light module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Jack Dubord